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Research Misconduct Policy

Research and Innovation

… Western Michigan University’s (WMU) research standards are upheld with integrity for WMU, those associated with WMU, and the disciplines involved. This policy is designed to comply with federal regulations and specific … with WMU, and the disciplines involved. This policy is designed to comply with federal regulations and specific …

https://wmich.edu/policies/research-misconduct

Web Accessibility Policy

Policies

… to accessibility. Summary of contents/major changes Put in updated policy template; revised terms to be consistent with … with the Accessibility Compliance Specialist and their designee(s) to incorporate Web Accessibility Standards … individual’s role and responsibility to verify that web design, documents, and multimedia content are accessible. …

https://wmich.edu/policies/web-accessibility

FERPA Policy

Policies

… request to amend their existing education records, and to designate Directory Information, which is information WMU may … by FERPA.  See sections 4.4 and 4.5 for information WMU designates as Directory Information and Limited Directory … Official : a person employed by WMU in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position …

https://wmich.edu/policies/ferpa

Radiation Safety Policy

Policies

… be maintained to ensure the policy meets its intent.  No significant changes were made from May 1, 2018, except to … 4.1.2.4. Participate in the Quality Control Program and support the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). 4.1.3. Radiation … transferred to other individuals. Tasks and duties may be assigned or delegated; however, the responsibility for these …

https://wmich.edu/policies/radiation

Student Complaint Tracking and Reporting

Policies

… be academic or non-academic in nature. Complaints do not supersede or replace misconduct or grievance procedures already in place. 3.2. Complaint Category: A grouping of complaints based on content or common process for … Complaint tracking template. This template includes aggregate data from that academic year on the number and …

https://wmich.edu/policies/student-complaint-tracking-reporting

Service Animals Policy

Policies

… Housing Act (FHA), which provide physical and/or emotional support to individuals with disabilities. WMU is committed to … Emotional Support Animal (ESA): an animal specifically designated by a qualified professional that alleviates one or … obtain written permission from the Vice President, or designee, in their reporting chain before bringing a Service …

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

Non-Discrimination Policy

Policies

… in University activities on the basis of protected group status. Summary of contents/major changes Revised to add … or others, Confidential information that is shared with designated campus or community professionals may not be … the information or about whom the information pertains. Designated campus and community professionals that may hold …

https://wmich.edu/policies/non-discrimination

Human Subjects Research Protection and the Institutional Review Board Policy

Policies

… Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP). The policy supports the University's mission to pursue excellence to … of existing hospitalization; results in a persistent or significant disability/incapacity; results in a congenital … Official (IO):    The Institutional Official is the signatory for the Federalwide Assurance and assures that …

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

Conflict of Interest, Anti-nepotism, Gifts - Employee

Policies

… or advancement arising out of University business. 3.3.  Designated University Official:  the next higher administrator in the employee's supervisory line who is at least at the level of director or … or holiday baskets) so long as the gifts or favors have an aggregate market value under $75 are customary in the …

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

Political Activities Policy

Policies

… or their views. Summary of contents/major changes Updating with recent legal changes and to conform to current … campaign and other political activities. This Policy is designed to maintain WMU’s tax-exempt status and comply with … not be placed on any University website or in an electronic signature on University e-mail in any manner that favors one …

https://wmich.edu/policies/political-activities