Doc. T90-079, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees October 3, 1990 Latest revision: December 18, 2024, I. Definitions, For the purposes of these regulations, the following definitions apply:, Authorized Representatives:, Those persons who are designated as authorized representatives of a student organization or University Unit., Employee Organization:, An independent organization which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with UMass Amherst management concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment as defined by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 150E., Official University Functions:, Scheduled academic classes, research and activities; normal daily operations of the UMass Amherst units, and programs or activities sponsored by UMass Amherst units in the course of fulfilling their missions., Structure:, a combination of materials assembled at a fixed location to give support or shelter, such as a building, framework, retaining wall, tent, reviewing stand, platform, bin, fence, sign, flagpole, or the like. The word “structure” shall be construed, where the context allows, as though followed by the words “or part or parts thereof”., Student:, Anyone who is currently enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The definition shall also include anyone who has completed the immediately preceding term and is eligible for re- enrollment., University Personnel:, Individuals employed as faculty or staff by an academic or non-academic department or division or other official UMass Amherst entity without regard to type of monetary compensation., University Properties:, All real property used, operated, occupied, or maintained by the University, or owned by the Commonwealth for the use of the University, including but not limited to all UMass Amherst grounds and structures., University Unit:, Any academic or non-academic department or division or any other official UMass Amherst entity., II. Authority, To the extent provided by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 75, as amended, the Board of Trustees is authorized to make regulations for the administration of the campus. The Chancellor is the chief administrative officer of the campus at Amherst. The general authority and responsibility for the administration of these regulations lies with the Chancellor and is delegated to the Vice Chancellor…, III. Use of University Properties, Programs and Activities Any use of University properties for programs, activities, and events must not interfere with or materially disrupt official University functions, including but not limited to academic, administrative, student-life, co-curricular, or governance activities, or disrupt the peace and quiet of the campus and the community adjacent to the campus. University Units, student…, IV. Limitation or Denial of Use of University Property, Approval of the time, place and manner of an activity, program, or event may require a change in location, schedule or security plans, as determined by the appropriate University Unit. In some cases, the request may be denied altogether. Further standards for restriction, modification or denial of a request are outlined below. The use of University properties may be limited or denied to…, V. Appeals, Written notice of appeal from the denial or limitation of the use of University properties must be received in writing in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life within ten (10) days of the receipt of notice of the denial or limitation. Failure to file a timely notice of appeal may be waived by the Vice Chancellor upon a showing of good cause. The notice of appeal…, Doc. T90-079, as amended | Regulations for Use of Property, Amherst, Passed by the Board of Trustees on October 3, 1990 Revised: June 20, 2018 December 18, 2024
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Doc. T96-129, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 4, 1996 Latest revision: June 4, 1997 This policy governs tuition waivers for the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts., I. Definitions, As used in this Policy, the following words shall have the following meanings: Board of Higher Education ("BHE") – The statutory board created by section 1 of Chapter 15A of the General Laws, as amended by section 43 of Chapter 151 of the Acts of 1996, or its successor. Dependent Child – A child of a University Employee who meets the requirement of dependency as defined by the Internal Revenue…, II. Scope, This policy governs all waivers of tuition including waivers provided pursuant to section 19 of Chapter 15A of the General Laws as well as waivers of tuition for University Employees. This policy does not cover nor does it authorize waivers of any other charges, including fees., III. Tuition Waivers for Non-Employees, Undergraduate Student Tuition Waivers Need-Based Tuition Waivers – Need-based tuition waivers for state-supported degree or certificate programs shall be provided in accordance with state law and as established by BHE Tuition Waiver Program Guidelines. If a campus wishes to extend need-based waivers to non-state-supported programs the Chancellor shall inform the President of that decision and the…, IV. Tuition Remission for Employees, General Full-Time Employees – A full-time University Employee, his or her Spouse or Domestic Partner, and Dependent Children shall be eligible for tuition waivers. Half-Time Employees – A half-time University Employee is eligible for tuition waiver of up to seven credits per semester or summer for himself or herself only. Educational Programs Covered Tuition waivers for University Employees may…, V. Repeal of Prior Policies, This policy supersedes all prior University and campus tuition waiver policies. , Doc. T96-129, as amended | Policy on Tuition Waivers, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 4, 1996 Revised: June 4, 1997
