Faculty Policies

A number of policies relevant to faculty at the University of Mary Washington are posted and maintained in the University’s Online Policy Directory.  The direct route to various academic policies located in the University Policy Directory is: http://provost.umw.edu/policies/.  Several additional policies of interest to the faculty that are not included in the online University Policy Directory are provided below.  Policies are updated periodically. Please contact the Office of the Provost with questions or suggestions for additional policy statements you think should be listed.

The Faculty Handbook is another useful source for locating policies that are relevant to faculty.

ADJUNCT FACULTY COURSE COMPENSATION SCALES

Adjunct Scale undergraduate courses

Adjunct Scale graduate courses

Both scales are dated January 2008 and remain in effect currently.

APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADUATE FACULTY

According to §3.7.1 of the current University Faculty Handbook, appointment to membership in the graduate faculty of the university is made by the Provost. Graduate faculty status is provided to qualified full-time faculty members teaching in programs offering graduate level courses and/or degrees. Nominations for membership in the graduate faculty are made by the faculty member’s department and are sent by the department chair to the dean of the college in which the department is housed. If the dean concurs, the recommendation is forwarded to the Provost for action. Nominations for membership in the graduate faculty must be made on the appropriate form, (available below). The primary criterion for consideration as a member of the graduate faculty is possession of an appropriate earned terminal degree in the discipline of the courses to be taught. Additional criteria considered are evidence of scholarly productivity in his/her field, and evidence of successful teaching.

Graduate Faculty Nomination Form