Commonly Requested Documents & Policies
A full list of University documents and policies may be found at the central Office of Human Resources website. For your convenience, commonly used documents are collected here.
University-wide HR Governing Documents
College of Design HR Policies
- Faculty Workload Policy (PDF)
- Faculty Administrators Performance Review Policy
- Compensation Philosophy
- Indirect Cost Recovery (ICR) Distribution Policy (PDF)
- Investments in New Initiatives Policy (PDF)
- PA and Contract Faculty Start-up Package Policy (PDF)
- Requests for Visiting Research Scholar Sponsorship (PDF)
- Teaching Overload Policy (PDF)
- Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Start-up Package Policy (PDF)
2022 Employee Engagement Survey
Commonly Requested Forms & Resources
The following forms and documents are available for download in PDF format. They are formatted to allow you to complete all highlighted fields before submitting a paper copy to the appropriate contact. These documents are periodically updated, so please continue to refer back to this page for the most current versions.
If you have any questions about these policies or procedures, please email [email protected], or contact HR Director Mia Riza to discuss.
Appointments and Hiring
Offer Letter Templates
Leaves
- Vacations, Time Away & Leaves
- Faculty: Sabbatical Application Process + Timeline
- Faculty: Leave Guidelines
- Faculty: CDes Sabbatical Leave Application Form
- Faculty: University Sabbatical Application Form
- P&A Professional Development Leave: Policy
- P&A Professional Development Leave: Application Form
- Workers Compensation: Policy & Procedure
- Workers Compensation: First Report of Injury
Performance Management
- Performance Review Timeline
- Goal Setting
- External Input on Employee Performance
- Adjunct Faculty Review Form (You may need to click "View" and then "Edit Document" to complete the review form electronically.)
Staff Professional Development
Termination and Appointment Changes
CDes Organization Charts
Wellbeing Resources
Employee Assistance Program
The College of Design is committed to supporting the mental health of its faculty and staff. The University of Minnesota Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential professional consultation and referral services to address any personal or work concern that may be affecting your wellbeing. You can receive up to eight sessions at no cost if eligible. EAP is available to all benefits-eligible employees on all system campuses. Spouses and dependent children are also eligible for EAP services.
Mental Health Resources
All University of Minnesota mental health support resources can be found at mentalhealth.umn.edu, a comprehensive central hub that contains helpful information for all College of Design and University community members.
College of Design Mental Health Advocates
The College of Design Mental Health Advocates (MHA) are not counselors. MHAs are trained to identify and respond to students in distress, and refer them to possible resources. MHAs focus on mental health concerns of students but are available to talk with faculty and staff.
The Wellbeing Program
The University Wellbeing Program exists to provide open, flexible, customizable ways to help employees live balanced, fulfilling lives based on their own goals and needs. This approach is centered on eight dimensions of wellbeing: physical, emotional, intellectual, environmental, spiritual, social, occupational, and financial. Additionally, you can earn points by participating in the Wellbeing Program to earn substantial savings on your medical plan rates.