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Doc. T96-135, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 4, 1996 These procedures are adopted pursuant to section 15E of Chapter 15A of the General Laws of Massachusetts. They are intended to implement the Public Higher Education Endowment Incentive Program established under section 15E for the University of Massachusetts, including its five campuses., I. Definitions, As used in this document, the following words shall have the following meanings:, Academic Purpose, – Any purpose that furthers the academic mission of the University including but not limited to student scholarships; endowed chairs or other faculty positions; acquisition of library holdings, laboratory equipment, or any other material that supports teaching, learning, studying, research or the like; the acquisition, construction, repair or development of classrooms, laboratories, libraries,…, Alumni, – Individuals who have received a degree (earned or honorary) from a University campus or its legal predecessor., Annual Fund, – The fund(s) established by campuses or the Foundation from donations from alumni and other supporters the principal of which may be expended immediately for specified purposes., Chief Development Officer, – The individual designated by the Chancellor of each campus to be primarily responsible for fundraising and development activities on that campus., Endowment Fund, – The fund(s) established by or in the Foundation from donations and from which only the earnings and not the principal ordinarily may be expended immediately for specified purposes., Foundation, – The University of Massachusetts Foundation, Inc., or such other foundation as has been certified by the Board of Trustees pursuant to section 37 of Chapter 15A of the General Laws., Matching Funds, – Funds appropriated by the General Court to fund the Public Higher Education Endowment Incentive Program and made available for the University., II. Donations Subject to Match, Acceptance of Gifts All gifts to the University shall be subject to acceptance by the Board of Trustees pursuant to its policies on acceptance of gifts, as such policies may be amended from time to time. All gifts to the Foundation shall be subject to acceptance pursuant to the Foundation's policies on acceptance of gifts, as such policies may be amended from time to time. The Board of Trustees…, III. Expenditure of Matching Funds, Annual Fund Matching Funds received by the Foundation may be used for the following purposes: (a) for the same purposes as the original matched gift; (b) for campus endowment fund; or (c) to support the development operation. As part of his annual report, the President shall provide to the Development Committee of the Board of Trustees, information received from the Chancellors indicating the…, IV. Miscellaneous Provisions, Audit The books and records of each campus Annual Fund and of the Foundation Endowment Fund shall be kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; except as may be modified by the University Treasurer. All books and records shall be open to inspection by the University Treasurer and Controller and copies of all audits shall be provided to the University Treasurer. Appraisals…
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Doc T93-062, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on August 11, 1993 Latest revision: August 24, 2005 The following compensation package is provided to the President and each Chancellor, subject to applicable University policies and to laws and regulations of the Commonwealth. The President shall review the Executive Compensation Policy and Evaluation of Senior Administrators and propose any amendments to the…, Salary, The Board of Trustees shall establish the term and conditions, including salary, of the contract with the President. In making such determination, the Board shall give due consideration to any recommendation from the Compensation Committee. This paragraph shall apply to any renegotiation or renewal of the President’s contract. The President, in consultation with the individual members of the…, Tenured Faculty, As determined at the time of appointment, the President and each Chancellor may be eligible for a tenured faculty position in an appropriate department., Benefit Package for Non-Unit Professionals, The President and each Chancellor shall be eligible for the benefits package provided to non-unit professional employees of the University., Annuities and/or other Savings, The President and each Chancellor shall be eligible to receive contributions towards annuities and/or other tax-deferred savings vehicles paid on his/her behalf by the University. Eligibility for and features of this benefit such as the plan type(s) and the amount, timing and vesting of contributions shall be determined, in the case of the Chancellors, by the President, and, in the case of the…, Moving Expenses, At the time of appointment, the President and each Chancellor shall be reimbursed for moving and temporary housing expenses incurred. Reimbursement of moving costs shall not exceed the reasonable cost of moving between two points. Reimbursement of moving and temporary housing expenses shall not include storage fees pending the sale or purchase of a home, nor shall it include closing costs and…, Housing, A monthly housing allowance in an amount established by the Board of Trustees at the time of appointment, shall be paid to the President and to each Chancellor who does not have a campus residence. In addition, cleaning and catering expenses directly related to University business events shall be reimbursed. As a condition of employment, a Chancellor may be required to live in a campus-provided…, University Property, The President and each Chancellor may retain University property in the residence only for exclusive use in University-related activities and only if the property is properly recorded on official University inventory records., Automobile, A Commonwealth or leased automobile shall be provided to the President and each Chancellor. Free parking for said automobile will be made available at the respective office or on the respective campus. A driver will be provided as needed for University business., Spouse Travel, The President and each Chancellor shall be reimbursed for travel, meals, entertainment and miscellaneous expenses incurred by a spouse traveling at the invitation of the sponsoring entity on bona fide University business. Such travel shall be pre-approved and must be adequately documented in accordance with the Internal Revenue Service regulations and University guidelines., Business Expense, The President and each Chancellor shall be entitled to funding of or reimbursement for reasonable expenses, including meal, beverage, and entertainment expenses, incurred while conducting University business., Organizational Membership(s), University paid organizational memberships shall be in the name of the University and shall be solely for the benefit of the University. Organization may not have discriminatory restrictions as a condition of membership. A list of memberships shall be provided annually to the President and the Chair of the Board of Trustees., Doc T93-062, as amended | Executive Compensation for President and Chancellors, Passed by the Board of Trustees on August 11, 1993 Revised: October 7, 1998 August 4, 2004 August 24, 2005
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Doc. T07-113, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 14, 2007 The University shall extend mandatory fee waivers to all students eligible for and receiving the Massachusetts Public Service Grant established by Chapter 15A: Section 16.
