Stipulated Policies
Policies related to institutional integrity, research, educational programs, faculty, students, the library and finances at the University of California as a system and the San Diego campus in particular are available on the websites shown below.
Those policies and statements include:
Institutional Integrity
[back to top]A widely disseminated, written policy statement of commitment to academic freedom in teaching, learning, research, publication, and oral presentation
University Policy Regarding Academic Appointees - Academic Freedom
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/apm-010.pdf
Due process procedures that demonstrate faculty and students are protected in their quest for truth
University Policy Regarding Academic Appointees - The Faculty Code of Conduct
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/apm-015.pdfUniversity Policy on Faculty Conduct the Administration of Discipline
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/apm-016.pdfUniversity of California Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/coordrev/ucpolicies/aos/toc.htmlThe Graduate Student Handbook
http://ogs.ucsd.edu/handbook/handbook.pdf
Written policies on due process and grievance procedures for faculty, staff and students
Faculty
General University Policy Regarding Academic Appointees - Section I
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/sec1-pdf.htmlUC Academic Personnel Manual (APM 140) - Non-Senate Academic Appointees/Grievances
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/apm-140.pdfUCSD Policy on Non-Senate Academic Appointees/Grievances
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/230-5.HTML
Staff
UC Personnel Policies for Staff Members
70 Complaint Resolution (March 1, 2000)
http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/employees/policies/staff_policies/spp70.html71 Resolution of Concerns--Managers and Senior Professionals, Salary Grades VIII and IX (March 1, 2000)
http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/employees/policies/staff_policies/spp71.htmlII-70 Resolution of Concerns
http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/employees/policies/staff_policies/ii70.htmlUCSD Implementing Procedures (HR-S-1) 70 Complaint Resolution Philosophy Statement
http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/~qwl/policies/pdf/sp70ps.pdfUCSD Implementing Procedures (HR-S-2) 70 Complaint Resolution
http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/~qwl/policies/pdf/sp70.pdf
Students
UC Policies on Campus Activities, Organizations and Students
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/coordrev/ucpolicies/aos/toc.htmlUCSD Student Conduct Regulations
http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/judicial/tblcontents_srrc.htmlThe Graduate Student Handbook
http://ogs.ucsd.edu/handbook/handbook.pdf
A clear statement of institutional policies, requirements, and expectations to current and prospective employees
UCSD Principles of Community
http://blink/Blink/External/Topics/Policy/0,1162,385,00.html
UC Personnel Policies Pertaining to Staff Members
UCSD Implementing Procedures
http://blink/Blink/External/Topics/Policy/0,1162,465,00.htmlUCSD Policy and Procedure Manual
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/Index.htmlUCSD Academic Senate ByLaws and Regulations
http://www-senate.ucsd.edu/Manual.htm
Institutionally developed and published non-discrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action policies
UC General University Policy Regarding Academic Appoint - Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/apm-035.pdfUCSD Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy
http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/~qwl/policies/pdf/sp14.pdfAcademic Personnel Affirmative Action Program
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/230-6.HTMLUniversity of California Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations, and Students
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/coordrev/ucpolicies/aos/ucappc.htmlThe Graduate Student Handbook
http://ogs.ucsd.edu/handbook/handbook.pdf
Clearly written policies on conflict of interest for board, administration, faculty, and staff, including appropriate limitations on the relations of business, industry, government, and private donors to research in the institution
UCSD Policy and Procedure Manual
PPM 200-13 - Conflict of Interest
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/200-13.htmlUCSD Administrative Responsibilities Handbook
http://www-bfs.ucsd.edu/blink/ocbfs/arh/PDF/ARH.pdfConflict of Commitment and Outside Activities of Faculty Members - APM 025
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/apm-025-07-01.pdfConflict of Interest Code,UC
http://www.ucop.edu/ogc/coi/text.htmlConflict of Interest, University Policies, Guidelines, and Regulations Related to- G-39
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/policies/bfb/g39toc.pdfReporting and Investigating Improper Governmental Activities, Misuse of University Resources, Fraud, and Other Financial Irregularities, PPM 460-5
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/460-5.htmlUniversity of California Policy on Reporting and Investigating Allegations of Suspected Improper Governmental Activities (Whistleblower Policy)
Whistleblower Policy, UC - G-29UC Guidelines on University-Industry Relations
http://www.ucop.edu/ott/genresources/unindrel.html
A clear statement that the institution agrees to abide by WASC Policy on Substantive Change and the Policy on Distance and Technology-Mediated Instruction
UC San Diego has no distance learning programs.
