The Faculty and Professional Staff Handbook represents a compilation and condensation of governing language with respect to University policies, procedures, and guidelines applicable to faculty and professional staff members. It is intended for general information purposes only. Administrative actions and policy determinations should be premised upon primary documents and consultations with the appropriate personnel. Nothing in this handbook is intended to create a promise or grant any contractual rights to any employee or third party. Furthermore, this handbook is not a contract or an implied contract of employment and is subject to change by the Administration, without prior notice. This handbook replaces and supersedes all prior handbooks or prior versions or interpretations of the information contained herein. For additional information, consult the appropriate collective bargaining agreement provisions or the Office of Human Resources. Introduction to the University History of the University Mission, Vision, and Core Values Organizational Structure Academic Administrators & Chairpersons Faculty Senate: Constitution ; Bylaws American Federation of Teachers Local 1796 Institutional Policies and Procedures Roles and Responsibilities of Department Chairpersons Form Grade Regulations Pass/Fail Policy Governance Statement Statement of Academic Freedom Intellectual Property and Scholarly Works Procedures for Investigating Complaints About Grades or Student Academic Performance Academic Integrity Policy for Students Student Code of Conduct Professional Staff Reclassification Review Benefits Information Transition to Retirement Program Transition to Retirement Timeline Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy Statement Non-Discrimination Policy Discrimination in the Workforce and Educational Environment Policy Sexual Harassment Policy Employment Process Guidelines for Recruitment Full-Time Faculty Process for Tenure Upon Hire for Full Time Faculty Full-Time Non-Faculty Professionals Drug Free Workplace Policy Fitness for Duty Determination Code of Ethics Professional Responsibilities Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities Voting in Departments Outside Activities or Employment Changes in Human Resource Information Leave of Absence Pregnancy Disability Period Resignation Faculty & Professional Staff Retention, Contractual Rights and Obligations Faculty Retention Policy and Procedure Faculty Retention Faculty Reappointment Checklist Part-Time Faculty Appendix I - Faculty Retention Policy & Procedure- Retention Files Appendix II - Faculty Retention Policy & Procedure- Tenure Recommendations Appendix III - Faculty Retention & Promotion- Previous to 06-30-2021 Appendix IV - Faculty Retention & Promotion - Current Criteria Union Agreement on Transition Implementation Librarian Retention Policy and Procedure Librarian Retention - Previous to 06-30-2021 Librarian Retention - Current Criteria Part-Time Librarians Professional Staff Retention Policy and Procedure AFT Professional Staff Retention Policy and Procedure AFT Professional Staff Eligible for Appointment or Reappointment to a Multi Year Contract Policy and Procedure AFT Part-Time Professional Staff Procedure for Annual Evaluation of AFT Professional Staff Employed on Multi-Year Contracts Faculty Promotions - Previous to 06-30-2021 Faculty Promotions - Current Standards of Rank Calendar Faculty Promotion Requirements Union Agreement Requiring Current Standards of Rank as of Fall 2024 Faculty Range Adjustments Calendar UFRAC Requirements Librarian Promotions - Previous to 06-30-2021 Librarian Promotions - Current Criteria Calendar Librarian Range Adjustments Performance-Based Range Adjustments Sabbatical Leaves and Professional Staff Development Leaves Career Development Program The Assessment of Tenured Faculty in Connection with the Career Development Program The Assessment of Tenured Librarians Assessment of Tenured Faculty Calendar and Schedules Career Development and Tuition Waiver Reimbursement Programs Career Development Program, Scope of Assessment Academic Calendar Faculty and Librarian Retention Calendars First and Second Year Reappointments & Part-time Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Year Reappointments Full Year or Spring Semester Appointment Only, Part-time Faculty and Librarians Professional Staff Retention Calendars Part-time, First and Second Year Reappointments Third, Fourth and Fifth Year Reappointments Multi-Year Contract Reappointment AFT Professional Staff Evaluation Timeline Performance-Based Range Adjustments for Professional Staff Faculty and Staff Handbook Calendars for Promotions, Sabbaticals and Professional Staff Development Leaves Emeritus Policy Calendar Academic Calendar Faculty members wishing to access information related to Teaching Support, Research Support, and Grants Support, please visit the following link : http://cms.wpunj.edu/faculty-and-staff/teaching_research_grants.html
