FAC 1.A.1. Introduction.

The purpose this document is to establish procedural guarantees of due process which preserve individual rights within the collegial environment of the university. Although these procedures are established to protect both the individual and the University, they should also be viewed as means of preserving the integrity of valued traditions of academic freedom and professional responsibility rather than as ends in themselves. Participants in the personnel procedures established herein should understand them as essential components of a vigorous and self‑governing academic community with a basic interest in assuring fair treatment and adherence to accepted academic values.

FAC 1.B.1. UWS 1 {Definitions} of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, Rules of the Board of Regents.

View UWS 1 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code [docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/1]

FAC 1.B.2. Administrative Offices and Personnel Committees.

As used in this document, administrative offices and personnel committees reviewing personnel actions shall include the following (or their comparable levels in service areas) as appropriate:

(1) Department committee

(2) Department chairperson or functional equivalent

(3) College committee

(4) Dean

(5) University committee (if appropriate)

(6) Provost and Vice Chancellor

(7) Chancellor

FAC 1.B.3. UWS 3.09 {Notice Periods}, 3.10 {Absence of Proper Notification}, and 3.11 {Limitation} of the Wisconsin Administrative Code, Rules of the Board of Regents.

View UWS 3.09 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code [docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/3/09]

View UWS 3.10 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code [docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/3/10]

View UWS 3.11 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code [docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/3/11]

FAC 1.B.4. Time Deadlines.

Time deadlines set forth in this document are created to ensure that sufficient time is available for the gathering of persons and documents necessary for the fair and equitable treatment of grievances, reconsideration, appeals, and dismissals, but all persons responsible for meeting these deadlines should be aware of the university calendar and, therefore, should make every effort to discharge their responsibilities in the shortest time possible within their allotted deadlines. Should the deadline for any action fall on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday that day shall not be counted as the final day of the period.