TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 Purpose of the Handbook 1-1
1.2 History of the University 1-1
1.3 Campus Map 1-2
2.1 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM MISSION 2-1
2.2 CORE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY CLUSTER 2-1
2.3 VISION STATEMENT FOR UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR 2-2
2.4 SELECT MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR 2-2
Institutions in the University of Wisconsin System (map)
University of Wisconsin-Superior Organizational Chart
3.1 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM 3-1
3.1.1 Board of Regents 3-1
3.1.2 UW System Administration 3-1
3.2 CHANCELLOR 3-1
3.3 PROVOST/VICE CHANCELLOR 3-1
3.3.1 Dean of Faculties 3-2
3.3.1.1 Departments 3-2
3.3.1.2 Department Chair Duties and Responsibilities 3-2
3.3.1.3 Department Chair Selection 3-3
3.3.2 Assistant Vice Chancellor/Director of Enrollment Services 3-3
3.3.2.1 Admissions 3-3
3.3.2.2 Advisement 3-4
3.3.2.3 Career Center 3-4
3.3.2.4 Financial Aid 3-4
3.3.2.4.1 Student Employment Opportunities 3-4
3.3.2.5 Registrar 3-4
3.3.2.5.1 Veterans Programs 3-4
3.3.2.6 Student Support Services 3-5
3.3.2.7 Testing Services 3-5
3.3.3 Center for Continuing Education/Extension 3-5
3.3.3.1 Statewide Extension Program 3-6
3.3.3.2 UW-Superior Extension Programs 3-6
3.3.4 Extended Degree Program 3-6
3.3.5 Information and Instructional Technology Services 3-6
3.3.5.1 Chief Information Officer 3-6
3.3.5.2 Library 3-6
3.3.5.3 Computing and Media Services 3-7
3.3.5.4 Administrative Information Services 3-7
3.3.5.5 Personal Computing and Networking Services 3-7
3.3.6 Learning Technology Development Center (LTDC) 3-7
3.3.7 Assessment 3-7
3.3.8 Institutional Research 3-7
3.3.9 Grants Coordinator 3-7
3.3.10 Lake Superior Research Institute 3-7
3.3.11 Transportation and Logistics Education and Research Center 3-8
3.4 DEAN OF STUDENTS 3-8
3.4.1 Athletics 3-8
3.4.2 Campus Safety 3-8
3.4.3 Campus Volunteer Group 3-8
3.4.4 Center for American Indian Studies 3-8
3.4.5 Day Care Center 3-9
3.4.6 Health Services/Personal Counseling 3-9
3.4.7 International Student Services 3-9
3.4.8 Intramurals and Recreation 3-9
3.4.9 Multicultural Student Affairs 3-9
3.4.10 New Student Orientation 3-9
3.4.11 Parking 3-10
3.4.12 Residence Life 3-10
3.4.13 Rothwell Student Center 3-10
3.4.14 Student Activities Board – SAB 3-10
3.5 VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE 3-10
3.5.1 Accounting 3-11
3.5.2 Accounts Receivable 3-11
3.5.3 Accounts Payable 3-11
3.5.4 Budget Office 3-11
3.5.5 Internal Auditor 3-11
3.5.6 Human Resources/Affirmative Action 3-11
3.5.7 Facilities Management 3-11
3.5.8 Environmental Health and Safety 3-11
3.5.9 Purchasing 3-11
3.5.10 Wessman Arena 3-11
3.6 ASSISTANT CHANCELLOR FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT 3-12
3.6.1 University Relations 3-12
