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General Principles for Curriculum Change

Policies

… Role of the faculty.  The curriculum change process begins with departmental faculty. Subsequent processes are managed … for new academic programs so that library resource needs can be assessed for the program. A letter of support from … senate and the provost.)The undergraduate studies council can undertake reviews of undergraduate programs. The …

https://wmich.edu/policies/general-principles-curriculum-change

Research Export Control Policy

Research and Innovation

… to ensure Western Michigan University’s research compliance with U.S. export control laws regulating certain transfers … result in the potential loss of all federal funding, significant monetary fines, and loss of export. Additionally, … of export control laws could subject individuals to significant monetary fines and lengthy prison sentences. Summary of …

https://wmich.edu/policies/research-export-control

Courses Not Regularly Offered Policy

Registrar's Office

… Courses that do not receive dean approval are deleted and can only be reinstated by going through the curriculum … courses deleted as a result of this process will be shared with the Provost and the deans. Once deleted; a course can only be reinstated by going through the curriculum …

https://wmich.edu/policies/courses-not-regularly-offered

HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification

Policies

… policy Western Michigan University (WMU) is a hybrid entity with designated health care components and a self-insured … of unsecured PHI.  The presumption is rebutted if WMU can demonstrate that (1) there is a low probability that the … WMU has designated as Covered Components.  However, you must still comply with the University’s privacy and …

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

Network Acceptable Use Policy

Policies

… of the University community and must be used in compliance with university policy. Summary of contents/major changes … others. (For example, using an IP address not registered to you, or using applications that use an unusually high … is suspended due to violations of the above policies, and you subsequently register legitimately or rectify the …

https://wmich.edu/policies/network-acceptable-use

Dual Use of Research Concern Policy

Policies

… of faculty and administrators to be aware of and comply with the law relative to their work, students assisting them … sciences research that, based on current understanding, can be reasonably anticipated to provide knowledge, … 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

Medical Chaperone

Policies

… The University expects that all Providers will discuss with patients, including minors, the option of having a … I continue the examination without a chaperone? No. If, in your expert opinion, you require a Chaperone for the examination you are being …

https://wmich.edu/policies/medical-chaperone

Confidential Information Policy

Policies

… Act (FOIA) : a Michigan law that provides citizens with access to public records of public bodies Family … Officer are located in the Office of the General Counsel. You may find additional information on their website at  … . Contact information for Non-Disclosure Agreements can be found at  https://wmich.edu/research/contracts FAQs …

https://wmich.edu/policies/confidential-information

Posting and Distributing Written Materials on Campus

Policies

…   Decisions regarding approving postings will be made without regard to the substantive information being … rally public support for a particular issue, position, or candidate relating to political change. Executive … approved by the University prior to posting? Answer:   You can be sure that your materials conform to this Policy …

https://wmich.edu/policies/posting

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Processing

Policies

… file a Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with WMU. Within five business days of receiving a written … public. WMU may reduce or waive fees if the requestor can prove that they are receiving public assistance, … to disclose all non-exempt public records. However, you are encouraged to work closely with OGC to help them …

https://wmich.edu/policies/foia-processing