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  • Chapter 1 – Code of Fair Practices
    • 1.1 Preamble
    • 1.2 Statement of Policy
    • 1.3 Appointment, Assignment, Training, and Advancement of Executive Personnel
    • 1.4 State Employment Services
    • 1.5 State Educational, Counseling, and Training Programs
    • 1.6 State Services and Facilities
    • 1.7 State Contracts and Subcontracts
    • 1.8 Compliance and Reporting
    • 1.9 Publication and Posting
  • Chapter 2 – Equal Opportunity Policy Applied to Contractors
    • 2.1 Policy of Equal Employment Opportunity
    • 2.2 Administration
    • 2.3 Procedures
  • Chapter 3 – Human Rights
    • 3.1 Policy and Rationale
    • 3.2 Definition of Terms Used in This Policy
    • 3.3 Bringing a Complaint
    • 3.4 Process for Sanctions
    • 3.5 Applicable Procedures
    • 3.6 Appeal Procedures
    • 3.7 Protection Against Retaliation
    • 3.8 Protection of the Responding Party
    • 3.9 Confidentiality
  • Chapter 4 – Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
    • 4.1 Glossary
    • 4.2 Rationale for Policy
    • 4.3 Applicable Scope
    • 4.4 Title IX Coordinator
    • 4.5 Independence and Conflict of Interest
    • 4.6 Administrative Contact Information
    • 4.7 Notice/Complaints of Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and/or Related Retaliation
    • 4.8 Supportive Measures
    • 4.9 Emergency Removal
    • ​​​​​​​4.10 Promptness
    • 4.11 Privacy
    • 4.12 Jurisdiction of the University of Iowa
    • 4.13 Time Limits on Reporting
    • 4.14 Prohibited Conduct
    • 4.15 Retaliation
    • 4.16 Mandated Reporting
    • 4.17 When a Complainant Does Not Wish to Proceed
    • 4.18 Federal Timely Warning Obligations
    • 4.19 False Allegations and Evidence
    • 4.20 Amnesty for Complainants and Witnesses
    • 4.21 Federal Statistical Reporting Obligations
    • 4.22 Education Programs
    • 4.23 Procedure for Alleged Violations of the Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
  • Chapter 5 – Consensual Relationships Involving Students
    • 5.1 Rationale
    • 5.2 Definitions
    • 5.3 Prohibited Relationships — Policy Statement
    • 5.4 Examples of Prohibited Relationships Between Instructors and Students
    • 5.5 Procedures
    • 5.6 Confidentiality
  • Chapter 6 – Nondiscrimination Statement
  • Chapter 7 – Disability Protection and Accessibility Statement
    • 7.1 Policy
    • 7.2 Accessibility Statement
  • Chapter 8 – Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy and Purpose
  • Chapter 9 – Firearms and Other Weapons on Campus
    • 9.1 Definitions
    • 9.2 Policy
  • Chapter 10 – Violence
    • 10.1 General
    • 10.2 Rationale
    • 10.3 Definitions
    • 10.4 Scope of Policy
    • 10.5 Prohibited Behavior
    • 10.6 Bringing a Complaint
    • 10.7 Informal Resolution
    • 10.8 Investigation of Formal Complaints
    • 10.9 Process for Disciplinary Action
    • 10.10 Applicable Procedures
    • 10.11 Protection of Impacted Parties, Any Reporting Parties, and Others
    • 10.12 Protection of the Responding Party
    • 10.13 Confidentiality
    • 10.14 Notification
    • 10.15 Other University of Iowa Policies Related to Behavioral Expectations
  • Chapter 11 – Anti-Retaliation
    • 11.1 Principle and Rationale
    • 11.2 Definitions
    • 11.3 Scope of Policy
    • 11.4 Students Who Retaliate
    • 11.5 Sanctions
    • 11.6 Procedures
  • Chapter 12 – A Drug Free Environment
    • 12.1 Policy Statement
    • 12.2 Health Risks Associated with the Use of Controlled Substances and Alcohol
    • 12.3 University Sanctions
    • 12.4 Applicable Criminal Sanctions
