Summary of Recent Changes to Policy and Procedure
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6/25/08
PPM 8-12.4 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter XII CODE OF FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - PART IV
This policy was revised to clarify the responsibility of the faculty member when assigning self-written course material(s).
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6/25/08
PPM 1-4 ACQUISITION OF BOOKS; ACCEPTANCE AND DISPOSAL OF COMPLIMENTARY BOOKS
This policy was updated to bring the book policy into compliance with state law.
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6/18/08
PPM 3-7 AUTHORIZATIONS AND APPROVALS REQUIRED FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
Editorial changes have been made to reflect the new ePAF process.
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6/18/08
PPM 8-7 UNIVERSITY RELATIONS: TERMINATION AND PROGRAMS DISCONTINUANCE
This was editorially changed to reflect a Academic Freedom and Faculty Rights Committee name change.
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6/18/08
PPM 8-9 UNIVERSITY SPEECH POLICIES
This was editorially changed to reflect a Academic Freedom and Faculty Rights Committee name change.
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6/18/08 (dated 1/28/08)
PPM 2-21 LEAVES OF ABSENCE (HEALTH-RELATED)
This policy was editorially changed at the request of HR to reflect the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008 updates in regards to Military Active Duty.
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2/11/08
PPM 9-5 APPOINTMENTS, RETENTION, PROMOTION, AND TENURE
The changes in this policy more clearly defines the voting procedure for auxiliary appointments.
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1/14/08
PPM 3-2 BANKING SERVICES
The changes update the policy to be relevant in terms of current banking practices and strengthen language prohibiting the use of the University’s name and/or taxpayer identification number on bank accounts not properly authorized by the Board of Trustees.
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1/14/08
PPM 2.21 LEAVES OF ABSENCE (HEALTH-RELATED)
The changes to this policy clarify the current practice for sick-leave and other health related leaves with or without pay..
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1/14/08 PPM 2.22 LEAVES OF ABSENCE (NON HEALTH-RELATED)
The changes to this policy clarify the current practice for leaves of absence with or without pay.
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11/27/07
PPM 8-6 FACULTY RETENTION AND TENURE
This policy was changed to accurately reflect the correct committee (RPT Standards) that establishes standards as identified in Section VII, B, 5.
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9/24/07
PPM 1-19 FIREARMS ON CAMPUS (Interim)
This interim policy sets forth the University's policy on firearms on campus and provides that violation of this policy subjects faculty, staff and student to internal University disciplinary processes.
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9/10/07
PPM 3-10 TRAVEL POLICY
This policy was editorial changed to conform with the IRS accountability plan per legal counsel's recommendation.
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7/11/07
PPM 2-0.1 PERSONNEL FILE
This editorial revision updates terminology in accordance with change in State law.
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5/14/07
(New) PPM 9-5.7 APPOINTMENT, REAPPOINTMENT AND EVALUATION OF AUXILIARY FACULTY AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
This new policy was created to maintain the high quality of all University faculty and other classroom teachers by establishing minimum guidelines .
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4/24/07
PPM 2-46 EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
This policy was editorially revised to reflect modifications to the Social Security Benefit age qualification and to update terminology.
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4/10/07
PPM 3-10 FINANCIAL - TRAVEL POLICY
This policy change is a clarification of procedure for arranging for and processing travel for visitors to campus.
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4/09/07
PPM 9-5 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter V - Section 1, APPOINTMENTS, RETENTION, PROMOTION, AND TENURE
PPM 9-5.1 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter V - Section 2, APPOINTMENTS, RETENTION, PROMOTION, AND TENURE
PPM 9-4 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter IV, COLLEGE FACULTIES AND COUNCIL
These policy revisions are in regard to policies and procedures related to making faculty appointments including the closely related matter of granting tenure at the time of a faculty appointment.
PPM 9-5.5 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter V - Sections 6 & 7, APPOINTMENTS, RETENTION, PROMOTION, AND TENURE
PPM 8-5 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter V, FACULTY COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS
PPM 9-3 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter III, THE ACADEMIC SENATE
These policies were updated in response to the creation of the Consolidated Hearing Committee and the changes to Academic Freedom and Faculty Rights Committee.
PPM 8-12.5 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter XII, CODE OF FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - PART V
A new Part (d) in #8 is added to instruct the Consolidated Hearing Committee regarding misconduct charge(s).
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3/12/07
PPM 8-6 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter VI, FACULTY RETENTION AND TENURE
This policy reflects the updates made to the Faculty Parental Leaves of Absence policy.
