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Summary of Policy Changes 2019-2020
Amended Policy Changes 2019-2020
Edits and Agency Name Changes to Policy 2019-2020
Policy Title | Reference # If Applicable | Section(s) | Summary of Changes | |
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The Administrative Organization of the University | MUPIM 2.3 |
Multiple |
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Administrative Deliberative Bodies | MUPIM 2.4 |
Multiple |
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Search and Appointment Procedures - Academic Affairs Units | MUPIM 6.1 |
Selection Requirements |
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Nonreappointment of Persons with Probationary Appointments and Persons in Nontenurable Ranks | MUPIM 9.6 |
N/A |
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Signs, Posters and Banners | MUPIM 16.12 |
General Prohibitions |
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Law and Order | MUPIM 16.7 |
Law and Order Penalties for Violation |
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Accessible Technology Policy | MUPIM 19.8 |
N/A |
Edited hyperlinks.
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Transfer Credit | Student Handbook 1.1 |
N/A |
This was a subsection of the Admissions Policy. Created as a stand-alone policy 2019. |
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Re-enrollment | Student Handbook 1.1 |
N/A |
The University of Registrar edited to list the deadline dates. This was a subsection of the Admissions Policy. Created as a stand-alone policy 2019. |
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Fresh Start | Student Handbook 1.1 |
N/A |
This was a subsection of the Admissions Policy. Created as a stand-alone policy 2019. |
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Withdrawal from the University | Student Handbook 1.2 |
N/A |
The University Registrar edited to remove references to a paper form and listed information for the online form. This was a subsection of the Registration policy. Created as a stand-alone policy 2019. |
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Undergradaute Course Repeat | Student Handbook 1.2 |
N/A |
This was a subsection of the Registration Policy. Created as a stand-alone policy 2019. |
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Military or Military Affiliated | Student Handbook 1.2 |
N/A |
This was a subsection of the Registration Policy. Created as a stand-alone policy 2019. |
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Refunds | N/A |
N/A |
Policy previously posted on the Bursar's website. Added to the Policy Library 2019. |
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Involuntary Medical Withdrawal | Student Handbook 4.6 |
Multiple |
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Public Speaking, Leaflet Distribution, and Demonstrations | N/A | Visitors | Included street names for regional campuses. |
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Summary of Policy Changes 2018-2019
Amended Policy Changes 2018-2019
Policy Title | Reference # If Applicable | Section(s) | New/Edited/Amended | Summary of Changes |
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Graduate | Admission | Graduate Handbook 1.1 |
Multiple |
Amended |
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Master's Degrees | Graduate Handbook 4.1 |
Non-thesis Option
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Amended |
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Doctor of Philosophy & Doctor of Education | Graduate Handbook 4.5 |
Guidelines for Forming Doctoral Examining Committees
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Amended |
Amended per Senate Consent Calendar 10/23/2017
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Undergraduate | Admission | Student Handbook 1.1 |
Re-enrollment of Former Students after Extended Absence
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Amended |
Amended per Senate Consent Calendar 10/23/2017
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Undergraduate | Registration | Student Handbook 1.2 |
Changes of Registration Adding a Course |
Amended | Amended per Senate Consent Calendar 2/12/2018 |
Undergraduate | Examinations | Student Handbook 1.4 |
Schedule Changes for Final Exminations or Other Evaluative Substitution |
Amended | Amended per Senate Consent Calendar 4/16/2018 |
Graduation Requirements | Student Handbook 1.10 |
Scholastic |
Amended | Amended per Senate Consent Calendar 10/23/2017 |
Tuition Promise Guarantee | Student Handbook 1.15 |
Exceptions for Students Who Require Longer Than Their Cohort Period to Graduate: #2 |
Amended | Changed "active duty" to "military service" as requested by the Ohio Board of Regents. |
Prohibited Conduct | Student Handbook 2.1 |
Alcohol (105) Disorderly Conduct (113)
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Amended |
