Doc. T95-019, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on February 1, 1995 Latest revision: December 6, 1995, (Rules and Regulations Governing the Residency Status of Student for Tuition Purposes), These rules and regulations apply to the classification of students at the University of Massachusetts as Massachusetts or non-Massachusetts students for tuition and fee purposes. The Massachusetts Higher Education Coordinating Council may revise this policy after the publication deadline for the 1995-96 catalog. In that event the revised policy will supersede the following, Part I. Definitions, "Academic period" shall mean a term or semester in an academic year or a summer session, as prescribed by the Board of Trustees or under their authority. "Continuous attendance" shall mean enrollment at the University for the normal academic year in each calendar year, or the appropriate portion or portions of such academic year as prescribed by the Board of Trustees or under their authority. "…, Part II. Classification, For the purpose of assessing tuition and fees, each student shall be classified as a "Massachusetts resident" or a "Non-Massachusetts resident." A person shall be classified as a Massachusetts resident if he or she (or the parent of an unemancipated student) shall have resided in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for purposes other than attending an educational institution for twelve months…, Part III. Determination of Residency, Proof of Residency Each case will be decided on the basis of all facts submitted with qualitative rather than quantitative emphasis. A number of factors is required for residency to determine the intention of the person to maintain permanent residence in Massachusetts. No single index is decisive. The burden of proof rests on the student seeking classification as a Massachusetts resident. The…, Part IV. Appeals, Any student or applicant who is unwilling to accept the initial ruling relative to his or her residency classification, or who wishes to seek reclassification, may file a “Residency Reclassification Form.” Any student or applicant who is unwilling to accept the ruling relative to his or her residency classification may submit an appeal through the appeal process established by the campus at which…, Part V. Penalties, Misrepresentation in or omission from any evidence submitted with respect to any fact, which if correctly or completely stated would be grounds to deny classification as a Massachusetts resident, shall be cause for exclusion or expulsion from or other disciplinary action by the University., Doc. T95-019, as amended | Residency Status for Tuition Classification Purposes, Passed by the Board of Trustees on February 1, 1995 Revised: December 6, 1995
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Doc. T96-034, Passed by the Board of Trustees on April 11, 1996 The University of Massachusetts provides access to an outstanding university-level education at an affordable cost to citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The University is committed to high academic standards and to the continuous improvement of student quality and performance. Admission decisions for undergraduate students must be…
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Doc. T96-047, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on April 2, 1997 Latest revision: February 7, 2001 Faculty members are expected to devote to the University their primary professional loyalty and to direct to the University their time and energy. As they are considered "special state employees" for purposes of the Massachusetts law governing the conduct of public officials and employees (Massachusetts General…, I. Definitions, As used in this Policy, the following words shall have the following meanings: Academic Week – The period of Monday through Friday in each week during the academic year. Outside Activities – Non-academic activities undertaken by a Faculty Member in his or her area of expertise in association with individuals or entities outside the University. Such activities include for example, working as an…, II. Policy, Scope of Policy This Policy applies only to Faculty Members. Outside Activities Permitted The University ordinarily permits full-time Faculty Members to devote the equivalent of one day within the Academic Week to the performance of Outside Activities. The University ordinarily does not place a specific limit on the amount of time that part-time Faculty Members may devote to the performance of…, III. Interpretation and Evaluation, The President or his or her designee will have authority to interpret this Policy. Periodically, but at least every three (3) years, the President or his or her designee will conduct an evaluation of this Policy and formulate amendments for the consideration of the Trustees of the University., IV. Enforcement, The Vice Chancellor for Research may refer any matter to the appropriate University official for disciplinary or other appropriate action. If a matter involves a Conflict of Interest under the University Policy on Conflicts of Interest Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures, the Vice Chancellor for Research shall refer the matter to the Conflicts Committee., V. Appeals, A Faculty Member may request that the Vice Chancellor for Research review any decision of his or her Department Chair to withhold an approval relating to Outside Activities as described in Section II.C. Decisions by the Vice Chancellor for Research will supersede prior decisions by the Department Chair. If a Faculty Member disagrees with any decision by the Vice Chancellor for Research, the…, VI. Other Policies, As noted above, Outside Activities may involve other University policies, such as the Intellectual Property Policy, the Policy on Conflicts of Interest Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures, and the Policy on Compensation for Certain Additional Professional Services (to the extent not superseded by this Policy). Faculty Members should refer to these other policies as necessary…, Doc. T96-047, as amended | Policy on Faculty Consulting and Outside Activities, Amherst & Boston, Passed by the Board of Trustees on April 2, 1997 Revised: February 7, 2001
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Doc. T96-047, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on April 2, 1997 Latest revision: February 7, 2001 Faculty members are expected to devote to the University their primary professional loyalty and to direct to the University their time and energy. As they are considered "special state employees" for purposes of the Massachusetts law governing the conduct of public officials and employees (Massachusetts General…, I. Definitions, As used in this Policy, the following words shall have the following meanings: Academic Week – The period of Monday through Friday in each week. Outside Activities – Non-academic activities undertaken by a Faculty Member in his or her area of expertise in association with individuals or entities outside the University. Such activities include for example, working as an employee or consultant, or…, II. Policy, Scope of Policy This Policy applies only to Faculty Members. Allowable Activities The University ordinarily permits full-time Faculty Members to devote the equivalent of one day within the Academic Week to the performance of Outside Activities. The University ordinarily does not place a specific limit on the amount of time that part-time