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Signature Authority - University Agreements

Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance

… the Assistant Treasurer. Specifically exempted agreements are: Purchase orders and contracts for goods and/or services … by the Director of Purchasing. Offers of employment are covered under other policy statements. The Board of … types of contracts. Faculty, staff, or students who are in the process of negotiation with outside persons …

https://wmich.edu/policies/authority-sign-agreements

Debarment and Suspension from Sponsored Projects

Policies

… Property Statement of policy Debarment and suspension are actions taken by the federal government against … presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered … who undertake research activities.  The principals are trustees and senior administrative staff. Researchers …

https://wmich.edu/policies/debarment

Alcohol on Campus

Policies

… to the consumption and serving of alcohol on WMU’s campus. Areas holding WMU liquor licenses Bernhard Center, Fetzer … but not sold in any way, at the following designated areas, Sprau Tower (10th floor), Walwood Hall reception area, The Oaklands, The Richmond Center, The Seelye Center, …

https://wmich.edu/policies/alcohol

Service Animals Policy

Policies

… Animals, to include Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are outside the scope of this Policy.  They are addressed in more detail in the Animals on Campus … Support Animals. 3.2 Controlled Space : any indoor area owned or controlled by the University; any outdoor area …

https://wmich.edu/policies/service-animals

Policy Development and Approval

Policies

… establish and maintain accountability, and provide transparency with respect to WMU activities and processes.  … depending on who ultimately approves it. Academic Policies are either those items that require Academic Affairs-wide … procedures that are iterations of University Policies. Suggested terminologies include the following: Directives: …

https://wmich.edu/policies/university-policy

Recombinant or Synthetic DNA Biosafety Policy

Policies

… The legal and local consequences of non-compliance are provided as well the sanctions that could be … to, laboratory animals, reagents, cell lines, devices, software, monoclonal antibodies, plasmids, and data. MTAs allow … 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

Human Subjects Research Protection and the Institutional Review Board Policy

Policies

… environment to promote respect for the rights and welfare of individuals involved in human subject research. … and Behavioral Research (1979), to the extent that they are applicable.  The three basic ethical principles derived … 4.1.3.3.7. Identify and minimize risks without undermining legitimate research objectives. 4.1.3.3.8. Ensure protocols …

https://wmich.edu/policies/human-subjects-research-protection

Cost Transfer Policy

Policies

… of Western Michigan University whether the activities are conducted on or off campus. 3. Key Definitions  3.1    … in which charges were initially posted. 4.3. All transfers are subject to prior approval by the Grants and Contracts … and Chairs. Those who have authority to approve adjustments are also responsible and accountable for compliance with …

https://wmich.edu/policies/cost-transfer

Prior Approval Request Policy

Policies

… Property Statement of policy Federal awarding agencies are authorized, at their option, to waive cost-related and … gives the recipient expanded authority to make changes that are necessary for the completion of the project within the … authority. 1. Purpose of Policy Federal awarding agencies are authorized, at their option, to waive cost-related and …

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

Anti-virus Software and OS Update Requirement Policy

Information Technology

… Anti-virus Software and OS Update Requirement Policy Policy number 12-03 … devices connected to WMUnet shall have anti-virus software installed and regular operating system updates … prevent damage to user applications, data, files, and hardware. Scope  All  faculty, staff, students; as well as …

https://wmich.edu/policies/antivirus