Table of Contents

Section A, Institutional Organization and Governance

• Institutional History, A-1
• Statement of Mission, Commitments, and Objectives, A-2
• Board of Trustees, A-3
• Administration, A-4
• President's Council, A-5
• Campus Life Committee, A-6
• Budget Committee, A-7
• Standing Committee on Sexual Harassment, A-8
• Standing Committee on Grievance, A-9
• Academic Management Council, A-10
• Employee Recognition Committee, A-11
• Educational Policies and Curriculum Committee, A-12
• Faculty Development Committee, A-13
• Faculty Relations Committee, A-14
• Committee on Rank and Tenure, A-15
• Staff Relations Committee, A-16
• Policy Changes, A-17
• Exceptions to Handbook Policies, A-18
• Standing Committee on Research and Scholarship, A-19
• Instructional Technology Committee, A-20
• Standing Committee on Assessment, A-21

Section B, Business and Financial Affairs

• University Travel Policies, B-1
• Purchase order Policy, B-2
• Use of University Vehicles, B-3
• Insurance on Personal Property, B-4
• Check Cashing Procedures, B-5
• Notary Public Services, B-6
• Contracts and Leases, B-7
• Memberships, B-8
• Telephones, B-9
• Keys and Campus Security, B-10
• Parking Regulations, B-11
• Use of University Equipment, B-12

Section C, Institutional Policies

• Nondiscrimination, C-1
• Environmental - Federal and State Regulations, C-2
• Institutional Policy for a Drug-free Workplace, C-3
• Institutional Policy for Smoking, C-4
• Persons with Disabilities, C-5
• Sexual Harassment Policy, C-6
• Materials Selection and Acquisitions Policy - McGovern Library, C-7
• Student Handbook, C-8
• Institutional Advancement, C-9
• University Relations, C-10
• Copyright Policy, C-11
• Intellectual Property Policy, C-12

Section D, General Employment Policies and Information

• Personnel Files, D-1
• Academic Regalia, D-2
• Working Conditions and Environment, D-3
• Chapel, D-4
• Grievance Procedure, D-5
• DWU Personnel Exercise Program, D-6
• Leaves without Pay, D-7
• Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave, D-8
• Military Leave, D-9
• Family and Medical Leave, D-10
• Jury Duty Leave of Absence, D-11
• Family Death Leave, D-12
• Sick Leave, D-13
• Holidays, D-14
• Insurance, D-15
• Retirement Plan, D-16
• Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange, D-17
• Payroll Deductions, D-18
• Employee ID Card, D-19
• Use of Campus Facilities, D-20
• Change of Employee Status, D-21
• Exit Interview Procedures, D-22
• Suspension, D-23
• Code of Ethics and Conduct, D-24
• McGovern Library and Learning Resources Center, D-25
• Outside Employment, D-26

Section S, Staff Information and Employment Policies

• Staff Employment - Status Classifications, S-1
• Recruiting and Appointment, S-2
• Teaching by Nonfaculty Personnel, S-3
• Evaluation and Assessment of Staff Employees, S-4
• Promotion and Transfer, S-5
• Work Hours and Time Reporting, S-6
• Overtime - Nonexempt (Hourly) Employees, S-7
• Personal Business Leave, S-8
• Vacation, S-9
• Staff Separation, S-10
• Chain of Command, S-11
• Performance Improvement Guidelines, S-12
• Staff Development, S-13

Section F, Faculty Information, Governance, and Employment Policies

• Faculty Governance Structure, F-1
• Academic Organization of the Faculty, F-2
• Academic Ranks, Titles, and Promotion, F-3
• Faculty Contracts, F-4
• Faculty Recruitment and Selection, F-5
• Faculty Orientation, F-6
• Professional Growth and Development, F-7
• Faculty Workload, F-8
• Faculty Evaluation, F-9
• Tenure, F-10
• Faculty Separation, F-11
• Academic Policies, F-12
• Academic Freedom and Responsibility, F-13