The following revisions in the Faculty Handbook were approved by the University Faculty Handbook Revision Committee and the University Senate in spring 2012. On March 9, 2012, the Board of Trustees approved the revisions.
The following revisions in the Faculty Handbook were approved by the University Faculty Handbook Revision Committee and the University Senate in spring 2011. On May 20, 2011, the Board of Trustees approved the revisions.
The following are the Faculty Handbook chapters with all nonsubstantive changes that have been approved by the University Faculty Handbook Revision Committee and the University Senate. On May 20, 2011, the Board of Trustees approved the revisions. Two versions are listed. The first is "Approved Changes" with all changes indicated in color. The second version is the "Final Version". Page images have been maintained to enable a direct comparison with hard copies of the Faculty Handbook that are currently in distribution.
The following revisions in the Faculty Handbook were approved by the University Faculty Handbook Revision Committee and the University Senate in Fall 2009. On May 14, 2010, the Board of Trustees approved the revisions.
University Professor (Chapter 4) was revised to clarify the process.
Board Approved Revision -- University Professor
Emeritus Status (Chapter 6) was revised to update the sections on granting emeritus status and priveleges.
Board Approved Revision -- Emeritus Status
Sabbatical Leave (Chapter 6) was revised to clarify the section on eligibility.
Board Approved Revision -- Sabbatical Leave
Parental Leave (Chapter 12) was revised to enhance the policy.
Board Approved Revision -- Parental Leave
Faculty Handbook Revisions Spring 2008
The following revisions to the Faculty Handbook were approved by the University Faculty Handbook Revision Committee and the University Senate in Fall 2007. The revisions were approved by Board of Trustees on May 16, 2008
Library Faculty (Chapter 11) is replaced in its entirety with revisions developed by the University Library faculty and the College of Law faculty.
Board Approved Revision - University Library
Board Approved Revision - College of Law Library
Fringe Benefits for Faculty (Chapter 12) was revised to update the sections on term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment to reflect benefits currently offered by the university. Board Approved Revision
The following revisions to the Faculty Handbook were approved by the University Faculty Handbook Revision Committee and the University Senate in Spring 2005. The revisions were approved by Board of Trustees on October 13 -14, 2005.
Discrimination and Harassment Policy (Chapter 1): Board Approved Revision
Procedures for Promotion in Rank (Chapter 4): Board Approved Revision
Emeritus Status (Chapter 6): Board Approved Revision
University Senate Constitution (Chapter 13): Board Approved Revision
Administrative Council (Chapter 16): Board Approved Revision
The following are the Faculty Handbook chapters with all nonsubstantive changes that have been approved by the University Faculty Handbook Revision Committee and the University Senate. Two versions are listed. The first is "Approved Changes" with all changes indicated in color. The second version is the "Final Version". Page images have been maintained to enable a direct comparison with hard copies of the Faculty Handbook that are currently in distribution.