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Policy News and Updates

Monday, January 23, 2023

Policies Under Review: Appointment and Tenure, Emeritus Faculty

Two Policy updates are open for community comment through February 23, 2023: the Appointment and Tenure Policy and the Policy on Emeritus Faculty.
Tuesday, August 09, 2022

Approved: Updates to Temporary Emergency Closing and New International Business Travel Policy

Two Policies have been approved: the updated Temporary Emergency Closing of the University and the new International Business Travel.
Friday, July 15, 2022

Video Security Policy Update

It is important to note that Carnegie Mellon University Police Department has never deployed facial recognition tools on our campus and has no plans to do so. The university has a rigorous process for policy development that provides for stakeholder comments at various stages, and it is common and expected for policy to be shaped and improved through the feedback process. Based on feedback received from the community to the first draft of a video security policy that would have allowed for the potential use of facial recognition tools in criminal investigations, we have decided not to move forward with further consideration of this policy document.
Friday, June 24, 2022

Policies Under Review: Temporary Emergency Closing and International Business Travel

Two Policies are currently under review: Temporary Emergency Closing of the University and International Business Travel.
Thursday, June 09, 2022

Personal Wheeled Transportation Policy Update

The Personal Wheeled Transportation Policy (formerly the Bicycle/Wheeled Transportation Policy) is being updated to change the accountable department and to provide more specific guidance on the types of vehicles covered and the operation of wheeled vehicles.
Thursday, April 07, 2022

Approved: Policy to Provide Phased Retirement Option for Teaching Track Faculty

The Policy to Provide Phased Retirement Option for Teaching Track Faculty was approved and took effect on April 6, 2022.
Thursday, March 03, 2022

Payment Card Acceptance Policy

The Payment Card Acceptance Policy was approved on March 1, 2022.
Monday, February 21, 2022

Under Review: Policy to Provide Phased Retirement Option for Teaching Track Faculty

The Policy to Provide Phased Retirement Option for Teaching Track Faculty is under review through March 23, 2022.
Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Updated Policy Under Development: Personal Wheeled Transportation

The Personal Wheeled Transportation Policy (formerly the Bicycle/Wheeled Transportation Policy) is being updated to change the accountable department and to provide more specific guidance on the types of vehicles covered and the operation of wheeled vehicles.
Tuesday, November 09, 2021

New Policies Under Development

There are new Policies currently under development: the Payment Card Acceptance Policy, the 3D Printer and Other Technologies Acceptable Use Policy, and the Video Security Surveillance Policy.
Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Policy on the Protection of Children Update

The Policy on the Protection of Children in Carnegie Mellon University Programs, Activities and Facilities was has been updated to require individuals to notify the Child Protection Clearances team within the Office of Human Resources of any arrests or convictions of any offenses prohibited by the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law, rather than notifying the immediate supervisor.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Sexual Misconduct Policy (Interim)

The Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy was approved on July 28, 2020 with an effective date of August 14, 2020. This policy replaces and supersedes the university’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Policy adopted on April 11, 2013.
Friday, May 08, 2020

Interim Modification to Grading Policy

Temporary modifications to the Pass/Fail Grades Section of the Grading Policy were approved by the Deans’ Council on March 15, 2020 and co-endorsed by the leadership of both the faculty and student shared governance organizations. These modifications are an interim measure taken in recognition of the unprecedented circumstances facing both the students and faculty of our institution as a result of the coronavirus pandemic of 2020. The modified policy will govern pass/fail designations for final grades for the spring 2020 semester.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Tax Status of Graduate Student Awards Policy Update

Changes to The Tax Status of Graduate Student Awards Policy were approved on April 21, 2020. Such changes updated the policy to reflect current IRS regulations and local and state income tax laws, and to enhance overall understanding and compliance with the Policy.
Monday, March 04, 2019

Consensual Intimate Relationship Policy Regarding Undergraduate Students

The Consensual Intimate Relationship Policy Regarding Undergraduate Students was approved on December 11, 2018. This policy focuses on consensual intimate relationships between undergraduate students and other members of the Carnegie Mellon community who hold positions of authority over them.
Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Financial Records Retention Policy Update

The current Financial Records Retention Policy went into effect on January 14, 1997. The proposed Policy update reflects expansion to the categories and descriptions of Financial Records, updates to retention time period requirements, updates to the administration of the Policy to support university compliance with legal and other regulatory retention requirements, and feedback from stakeholders regarding opportunities to enhance the understanding of and compliance to the Policy.
Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Business and Travel Expense Policy Update

The current Business and Travel Expense Policy went into effect on March 14, 2011. The 2018 Policy refresh reflects changes to the travel industry landscape, updates to university procurement policies and requirements, and feedback from campus stakeholders regarding opportunities to enhance Policy understanding and compliance.
Monday, January 22, 2018

Purchasing Policy Update

The Purchasing Policy is being revised in order to comply with Uniform Guidance Procurement Standards. A draft of the revision has been posted on the Policies website for a 30-day comment period.
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