Policy Categories

• Academics / Research  - Policy and procedure documents that relate to the College’s mission of teaching and research.  Subjects include, but are not limited to, faculty governance; appointments, promotion, and tenure; academic freedom and faculty due process; teaching responsibilities; faculty research and development, including research misconduct; academic leaves; and, matters related to academics and the curriculum.
• Facilities, Transportation, & the Environment  - Policy and procedure documents relating to the oversight and management of the College’s buildings, grounds, transportation regulations, and the environment in general.
• Financial Management  - Policy and procedure documents that relate to the College’s financial operations.  Subjects include, but are not limited to, sponsored and non-sponsored accounting procedures; travel and other reimbursement procedures; and, financial irregularities.
• Governance / Legal  - Policy and procedure documents relating to institutional governance; institutional compliance and legal processes; and, standards of ethical behavior.
• Human Resources  - Policy and procedure documents that relate to both academic and non-academic workplace issues at the university.  Subjects include, but are not limited to, employment policies of general application to faculty and staff; faculty and staff employee benefits; procedures for resolving staff concerns; and, staff recruitment, hiring, and separation practices.
• Information Technology  - Policy and procedure documents that relate to the College’s information technology services and resources. Subjects include, but are not limited to, the privacy, security, and responsible use of information technology resources.
• Safety and Emergency Management  - Policy and procedure documents that relate to the protection of the members of the College’s community and its campus, including, but not limited to: environmental health and safety; emergency management; and, campus safety and security.
• Sponsored Research   - Policy and procedure documents that relate to research that has funding or is otherwise supported by an external organization.  Policies and forms for both CMC and Keck Science sponsored research are both included. Subjects include, but are not limited to, financial management, IRB, research conduct, NSF, NIH, and other federal regulations.
• Student Affairs  - Policy and procedure documents that relate to student life.  Subjects include, but are not limited to, the Basic Rule of Conduct and the Student Conduct Process; residence hall and apartment policies; and, vehicles, parking and bicycles on campus.