Administrative Policies, Procedures and Guidelines

All administrative policies, procedures and guidelines are compiled in the University Administrative Policies.

Please consult policy 2-1 and the Administrative Policy New/Revise/Retire if you are writing or revising a policy. They outline formatting and the approval process.

All administrative policies listed are applicable to the entire university.

Newly revised policies and policies that have been removed

Newly Revised Policies	Policies That Have Been Removed
7/31/2026 3-35 Minors Participating in CMU Events (Substantive changes)	12/4/2025 3-34 Managing Conflicts of Interest in Public Health Services Funded Research Projects (Merged with 3-9)
7/31/2026 7-6 Chalking Policy (Non-Substantive changes, spelling corrections)
7/29/2026 5-10 Vivaria Access Visitors Policy (Substantive Changes)
7/29/2026 13-7 Adoption of Research Animals (Substantive Changes)
6/11/2026 10-1 Fundraising on Behalf of CMU (Non-Substantiative Changes, Spelling errors fixed)

Priority policies

Use the links below to navigate to some of the most commonly searched administrative policies.

Policy Number	Policy Title
3-39	Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy
3-2	Workplace Violence Policy
3-5	Weapons Policy
3-10	Expressive Activity and Advocacy Policy
3-13	Fundraising, Solicitation and Commercial Sales Policy
3-17	Alcohol Use Guidelines
3-25	Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Table of all administrative policies

Below is a table of all administrative policies as well as links to the webpages (Chapter Number) and PDFs (Title)

