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Administrative Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
- Chapter 1: ​Powers and Authority of the Board of Trustees
- Chapter 2: Presidential and Administrative Authority and Organization
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Chapter 3: University Wide Policies
- 3-1 Consensual Relationships
- 3-2 Workplace Violence
- 3-3 Guidelines for Handling Injuries on Campus
- 3-4 Fraud and Fraudulent Activities
- 3-5 Weapons Policy
- 3-6 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Protocol
- 3-7 Procedures for Granting Contracting Authority
- 3-8 Contract Review Process
- 3-9 Conflict of Interest Guidelines
- 3-10 Expressive Activity and Advocacy Policy
- 3-12 Disposal or Transfer of Computers and Other Digital Assets
- 3-13 Fundraising, Solicitation and Commercial Sales
- 3-14 Social Security Number Privacy
- 3-15 Supplemental Assignments
- 3-16 Accommodation of Religious Obligations
- 3-17 Alcohol Use Guidelines
- 3-18 Closing the University or Delaying operations due to weather or Other Adverse Conditions
- 3-19 Business Expense Policy
- 3-20 Freedom of Information Policy
- 3-21 Building Access Controls
- 3-22 Sign Language Interpreter Policy
- 3-23 Digital Communication
- 3-25 Drug-Free Workplace
- 3-26 Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989
- 3-27 Tobacco-Free Policy
- 3-28 Academic Freedom
- 3-29 Research Integrity and Misconduct
- 3-30 Data Stewardship
- 3-31 Responsible Use of Computing
- 3-32 Business Relationships
- 3-33 SAP Security-Authority, Rights & Responsibilities
- 3-34 Managing Conflicts of interest in Public Health Service Funded Research Projects
- 3-35 Minors Participating in CMU Activities
- 3-36 Workplace Violence- Threat Management Team Operating Procedures
- 3-38 Web Policy
- 3-39 Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy
- 3-40 Student Bereavement
- 3-41 Operation of Motorized Utility Vehicles
- 3-42 Information Security Policy
- 3-43 Approval for International Travel (Travel Abroad)
- 3-44 Oversight of controlled substances in research
- 3-45 Record Management Policy
- 3-46 Facility Use Policy
- 3-47 Institutional Biosafety Program
- 3-48 Password Policy
- 3-49 Secure Configurations Policy - Workstations
- 3-50 Laboratory Safety Policy
- 3-51 Field Work Safety Policy
- 3-52 Gender Recognition and Lived/Chosen Name Policy
- 3-53 Information Security Incident Response Policy
- 3-54 Secure Configurations Policy- Printers
- 3-55 European Union General Data Protection Regulation
- 3-57 Secure Server Configurations Policy
- 3-58 Laboratory Entry and Access Policy
- 3-59 Export Controls
- 3-60 Emergency Management Program
- 3-61 Intellectual Property
- 3-62 False Claims Act
- 3-63 Social Media Policy
- 3-64 Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines
- 3-65 Authorship and Acknowledge in Scholarly Publications
- 3-67 Off-Site Collaborative Research Activities
- 3-68 Technology Transfer of CMU Intellectual Property
- 3-69 Public Statement Policy
- 3-70 Micro-Mobility Device Policy
- 3-71 Animal Subject Research
- 3-72 Vehicle Policy
- 3-73 Safe and Responsible Use and Operations of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
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Chapter 4: Employment: Faculty and Staff
- 4-1 Serious and Catastrophic Leave (SCL) Bank
- 4-2 Criminal History Checks
- 4-3 Family and Medical Leave
- 4-4 Retiree Status
- 4-5 Military Leave- Long-Term
- 4-6 Listserv and Announcements for Faculty and Staff
- 4-7 Staff Hiring Process
- 4-8 Performance Reviews
- 4-9 Tuition Benefit Plan
- 4-10 Search Firms
- 4-11 Overtime/ Compensatory Time
- 4-12 Independent Contractors
- 4-13 Senior Officer Search and Selection Procedures/ Guidelines
- 4-14 CMU's Responsibility for Immigration Expenses
- 4-15 Moving Expense
- 4-16 Nepotism/ Family Employment
- 4-17 Fixed-Term Faculty
