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Table of Contents
Academics
Curriculum
Research
- Research Support
- Securing External Support for Projects in Research, Instruction, and Public Service
- Management of Conflicts of Interest Projects with External Funding
- Conflicts of Interest/Commitment
- Intellectual Property
- The Use of Human Subjects, Animals, Radiation, Chemicals, and Recombinant DNS in Research
- Participation in Companies Commercializing University Research
- Research Involving Human Subjects
- Misconduct in Research
- Export Control
Administrative
Advancement
- Alumni Activities and Programs
- The Miami University Fund
- The Miami University Foundation
- Prizes and Awards
Business Operations
- Sponsorship
- Hosting
- Keys
- Mail Service
- Procurement and Purchasing
- Records Retention, Electronic Records, and Signatures
- Travel
- Weather and Other Emergency Closing Procedures
- Independent Contractor
- Gift Cards
- Gifts
IT Services
- Computer Peripherals and Software Acquisition
- Email Policy
- Illegal or Unauthorized Use of University Computing Resources
- Accessible Technology
- Telecommunications
- Unauthorized Peer to Peer File Sharing
- Responsible Use of University Computing Resources
- 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
- Text Messaging
Parking
- Motor Vehicle Permits
- Parking Areas
- Scope of the Policy
- Permit Prices
- Parking Violations
- Parking Appeals
- Regional Campuses Motor Vehicle Regulations
- Regulations for Shuttle Services, Charter Services, and RV Parking
University Communications and Marketing
- Visual Brand Identity, Trademarks, and Licensing
- University Marketing
- University News and Communications
Use of University Property
- Alcohol and University Property
- Non-research Animals on Campus
- Use of Bicycles and Personal Transportation Devices
- Buildings and Grounds
- Law and Order
- Signs, Posters and Banners
- Use of University Property
- Non-Affiliated Users of University Property
- Public Speaking, Leaflet Distribution, and Demonstrations
- Campus Events
- Persona Non-Grata
- Smoke-and Tobacco-Free Environment
- Minors on Campus
- Unmanned Aircraft System (Drones and Model Aircraft)
- Weapons
- Electronic Scooters (E-Scooters)
Governance
- Miami University Tuition Promise Guarantee
- Miami Regionals’ Tuition Promise
- Tuition Promise Appeals Committee
- Miami University Mission Statement
- Distinctive Features of Miami University
- University Statement Asserting Respect for Human Diversity
- University Values Statement
- The Corporation
- The Board of Trustees
- The Board of Trustees Regulations
- The Administrative Organization of the University
- Administrative Deliberative Bodies
- Faculty Assembly
- University Senate
- Student Life Council
- Graduate Council
- Department and Divisional Governance
- Honorary Degrees
- Naming of Campus Facilities
- Enabling Act of University Senate and Faculty Assembly
- Bylaws of University Senate
- The Forum Act Report
Employees
General Employment Policies
Non-Discrimination
- University Statement of Non-Discrimination
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Religious Accommodation
- Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination
- Sexual Misconduct Protocol for Employees and Other Non-Students
- Duty to Report
Miscellaneous
- Infectious Disease
- Files on Employees
- Public Records Policy
- Out of State Employment
- Confidential Information Policy
- Retirement
- Eligibility for Rehire
- COVID-19
- University Provided Clothing and Uniforms
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- COVID-19 Vaccination | Employees
Ethics and External Services
- Ethics and External Services
- Conflicts of Interest/Commitment
- Political Activity
- Relationship Between the University and Employee Elected or Appointed to Public Office
- Employment of Members of the Same Family
- Reporting Romantic and Sexual Relationships in the Instructional and Supervisory Setting
- Consensual Amorous Relationships
Drug-Free
Disruptive or Violent Behavior
Reporting Convictions
- Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
- Obligation to Notify University of Suspension or Revocation of Driver License
- Reporting and Addressing Illegal Activity and Misconduct
Compensation and Benefits
The Compensation and Benefits summaries are to give an overview of Miami University’s employee compensation and benefits currently in effect. These summaries are for informational purposes only. Therefore all details may not be described in these policies as benefits may change throughout the year. If there is a difference between the information in these sections and the official plan documents, the official plan documents will govern.
