This 1976 handbook is directed toward all persons occupying positions designated by the Chancellor as being in the unclassified professional service in New York's state university system. It is divided into six major sections: introduction, governance, personnel policies and procedures, benefits, other general policies, and lists of professional staff. Specific details are offered on salaries, affirmative action, terminations, leave, retirement, collective bargaining, research and publications, transfers, health insurance, code of ethics, academic freedom, travel, patent and copyright policy, and administrative organization. (LBH)