    • 12.5 Criminal Conviction Reporting under Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988
    • 12.6 Resources Available to University Faculty and Staff
  • Chapter 13 – HIV Infection and AIDS (HIV Disease)
    • 13.1 General
    • 13.2 Nondiscrimination
    • 13.3 Confidentiality
    • 13.4 HIV Testing and Counseling
    • 13.5 Occupational Safety
    • 13.6 Policy Review and Responsibility
  • Chapter 14 – Anti-Harassment
    • 14.1 Rationale
    • 14.2 Policy
    • 14.3 Scope of Policy
    • 14.4 Bringing a Complaint
    • 14.5 Informal Resolution of Complaints
    • 14.6 Investigation of Formal Complaints
    • 14.7 Process for Formal Disciplinary Action
    • 14.8 Applicable Procedures
    • 14.9 Isolated Behavior
    • 14.10 Protection of Impacted Parties, Reporting Parties, and Others
    • 14.11 Protection of the Responding Party
    • 14.12 Confidentiality
    • 14.13 Education
  • Chapter 15 – Physical and Sexual Abuse of Children
    • 15.1 Policy
    • 15.2 Mandatory Reporters
    • 15.3 Encouraged to Report
    • 15.4 University of Iowa Employee Guidance on Child Abuse Reporting
  • Chapter 16 – University Programs with Minors
    • 16.1 Purpose of Policy
    • 16.2 Definitions
    • 16.3 Scope of Policy and Exclusions
    • 16.4 Registration and Approval
    • 16.5 (Reserved for future use)
    • 16.6 Background Screening
    • 16.7 Self-Disclosure
    • 16.8 Training
    • 16.9 Reporting
    • 16.10 Compliance
    • 16.11 Minors on Campus Advisory Committee
  • Chapter 17 – (Reserved for future use)
  • Chapter 18 – Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
    • 18.1 Introduction
    • 18.2 General Definition
    • 18.3 Principles of Disclosure, Review, and Management
    • 18.4 Conflicts of Commitment (Effort)
    • 18.5 Conflict of Interest in the Workplace
    • 18.6 Conflict of Interest in Research
    • 18.7 Institutional Conflict of Interest in Human Subjects Research
    • 18.8 Other University of Iowa Policies Related to Conflict of Interest
    • 18.9 Federal Conflict of Interest Regulations
  • Chapter 19 – Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources
    • 19.1 Preamble
    • 19.2 Scope of Policy
    • 19.3 Security and Privacy
    • 19.4 Individual Responsibilities
    • 19.5 Administration and Enforcement
    • 19.6 Disclaimer
    • 19.7 Other Policies and Rules
  • Chapter 20 – University Brand Policy and Required Notifications in Institutional Publications
    • 20.1 University Brand Policy
    • 20.2 Definitions
    • 20.3 The University Brand Manual and University Brand Committee
    • 20.4 University of Iowa Logos and Stylized Wordmarks
    • 20.5 Uses of University of Iowa Marks by Third Parties
    • 20.6 Co-branding and Corporate Logos
    • 20.7 Alternative Graphical Marks
    • 20.8 Exceptions and Changes to the University Brand Policy and Brand Manual
    • 20.9 Noncompliance and Violations
    • 20.10 Editorial Style
    • 20.11 Required Notifications on Institutional Publications
  • Chapter 21 – Licensing
    • 21.1 General
    • 21.2 External Use of University Trademark
    • 21.3 Internal Use of University Trademark
    • 21.4 Legal Protection and Enforcement
  • Chapter 22 – Extreme Weather Protocol
    • 22.1 General Policy
    • 22.2 Postponing or Canceling University Activities
    • 22.3 Attendance During Extreme Weather Conditions
  • Chapter 23 – Treatment of Alumni Records
    • 23.1 Definitions
    • 23.2 Disclosure of Alumni Records
  • Chapter 24 – Memorial or Honorary Gifts
    • 24.1 Through the University of Iowa Center for Advancement
    • 24.2 Through the University
  • Chapter 25 – Environmental Health and Safety Office
    • 25.1 General Purpose