3.7 SUPPORTIVE ORGANIZATIONS 3-12
3.7.1 UW-Superior Alumni Association, Inc. 3-12
3.7.2 UW-Superior Chancellor’s Council of Advisors 3-12
3.7.3 UW-Superior Foundation, Inc. 3-12
4.1 FACULTY ROLE IN GOVERNANCE 4-1
4.2 ACADEMIC STAFF ROLE IN GOVERNANCE 4-1
4.3 STUDENT ROLE IN GOVERNANCE 4-1
4.4 FACULTY SENATE 4-1
4.4.1 The Academic Affairs Council 4-2
4.4.2 The Personnel Council 4-2
4.4.3 The Planning, Budgeting, and Review Council 4-2
4.5 GRADUATE COUNCIL 4-2
4.6 FACULTY COMMITTEES 4-2
4.6.1 Academic Computing Advisory Committee 4-2
4.6.2 Assessment Committee 4-2
4.6.3 Continuing Education Committee 4-2
4.6.4 Credits Committee 4-3
4.6.5 Honors Committee 4-3
4.6.6 International Education Committee 4-3
4.6.7 Library Advisory Committee 4-3
4.6.8 Sabbatical Committee 4-3
4.6.9 Student Reinstatement Committee 4-3
4.6.10 Teacher Education Committee 4-3
4.6.11 Terminations Committee 4-4
4.6.12 Undergraduate Academic Advisement Committee 4-4
4.7 ACADEMIC STAFF SENATE 4-4
4.8 ACADEMIC STAFF COMMITTEES 4-4
4.8.1 Academic Staff Personnel/Compensation Committee 4-4
4.8.2 Academic Staff Senate Legislative Committee 4-4
4.9. UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES 4-4
4.9.1 Academic Misconduct Hearing Committee 4-5
4.9.2 Affirmative Action and Educational Opportunity Committee 4-5
4.9.3 Arena Committee 4-5
4.9.4 Athletics 4-5
4.9.5 Campus Physical Development Committee 4-5
4.9.6 Enrollment Management and Retention Committee (See 4.9.14 Student Retention and Enrollment Committee.)
4.9.7 Environmental Health and Safety Committee 4-6
4.9.8 Housing Appeals Committee 4-6
4.9.9 Information and Instructional Technologies Committee 4-6
4.9.10 Institutional Review Board 4-6
4.9.11 Parking Appeals Committee 4-7
4.9.12 Promotion Committee 4-7
4.9.13 Standing Committee on Women’s Issues 4-8
4.9.14 Retention and Enrollment Committee 4-8
4.9.15 Student Technology Fee Committee 4-8
4.10 STUDENT COMMITTEES 4-8
4.10.1 Day Care Advisory Board 4-8
4.10.2 Disciplinary Appeals Committee 4-8
4.10.3 International Student Services committee 4-8
4.10.4 Rothwell Student Center Policy Board 4-8
4.10.5 Segregated University Fee Allocations Committee (SUFAC) 4-8
4.10.6 Student Affairs Council 4-8
4.10.7 Student Affairs Hearing Committee 4-9
4.10.8 Student Conduct Hearing Committee 4-9
4.10.9 Student Financial Aids Committee 4-9
4.10.10 University Health and Counseling Services Committee 4-9
5 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES 5-1
5.1 COMMUNICATIONS 5-1
5.1.1 Access to Public Records 5-1
5.1.2 Bulletin Boards and Display Cases 5-1
5.1.3 News, Announcements, Publications 5-1
5.1.4 Signs 5-1
5.1.5 Telephones 5-1
5.1.6 Copy Center 5-2
5.1.7 Mail Services 5-2
5.2 COPYRIGHT POLICY 5-2
5.2.1 Permission 5-2
5.2.2 Computer Software Use Policy 5-2
5.3 EMERGENCIES 5-3
5.3.1 On-Campus Emergencies 5-3
5.3.2 Bomb Threat Procedures 5-3
