Resources for Faculty

These pages present resources for the College of Arts & Sciences faculty. Here, you will find information and links to help you with all aspects of your work as a faculty member in Arts & Sciences, whether you have just joined the W&M community or have been here for years. Topics covered:

• Teaching & Course Development
• Student Support & Advising
• Faculty Research
• Committees & Policies
• Tenure & Promotion
• Annual Faculty Awards 
• Faculty Funding

Please also visit the links for W&M Faculty & Staff, which will connect you to various offices and support across campus, including Human Resources, Information Technology, Campus Services, Professional Organizations, and Wellness & Safety. New faculty may find these tips and suggestions, collected by the Provost's Office, helpful.

Guiding Documents

Terms and conditions of all Arts & Sciences faculty contracts are governed by the Faculty Handbook and the Arts & Sciences Faculty Manual. These documents include information about administrative organization, appointment categories, evaluation, leaves, disciplinary procedures, grievance processes, and contractual expectations.

The Graduate and Undergraduate Catalogs include academic regulations and degree requirements.

 Reporting Responsibilities

The Office of Compliance & Equity supports the university's commitment to a culture of compliance and ethics. Arts & Sciences faculty are required by law to report abuse, discrimination, and other forms of unethical or illegal conduct.