Doc. T00-080, Passed by the Board of Trustees on November 8, 2000 The creation of named professorships or chairs must be approved by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the President. Said named professorships include endowed as well as honorific professorships or chairs. Individuals will be appointed to named professorships or chairs by the President with the approval of the Board on the basis of…
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Doc. T01-012, Passed by the Board of Trustees on February 7, 2001 Faculty on full-time appointments are expected to serve the University through a mixture of teaching, research, scholarship or creative activity, outreach and professional service, and University service, consistent with the mission of the campus, school or college, and unit in which they are appointed. The obligations of full-time faculty…
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Doc. T02-024, Passed by the Board of Trustees on May 1, 2002 The titles of Research Professor, Research Associate Professor and Research Assistant Professor will be used for faculty members who meet all of the following criteria: Their salaries are paid entirely from grant funds. Their appointments are not considered probationary and they are not eligible for tenure. Their responsibilities are primarily in the…
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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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