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Doc. T93-116, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Latest revision: May 7, 2003, I. General, Massachusetts’s law forbids the sale or serving of alcoholic beverages to persons less than 21 years of age. The law also forbids falsifying identity cards and misrepresenting age in order to obtain alcohol. All members of the University community (and their visitors) are expected to abide by the laws regarding illegal use of alcohol and drugs. Failure to abide by these laws may result in…, Alcohol Consumption Areas, Campus Services authorities may serve alcohol after proper arrangements have been made by the individual and/or group through the Conference Office. For further information, please refer to the Functions/Reservations form., Consuming, Any person consuming alcoholic beverages outside of a licensed and/or sanctioned area shall be ordered to dispose of said beverage by a University staff person, including but not limited to: student affairs staff, resident assistants, resident directors, and public safety staff. The violation may result in disciplinary action, arrest or criminal summons and mandatory education., Transporting, Any person observed transporting alcoholic beverages on University property may be required by an identified university official to provide proof of his or her age. If such person is a student less than 21 years of age, he or she may be subject to arrest for a violation of Massachusetts General Laws subject to disciplinary action, including but not limited to, mandatory substance abuse education…, II. The Alcohol and Drug Education Coordinator, The Alcohol and Drug Education Coordinator assists all members of the University Community with problems related to substance abuse. The Coordinator administers the University’s educational and evaluative efforts in this area. The Coordinator evaluates students hospitalized or put into protective custody due to alcohol or drug abuse upon their return to campus. Students must pay a fee for this…, III. Rules and Regulations Governing the Sale and Serving of Alcohol, The laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Town of Dartmouth, and the policies of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the regulations of SMUSERV, Inc. govern the service and sale of alcoholic beverages on the UMass Dartmouth campus. In recognition of these laws, rights and responsibilities, the following rules and regulations are hereby published: The serving and/or sale of any…, IV. Residence Halls, Students (and their guests) are expected to abide by all laws of the Commonwealth regarding alcohol. The Residence Halls are alcohol free. No person regardless of age may possess, consume, or be in the presence of alcoholic beverages, including but not limited to: alcoholic beverages or empty alcoholic beverage containers, within any area of the residence halls. This includes student rooms,…, V. Cedar Dell Apartments, Students (and their guests) are expected to abide by all Commonwealth of Massachusetts Laws regarding alcohol. The Office of Housing and Residential Life will determine which apartments are designated for a 21+ living area. Only responsible and legal consumption of alcohol is permitted in the designated 21+ apartments. Residents who will be qualified to live in the 21+ area include: students who…, VI. Violation Policy, 1. General, Illegal possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs may result in arrest or criminal summons and will result in disciplinary action up to and including suspension or dismissal from UMass Dartmouth Housing or from the University. Any person who is not of legal drinking age may not possess or consume alcoholic beverages anywhere on the campus of UMass Dartmouth. At no time…, 2. Referral and Sanctions, Violators of the UMass Dartmouth Drug and Alcohol policy are subject to a referral system that includes two aspects: Disciplinary Sanction and Educational Sanction (which includes a fee). The University referral procedures are as follows: Guidelines for Violation of the UMASS Dartmouth Alcohol Policy Level Disciplinary Sanction Educational Sanction Attendance at one or more of the following…, 3. Parental Notification, Contact will be made with parents/guardians of those students who are under the age of 21, each time the student has been found in violation of the UMD Alcohol and Drug Policy. These contacts will be made after the judicial process is completely exhausted, including the time period allotted for the appeal process. Only the specifics regarding the alcohol and/or drug violation will be discussed…, Specifics: , A violation of the UMD Alcohol and/or Drug Policy that results in hospital/medical intervention; A violation of the UMD Alcohol and/or Drug Policy that results in police intervention which results in arrest, court summons or protective custody (parents will be told of the arrest/summons/protective custody, but will not be told of the specifics of the court case); Behavior that is influenced by…, Contact: , At this level, after the judicial process has been exhausted, the initial contact with the parent will be through a phone call. The phone call will be made by the Coordinator for Student Judicial Affairs, or designee. After phone contact has been made, the same individual may follow-up with a letter to the parents. This letter will state that a violation of the UMASS Dartmouth Alcohol and/or Drug…, Specifics:, Any violation of UMD Alcohol and/or Drug Policy not outlined under “Primary Violations.”, Contact:, At this level, after the judicial process has been exhausted, contact will be made by means of a letter. Contents of Letter The letter sent home to parents for secondary violations should be a form letter, signed by the Hearing Officer or designee and should contain the following information: A general statement that a violation of the UMD Alcohol and/or Drug Policy has occurred; Resources…, Doc. T93-116, as amended | Alcoholic Beverage Policy, Dartmouth, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Revised: November 10, 1999 May 7, 2003
