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Recently Revised Regulations

Policy 1-006 Individual Financial Conflict of Interest Policy and Related Regulations

Effective April 12, 2022, the University revised the following regulations related to Individual Financial Conflict of Interest: Policy 1-006: Individual Financial Conflict of Interest Policy Rule 1-006C: Individual Financial Conflict of Interest Policy Procedure 1-006B: Conflict of Interest Office Procedures Related to Requirements for Federally Funded Research Guideline 1-006A: Determining "Relatedness" to Research These revisions finalize changes made as interim policy revisions in 2021 and address new Department of Energy requirements and the possibility of additional federal grant requirements in the future. More information about the changes to each regulation is available by reviewing the legislative history included on each regulation's webpage. For additional information about conflicts of interest, visit the Conflict of Interest Office website.

Policy 3-100 University Procurement and Revisions to Related Regulations

The University revised the following procurement regulations, effective April 12, 2022: Policy 3-100: University Procurement Rule R3-100B: Solicitation of Bids, Approved Vendor List, Proposals, Sole Source and the Award of Procurement Contracts Rule R3-100C: Requisition Use Rule R3-100D: Delegated Small Purchase Authority Rule R3-100E: Restricted Purchases an Special Procurement In addition, the University deleted Rule R3-100A Solicitation by Suppliers and Procedure P3-100A Prepayment Procedure. Learn more about these changes by reviewing the legislative history summary, which is included at the bottom of each regulation's webpage. For questions, contact University Purchasing.

Policy 6-400: Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities ("Student Code")

Effective April 12, 2022, the University revised Policy 6-400: Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities ("Student Code") to allow for the application of enhanced sanctions for violations of the standards for student behavior if the behavior is motivated by bias or prejudice against an individual's or group's protected class. For more information about these changes, visit the history section on the Policy 6-400 webpage. For questions, contact the Office of the Dean of Students.

Rule R4-050B: University Software

Effective April 4, 2022, the University enacted Rule R4-050B: University Software, which requires, with certain exceptions, that a vendor of software that accesses, manipulates, creates, or stores restricted data, complete the Higher Education Community Vendor Assessment Toolkit before the University purchases the software. Visit Rule R4-050B to review the new rule.

Interim Rules 1-012A Discrimination Complaint Process Rule and 1-021B Sexual Misconduct Complaint Process Rule

Effective March 16, 2022, the University revised Interim Rules 1-012A and 1-012B to resolve an inconsistency between the rules and other University policies that address allegations of discrimination or sexual harassment involving a faculty member. Review the legislative history at the bottom of each rule’s webpage to learn more about these changes.

Last Updated: 3/7/25