Policy Revisions in the Directory for February 2025
IRM-002: Acceptable Use of the University’s Information Technology Resources. Added new 14th bullet in Section 1 as Executive Order 46 prohibits the use of DeepSeek AI on any University-issued/owned/leased device or equipment while connected to any wired or wireless internet network owned, operated, or maintained by the University.
PROV-017: Employment of Tenure-line Faculty. Revised to (1) address employment of tenure-line faculty; (2) clarify promotion and tenure expectations for faculty members and evaluation committees; (3) balance disciplinary differences with consistency in process among faculty and schools: and (4) enable proper evaluation of interdisciplinary and emerging fields, including joint appointments.
HRM-018: Performance Management for University Staff Employees. Updated policy to reflect the change in a defined term from career conversation to performance conversation.
HRM-021: Terms and Conditions of University Staff Employment. Clarified Section 4 for the supervisor to document the resignation should the employee not submit a written notice.