Academic Staff

UW System has a history of shared decision making with faculty, staff, and students. Your Academic Staff Committee and several additional committees represent your voice.

YOUR ACADEMIC STAFF REPRESENTATIVES

Franca Carls
Jay Dougherty
Debra Karp
Richard Karwatka, Vice-Chair
Dina Kaye, State Representative
Laura Mason, Chair
Rebecca Sawasky
John Willis III
Joan Wishau

Do you have questions about policies, Title and Total Compensation changes, personnel issues?

You can contact the Academic Staff Committee members with questions and concerns and we will try to provide answers or point you in the appropriate direction.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Are you interested in joining academic staff governance?

In the spring, a preference survey will be sent out to all academic staff employees asking which committees you would be interested in serving on. Some positions are given through an elective process, others are appointed based on interest from the survey.

Are you interested in professional development?

The Academic Staff Professional Development Fund (ASPDF) has money available to help with conference and training costs.

Academic staff employed 50% of full time or more are eligible to apply. The proposal must have support from the applicant's department/unit and be for a future activity. The maximum award is limited to $1,000 and have at least 25% matching funds. Funds are limited.

POLICIES

Section 1: Coverage, Delegation, and Definition
Section 2: Committee Structure of the Academic Staff
Section 3: Academic Staff Members
Section 4: Performance Review
Section 5: Non-Renewal of Probationary / Indefinite Appointments
Section 6: Promotion to Indefinite Appointment
Section 7: Fixed Term
Section 8: Dismissal of Academic Staff for Cause
Section 9: Layoff of Academic Staff for Reasons of Budget or Program
Section 10: Complaints and Grievances
Section 11: Outside Activities and Conflicts of Interest
Section 12: Academic Staff Title Review
Section 13: Academic Staff Recruiting Policies and Procedure