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3/12/07
PPM 8-8.1 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter XIII - A, FACULTY PARENTAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE
This change updates the old Parental Leaves Policy clarifying the benefits of the policy.
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3/12/07
(New) PPM 8-8.2 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter XIII - B, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (SOM) PARENTAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE
This is a new policy that applies specifically to the School of Medicine in regards to Parental Leaves of Absence.
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2/12/07
PPM 9-8 UNDERGRADUATE STUDY AND DEGREES
This policy replaces the old "Graduation" policy. Significant changes include recalibration of credit hours to reflect change from quarter to semester, departmental process for modifications for additional credit hours, residency requirements, and higher grade minimum. Establishment of Catalog Rights is also included.
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2/12/07
PPM 3-19 EFFORT REPORTING POLICY
An effort reporting system is required by the federal government. This new policy outlines the procedure to ensure compliance.
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2/09/07
PPM 2-8.1 REDUCTION IN FORCE AND SEVERANCE PAY
Minor editorially changes were made to clarify the wording of the Rehire Policy at the request of Human Resources.
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1/04/07
PPM 2-76 VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE AND ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT
A reference to a FAQ regarding the policy was added at the request of General Counsel.
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9/19/06
PPM 9-5.6 FACULTY REGULATIONS - CHAPTER 5 - Section 9
This policy was editorially revised to reflect Academic Freedom and Faculty Rights Committee name change.
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9/07/06
PPM 1-18 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE POLICY
This policy was reformatted and editorially revised to reflect committee name changes.
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5/22/06
PPM 2-0.1 PERSONNEL FILE
This policy was reformatted and editorially revised to clarify procedure.
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5/08/2006
(New)PPM 8-8.1 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter XIII, FACULTY PARENTAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE
This new policy outlines parental leaves of absence for the birth or adoption of children by regular faculty.
PPM 8-12.5 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter XII, CODE OF FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - PART V
Changes to this policy add clarifications that are a result of the formation of the Consolidated Hearing Committee.
PPM 8-7 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter VII, TERMINATIONS AND PROGRAM DISCONTINUANCE
This change moves policy regarding the Academic Freedom and Faculty Right Committee to Section 11 of PPM 9-3 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter III, The ACADEMIC SENATE
PPM 9-3 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter III, The ACADEMIC SENATE
This change moves information regarding Academic Freedom and Faculty Right Committee from PPM 8-7, UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter VII, TERMINATIONS AND PROGRAM DISCONTINUANCE to PPM 9-3. The Academic Freedom and Faculty Right Committee information now is listed as Section 11 of PPM 9-3.
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4/10/2006
(New) PPM 2-76, VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE AND ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT
This policy addresses violence on campus and extends to persons conducting business with or visiting the University even if they are not affiliated with the University.
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4/06/2006
PPM 3-21, PETTY CASH FUNDS (Editorial Revisions)
This policy was editorially revised to remove the procedure portions from the policy. The procedures are posted separately on Administrative Services website. A link to this website is provided on the policy.
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2/13/2006
PERSONNEL SECTION
PPM 2-8, Staff Employee Separations
PPM 2-8.1, Reduction in Force and Severance Pay
PPM 2-9, Corrective Action and Termination Policy for Staff Employees
PPM 2-25, Staff Employee Grievances
PPM 2-32, Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Complaint Policy
These Human Resource policies have been updated to reflect new standards/definitions. The procedures have been separated from the policies and are listed in the REFERENCE section of the policy.
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2/03/2006
PPM 8-10 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS- Chapter X CODE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (“STUDENT CODE”) (EDITORIAL REVISIONS)
The revision is in footnote 1 of Section III. The word "will" was changed to "may."
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12/12/2005
PPM 2-70 USE AND SECURITY OF PROPERTY
This policy was updated to reflect the University's cell phone policy.
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10/11/05
PPM 3-24, 3-2, 3-11, 3-20, 3-7, 3-8, 3.21 FINANCIAL POLICIES (EDITORIAL REVISIONS)
The revisions to these policies were in response to a request from Vice President Combe (Administrative Services), Vice President Harper (Human Resources) and President Michael K. Young. These are editorial revisions/terminology updates only and are not policy changes.
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8/10/05
PPM 2-32 DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, STAFF EMPLOYMENT GRIEVANCES: OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS PROCEDURES FOR ALLEGING DISCRIMINATION OR HARASSMENT AND FOR INITIATING STAFF EMPLOYMENT GRIEVANCES.
This revision is an interim policy to clarify procedures for initiating staff grievances.
