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Research Misconduct Policy

Research and Innovation

… 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 policies of the …

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

FERPA Policy

Policies

… of the relevant circumstances, to identify the Student with reasonable certainty; or (g) information requested by a … unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom WMU has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor … are not subject to FERPA. Educational Records may be shared within the University among School Officials who have a …

https://wmich.edu/policies/ferpa

Whistleblower Policy

Policies

… 3.4. Anonymous: Person whose name is unknown or withheld.  3.5. Collective Bargaining Agreements: A written … to their University position or association to interfere with another individual’s rights to make a report of … for in this policy.  4.4  False or misleading information within a report of violation  4.4.1 Individuals who …

https://wmich.edu/policies/whistleblower

Removal of University Property from Campus

Policies

… – One whose cost is $5,000 or more, and capitalized and tagged by the Office of Facilities and Debt Planning. Minor … supervisor will determine if the asset has been purchased with grant funds, an email notification of the authorization … should review the property removal authorizations annually with the employee and update as necessary.  When the …

https://wmich.edu/policies/removal-university-property-campus

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Processing

Policies

… file a Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with WMU. Within five business days of receiving a written request, … Purpose of Policy This Policy sets out WMU’s duties with regard to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act. …

https://wmich.edu/policies/foia-processing

Telecommuting/Hybrid Work Schedules Policy

Policies

… Eligible Employee may work remotely in approved positions with no expectation for in-person work Flextime: within a work-day, varying work-day start/end hours between … Manual’s overtime policy which requires that nonexempt/hourly employees receive pre-authorization for any overtime …

https://wmich.edu/policies/telecommuting-hybrid-work-schedules

Signature Authority - University Agreements

Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance

… staff, or students who are in the process of negotiation with outside persons and/or agencies shall refer all … taken to make the risk acceptable. Review the documentation with the University Attorney as to form and legality. …

https://wmich.edu/policies/authority-sign-agreements

Computing Resources Acceptable Use Policy

Information Technology

… resources is a privilege, not a right, and is granted with restrictions and responsibilities for use. This rule … prohibited. You are responsible for all activity conducted with your Bronco NetID or any other account. Bronco … tolerated. Use of computing resources must be in accordance with University policies, and codes of conduct. Files …

https://wmich.edu/policies/computing-resources-acceptable-use

Debarment and Suspension from Sponsored Projects

Policies

… that employees who have been suspended, debarred or charged with criminal activity will not be allowed to apply for or … by which Western Michigan University (WMU) will comply with the certification requirements of the federal … Employees who have been suspended, debarred or charged with criminal activity will not be allowed to apply for or …

https://wmich.edu/policies/debarment

Password Policy

Information Technology

… key passphrases, or local accounts that do not interface with WMU user account authentication systems (Kerberos, … where the owner of the account may share the password with their designee(s). 4.4 All vendor-supplied default … through systematic means and/or through communications with departmental network administrators. Failure to comply …

https://wmich.edu/policies/password