Academic Policies and Forms

Policies and Forms

The most up-to-date academic policies and forms are maintained by the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. Please report any potential discrepancies to Dr. Jennifer Ball ( jennifer.ball@washburn.edu). 

Major Policy Documents

• Faculty Handbook
• Washburn University Policies, Regulations, and Procedures Manual (WUPRPM)

Advising

• Academic Advising Handbook
• General Education Transfer Form (Student)
• VPAA and Registrar Forms

Faculty Development/Recognition

• Faculty Development WebSite
• Sabbaticals
• Ned Fleming Excellence in Teaching Award
• Herrick Outstanding Service Award
• Roy Myers Excellence in Research Award
• Honorary Degree Nomination (University)

Grants

• Internal Grants Deadlines and Applications
• External Grants Office
• Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Governance

• Procedures for Implementing Curriculum, Academic, and Administrative Changes
• Template for Submitting Items to the Faculty Senate
• General Education New Course Approval - Contact the VPAA's Office
• Interdisciplinary Studies New Course Form
• Interdisciplinary Studies New Program Form
• Request CourseLeaf Course and Program Proposals/Edits

 Promotion and Tenure Policies

• University Standards/Policy
• College of Arts and Sciences
• School of Applied Studies
• School of Business
• School of Law
• School of Nursing

Teaching

• Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning (CTEL)
• Academic Impropriety Policy
• Academic Impropriety Reporting Form
• Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Student Conduct Code
• University Behavioral Assessment Team (UBAT)
• Grade Appeal Procedure
• Master Syllabus Addition (.docx)
• Master Syllabus Addition (.pdf)
• Classroom Types/Capacities
• Classroom Change Request