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Faculty Handbook 2024–2025
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1. Mission and History
Welcome
1. Mission and History
1.1 Mission Statement of the University of Virginia
1.2 History
2. Organization and Governance
2.1 University Administrative Structure
2.2 University Committees
2.3 Accreditation and Licensing
2.4 Faculty Role in University Governance
3. Faculty Role and Resources
Faculty Role and Resources Overview
3.1 Academic Freedom
3.2 Professional Conduct and Ethics
3.3 Student Education and Development
3.3.1 Teaching Development Resources
3.3.2 Course Scheduling, Registration, and Grading
3.3.3 Summer and January Term
3.3.4 Learning Management System
3.3.5 The Division of Student Affairs
3.3.6 Honor System and Faculty
3.3.7 The Judicial System
3.3.8 Confidentiality of Student Records
3.3.9 Academic Accommodations for Disability, Pregnancy, and Religion
3.3.10 Supporting Students in Distress
3.3.11 Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault
3.3.12 Student and GME Trainee International Travel
3.3.13 Faculty Members and Student Employment
3.3.14 Generative AI (GENAI) in Teaching and Learning
3.4 Research, Scholarship, & Creative Work
3.4.1 Research Resources
3.4.2 UVA Licensing & Ventures Group (UVA LVG)
3.4.3 Libraries
3.4.4 University of Virginia Press
3.5 Service, Engagement, & Leadership
3.5.1 Service, Engagement, & Leadership Development Resources
3.6 Clinical Practice and Patient Care
4. Policy Overview
Policy Overview Introduction
4.1 Obligations to Observe Policy
4.2 Personnel Policies and Procedures
4.2.1 Faculty Appointments and Employment
4.2.2 Faculty Performance and Advancement
4.2.3 Compensation
4.2.4 Leave
4.2.5 Retirement
4.3 Dispute Resolution Policies and Procedures
4.4 Other Policies on Faculty Responsibilities
4.5 School-Specific Policies
Faculty Role and Resources Overview
5. Additional University Resources and Organizations
Resources and Organizations Overview
5.1 Faculty Development
5.2 Faculty Well-being
5.3 Safety Resources
5.4 University Administrative and Support Services
5.4.1 Administrative Services
5.4.2 Institutional Research and Analytics
5.4.3 The Office of Organizational Excellence
5.4.4 Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
5.4.5 The Office of the University Advancement
5.4.6 Guides and Reports
5.5 Logistics on Ground
5.5.1 University Identification Cards
5.5.2 Parking and Transportation
5.5.3 Printing and Copying Services
5.5.4 University Mail Service
5.5.5 Dining Services
5.5.6 University of Virginia Bookstores
5.6 Work-life Balance Resources
5.6.1 Dual Career Services
5.6.2 Housing Facilities
5.6.3 Childcare
5.6.4 University of Virginia Community Credit Union
5.6.5 The Arts
5.6.6 Recreational Activities
5.6.7 The Colonnade Club
5.6.8 The University of Virginia Women's Club
5.6.9 Retired Faculty Activities
5.6.10 News and Current Events Sources
5.7 University-Associated Organizations
