The following handbooks are provided in PDF format and must be read using Adobe’s Acrobat Reader^TM. To download a free copy, visit our Plug-ins page.

• Employee Handbook (291 KB pdf file)

In addition to the Employee Handbook, the University has supplemented the Handbook with separate stand-alone policies and procedures which may govern and/or supersede the language in the Handbook. The University is currently updating the Employee Handbook to consolidate all policies and procedures. In the interim, please contact Human Resources for guidance on the most current/applicable policy at hr@westernu.edu. Current University policies and procedures can be found here: https://www.westernu.edu/policy/.

• Faculty Handbook (349 KB pdf file)

  TIAA Voices of Experience 2016 Handbook (1.3 MB pdf file)

The University’s policies on promotion and tenure are outlined in the Faculty Handbook on pages 27 – 29 and five supplemental documents

• College of Health Sciences – supplement 3 (235 KB pdf file)
• College of Osteopathic Medicine – supplement 4 (440 KB pdf file)
• College of Pharmacy – supplement 5 (178 KB pdf file)
• College of Veterinary Medicine – supplement 7 and supplement 2 (1 MB pdf file)
• College of Graduate Nursing – supplement 6 (598 KB pdf file)
• College of Dental Medicine – supplement 1 (656 KB pdf file)
• College of Optometry – supplement 8 (426KB pdf file)