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Academic Integrity Academic Affairs UNO student conduct, cheating, dishonesty, copying an exam Campus Policies
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement Office of Diversity, Equity, Access & Inclusion UNO affirmative action, equal opportunity, eoe, race, gender, disability Campus Policies
Alternative NetID Information Technology Services UNO name change, legal name, professional name Campus Policies
Alternative Worksite Human Resources NU System remote working, work from home, natural disaster, pandemic, approved workday, accountability Systemwide Policies
At-Will Employment Human Resources UNO two weeks notice, termination Campus Policies
Audit Logging and Review Information Security UNO pci, dss, audit logs, payment card, data security Campus Policies
Authority to Approve & Execute Contracts Procurement UNO signature authority, signing contracts Campus Policies
Background Check Human Resources UNO Criminal Background Check, Emergency Hire Exception, Motor vehicle history checks, drug tests, criminal history Campus Policies
Board of Regents Bylaws Board of Regents NU System bylaws, amendments to bylaws Board Governing Documents
Board of Regents Policies Board of Regents NU System regents policies Board Governing Documents
Standing Rules of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents NU System membership, committees, officers Board Governing Documents
Capitalization Business & Finance NU System acquisition cost, land, buildings, livestock, vehicles, leases, assets Systemwide Policies
Cash Handling Cashiering/Student Accounts UNO payments, money, money order, funds Campus Policies
Change Control Information Technology Services NU System hardware change, software change, networking changes, architecture changes Systemwide Policies
Children in the Workplace Human Resources UNO children at work, kids at work, sick kids Campus Policies
Conflict of Interest and Commitment Compliance UNO management plan, investigative research, personal financial interests, external activities Campus Policies
Credentials and Qualifications for Faculty/Instructional Personnel Academic Affairs UNO part-time, dual enrollment, graduate teaching assistants, search committees, terminal degreeMaster’s Campus Policies
Crisis Leave Sharing Program Human Resources UNO crisis leave, donating pto Campus Policies
Data Center Physical Access Information Security UNO PCI system, data security Campus Policies
Death Claim Notification Human Resources UNO death claim, staff death, faculty death Campus Policies
Digital Communications Governance Information Technology Services/University Communications UNO official pages, websites, social presences, digital, social media, web Campus Policies
Digital Security Incident Response Information Security UNO system breach, cyber security, scam, email, virus Campus Policies
Disciplinary Action Human Resources UNO disciplinary action, immediate discharge, written warning, oral warning, suspension Campus Policies
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest and Conflict of Commitment Office of the President NU System outside professional activities, outside work, financial gain, Executive Memorandum
Drug-Free Workplace Human Resources UNO drugs, controlled substance, illegal drugs, drug test, narcotics Campus Policies
Electronic Content Resources Information Security UNO purchasing software Campus Policies
Electronic Messaging Information Technology Services/University Communications UNO email, e-mail, texting, social media, mass mailing Campus Policies
Emergency Administrative Leave & Families First Coronavirus Response Act Policy During COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic Office of the President NU System Federal Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, covid, coronavirus, emergency leave, paid leave, pandemic Systemwide Policies
Emergency Assistance Fund Board of Regents NU System f natural disasters, home displacement, food insecurity, emergencies, emergency, student emergency, faculty emergency, staff emergency Systemwide Policies
Emergency Cash Funds Business & Finance NU System settlement, equitable adjustments, contingencies, two percent provision Systemwide Policies
Establishing Campus Policies Compliance UNO policy process, policy approval, policy procedures Campus Policies
Establishing Information Security Policies Information Technology Services NU System information security, information security policy process Systemwide Policies
Administrative Organization of the University of Nebraska Office of the President NU System nu administration, Executive Memorandum
Policies and Procedures Concerning the General Counsel for the University, and Employment of Outside Attorneys Office of the President NU System Nebraska System general counsel, university general counsel, university lawyer, university attorney, outside attorney Executive Memorandum
Interim Budget Adjustments Office of the President NU System Interim Budget Adjustments Executive Memorandum
Control and Management of the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture at Curtis Office of the President NU System NCTA, LB 656, agriculture Executive Memorandum