Research
[back to top]Policies covering human subjects and animals in research, classified research, patent provisions, cooperative research relations with industry, and other similar issues related to the integrity and independence of the research enterprise
Administrative Responsibilities Handbook: Research Involving Human Subjects
http://www.act.ucsd.edu/blink/documents/ARHResearchInvolvingHumanSubjects.pdfUCSD Policy on Integrity of Research
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/100-4.htmlProtection of Human Research Subjects
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/100-5.pdfProtection of Animal Subjects
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/100-6.htmlUC Patent Policy
http://www.ucop.edu/ott/patentpolicy/patentpo.html#polUCSD Patent Program
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/150-33.HTMLUC Guidelines on University-Industry Relations
http://www.ucop.edu/ott/genresources/unindrel.htmlUC Office of Technology Transfer - Industry Resources
http://www.ucop.edu/ott/industry/
Institutions that support applied research having the potential for producing significant revenue have clear policies on how faculty responsible for such research share revenue from patents, licenses, and sales. Institutions supporting entrepreneurial activity of faculty of institutionally sponsored research parks have clear policies covering the involvement of faculty in such ventures, the protection of basic research, and the publication of research results
UCSD Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property Services
http://invent.ucsd.edu/technology/index.htm
Policies and Resources
UC Patent Policy
http://invent.ucsd.edu/faculty/policies/uc_patent_policy.htmState Oath of Allegiance, Patent Policy, and Patent Acknowledgement Form (UPAY 585)
http://invent.ucsd.edu/faculty/policies/06c_upay585.pdfUC Equity Policy
http://invent.ucsd.edu/faculty/policies/uc_equity_policy.htmUC Conflict of Interest Policy
http://invent.ucsd.edu/faculty/policies/uc_conflict_interest.htmUC Copyright Ownership Policy
http://invent.ucsd.edu/faculty/policies/UC_copyright.htmUCSD Copyright Guidelines
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/500-5.htmlUC Guidelines on University-Industry Relations
http://invent.ucsd.edu/faculty/policies/university_industry.htmCampus Guidelines for Research Share Distribution
http://invent.ucsd.edu/faculty/policies/campus_guidelines.htmTransfer of Case Management to UCSD Technology Transfer& Intellectual Property Services (TechTIPS)
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/notices/2005/2005-7-26-2.htmlUC Policy on Ownership of Course Materials
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/copyright/systemwide/pocmdi.html
Educational Programs
[back to top]Precise, accurate, and current information in printed material regarding a) educational purposes; b) degrees, curricular programs, educational resources, and course offerings; c) student charges and other financial obligations, student financial aid, and fee refund policies; d) requirements for admission and for achievement of degrees; and e) the names of the administration, faculty, and governing board
UCSD General Catalog 2005-2006
http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/UCSD General Catalog Table of Contents
http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/0506/front/content.htmlUCSD General Catalog - Courses, Curricula, and Programs of Instruction
http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/0506/front/courses.htmlEstimated Expenses for Undergraduate Residents of California
http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/0506/front/EstExp.htmlUCSD Financial Aid Web Page
http://fao.ucsd.edu/index.htmUCSD Graduate Admissions Policies
http://ogs.ucsd.edu/admissions/application/adpolicy.htmThe Graduate Student Handbook
http://ogs.ucsd.edu/handbook/handbook.pdfFreshman Admission Requirements
http://admissions.ucsd.edu/dev3/info/freshmen.htmlUndergraduate Admissions, Policies and Procedures
http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/0506/front/UgrdPol.htmlThe Regents of the University of California
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/brochure.pdfUniversity of California Office of the President Organization Chart
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/coordrev/images/pdf/opchart.pdfUCSD Office of the Chancellor
http://www-chancellor.ucsd.edu/UCSD Administrative Organization Chart
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/10-0.HTML
Publications that make clear the status (e.g., full-time, part-time, adjunct) of each faculty member
UC Policy Regarding Academic Appointees - Academic Personnel Definitions
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/apm-110.pdfUCSD Policy on Appointment of Academic Personnel
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/230-20.pdf
Clearly articulated policies for the transfer of credit to ensure that students who transfer in with general education course credits meet the institution's own standards for the completion of the general education requirement
Admission Information for Transfer Students
https://tritonlink.ucsd.edu/portal/site/prospective-students/menuitem.24134797e5e2fd95a0b86710514b01ca?storyID=20885UC Transfer Admission Requirements
http://www.ucop.edu/pathways/infoctr/introuc/transfer.htmlWork In Progress Requirement
http://www.ucop.edu/pathways/wip/ASSIST - Statewide Student Transfer Information for California
http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html
Policies and procedures for additions and deletions of programs
Guidelines for Approval of Proposed Changes in Undergraduate Programs and Establishment of New Undergraduate Academic Programs
http://www-senate.ucsd.edu/committees/cep/policychanges/CEPUGAR.htmBylaws and Regulations, Appendix 4, Policy and Procedures on Transfer, Consolidation, Disestablishment, and Discontinuance of Academic Programs and Units.