5.3.3 Emergency Evacuation Plan 5-4
5.3.4 Fire 5-4
5.3.5 Procedures for Curtailment of Normal Operations 5-4
5.4 FACILITIES 5-5
5.4.1 Assignment and Reservations 5-5
5.4.2 Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center 5-5
5.4.3 Thorpe Langley Auditorium Regulations 5-5
5.4.4 Kathryn Ohman Theater 5-5
5.4.5 Recreational Facilities 5-6
5.4.6 Rothwell Student Center 5-6
5.4.7 Use of University Facilities by Outside Speakers and Organizations 5-6
5.5 FOOD 5-7
5.6 PRIVATE FUNDING POLICY 5-7
5.7 WISCONSIN OPEN MEETINGS LAW 5-7
5.8 NOTARY PUBLIC 5-9
5.9 REQUISITIONS 5-9
5.10 DISPOSAL AND ACQUISITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY 5-9
5.11 WORK ORDERS 5-10
5.12 RISK MANAGEMENT 5-10
5.13 CAMPUS SAFETY 5-10
5.14 IDENTIFICATION CARDS 5-11
5.15 SMOKING REGULATIONS 5-11
5.16 TRAVEL REGULATIONS 5-11
5.16.1 UW-Superior Travel Procedures 5-11
5.16.2 Procedure for Reservation and Use of University Vehicles 5-11
5.16.3 Accidents, Car Trouble, Fuel Purchase 5-12
5.16.4 Who Can Use a State Vehicle 5-12
5.16.5 Credit Card 5-12
5.17 WELCOME CENTER SERVICES 5-12
5.17.1 Parking Permits 5-12
5.17.2 Parking Regulations 5-13
5.17.2.1 Parking Lot Designations 5-13
5.17.2.2 Special Parking Regulations 5-13
5.17.2.3 Snow Plowing 5-13
5.17.2.4 Towing 5-13
5.17.2.5 Appeals 5-14
5.17.3 Keys 5-14
6 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 6-1
6.1 ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT 6-1
6.2 ACADEMIC FREEDOM 6-1
6.3 ACADEMIC YEAR/CALENDAR 6-2
6.4 INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 6-2
6.4.1 Class Schedule and Class Meetings 6-2
6.4.2 Meeting Classes 6-2
6.4.3 Reporting Faculty and Instructional Staff Absences 6-2
6.5 ATTENDANCE AT COMMENCEMENT 6-2
6.6 ATTENDANCE AT DEPARTMENT AND OTHER FACULTY MEETINGS 6-2
6.7 AWARDING OF CREDIT 6-2
6.8 COURSE SYLLABI 6-2
6.9 EXTENSION AND OFF-CAMPUS COURSES 6-3
6.10 FINAL EXAMINATIONS 6-3
6.11 FIELD TRIPS 6-3
6.12 GRADES 6-3
6.12.1 Reporting Final Grades 6-3
6.12.2 Change of Grades 6-3
6.13 STUDENT EVALUATION OF INSTRUCTION 6-3
6.14 OFFICE HOURS 6-4
6.15 COURSES TAUGHT FOR OTHER UW INSTITUTIONS 6-4
6.16 POLITICAL ACTIVITIES 6-4
6.17 PROGRAM PLANNING 6-4
6.17.1 Procedures for Submission of (a) New Course(s) 6-4
6.17.2 Procedures for Submission of Program Proposals 6-4
6.18 RESEARCH WITH HUMAN SUBJECTS 6-4
6.19 STRIKES AND BOYCOTTS 6-4
6.20 TAPE RECORDINGS OF LECTURES 6-4
6.21 Teaching load 6-5
6.22 TEXTBOKS 6-5
7 PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR FACULTY, ACADEMIC STAFF, AND LIMITED APPOINTEES 7-1
7.1 APPOINTMENT DEFINITIONS 7-1
7.1.1 Unclassified Staff 7-1
7.1.1.1 Faculty 7-1
7.1.1.1.1 Faculty Peer 7-1
7.1.1.1.2 Faculty Status 7-1
7.1.1.2 Academic Staff 7-1
7.1.1.3 Limited Appointments 7-1
7.1.1.4 Seniority 7-1
7.1.2 Classified Staff 7-1
7.1.2.1 Permanent Classified Staff 7-1
7.1.2.2 Limited Term Employees (LTEs) 7-1
7.2 ACADEMIC STAFF PERSONNEL RULES 7-2
