Franklin College Policy and Procedure for Faculty Leaves of absence, course banking, first-book subventions, promotion and tenure guidelines, non-discrimination and harassment policy Course Banking: Franklin College Policy Guide Online Course Evaluation System Applying for External Funding (Grants, Fellowships) Important Instructions Applying for any grant/fellowship first starts with permission from the Department Head and Associate Dean. The application has to go through the Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of Vice President for Research. Their website describes the process of receiving approval. It is easier to do this at the start than after you have received an award. In addition to UGA forms, faculty must follow the Research Buyout Policy of the Franklin College. Dean's Calendar Important administrative deadlines Leave Form Sick Leave and Annual Leave New Employee Orientation Required for all new employees, including Teaching Assistants