Policies

Computer Use Policy

In support of the University's mission of teaching, research, and public service, the University of California, Berkeley provides computing, networking, and information resources to the campus community of students, faculty, and staff. Computers and networks can provide access to resources on and off campus, as well as the ability to communicate with other users worldwide. Such open access is a privilege, and requires that individual users act responsibly. Users must respect the rights of other users, respect the integrity of the systems and related physical resources, and observe all relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.

Application System Development Policy

This Policy applies to major application system development or enhancement. "Major" means either a system that has users in more than one department, or a single-department system that is expected to cost more than $100,000, to develop and implement. Cost includes hardware, software, and contract personnel.

Student E-Mail Addresses

Requires University of California, Berkeley students to establish a berkeley.edu e-mail address, keep the address current, and regularly monitoring their e-mail for official communications from the University.

Course Materials Fees Policy

Departments are expected to cover normal instructional costs within their state fund budgets, and Course Materials Fees (CMFs) should be needed only in exceptional situations. Since departmental budgets have neither kept pace with inflation nor the costs of new technology, CMFs are allowed for consumable supplies or to provide special supplemental educational experiences. The financial needs of the department must be weighed against the impact of the fees on student budgets and the costs of collecting and administering the fees. CMFs should be used to augment rather than replace state funds for departmental instructional costs. Fees assessed under this policy must be mandatory for all students enrolled in a course, and must be assessed to enrolled students by the campus's centralized student billing system. The policy mandates consultation with students in the establishment of CMFs.

Criminal Background Checks

Policy Summary

Criminal background checks are required for staff and non-Senate academic employees newly hired, transferred, promoted, reclassified, or reassigned to certain sensitive positions. They are not required for employees holding sensitive positions at the time this policy went into effect. The department is responsible for initiating the criminal background check. If the background check reveals a conviction relevant to the sensitive position, the individual may be disqualified from holding the sensitive position.

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Recharge Definitions, Background, and Policy

The Recharge policies and procedures establish a mechanism for defining, establishing, operating and decommissioning recharge centers along with developing, requesting, reviewing and approving new recharge rates.

Miscellaneous Student Fees

Any new proposed miscellaneous student fees must be reviewed and approved, according to a set of principles laid out in the policy.

Human Stem Cell Research

This policy sets forth procedures for the review and approval of research, so as to ensure that all research involving the derivation or use of human stem cells at the University of California, Berkeley is conducted with the highest ethical and scientific research standards, and in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, University policies, and the requirements of extramural research sponsors.

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.