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5/16/05
PPM 9-5.1 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter V - Section 2 APPOINTMENTS, RETENTION, PROMOTION, AND TENURE
The revision to this policy was adds clarification to the promotion of Professor.
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4/18/05
PPM 8-12.6 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter XII CODE OF FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES- PART VI
The revision to this policy was necessitated by creation of the Consolidated Hearing Committee.
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3/21/05
PPM 9-7 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter VII - Section 16 ACCOMMODATIONS
The Accommodations policy was adopted to preserve academic freedom and integrity as they are expressed collectively by the colleges and departments as well as individually through research and teaching.
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3/29/05
PPM 9-5.1 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter V - Section 2 APPOINTMENTS, RETENTION, PROMOTION, AND TENURE
Significant changes to Retention, Promotion and Tenure (RPT) Policy streamling the RPT process.
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3/11/05
PPM 8-12.1 CODE OF FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS
PPM 8-12.2 CODE OF FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: PART II ACADEMIC RIGHTS OF FACULTY MEMBERS
PPM 8-12.4 CODE OF FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: PART IV RULES
PPM 8-12.7 CODE OF FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: PART VII TERMINATION FOR OTHER REASONS
PPM 9-5.3 UNIVERSITY RPT STANDARDS [AND APPEALS] COMMITTEE
PPM 6-1.1 POLICY FOR RESEARCH MISCONDUCT
These revisions were necessitated by creation of the Consolidated Hearing Committee. Wording was changed to reflect the new terminology.
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1/07/05
PPM 3-7 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH INVESTMENT POLICIES
Link to "Cash Management Pool Management Guidelines" added to policy for easy access.
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1/07/05
PPM 2-46 EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Editorial changes made to policy to reflect current terminology.
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11/17/04
PPM 5-1.1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES' REVIEW OF SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS
This is a new policy defines the role of the Trustees in the approval process of significant transactions.
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10/07/04
PPM 3-6 DEVELOPMENT FUND RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
This policy was editorial revised to reflect new guidelines on use of funds.
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8/27/04
PPM 4-8 PROCUREMENT FROM VENDOR IN WHICH UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEE HAS AN INTEREST
This policy was combined in March 2004 with Policy 2-30 CONFLICT OF INTEREST and is no longer a valid university policy. THIS POLICY HAS BEEN DELETED.
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8/027/04
PPM 4-15 CREDIT CARDS
This policy which was last revised in 1981 is no longer valid. The policy dealt with the use of Gasoline Credit Cards and the procedures related to them. In recent years the Utah Legislature passed a bill that requires the use of State of Utah issued "fuel card" for vehicles. These cards are issued to each vehicle on campus and are administered by the University's Motor Pool. All of the cards that the University used in the past have been revoked and policy PPM 4-15 no longer applies to campus. THIS POLICY HAS BEEN DELETED.
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8/27/04
PPM 2-30 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Internet link to old policies have been removed because early drafts of this policy may be confusing to those referencing the final policy
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7/28/04
PPM 8-3 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS- Chapter III, Section 1
An editorial change has been made to the University Regulations, Chapter III, Section 1 to remove a reference to "Administrative Council" which is no longer functioning committee.
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7/27/04
PPM 8-2 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS- Chapter II, Section 4
An editorial change has been made to the University Regulations, Chapter II, Section 4 to include "Undergraduate Council" that was inadvertently left off of previous versions. A reference to Administrative Council was removed since it is no longer functioning.
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7/07/04
PPM 9-7 FACULTY REGULATIONS- Chapter VII, Section 9
An editorial change has been made to the Faculty Regulations, Chapter VII, to reflect recent changes made to the recently revised Student Code.
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6/30/04
PPM 2 PERSONNEL SECTION
Editorial changes have been made to the Personnel Section of PPM to reflect title changes made in recent years. The following policies have been amended:
PPM 2-1
PPM 2-8
PPM 2-10
PPM 2-31
PPM 2-4
PPM 2-9
PPM 2-21
PPM 2-33
PPM 2-5
PPM 2-9.1
PPM 2-25
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6/23/04
PPM 9-3 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter III, THE ACADEMIC SENATE
The editorial changes to the language of this policy were made in response to the establishment of the Consolidated Hearing Committee (CHC). The Faculty Hearing Committee is no longer in existence with the establishment of the CHC. References to the Faculty Hearing Committee have been removed.
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5/10/04
PPM 2-14 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) POLICY
This policy formalizes the University Policy that has been followed since the existence of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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5/10/04
PPM 8-6 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter VI, FACULTY RETENTION AND TENURE OF REGULAR FACULTY
This policy was revised to address the length of the probationary period and circumstances for shortening or extending it.
