UWRF Faculty Senate -Faculty and Academic Staff Handbook

Faculty and Academic Staff Handbook

Faculty and Academic Staff Handbook
Faculty and Academic Staff Handbook 21st Edition, 2011 Version Preface Purpose, Handbook Editions, Amendments Chapter I Introduction to UW-River Falls History, University of Wisconsin System, Mission Statements, Educational Design and Objectives, Academic Organization, Accreditation, UWRF Foundation, Financing, Equality of Opportunity Chapter II Administrative Organization Chancellor's Office, Academic Affairs, Administration and Finance, Chancellor's Advisory Committees, Administrative Committees Chapter III Organization of the Faculty and Academic Staff Faculty Governance, Constitution of the UWRF Faculty, Faculty By-laws, Faculty Standing Committees Chapter IV Faculty Personnel Rules and Procedures of UW-River Falls Personnel Definitions, Selection of Administrative Personnel, Appointments, Recruitment and Initial Appointment, Renewal and Nonrenewal of Probationary Appointments, Granting Tenure, Promotion Criteria, Promotion Procedures, Periodic Review, Professional Record, Student Evaluation of Instruction, Rules for Nonrenewal Appeals, Dismissals, Layoffs, Termination, Faculty Consultative Committee, Seniority, Procedures for Handling Complaints, Procedures for Handling Grievances, Outside Activities, Procedures for Faculty Sabbaticals Chapter V Compensation Procedures and Issues Salary Policies, Merit Salary Increases, Rating Procedures, Fringe Benefits, Sick Leave and Colleague Coverage, Unpaid Leave of Absence, Vacation, Holidays, Faculty Sabbaticals, Americans with Disabilities Act, Travel Guidelines, Emergency Small Loan Fund, Employee Assistance Program, Worker's Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, Termination of Employment Chapter VI UW-River Falls Academic Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures Coverage, Delegation, Definition, Committee Structure, Appointments, Recruitment, Letters of Appointment and Reappointment, Performance Evaluation, Nonrenewal of Probationary Academic Staff Appointment, Promotion to Indefinite Appointment, Dismissal for Cause, Layoff, Complaints, Grievances, Code of Ethics, Academic Staff with Teaching Responsibilities, Title Change Procedures, Instructional Academic Staff Policy Chapter VII UWS and UWRF Policies Non-Discrimination, Equal Employment, Harassment and Other Discriminatory Conduct, Sexual Harassment, Process for Resolution of Complaints of Sexual Harassment or Discrimination, Reasonable Accommodation Policy, Americans with Disabilities Act, Consensual Relationships, Scientific Misconduct, Open Meeting Law, Nepotism, Risk Management, Safety and Health, Injuries, Non-Owned Property on Campus, Direct Payment of Personal Property Losses from Department Funds, Fleet Vehicle Use, Copyright Law, Computer Software Copyright, Administrative Policy Papers Chapter VIII Academic Standards, Procedures and Policies Organization and Scheduling of Classes, Grading, Academic Disciplinary Procedures, Extension Courses, Honors Program, Internships, Field Experiences, Cooperative Extension, International Study Programs, Weekend and Evening Degree Program, Advising, Instructional Support and Services, Faculty/Academic Staff Development Program, Teaching/Service Awards Chapter IX Communications, Media, Publications, and Other Services Communications and Media, Facilities, Calendar, University Property, Children in the Workplace, Miscellaneous Information of Interest to Faculty, Academic Staff and Students Past Handbooks