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Topic Index
Governance and Administration
1
- Policy Development, Approval, and Review Procedures
2
- Society and Association Memberships
10
- Policy Statement on Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
11
- Criteria and Procedures for Naming Facilities and Programs
15
- Advisory Committees
19
- Licensing of Music
38
- Illegal Drugs and Illegal Use or Abuse of Alcohol
51
- Conducting Surveys
53
- Unlawful Discrimination
54
- Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment
62
- Contract Review and Execution
65
- Space Utilization and Allocation
72
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA or Buckley Amendment)
74
- Records Requests
81
- Alcoholic Beverages
84
- Copyright Policy
91
- Weapons on Campus
100
- International Travel and International Visitors
103
- Tailgating
108
- Records Retention & Disposition
110
- Conferences & Events
114
- Solicitations, the Distribution of Materials, and Public Displays
116
- Clery Act Policy
123
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Compliance
128
- Electronic Signatures
130
- University Patent Policy
133
- Free Speech and Free Expression
134
- Assemblies, Public Addresses, and Political Activities
Related Links
UNC Policy Manual
Legal & Risk Management
54
- Conflicts of Interest, Conflicts of Commitment, and External Professional Activities for Pay
129
- Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy
126
- Protection of Minors on Campus
Academic Affairs
6
- Adjunct Faculty Appointments
9
- Implementation of Tenure Policies and Regulations of Western Carolina University
18
- Scholarships
20
- Administrative Personnel Returning to Full-Time Teaching Status in a Department
24
- State Matching Funds for College Work-Study Program
50
- Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules
56
- Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct
66
- Guidelines for use of Radioactive Materials
84
- Copyright Policy
89
- Serious Illness and Disability Leave for Faculty
104
- Review of Gifts that Affect Academic Freedom or Curriculum
125
- Preferred Name Policy
Advancement and Public Relations
16
- Responsibility for University Publication
55
- Solicitation of External Funds
104
- Review of Gifts that Affect Academic Freedom or Curriculum
University Facilities and State Owned Property
4
- Energy Conservation Measures
12
- Fire Evacuation
13
- Electronic Door Access and Key/Lock Services
17
- Alterations and Renovation of Facilities
30
- Use of State-Owned Vehicles
44
- Safe and Healthful Working Conditions
45
- Smoking and Vaping Policies
48
- Building Hours
82
- Facilities Use
85
- Reporting Misuse of State Property
115
- Trespassing on University Property
Personnel
8
- Dual Employment
5
- EHRA Performance Bonus Policy
7
-
Deferred Compensation for SAAOs Other than the Chancellor
20
- Administrative Personnel Returning to Full-Time Teaching Status in a Department
22
- Intra-Institutional Professional Activities for Pay
23
- Reduction in Force of Employees Subject to the State Human Resources Act
28
- Political Activities of EHRA Employees
33
- Leave for Firefighting Activities
36
- Fraudulent Disclosure and Willful Nondisclosure of Information Relating to Applications for State Employment
37
- Posting of SHRA Vacancies, Promotions, and Veteran's Preference
41
- Adverse Weather and Emergency Events/Closing Policy
43
- Voluntary Shared Leave Program
44
- Safe and Healthful Working Conditions
46
- Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
53
- Unlawful Discrimination (Effective August 14, 2020)
54
- Conflicts of Interest, Conflicts of Commitment, and External Professional Activities for Pay
57
- Employment of Related Persons/Nepotism
58
- Improper Relationships between Students and Employees
60
- Overtime Work
69
- Re-Hiring An Individual Previously Terminated From Employment by WCU
71
- Children in the Workplace or Unsupervised on Campus
77
- Grievance Policies and Procedures for SHRA Employees
78
- Disciplinary Policy and Procedures for SHRA Employees
80
- University Health Center Services
83
- Accommodation of Faculty, Employees, and Applicants with Disabilities
87
- Secondary Employment Policy for SHRA Employees
89
- Serious Illness and Disability Leave for Faculty
92
- Hiring Internationals at Western Carolina University
94
- EHRA Non-Faculty Performance Evaluation Policy
98
- Employment Background Screening
107
- Employee Assistance Program
109
- Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Teams
111
- Administrative Separation of the Chancellor
112
- EHRA Non-Faculty Employee Grievance
Related Links
NC Office of State Human Resources
UNC Policy 300.1.1, Senior Academic and Administrative Officers
UNC Policy 300.2.1, Employees Exempt from the State Human Resources Act
UNC Code Section 611, Review of Personnel Actions Affecting Specified Employees Exempt from the State Human Resources Act
WCU Performance Management Materials
WCU Hiring Guide for Classified Staff
WCU Hiring Guide for Faculty and Non-faculty Administrative Staff
Business Administration and Auxiliary Services
14
- Textbook, Textbook Rental and Course Materials Policy
27
- Personnel Activity Reporting System
30
- Use of State-Owned Vehicles
40
- Printing and Copying
68
- Cellular Phones
75
- Removal of University Assets From the Campus
88
- Facilities and Administration Receipts Policy
90
- Use of Low Speed Vehicles on Campus
99
- Use of Voicemail of Western Carolina University
101
- Installation and Use of Public Safety Technologies
120
- Payment Card Processing Policy
124
- Use of Drones (Unmanned Aircraft) on Campus
127
- Property Acquisition and Leasing
132
- Auxiliary Services and Retail Sales
Information Technology
3
- Information Privacy Policy
49
- PawPrint Services
52
- Use Of Computers and Data Communications
67
- Information Technology Endpoint Device Lifecycle
86
- Web Accessibility Policy
93
- Electronic Mail Policy
95
- Data Network Security and Access Control
97
- Data Security and Stewardship
99
- Use of Voicemail of Western Carolina University
106
- Identity Theft Prevention Program
117
- Information Security Policy
119
- Software Life Cycle Policy
121
- Student WCUid Account Lifecycle Policy
122
- Video Capture Policy
Research and Sponsored Activities
27
- Personnel Activity Reporting System
50
- Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules
54
- Conflicts of Interest, Conflicts of Commitment, and External Professional Activities for Pay
55
- Solicitation of External Funds
56
- Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct
88
- Facilities and Administration Receipts Policy
105
- Centers and Institutes
131
- Research Involving Human Subjects
Related Links
Export Control Communication Plan
Student Activities and Services
24
- State Matching Funds for College Work-Study Program
58
- Improper Relationships between Students and Employees
72
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA or Buckley Amendment)
84
- Copyright Policy
96
- WCU Student Residency Requirement and Residence Hall Agreements Policy
103
- Tailgating
125
- Preferred Name Policy
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