Policies

Hazardous Materials Shipping and Transportation

It is the policy of the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) to ship and transport hazardous materials (sometimes referred to as “dangerous goods”) safely and in compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the US Department of Transportation (US DOT), the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), and other regulatory agencies.

Controlled Substances Used in Research and Teaching

Everyone who handles controlled substances in the course of research or instruction at the University of California, Berkeley must follow the procedures outlined in this policy to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the campus’s institutional Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration. Procedures applying to federal list 1 and 2 chemicals, California precursor chemicals, and dangerous drugs or devices are also covered here.

Administering Appropriate Use of Campus Computing and Network Services

These Guidelines are intended to assist Berkeley Campus departments or units to ensure appropriate use of their computing and network services and to respond correctly to allegations of misuse. Berkeley Campus departments or units may choose to provide or not provide computing and network services to defined categories of users, and may limit the types of services they do choose to provide. These decisions are based upon consideration of campus or local department or unit missions, available resources, or other academic or business needs and priorities. Berkeley Campus departments or units who do provide computing and network services (hereinafter referred to as "Providers") must ensure that their services are administered in compliance with any applicable regulations and principles. To this end, they must keep themselves informed regarding current regulations and practices, consulting with campus authorities or documentation resources as required. Since the Campus may be viewed as one legal entity, actions taken by Providers in response to allegations of misuse must be as consistent as possible for similar situations, both within a particular department or unit as well as in comparison to others on campus. To help Providers meet this requirement, various campus resource offices are available for consultation and/or referral for action.

Access Control

This policy is intended to ensure that the people requesting campus keys are authorized to get them; that key holders are held accountable for the return of keys; and that problems resulting from a lack of key control are quickly and effectively resolved. Individuals and/or departments that create a key control problem should be held accountable. Generally, this would mean financial responsibility for correcting the problem, but if the problem is criminal in nature, the campus would pursue legal remedies as appropriate.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Requires anyone who is a victim of threatening or violent conduct in the workplace, or who observes such behavior or believes a credible threat of such behavior exists, is required to immediately report the conduct

Gift Acceptance

This policy governs the solicitation and acceptance of philanthropic gifts benefiting the Berkeley campus of The Regents of the University of California (the Campus), including those gifted to the University of California, Berkeley Foundation (the Foundation).

Water Protection

Establishes roles and responsibilities for protecting and enhancing the environmental quality of state and local waterways in accordance with the federal Clean Water Act, the state Porter- Cologne Water Quality Control Act, other federal, state, and local regulations, and other campus policies.

Voice Communications

All individuals on UC Berkeley property must consult with the University of California Police Department, Berkeley (UCPD) when modifying an existing or when creating a new campus telecommunication system or device on UC Berkeley-owned or -occupied property.

Video Security Applications

The University of California, Berkeley Police Department (hereafter UCPD) reserves the right to review and approve any proposed or existing installation of video security applications on properties owned, leased, or controlled by the campus. All video security applications must conform to federal and state law in addition to University policy. Video security applications must conform to standards established by the UCPD so recorded data are easily retrievable. Although video monitoring will not be used to view or record personal living areas, nothing in this policy prevents the use of video monitoring or surveillance in connection with an active criminal investigation or specific court order.

Visitors to Animal Facilities

Campus animal facilities are open to visitation at any time by the Director, Office of Laboratory Animal Care (OLAC) and his/her staff, members of the campus Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC), representatives of inspecting and/or accrediting agencies, and other agencies as required by law. Access to animal facilities by other visitors is restricted and monitored to protect the health and safety of both visitors and research animals and to avoid disrupting research activities.