Faculty and Staff Resources
The Office of the Provost is committed to fostering a transparent and collaborative environment for our academic community. This section serves as a central hub for Faculty Governance and Operations, providing access to the Faculty Senate, Policies, Procedures and Guideline, the Academic Calendar, important deadlines and event schedules.
Faculty and Staff Governance
Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- Academic Affairs Faculty and Staff Recruitment Plan (updated 10/2025)
- Process for Developing and Approving New Programs
- Process for Academic Agreements (Articulation, Exchange, Collaboration)
- Request Form for New Academic Agreements
- Course Release and Buyout Guidelines
- Minimum Use Guidelines/Foundational Practices for the Learning Management System
- Guidelines for Student Absences due to Illness
- Guidelines on Timely and Useful Graded Feedback (updated 08/2025)
- Online Offerings and Course Modalities at Wentworth
- Intellectual Property Policy
- Course Evaluation Process and Dates (updated 09/2025)
- Academic Appeals
- Policy on Research Misconduct
- Policy on Outside Employment and Business Interests
- Wentworth Policy Directory
Academic Calendar, Deadlines and Schedules
- Important Academic Deadlines for 2025-2026
- Spring 2026 Activities Period Schedule
- 2025-2026 Important Dates and ICC Deadlines (updated 09/2025)
Faculty Evaluation and Plans of Work
For Evaluation of Transition Period Spring 2025 / Summer 2025 and Moving Forward
- MOU Regarding Evaluation Timeline for Faculty
- Plan of Work Template
- Evaluation Guidelines (new rubric)
Additional Faculty Resources
- CourseLeaf Program Admin (new and revised programs including, majors, minors, concentrations, certificates)
- CourseLeaf Course Admin (new and revised courses)
- Grants Information for Faculty
- Research Centers and Laboratories
- Endowed Professorships and Chairs
- Syllabus Template- Undergraduate
- Syllabus Template- Graduate
Committees
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Internal Grants Committee - Spark & Launch and Bistline
The Committee reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Provost for the Spark & Launch and Bistline Grants.
Members:Kelly Ozdemir, Office of Sponsored Research and GrantsJames McCusker, School of EngineeringCarlos Villamil, School of Architecture and DesignKristen Rosero, School of Sciences and HumanitiesKushagra Varma, School of ManagementFrank Kreimendahl, School of Computing and Data Science -
Honors and Awards Committee
The Provost’s Office convenes the Faculty Honors and Awards Committee to engage faculty in identifying colleagues whose contributions to teaching, scholarship, service, and student success exemplify the university’s mission. The awards administered by this committee are Presidential Awards and represent the highest level of faculty recognition at the Institute.Members:Salem Othman, School of Computing and Data ScienceMark Pasnik, School of Architecture and DesignGloria Monaghan, School of Sciences and HumanitiesMarisha Rawlins, School of EngineeringPayam Bakhshi, School of Management -
Intellectual Property Committee
The Intellectual Property Committee is responsible for the implementation and administration of Wentworth's IP Policy.Members:Hari Naganathan, School of ManagementSalem Othman, School of Computing and Data ScienceTroy Peters, School of Architecture and DesignUri Feldman, School of EngineeringCynthia Williams, School of Sciences and Humanities -
Sabbatical Committee
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Promotion Committee
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Institutional Review Board (IRB)