Doc. T94-054, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on June 8, 1994, Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell, Worcester, In order to improve the reporting process, the Affirmative Action officers will submit the full campus Affirmative Action Plans to the Board of Trustees every two or three years. Procedural requirements will remain in effect until revisions are approved by the Board of Trustees. The campuses will, however, provide annual updates to the Trustees in the areas of statistics, goals and timetables,…
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The University of Massachusetts recognizes the rights of members of the University community to freedom of assembly and speech, and strongly believes in fostering discourse and the free exchange of ideas at the University. However, as a matter of law and University policy, these rights and interests are restricted, and must be exercised on University property in a manner consistent with the…, Responses to Demonstrations Guidelines, Issued by President Bulger on August 11, 1997
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Doc. T00-051, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on August 2, 2000 Latest revision: September 28, 2011, Policy Statement and Principles, This policy is established to protect the assets and interests of the University, to increase overall fraud awareness, and to ensure a coordinated approach toward resolution of financial fraud. The University must identify and promptly investigate all instances and allegations of fraudulent activities regarding University funds, documents, and equipment involving staff, faculty, students, vendors…, Scope and Definition of Fraud, Fraud generally involves a willful or deliberate act with the intention of obtaining an unauthorized benefit, such as money or property, by deception or other unethical means. All fraudulent acts are included under this policy and includes such things as: Embezzlement, misappropriation or other financial irregularities. Forgery or alteration of documents (checks, time sheets, contractor…, Doc. T00-051, as amended | Policy on Fraudulent Financial Activities, Passed by the Board of Trustees on February 2, 2000 Revised: August 4, 2004 December 8, 2010 September 28, 2011
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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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