The Kiosk -This publication is for information purposes only and is neither a contract nor an offer to contract. In the event of differences between this document and the source documents cited herein, the wording in the source documents shall obtain. The University reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time without notice. New policies and procedures, duly approved, shall supersede the statements in this Information Bulletin. The Faculty and Academic Staff Information Bulletin is compiled by the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Suggestions on how future editions may be made more serviceable will be gratefully received.
The Faculty and Academic Staff Information Bulletin is a compilation of basic information of immediate interest and concern to members of the faculty and academic support personnel. It is intended to provide a general view of the many aspects of University life. Since the criteria of convenience and conciseness preclude exhaustive treatment of all operations, policies, and services of the University, this publication should not be construed as a policy document. Faculty and academic support personnel are urged to consult the official sources of policies and procedures for further information.
In particular, American Association of University Professors/American Federation of Teachers (AAUP-AFT) represented personnel should consult the current WSU AAUP-AFT Agreement regarding all matters covered by the collective bargaining contract. If there is a conflict between this Bulletin and the American Association of University Professors/American Federation of Teachers (AAUP/AFT) Agreement, the language of the WSU AAUP/AFT Agreement shall prevail. Graduate students represented by the Graduate Employees Organizing Committee/American Federation of Teachers (GEOC) should consult the current GEOC Agreement.
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http://www.wayne.edu/alumni_and_friends/index.html
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Research: http://www.research.wayne.edu/
The following publications are useful for elaboration of the material in this Bulletin:
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS- University statutes and Board of Governors By-laws are recorded in Wayne State University Code Annotated (WSUCA) and in the Official Proceedings, Board of Governors, Wayne State University. Copies of both WSUCA and the Official Proceedings are available in the University Library and in the offices of the deans and of the directors of major divisions of the University. WSUCA also is available online (http://bog.wayne.edu).
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY BULLETIN- The biennial Graduate and Undergraduate Bulletins (published by the Catalogs and Course Records Office, Office of the Provost) provide information on courses, programs, degree requirements, and academic regulations of the several schools and colleges. An electronic version of the Bulletins may be found at http://www.bulletins.wayne.edu In addition, the Schedule of Classes, published each semester by Registration and Scheduling, Office of the Registrar, gives detailed information regarding registration procedures, tuition and fee schedules, and the time and location of courses.
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL (APPM)- The Administrative Policy and Procedures Manual (formerly the Administrative Officers' Handbook) is a reference manual which explains the operating policies and procedures of the University. It serves also as a training manual for new employees whose duties include administrative tasks addressed by the Manual. Copies are available in department and college offices and at http://www.wayne.edu/fisops/1admancvr.html
PRESIDENTIAL UNIVERSITY POLICIES (formerly Executive Orders)- policy-making by the President. The president acts by executive order through University Policies (UP) in making policy pursuant to authority delegated to him by the Board of Governors or in otherwise implementing policies adopted by the Board of Governors. Copies of University Policies are available in major administrative offices and at http://www.wayne.edu/fisops/universitypolicy.pdf The official compilation of Executive Orders and University Policies, including all policies approved by the President, are maintained in the Office of the President.
AAUP CONTRACT: Agreement Between Wayne State University and the Wayne State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors/American Federation of Teachers - The current WSU AAUP-AFT Agreement provides information for Association-represented faculty and academic staff on matters covered by collective bargaining. (http://home.msen.com/~aaupaft/)
PERSONNEL MANUAL for All Non-Represented Personnel- This manual describes personnel policies for non-represented personnel within the University. http://www.hr.wayne.edu/hr/document/nrmanual.pdf
CAMPUS NEWS-The University house paper, is distributed weekly and contains information about activities as well as articles on topics of current interest and concern to members of the University community. (http://www.media.wayne.edu/campusnews/)
FACULTY AND STAFF DIRECTORY- Issued annually, the directory gives names, addresses, and telephone numbers of University personnel and offices. An electronic directory is also available, via University e-mail and on the Web: http://www.ucomm.wayne.edu/~fsd/index.html
STUDENT HANDBOOKS may be found in the various offices and websites of colleges and individual programs. Also available are general guides such as Getting Started Guide for Graduate Students, at: http://www.gradschool.wayne.edu/Current/StudentHandbook.html and a Student Success Handbook at http://www.advising.wayne.edu/hndbk/hndbk.html.
