University of Illinois System

Policy Resources Applicable to Academic or Faculty

Academic Professional Standard Titles - review the standard criteria for Academic Professional positions.

Academic Sick Leave Policy - Official System policy that provides eligible academic employees cumulative and non-cumulative sick leave.

Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Academic Policy - official University Academic policy, which provides up to 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period to an employee for the birth or adoption of a child; for the care of a child, spouse, or parent who has a serious health condition; or when unable to perform the function of his or her position due to a serious health condition. For additional information, please also see the Leave section of this site.

University Senates Conference - a statutory body representing the faculties of each campus.

University Statutes - the articles of the Statutes cover University Administration; Legislative Organization; Campuses, Colleges, and Similar Campus Units; Departments; Graduate Colleges; the Campus Library; Specialized Units; Changes in Academic Organization; Academic and Administrative Staffs; Academic Freedom and Tenure; Student Affairs and Discipline; Research and Publication; and General Provisions.

Vice President of Academic Affairs policy web site - access to University policies covering Personnel, Students, Business, the Internet, and IBHE Grant Programs.

Victims Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) Academic Policy - official University Academic policy, which allows an employee who is a victim of domestic or sexual violence or who has a family or household member who is a victim up to 12 workweeks of leave during any 12-month period. For additional information, please also see the Leave section of this site.

Working Outside of Illinois Policy

Campus Policies - access policies specific to your campus:
Urbana - Academic Employee Policies | Campus Administrative Manual
Chicago - Faculty Staff Handbook
Springfield - Academic Staff Handbook | UIS Faculty Personnel Policies