Doc. T73-098, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on April 4, 1973 Latest revision: February 3, 1993, I. Trustee Policy On University Governance, A. Endorsement of AAUP Statements on Governance, The Board of Trustees has all authority, responsibility, rights, privileges, powers and duties of organization and government of the University of Massachusetts as provided in Chapter 75 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth. Nothing in the following statement shall be taken as contravening that authority or any applicable federal or state law or regulation; anything contravening such authority…, B. Primary Responsibilities In Governance, The Board of Trustees recognizes that while it must exercise general authority over the University, certain components of the University, such as the President’s Office, the campus administrations, and the representative and administrative governing bodies of the faculty and the students have, by virtue of interest, training, and experience, a special concern and competence in certain areas.…, Academic Matters:, By virtue of its professional preparation and its central concern with learning and teaching the faculty will exercise primary responsibility in such academic matters as curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction, research, admissions, libraries, and other aspects of University life which directly relate to the educational process. Students share this concern and they will be assured…, Faculty Status:, The faculty will have primary responsibility for matters of faculty status, such as appointments, reappointments, promotions, tenure, and salary adjustments. Students will also be assured the opportunity of participating in the evaluation of a faculty member’s effectiveness., Student Affairs:, Students will have primary responsibility for services and activities which are designed primarily to serve students or those which are financed primarily by students, managing student political affairs and organizational matters, and setting standards for student behavior, conduct, and discipline., Planning, Development And Budget:, The President is responsible for exerting educational leadership in the planning and development of the University, both before the Board of Trustees and on the various campuses. He/she shall coordinate the planning and development on the separate campuses, keep current a University master plan, and ensure that all appropriate components of the University have the opportunity to make…, Responsibilities, Duties, Functions, And Procedures Of The Board Of Trustees, The President, The Campus Administrators, And The Campus Governing Bodies In University Governance, Consistent with Chapter 15A and pursuant to Chapter 75 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth, the Board of Trustees may establish general policies governing the University. The authority of the Board shall include, but is not limited to, the following specific powers:, A. Board of Trustees, The Trustees will consider, upon the recommendation of the appropriate faculty and student governing bodies and/or other appropriate groups, the academic plans, personnel policies, and admissions policies of each campus and of the University as a whole; plans for the establishment of new campuses, schools, institutes, and colleges, and plans for the closing of already established units and…, B. President Of The University, The President is the principal academic and executive officer of the University. He/she will exercise executive authority over the campuses comprising the University subject to the direction of the Board of Trustees. He/she will serve as chief spokesman and interpreter of the University and represent it to the general public and its representatives. The President will be responsible for…, C. Campus Chancellor, The Chancellor is the chief academic and executive officer of the campus. He/she will exercise executive authority over the campus subject to the direction of the President. He/she will be responsible to the President for administering the various schools, colleges, divisions, departments, and other units on the campus. In the formulation of policy the Chancellor will represent his/her campus to…, D. Campus Governing Bodies, Faculty and students may be organized into governing bodies, such as senates and assemblies, departments, schools, and colleges. The constitutions of the major governing bodies must be approved by the Board of Trustees. When appropriate, governing bodies shall have the privilege of recommending policies and procedures affecting the campus and the University as a whole, including, among others…, E. Implementation, Provision for implementing the foregoing policies and procedures of University governance shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees, F. Approval and Evaluation, The Board of Trustees reserves the right to alter, amend or revoke the foregoing Statement on University Governance, in part or whole, at any time. The Board of Trustees will review the foregoing policies and procedures every five years., Doc. T73-098, as amended | Governance Document, Passed by the Board of Trustees on April 4, 1973 Revised: April 2, 1975 June 1, 1988 February 3, 1993
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Doc. T73-196, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on June 6, 1973 Latest revision: April 12, 2023, 1. Name, The name of this organization shall be the Faculty Senate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, hereinafter referred to as the Senate., 2. Authority, The Senate derives its authority from actions by the Board of Trustees approving this Constitution, as provided in Section 3, Chapter 75 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth; The Senate, in its responsibilities and relationships with other governing components of the University, shall be governed by the Board of Trustees’ Statement on University Governance (Trustee Document T73-098, as amended…, 3. Purposes, The purposes of the Senate shall be: To ensure the representation of all faculty members of the campus community in the governance of the Amherst campus and the University as a whole; To discuss and recommend policies affecting the campus and the University as a whole; and To promote faculty participation in the development of policies and procedures within the various colleges, schools,…, 4. Membership, All members of the Senate, except for ex officio members specified hereinafter, shall be elected. The elected membership shall consist of at least 120 but not more than 140 individuals apportioned in accordance with the formula set for in the Bylaws. Only qualified voters with at least one academic year of service to the University shall be eligible for election to the Senate; The terms of…, 5. Elections and Voting Eligibility, Regular elections and by-elections shall be conducted by written ballot in accordance with procedures prescribed in the Bylaws; and Qualified voters shall have the right to vote in regular elections or by-elections. Qualified voters shall be defined as full-time lecturers, instructors, assistant professors, associate professors, or professors who are not in their first regular semester of service…, 6. Councils And Committees, The Senate