Policy Type: Policy

    • Faculty Post-Tenure Review (PTR)

      This policy outlines the framework for the periodic review of tenured faculty. It defines the core objectives of the review process, which include recognizing outstanding faculty achievements, providing opportunities for…

    • CALS Policy on Cost Share

      1. Voluntary Cost Share Definition: Voluntary cost share refers to pledging effort or other institutional resources on a grant budget when cost share is not required by the funding agency.…

    • Process for Incorporating Feedback from Partnering Schools/Colleges on Split Appointments – College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies

      Across the University, there are many examples of faculty that have split appointments between two schools/colleges. The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Nelson Institute for Environmental…

    • 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…

    • 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…

    • 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,…

    • University of Wisconsin Foundation Gift Acceptance Policy

      UW-Foundation is responsible for recording and receipting all gifts and pledges in accordance to Internal Revenue Code (IRS), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and Financial Accounting Standards…

    • Modified Duties for Faculty

      This policy outlines the requirements for modified duties for CALS faculty experiencing life events that impact their teaching or Extension obligations. It defines immediate family members, the scope of the…

    • Policy for Faculty to Request and Fund Buyout of Teaching

      Although formal teaching is an expectation for faculty, there may be some cases where a faculty may have funding and desire to request buyout of their teaching duties. This policy…

    • 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…