Summer Handbook 2010

for faculty and staff

This Handbook is for summer deans and department chairs, teaching faculty and staff. It is intended for planning purposes only. It does NOT contain summer class listings. The Summer Schedule of Classes contains student information about class schedules and special program highlights.

The guidelines outlined in the Summer Handbook serve for the overall campus. Schools and colleges have additional procedures for developing their summer programs.

UW-Madison Summer Sessions is a member of the Association of University Summer Sessions (AUSS), the North American Association of Summer Sessions (NAASS), and the North Central Conference of Summer Schools (NCCSS).

Summer Handbook Contents

  • Who enrolls in Summer Sessions at UW-Madison?
  • What courses are best offered in summer?
    Guidelines for planning, deadlines for course proposals.
  • How can I best plan and teach summer courses at UW-Madison? Information on Executive Committee approval, course changes, auditing, exam scheduling, and more.
  • When are the best times to schedule a course?
  • Where can I find information about grading and record keeping?
  • What other policies and procedures should I be aware of? Includes information on summer compensation and pay periods, and hiring visiting faculty, state agency personnel and graduate assistants.
  • Who can help me publicize my courses?

Program Planning, Budget Building, and Publication Schedule

Summer Session Codes 2010

Summer Sessions Deans' Council

Download entire Summer 2010 Handbook (pdf)