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Doc. T93-116, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Latest revision: September30, 2009, Preamble, All students/employees at the University of Massachusetts Lowell are expected to abide by all Federal, State and local laws, including those regulating the use, possession, sale, distribution, manufacture and cultivation of illicit drugs and alcohol. In addition, Congress amended Title XII of the Higher Education Act of 1965 by adding a section pertaining to Drug Free Schools and Campuses. Under…, Alcoholic Beverage, – any liquid intended for human consumption as a beverage and containing one or more of alcohol by volume at sixty degrees Fahrenheit., Controlled Substance, – any substance listed in schedules I. through V. of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC. 812)., Conviction, – a finding of guilty (including a plea of nolo contendre) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes., Employee, – elected or appointed officers or employees, including all members of the University faculty and staff whether serving full or part-time, temporary or permanent, compensated of uncompensated., Manufacture, – the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion, or processing of a controlled substance., Possession, – the knowing or intentional possession of a controlled substance; having direct physical control over a controlled substance., Student, – all persons taking courses at the University, either full-time or part-time; pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies; persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the Student Conduct Code; persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the University; persons who have been notified of their acceptance for admission;…, University, – the University of Massachusetts Lowell, all campuses and all leased space or space occupied with a permit or license for the conduct of University business., Organization, – all recognized student organizations, governments and groups of students; all faculty, staff and alumni organizations using areas under University jurisdiction and all non-University organizations requesting use of any University facilities., Authority, – these regulations are promulgated by the Trustees of the University pursuant to applicable provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 15A, sections 10 (g)., University of Massachusetts Lowell Alcohol Policy, A. General Policy Regulations, Federal, state, Local and University Sanctions for the unlawful use, possession, distribution, sale, manufacture, or production of alcohol except as may be provided in the University of Massachusetts Lowell Alcoholic Beverage Policy (Attachment A hereto): The University does not allow any person, group or organization to sell, dispense, produce or manufacture alcoholic beverages with the…, B. Residence Hall Alcohol Policy, As in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth, no alcoholic beverages shall be offered, gratuitously or for sale, to a person under the age of 21, either privately or at a group function, whether it is at an approved function or informal gathering in the residence halls. The possession, consumption or being in the presence, of alcoholic beverages in the residence halls by a person less than…, C. Health Risks, Alcohol consumption causes a number of marked changes in behavior. Even low doses significantly impair the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely, increasing the likelihood of an accident. Low to moderate doses of alcohol also increases the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and physical altercations. Moderate to high doses of alcohol cause…, D. Sanctions, Alcohol Policy Violation Minimum Sanctions:, Violation Santion First time in the presence of: Written Reprimand Parental Notification Completion of MSB Judicial Alcohol Module $25.00 fine First use/possession/Second in presence: Parental notification for students under 21. MSB Judicial Alcohol Module (if not previously completed). CHOICES Workshop $75.00 fine Written reprimand. Second use/possession/subsequent in the presence of: Parental…, E. Referral/Resources for Alcohol Related Problems, Services and resources are available to all members of the University community to provide accurate information relating to alcohol, to support individual needs and to assist at crisis points. Listings of resources on campus are available by calling the Counseling Center (at 978-934-4331), University Health Services (at 978-934-4991), the Personnel Office (at 978-934-3555) or the Office of…, University of Massachusetts Lowell Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Drug Policies and Regulations, Please see Appendix B for the University’s Alcohol Policies and Regulations. No students shall knowingly sell, possess, manufacture, distribute or use on or off campus, substances defined by Federal or State law as illegal. Use/possession/sale/sharing of prescription medication that is not prescribed to a student is a violation of the Student Conduct Code, as well as a violation of the law.…, Medical Marijuana Clause:, Although Massachusetts law permits the use of medical marijuana, federal laws prohibit the use, possession, and/or cultivation of marijuana at educational institutions. Federal laws also require any institution of higher education which receives federal funding to have policies prohibiting the possession and use of marijuana on campus. The use, possession, or cultivation of marijuana for medical…, A. Health Risks, Illegal drugs and misuse of controlled prescription drugs pose short and long-term health risks to the user. Categories of drugs include narcotics, barbiturates, stimulants, and hallucinogens (not to be confused with classes of drugs according to Commonwealth of Massachusetts Drug Laws). Not only is the drug risky, the route of administration or the way the drugs is taken into the body is also…, B. Sanctions, Drug Policy Violation Minimum Sanctions:, Violation Sanction First use/possession/presence/paraphernalia: Parental notification for students under 21. MSB Judicial Drug Module (if not previously completed). CHOICES Workshop $ 75.00 fine. Written reprimand. Second use/possession/presence/paraphernalia: Parental notification for students under 21. AOD 1 $100.00 Fine Probation with Restriction for a minimum of one academic year. Removal…, C. Federal, State and Local Sanctions, For unlawful use, possession, distribution, sale manufacture and cultivation of illicit drug. For specific sanctions please contact the authorities., D. Referrals/Resources for Drug-Related Problems, Services and resources are available to all members of the University community, to provide accurate information relating to drugs and alcohol, to support individual needs and to assist at crisis points. Listings of resources on campus are available by calling the Counseling Center (978-934-4331), Student Health Services (978-934-4991) and the Human Resources Office (978-934-3555). In