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December 4, 2007
Violence-Free Campus Policy
The new Violence-Free Campus policy, as well as related procedures and resources, are intended to help prevent, deter, and respond to concerns regarding acts of violence.
September 19, 2007
Violence-Free Campus Policy DRAFT
The university is seeking comment on the Violence-Free Campus policy draft and related procedures. This new policy, as well as related procedures and resources, are intended to help prevent, deter, and respond to concerns regarding acts of violence. Please submit comments regarding the Violence-Free Campus policy draft to University Counsel by October 11, 2007.
August 31, 2007
Student Organization Travel Policy
The new Student Organization Travel policy establishes the relationship between student organizations and the university for the purpose of reducing risks and providing protection for all student organization travel, especially travel using large passenger vans and vehicles towing trailers. The "Student Organization Travel Authorization" system to which the policy refers will be introduced in a few weeks. Call 515-294-7711 for more information.
August 01, 2007
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Policy
The new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) policy and related procedures set forth standards and responsibilities for the installation, modification, replacement, repair, inspection, maintenance, and non-medical response of AEDs on the ISU campus.
June 26, 2007
Student Organization Recognition
A revised Student Organization Recognition policy (SORP), effective July 1, 2007, is now available in the Policy Library. Organizations must be recognized by the Student Activities Center to function within the university and to receive special privileges and benefits. The deadline for full compliance with the SORP is October 1, 2007.
June 13, 2007
Strategic Tuition Reserve Funds
Iowa law allows Regent universities to utilize non-tuition components of the general university funds first. The new Strategic Tuition Reserve Funds policy adopts this approach for Iowa State University.
May 22, 2007
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Policy Draft
The university is seeking comment on the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) policy draft. The goal of an AED program is to increase the rate of survival of people who have sudden cardiac arrests. The AED policy and related procedures will set forth the standards and responsibilities for the installation, modification, replacement, repair, inspection, maintenance, and non-medical response of AEDs on the ISU campus. Please submit comments regarding the AED policy draft to aedpolicy@iastate.edu by June 22, 2007.
May 14, 2007
Public Records: Exemption for Security-Related Information
Iowa law allows non-disclosure of security-related information under certain circumstances when disclosure may increase risks to persons and facilities. The new Public Records: Exemption for Security-Related Information policy is intended to increase the safety and security of persons and property on the campus.
May 1, 2007
IT Security Policy Revised
The IT Security policy has been revised to enhance provisions regarding IT risk assessments. This revision has been made in response to a 2005 report from the Auditor of State recommending that the university conduct periodic risk assessments of critical financial applications.
April 23, 2007
Interim Delegation of Authority (Non-Employment)
An interim Delegation of Authority (Non-Employment) policy has been adopted to assure that units customarily permitted to sign contracts have delegated authority to continue operations pending adoption of a new delegation policy. This policy does not apply to employment and personnel actions. A permanent policy and supporting guidance are being developed.
February 21, 2007
Proposed Changes to the IT Security Policy
The university is seeking comments on proposed changes to the IT Security Policy. These changes are proposed in response to a 2005 report from the Auditor of State recommending that the university conduct periodic risk assessments of critical financial applications and revise the IT Security policy to address risk assessments. Please submit comments regarding this policy revision to itpolicycommittee@iastate.edu by March 9, 2007.
January 12, 2007
Smoking Restrictions
The Smoking Restrictions policy, a revision of the former Smoking policy, after extensive discussion and review, is effective January 12, 2007. Responsibility for compliance with the policy begins on the effective date. Several months will be required to reposition smoking receptacles, as needed, to be consistent with this policy. Smokers are responsible for proper disposal of smoking materials. (Ashtrays that have not yet been moved away from non-smoking areas may still be used for disposal.) In the meantime, the policy’s distance restrictions on smoking are in effect.
November 1, 2006
Smoking Policy Draft
The University is seeking comment on proposed changes to the smoking policy. The draft smoking policy addresses not only building interiors, but also exterior areas on University property. The draft smoking policy will be posted for comment in the Policy Library for the entire month of November 2006. Please submit comments to smokingpolicy@iastate.edu by November 30, 2006. In addition, public forums will be held in the Memorial Union on November 14, 2006, from 12:00-1:00 p.mm in Cardinal Room and from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the South Ball Room.
