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Political Activities Policy

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… and candidates equal access to University facilities. The freedom to speak and to listen are central conditions of a … or their views. Summary of contents/major changes Updating with recent legal changes and to conform to current … campaign and other political activities. This Policy is designed to maintain WMU’s tax-exempt status and comply with …

https://wmich.edu/policies/political-activities

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance Policy

Information Technology

… or performing copyrighted works without permission Designated Agent : the individual designated by WMU to received notification of alleged … Describe the material that is claimed to be infringed upon and provide sufficient information to permit WMU to …

https://wmich.edu/policies/copyright

Prior Approval Request Policy

Policies

… Prior Approval form to make allowable changes. Depending upon the awarding agency, Expanded Authority may allow … into subsequent years, and inclusion of costs incurred up to 90-days prior to the initiation of the budget period. … may subject WMU employees to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from employment by the …

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

Dual Use of Research Concern Policy

Policies

… of this Policy is to lay out the processes that make up the institutional review and oversight by Western … or technologies that could be directly misapplied to pose a significant threat with broad potential consequence to … 4.2.5.2. Section D.2 of the DURC companion guide suggests several strategies for mitigating risks: 4.2.5.2.1. …

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

Telecommuting/Hybrid Work Schedules Policy

Policies

… Hybrid Work Schedule: a schedule approved by the immediate supervisor/manager as well as the next higher level of … work remotely up to one day per week. Geographic Position Assignments: Position assignment at a particular geographic … a workspace that is ergonomically correct, safe, and free from hazards.   The supervisor/manager will obtain the …

https://wmich.edu/policies/telecommuting-hybrid-work-schedules

Remote Access Policy

Information Technology

… software and all operating system and application updates and patches. Firewalls should be enabled if … to malware infections, such as peer-to-peer, gaming, and free (untrusted) software downloads. The use of Web kiosks …

https://wmich.edu/policies/remote-access

Computing Resources Acceptable Use Policy

Information Technology

… for any other purpose will result in disciplinary action, up to, and including, termination of employment. Do not … displayed on an electronic bulletin board or in a news group without the author's knowledge or consent. Never say … others without prior written authorization. Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted information, data and/or software …

https://wmich.edu/policies/computing-resources-acceptable-use

Whistleblower Policy

Policies

… discipline, firing, salary reduction, or job or shift reassignment.  3.4. Anonymous: Person whose name is unknown or … appropriate by the University, which may include discipline up to and including termination from the University.  4.6 … and Revisions  4.7.1 The president or his/her designee is authorized to enact procedures to implement this …

https://wmich.edu/policies/whistleblower

Eligibility To Serve As WMU Principal Investigators On Sponsored Projects Policy

Research and Innovation

… The Vice President for Research and Innovation or ORI Designee Enforcement official The Office of Research and … funded sponsored projects, the University assumes significant financial and legal obligations. While … for conduct of a research, training or service project supported by extramural funding sources. The PI is the …

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

Project Closeout Policy

Policies

… of unallowability, unallocability, dispute with or bankruptcy by the sponsor, or other reasons must be paid for with … closeout –For the purposes of record retention, it occurs upon the final payment by the sponsor. 3.6 Expanded … Authority, WMU may approve a one-time no cost extension of up to one year. 4.2.2 Federal Contracts – Written approval …

https://wmich.edu/policies/project-closeout