shall elect a Rules Committee and establish such other councils and standing committees as may be provided in the Bylaws., 7. Procedures, The Senate shall hold at least one regular meeting each month while in session during the academic year. A special meeting may be called by: the President of the University or the Chancellor of the Amherst campus; the Rules Committee in case of emergency; twenty percent of the membership of the Senate by petition to the Chancellor or the Secretary of the Senate; or ten percent of the membership…, 8. General Faculty Meetings: Referendum, Meetings of the General Faculty may be called in one of the following ways: the President of the University or the Chancellor of the Amherst campus may call a meeting; the Faculty Senate may call a meeting by a motion duly passed; or ten percent of the membership of the faculty, by petition to the President of the University or the Chancellor or to the Secretary of the Faculty (who is Secretary…, 9. Constitutional Amendment Procedures, Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed: by a three-fifths vote of those present and voting at a Regular or Special Meeting of the Senate provided that the proposed change shall have been presented at a previous Regular or Special Meeting. The vote shall be by written ballot, unless the Senate rules otherwise by a two-thirds majority; or by petition of 50 or more faculty members provided…, 10. Bylaws and Revision Procedures, The Bylaws of the Senate may be adopted, amended, or repealed by: (i) a three-fifths vote of those present and voting at a Regular or Special Meeting of the Senate; or (ii) a majority vote of the voting members present and voting at a regular meeting of the General Faculty. Amendments relating to the powers, responsibilities, or composition of Senate Councils and Standing Committees shall…, Doc. T73-196, as amended | Faculty Senate Constitution, Amherst, Passed by the Board of Trustees on June 6, 1973 Revised: April 12, 2023
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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. T91-133B, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on February 5, 1992 Latest revision: February 23, 2011 Pursuant to the authority vested in the Board of Trustees under G.L. c. 75, the following shall constitute the minimally required criteria and procedures for the election of a student trustee by the undergraduate and graduate students of each campus of the University of Massachusetts. Each Chancellor is hereby…, A. Candidate Qualification, In order to qualify for election as a student trustee, a candidate shall be a full-time student and shall have maintained satisfactory academic progress as stipulated at each individual campus., B. Election Process, Elections of student trustees shall be conducted pursuant to campus procedures, which shall specify the details of the student trustee election process, including provisions for nomination, balloting, the conduct of and procedures for elections, and any appeals procedures; provided, however, that: Sufficient notice of the nomination and election process shall be provided to all students prior to…, C. Certification, Each Chancellor shall certify by May 15th to the Secretary of the Board of Trustees that the elected student trustee is qualified and has been duly elected. The Secretary shall transmit such verification to the Secretary of State. No such verification shall be made if a Chancellor determines that a violation of campus procedures has substantially affected the fairness of an election., D. Terms and Requirements of Office, The term of office of each elected student trustee shall be for one year, which shall commence on July first following his or her election and shall terminate on June thirtieth of the following year. For purposes of this Policy only, a student trustee who graduates at the end of the Spring semester shall be deemed to be a full-time student until June 30th. If at any time during the elected term…, Medical School Procedure for Election of Student Trustee, (Doc T91-133B, as amended), Announcements, Elections for Student Trustee will be announced by the Chancellor and managed by a representative body (known as “Three-Schools Committee”) of the three schools of UMass Medical School (School of Medicine, Graduate School of Nursing, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences) via email in the spring leaving enough time for campaigning and a general vote (usually in March). Announcements will…, Nominations, The Three-Schools Committee will oversee the nomination procedure. Nominations will be open for at least ten (10) days after the announcement is made. Nominated students must be full time students in any of the three schools and in good standing both academically and as regards institutional standards of professional behavior and ethical conduct such as the honor code. Students may nominate…, Distribution of Information, Position statements of all approved nominees will be distributed via email to all active students. Position statements may be made available separate from or together with voting materials. Statements will remain available for review by students for at least 10 days. Nominees are permitted to campaign by placing additional posters or sending emails, subject to Campus and University rules about…, Voting, The voting period will last at least 1 week (7 days) including 5 class days and will be announced via email to all matriculated students. The Three-Schools Committee will oversee the vote and convey the result of the vote to the candidates, Offices of the Chancellor, Deans of each school, and all students. The vote will be conducted via web with security such that only matriculated students may…, Special Elections, In the case of vacancy in the Student Trustee position, the Chancellor may call for a special election to be managed by the Three-Schools Committee. Announcements for special elections will occur at the earliest possible time. Special elections will follow the same procedure as listed above although the time periods for nomination and distribution of information may be shortened to five (5) days…, Certification, Pursuant to University of Massachusetts Board of Trustee policy, T91-133B (as amended, 2/5/92), the Chancellor shall certify by May 15th to the Secretary of the Board of Trustees that the elected Student Trustee is qualified and has been duly elected. The Secretary shall transmit such verification to the Secretary of State. No such verification shall be made if a Chancellor determines that a…, Doc. T91-133B, as amended | Student Trustee Election Policy, Passed by the Board of Trustees on February 5, 1992 Revised: February 23, 2011
