Faculty Senate Policies and Documents

Documents and Policies Approved by the UNL Faculty Senate:


15th Week Policy - Policies for the 15th week of classes, the week before finals.  

Academic Integrity Policy on Sanctions Related to Academic Integrity

Academic Honesty Committee Report

Acceptable Use of Software Systems Management and Deployment Tools Policy  - Policy managing the use of client management tools on computers.  

Board of Regents Bylaws - These Bylaws establish the structures and policies of the University of Nebraska.

Board of Regents Policies - University system policies.  

Class Attendance Policy - The Faculty Senate's policy for class attendance. 

    -Student Absence Policy Form

Faculty Handbook - Operating documents, policies, and guidelines relevant to faculty.  

Faculty Senate Guidance for Faculty for Engagement with Legislature and Other Governmental Bodies - These guidelines are meant to be advisory in nature and provide faculty with guidance when speaking in front of the Nebraska State Legislature and other elected bodies and government agencies. 

Promotion and Tenure Procedures - Information and Guidelines regarding promotion and tenure.

Safe Assignment Policy - Policy on the implementation and use of the Safe Assignment Software program. 

Syllabus Policy - Faculty Senate policy regarding information that needs to be on course syllabus. 

UNL Bylaws  - These Bylaws establish the structure of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

UNL Faculty Code of Conduct - Code of Conduct for Faculty Members

UNL Professional Ethics Statement - Faculty Senate Professional Ethics Statement