This message outlines an updated process for sending invitation letters to postdoctoral and postgraduate candidates. Letters must now include funding contingency language, and department or program business offices, lead administrators, and the FAS Dean's Office must be copied. Information is also provided about how postdoctoral and postgraduate appointments are affected by the university-wide hiring pause.

The university has implemented a 5% reduction to non-salary annual budgets effective immediately. FAS units must consider ways to reduce spending from all funding sources and should observe this provided guidance.

Ladder Faculty Travel Grant

Letter from the dean on eligibility for December 2021 Credit option

Email from Dean Gendler to Chairs regarding policy for on campus visits

Email from Dean Gendler to FAS department and program chairs regarding meeting policies

This memo provides instructions for implementation of COVID-19-related tenure clock extensions for FAS faculty and includes answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on the topic.

Details, eligibility and guidelines for FAS relocation policy

Procedure and conditions for faculty course release

A limited number of special, competitive one-semester Professional Development Leaves will be made available each year to members of the instructional faculty who present compelling proposals for projects they wish to undertake while on leave from teaching. During the semester of leave they will receive full salary and benefits and be relieved of all teaching and administrative responsibilities.