- 4-18 Continuation of Health Insurance- COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) of 1985
- 4-19 Continuation of Insurance Benefits- Unpaid Leave of Absence
- 4-20 Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form)
- 4-21 Compensation Philosophy
- 4-22 Additional Compensation
- 4-23 Survivor Benefits
- 4-24 Work Accommodation Process
- 4-25 Cell Phone Allowance Policy
- 4-26 Endowed Chair/ Professor Search Procedure
- 4-27 Release Time for Employee Volunteer Activities
- 4-28 Joint Appointments
- 4-29 Dual Career Policy
- 4-30 Alternative Work Schedules
- 4-31 Tuition waiver benefits for Grant-Funded Graduate Research
- 4-32 CMU Medical Faculty Salary Program
- 4-33 Pre-Employment Substance Abuse Testing- College of Medicine
- 4-34 Search Waivers
- 4-35 Teaching Faculty Qualifications Policy and Procedures
- 4-36 Procedures for Evaluation of Deans and Other Academic Senior Officers
- 4-37 Flexible Worksite
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Chapter 5: Academic Structure, Programs and Regulations
- 5-1 Facilities and Administrative Costs: Collection and Distribution
- 5-2 Pre-Professional Advisers
- 5-3 Copyright Compliance
- 5-4 Human Subject Research
- 5-5 Boat Safety
- 5-6 Vivaria Per Diem Fees
- 5-7 Student Academic Division Complaint Tracking Procedures
- 5-8 Credit Hour Definition and Application to Courses
- 5-9 Academic Centers and Institutes
- 5-10 Vivaria Access: Visitors Policy
- Chapter 6: Financial and Insurance Arrangements; Fees, Fines and Penalties
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Chapter 7: Students, Scholarships and Financial Aid
- 7-1 University Graduate Out-of-State Tuition Merit Award Program
- 7-2 Out-of-State Tuition Award Program for Graduate Students from Neighboring Regions
- 7-3 Issuance of Student Email Accounts
- 7-4 Resident Status Policy
- 7-5 International Programs
- 7-6 Chalking Policy
- 7-7 Listservs and Announcements for Students
- 7-8 Tuition Rate for International Student Cohorts
- 7-9 Criminal Background Checks for students
- 7-10 Admissions, Tuition and Scholarships for Non-Citizen, Long-Term U.S. Residents/Undocumented Students
- 7-11 Post-Admission Substance Abuse- College of Medicine
- 7-12 Student Short-Term Military Service Policy
- 7-13 Posthumous Academic Recognition
- 7-14 International Student Insurance
- Chapter 9: University Facilities, Buildings, Housing and Grounds
- Chapter 10: Development Fund, Alumni Association and Gifts Policies
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Chapter 12: HIPAA
- 12-1 HIPAA: Organization for Compliance
- 12-2 HIPAA: Hybrid Entity Defined
- 12-3 HIPAA: Notice of Privacy Practices
- 12-4 HIPAA: Reporting and Investigating Privacy and Security Incidents/ Complaints
- 12-5 HIPAA: Breach Notification
- 12-6 HIPAA: Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information
- 12-7 HIPAA: Contingency Plans for Electronic Protected Health Information
- 12-8 HIPAA: Workforce Security and Information Access Management
- 12-9 HIPAA: Protecting Electronic Protected Health Information Policy
- 12-10 HIPAA: Sanctions for Breach of Privacy and Security of PHI
- 12-11 HIPAA: Individual Rights
- 12-12 HIPAA: Psychotherapy Notes
- 12-13 HIPAA Safeguards
- 12-14 HIPAA: Maintenance of PHI
- Chapter 13: Miscellaneous
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Administrative Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
All administrative policies, procedures and guidelines are compiled in the Administrative Policies Manual.
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All policies, procedures and guidelines listed are applicable to the entire university.
Newly revised policies
These are policies that have recently been revised.
3-5 Weapons Policy
Policies that have been removed
9-3 Solid Waste Management (removed/deleted on 10-04-2024)
9-4 Green Cleaning (removed/deleted on 10-04-2024)
Priority policies
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3-5 Weapons Policy