The purpose of this handbook is to provide members of the faculty of Wichita State University with an introduction to the history, structure, policies, and procedures of the University and the benefits and responsibilities of its faculty.

The contents of this handbook will be continually reviewed by the Faculty Senate Executive Committee and the University administration and will be updated from time to time. The copies maintained in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research and the Office of the Faculty Senate will be kept current with all changes and additions and will constitute the official copy of this handbook.

Questions of policies and procedures concerning topics not covered in this handbook should be referred to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research.

HANDBOOK FOR FACULTY  -- revisions accepted by the General Faculty 5-10-2005

        Table of Contents

        Chapter 1 -  Wichita State University - University Structure

        Chapter 2 --  Faculty Appointment

        Chapter 3  --  University Tenure, Promotion Policies

        Chapter 4 --  University Evaluation Policies

        Chapter 5 --  Faculty Benefits and Responsibilities and Leaving the University

        Chapter 6 --  Research and Sponsored Programs

         Chapter 7 -- Academic Policies Affecting Students

For information regarding other Wichita State University Policies and Procedures see:  http://webs.wichita.edu/inaudit/tablepp.htm

Wichita State University
Faculty Senate
1845 Fairmont
Box 111
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0111
(316) 978-3504

Fax  (316) 978-6790
Email: bobbi.dreiling@wichita.edu