{"id":1094,"date":"2025-10-20T12:32:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T17:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/?page_id=1094"},"modified":"2026-08-22T09:16:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T14:16:15","slug":"faculty-resources-and-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/resources-for-instructors\/faculty-resources-and-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty Resources and Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 id=\"h-academic-freedom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academic Freedom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Free expression is a core value at UWM. As a public university, UWM must constantly balance the right of free speech on campus with ensuring that we are caring for all members of our community. More information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/regents\/policies\/commitment-to-academic-freedom-and-freedom-of-expression\/\">Regent Policy Document 4-21<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/policy\/library\/public-expression-of-opinion\/\">SAAP 7-13 Public Expression of Opinion<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/legal\/resources\/academic-freedom\/\">Office of Legal Affairs Resources: Academic Freedom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-center-for-advancing-student-learning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Center for Advancing Student Learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advancing-learning\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advancing-learning\/\">CASL <\/a>provides pedagogy and instructional technology support services and resources for instructors. Model life-long learning to your students by taking advantage of CASL to improve your teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-course-materials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Increase&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/\">accessibility<\/a>&nbsp;of course materials. Providing multiple ways to access class materials and reduce textbook costs lead to improved student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-course-reserve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Reserve<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please consider putting a copy of your textbook and other course materials on Course Reserve. See the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/libraries\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/libraries\/\">UWM Libraries Equipment and Reserve Services<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-dean-of-students\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dean of Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dean of Students offers consulting, training, and\u00a0<a type=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/deanofstudents\/\" id=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/deanofstudents\/\">assistance to faculty and staff<\/a>\u00a0on student-related issues, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/deanofstudents\/supportu-workshop\/\">Support U workshops<\/a>. To consult with the Dean of Students Office, use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/deanofstudents\/reporting-concerns\/\">Reporting Concerns Form<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:dos@uwm.edu\">dos@uwm.edu<\/a>\u00a0or 414-229-4632.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-sex-discrimination\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Sex Discrimination<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Title IX: Familiarize yourself with critical\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/titleix\/what-is-title-ix\/\">UWM and UWS Title IX-related policies<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity\/services\/title-ix\/make-a-report\/\">Title IX resources and reporting options<\/a>, and UWM employee\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity\/services\/title-ix\/employee-information\/\">reporting obligations<\/a>\u00a0online, or contact the Title IX Office (<a href=\"mailto:titleix@uwm.edu\">titleix@uwm.edu<\/a>, 414-229-7012).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-student-health-and-wellness-center\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Student Health and Wellness Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/faculty-staff\/\">Student Health and Wellness Center Faculty, Staff, Parent webpage<\/a>&nbsp;offers resources for employees that can help them support student health and well-being.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-wellness-support-for-employees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wellness Support for Employees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking care of yourself is essential to help maintain both your physical health and emotional wellbeing. \u00a0Prioritizing self-care also helps you better handle life challenges and support others around you, including students and colleagues who may be struggling with mental health issues or other traumatic events. Below are specific resources, support systems and benefits that are available to employees. Reach out to Tracy Oles,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:teo@uwm.edu\"><u>teo@uwm.edu<\/u><\/a>, with questions about accessing any of the resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/hr\/wellness-programs-and-resources\"><strong><u>UWM Wellness Resources<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that support you wherever you are on your personal wellness journey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/panthers.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/HR-Web\/IQDedcF96e3JTrC1jkh-vFS6AUBIEiHzEgv3pBPo5INRPl4?e=Mllr9M\"><strong><u>UWM Health Coaching<\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>available onsite or virtually for you to receive assistance working on health or personal related goals including mental health support. Available to all employees regardless of enrollment in the group health insurance plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/hr\/wellness-programs-and-resources\/mental-health-resources-for-employees\/\"><strong><u>Mental Health Resources<\/u><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>that offer a variety of support options especially if you are experiencing difficult emotions like feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or hopeless.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-uwm-police-department\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>UWM Police Department<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For emergencies or immediate assistance, call 414-229-9911 or 9-911 from a campus phone. Download the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/data-policies-resources\/uwm-emergency-alerts\/rave-guardian-mobile-app\/\">Rave Guardian Mobile App<\/a>&nbsp;to your smartphone to connect directly with UWMPD through texting, confidential tips, location sharing, emergency button, and other campus safety resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-215\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/\">Resources<\/a><\/div><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/academic-program-resources\/\">Academic Program Resources<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/accreditation\/\">Accreditation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/department-chair-resources\/\">Department Chair Resources<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/distinguished-professors\/\">Distinguished Professors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/microcredentials\/\">Microcredentials<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/resources-for-instructors\/\">Resources for Instructors<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/resources-for-instructors\/uwm-syllabus-template\/\">UWM Syllabus Template<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/resources-for-instructors\/academic-policies\/\">Academic Policies<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"current\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/resources-for-instructors\/faculty-resources-and-support\/\"><span aria-current=\"page\">Faculty Resources and Support<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/resources-for-instructors\/best-practices-for-preparing-canvas-sites\/\">Best Practices for Preparing Canvas Sites<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/resources-for-instructors\/student-success-policies-and-resources\/\">Student Success Policies and Resources<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/resources-for-instructors\/student-health-and-wellness\/\">Resources for Student Health and Wellness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/resources-for-instructors\/emergency-preparedness\/\">Emergency Preparedness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/resources-for-instructors\/guide-to-textbook-and-course-content-selection\/\">Textbook and Course Content Selection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/planning\/\">Planning<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academicaffairs\/resources\/professional-licensure-disclosures\/\">Professional Licensure Disclosures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":0,"parent":154,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"class_list":["post-1094","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"uwm_unpublish_requested":false,"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.5 (Yoast SEO v28.5) - 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