Updates and information from UND's Policy Office.
Categories: Comment Period, Policy Topics
Every day, labs across campus handle biological materials. Every day, students and employees share close quarters in classrooms, offices, and residence halls. Two revised policies address how UND keeps people safe in both settings, and we want to hear from you before they’re finalized. The Department of Public Safety has posted two policies for campus […]
Categories: Comment Period, Policy Topics
Federal grants come with federal rules. One of those rules controls how UND pays people for work performed on sponsored projects. We call that rate the institutional base salary, or IBS. Grants & Contracts Accounting has drafted the new policy Compensation for Personal Services: Institutional Base Salary to define it clearly, and they want your […]
In our ongoing commitment to keeping policies current and our community informed of changes, these are the updates and policy notifications for August. Take a moment to review the information, and feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. Policies Open for Campus Comment: We Want Your Input We value your feedback as […]
Every new University policy starts the same way. Not with a full draft, but with an impact statement. Skip this step, and you risk spending real time on a policy that never gets off the ground. What is an impact statement? It’s a short document that proposes a new policy. It lays out the policy’s […]
Categories: Comment Period
Biosafety rules exist for a reason. When research involves recombinant DNA, bloodborne pathogens, or other biological materials, small missteps can carry real consequences. UND needs a clear way to catch those missteps early and address them fairly. The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) developed a noncompliance policy to spell out how reports get reviewed and resolved. […]
In our ongoing commitment to keeping policies current and our community informed of changes, these are the updates and policy notifications for July. Take a moment to review the information, and feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. New Policies: Endorsed for Development We have introduced new policies that are currently in […]
In our ongoing commitment to keeping policies current and our community informed of changes, these are the updates and policy notifications for June. Take a moment to review the information, and feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. Policies Open for Campus Comment: We Want Your Input We value your feedback as […]
If you own a University policy, you may already know that institutional policies are reviewed at least every three years. But what does that process actually look like, and what’s expected of you? Here’s a closer look at what the triennial review involves and how the Policy Office can help. What Is the Triennial Review? […]
In our ongoing commitment to keeping policies current and our community informed of changes, these are the updates and policy notifications for May. Take a moment to review the information, and feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. Policies Open for Campus Comment: We Want Your Input We value your feedback as […]
Categories: Comment Period, Policy Topics
Every day, UND’s brand and communication channels do important work. They introduce UND to prospective students. They keep faculty and staff informed. They tell UND’s story to the world. Two new draft policies address how we manage that work, and we want to hear from you before they’re finalized. The Division of Marketing & Communications […]