Handbook of Operating Procedures

Chapter 2 - General Policies & Procedures

2.1 OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS

2.1.1 Official Documents

2.1.2 Handbook of Operating Procedures

2.1.3 University Name and Seal

2.1.4 Official Stationery and Business Cards

2.1.5 Postings

2.2. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

2.2.1 Records and Information Management and Retention

2.2.2 Information Security

2.2.3 Family Educational Rights and Privacy

2.2.4 Official External Communications

2.2.5 Faculty and Staff Communication of Opinion to Lay Publications and Public Officials

2.2.6 Release of Records and Requests for Personal Information

2.2.7 Use of Social Security Numbers

2.3 LEGAL AFFAIRS

2.3.1 Handling Legal Processes, Citations and Demands

2.3.2 Use of Copyrighted Material

2.3.3 Dispute Resolution

2.4 ETHICS AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

2.4.1 Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct

2.4.2 Personal Use of University Resources, Equipment and Assets

2.4.3 Giving and Receiving Benefits

2.4.4 Political Activities

2.4.5 Outside Activities for Pay and Relationships Which May Involve Potential Conflict of Interest

2.4.6 Conflict of Interest Statements

2.4.7 Annual Review of the Relationship with Affiliated Institutions

2.4.8 Service on Outside Boards

2.5 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT DEPARTMENTS

2.5.1 Continuing Education

2.5.2 Not Used

2.5.3 Internal Audit Office

2.5.4 International Services

2.5.5 Library

2.5.6 Student Services

2.5.7 External Affairs

2.6 INSTITUTIONAL COMPLIANCE PROGRAM

2.6.1 Office of Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

2.6.2 Protection from Retaliation for Reporting Suspected Wrongdoing

2.6.3 Procedures for Handling Allegations of Retaliation

2.7 MISCELLANEOUS

2.7.1 Safes

2.7.2 Flag at Half-Mast

2.7.3 Fraud, Abuse, and False Claims Act

2.8 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

2.8.1 Approval and Notification of Academic Degree and Certificate Programs

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