Amended the alcohol rules section per SAC. |
Procedures | Student Handbook 2.3 |
Multiple |
Amended |
Updated the hearing procedure |
Appendix - Supplementary Disciplinary Procedures | Student Handbook 2.6 |
Multiple |
Amended |
Amended Consent and Sexual Harassment definitions |
Student Room Regulations | Student Handbook 3.3 |
N/A |
Amended |
Amended policy to prohibit identified kitchen applicances and candles. |
Involuntary Medical Leave of Absence | Student Handbook 4.6 | Multiple | Amended | Amended to conform with U.S. Department of Education opinions. |
Title IX Protocol - Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures for Students at Miami University 2018-2019 | Student Handbook 4.12 | Multiple | Amended | Annual review and updates |
Outside Speakers on Campus | Student Handbook 5.9 | N/A | Moved |
Moved |
Outside Speakers, Bands and Entertainers | Student Handbook 5.4 and Graduate Handbook 2.13 | N/A | Moved |
Moved |
Fraternities and Sororities | Student Handbook 5.3 | Additional Requirements and Expectations | Amended |
Amended the general liability limits |
Right of Expression of Students | Student Handbook 5.6 | Right of Expression | Moved |
Moved |
Regulations for Shuttle Services, Charter Services, and RV Parking | N/A | N/A | New Policy | New policy related to Charter Services, Shuttle Services, and RV parking |
Violations | Student Handbook 6.4 | Excessive Parking Violations | Amended | Amended impoundment fees, fines, etc. |
Miami Regionals' Tuition Promise | New Policy | N/A | New Policy | N/A |
Faculty Assembly | MUPIM 2.5 | General | Amended | Amended for Senate SR- 18-08 |
Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination | MUPIM 3.6 | Several | Amended | Annual review and update |
Reporting Romantic and Sexual Relationships in the Instructional and Supervisory Setting | MUPIM 3.16 | N/A | Amended | Clarified that "academic authority" includes "serving as an academic advisor." |
Title IX Protocol - Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures for Employees at Miami University | MUPIM 3.26 | Several | Amended | Annual review and update |
Compensation- Wages and Overtime (Unclassified Administrative Staff) | MUPIM 4.1 | Overtime Pay | New | N/A |
Unclassified Administrative Staff | Vacation | MUPIM 4.2 | General | Amended | Clarified the University's expectation that administrative staff obtain advanced permission and make arrangements for coverage when absent. |
Search and Appointment Procedures | MUPIM 6.1 |
General Selection Requirements |
Amended | Amended per Senate SR-18-08 |
Contract of Employment | MUPIM 6.2 |
Academic Year |
Amended | Clarified that instructional staff assumes a commitment to meet all scheduled classes and discharge the other responsibilities associated with membership in a University community. |
Assignment of Academic Rank, Department, and Division | MUPIM 6.3 |
N/A |
Amended | Amended per Senate SR-18-08 |
Employment of Persons Holding a Miami Doctorate | MUPIM 6.4 | N/A | Amended | Clarified the terms in which a person whose highest degree is from Miami University may occupy a tenureable or promotable nontenurable rank. |
Evaluation of Members of the Faculty | MUPIM 7.1 |
Frequency and Purpose of Evaluation |
Amended | Amended per Senate SR-18-08 changes |
Tenure and Time | MUPIM 7.6 |
Probationary Period |
Amended | Amended to clarify the process candidates should follow to request permission to waive part of their probationary period. |
Definitions | MUPIM 7.4 |
Definition of Terms |
Amended |
To comply with state mandate, definition of scholarship has been expanded to include consideration of commercial activities, such as patents or technology transfer. Amended per Senate Consent Calendar 4/23/2018 |
The Tenure and Promotion Process | MUPIM 7.8 |
Candidate's Preparation of Tenure and Promotion Materials |
Edited | Clarified that this policy applied to tenured and tenure- track faculty. |
Nontenure-Eligible Faculty Positions | MUPIM 7.11 |
N/A |
Amended | Amended per Senate SR-18-08 |
Professor Emeritus-Emerita | MUPIM 9.3 |
N/A |
Amended | Amended per Senate SR-18-08 |
Textbook | MUPIM 10.4 |
Multiple |
Amended |
Encouraged faculty to select affordable or free texts. Amended per Senate Consent Calendar 2/12/2018 |
Changes to the Academic Curriculum | MUPIM 11.1 | Multiple | Amended | Added that COAD with faculty status votes on curricular items. Included language for compliance with State Authorization requirements and Graduate degree programs. |
Use of Bicycles and Personal Transportation Devices | MUPIM 16.3 | Multiple | Amended | Edited for safety reasons |
Persona Non-Grata | New Policy |
N/A |
New | N/A |
Sponsorship | New Policy |
N/A |
New | N/A |
Campus Events | New Policy |
N/A |
New | N/A |
Non-Affiliated Users of University Property | New Policy | N/A | New | N/A |
Use of University Property | New Policy | N/A | Amended | |
Law and Order | MUPIM 16.7 | Multiple | Amended | |
