[Northern Illinois University]

Academic Policies and Procedures Manual


Table of Contents
1/22/04

Introductory Information and Contents III. Curricular Policies and Procedures
 I. General Policies and Procedures IV. Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures
II. Personnel Policies and Procedures APPM Index

These portions of the Academic Policies and Procedures Manual (APPM) have been added or modified since January, 2003:
Item iii: Academic Policies and Procedures Manual Distribution (September 16, 2003) [Modified]
Section I. Item 1.1: Request for Class-Related Fee (October 1, 2003) [Editorial change]
Section I. Item 6: Northern Illinois University Intellectual Property Policy (September 16, 2003) [Modified]
Section II. Item 27: Joint Appointment Policy (April 29, 1992) [Added September 16, 2003]
Section II. Item 14: Student Evaluation of Instruction (May 4, 2005) [Revised]
Section IV. Item 3: Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, and Assistants [PDF format] (October 8, 2003) [Updated]

Introductory Information and Contents

  1. Criteria for Inclusion of Items in the NIU Academic Policies and Procedures Manual (June 5, 1997)
    Process for Including Items in the University Academic Policies and Procedures Manual (June 5, 1997)
  2. Confirmation of Origin and Review of Policies and Procedures in the Academic Policies and Procedures Manual (April 28, 1994)
  3. Academic Policies and Procedures Manual Distribution (September 16, 2003)

I. General Policies and Procedures

  1. Class-Related Fees (January 20, 2000)
  2. Research Integrity at Northern Illinois University  (Table of Contents) (June 5, 1997; modified September 16, 2003)
  3. Policy on Protection of Human Subjects in Research (May 3, 1993; modified September 16, 2003)
  4. Policy Governing the Use of Animals in Research and Instruction (May 3, 1993; modified September 16, 2003)
  5. Policy on Biosafety (August 5, 1999; modified September 16, 2003)
  6. Northern Illinois University Intellectual Property Policy   (Table of Contents) (April 14, 1999; modified September 16, 2003)
  7. Conflicts Between Religious Observances and the Academic Schedule (January 11, 1994)
  8. Class Size (January 5, 1998)
  9. Access to the Law Library by Non-Law-School Users (April 28, 1992)
  10. Conflict of Interest (November 15, 1995)
  11. A Code of Ethics: Rights to the Products of Research and Artistry (November 4, 1996)

II. Personnel Policies and Procedures

  1. Policies and Procedures for Graduate Faculty Membership (March 1, 1999)
  2. Procedure for Review of Graduate Faculty Membership (June 5, 1997)
  3. Policy on Hiring NIU Graduates (October 13, 1993)
  4. Salary Adjustments for Temporary Administrative Appointments (June 5, 1997)
  5. Compensatory Time Policy (January 5, 1994)
  6. Appointments of Non-Tenure-Track Faculty and Research Staff (February 13, 2002)
  7. Policy on Tenure-Track Administrative Appointments for Persons Hired above the Level of Department Chair (April 20, 1994)
  8. Hiring Procedures for Supportive Professional Staff (June 5, 1997)
  9. Job Description Procedures for Supportive Professional Staff (November 6, 1995)
  10. Performance Appraisal Procedures for Supportive Professional Staff (November 6, 1996)
  11. Extra and Supplemental Compensation (January 4, 2007)
  12. Payout of Benefits and Reemployment (August 16, 1995)
  13. College Deans (April 20, 1994)
  14. Student Evaluation of Instruction (May 4, 2005)
  15. Personnel Policies and Procedures for Members of the Supportive Professional Staff (September 7, 1996)
  16. Supportive Professional Staff Position Administration: Internal Promotion/Reassignment (March 25, 1997)
  17. Supportive Professional Staff Position Administration: Title Changes (March 31, 1997)
  18. Working Rules of the University Council Personnel Committee (UCPC) (September 17, 1996)
  19. Faculty Emeritus Status (January 20, 1999)
  20. Responsibilities of Chair (or Director) of Department (or School) (July 17, 2002)
  21. Statement on Professional Behavior of Faculty (May 6, 1998)
  22. Principles Governing Off-Campus Teaching (April 6, 1994)
  23. Faculty Office Hours (May 6, 1998)
  24. Guidelines for Faculty Searches and Appointments (October 15, 1999)
  25. Guidelines for Supportive Professional Staff Searches and Appointments (October 15, 1999)
  26. Provost's Office Guidelines for Justification for Filling Faculty Positions (May 12, 2000)
  27. Joint Appointment Policy (April 29, 1992) [Added September 16, 2003]
  28. Extension of the Tenure Probationary Period (February 15, 2005)
  29. Effort Reporting Associated with Personal Service Payments from Federal (and Federal Flow-Through) Grants/Contracts (January 4, 2007)
Appendix A: Appointment to Membership on the Graduate Faculty (July 30, 1999)
Appendix B: Request for Permission to Teach a Course for Graduate Credit (July 1, 2002)


