Handbook Introduction

There are many resources to help contract, adjunct and clinical faculty succeed at WSU. The Faculty Handbook attempts to present selected rules, regulations, teaching tips, policies, procedures and other information of use to WSU faculty. It is not meant to be all inclusive. It should be used as a ready reference. The Handbook contains the following sections:

Academic Integrity Academic Freedom Academic Dishonesty Plagiarism Student Rights and Responsibilities	Online Instruction Online Instruction
Campus Governance External Governance Campus Governance Administrative Governance Faculty Governance	Promotion & Tenure Introduction Promotion Tenure
Support for WSU Faculty Academic Computing Bookstore Class Rolls Computing Support Communication Arts & Technologies (CATS) Grants & Contracts KIOSK Library Teaching & Learning Forum Testing Center	Student Referral Services Introduction Frequently Asked Questions Important Services for Students Other Web Links Frequently Asked Questions Important Services for Students Other Web Links
General Campus Information Map of Campus Academic Calendar WSU Home Page Fast Facts Salaried Faculty Employment Adjunct Faculty Employment	Teaching & Learning Learning Issues Teaching Ideas Teaching & Learning Centers Teaching, Learning & Technology Roundtable Internet-based Resources for Teaching Professional Organizations Frequently Asked Questions on Teaching & Learning
Legal Considerations for Faculty Introduction Accommodating Students with Disabilities Copyright Guidelines Faculty Rights and Responsibilities Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Posting Grades, Returning Papers, and Record Confidentiality Sexual Harassment/ Consensual Relations	New Faculty Introduction WSU Faculty Definitions Course Information Ethical Responsibilities of Faculty Faculty Development General Employment Issues for Faculty Student Instructional Assistance Student Rights & Responsibilities

With the exception of the sections on Campus Governance and Promotion & Tenure, the material in this online Faculty Handbook is relevant for all contract, adjunct and clinical faculty at WSU. Exceptions to this are noted within specific Handbook sections.

Faculty members are encouraged to recommend additions and corrections to the Faculty Handbook. Please keep us posted by using the questions/comments button below.

For questions about the online Faculty Handbook, contact the office of Academic Affairs (801-626-6006, or 800-848-7770, ext. 6006) or the Forum for Teaching & Learning (801-626-7667, or 800-848-7770, ext 7667), or use the questions/comments button below.