- Salary | Unclassified Administrative Staff and Faculty
- Unclassified Administrative Staff | Compensation | Wages and Overtime
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Professional Development or Educational Leave | Unclassified Administrative Staff
- Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
- Family and Medical Leave
- Personal Leave
- Other Leaves of Absence
- Fee Waivers
- Disability Benefits
- Reinstatement from Disability Retirement/Leave
- Furlough Policy | Unclassified Staff and Instructional Staff
- Nursing Mothers
- COVID-19 2021 Leave
Classified Staff
- Opting Out of Provisions of the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code and Corresponding Regulations
- Definition of Unclassified and Classified Service
- Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment
- Reductions in Force
- Holidays, Standard Work Week, Overtime Pay, and Compensatory Time
- Classified Staff | Vacation
- Discipline
- Absence
- Classified Staff | Sick Leave
- Classified Staff | Furlough
- Flexible Schedule Program
- Meal Time
- Break Periods
- Dress
- Annual Performance Report
- Resignation and Exit Interview
- Direct Deposit
- Pay Periods
- Kronos Time and Attendance System
- Classification and Pay Program Policies and Procedures
Faculty
Academic Administrators
- Evaluation and Reappointment of the Provost
- Appointment, Evaluation, Reappointment of Academic Deans
- Appointment Evaluation, and Reappointment of Department Chairs
- Divisional Faculty Committee for Evaluation of Administrators
- Evaluation of Other Academic Administrators
- All University Faculty Committee for Evaluation of Administrators
Employment of Faculty
- Search and Appointment Procedures | Academic Affairs Unit
- Contract of Employment
- Assignment of Academic Rank, Department, and Division
- Employment of Persons Holding a Miami Doctorate
- Overload Teaching
- Summer and Winter Term Teaching
- Faculty Improvement Leave
- Assigned Research Appointments
Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure of the Faculty
- Evaluation of Members of the Faculty
- Statement on the Evaluation of Teaching
- Tenure and Promotion
- Annual Review of Probationary Members of the Faculty
- Tenure and Time
- Criteria for Tenure
- Definitions
- The Tenure and Promotion Process
- Rights of a Candidate Who Has Received a Negative Recommendation or Been Denied Tenure or Promotion
- Failure to Attain Tenure
- Other Instructional Staff Titles
- Teaching, Clinical Professors and Lecturers (TCPL)
Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures for the Faculty
- Grievance Procedures Available to Members of the Faculty
- Termination of Appointment of Tenure for Cause
- Procedures for Disciplinary Action
Rights and Responsibilities of the Instructional Staff
- Undergraduate Students | Academic Integrity
- Principles of Academic Freedom
- Academic Freedom
- Professional Ethics and Responsibilities
- Statement of Good Teaching Practices
- Attendance and Absence of Instructional Staff
- Student Complaints About the Quality of Instruction
- Teaching Load
- Office Hours for Instructional Staff
- Advising
- Attendance and Absence of Instructional Staff
- Arranging Employment Interviews for Students
Separation from the Employment of Faculty
- Retirement with Rehiring Contracts
- Retirement and Resignation
- Professor Emeritus/Emerita
- Termination Under Financial Exigency of a Tenured Appointment
- Non-reappointment of Persons with Probationary Appointments and Persons in Non-tenurable Ranks
Academic Policies and Procedures for the Instructional Staff
- Attendance and Absence of Students
- Size of Classes
- Examinations
- Textbooks
- Use of Undergraduates as Teachers
- Academic Dishonesty
- Prohibiting Faculty from Teaching or Serving as an Assigned Advisor to Immediate Family Members
- Internships
- Use of Self Authored Materials
Graduate Faculty Information
- Determining Levels of Graduate Faculty Standing
- Procedures for Appointing Graduate Faculty Members
- Limitations for Graduate Faculty Standing
- Levels and Criteria for Graduate Faculty Standing
Librarians
General Librarian Policies
Unclassified Administrative Staff
- Grievance Procedures Available to Members of UAS
- Search and Appointment Procedures
- Terms of Unclassified Administrative Staff Appointments
- Appointment Status and Annual Evaluation
- Job Responsibilities
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Position Elimination
- Administrator Emeritus.Emerita Designation
- Research Scientist
- Temporary Reduction in Force for Unclassified Administrative Staff
- Performance Improvement
Students
Mission and Core Values
- Love and Honor
- Smoke and Tobacco-Free Environment
- Miami University Mission Statement
- Distincitve Features of Miami University
- University Statement Asserting Respect for Human Diversity
- University Values Statement
- University Statement of Non-Discrimination
- Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination
Code of Conduct
Student ConductUndergraduate Student Policies
Academic Regulations
- Undergraduate | Admission
- Immunizations and Medical Screenings
- COVID-19 Immunization
- Undergraduate | Enrollment Registration
- Undergraduate | Grades and Scholarship
- Undergraduate | Examinations
- Undergraduate Students| Academic Integrity
- Undergraduate | Academic Responsibilities and Academic Grievance Policy
- Classification of Students
- Class Attendance
- Graduation Requirements
- Degree Honors and Distinction
- Family Education Rights and Privacy Acts Policy
- Undergraduate | Financial Obligations
- Student Email Policy
