Annuitant Privileges

Policy Details

Policy Number:
SAAP 07-02
Original Approval Date:
December 21, 2011
Last Revision Date:
July 1, 2026
Initiator:
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administrative Affairs
Responsible Party:
Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources

Contact

Questions regarding the interpretation of this policy should be directed to:

Human Resources

Purpose

This policy defines the privileges available to certain employees who have retired from UWM.

Scope

This policy applies to employees who have retired from UWM and receive an annuity from the Wisconsin Retirement System.  It is separate and distinct from SAAP 07-05, Emerit Status – Faculty, Academic Staff, and University Staff policy.

Definitions

UWM Annuitant: A former UWM employee who has retired from UWM and receives a monthly annuity from the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Policy

A. Eligibility and Annuitant Privileges

Any individual meeting the definition of a UWM Annuitant is eligible for the privileges listed below, subject to availability, approval where required, and continued compliance with UWM policies:

  1. University Identification Card. A UWM identification card may be retained for access to campus facilities requiring a University identification card.
  2. Information Technology Services. Continued access to campus IT services, including an ePanther account, may be granted upon request and subject to approval under the Annuitant ePanther Account Terms of Service.  Continued access to an ePanther account must be revalidated annually.

B. Responsibilities

Any UWM Annuitant granted access to any privileges under this policy must comply with all applicable federal and State laws, and UW System and UWM policies.  This includes but is not limited to SAAP 7-3, Faculty/Staff Code of Conduct, and UW Board of Regent Policy Document 25-3, Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources.  Failure to comply may result in suspension or revocation of privileges.

C. Privilege Revocation and Limitation

All privileges described in this policy are discretionary, non-contractual, and revocable.  UWM reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend, limit, or revoke any annuitant privilege at any time, including but not limited to situations involving: abuse or misuse of university facilities, systems, or resources; violations of applicable laws or university policies; and/or operational, security, or business needs.  Revocation or suspension of privileges may occur with or without prior notice, as deemed appropriate by UWM.

Policy History

December 21, 2011
Original
December 1, 2014
Reviewed
August 12, 2020
Reviewed
July 1, 2026
Revised