Chapter 4 of the Academic Staff Handbook states that academic staff in the “professional” category and lecturers be granted the opportunity to request that their position be reviewed for possible retitling. The provisions of Chapter 4 can be found at http://www.uwgb.edu/sofas/rules/academicstaffhandbook.pdf.
Section 4.04(2) requires the staff member to initiate the process via discussion with the immediate supervisor. To assist in the preparation of the review, you will find Frequently Asked Questions and Compensation Process Guidelines (procedural instructions) as well as the request form on the Human Resources website at https://www.uwgb.edu/hr/campus/supervisors/index.html#title. In accordance with 4.03(2) of the Academic Staff Handbook, a favorable decision will result in a salary increase of the greater of at least 3% or to the minimum of the new salary range. The effective date of the adjustment will be July 1, 2013.
The timeline for the process is as follows:
| Date | Action Item |
| Friday, August 31, 2012 | Compensation Planning Process Guidelines and forms available on Human Resources website. |
| Friday, September 28, 2012 | Employee and supervisor submit required documentation to Division Head. |
| Friday, October 5, 2012 | Requests due to Area Leader/University Officer. |
| Tuesday, October 30, 2012 | Requests due to Human Resources Office. |
| Friday, December 7, 2012 | Position and Compensation Review Committee submits approved requests to Chancellor for review. |
| After Budget is approved or by May 18, 2013 | Area Leader will notify affected employees, supervisors and division heads of approved requests. |
In addition, the Office of Human Resources will be holding an informational session regarding Career Progressions and Title Changes. Please mark your calendars to attend if you are interested. The discussion will include such topics as the difference between a career progression/title change and eligibility criteria. The session will be held on Thursday, September 13th from 11:00 a.m. – noon in the Phoenix B Room in the University Union. Please email hr@uwgb.edu to RSVP no later than Monday, September 10th if you would like to attend.
If you have any questions regarding the process, please feel free to contact Amy Plotner at ext. 2203.