Academic Policies
The academic policies pages include links to current policies that apply to faculty or are of special interest to faculty. Information on academic policies and procedures can be obtained by calling 254-6404 and speaking to Michael Esposito
Policies, Procedures and Respective Responsible Offices
- Academic Titles and Appointments (complete document; 131 pp.) (table of contents for sections)
- Notice requirements for Early Termination, Non-Renewal or Reduction in Effort/Salary for NonTenured/Tenure Track Academic Staff (Human Resources/Vice Provost)
- Conflicts of Interest/Conflicts of Commitment (University Counsel)
- Disability Accommodation Process (Office of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion)
- Establishment of College Level Academic Employee Grievances (Dean of Faculty)
- Leaves for Professors and Academic Staff (Provost)
- Phased Retirement: Endowed (Provost)
- Phased Retirement: Contract College (Provost)
- Principal Investigator Eligibility (Office of Sponsored Programs)
- Religious Accommodation (Office of Workforce Policy and Labor Relations)
- Prohibited Discrimination, Protected Status (Including Sexual) Harassment, and Bias Activity, (Office of Workforce Policy and Labor Relations)
Provost Statements
- Provosts Policy Statement on the Transition of Faculty to Emeritus Status
- Provost Nesheims 1994 memorandum on senior lecturers and lecturers
Related Links
- University Faculty Website, including Faculty Handbook
- Academic Responsibilities and Interactions with Students (see also Sexual Harassment Policy)
- Academic Personnel Policy Office
- Other Offices for Academic Information
- Deans' Dossier Schedule 2008-09
- Information Technologies
- Financial Policies
- Academic Research Policies Web Sites