Buildings and Grounds | MUPIM 16.4 | Several | Amended | Made a seperate policy |
Travel | MUPIM 16.14 | New section "Non-Traditional Lodging" | Amended | Added a new section regarding Non-traditional Lodging. |
Edits and Agency Name Changes to Policy 2018-2019
Policy Title | Reference # If Applicable | Section(s) | Summary of Changes | |
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Graduate | Registration | Graduate Handbook 1.2 | N/A | Removed Graduate Course Load chart | |
Student Conduct | Student Handbook 2.0 | N/A | Community Standards and Division of Student Life name changes. | |
Prohibited Conduct | Student Handbook 2.1 |
N/A |
Community Standards name change
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Sanctions | Student Handbook 2.2 |
N/A |
Community Standards name change
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Procedures | Student Handbook 2.3 |
N/A |
Community Standards name change
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Appeals | Student Handbook 2.4 |
N/A |
Community Standards and Student Life name change |
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Miscellaneous | Student Handbook 2.5 |
N/A |
Community Standards and Student Life name change |
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Appendix - Supplementary Disciplinary Procedures | Student Handbook 2.6 |
N/A |
Community Standards name change
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Residence Halls | Student Handbook 3.2 |
Mission |
Changed header name from "Mission" to "Purpose" |
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Student Room Regulations | Student Handbook 3.3 |
N/A |
"HDRB" name changed to "Campus Services." "SDS" name changed to "Miller Center for Student Disability Services" |
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Helping Students in Distress | Student Handbook 4.8 |
N/A |
Community Standards name change |
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Student Organizations and Governance Bodies | Undergraduate | Student Handbook 5.1 |
N/A |
Community Standards name change |
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Student Organization Funding by Associated Student Government | Student Handbook 5.2 | N/A | Student Life name change |
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Signs, Posters and Banners | Student Handbook 5.7 | Dining Halls | Student Life name change | |
Solicitation, Political Canvassing, Sales Projects and Raffles | Student Handbook 5.8 | Political Canvassing | Student Life name change | |
Grievance Procedures for Student Publications | Student Handbook 5.10 | Multiple | Student Life name change | |
Parking Appeals | Student Handbook 6.5 | Regulation Changes | Student Life name change | |
Administrative Organization of the University | MUPIM 2.3 | N/A | Position titles and Student Affairs name change | |
Administrative Deliberative Bodies | MUPIM 2.4 | N/A | Position titles and Student Affairs name change | |
Student Life Council | MUPIM 2.7 | N/A | Student Life name change | |
University Statement of Non-Discrimination | MUPIM 3.3 | N/A | Updated phone numbers and email addresses | |
Americans with Disabilities Act | MUPIM 3.4 | N/A | Updated phone number | |
Reporting and Addressing Illegal Activity and Misconduct | MUPIM 3.21 | Internal Reporting | Student Life name change | |
Fee Waiver | MUPIM 4.10 | Benefit for Spouses, and Dependent Children of Decesased Employees | Removed references to civil unions | |
Arranging Employment Interviews for Students | MUPIM 5.10 | N/A | "Career Services" title to "the Center for Career Exploration and Success." | |
Assigned Research Appointments | MUPIM 6.7 |
Off-Campus |
Replaced "instructional staff" with "faculty." | |
Faculty Improvement Leave | MUPIM 6.8 |
On-Campus |
Replaced "instructional staff" with "faculty." | |
The Tenure and Promotion Process | MUPIM 7.8 |
Candidate's Preparation of Tenure and Promotion Materials |
Clarified that this policy applied to "tenured" members. | |
Termination of Appointment or Tenure for Cause | MUPIM 8.2 |
N/A |
Clarified that this policy applies to faculty. | |
Procedures for Disciplinary Action | MUPIM 8.3 |
General Matters |
Removed reference to the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter due to recission by OCR | |
Unclassified Administrative Staff | Disciplinary Procedures | MUPIM 13.7 |
Multiple |
Removed reference to the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter due to recission by OCR; updated Student Affairs name change. | |
Misconduct in Research | MUPIM 15.9 |
Reporting Violations |
Clarified notification process | |
Trademarks and Licensing | MUPIM 18.3 | N/A | Office Name Changed | |
Accessible Technology | MUPIM 19.8 | Multiple | Updated broken links | |
Flexible Schedule Program | MUPIM 20.14 | N/A | Clarified that the appropriate personnel office must approve flexible work schedules. |