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Regent Policy Documents

Regent Policy Documents

Last revised February 28, 2013

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  • alphabetically by Title, or
  • chronologically by Former Policy Number (the 2-digit year in which the policy was approved followed by the sequential number of the policy within that year).

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Section & Policy No. Title Former Policy No.
Section 1: Mission
1-1 The University of Wisconsin System Mission 88-8
1-2 Approval of Mission Statements 88-8
Section 2: Regents
2-1 Emeritus Designation: Regents 80-6
2-2 Statement of Expectations of Board Members 93-7
Section 3: Laws and Regulations
3-1 Changes to Former University of Wisconsin Laws and Regulations 72-3
3-2 University of Wisconsin System Public Records Management N/A
Section 4: Academic Policies and Programs
4-1 Recording of Lectures 77-5
4-2 Inter-institutional Cooperative Agreements between University of Wisconsin System Institutions and Private Colleges 82-6
4-3 Criteria for Use of Animals for Research 84-2
4-4 Minimum Requirements for an Associate Degree 87-9
4-5 Principles on Accreditation of Academic Programs 87-1
4-6 Granting of Degrees, Honors, and Awards 88-3
4-7 Add/Drop Policy for Courses 88-10
4-8 Remedial Education Policy 88-16
4-9 Principles for Enrollment Management 90-5
4-10 Class Audit Policy 90-9
4-11 Advanced Placement 91-3
4-12 Academic Program Planning, Review, and Approval in the University of Wisconsin System N/A
4-13 Academic Calendar Policy 92-9
4-14 Enrollment Management 21 00-3
4-15 Excess Credit Policy 02-1
4-16 Criteria for Approval of Wisconsin Technical College System Collegiate Transfer Programs 07-2
4-17 Advanced-Standing Credit for Project Lead the Way Courses N/A
4-18 Making Textbooks Affordable N/A
Section 5: Accountability/Assessment
5-1 Academic Quality Program Assessment 92-7
5-2 Accountability Indicators 00-5
Section 6: Administrative Officials
6-1 Administrative Titles 72-1
6-2 Administrative Salary Range 78-5
6-3 Delegation of Authority to President for Personnel Actions 87-15
6-4 Search and Screen Procedures for Chancellors, Senior Vice Presidents or Vice Presidents 88-2
6-5 Executive Salary Structure 94-4
6-6 Delegation to System President 01-3
Section 7: Admissions Policy
7-1 University of Wisconsin System Undergraduate Transfer Policy - commonly referred to as the Academic Information Series (ACIS) 6.0 Transfer policy 84-3
7-2 Recognition of International Baccalaureate Program 00-2
7-3 University of Wisconsin System Freshman Admissions Policy 07-1
Section 8: Advisory Councils
8-1 Authorization to Establish Advisory Councils 72-16
Section 9: Alcohol Beverages
9-1 Principles for Developing Alcohol Policies 01-1
Section 10: Athletics
10-1 Endorsement of Statement of Principles from the Knight Foundation Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics 91-7
Section 11: Broadcasting Policies
11-1 Non-duplication Broadcast Protection Agreement 73-4
11-2 Broadcast Stations: Procedures for Handling Complaints 80-7
11-3 Access for Expression of Varying Viewpoints 81-1
11-4 Radio Broadcast Stations: Position Statement 81-3
Section 12: Competition with the Private Sector
12-1 Competition with the Private Sector 89-1
Section 13: Contracts
13-1 General Contract Signature Authority, Approval, and Reporting 72-2
13-2 Real Property and Construction Contract Signature Authority and Approval 93-1
13-3 Authorization to Sign Documents: Vilas Trust 88-15
13-4 University of Wisconsin System Policy on Institutional and Employee Relationships with Educational Loan Lenders N/A
Section 14: Discrimination Prohibited
14-2 Sexual Harassment Policy Statement and Implementation 81-2
14-3 Equal Opportunities in Education: Elimination of Discrimination Based on Gender 83-5
14-4 Reserve Officers Training Corps 87-1(a)
14-5 Measures to Alleviate Racism 87-4
14-6 Racist and Other Discriminatory Conduct Policy 88-12
14-7 Implementation of Statute on Discrimination against Students 91-4
14-8 Consensual Relationship Policy 91-8
14-9 Discriminatory Harassment 92-3
14-10 Nondiscrimination on Basis of Disability: Policy Statement 96-6
Section 15: Distance and Online Learning
15-1 Distance Education Pricing Principles 99-4
15-2 Distance Education Standards 00-4
15-3 Vision, Mission Statement, Principles, and Action Plan for University of Wisconsin System Administration 01-2
Section 16: Environmental Protection
16-1 Environmental Policy Act Implementation 81-5
Section 17: Equal Opportunity Policies: Education and Employment
17-1 Programs for Minority and Disadvantaged Students 72-7
17-2 Establishment of Equal Opportunity Employment Offices 72-9
17-3 Multicultural Programs for Minority Students 72-21
17-4 Equal Employment Opportunities 75-5
17-5 Recruitment and Retention of Minority and Educationally Disadvantaged Students 80-3
17-6 Reaffirmation: Recruitment and Retention of Minority and Educationally Disadvantaged Students 83-4