http://www-senate.ucsd.edu/manual/appendices/app4.htmUC Review Processes for Academic Programs, Academic Units, and Research Units
http://www.ucop.edu/acadinit/accomp/
Requirements for continuation in, or termination from, academic programs, and a policy for readmission of students who are disqualified for academic reasons
Regulations of the San Diego Division of the Academic Senate
Part I, Section 515, Progress Toward Degrees and Probation
http://www-senate.ucsd.edu/manual/Regulations/PartI/515.htmRegulations of the San Diego Division of the Academic Senate
Part I, Section 501, Adding and Dropping Courses and Withdrawal
http://www-senate.ucsd.edu/manual/Regulations/PartI/501.htmBylaws & Regulations of the San Diego Division of the Academic Senate
Appendix II, UCSD Policy on Integrity of Scholarship
http://www-senate.ucsd.edu/manual/appendices/app2.htmUCSD General Catalog - Absence/Readmission to the University
http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/0506/front/AcadRegu.htmlUCSD General Catalog - Withdrawal from the University
http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/0506/front/AcadRegu.htmlGraduate Students - Reapplication/Readmission
http://ogs.ucsd.edu/admissions/application/adpolicy.htm#reappThe Graduate Student Handbook
http://ogs.ucsd.edu/handbook/handbook.pdf
Clearly stated graduation requirements that are consistently applied in the degree certification process
UCSD Academic Senate ByLaws and Regulations
http://www-senate.ucsd.edu/Manual.htm
Faculty
[back to top]Personnel policies governing employment of teaching fellows and assistants
UCSD Procedures for Appointment of Academic Personnel
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/230-20.pdfUCSD Procedures and Schedules for Academic Appraisals, Advancements, and Reappointments
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/230-28.pdfUC Policy on Appointment and Promotion - Student Teachers
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/apm-410.pdf
Policy designed to integrate part-time faculty appropriately into the life of the institution
UC Policy on Appointment and Promotion Professor Series (APM 220-16-c & d)
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/apm-220.pdfUC Faculty Handbook
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/handbook/
Explicit and equitable faculty personnel policies and procedures
UC Academic Personnel Manual
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/UCSD Policy and Procedure Manual
230, Personnel - Academic
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/toc230.HTML
Policies on salaries and benefits
UC Academic Personnel Manual, Section V, Benefits and Privileges
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/sec5-pdf.htmlUCSD Policy and Procedure Manual
230, Personnel - Academic
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/toc230.HTML230-40, Academic Salary Scales
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/230-40.HTML230-10, Academic Leave Policy
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/230-10.HTML230-15, Family Accommodations Policy
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/230-15.HTML
Policies for faculty and staff regarding privacy and accessibility of information
UCSD Policy and Procedure Manual
PPM 230-11, Maintenance of, Access to, and Opportunity to
Request Amendment of Academic Personnel Records
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/230-11.HTMLPPM 230-29, Policies and Procedures to Assure Fairness in Academic Personnel Review Process
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/230-29.HTMLPPM 480-3, Responsibilities and Guidelines for Handling Records Containing Information About Individuals
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/480-3.HTMLUC Academic Personnel Manual
APM 158-Rights of Academic Appointees, Including Rights Regarding Records
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/apm-158.pdfAPM 160, Academic Personnel Records/Maintenance of, Access to, and Opportunity to Request Amendment of
http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/acadpers/apm/apm-160.pdf
Library
Written library collection development and weeding policies, including the bases for accepting gifts
UCSD Libraries Acquisition Department
http://orpheus.ucsd.edu/acq/gifts.htmCollection development policies for the California Digital Library
http://www.cdlib.org/inside/collect/framework.html
Students
