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Prior Approval Request Policy

Policies

… and Intellectual Property Statement of policy Federal awarding agencies are authorized, at their option, to waive cost-related and administrative prior written approvals required by the Code of Federal Regulations Title 2: Grants and …

https://wmich.edu/policies/prior-approval-request

WMU Research Acceleration Program (WRAP)

Policies

… of extramural funding from sponsored grants and awards. Summary of contents/major changes This policy … for these reinvested funds. 2. Stakeholders Most Impacted by the Policy This policy applies to all research personnel … Cost (F&A) – F&A costs are part of the funds awarded to the University to maintain the underlying research …

https://wmich.edu/policies/wrap

Recombinant or Synthetic DNA Biosafety Policy

Policies

…   Cognizant that these activities may be accompanied by some risks, the University requires recombinant or … to, laboratory animals, reagents, cell lines, devices, software, monoclonal antibodies, plasmids, and data. MTAs allow … have acquired a transposable element, even if the latter was donated from a recombinant vector no longer present, are …

https://wmich.edu/policies/recumbinant-or-synthetic-dna-biosafety-policy

Dual Use of Research Concern Policy

Policies

… that make up the institutional review and oversight by Western Michigan University of certain research to … is the responsibility of faculty and administrators to be aware of and comply with the law relative to their work, … with documentation on how the determination of DURC was concluded. Additionally, the PI will include all …

https://wmich.edu/policies/dual-use-research-concern-policy

Sabbatical Leave for Administrators

Policies

… leave is separate and distinct from sabbaticals covered by the WMU/WMU-AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement … 26.4 of the WMU/WMU-AAUP Agreement. 4.3. Sabbaticals awarded under this Policy are not part of the sabbatical … to the Dean of their college who, if they approve, will forward the request to the Provost. 4.2.3. If the Administrator …

https://wmich.edu/policies/sabbatical-administrators

Conflict of Interest, Anti-nepotism, Gifts - Employee

Policies

… the Conflicts of Interest in Research Policy administered by the Office of the Vice President for Research. … compromise their primary obligation to the University.  Furthermore, bias or the appearance of bias may undermine … use any information not available to the public that was obtained as a result of service to the University.   No …

https://wmich.edu/policies/conflict-interest-employee

Animal Use in Research, Teaching and Testing

Policies

… animals* with the best possible care and thorough oversight by adhering to standards and regulations promulgated under … Western Michigan University recognizes the value in scientific and medical knowledge developed through animal … information related to exceptions to the Guide and AWA for inclusion in regulatory reports and advising IACUC on …

https://wmich.edu/policies/animal-use-research-teaching-testing

Public Events Policy

WMU Student Center

… consistent with applicable law. Stakeholders Most Impacted by the Policy Anyone who wishes to use indoor or outdoor … Student Organizations (RSOs), such as grassy areas, walkways, or other similar areas 3.4. Designated Forums: … or groups may use Public Indoor Space for public, literary, scientific, recreational, or educational meetings, or for …

https://wmich.edu/policies/public-events

Eligibility To Serve As WMU Principal Investigators On Sponsored Projects Policy

Research and Innovation

… Western Michigan University submits proposals, and accepts awards for externally funded sponsored projects, the … expertise of the PI(s) submitting the proposal, the formal award is made to WMU. Under the general oversight and … sponsored project at WMU. 2. Stakeholders Most Impacted by the Policy All WMU employees who wish to apply for …

https://wmich.edu/policies/principal-investigators-eligibility

Mass Email Policy

Marketing and Strategic Communications

… however, it is not the only tool, nor is it always the best tool. The cumulative amount of time spent by students, faculty and staff on processing unwanted email … loss of personal and institutional productivity. Furthermore, improper use of mass email potentially exposes the …

https://wmich.edu/policies/mass-email