    • 25.2 Administration of Workplace Safety Programs
    • 25.3 Enforcement of Health and Safety Standards
  • Chapter 26 – University Employee Health Clinic
  • Chapter 27 – Research
    • 27.1 Principles for Determining the Suitability of Research Done in the University
    • 27.2 Principles Governing Access to Research Information
    • 27.3 Process for Access to Research Information
    • 27.4 General Policy and Procedures for Review of Research Projects Involving Use of Human Subjects
    • 27.5 (Reserved for future use)
    • 27.6 Ethics in Research
    • 27.7 Corporate- and Industry-Sponsored Projects
    • 27.8 Anti-Retaliation Policy for Reporting of Misconduct in Research
    • 27.9 General Policy and Procedures for Review of Research and Instruction Projects Involving Use of Animal Subjects
    • 27.10 University of Iowa Authorship Policy
  • Chapter 28 – Academic Review
    • 28.1 General Purpose
    • 28.2 Collegiate Review
    • 28.3 Review of Departments, Programs, and Personnel
      • 28.3(1) Departmental / Program Review
      • 28.3(2) Multi-Year Reviews of Departmental Executive Officers (DEOs) and Program Directors
    • 28.4 Reviews of Central Administration
    • 28.5 Multi-Year Academic Review of Administrators
    • 28.6 Annual Review of Central and Collegiate Administrators
  • Chapter 29 – Hearing Regulations for Alleged Violations of Regents Rules
    • 29.1 Scope
    • 29.2 Definitions
    • 29.3 Hearing Officers
    • 29.4 Communications and Computation of Time Periods
    • 29.5 Status of Person Charged Pending Final Action
    • 29.6 Right to Counsel
    • 29.7 Initial Steps
    • 29.8 Hearing Option
    • 29.9 Failure to Respond
    • 29.10 Informal Discussions with Academic Officer
    • 29.11 Proceedings Before Hearing Officer
    • 29.12 Raising the Issue of Enforceability
    • 29.13 Recommended Decision
    • 29.14 Sanctions
    • 29.15 Reopening of Hearings
    • 29.16 Review
    • 29.17 President's Review and Decision
    • 29.18 Review by the Board of Regents
    • 29.19 Visitors
    • 29.20 Amendment
  • Chapter 30 – Housing
    • 30.1 (Reserved for future use)
    • 30.2 Students in University-Owned Housing
  • Chapter 31 – (Reserved for future use)
  • Chapter 32 – Office of Governmental Relations
    • 32.1 Purpose
    • 32.2 Legislative Policy Making
    • 32.3 Function of State Relations Officers
    • 32.4 Role of Faculty, Staff, and Students
    • 32.5 Office Resources
    • 32.6 Lobbying Restrictions Applicable to Public Employees and Officials
    • 32.7 Use of University Resources
  • Chapter 33 – Use of University Name
  • Chapter 34 – Lobbying Restrictions Applicable to Public Employees and Officials
    • 34.1 General
    • 34.2 Definitions
    • 34.3 Purpose
    • 34.4 Registration Requirements
    • 34.5 Reporting Requirements for Lobbyists
    • 34.6 Reporting Requirements for Clients of Lobbyists
    • 34.7 Registering as a Lobbyist
    • 34.8 Loans Prohibited
    • 34.9 Ban on Certain Lobbying Activities
    • 34.10 Enforcement
  • Chapter 35 – Prohibition on Giving and Receiving Gifts
    • 35.1 General Policy
    • 35.2 Definitions
    • 35.3 Honoraria
    • 35.4 Application
    • 35.5 Enforcement
  • Chapter 36 – Social Security Numbers
    • 36.1 Introduction
    • 36.2 Objectives
    • 36.3 Policy
    • 36.4 User Responsibilities
    • 36.5 Unauthorized Use of Social Security Numbers
    • 36.6 Related Policies
  • Chapter 37 – Filming on Campus
    • 37.1 Rationale
    • 37.2 Policy
    • 37.3 Definitions
    • 37.4 Exceptions
    • 37.5 Requirements
  • Chapter 38 – Tobacco-Free Campus
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