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Organizational Changes of Academic Units for Curriculum Review

Policies

… first. Organizational changes to academic units are not final until related academic program improvements are … faculty (faculties), chair(s), dean(s), and the provost (no formal meeting is required). Following the discussions, a … the president’s recommendation, grants final approval. (Note: Organizational changes are not final until related …

https://wmich.edu/policies/organizational-changes-academic-units-curriculum-review

Verification of Faculty Credentials

Institutional Effectiveness

… or as part of their staff appointment. Emeriti faculty are not required to comply unless assigned as an instructor of … experience as determined by the department. For non-board appointed faculty, this includes expertise in … to the instructional area. An emergency appointment shall not exceed one semester in length. Guidance regarding these …

https://wmich.edu/policies/verification-faculty-credentials

Closure Policy

Policies

… facility damage, or other emergency conditions that prevent normal operations. County or State Health Department Orders, … operations. This policy describes how campus will be notified regarding reduced operations or closure decision … staff may need to work. Summary of contents/major changes Notification procedures were updated to reflect the use of …

https://wmich.edu/policies/closure

Mass Texting Policy

Policies

… messaging must support other forms of communication and not be the primary means of communication. Summary of … WMU communications via text message indicates that they no longer want to receive text messages from WMU. Individuals who opt-out of a texting system will not receive text messages. 3.5. Seed Number is a mobile …

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

Recombinant or Synthetic DNA Biosafety Policy

Policies

… laws and regulations.   Adherence to this policy shall not exempt the research from compliance with other … rules and regulations. The legal and local consequences of non-compliance are provided as well the sanctions that could … 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

Anti-Bullying Policy

Policies

… the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE). This policy does not address harassment that is based on protected class … 3. Key Definitions  3.1. Bullying. Repeated and/or severe aggressive behavior likely to intimidate or intentionally hurt, control or diminish another person, physically or mentally (that is not speech or …

https://wmich.edu/policies/bullying

Dual Use of Research Concern Policy

Policies

… who may have access to their research or labs to ensure no conduct is contrary to law and the University’s policies, … Use Research: Any legitimate research that generates new knowledge, information, technologies, or products that could … 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

Excess Compensation in Sponsored Programs Policy

Policies

… number 17-04.09 Responsible office Office of Research and Innovation Enforcement official Vice President for Research and Innovation Classification Board of Trustees-delegated Policy … Section 240.430 (h) indicates faculty’s compensation cannot be more than their IBS during the faculty member’s …

https://wmich.edu/policies/excess-compensation

Public Events Policy

WMU Student Center

… substantial disruption, or the use creates a substantial, non-speculative concern about the safety of the University … undated Event Security Policy, Common Area Academic, and Non-Academic Space Event policies. It also rescinds and … reasonable forecast of substantial disruption, or create a non-speculative concern about the safety of attendees, the …

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

Research Export Control Policy

Research and Innovation

… export control laws regulating certain transfers of technology to foreign nationals as well as the physical export … for Research approval and any required licenses or technology control plan prior to engaging in export controlled activities. The legal consequences of non-compliance are provided as well the sanctions that could …

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