- Miami University Tuition Promise Guarantee
- Miami Regional’s Tuition Promise
- Tuition Promise Appeals Committee
- Unauthorized Peer to Peer File Sharing
- Responsible Use of University Computing Resources
- Refunds
- Transfer Credit
- Internships
- Posthumous Degree
- Miitary or Military Affiliate
- Course Repeat/Fresh Start
- Re-Enrollment
Housing
- Residency Requirements
- Residence Halls
- Student Room Regulations
- Miami University Carruthers Commuter Resource Center
Health and Safety
- Student Health Service
- Student Counseling Services
- Disability Services
- Voluntary Medical Withdrawal
- Involuntary Withdrawal
- Timely Warnings
- Helping Students in Distress
- Emergency Notification and Response
- Missing Student Policy
- Title IX Protocol | Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures for Students at Miami University
- Title IX Protocol | Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures for Students at Miami University | Spanish Translation
- Title IX Protocol | Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures for Students at Miami University | Chinese Translation
- Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination
- COVID-19
Student Life
- Student Organizations and Governance Bodies
- Student Organization Funding by Associated Student Government
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Sponsorship
- Alcohol and University Property
- Non-research Animals on Campus
- Use of Bicycles and Personal Transportation Devices
- Buildings and Grounds
- Law and Order
- Signs, Posters and Banners
- Right of Expression of Students
- Use of University Property
- Solicitation, Political Canvassing, Sales Projects, and Raffles
- Public Speaking, Leaflet Distribution, and Demonstrations
- Campus Events
- Grievance Procedures for Student Publications
- Student Organizations Salary and Wages
- Keys
- Weather and Other Emergency Closing Procedures
- Minors on Campus
- Unmanned Aircraft System (Drones and Model Aircraft)
- Reporting Romantic and Sexual Relationships in the Instructional and Supervisory Setting
- Undergraduate | Regulations Pertaining to Student Use of University Libraries
- Student Employment
- Student Organization Vehicle Rentals and Travel Policies
- Student Organization Salary and Wages
- Use of Cellular Telephones and Other Communications and Storage Devices During Class Periods and/or Exam Period
Graduate Student Policies
Academic Regulations
- Graduate Students | Admission
- Graduate Students | Registration
- Graduate Students | Grades and Scholarship
- Other Academic Regulations
- Academic Research/ Creative Activity Integrity
- Graduate Students | Academic Responsibilities and Academic Grievance
- Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Policy
- Student Email Policy
- Responsible Use of Computer Resources
- Unauthorized Peer to Peer File Sharing
- Physical Examinations and Immunizations
Information for Graduate Award Holders
- Recipient Guidelines
- Administration of Graduate Awards
- Types of Awards
- Rights and Responsibilities of Graduate Award Holders
- Other Benefits for Graduate Award Holders
Graduate Degree Requirements
- Master’s Degree
- Second Master’s Degree
- Certificate in Cognate Area
- Specialist in Education
- Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education
- Interdisciplinary Ph.D
- Guidelines for Using Sensitive Materials in Preparing Theses and Dissertations
- Internships and Practica
- Guidelines for Writing a Thesis, Dissertation, Practicum, or Internship Report
- Graduation Procedures
Graduate Faculty Information
- Determining Levels of Graduate Faculty Standing
- Procedures for Appointing Graduate Faculty Members
- Limitations for Graduate Faculty Standing
- Levels and Criteria for Graduate Faculty Standing
Graduate Council Policies
Health and Safety
- Student Health Service
- Student Counseling Services
- Disability Services
- Voluntary Medical Withdrawal
- Involuntary Medical Withdrawal
- Timely Warnings
- Helping Students in Distress
- Emergency Notification and Response
- Missing Student Policy
- Title IX Protocol | Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures for Students at Miami University
- Title IX Protocol | Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures for Students at Miami University | Spanish Translation
- Title IX Protocol | Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures for Students at Miami University | Chinese Translation
- COVID -19
Student Life
- Support for Research, Travel, and Teaching
- Funding Opportunities
- Financial Obligations
- Graduate Student Organizations
- Student Organizations and Governance Bodies
- Student Organization Funding by Associated Student Government
- Assessment
- Sponsorship
- Alcohol and University Property
- Use of Bicycles and Personal Transportation Devices
- Buildings and Grounds
- Law and Order
- Signs, Posters and Banners
- Use of University Property
- Solicitation, Political Canvassing, Sales Projects, and Raffles
- Use of Cellular Telephones and other Communications and Storage Devices During Class Periods and/or Exam Period
- Public Speaking, Leaflet Distribution, and Demonstrations
- Campus Events
- Student Organizations Salary and Wages
- Keys
- Weather and Other Emergency Closing Procedures
- Minors on Campus
- Unmanned Aircraft System (Drones and Model Aircraft)
- Reporting Romantic and Sexual Relationships in the Supervisory Setting
- Regulations Pertaining to Student Use of University Libraries
- Student Organization Vehicle Rentals and Travel Policies
- Right of Expression of Students
- Nonresearch Animals on Campus