Eight faculty received tenure during 2000, five women and three men. No minorities received tenure. During 2000 two academic staff promotions were granted, to one woman and one man. Because UW-Platteville campus is small and many departments may only have one or two academic staff, there are not opportunities to advance into higher level positions. Many staff are hired at a high level, rather than an entry level.
Turnover is low.
Job security is an important factor at UW-Platteville. It is an important tool used by the university to retain staff despite lack of promotion opportunities. One person of color holds a multi-year appointment. Each year in the fall 1. Each year in the spring 1.