March

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.

A change to Policy 6-300 has been approved increasing the number of faculty members the University may recognize per year as distinguished professors from one to up to six. This change aligns policy with the current practice.

Effective March 8, 2022, the University revised and finalized a policy and three rules addressing employee toward employee abusive conduct: Policy 1-021: Abusive Conduct Rule 1-021A: Abusive Conduct Reporting and Resolution Process for University Staff (non-UUHC), Academic Staff, Educational Trainees, Postdoctoral Fellows, and Medical Housestaff Rule 1-021B: Abusive Conduct Reporting and Resolution Process for University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Staff Members Rule 1-021C: Abusive Conduct Reporting and Resolution Process for Faculty These regulations were originally enacted as interim regulations, effective January 1, 2021. Visit each regulation's webpage to read the regulation's full text, find information about the policy owner (primary contact for questions about the rule) and officer, and see the regulation's legislative history. You may also visit the Division of Human Resources' Abusive Conduct and Culture of Respect webpage for more information.