[back to top]Admission and retention policies and procedures, with particular attention to the application of sound admission and retention policies for athletes, international students, and other cases where unusual pressures may be anticipated
UCSD General Catalog 2005-2006
http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/The Graduate Student Handbook
http://ogs.ucsd.edu/handbook/handbook.pdfUCSD International Center
http://icenter.ucsd.edu/
Clearly defined admissions policies attentive to the special needs of international students
UC It Starts Here - Applying for Admission as an International Student
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/intl/intl_apply.html
Policies on student rights and responsibilities, including the rights of due process and redress of grievances
UCSD Student Conduct Regulations
http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/judicial/tblcontents_srrc.htmlThe Graduate Student Handbook
http://ogs.ucsd.edu/handbook/handbook.pdf
Publications that include policies and rules defining inappropriate student conduct
UCSD Student Conduct Regulations
http://ugr8.ucsd.edu/judicial/tblcontents_srrc.htmlUCSD Policy on Integrity of Scholarship
http://www-senate.ucsd.edu/manual/appendices/app2.htmUCSD General Catalog Academic Regulations
http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/0506/front/AcadRegu.htmlUniversity of California Policy on Sexual Harassment
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/coordrev/policy/PP021006Policy.pdfUCSD Procedures for Sexual Harassment Complaint Resolution PPM200-10
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/PPM/docs/200-10.pdfUCSD Policy on Conflict of Interest Arising Out of Consensual Relationships PPM 200-11
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/200-11.pdf
A policy regarding fee refunds that is uniformly administered, and consistent with customary standards
The General Catalog - Academic Regulations
http://www.ucsd.edu/catalog/0506/front/AcadRegu.htmlUC Budget Office - 2004-05 Refund Procedures
http://budget.ucop.edu/fees/200405/0405ref.html
Finances
[back to top]Policies, guidelines, and processes for developing the budget
UCSD Administrative Responsibilities Handbook - Responsibilities: Planning and Budgeting
http://www-bfs.ucsd.edu/blink/ocbfs/arh/PDF/ARH.pdf
Clearly defined and implemented policies with regard to cash management and investments, approved by the governing board
UCSD Administrative Responsibilities Handbook
http://www-bfs.ucsd.edu/blink/ocbfs/arh/PDF/ARH.pdfUC Policy for Handling Cash and Cash Equivalents
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/policies/bfb/bus49.htmlUC Development Policy Manual
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/policies/devpol/
Policies and a code of ethics for employees involved in buying, bidding, or providing purchase orders
UCSD Administrative Responsibilities Handbook
http://www-bfs.ucsd.edu/blink/ocbfs/arh/PDF/ARH.pdfUC Business and Finance Bulletin Manual
BUS 43 - Materiel Management
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/policies/bfb/bus43.htmlBlink - Administrative Responsibilities: Related Policies, Procedures, and Department Resources
http://blink/Blink/External/Topics/Policy/0,1162,15248,00.html
Policies on risk management, addressing loss by fire, burglary and defalcation; liability of the governing board and administration; and liability for personal injury and property damage
UC Business & Finance Bulletin Manual, BUS 28
UC Property Self-Insurance Program
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/policies/bfb/bus28.pdfUC Loss or Damage to Property of Individuals
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/policies/bfb/bus39.htmlUC General Liability, Automobile Liability and Employment Practices Liabilities Program
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/policies/bfb/bus75.htmlWhistleblower Policy and the Whistleblower Protection Policy
Whistleblower Policy (pdf)
Whistleblower Protection Policy (pdf)Blink - Menu: Risk Management Insurance
http://blink.ucsd.edu/Blink/External/Topics/Policy/0,1162,11945,00.html
Policies regarding fundraising activities that comply with sound ethical accounting and financial principles
[back to top]UC Policy on Fundraising Campaigns
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/regents/policies/6070.htmlUC Development Policy Manual
http://www.ucop.edu/ucophome/policies/devpol/UCSD Policy and Procedure Manual
PPM 510-1, Section XI, Fund Raising
http://adminrecords.ucsd.edu/ppm/docs/510-1.11.HTML
