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Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… level. Full Policy Details Excellence awards are limited to no more than $1,000 per person in a fiscal year. The total … or associate provost’s area.  University-level awards do not count against the 5 percent limit. The $1,000 maximum is … unit may have an award that is paid for by an endowment with a donor’s letter of intent. Awards financed in this …

https://wmich.edu/policies/faculty-staff-excellence-awards

Confidential Information Policy

Policies

… changes Moved from HR manual into policy template.  No substantive changes. Purpose of Policy The purpose of … Act (FOIA) : a Michigan law that provides citizens with access to public records of public bodies Family … good faith violation(s) of law, contract, or policy, either within the University or to the appropriate external body or …

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

General Principles for Curriculum Change

Policies

… location (including branch campuses) or completely on-line. Note: This also may require state-level approval and … Role of the faculty.  The curriculum change process begins with departmental faculty. Subsequent processes are managed … the faculty and the chair support the proposal. Consult with faculty to ensure that proposals are written according …

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

Medical Chaperone

Policies

… during clinical examinations. Chaperones are optional for non-Sensitive Examinations, but are required for Sensitive … The University expects that all Providers will discuss with patients, including minors, the option of having a … an opportunity for the Patient to have a private discussion with the Examiner without the chaperone present. 4.3. …

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

Prior Approval Request Policy

Policies

… number 17-04.08 Responsible office Office of Research and Innovation Enforcement official Vice President for Research … that are necessary for the completion of the project within the original scope of work and budget   Summary of … to the University to make minor, non-substantive changes without obtaining additional federal approval. 4. Full …

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

Recombinant or Synthetic DNA Biosafety Policy

Policies

… Committee (IBC).   This policy is in full compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.   Adherence to this policy shall not exempt the research from compliance with other … 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

Research Participation Compensation Policy

Policies

… in research projects, surveys or studies to  comply  with IRS requirements.   Purpose: To establish procedures … convenient compensation to participants to facilitate, not hinder, the study. Provide sufficient financial … Revenue Service (IRS) requires study participant payments aggregating $600 or more paid to an individual during a …

https://wmich.edu/policies/research-participation-compensation-policy

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 … who may have access to their research or labs to ensure no conduct is contrary to law and the University’s policies, … 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

Mass Texting Policy

Policies

… messaging must support other forms of communication and not be the primary means of communication. Summary of … WMU’s use of mass text messaging to disseminate information within and beyond the University community. 1. Purpose of … WMU will use mass text messaging to disseminate information within and beyond the University community.   WMU may text …

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

Closure Policy

Policies

… facility damage, or other emergency conditions that prevent normal operations. County or State Health Department Orders, … Classes and campus events will not be held or will be held with modified services or operations. Essential Services or … the Vice President for Business and Finance in consultation with the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. …

https://wmich.edu/policies/closure