UW-River Falls

Faculty and Academic Staff Handbook

19th edition, under construction

Chapter I ~ 19th Edition 2008: Introduction to UW-River Falls
(.pdf, 213k 18th edition)

History, University of Wisconsin System, Mission Statements, Educational Design and Objectives, Academic Organization, Accreditation, UWRF Foundation, Financing, Equality of Opportunity

Chapter II ~ 19 Edition 2008: Administrative Organization
(.pdf, 210k 18th edition)

Chancellor's Office, Academic Affairs, Administration and Finance, Chancellor's Advisory Committees, Administrative Committees

Chapter III (.pdf, 277k): Organization of the Faculty and Academic Staff

Faculty Governance, Constitution of the UWRF Faculty, Faculty By-laws, Faculty Standing Committees

Chapter IV 19th Edition 2008 Faculty Personnel Rules and Procedures of UW-River Falls
(.pdf, 266k 18th edition)

Personnel Definitions; Selection of Administrative Personnel; Appointments, Recruitment and Initial Appointment; Renewal and Nonrenewal of Probationary Appointments; Tenure and Promotion; Periodic Review; Rules for Nonrenewal Appeals; Standing Committee for Dismissals, Layoffs, Termination; Faculty Consultative Committee and Rules on Seniority; Procedures for Handling Complaints; Procedures for Handling Grievances; Outside Activities; Procedures for Faculty Sabbaticals; Emeritus Status

Chapter V (.pdf, 188k): 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 (.pdf, 266k): 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(.pdf, 105k): 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 (.pdf, 253k): 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 (.pdf, 162k): 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

Thursday, May 15 2008