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General Principles for Curriculum Change

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… location (including branch campuses) or completely on-line. Note: This also may require state-level approval and … Undergraduate majors must have at least 24 credit hours. Minors: Undergraduate programs of 15 or more credit hours of … by the policy on centers and institutes. Centers do not offer courses or degrees. 3. Role of the faculty.  The …

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

Prior Approval Request Policy

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… number 17-04.08 Responsible office Office of Research and Innovation Enforcement official Vice President for Research and Innovation Classification Board of Trustees-delegated Policy … federal agencies have granted to the University to make minor, non-substantive changes without obtaining additional …

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Conflict of Interest: Board of Trustees and Executive Officials, and Senior Administrative Officers

Board of Trustees

… to the University and shall exercise particular care that no detriment to the University results from conflicts … : someone who is required to act for the benefit of another person on all matters within the scope of their relationship; one who owes to another the duties of good faith, loyalty, due care, and …

https://wmich.edu/policies/conflict-interest-board

General Data Protection Regulation Policy

Information Technology

… Policy number 12-01 Responsible office Information Technology Enforcement official Greg Lozeau, Director IT … Board of Trustees Policy Category Information Technology and Data Security Statement of policy This policy is … will be impacted by this Policy. These include, but are not limited to: Academic Affairs Extended University …

https://wmich.edu/policies/gdpr

Organizational Changes of Academic Units for Curriculum Review

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… 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

Closure Policy

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… 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

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 …

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Recombinant or Synthetic DNA Biosafety Policy

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… 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

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… 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 …

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Dual Use of Research Concern Policy

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… 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. …

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