The organization, policies, procedures, and traditions of North Texas State University are outlined in the 1977-78 edition of the faculty handbook. Topics covered are: university governance (statement of purpose, organization, faculty senate, committees, consortia, etc.); the faculty and the university (appointment, conditions of employment, evaluation, advancement and retirement, remuneration, personnel benefits, professional growth and development, libraries, computing center, and services); student relations (classroom policies, faculty office hours, room changes, correspondence and extension, approval of new courses and programs, major student services, and university services); and (4) the nonacademic environment (local community, cultural events, educational activities, and sports). Appended are details on faculty senate charter and bylaws; standing committees and councils; academic freedom, responsibility, and tenure; promotions; personnel file; travel; forms; grade appeals procedure; and on-campus speaking). (LBH)