7.2.1 Academic Staff Titling/Compensation/Structure 7-2
7.2.2 Academic Staff Appointments 7-2
7.2.3 Academic Staff Promotions/Reclassifications 7-2
7.2.4 Academic Staff Performance Evaluations 7-2
7.3 FACULTY PERSONNEL RULES 7-2
7.4 FACULTY APPOINTMENTS 7-2
7.4.1 Contract Length 7-2
7.4.2 Annual Performance Review 7-2
7.4.3 Retention and Tenure 7-3
7.4.4 Rank Definitions and Descriptions 7-3
7.4.5 Promotion Procedures 7-3
7.4.6 Post-Tenure Review 7-4
7.4.7 Faculty Sabbatical Program 7-4
7.4.8 Emeritus Status 7-4
7.4.9 Adjunct or Clinical Faculty Status 7-4
7.5 RIGHT OF APPEAL: PETITION PROCEDURES 7-4
7.6 PROFESSIONAL CODE OF ETHICS 7-5
7.7 OUTSIDE ACTIVITY REPORTING 7-5
7.8 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 7-6
7.9 NEPOTISM POLICY 7-6
7.10 SEXUAL HARASSMENT 7-6
7.11 TITLE IX RESPONSIBILITIES 7-7
7.11.1 Title IX Grievance Procedures 7-7
7.12 WHISTLEBLOWER LAW 7-7
7.13 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE 7-8
7.14 CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS 7-8
8 UNCLASSIFIED STAFF BENEFITS 8-1
8.1 ABSENCES AND LEAVES 8-1
8.1.1 System Guidelines of Paid Vacations and Holidays for Annual Appointments 8-1
8.1.2 Jury Duty 8-2
8.1.3 Leave of Absence Without Pay 8-2
8.1.4 Military Leave 8-2
8.1.5 Personal Leave 8-2
8.2 SICK LEAVE/FMLA 8-2
8.2.1 Policy Statement 8-3
8.2.2 Eligibility for Sick Leave and Colleague Coverage 8-3
8.2.3 Accrual of Sick Leave 8-3
8.2.4 Use of Sick Leave 8-3
8.2.5 Colleague Coverage 8-4
8.2.6 Categorization of Employees and Methods of Determining Amount
Of Sick Leave to be Charged 8-4
8.2.7 Amount of Sick Leave or Colleague Coverage to be Charged 8-4
8.2.8 Reporting Sick Leave and Colleague Coverage 8-5
8.2.9 Coordination of University Sick Leave Guidance with the Wisconsin
Family Medical Leave Act (WFMLA) and the Federal Family Leave
Act (FMLA) 8-5
Family Medical Leave Act 8-2, 8-5, 8-6
8.3 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 8-6
8.4 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 8-6
8.5 DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES 8-6
REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM (ERA), TAX SHELTERED ANNUITIES,
DEFERRED COMPENSATION, RETIREMENT POLICIES, SOCIAL SECURITY,
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION 8-6
8.7 UNCLASSIFIED PAYDAY PROCEDURES 8-6
8.8 DIRECT DEPOSIT 8-7
8.9 VOLUNTARY PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS 8-7
University of Wisconsin System Benefits Summary Insert (4 pages)
APPENDIX A University of Wisconsin System Faculty Personnel Rules with local
University of Wisconsin-Superior Specifications A-1
APPENDIX B Constitution of the Faculty Senate B-1
APPENDIX C Graduate Council Charter C-1
APPENDIX D Unclassified Code of Ethics D-1
APPENDIX E Academic Staff Rules: Coverage and Delegation E-1
APPENDIX F By-Laws of the Academic Staff Senate F-1