17-7 Restatement of Goals on Expanding Educational Opportunities for Minority and Disadvantaged Groups 84-5
17-8 Equal Opportunities in Education and Employment 86-5
Section 18: Extension and Outreach
18-1 Organization of Extension and Outreach Activity 82-3
18-2 Implementation of Regent Policy Document 18-1 88-5
Section 19: Facilities
19-1 Prorating Costs for Heating/Chilling Plants 79-2
19-2 Parking Facilities and Transportation Planning 80-5
19-3 Auxiliary Enterprise Reserves 85-5
19-4 Delegation of Approval Authority for Small Building Project Requests 85-6
19-5 Authorization to Remove Unneeded Structures 86-2
19-6 Distribution of Biennial Minor Projects Allocations 87-14
19-7 Development of Facilities in the University of Wisconsin Colleges 88-7
19-8 Funding of University Facilities Capital Costs 90-3
19-9 Long Range Plan for Addressing Physical Plant Needs 90-10
19-10 Procedures for Security Lighting and Emergency Telephones 91-2
19-11 Auxiliaries Infrastructure 92-1
19-12 Oversight of Facilities Constructed for University Purposes 92-10
19-14 Naming or Dedicating of University Facilities 96-1
19-15 Physical Planning Principles 99-1
Section 20: Faculty, Academic Staff, Classified Staff, and Teaching Assistants
20-1 System Sick Leave Policy for Faculty and Academic Staff 73-10
20-2 Student Evaluation of Instruction 74-13
20-3 Academic Staff Appointments 75-3
20-4 Tuition Reimbursement to Unclassified Staff Members 77-2
20-5 Faculty Sabbatical Leave Program 83-1
20-6 Policy on Non-Medical Leaves of Absence for Unclassified Staff 89-8
20-7 Outside Activity Reporting 91-5
20-8 Academic Staff Title and Compensation Plan 91-14
20-9 Guidelines for Tenured Faculty Review and Development 92-5
20-10 Establishment of Annual Leave Reserve Accounts for Unclassified Staff Earning Vacation 94-6
20-11 Establishment of Personal Holidays for Faculty, Academic Staff and Limited Appointees 96-2
20-12 Distinguished Prefix for Certain Category B Titles 98-1
20-13 Paid Annual Leave Options for Unclassified Staff 98-6
20-14 Future Staffing Principles 00-1
20-15 Catastrophic Leave for Faculty and Academic Staff 00-6
20-17 Selection, Training, and Evaluation of Teaching Assistants 91-13
20-18 Review of University Personnel Policies and Practices 05-1
20-19 University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy 06-4
20-20 Classified Staff Governance N/A
Section 21: Fiscal Policy and Procedures
21-1 Internal Management Flexibility 97-3
21-2 Auxiliary Transfer Policy 98-2
21-3 Auxiliary Reserve Policy 99-3
21-4 Identity Theft Detection, Prevention, and Mitigation N/A
21-5 University Travel Policies N/A
Section 22: Gifts, Bequests, Art, and Fundraising
22-1 Guidelines for Distribution of Bequests and Proceeds of Gifts and Trusts 72-14
22-2 Disposal of Works of Art 73-15
22-3 Acceptance of Gifts, Grants, and Bequests 82-1
22-4 Fundraising Principles and Guidelines 85-4
Section 23: Health
23-1 Basic Health Module 78-9
Section 24: Housing Rules and Regulations
24-1 Coeducational Housing 72-4
24-2 Freshman/Sophomore Residence Halls Requirement: Former Wisconsin State University Units Only 72-6
24-3 Residence Halls Visitation 75-8
24-4 University of Wisconsin System Policy on the Role of Resident Assistants in Residence Halls 06-1
Section 25: Information Systems and Technology
25-1 Telecommunications Planning and Operations 88-13
25-2 Guide to Plan and Implement Management Information Systems 88-14
25-3 Policy on Use of University Information Technology Resources 97-2
25-4 Policy for Large or Vital Information Technology (IT) Projects N/A
Section 26: Insurance
26-1 University Insurance Association 86-1
Section 27: Licensing, Collegiate
27-1 University of Wisconsin Policy on Collegiate Licensing 91-6
Section 29: Police Officers
29-1 Deputizing Police Officers 96-4
Section 30: Students
30-1 Student Publications 75-4
30-2 Student Newspaper Disclaimer 75-6
30-3 Guidelines for Student Governance 86-4
30-4 Mandatory Refundable Fee Policies and Procedures for Student Government Organizations 87-3
30-5 Policy and Procedures for Segregated University Fees 88-6
30-6 Policy on Recognition of Student Organizations 06-3
Section 31: Trust and Investment Policies
31-2 Management and Administration of Trust Funds 71-4
31-3 Transfer of Securities 71-5
31-9 Investment Policy Statement: Key Elements and Review Process 91-11
31-10 Proxy Voting 92-4
31-13 Social Responsibility Investment Considerations 97-1
31-15 Policy on Large Unendowed Bequests/Gifts 04-1
31-16 Sudan Divestment 06-2
Section 32: Tuition/Fees
32-1 Delegation of Authority Regarding Residence Classification 78-7
32-2 Nonresident Tuition Remission Delegated to Chancellors 87-6
32-3 Academic Student Fee Structure 88-11
32-4 Tuition Structure: 12-18 Credit Plateau 89-2
32-5 Tuition Policy Principles 92-8
32-6 Delegation of Authority to Establish Graduate Resident Tuition Remissions 98-3
32-7 Student Involvement in Differential Tuition Initiatives 99-2
Section 33: Board of Visitors
33-1 Board of Visitors Membership 78-6

NOTE: Numbering may not be sequential due to removal of obsolete policies.