University of Illinois at Chicago
Faculty Handbook

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Table of Contents

Section I:	Overview
Section II:	University Governance and Organization
Section III:	General University Policies
Section IV:	New Employee Information
Section V:	Faculty Appointments
Section VI:	Policies Governing Faculty Appointments
Section VII:	Leaves and Release Time (paid and unpaid)
Section VIII:	Health and Safety
Section IX:	Compensation and Salary
Section X:	Benefits and Services
Section XI:	Discipline and Grievances
Section XII:	The UIC Environment
Appendix I:	Faculty Benefits Summary Table
Appendix II:	The Human Resources Offices and Other Resources
Appendix III:	Acronyms
Appendix IV:	Life/Work-Friendly Policies and Programs

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Section I.         Overview

• Welcome Message from the Provost
• UIC Scope and Mission Statement - Chancellor
• History
• An Introduction to the UIC Portfolio

Section II.       University Governance and Organization

• Campus Organization and Government
• The Faculty
• The Department:  Head and Advisory Committee or Chair and Executive Committee
• The College:  Dean and Executive Committee
• The School:  Dean or Director
• The Colleges and School at UIC
• The Graduate College
• The Honors College
• The University Library
• Institutes, Centers and Similar Campus Units:  Director
• Chancellors, Provosts and Vice Chancellors
• Advisory Groups
• UIC Senate
• Faculty Advisory Committee
• Chancellor’s Status Committees
• University Organization and Government
• Board of Trustees:  Statutes and General Rules
• Presidents and Vice Presidents
• University Senates Conference
• State Authority Over the University
• The University Budget                  

Section III.      General University Policies

1. Access to Personnel Records
2. Affirmative Action Statement
3. The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Statement
4. Annual Statement of Economic Interest Process
5. Disclosure of Wrongful Conduct and Protection from Reprisal
6. Employment Accommodation Policy
7. Nepotism/Employment of Relatives
8. Nondiscrimination Statement
9. Program Evaluation Guidebook
10. Conflicts of Commitment and Interest - Report of Non-University Actitvities (RNUA)
11. University Sexual Harassment Policy and Campus Procedures
12. State Officials and Employee Ethics Act
13. Statement on a Drug-Free Workplace
14. University Code of Conduct
15. University of Illinois Social Security Policy

Section IV.      New Employee Information

1. Faculty Orientation
2. NESSIE New Hire/Online Services
3. ID Card
4. Getting Around:  Transportation and Parking
5. Getting Started:  Using Computing Services at UIC
6. New Faculty Checklist

Section V.        Faculty Appointments

1. General Appointments Principles/Types
   1. Academic Year Appointments
   2. Annual Appointments
   3. Ten-Month Appointments
   4. Summer Appointments
2. Tenure and Tenure-Track Faculty/Appointments
   1. Assistant Professor
   2. Associate Professor
   3. Professor
   4. Initial Term (“Q”) Appointment for New Associate and Full Professor
3. Non-Tenured Faculty/Appointments
   1. Clinical Faculty
   2. Research Faculty
   3. Special Written Agreement for Definite Term (“W”) Appointments
   4. Lecturers and Instructors
   5. Visiting and Adjunct in Faculty Titles
4. Multi-Year Contract
5. Other Non-Tenured Appointments Associated with Faculty
   1. Departmental/Institute Affiliate
   2. Associates
6. Non-Salaried/Courtesy Appointments
7. Faculty Appointments to the Graduate College
8. Named Chair/Faculty Appointments
9. International Faculty
10. Faculty Position Announcements
11. Termination of Employment
    1. Notice of Nonreappointment for Non-Tenured Faculty
    2. Resignation
    3. Retirement
    4. Method of Final Payment/Service
    5. Death and Survivors’ Benefits
    6. Emeritus/Emerita Status
    7. Retiree’s Benefits
12. Re-Employment of University of Illinois Retirees

Section VI.      Policies Governing Faculty Appointments

1. Academic Freedom and Faculty Responsibility
2. Annual Evaluation of Faculty
3. English Proficiency
4. Faculty Awards
5. Faculty Mentoring Program
6. Minority Impact Statement   
7. Partner Accommodation Policy
8. Policy on Academic Integrity
9. Policy on Academic Misconduct
10. Promotion and Tenure Policy and Guidelines
1. Counting/Not Counting Initial Partial Year and Previous Services
2. Mid- Probationary Review
3. Tenure Rollback/Hold
4. Track Switching
5. Non-Retention in Year Six (6) of Probationary Period/Final 'Q' Contract
11. Under-Represented Faculty Recruitment Policy

Section VII.     Leaves and Release Time (paid and unpaid)

1. Blood/Blood Platelet Donor
2. Jury Duty
3. Leaves
   1. Disability Leave
   2. Disaster Service Volunteer Leave (DSVLA)
   3. Educational Leave
   4. Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
   5. Family Military Leave
   6. Funeral/Bereavement Leave
   7. Leave of Absence without Pay
   8. Military Leave
   9. Parental Leave
   10. Sabbatical Leave
   11. Sick Leave
   12. Victims Economic Security and Safety Leave (VESSA)
   13. Vacation
4. Modified Duties for a Faculty Member with a Child
5. Organ/Bone Marrow Donor
6. Shared Benefits Program
7. University Holidays

Section VIII.   Health and Safety

• Drug Free Workplace
1. Alcohol
2. Use of Alcoholic Beverages in Residence Halls
3. Illegal Drugs
4. Smoking
• Employee Assistance Services (EAS)
• Evaluation of Ability to Work
• Illinois Health Care Workers Act
• University of Illinois Medical Center
• Wellness Center
• Workplace Violence

Section IX.      Compensation and Salary

• Service Periods and Pay Periods
• Mid-year Salary Increase Guidelines
• Request for Exception to Limit on Summer Appointment
• Compensation Beyond Full-time (Overcompensation)
• Faculty Salary Equity Review
• Retroactive Salary Increases
• Counteroffers

Section X.        Benefits and Services

• Child Care
• Death/Dismemberment Benefits
• Health Care/Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance/Additional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Supplemental Disability Insurance Plan
• Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act
• Retirement and Investment Plans
• Same-Sex Domestic Partner Benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• Child of Employee Tuition Waiver
• Employee Tuition Waiver
• Unemployment Compensation
• Workers’ Compensation

Section XI.      Discipline and Grievances

• Informal Resolution
• Dispute Resolution Services (DRS)
• Faculty Grievance Procedures        
• Severe Sanctions Other Than Dismissal for Cause
• Dismissal for Due Cause

Section XII.     The UIC Environment

• Map and Directions
• Parking & Transportation
• News/Media Relations
• Publication Services
• University Mail Services
• Safety Issues & Legal Affairs
• Cultural Resources
• Cultural Centers
• Sports & Recreation
• Faculty/Student Housing Programs

Appendices

Appendix I:  Faculty Benefits Summary Table

Appendix II:  The Human Resources Offices and Other Resources

Appendix III:  Acronyms

Appendix IV:  Life/Work-Friendly Policies and Programs

 

 

The UIC Faculty Handbook is produced and maintained by the Office of Faculty Affairs Human Resources. The information contained in this Handbook is applicable to the faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago only. Any questions regarding information contained on this site or for assistance in locating specific information not found at this site, please contact eabunte@uic.edu

Updated: November 10, 2006, January 11, 2007, February 2, 2007, February 2008, February 2009, March 2011