Delegation of Administrative Authority to Approve Certain Personnel Actions Office of the President NU System appointments, special appointments, chancellor appointments Executive Memorandum
Delegation of Administrative Authority to Approve Certain Types of University Contracts, and Requirements for Submittal and Execution of Contracts Requiring Approval by the Board of Regents Office of the President NU System contract approval, chancellor approval Executive Memorandum
Delegation of Administrative Authority to Accept or Reject Patentable Discoveries Office of the President NU System patent procedure, patent approval, patent rejection Executive Memorandum
Policy for Responsible Use of University Computers and Information Systems Office of the President NU System electronic information, computer users, information systems Executive Memorandum
University of Nebraska Policy for (1) Disbursements from Foundation Donor Accounts, (2) Accountable Plans for Working Condition Fringe Benefits in Relation to Travel, Entertainment and Club Membership Expenses, and (3) De Minimis Gifts to Employees Office of the President NU System accounting procedures, Foundation Donor Accounts, Fringe Benefits Executive Memorandum
Policy on Interruption of the Tenure-Track Clock in Cases of Maternity, Disability or Family/Medical Leave Office of the President NU System faculty service, Appointment for a Specific Term, Continuous Appointment Executive Memorandum
Overload Assignments Office of the President NU System collective bargaining agreement Executive Memorandum
University of Nebraska Administrative Structure Office of the President NU System system structure, NU System administration Executive Memorandum
Trademarks, Trade Names, Copyrighted Designs Office of the President NU System protect University trademarks, indicia on behalf of the University of Nebraska Executive Memorandum
Supplier Diversity Office of the President NU System equal opportunity to small business enterprises Executive Memorandum
Public Record Requests Office of the President NU System confidential data, public records at no charge Executive Memorandum
Students Called into Military Service Office of the President NU System active duty, deferment, call for duty Executive Memorandum
Definition of University of Nebraska Program Office of the President NU System academic program, Support and service program, Executive Memorandum
Policy on University Sponsored Travel by Students, Faculty, Staff, or Members of the General Public to Countries Under a U.S. Department of State Travel Warning or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travel Health Notice Office of the President NU System international travel, state travel advisories Executive Memorandum
University of Nebraska Information Security Plan Office of the President NU System covered data, safeguards, covered information Executive Memorandum
HIPAA Compliance Policy Office of the President NU System HIPAA Compliance Policy Executive Memorandum
Records Management and Procedure for Issuance of Preservation Notices Office of the President NU System Designation of Records Officers, Records Officers’ Responsibilities, Compliance with Records Management Laws Executive Memorandum
Functions and Responsibilities of the President's Office Office of the President NU System office of the president, functions of the president's office, president's responsibilities Executive Memorandum
Executive Authority of the Vice President for Business and Finance Office of the President NU System Regents bylaw 2.4 Executive Memorandum
University of Nebraska Policy on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office of the President NU System UAS, FAA, drones Executive Memorandum
Development and Issuance of University-wide Policies Office of the President NU System policy template, drafting, development process Executive Memorandum
Non-Faculty Recruitment and Retention Office of the President NU System non-faculty recruitment, diversity, staff diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, equity access Executive Memorandum
Diversity, Access, Inclusion, and Equity Office of the President NU System diversity, access, inclusion, equity, inclusive system Executive Memorandum
Internal Lending Program Policies, Procedures, and Statement of Investment Objectives and Guidelines Office of the President NU System ILP, financial resources, funding, capital projects Executive Memorandum
Forming a University-related Subsidiary or Affiliate Office of the President NU System affiliate, subsidiary, third party, university resources Systemwide Policies
Procedures for Sexual Misconduct Reports against Students Office of the President NU System sexual misconduct, students Executive Memorandum
Procedures for Sexual Misconduct Reports against Employees Office of the President NU System sexual misconduct, employees Executive Memorandum
Affirmative Action Council Office of the President NU System affirmative action, affirmative action officer Executive Memorandum
