University of West Georgia is a unit of the University System of Georgia and is governed by the Board of Regents through the Chancellor and Staff of the Central Office of the University System.  Details concerning the general policies of the Board of Regents are published periodically in the Board of Regents Policy Manual, University System of Georgia.  Information regarding policies adopted for particular institutions or the exact wording of a specific policy is contained in the official minutes of the Board.  These documents are available to the faculty and staff upon request.

The University is also governed by statutes which have been approved by the Board of Regents.  These statutes contain official statements of general policy, rules, regulations, procedures, organizations, and governance at the University of West Georgia.  The Board of Regents retains the power to modify, amend, or repeal the statutes of the University. 

 A copy of the organizational chart of the University of West Georgia has been inserted into this Handbook.

 This handbook is a compilation of general policies and procedures which affect the professional activities of the faculty and staff at the University of West Georgia.

 This handbook and its provisions do not constitute an employment contract or agreement, nor any part thereof, between the University and any employee.

 The rules and regulations within this handbook are subject to change by appropriate action of the faculty and/or administration.  Such changes become effective on the date they are approved by the President of the University.