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Doc. T92-031, Appendix E, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on June 3, 1992, Purpose, The Policy on the Approval Process for Tuition, Fees and other Charges Related to Trust Funds establishes the authority for the approval of tuition & mandatory fees, other student fees including optional and one-time fees, auxiliary and revenue based fees and charges, and administrative charges including sales and services., I. Introduction, This policy implements authority of the Board of Trustees under Chapter 75, Sections I A, l B, and 11 as amended and Chapter 15A, Section 9i as amended by Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2015 which allowed for full tuition retention for the University of Massachusetts., II. Policy Statement, Reporting, The President shall annually review and publish schedules detailing tuition & mandatory fees other student fees including optional and one-time fees, and auxiliary and revenue based fees and charges. The schedule of administrative charges including sales and services will be published annually and updated biennially., Definitions and Approval Authority, Tuition and Mandatory student charges, – include tuition and required fees charged to the typical full-time student for a full academic year. Required charges include all charges which are collected from such a large proportion of all students that the student who does not pay the charge is an exception. They do not include any charges that are clearly optional or one-time (see below). Examples of mandatory student charges include but…, Student Fees for Revenue Based Operations Charges –, These charges are the principal charges for major auxiliary enterprise operations or major campus services funded by student fees or auxiliary revenues. Major auxiliary enterprises are services external, but contributing to, the basic academic mission of the University such as: boarding and residence halls, and corporate and continuing education. The charges are typically non-mandatory or…, Non-mandatory student fees –, include optional or one-time fees or surcharges charged to students for specific services, or special academic program offerings and activities not required of the majority of students each year. Examples of non-mandatory student fees include but are not limited to: laboratory fees, international student exchange program fees, special academic program fees, identification card replacement fees.…, Administrative Charges Including Sales and Services –, These charges are for the sale or use of goods or services that are incidental to the conduct of instruction, research or public service or for administrative services. Examples include but are not limited to: film rentals, sales of scientific and literary publications, testing services, fees for the use of scientific equipment or laboratories, university presses, copy center charges, workshops…, Doc. T92-031, Appendix E, as amended | Policy on the Approval Process for Tuition, Fees and other Charges Related to Trust Funds, Passed by the Board of Trustees on June 3, 1992 Revised: February 7, 2001 July 14, 2016
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Doc. T92-031, Appendix G, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on May 24, 2006, I. Introduction, Investments in New Companies Based on University Technologies Standards apply to fund restrictions, approvals and operating guidelines. Campuses may establish campus policies and guidelines within the scope of University policy regarding the development of investment in new companies based on University technologies. Campus policies and guidelines may be more, but not less, restrictive than the…, II. Policy Statement, The University shall make available up to one-percent of the University’s operating cash as of June 30th each fiscal year for investment in University-technology based companies. Investments shall be limited to a total of $500,000 per company which may be made all at once or in several rounds. Investments must be recommended by the University Technologies Investment Advisory Board. Investments…, III. Standards, The President, in consultation with the Vice President for Administration & Finance and Chancellors, will issue administrative standards to implement this policy., Doc. T92-031, Appendix G, as amended | Policy on Investments in New Companies Based on University Technology, Passed by the Board of Trustees on May 24, 2006 Revised: September 18, 2013
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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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Doc. T96-040, Passed by the Board of Trustee 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, classroom presentation and instruction, research articles, research monographs, student theses and…, 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 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), and under most…, 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, A. Persons Subject to the Policy, All Covered Individuals are subject to this Policy., B. 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 under this Policy., 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. If the CVIP is successful in its commercialization efforts, the inventor or creator…, 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; Interpretation of Policy; Exceptions, The Director shall administer this Policy in regular consultation with the Vice Chancellors for Research and the President. The President, 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. The President shall have authority to overrule any decision of a Vice Chancellor or the…, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Exhibit A to Intellectual Property Policy Participation Agreement, In consideration of the benefits that I receive as a result of my access to University-administered funds and University-funded time, facilities, and equipment, I agree as follows: Acknowledgment. I acknowledge that I have read and understood the Intellectual Property Policy (the "Policy") of the University of Massachusetts (the "University"), a copy of which is attached to this Agreement, and I…
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Doc. T96-040, Passed by the Board of Trustees on June 5, 1996 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 that have been formally recognized by the University as being Scholarly Works. The University currently recognizes the following categories of Exempted Scholarly Works: textbooks, class notes, research articles, research monographs, student theses and dissertations, paintings, drawings, sculpture, musical compositions…, Intellectual Property, – Inventions, Copyrightable Works, and Tangible Research Materials., Invention, – A discovery or development that is protectable under the patent laws of the United States or 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 art or literature. As described 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), and under most…, 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, A. Persons Subject to the Policy, All Covered Individuals are subject to this Policy., B. 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 under this Policy., 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. If the CVIP is successful in its commercialization efforts, the inventor or creator…, 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; Interpretation of Policy; Exceptions, The Director shall administer this Policy in regular consultation with the Vice Chancellors for Research and the President. The President, 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. The President shall have authority to overrule any decision of a Vice Chancellor or the…
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