Policies

Conflicts of Interest Arising Out of Consensual Relationships

Because of the potential for actual or apparent conflicts of interest, members of the campus community who enter into a consensual relationship with someone over whom they have supervisory, decision-making, oversight, evaluative, or advisory responsibility (hereafter “individuals in authority”) must take effective steps to remove themselves from professional decisions concerning that individual.

Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Policy

UC Berkeley is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of the entire campus community (students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and visitors). Should an event occur that necessitates the evacuation of a building, the evacuation of a section of campus, or the evacuation of the entire campus, UC Berkeley students, faculty, staff, and volunteers must follow the instructions of emergency personnel and otherwise comply with the procedures defined in this policy.

Engagement with Third-Party Online Program Management Providers

UC Berkeley’s administrative policy regarding academic units’ engagement with third-party online education program management service providers who provide services in exchange for a percentage of student tuition.

Domain Name System (DNS) Service Policy and Resources

The purpose of this policy is to define the terms under which the Domain Name System (DNS) is operated and maintained while also ensuring that the requirements of stakeholder groups are met. This policy is intended to ensure that the University utilizes limited DNS resources appropriately, that the University’s name and brand is protected, that security and legal risks are mitigated, and that DNS resources are allocated to the campus community appropriately.

Email Service Policy

Campus Email Service supplies email and mailing list services in support of the University's mission of education, research and public service and to conduct the University's business. Access to and use of Campus Email Service is a privilege accorded at the discretion of the University. Use of campus email service is subject to legal and policy restrictions that apply to all University property and by constraints necessary for the reliable operation of electronic communication systems and services. The Berkeley Campus reserves the right to deny access to use campus email service when necessary to satisfy these restrictions and constraints.

Minimum Security Standards for Networked Devices (MSSND)

UC Berkeley’s Minimum Security Standards identify the minimum level of protection required for devices on our campus network and devices that store, process, or access institutional information.

Minimum Security Standards for Electronic Information (MSSEI)

The Minimum Security Standards for Electronic Information (MSSEI) define minimum security standards for all UC Berkeley Institutional Information and IT Resources. All Workforce Members who use or have access to Institutional Information and/or IT Resources must comply with the applicable information security requirements defined by the MSSEI.

Management of Campuswide Policies

Defines campuswide policy (vs. guidelines or practice) and sets forth a uniform process for developing, approving, and promoting campuswide policies.

Activities Involving Minors

The University of California, Berkeley is committed to providing a safe environment for minors. Campus units that supervise activities involving minors will abide by the principles and procedures described below. Minors will be treated respectfully at all times, regardless of their actions or behavior. No adult associated with a campus activity involving minors may use physical punishment to manage a minor’s behavior. Physical or sexual abuse of minors will not be tolerated.

Deficit Resolution

All funds must be spent in accordance with University policy. Authority to spend funds brings with it the responsibility for effective fiscal management. All units should meet operating needs within their available budget. All deficits in University of California, Berkeley current, loan, and plant funds should be cleared throughout the year and must be cleared by the close of the fiscal year. Deficits may be resolved by either transferring budgeted funds between chartstrings within the same fund group or by transferring expenditures between chartstrings, if allowable.