Policy on Chosen Name and Gender Identity Office of the President NU System Official Name of Record, Legal name, sex assigned at birth, Chosen Name, gender identity, Executive Memorandum
Records Requests and Contacts by Law Enforcement Office of the President NU System individual rights, privacy, cops, public, private, investigation Executive Memorandum
Sexual Misconduct Minimum Training Standards Office of the President NU System sexual misconduct training, annual, trauma, enforcement tools, mandatory, training Executive Memorandum
Guidelines for Facilities Operation of Intercampus Programs Office of the President NU System chain of business responsibility, chain of administrative responsibility, Executive Memorandum
Guidelines for Granting Appointments to Academic-Administrative Staff Positions in Accordance with Section 3.1.1.1 of the Bylaws of the Board of Regents Office of the President NU System granting appointments Executive Memorandum
Policy and Procedures Concerning Acceptance of Gifts, Bequests, and Grants; Acknowledgment to Donors; Depositing Funds; Reporting to the Board of Regents; and Distribution of Bequests Office of the President NU System Distribution of Bequests, Acceptance of Gifts, bequests, Acknowledgment to Donors, donors Executive Memorandum
Goals and Policies for Computing at the University of Nebraska Office of the President NU System Computer Utility Unit, Data Services Unit Executive Memorandum
Research Data and Security Office of the President NU System safeguarding research data, Confidential Disclosure Agreements, cda, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, cmmc, Data Use/Data Transfer Agreements, dua, dta Systemwide Policies
Risk Classification and Minimum Security Standards Office of the President NU System Application, Controlled Unclassified Information, CUI, Data Use/Data Transfer Agreements, Endpoint, Institutional Data Systemwide Policies
Expense Transfers Grants Accounting UNO journal entry, payroll transfer Campus Policies
Export Control Compliance Office of Research and Creative Activity UNO funds, research, license Campus Policies
Face Covering Office of Health Security UNO mask, covid, coronavirus, safety, health Campus Policies
Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs Office of Research and Creative Activity UNO faculty, research, staff, federal funding, external, indirect costs Campus Policies
Federal Debarment and Suspension Procurement UNO debarment list, purchases Campus Policies
Flag Policy Public Safety UNO flag lowering, employee death, student death Campus Policies
Furlough Program Office of the President NU System budgetary constraints, work without pay, administrative, managerial/professional, office/service, post-doctoral, graduate assistants Systemwide Policies
Grievance Procedure for Non-Academic Staff Human Resources UNO grievance, file a grievance, grievance process, complaint Campus Policies
Group Travel Card Procurement UNO university credit card, traveling, university business, university travel, credit card Campus Policies
Inclement Weather Closure Pay Policy Human Resources NU System snow day, bad weather, pay, paycheck Systemwide Policies
Institutional Data Use Information Technology Services NU System inputting, safeguarding, retrieving, using institutional data, university property Systemwide Policies
Integrity in Research and Creative Activity Office of Research and Creative Activity UNO research integrity, research, creative activity, orca Campus Policies
Interim Policy: Posting Materials on University Property Student Success UNO fliers, posters, temporary posters, digital, approval Campus Policies
Internal Control Plan Business & Finance NU System safeguard, assets, cash, supplies, materials, inventories, capital assests Systemwide Policies
Journal Entry Review Business & Finance NU System incorrect entries, incorrect postings, internal review, inappropriate entries Systemwide Policies
Meal Reimbursement Accounts Payable UNO dinner, lunch, breakfast, travel meals, alcohol Campus Policies
Memorandum on Copyright Law and Compliance Office of the President NU System copyright, copyrightable, digital technology, third party, public domain, fair use. TEACH Act Executive Memorandum
Memorial Benches and Trees Campus Facilities UNO memorial bench, memorial tree, donor funds, donate, in memoriam, gift Campus Policies
Mileage Accounts Payable UNO mileage reimbursement, travel Campus Policies
Missing Property Controller's Office UNO missing supplies, lost property Campus Policies
Moving Relocation Office of the President NU System moving expenses, reimbursement, current employees, new employees Systemwide Policies
Naming of Facilities and Organizational Units Academic Affairs; Business & Finance UNO facility name, naming a facility, naming a building, building name Campus Policies
Nepotism Human Resources UNO hiring relatives, immediate family Campus Policies
Network Copyrighted Materials Information Security UNO unauthorized distribution, HEOA Campus Policies
NSRI Classified Salary Grants Accounting UNO research pay Campus Policies
NSRI Non-Classified Salaries Pay Grants Accounting UNO salaried employee Campus Policies