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5/10/04
PPM 8-10 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter X, CODE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ("STUDENT CODE")
This policy was revised to identify college authority lines in hearing student misconduct cases.
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4/19/04
PPM 9-3 SECTION 10:CONSOLIDATED HEARING COMMITTEE FOR FACULTY DISPUTES
This policy establishes a Consolidated Hearing Committee as the hearing body for faculty grievances, complaints and disputes.
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3/17/04
PPM 2-6A SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS
This policy was editorially revised for clarification purposes under the direction of the Vice President for Human Resources and Assistant Vice President for Policy and Procedure.
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3/17/04
PPM 2-6 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON DISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT
This policy was editorially revised for clarification purposes under the direction of the Vice President for Human Resources and Assistant Vice President for Policy and Procedure.
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3/08/2004
PPM 2-30 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
The interim policy was accepted as the new Policy for Conflict of Interest. It describes the process by which the University identifies, evaluates and manages individual financial conflict of interest
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2/09/2004
PPM 2-30 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (Interim)
This policy was accepted as the new Interim Policy for Conflict of Interest. It describes the process by which the University identifies, evaluates and manages individual financial conflict of interest
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2/09/2004
PPM 1-18 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE SECURITY POLICY
This policy was established to help protect the University from the growing threats of identity theft and security attacks in the electronic area.
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12/8/2003
PPM 9-3 UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY COMMITTEE (Section 4, 9)
This policy was changed to include the newly established Academic Senate's University Diversity Committee
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9/8/2003
PPM 1-18 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE SECURITY POLICY (Interim)
This interim policy was established to help protect the University from the growing threats of identity theft and security attacks in the electronic area.
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7/8/2003
PPM 1-17 USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND RECORDS
This is a new policy which establishes and clarifies rules governing the use of electronic signatures and records at the University.
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6/9/2003
PPM 8-2 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter II, ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY
PPM 8-6 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter VI, FACULTY RETENTION AND TENURE
PPM 9-5.1 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter V, Section 2, APPOINTMENTS, RETENTION, PROMOTION, AND TENURE
These policies were revised to clarify the distinction among different units and their powers to grant tenure.
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2/10/03
PPM 2-0; 8-2; 8-5; 8-6.1; 8-12.1; 9-2; and 9-5.4
These policies were revised to eliminate the rank of Affiliate Librarian
PPM 8-10 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter X, CODE OF STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ("STUDENT CODE")
This policy has been revised to make the processes and rights of students accused of misconduct more clear. The code has been divided into seven sections, making it easier to apply to different types of actions. A provision regarding the sale of class notes has also been added.
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12/09/02
PPM 9-9.1 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter IX - Section 7 GRADUATE STUDIES AND DEGREES
The exam and thesis regulations were revised to correspond with new policy.
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10/14/02
PPM 1-14 CLOSURE OF THE UNIVERSITY
This policy was revised to clarify essential employees that are needed in the operation of the University when closure conditions exist. It also provides procedures for payment of staff members who are required to work during closure of the University.
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10/14/02
PPM 9-6 FACULTY REGULATIONS - CHAPTER VI, UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
This policy was revised to add Human Biology to the coursed accepted in the area of high school science for admission to the University.
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4/8/02
PPM 2-59 STAFF COMPENSATION
This policy was revised to consolidate 14 compensation-specific policies into one policy. In conjunction with these changes, the following policies were eliminated:
2-11 Employment of Minors
2-20 Hours of Work and Work Week
2-20.1 Flexible Time Scheduling of Non-exempt Staff
Employees
2-61 Permanent Staff Wage and Salary
Administration Policy
2-61.1 Temporary Nonexempt Staff Wage and Salary
Administration Policy
2-61.3 Leadworker Policy
2-61.4 On Call Pay Policy
2-61.5 Call-Back Policy
2-61.6 Shift Differential
2-62 Job Evaluation
2-66 Overtime Compensation for
Nonexempt Employees
2-67 Additional Compensation and
Overload Policy
2-68 Requirements of the Fair Labor
Standards Act
2-69 Payment in Kind Policy
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1/28/02
PPM 2-26.1 MEDICAL PRACTICE PLAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FULL-TIME FACULTY
This policy was revised to eliminate irrelevant material and to add more flexibility to making changes to the policy.
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12/10/01
PPM 4-4 RESTRICTED PURCHASES AND SPECIAL PROCUREMENT
This policy changes the approval process for memberships and payments to charitable organizations. It also clarifies restrictions and criteria for purchasing items such as radioactive material, radiation generating equipment, research animals, and compressed gases.
