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Introduction to Employment and Administrative Policies

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1.  Explanation of Materials Published in this Resource

The resource known as the Employment and Administrative Policies contains University of Washington policy statements and administrative information statements from several sources. There are two parts in this resource:

  • University Employment Policies—This part contains employment policies and administrative information chapters originally compiled for the University Handbook.
  • Administrative Policies—This part contains materials identified as administrative policies originating from the University Handbook and touches on a variety of administrative topics.

The Employment and Administrative Policies resource is a temporary resource. These chapters will be migrated to other resources within the UW Policy Directory that better define the policy’s contents and ownership. In the meantime, this resource serves as a miscellanea of policies retained from the now retired University Handbook.

2.  History of the Material Prior to Publication in this Resource

Prior to being published here, in the UW Policy Directory website beginning December 2010, these policies were part of the University Handbook, Volume 4. This volume contained a mix of administrative orders and policy statements, Faculty Senate actions, and other materials from various sources.

The University Handbook, published as a hard copy binder from 1969 until 1999, and as a standalone website from 1994 through December 2010, superseded the University’s Faculty Handbook. The Faculty Handbook was an earlier, annual publication of policy and administrative information.

The revision history for each chapter in the Employment and Administrative Policies resource is located at the end of each chapter.

Source abbreviations identify the authority or means by which these policies have been adopted and revised. Source abbreviations used in the Employment and Administrative Policies history of revisions are as follows:

AI or AP—Administrative Information or Administrative Policy: An informational statement or administrative policy prepared by a relevant University office or official of the administration.

RC—Rules Coordination: The University Policy & Rules Office publishes simple housekeeping amendments to the Employment and Administrative Policies that correct typographical errors; make address, name, or contact information changes; or clarify language without changing its effect. All housekeeping amendments are first reviewed and approved by the University official(s) delegated authority for the policy’s subject matter.

Other relevant information related to these materials may also be cited below any history of revisions.

4.  Organization and Numbering System Used in this Resource

Policies in this resource are listed as separate chapters within each of the two parts. Chapters in the University Employment Policies part are numbered in the 100s; chapters in the Administrative Policies part are numbered in the 200s. Chapters are not sequential.

5.  How to Cite Material in this Resource

  1. Cite policies as follows:
    Employment and Administrative Policies, Chapter #
    For abbreviated text:
    EAP, Chapter #
    Example: Employment and Administrative Policies, Chapter 202
  2. Cite sections or subsections of a policy as follows:
    Employment and Administrative Policies, Chapter #, Section #
    Or:
    Employment and Administrative Policies, Chapter #, Section #.#
    Example: Employment and Administrative Policies, Chapter 202, Section 2.a
  3. If you are citing a policy to those outside the University of Washington organization, add the words “University of Washington” or “UW” before the citation.
    Example:  UW Employment and Administrative Policies, Chapter 202
  4. If you wish to include the title of the policy in the citation, include it after the chapter number.
    Example: EAP, Chapter 202, “Risk Management Policy”

6.  How to Add New, or Revise or Remove Existing Material Located in this Resource

Policies that have previously been developed and published as administrative information (AI) or administrative policies (AP), as defined in the history of revisions are revised, reviewed, approved, and repealed by the University official(s) delegated the responsibility for that subject matter. However, especially for personnel policies, state and federal laws may also compel the University administration to update or revise these policies from time to time. The University Policy & Rules Office may provide final editing and coordinates policy statement reviews and approvals prior to publication.

The University Policy & Rules Office works with these parties in publishing approved policies according to Executive Order No. 47.

May 31, 2017.