Overtime Compensation Human Resources UNO overtime, exempt employee, non-exempt employee Campus Policies
Personnel Activity Reporting Grants Accounting UNO personnel activity, federal pass through Campus Policies
Pets in the Workplace Human Resources UNO pets, dogs, cats, service animal, guide dog Campus Policies
Prep Week Academic Affairs UNO finals, prep, tests Campus Policies
Primary Account Number (PAN) Data Security Information Security UNO PCI, payments Campus Policies
Principles of Financial Stewardship Business and Finance UNO Campus Policies
Probationary Period Human Resources UNO new employee, employee evaluation Campus Policies
Equipment Purchased with Federal Funds Grants Accounting UNO purchasing equipment, ownership Campus Policies
Purchase Requirements Procurement UNO purchasing, procurement, uniform guidance Campus Policies
Purchasing Card Procurement UNO p card, pcard Campus Policies
Recording of Classroom Activities Academic Affairs UNO remote learning, recording classes, classroom, video recording Campus Policies
Recruitment and Selection Human Resources NU System job posting, human resources, reference checks Systemwide Policies
Red Flag Business and Finance UNO identity theft prevention Campus Policies
Regulated Data Security Information Security UNO storing data Campus Policies
Regulations on the Use of University Facilities and Grounds Business & Finance and Student Success UNO facilities rental, university property Campus Policies
Religious Observances Academic Affairs UNO faith, religion, celebrate, religious holiday Campus Policies
Request of Course, Laboratory, and Miscellaneous Fees Office of Academic Affairs UNO lab fees, course fees, miscellaneous fees, fees Campus Policies
Request of University Program and Facilities (UPF) Fund A Fees Division of Student Success UNO upf fees, student organizations, fund a Campus Policies
Request of University Program and Facilities (UPF) Fund B Fees Student Success & Enrollment Management UNO fund b, fees, UPF fees Campus Policies
Resignation and Retirement Human Resources UNO resignation, retirement, rehire Campus Policies
Retention and Destruction/Disposal of Regulated Information Information Security UNO deleting information, deleting data Campus Policies
Royalty and Equity Distribution Office of Research and Creative Activity UNO faculty inventors, staff inventors, rights, patents, commercialization Campus Policies
Safety Environmental Health and Safety UNO occupational injury, illness, financial loss, injury and illness prevention program Campus Policies
Salary Reduction Program Office of the President NU System involuntary salary reduction, voluntary salary reduction, financial constraints, paycheck, pay, decrease Systemwide Policies
Sensitive Equipment Business & Finance NU System capitalized equipment, 5,000, inventory Systemwide Policies
Service Centers Grants Accounting UNO service units, internal research, external research Campus Policies
On-campus Smoke and Tobacco-Use Business and Finance UNO smoking, tobacco, vaping, cigarettes, chewing tobacco Campus Policies
Student Attendance Academic Affairs UNO on campus class, going to class Campus Policies
Student Fee Administration Office of Academic Affairs UNO student fees, student fee monies, processing fees, transfers, allocations, expenditures Campus Policies
Supplies and Expendable Property Grants Accounting UNO residual inventory Campus Policies
Sustainable Design Facilities NU System sustainable building, leed, Optimizing Energy, air quality Systemwide Policies
Systems Access Control Information Security UNO university information, passwords Campus Policies
Systems Security Information Security/Business and Finance UNO PCI systems Campus Policies
Tuition Remissions Academic Affairs UNO financial aid, recruitment, retention, financial support Campus Policies
Uniform Guidance Procurement Business & Finance NU System audit, federal awards, omb procurement Systemwide Policies
University-Affiliated Social Media Accounts University Communications UNO twitter, facebook, instagram. linkedin Campus Policies
University of Nebraska Travel Policy Business and Finance NU System travel, approved travel, travel expenses, international travel Systemwide Policies
Office/Service and Managerial/Professional Voluntary FTE Reduction Program Human Resources NU System work hours, reduction, work schedule Systemwide Policies
Volunteer Costs Accounts Payable UNO volunteer payments, volunteer compensation Campus Policies
Warrant Cancellation Business & Finance NU System outstanding warrants, audit, accounting, state treasurer, replacement warrant Systemwide Policies
Whistleblower Reporting Hotlines Business and Finance NU System Whistleblower, Ethics, Fraud, Compliance Reporting Systemwide Policies
Wireless Access Information Technology Services UNO wifi, wireless access, privacy, uno wireless network Campus Policies
Workplace Violence Human Resources UNO safe workplace, violence, threats, assault Campus Policies
Work Schedule Human Resources UNO work schedule, work hours, workday, staffing Campus Policies
Youth Activity Safety Youth Safety UNO child safety, youth safety, youth activities, children on campus Campus Policies