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Mass Texting Policy

Policies

… to applicable state and federal laws.  The Policy is to support best practices and minimize overuse of texting. … rather than a primary communication tool.  The Policy is designed to respect and maintain individuals’ rights to … text from a faculty member to his or her class about an assignment. 8.8.  What is an example of unacceptable text …

https://wmich.edu/policies/mass-texting-policy

Other Support Disclosure Policy

Research and Innovation

… Other Support Disclosure Policy Policy number 17-29 Responsible … (RPPR), other NIH-related milestones, and when there are significant changes to a Senior/Key Person’s support, even … (PIs), Investigators, and other individuals contributing significantly to NIH-funded or proposed to be funded …

https://wmich.edu/policies/other-support-disclosure

Posting and Distributing Written Materials on Campus

Policies

… Summary of contents/major changes This policy has been updated and incorporates relevant portions of the 1988 … concrete kiosks and bulletin boards.  Unless specifically assigned to individual offices and departments, interior … with or disrupts WMU’s educational mission or with free and unimpeded flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. …

https://wmich.edu/policies/posting

Anti-virus Software and OS Update Requirement Policy

Information Technology

… Anti-virus Software and OS Update Requirement Policy Policy number 12-03 Responsible … operating system updates performed. Purpose This rule is designed to help prevent infection of Western Michigan … software to faculty and staff members free of charge.  For students, MicroSoft Security Essentials …

https://wmich.edu/policies/antivirus

Stop Campus Hazing Policy

Policies

… to creating and maintaining a safe campus community that is free from violence. Hazing is inconsistent with the … any campus organization, athletic program, student group, or other University-affiliated activities as … of research-informed campus-wide prevention programs designed to reach students, staff, and faculty, which includes …

https://wmich.edu/policies/stop-campus-hazing

Recombinant or Synthetic DNA Biosafety Policy

Policies

… Western Michigan University recognizes the importance of supporting a broad spectrum of research activities.   … environment. The Vice President for Research or his/her designee shall be a permanent member of the IBC. 4.1.2. … years (effective January 1) and initial terms should be staggered so that no more than one-third of them shall expire …

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

Weapons on Campus

Policies

… Statement of policy Western Michigan University is a weapon free school.  By order of the Board of Trustees:  "No person … weapons. This includes any folding or fixed blade knives, daggers, dirks, swords, axes, machetes, bow and arrow or any …

https://wmich.edu/policies/weapons

Minors On Campus Policy

Policies

… Individuals, paid or unpaid, who interact with, treat, supervise, chaperone, or otherwise oversee Minors in Program … medical or behavioral problems, natural disasters, or other significant program disruptions.  Transportation of Minors … of Human Services by calling 855-444-3911 (24/7 toll free number).  You must submit a written report to the …

https://wmich.edu/policies/minors

Non-Discrimination Policy

Policies

… in University activities on the basis of protected group status. Summary of contents/major changes Revised to add … Western Michigan University community have the right to be free from prohibited discrimination and harassment, as well … or others, Confidential information that is shared with designated campus or community professionals may not be …

https://wmich.edu/policies/non-discrimination

HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification

Policies

… Western Michigan University (WMU) is a hybrid entity with designated health care components and a self-insured health … insurance plan component.  This Policy outlines those designations and establishes a Breach Notification Team for … Therefore, the deadline for providing notice will be based upon when the Business Associate knew or should have known …

https://wmich.edu/policies/hipaa-breach