Policy – CALS Administration

Human Resources

Academic Staff Policies and Procedures (ASPP)

Academic Staff serve many different functions on the UW–Madison campus. As such, there are a variety of things individuals often have to keep in mind working at a large institution. The Secretary of the Academic Staff’s office tries to compile a list of resources that support academic staff in a variety of topics, including policies and procedures. Additionally, if you have questions about personnel and employment-related things such as titles, emeritus or permanent PI status, a distinguished prefix, or what organizations are available to you as academic staff, we’ve tried to include that below. This website provides a list of policies and procedures for Academic Staff.

Policy

August 15, 2022

Academic Affairs

CALS Academic Instructional Staff Teaching Policy

The CALS Academic Instructional Staff Teaching Policy outlines the teaching responsibilities and expectations for academic instructional staff within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. This policy aims to ensure equitable workloads and consistency in the college's teaching mission.

Policy

January 1, 2025

Business Services

Research Division

CALS Capital Equipment Transfer Policy (CALS Administration)

This policy provides guidance regarding the transfer of research equipment as faculty leave UW-Madison for positions elsewhere.

Policy

August 15, 2022

Faculty Affairs

CALS Faculty Salary Returns Policy

Effective July 1, 2025 Rationale Faculty salaries are collegiate expenses and are funded by the college base budget (e.g. 101). There are several situations that can result in a faculty member’s salary coming from a source other than their original 101-budgeted salary dollars. In cases where these sources replace existing 101 salary support, it may […]

Policy

June 9, 2025

Faculty Affairs

Research Division

CALS Professorship Policy

The CALS Professorship Policy outlines the criteria and process for awarding professorships to faculty who excel in research, instruction, and outreach. The policy includes guidelines for establishing professorships, appointment processes, funding, and stewardship responsibilities.

Policy

May 1, 2025

Research Division

CALS Research Division Proposal and Agreement Lead Time Policy

Pre-proposals, proposals, and other sponsored program submissions, relevant documents, and information, including any agreements that need pre-review for submission with the proposal MUST be submitted via a RAMP record to the CALS Research Division a minimum of 5 business days prior to the submission deadline.

Policy

May 13, 2024

Information Technology

CALS Vulnerability Management Policy

This policy intends to ensure data and information systems are stable and reliable for all CALS teaching, learning, research, and outreach efforts by monitoring and remediating potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This policy provides direction to all CALS IT staff or other staff that supports various technologies.

Policy

September 29, 2022

Information Technology

Cybersecurity Risk Management Policy UW-503

Cybersecurity risk will be managed to ensure that the likelihood and impact of threats and vulnerabilities are minimized to the extent practical. Guided by the principles below, the focus of this policy is the protection of university data and the associated information systems.

Policy

September 29, 2022

Information Technology

Digital Accessibility Policy UW-519

This policy establishes shared definitions and practices, digital accessibility requirements and standards, and reporting requirements to ensure compliance with the university’s obligations to nondiscrimination under applicable state and federal regulations.

Policy

September 29, 2022

Business Services

Faculty Affairs

Research Division

Discretionary Fund Use After Resignation or Retirement

Rationale This policy outlines the transfer of discretionary accounts following the resignation or retirement of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) faculty who have spending authority for fee for service and gift accounts. Scope This policy applies to College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) faculty who have spending authority on discretionary accounts. […]

Policy

May 1, 2025