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Space Management Policy

Policies

… Purpose of Policy WMU recognizes that there are significant costs to operate and maintain the campus physical … changes in instruction modality in recent years, together with limits in debt-financing for capital projects. However, … www.wmich.edu/facilities/planning. For additional questions you may have regarding this policy, please contact the …

https://wmich.edu/policies/space-management

Ethical Recruitment of Students

Teaching and Learning

… This policy requires all WMU representatives involved with student recruitment activities, including marketing … consent or providing the student the opportunity to cancel that registration before the student is assessed … requirements for accreditation are not optional and can result in actions being taken against the University. …

https://wmich.edu/policies/ethical-recruitment

Mass Email Policy

Web Services and Standards

… for the use of mass email to disseminate information within and beyond the Western Michigan University community. … various email providers and to liability under the federal CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. Thus, the standards and restrictions … Communications. Because the recipients of these lists cannot unsubscribe, messages to these lists are subject to …

https://wmich.edu/policies/mass-email

Capitalization Policy

Facilities Management

… Land—Cost to be capitalized includes all costs connected with acquisition and incurred to prepare the land for its … improvements should be capitalized if they are significant alterations or structural changes that a) cost greater … in developing and installing internally generated software can be grouped into the following stages: Preliminary …

https://wmich.edu/policies/capitalization

Course Fee Policy

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Necessary instructional materials which are available or can be made available through local commercial channels, … on more than four courses or have class fees in the aggregate total more than $500 shall inform potential … fee is collected. These costs must be directly associated with classroom activity and must exclude faculty …

https://wmich.edu/policies/course-fee

Password Policy

Information Technology

… Purpose of Policy Western Michigan University (WMU) significantly relies on the use of University-provided credentials … key passphrases, or local accounts that do not interface with WMU user account authentication systems (Kerberos, … Related Policies and Procedures  6.1.  Reminders to change your password will begin at 42 days from expiration and …

https://wmich.edu/policies/password

Animal Use in Research, Teaching and Testing

Policies

… the highest standard of treatment and care of our animals* with the best possible care and thorough oversight by … vertebrate animal. Summary of contents/major changes Significant revisions to align with regulations. 1. Purpose of … disapprove proposed animal use (protocol review) and significant changes to animal use.  IACUC approval must be received …

https://wmich.edu/policies/animal-use-research-teaching-testing

Assignment of Instructor of Record in Banner

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… are assigned by the department chair/director in accordance with this policy and in accordance with university … instructor. Note: Only one primary instructor of record can be assigned. If there are two who meet the criteria for … on these sections. This is because undergraduate students cannot be given access to student records in Banner. A …

https://wmich.edu/policies/assignment-instructor-record-banner

Institutional Base Salary Policy

Policies

… in proposals and on awards in order to insure compliance with Federal regulations.  Specific details may be found in … not be increased as a result of replacing WMU salary funds with sponsored project funds 4.3.4 Excludes secondary … based on the IBS of the preceding academic year and can only be charged to a sponsored project in proportion to …

https://wmich.edu/policies/institutional-base-salary

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Compliance Policy

Information Technology

… (to include file-sharing), or performing copyrighted works without permission Designated Agent : the individual … for those looking to post or use online content and can assist with copyright compliance when they do so.  For additional information, contact your WMU Libraries departmental liaison or the Library …

https://wmich.edu/policies/copyright