addition,…, E. Definitions, University, – Area under jurisdiction of the University-includes all (1) property occupied, leased or used by the University; (2) property owned, occupied, leased or used by the University of Massachusetts Lowell; and (3) property occupied or used by any other university-recognized organization and all campuses and all leased space or space occupied with a user permit or license for the conduct of University…, Controlled Substance, – any substance in schedules I. through V. of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812)., Conviction, – a finding of responsible (including a plea of no lo contender) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any discipline body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes., Employee, – elected or appointed officers or employees, including all members of the University faculty and staff whether serving full or part-time, temporary or permanent, compensated or uncompensated., Manufacture, – the production, preparation, propagation, compounding, conversion or processing of a controlled substance., Possession, – the knowing or intentional possession of a controlled substance; having direct physical control over a controlled substance., Student, – all persons taking courses at the University, either full-time or part-time; pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies; persons who withdraw after allegedly violating the Student Conduct Code; persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular term but who have a continuing relationship with the University; persons who have been notified of their acceptance for admission;…, University of Massachusetts Guidelines for Responses to Demonstrations on University Property, The University of Massachusetts recognizes the rights of members of the University community to freedom of assembly and speech, and strongly believes in fostering discourse and the free exchange of ideas at the University. However, as a matter of law and University policy, these rights and interests are restricted, and must be exercised on University property in a manner consistent with the…, University of Massachusetts Lowell Good Samaritan Policy, I. Policy Statement, Student health and safety are primary concerns of the University of Massachusetts Lowell community. Students may be reluctant to seek help in alcohol-related emergencies because of potential conduct consequences for themselves, the person in need of assistance, or the organization hosting the event where the situation occurs. Since these emergencies are potentially life threatening, UMass Lowell…, II. Purpose, The Good Samaritan Policy represents the University’s commitment to increasing the likelihood that community members will call for medical assistance when faced with an alcohol-related emergency. The policy also promotes education for individuals who receive emergency medical attention related to their own use of alcohol in order to reduce the likelihood of future occurrences., III. Definitions, Signs of serious intoxication/impairment include: Inability to rouse the person with loud shouting or vigorous shaking Passed out Semi-conscious; person goes in/out of consciousness Slow (< 8 breaths/minute) or irregular breathing or lapses in breathing of 10 seconds or more Cold, clammy, or bluish skin Vomiting while passed out, not waking up after vomiting, or incoherent while vomiting, IV. Procedures, Students are expected to contact the University Police (978-934-2911 or *2911) when they believe that assistance for an intoxicated/impaired person is needed on campus. Students should seek immediate help if any of the above signs are present, as they indicate a potentially life-threatening emergency. UMLPD will assist intoxicated/impaired individuals by facilitating transport to medical…, Doc. T93-116, as amended | Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy, Lowell, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Revised: November 10, 1999 May 1, 2002 March 19, 2008 September30, 2009
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Doc. T93-116, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Latest revision: February 2, 2000, Preface, In order to provide an environment that is conducive to learning, individual growth and respectful of the rights of all, it is necessary periodically to review campus policies and when necessary make important modifications. The campus policy on alcohol and other drugs is especially in need of review. Policies have been formulated to promote attitudes towards alcohol and other drug use that are…, I. General Guidelines for Alcohol Policy, The acquisition, possession, transportation and consumption of alcoholic beverages are governed by various statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. In general, some of the more pertinent statutes and regulations provide: No person, group or organizations may sell alcoholic beverages except pursuant to a license granted by the…, Regulations, Section 1. Authority, These regulations are promulgated by the Trustees of the University of Massachusetts pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 75, section 3, and Chapter 15A, section 10., Section 2. Definitions, The following words as used in these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the following meanings: "Alcoholic beverage" shall include any liquid intended for human consumption as a beverage and containing one half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume at sixty degrees Fahrenheit. "Employee" or "staff member" shall include all full-time, part-time, permanent and…, Section 3. Possession of Alcoholic Beverages, No person shall possess any alcoholic beverage in any area on University property unless such possession is in accordance with this policy and the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All individuals and groups shall observe the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pertaining to alcoholic beverages, including those relating to the legal drinking age of…, Section 4. Purchase of Alcoholic Beverages; restrictions on certain funds, No student, employee or organization may expend any state appropriated funds for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. No student or student organization may expend any campus trust fund monies for the purchase of alcoholic beverages (Trustee Doc. T75-015A). No student, employee or organization may expend monies informally collected from organization members for the purchase of any alcoholic…, Section 5. Serving of Alcoholic Beverages, No