Faculty Members may devote to the performance of Outside…, III. Interpretation and Evaluation, The President or his or her designee will have authority to interpret this Policy. Periodically, but at least every three (3) years, the President or his or her designee will conduct an evaluation of this Policy and formulate amendments for the consideration of the Trustees of the University., IV. Enforcement, The Vice Chancellor for Research may refer any matter to the appropriate University official for disciplinary or other appropriate action. If a matter involves a Conflict of Interest under the University Policy on Conflicts of Interest Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures, the Vice Chancellor for Research shall refer the matter to the Conflicts Committee., V. Appeals, A Faculty Member may request that the Vice Chancellor for Research review any decision of his or her Department Chair concerning Outside Activities. A Faculty Member may appeal any decision of the Vice Chancellor for Research by requesting a review of the decision by the President or his or her designee. The decision of the President shall be final., VI. Other Policies, As noted above, Outside Activities may involve other University policies, such as the Intellectual Property Policy, the Policy on Conflicts of Interest Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures, and the Policy on Compensation for Certain Additional Professional Services (to the extent not superseded by this Policy). Faculty Members should refer to these other policies as necessary…, Doc. T96-047, as amended | Policy on Faculty Consulting and Outside Activities, Dartmouth, Passed by the Board of Trustees on April 2, 1997 Revised: February 7, 2001
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Doc. T96-047, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on April 11, 1996, Worcester Passed by the Board of Trustees on June 5, 1996, Lowell Latest revision: February 7, 2001 Faculty members are expected to devote to the University their primary professional loyalty and to direct to the University their time and energy. As they are considered "special state employees" for purposes of the Massachusetts law governing the…, I. Definitions, As used in this Policy, the following words shall have the following meanings: Academic Week – The period of Monday through Friday in each week. Outside Activities – Non-academic activities undertaken by a Faculty Member in his or her area of expertise in association with individuals or entities outside the University. Such activities include for example, working as an employee or consultant, or…, II. Policy, Scope of Policy This Policy applies only to Faculty Members. Allowable Activities The University ordinarily permits full-time Faculty Members to devote the equivalent of one day within the Academic Week to the performance of Outside Activities. The University ordinarily does not place a specific limit on the amount of time that part-time Faculty Members may devote to the performance of Outside…, III. Interpretation and Evaluation, The President or his or her designee will have authority to interpret this Policy. Periodically, but at least every three (3) years, the President or his or her designee will conduct an evaluation of this Policy and formulate amendments for the consideration of the Trustees of the University., IV. Enforcement, The Vice Chancellor for Research may refer any matter to the appropriate University official for disciplinary or other appropriate action. If a matter involves a Conflict of Interest under the University Policy on Conflicts of Interest Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures, the Vice Chancellor for Research shall refer the matter to the Conflicts Committee., V. Appeals, A Faculty Member may request that the Vice Chancellor for Research review any decision of his or her Department Chair concerning Outside Activities. A Faculty Member may appeal any decision of the Vice Chancellor for Research by requesting a review of the decision by the President or his or her designee. The decision of the President shall be final., VI. Other Policies, As noted above, Outside Activities may involve other University policies, such as the Intellectual Property Policy, the Policy on Conflicts of Interest Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures, and the Policy on Compensation for Certain Additional Professional Services (to the extent not superseded by this Policy). Faculty Members should refer to these other policies as necessary…, Doc. T96-047, as amended | Policy on Faculty Consulting and Outside Activities, Lowell & Worcester, Passed by the Board of Trustees on April 11, 1996, Worcester Passed by the Board of Trustees on June 5, 1996, Lowell Revised: February 7, 2001
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Doc. T96-073, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on June 5, 1996 Latest revision: May 25, 2005, I. Purpose, To ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) through a uniform policy regarding capitalization and valuation of plant and related assets. To establish procedures for the management and control of property owned by or in the custody of the University of Massachusetts. To satisfy the requirements of the Federal Government regarding control over Government Property for…, II. Scope, This policy pertains to all property, real and personal, under the control of the University of Massachusetts, including all such property to which the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the University of Massachusetts holds title, or for which the University has custodial responsibility., III. Title, Title to or ownership of all Commonwealth or University property shall be deemed to be vested in the University of Massachusetts unless stipulated otherwise by the funding source. Title does not rest with a department or an employee, regardless of source of funds or donation associated with the acquisition., IV. Responsibility, The Board of Trustees is responsible for all property to which the University holds title. Custodial responsibility for other property rests with the Board of Trustees to the extent that the University has explicitly agreed to accept such responsibility. The Board of Trustees hereby assigns to the Chancellor of each campus general responsibility for the care and custody of property belonging to…, V. Inventory, Each campus is responsible for maintaining inventory records for all capital and sensitive non-capital equipment as defined in this policy, performing or coordinating periodic physical inventories, reconciling physical inventories to the related records and reconciling additions and deductions on the inventory system to the general accounting system., VI. Government Property Control, Records shall be maintained for all federally funded equipment at a federally approved amount and life expectancy. All such equipment shall be inventoried according to federal guidelines. Such equipment shall be maintained on the University's equipment inventory until such time as an appropriate officer within the University performs an inventory, and removes it from the University's equipment…, Doc. T96-073, as amended | Capitalization and Inventory Control Policy, Passed by the Board of Trustees on June 5, 1996 Revised: May 25, 2005
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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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