BENEFITS: The Benefits Administration Department has pamphlets and brochures on fringe benefit programs: http://www.hr.wayne.edu/ben
Leaflets, pamphlets, newsletters, and other informational publications distributed by the various Colleges, Schools, and other units of the University are also available as resource materials. Please consult the units directly for specific information about their publications.
This office provides leadership for the following division functions:
DEVELOPMENT, Beecher House, 5475 Woodward Avenue, 313-577-2275: This office engages the support of alumni, friends, corporations and foundations through philanthropy. Its goal is to plan and implement a systematic program of identification, cultivation, solicitation, recruitment, recognition and stewardship of key constituents.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, 3100 Academic/Administrative Building, 5700 Cass Avenue; 313-577-8155: This office serves to enhance and promote a positive image of WSU through publications, public relations, Web development, events, awards and personal relationships.
MARKETING AND PUBLICATIONS, 3100 Academic/Administrative Building, 313-577-8155: MAP offers creative support to the university in promoting and marketing its programs, services and activities. MAP provides University clients with objective planning and consulting and timely, high-quality strategic marketing and publication services: proofreading, editing, original writing, design, design review, design consultation, ad preparation, photography and the Web.
PUBLICITY AND MEDIA RELATIONS, 3222 Faculty/Administration Building; 313-577-2150: As Wayne State's institutional voice, Public Relations interacts with local and national media to create awareness of and positive attitudes toward WSU. This includes acting as a liaison for the University between local, state and national media and university faculty and students; offering news stories and features via print, radio and television; arranging news conferences and helping to ensure WSU's story is told accurately and in a timely manner.
WDET-FM, University Tower, 4600 Cass Avenue; 313-577-4146: WDET-FM, 101.9, is a public telecommunication entity licensed to WSU by the Federal Communications Commission. It is a professional broadcasting station owned and operated by WSU. The mission of WDET-FM is to present appealing radio programs and other related services that inform and educate the general public, with a special commitment to spotlighting metropolitan Detroit's cultural resources and serving the area's needs.
MCGREGOR MEMORIAL CONFERENCE CENTER, 495 West Ferry Mall; 313-577-2400: The McGregor Memorial Conference Center and Community Arts Center serve residents of the greater metropolitan Detroit area. The 600-seat auditorium and adjacent two-story meeting facility located in the heart of campus serves the meeting and catering needs of thousands annually
ALUMNI RELATIONS, Alumni House, 441 Ferry Mall, 313-577-2300: The Alumni Relations mission is to build, sustain and strengthen the loyalty and support of alumni and friends. The office is responsible for promoting a positive image of the university, strengthening feelings of identity with the university and by offering opportunities for alumni to serve the university.
ANTHONY WAYNE SOCIETY, 5475 Woodward; 313-577-2275: The Anthony Wayne Society honors alumni and friends of Wayne State University who have made generous contributions toward Wayne's continuing excellence and future growth. The Anthony Wayne Society recognizes individual, foundation and corporate members who share a genuine and generous view of the need for philanthropic support. Through their commitments of $10,000 and greater, Society members strengthen the University and assure its continued progress.
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
The Wayne State University Foundation was established by the University Board of Governors in 1999. It is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that manages fiscal and human resources specifically for the benefit of Wayne State University. The Foundation is governed by a board of directors made up of business and community leaders and functions under the leadership of a chairperson chosen from its membership and a president who is Senior Vice President for University Advancement.
The Foundation receives, invests and administers private funds on behalf of the academic mission, research initiatives, and other priorities of Wayne State University. The establishment of this nonprofit corporation has enabled the University to develop a core of expertise and experience that can b strategically focused on opportunities in the private sector. Funds raised through the Foundation support undergraduate and graduate student scholarships, endow faculty chairs and professorships, provide support for academic and scientific programs and investigations, and enhance the campus's physical infrastructure.
The following index links to all of the chapters of this Bulletin. For a complete index to all of the subheadings of these sections go to: Contents of this Bulletin Website.