PPM 3-42 PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM
This policy was revised to increase the deductible from $500 to $1,000 for equipment losses due to theft.
PM 2-3 ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEW STAFF EMPLOYEES
This policy change adds a level of orientation at the department or local level for new staff employees.
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10/8/01
PPM 9-8.1 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter VIII - Section 8, GRADUATION
This policy has been revised to bring it in line with current practices in AOCE.
PPM 9-5.3 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter V, Section 4, APPOINTMENTS, RETENTION PROMOTION AND TENURE
This policy was revised to more clearly clarify the time lines for appeals concerning retention, promotion and tenure.
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8/13/01
PPM 3-8 SPECIAL STUDENT COURSE FEES AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS
This policy was revised to clarify the difference between the special program fees and special course fees. The policy was also revised with a substantive change to clarify that special program fees and special course fees cannot be used for salaries for instructional personnel.
PPM 9-3 FACULTY REGULATIONS-Chapter III, THE ACADEMIC SENATE
This policy was revised to increase the membership from 10 to 15 on the University RPT Standards and Appeals Committee.
PPM 9-9.23 GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GUIDELINES
This is a new policy that outlines the requirements for a Graduate Certificate, which will require about 15 credit hours of designated work.
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5/14/01
PPM 1-16 WORLD WIDE WEB RESOURCES POLICY
This new policy outlines procedures for students, faculty and staff regarding the use of the University's World Wide Web information resources.
PPM 6-7 OWNERSHIP OF COPYRIGHTABLE WORKS AND RELATED WORKS
This revision provides guidelines for determining copyright ownership.
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4/23/01
PPM 2-12.1 DRUG TESTING
This new policy outlines procedures for maintaining a drug-free workplace for University of Utah Health Sciences Center faculty, employees, students, and volunteers, who work in patient sensitive positions.
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12/04/00
PPM 2-32 and PPM 2-25 STAFF GRIEVANCES PROCESS - PPM 2-25 NOW OBSOLETE
These two policies were combined into a revised PPM 2-32 DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, STAFF EMPLOYMENT GRIEVANCES: OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONS PROCEDURES FOR ALLEGING DISCRIMINATION OR HARASSMENT AND FOR INITIATING STAFF EMPLOYMENT GRIEVANCES.
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9/22/00
PPM 2-30 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
This policy was editorially revised to change the amount from $5,000 to $10,000 in the section dealing with "Significant financial interest," to bring it in line with federal guidelines.
PPM 3-8 SPECIAL STUDENT COURSE FEES AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS
This policy was revised concerning special course fees and special service fees
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6/23/00 PPM 9-3 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter III, THE ACADEMIC SENATE
This policy was revised to include in the University RPT Standards and Appeals Committee membership that a minimum of three members must be involved in the review of standards and a minimum of five members must be involved to hear appeals.
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6/12/00
PPM 3-20 COST TRANSFERS AFFECTING FEDERAL SPONSORED AGREEMENTS
This policy was revised to bring it in line with current simplified procedures.
PPM 6-1.1 POLICY FOR RESEARCH MISCONDUCT
This policy was revised to bring it into compliance with federal requirements.
PPM 8-12.5 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - CHAPTER XII CODE OF FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES -PART V
This policy was revised to claridy ambiguities between the Faculty Code and the Research Misconduct Policy.
PPM 9-7 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter VII INSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION
This policy was revised to change the deadline of when students must decide whether a course will be taken for credit or no credit. It was also revised to set up procedures to move toward uniform evaluation of classes.
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3/13/00
PPM 9-6 FACULTY REGULATIONS - Chapter VI UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
This policy was revised to extend the period from the original one term to one year during which a student may return to the University after an absence without reapplying.
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1/28/00
PPM 8-7 UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Chapter VII , ACADEMIC FREEDOM TERMINATIONS AND PROGRAM DISCONTINUANCE
This policy was revised to conform with PPM 8-12 concerning grounds for dismissal. There were two substantive changes. The first change was to make it clear that the only cause for termination for a faculty member was for violation of one or more of the rules set forth in the Code of Faculty Rights and Responsibilities. The second change was if a faculty member is involved in a termination because of medical reasons, the new policy would make the final decision the decision of the President and not the Board of Trustees.
PPM 9-7 FACULTY REGULATIONS, Chapter VII, INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION
This policy was revised to reflect the change from the quarter to semester system concerning the drop/add period for classes.