student, employee or organization shall serve, provide or otherwise make available any alcoholic beverages to any person except as approved by the Responsible Officer pursuant to this matter. No student, employee or organization shall sell or offer for sale any alcoholic beverage unless they shall have received a license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the local licensing…, Section 6. Responsibility for Providing Certain Attendant Functions, Any individual or organization permitted to provide alcoholic beverages on University property, whether or not a fee is charged, shall be responsible and shall bear the cost of providing: at least three non-alcoholic beverages; a clean, sanitary dispensing facility; reasonable control of access to the immediate area where alcoholic beverages are served or stored; clean, unused containers, glasses…, Section 7. Director of Public Safety: Police Detail: Compensation, The Director of Public Safety for the University shall determine the appropriate number of police officers required for approved events at which alcoholic beverages will be served and shall be responsible for providing the necessary officers. The organization sponsoring the event shall be responsible for all charges associated with the police detail. (In accordance with facilities scheduling…, Section 8. Designation of Responsible Officers: Duties, The Chancellor of the University shall designate an officer or office of the University as the Responsible Officer for the implementation of these regulations. The Responsible Officer shall have the authority to: establish administrative procedures and guidelines for the implementation and enforcement of this policy and for the processing of applications hereunder; approve applications by persons…, Section 9. Violations, penalties, Any violation of these policies and procedures shall constitute a violation of University rules and regulations and shall be reported to the Responsible Officer on such forms as he may prescribe. Upon receipt of any notice of alleged violation, the Responsible Officer may, if sufficient cause exists, initiate proceedings under the Code of Student Conduct or report the matter to the appropriate…, Section 10. Violations of the Laws of the Commonwealth: Civil and Criminal Liability, Nothing contained in these policies and procedures shall relieve any person or organization of the responsibility to comply with the laws of the Commonwealth and the regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, nor from any civil or criminal liability which may result by reason of any such violation., II. General Guidelines for Other Drugs Policy, The general policy relative to substance use and/or abuse by UMASS Boston students is contained in the Code of Student Conduct. The Code defines as a violation of proper conduct the “(m)anufacture or attempted manufacture, or use, possession or distribution of narcotic or dangerous drugs or controlled substances, including, but not limited to marijuana and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), except…, Section 1. , In the event that a student is observed to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, appropriate action is to be taken. The progression of actions, from the least to the most severe, is the following: The supervisor/faculty member will discuss his/her concerns and observations with the student. The supervisor/faculty member will recommend that the student seek assistance and will suggest a…, Doc. T93-116, as amended | Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy, Boston, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Revised: February 2, 2000
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Doc. T93-116, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Latest revision: November 6, 2002, Preface, The goal of the University Alcoholic Beverage Policy is to promote attitudes and behaviors towards alcohol use, on and off campus, that are consistent with an atmosphere of civility, and to discourage alcohol-related behavior which is abusive to oneself or to others, within the confines of preserving the civil rights of all. In accordance with the University’s commitment to provide a civil, safe…, I. General Guidelines, The acquisition, possession, transportation and consumption of alcoholic beverages are governed by various statutes of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. In general, some of the more pertinent statutes and regulations provide that: No person, group or organization may sell alcoholic beverages except pursuant to a license granted by the…, II. Regulations, Statutes and regulations are numerous and subject to change. The above generalizations should not be considered as a complete and categorical statement of the present law. All members of the University community are expected to acquaint themselves with the laws and regulations relative to the possession, consumption, distribution, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages., A. Authority, These regulations are promulgated by the Trustees of the University of Massachusetts pursuant to the provision of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 75, Section 3, Chapter 15A, Section 10, and shall be in effect in all areas and for all persons falling under the jurisdiction of the Trustees., B. Definitions, The following words as used in these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, shall have the following meanings: "Alcoholic beverage," any liquid intended for human consumption as a beverage and containing one half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume at sixty degrees Fahrenheit. “all recognized student organization, fraternities, sororities, area governments and groups of…, C. Individual and Group Responsibility for Alcohol Related Behavior, All individuals and groups covered under this policy are to observe Massachusetts state laws pertaining to alcohol, including the 21 year old drinking age law, and be aware of the legal ramifications of non-compliance. Damage to or destruction of property, or injury to person(s) which is caused by or can be shown to be related to the consumption of alcohol will be subject to disciplinary action.