September 27, 2006
The new University E-mail Communications policy, effective October 1, 2006, outlines expectations regarding the use of email in formal university communications.
September 5, 2006
Policy Library Enhancements
The Policy Library has a new look and organization. Policies are now listed by topic to make them easier to locate. Also, work is underway to transition all UPM and other university policies to the Policy Library. Check back often to see our progress as the Policy Library becomes more and more useful as your source for all official university policies. For more information, see About the Policy Library.
June 26, 2006
The Office of the CIO is seeking comment the new University E-mail Communications policy through August 31, 2006.
May 1, 2006
As recommended in the Campus Climate Implementation Plan, previous discrimination and harassment policies have been consolidated into one simplified, comprehensive Discrimination and Harassment policy, effective May 1, 2006.
April 4, 2006
The University is seeking comment on proposed changes to the Student Disciplinary Regulations Hazing policy. The revised policy more clearly proscribes behavior regarding initiation, affiliation, and continued membership within any campus or student organization.
February 02, 2006
Three IT policies have been updated. They include the Computer Code of Ethics and Acceptable Use, IT Security Incident Reporting, and the IT Security policies.
January 23, 2006
Information About the Policy Library and processes for making Policy Changes & Additions have been updated and clarified.
December 16, 2005
The IT Policy Committee is seeking comment on proposed changes to the Computer Code of Ethics and Acceptable Use policy.
October 14, 2005
The Social Security Number Protection Policy is in effect as of October 14, 2005.
August 26, 2005
The Code of Business and Fiduciary Conduct has been adopted as a policy of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. It is a formal statement of existing expectations regarding ethical behavior. The Policy Library includes the Code of Business and Fiduciary Conduct Supporting Policies.
August 12, 2005
ISU and the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, have adopted changes to the Student Disciplinary Regulations and the Uniform Rules of Personal Conduct regarding riot-related misconduct. Read more about the changes to Student Disciplinary Regulations.
April 8, 2005
The University is seeking comment on proposed changes to Student Disciplinary Regulations. More information about the proposed changes is available in Draft Policies.
March 24, 2005
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, has a proposed rule regarding riot-related misconduct at the three Regents' Universities. More information about the proposed rule is available in Draft Policies.
February 1, 2005
The Student Organization Recognition Policy is available for review in Draft Policies. More information on the Student Organization Recognition Policy is available from the SAC website.
September 1, 2004
Policy Change: Personal Long Distance Telephone Calls
Making personal, long-distance phone calls from your desk and reimbursing the university when the bill arrives no longer is permitted. The ISU policy change goes into effect immediately. You can view the revised Section 2.5(10) of the University Policy Manual (UPM).
Instead, employees should pay directly for incidental or emergency personal long-distance calls made from a university phone. Options include:
- Use a personal cell phone
- Purchase a prepaid phone card
- Use a calling card provided by your home long-distance provider
- Place collect calls
- Use a pay phone on campus
The old system, in which employees reviewed monthly phone statements and reimbursed the university for personal long-distance charges, was labor-intensive and inefficient, said Warren Madden, vice president for business and finance. It is estimated the university spends more than $460,000 each year copying, distributing and using employee time to review telephone bills, primarily so personal calls can be identified and reimbursed.
The change actually removes the language that allowed the call-now, pay-later practice.
Employees who make personal, long-distance calls on university phones by error or in emergencies should notify a supervisor and reimburse the expense. While departmental officials will continue to monitor telephone usage, most employees will no longer be required to review their bills.
August 18, 2004
The Policy Library Procedure has been approved. The procedure outlines the process for policies included in the Policy Library.
June 15, 2004
Three new and updated computing policies are effective July 1. The IT Security Policy, Code of Computer Ethics and Acceptable Use Policy, and IT Security Incident Reporting Policy.
April 23, 2004
Announcing the ISU Policy Library!
March 11, 2004
The Office Procedure Guide (OPG) is now titled the University Policy Manual.