III. Curricular Policies and Procedures

  1. Introduction and Responsibilities (April 30, 1992; modified September 16, 2003)
  2. Curricular Definitions (April 5, 2001)
  3. Operating Procedures for Curricular Items (June 5, 1997)
  4. Curricular Approval Procedures (June 5, 1997)
  5. General Curricular Policies (April 5, 2001)
  6. Undergraduate Internships (April 30, 1992)
  7. Procedures for Appealing Allegedly Capricious Semester Grades of Undergraduate Students (July 2, 2002)
  8. Procedures for Appealing Allegedly Capricious Course Grades of Graduate-Level Students (July 2, 2002)
  9. Proficiency Credit for Undergraduate Students (November 11, 1991)
  10. Procedures Regarding Limited Admission to an Undergraduate Program (April 2, 1992)
  11. Procedures Regarding Limited Retention in an Undergraduate Program (May 6, 2004)
  12. Scheduling and Advertising of Graduate Courses (May 4, 1992)
  13. Graduate Course Credit (April 7, 1997)
  14. Proprietary Courses at the Graduate Level (May 3, 1993)
  15. Academic Planning Council Program Procedures (June 5, 1997)
  16. Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Policy (May 6, 1996)
  17. Policies and Regulations for Off-Campus Teaching (January 31, 1995)
  18. Guidelines for the Development of Interdisciplinary Courses (December 5, 1994)
  19. Contract Majors (December 7, 1995)
  20. Policies Regarding Elimination of Academic Programs (April 6, 1994)
  21. International Academic Exchange Linkage Agreements (May 1997)
  22. Guidelines for Online Courses Carrying Graduate Credit Offered by Northern Illinois University (October 5, 1998)
  23. Guidelines for Online Courses Carrying Undergraduate Credit Offered by Northern Illinois University (October 4, 2001)
  24. Guidelines for Certificates of Graduate Study and Graduate-Level Concentrations (March 6, 2000)
  25. Guidelines for Certificates of Undergraduate Study (April 5, 2001)
  26. Responsibilities of the Division of International Programs (May 24, 2000)
  27. Policy Regarding Degree Programs Abroad (May 24, 2000)
Appendix A. Checklist for New Course Proposals (April 30, 1992)
Appendix B. Guidelines and Sample Copy for College Curriculum Committee Minutes and Attachments (October 11, 1996)
Appendix C. Contract Major Report Form (December 1, 1994)
Appendix D. General Education Credit (April 4, 2002)
Appendix D.1. Submission of Course for General Education Credit (April 4, 2002)
Appendix D.2. Resubmission of Course for General Education Credit (April 4, 2002)
Appendix E. New Program Request (click on "New Program Request," then "Applications" under "Academic Programs/Program Approval") (April 18, 1997)
Appendix F. Request for Approval of a Subdivision of a Major (April 18, 1997)
        Comparison of Emphases or Specializations (April 18, 1997)
        Comparison of an Emphasis or Specialization to a Major (April 18, 1997)
Appendix G. Request for Approval of the Deletion of a Major or of a Subdivision of a Major (April 18, 1997)
Appendix H. Request for Approval of a Title Change for a Major or of a Subdivision of a Major (April 18, 1997)
Appendix I. Request for Approval of a Title Change for an Academic or Administrative Unit (April 18, 1997)
Appendix J. Calendar for Changes in the Undergraduate Curriculum (March 9, 1995)
Appendix K. Calendar for Changes in the Graduate Curriculum (April 17, 1995)
Appendix L. Defining Aademic Terms in Which Courses are Recorded (May 6, 2004)

IV. Graduate Assistantship Policies and Procedures

  1. Policies Pertaining to Graduate Assistantships (March 1, 1999)
  2. Applying for a Graduate Assistantship (June 30, 1997)
  3. Offering a Graduate Assistantship (July 1999)
  4. Acknowledgement of Acceptance of a Graduate Assistantship (December 6, 1993)
  5. Submitting the Personnel Action Form for a Graduate Assistantship (May 4, 1992)
  6. Personnel Files for Graduate Assistants (December 6, 1993)
  7. Termination or Resignation of Graduate Assistantship (May 5, 1997)
  8. Tuition-Waiver Scholarships Associated with Graduate Assistantships (March 1, 1999)
  9. Graduate Assistantship Payroll Distribution (July 1, 2002)
  10. Extra Employment for Graduate Assistants (July 1, 2002)

Modified May 4, 2005
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