…, D. Purchase of Alcoholic Beverages Restrictions, Unless otherwise permitted by current campus operating procedures, no individual or organization may expend any campus funds for the purchase of any alcoholic beverages. No individual or group operating under campus jurisdiction may expend monies informally collected from members of an organization for the purchase of any alcoholic beverage except where said beverage is to be served as part of a…, E. Organizations Serving Alcoholic Beverages Without Charge; Rules and Regulations, Organizations may serve alcoholic beverages without charge within their respective premises and within established guidelines provided: No alcoholic beverage is served to any person under the age of 21 years; No fee is charged for any alcoholic beverage; use of chits as a substitute for cash is a violation of ABC administrative regulations and is prohibited; No individual under the age of 21…, F. Selling Alcoholic Beverages Rules and Regulations, All sales of alcoholic beverages must be arranged through Auxiliary Services. All sales of alcoholic beverages on University property shall be subject to and in conformity with any restrictions or conditions imposed by the local licensing authority. All persons who are hired to serve alcoholic beverages must attend one of the bartender/server training programs offered each semester by the Alcohol…, G. Alcoholic Beverage Container Regulations, Kegs and other large volume containers are not permitted in areas under University jurisdiction except at duly authorized/licensed events and must comply with local town regulations where applicable. Open containers are not permitted in public spaces on campus except at duly authorized/licensed events. Safe disposal of any beverage container is required in all areas under University jurisdiction., H. Regulations Pertaining to Outdoor Events, Possession, sale, or use of alcoholic beverages at outdoor events held in Areas under the Jurisdiction of the University are prohibited, (except with the approval of the Chancellor)., I. Social Events/Advertising, In general, social events which encourage drinking or drunkenness as themes, and the advertisement of such events, are considered inappropriate will not be permitted. Promotional activities or events sponsored by alcohol marketers will not be permitted, except with the approval of the appropriate Vice Chancellor or designee., J. Responsibility for Providing Certain Attendant Functions, Any person or organization providing alcoholic beverages in areas under University jurisdiction, whether or not a fee is charged, shall be responsible for providing: At least three non-alcoholic beverages which are prominently displayed. No one should be coerced, even subtly, to drink or to overindulge. Persons who provide alcoholic beverages to guests bear a responsibility to see that alcoholic…, K. Director of Public Safety; Police Officers; Compensation, The Director of Public Safety for the University shall, whenever possible, provide police assistance to any Organization requesting such assistance by assigning uniformed or non-uniformed officers. The individual or Organization requesting such officers shall be responsible for their compensation. Any individual or Organization requesting assistance shall make such request no later than three…, L. Violations, Penalties, Any violation of these regulations shall constitute a violation of University Policy and shall be reported to the Chancellor’s designee. Any person or organization which has been found to have violated the provisions of these regulations will be referred to the Chancellor’s designee. If any judicial proceeding involving the violation of the University alcohol or controlled substances policies…, M. Violations of the Laws of the Commonwealth; Civil and Criminal Liability, Nothing contained in these regulations shall relieve any person or organization of the responsibility to comply with the laws of the Commonwealth and the regulations of the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, nor from any civil or criminal liability which may result by reason of any such violation., N. Residence Halls, Regulations Regarding the Use of Alcohol in the Residence Halls (Code of Student Conduct, Section II.D) are printed in the Residence Hall Manual., III. Community Resources for Alcohol or Other Drug Related Problems, In accordance with the University's commitment to civility, services and resources are provided to support individual needs, to assist at crisis points and to provide accurate information -- all related to alcohol and other drugs. Listings of resources on campus and in the community are available by calling the Dean of Students Office (5-2684), Alcohol Education Program, Division of Health…, Doc. T93-116, as amended | Alcoholic Beverage Policy, Amherst, Passed by the Board of Trustees on December 1, 1993 Revised: May 10, 2000 November 6, 2002
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Doc. T96-040, Passed by the Board of Trustees on April 2, 1997 The prompt and open dissemination of the results of research and creative work among scholars and, eventually, to the public at large is essential to the University's mission of education and research. The commercial development and distribution of the results of research and creative work to benefit the inventor or creator and the economy is part…, I. Definitions, As used in this Policy, the following words shall have the following meanings:, Confidential Information, – Information that is received by a Covered Individual from a third party under an express or implied obligation of confidence., Covered Individuals, – All staff, faculty members, students, adjunct professors in residence, and any other individuals associated with the University., Copyrightable Work, – A creative work that is protectable under the copyright laws of the United States or other countries. Copyright protection is available for most literary, musical, dramatic, and other types of creative works, including, for example, computer software, teaching materials, multimedia works, proposals, and research reports., CVIP, – The University Office of Commercial Ventures and Intellectual Property, which has primary responsibility for administering the development and commercialization of Intellectual Property through licensing or other arrangements., Director, – The Executive Director of the CVIP., Evaluation Committee or Committee, – One of several University committees, each with a particular area of technical expertise, that advises the CVIP and Vice Chancellor for Research in evaluating Inventions, Tangible Research Materials, and Copyrightable Works., Exempted Scholarly Work, – A Scholarly Work that falls within certain categories of Copyrightable Works for which academic institutions have historically waived any ownership interest in favor of the author. The University currently recognizes the following categories of Exempted Scholarly