Chapter Number	Title
Chapter 1	Powers and Authority of the Board of Trustees
Chapter 2	Presidential and Administrative Authority and Organization
2-1	Authority to Establish Policies, Procedures or Guidelines
2-2	Chain of Command in Absence of President
Chapter 3	University Wide Policies
3-1	Consensual Relationships
3-2	Workplace Violence
3-3	Guidelines for Handling Injuries on Campus
3-4	Fraud and Fraudulent Activities
3-5	Weapons Policy
3-6	Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Protocol
3-7	Procedures for Granting Contracting Authority
3-8	Contract Review Process
3-9	Conflict of Interest
3-10	Expressive Activity and Advocacy Policy
3-11	(Deleted) Wireless Connectivity
3-12	Disposal or Transfer of Computers and Other Digital Assets
3-13	Fundraising, Solicitation and Commercial Sales
3-14	Social Security Number Privacy
3-15	Supplemental Assignments
3-16	Accommodation of Religious Obligations
3-17	Alcohol Use Guidelines
3-18	Closing the University or Delaying Due to Weather or Other Adverse Conditions
3-19	Business Expense Policy
3-20	Freedom of Information Policy
3-21	Building Access Controls
3-22	Sign Language Interpreter Policy
3-23	Digital Communication
3-24	(Deleted)
3-25	Drug-Free Workplace
3-26	Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989
3-27	Tobacco-Free Policy
3-28	Academic Freedom
3-29	Research Integrity and Misconduct
3-30	Data Stewardship
3-31	Responsible Use of Computing
3-32	Business Relationships
3-33	SAP Security - Authority, Rights & Responsibilities
3-34	(Deleted) Managing Conflicts of Interest in Public Health Service Funded Research (Merged with 3-9)
3-35	Minors Participating in CMU Events (Formerly, Minors Participating in CMU Activities)
3-36	Workplace Violence - Threat Management Team Operating Procedures
3-37	(Deleted) Assistance Animal in University Housing Policy
3-38	Web Policy
3-39	Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Policy
3-40	Student Bereavement
3-41	Operation of Motorized Utility Vehicles
3-42	Information Security Policy
3-43	Approval for University Employee International Travel (Travel Abroad)
3-44	Oversight of Controlled Substances in Research
3-45	Record Management Policy
3-46	Facility Use Policy
3-47	Institutional Biosafety Program
3-48	Password Policy
3-49	Secure Configurations Policy - Workstations
3-50	Laboratory Safety Policy
3-51	Field Work Safety Policy
3-52	Gender Recognition and Lived Chosen Name Policy
3-53	Information Security Incident Response Policy
3-54	Secure Configurations Policy - Printers
3-55	European Union General Data Protection Regulations
3-56	(Deleted)
3-57	Secure Server Configurations Policy
3-58	Laboratory Entry and Access Policy
3-59	Export Controls
3-60	Emergency Management Program
3-61	Intellectual Property
3-62	False Claims Act
3-63	Social Media Policy
3-64	Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines
3-65	Authorship and Acknowledgement in Scholarly Publications
3-66	(Deleted) COVID-19 Spread Mitigation
3-67	Off-Site Collaborative Research Activities
3-68	Technology Transfer of CMU Intellectual Property
3-69	Public Statement Policy
3-70	Micro-Mobility Device Policy
3-71	Animal Subject Research
3-72	Vehicle Policy
3-73	Drone Policy
Chapter 4	Employment: Faculty and Staff
4-1	Serious and Catastrophic Leave (SCL) Bank
4-2	Criminal History Checks
4-3	Family and Medical Leave
4-4	Retiree Status
4-5	Military Leave - Long-Term
4-6	Listservs and Announcements for Faculty and Staff
4-7	Staff Hiring Process
4-8	Performance Reviews
4-9	Tuition Benefit Plan
4-10	Search Firms
4-11	Overtime Compensatory Time
4-12	Independent Contractors
4-13	Senior Officer Search and Selection Procedures Guidelines
4-14	CMU's Responsibility for Immigrations Expenses
4-15	Moving Expense
4-16	Nepotism/Family Employment
4-17	Fixed-Term Faculty
4-18	Continuation of Health Insurance - COBRA (Consolidations Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985)
4-19	Continuation of Health Insurance - Unpaid Leave of Absence
4-20	Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9 Form)
4-21	Compensation Philosophy
4-22	Additional Compensation
4-23	Survivor Benefits
4-24	Work Accommodation Process
4-25	Cell Phone Allowance Process
4-26	Endowed Chair Professor Search Procedure
4-27	Release Time for Employee Volunteer Activities
4-28	Joint Appointments
4-29	Dual Career Policy
4-30	Alternative Work Schedules
4-31	Tuition Waiver Benefit for Grant-Funded Graduate Research Assistants
4-32	CMU Medical Staff Salary Program
4-33	Pre-Employment Substance Abuse Testing - College of Medicine
4-34	Search Waivers
4-35	Teaching Faculty Qualifications Policy and Procedures
4-36	Procedures for Evaluation of Deans and Other Academic Senior Officers
4-37	Flexible Worksite
4-38	Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA)
Chapter 5	Academic Structure, Programs and Regulations
5-1	Facilities and Administrative Costs: Collection and Distribution
5-2	Pre-Professional Advisors
5-3	Copyright Compliance
5-4	Human Subject Research
5-5	Boat Safety
5-6	Vivaria Per Diem Fees
5-7	Student Academic Division Complaint Tracking Procedures
5-8	Credit Hour Definition and Application to Courses
5-9	Academic Centers and Institutes
5-10	Vivaria Access Visitors Policy
5-11	Noncredit and Digital Credential Policy
Chapter 6	Financial and Insurance Arrangements; Fees, Fines and Penalties
6-1	Fees, Establishment, Deletion, Changes
6-2	Accepting Credit Card Payments
6-3	Identity Theft Red Flags
6-4	Invoicing for Fixed Price Contracts
6-5	Payments to Research Participants
6-6	Cash Handling Policy
Chapter 7	Students, Scholarships and Financial Aid
7-1	University Out-of-State Tuition Merit Award Program
7-2	Out-of-State Tuition Award Program for Graduate Students from Neighboring Regions
7-3	Issuance of Student Email Accounts Policy
7-4	Resident Status Policy
7-5	International Programs
7-6	Chalking Policy
7-7	Listservs and Announcements for Students
7-8	Tuition Rate for International Student Cohorts
7-9	Criminal Background Checks for Students
7-10	Admissions, Tuition and Scholarships for Non-Citizen, Long-Term U.S. Residents/Undocumented Students
7-11	Post Admission Substance Abuse - College of Medicine
7-12	Student Short-Term Military Leave
7-13	Posthumous Academic Recognition
7-14	International Student Insurance
7-15	Tuberculosis Requirement for International Students
Chapter 8	Parking, Traffic and Pedestrian Control
Chapter 9	University Facilities, Buildings, Housing and Grounds
9-1	Real Estate Purchase, Sale and/or Donation
9-2	Capital Project Approval
9-3	(Deleted) Solid Waste Management
9-4	(Deleted) Green Cleaning
9-5	Space for Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity
Chapter 10	Development Fund, Alumni Association and Gifts Policies
10-1	Fundraising on Behalf of Central Michigan University
Chapter 11	Charter Schools
Chapter 12	HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
12-1	HIPAA: Organization for Compliance
12-2	HIPAA: Hybrid Entity Defined
12-3	HIPAA: Notice of Privacy Rights
12-4	HIPAA: Reporting & Investigating Privacy and Security Incidents Complaints
12-5	HIPAA: Breach Notification
12-6	HIPAA: Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information
12-7	HIPAA: Contingency Plans for Electronic Protected Health Information
12-8	HIPAA: Workforce Security and Information Access
12-9	HIPAA: Protecting Electronic Personal Health Information
12-10	HIPAA: Sanctions for Breach of Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information
12-11	HIPAA: Individual Rights
12-12	HIPAA: Psychotherapy Notes
12-13	HIPAA: Safeguards
12-14	HIPAA: Maintenance of Protected Health Information
12-15	HIPAA: Information Blocking
Chapter 13	Miscellaneous
13-1	Tailgating Policy
13-2	CMU Printing Policy
13-3	Service Animal Policy
13-4	Assistance Animals in University Housing
13-5	Animals on Campus
13-6	Animal Handler Health and Safety Program
13-7	Adoption of Research Animals

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