For information about the University of Minnesota policies and resources, visit the University of Minnesota Policy Library. Also review the School of Public Health Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Processes and forms, templates and guides.
The SPH Policy Library houses school-level, faculty affairs-related policy documents approved by the SPH Policy Council.
The SPH OFA Procedure Library houses process and procedure documents that support SPH and UMN faculty affairs–related policies.
Key Appointment & Promotion Policies
- SPH Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Policy (7.12 Statement)
- SPH Contract Faculty Appointment & Promotion Policy
Impact Statements
- Board of Regents Policy: Faculty Tenure
- Board of Regents Exceptional No Search Hire Policy
- Board of Regents Faculty Development Leaves Policy
- Procedures for Reviewing Candidates for Tenure and/or Promotion: Tenure-Track and Tenured Faculty
- Managing Nepotism and Personal Relationships
- UMN Policy Library (all administrative policies and associated documents that govern the activities of the university.)
- UReport. Report violations of rules, regulations and policies by phone at 1-866-294-8680 or online. Reports can be made anonymously
- Response and Referral Network (BRRN). Report incidents of bias on the Twin Cities campus. Report an incident online or by email endbias@umn.edu
- Office of Equity & Diversity works with campuses, colleges, units, and departments systemwide to create an inclusive environment where all members of the University of Minnesota community can thrive.
- Disability Resources Center partners with students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University to facilitate accessibility and reduce barriers on campus to improve access for disabled people.
- UReturn is the office designated to serve all employees (including faculty and staff) with any disability or health condition requiring accommodations or workstation adjustments.
- Office of Conflict Resolution provides both formal and informal conflict resolution services to non-bargaining unit University faculty, staff and students who are experiencing employment-related conflicts.
- Equal Opportunity and Title IX. Report incidents of discrimination, harassment, nepotism, sexual misconduct, and related retaliation. Access supportand report concerns online. Contact Equal Opportunity & Title IX at: eot@umn.edu or (612)-624-9547.
- Office of Institutional Compliance supports the UMN and its members to consistently comply with all laws, rules, regulations, and related University policies. Report an incident online