Works: textbooks, class notes, research proposals, classroom presentation and instruction, research articles, research monographs,…, Intellectual Property, – Inventions, Copyrightable Works, and Tangible Research Materials., Invention, – A discovery or development that may be protectable under the patent laws of the United States, the United States Plant Variety Protection Act, or equivalent laws in other countries., Outside Researcher, – An individual who performs or directs research for an organization other than the University., President, – The President of the University or his or her designee., Public Disclosure or Publicly Disclosed, – Any written or oral disclosure of an Invention or Copyrightable Work to any person not under a contractual or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to the University., Scholarly Work, – A Copyrightable Work that has the primary goal of disseminating academic or scholarly knowledge or is a work of artistic expression. As described in Section III.C. below, whether a Copyrightable Work is a Scholarly Work will be determined by the Director and Vice Chancellor for Research on a case-by-case basis (except that Exempted Scholarly Works are automatically considered Scholarly Works).…, Tangible Research Materials or Materials, – Tangible biological, chemical, and physical materials or equipment. Examples include cell lines, antibodies, DNA or RNA, chemical samples, plasmids, and prototypes., Vice Chancellor for Research, – The Vice Chancellor for Research at each campus, or where no such person exists, the Provost (or their designees)., II. Scope, Persons Subject to the Policy All Covered Individuals are subject to this Policy. Types of Intellectual Property Covered by the Policy This Policy addresses the three categories of Intellectual Property (Inventions, Copyrightable Works, and Tangible Research Materials) as well as Confidential Information. The President shall have authority to designate additional types of Intellectual Property…, III. Policy, A. Participation Agreement, The University has adopted a Participation Agreement, attached as Exhibit A, that confirms acceptance of this Policy by Covered Individuals and assigns to the University all rights in any Intellectual Property in which the University asserts ownership (as described below). Students – Students must sign the Participation Agreement prior to employment by the University in any research-related…, B. Ownership of Intellectual Property, Any Covered Individual who invents, creates, or discovers any Intellectual Property will own all rights to such Intellectual Property except as follows: Use of University Resources – The University will own any Intellectual Property (other than Exempted Scholarly Works) that is made, discovered, or created by any Covered Individual who makes significant use of University resources (including…, C. Administrative Procedures – Inventions and Copyrightable Works, A primary goal of the University is the discovery and free dissemination of knowledge for the benefit of the public. The University recognizes, however, that in certain instances the public will only benefit from knowledge that is protected under the patent or copyright laws, which provide an incentive for economic development of that knowledge. The University therefore requests that all Covered…, D. Administrative Procedures – Tangible Research Materials, While potential commercial value should not inhibit the free exchange of University-owned Tangible Research Materials for research purposes, the University nonetheless recognizes that such Materials may have significant commercial value. In addition, Tangible Research Materials received by Covered Individuals may be subject to contractual restrictions that severely limit the use and transfer of…, E. Administrative Procedures – Confidential Treatment of Information, While the academic tradition of free dissemination of knowledge for the public benefit is recognized by the University to be of paramount importance, it may be necessary or desirable, under some circumstances, to restrict disclosure of Confidential Information received from a sponsor company or to delay Public Disclosure of an Invention. The University has developed the following procedures to…, F. Administrative Procedures – Sponsored Research with Commercial Organizations, The Vice Chancellor for Research in consultation with the CVIP shall have responsibility for negotiating, executing, and administering funded research agreements between the University and commercial organizations, in accordance with the University policies on sponsored research. The Vice Chancellor for Research may delegate all or some of these responsibilities to the CVIP. CVIP approval is…, G. Commercialization of University-Owned Intellectual Property, The CVIP in consultation with the Vice Chancellor for Research shall have responsibility for commercial development and administration of all University-owned Intellectual Property. This commercial development will ordinarily occur through licensing of Inventions, Copyrightable Works, or Materials to a company. The CVIP will regularly consult with, seek the advice of, and inform the inventor or…, H. Enforcement, The Director, the Vice Chancellor for Research, or the President may refer any matter to the appropriate University official for disciplinary or other appropriate action., I. Appeals, If a faculty member disagrees with any decision by the Vice Chancellor for Research or the Director, the faculty member may request an advisory opinion from an ad hoc faculty committee composed of three members appointed by the Chancellor for that campus and three members appointed by the Faculty Senate. The faculty member and the Vice Chancellor for Research will each present their views to the…, J. Interpretation of Policy; Exceptions, The Director shall administer this Policy in regular consultation with the Vice Chancellors for Research and the President. The President shall have authority to interpret this Policy and, upon recommendation of the Vice President for Economic Development and in consultation with the General Counsel, may grant exceptions to the Policy in appropriate cases., K. Reports, The Vice Chancellor for Research shall file with the Faculty Senate an annual report on disclosures and materials transfer agreements, indicating the number received, time involved in processing, and disposition. The report shall present summary statistics and shall maintain the confidentiality of individual disclosures.
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