Policies

Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMD)

UC Berkeley must allow people with disabilities who use manual or power wheelchairs or scooters, and manually-powered mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, and canes, into all areas open to pedestrian use by members of the public. This policy also covers areas at UC Berkeley that are not open to the public.

Berkeley Campus Regulations Implementing University Policies

These regulations govern aspects of campus organizations and non-affiliates, use of University facilities, and time, place, and manner of public expression for which implementing campus regulations are required by the University Policies. The regulations address the rights and responsibilities of guests/non-affiliates and members of the University community, including faculty, staff and students, and provide standards for sustaining this community.

Roles and Responsibilities for the Protection of University Institutional Information and IT Resources (Roles and Responsibilities Policy)

A fundamental principle of information security at UC Berkeley is that all individuals in the university community have a responsibility for the security and protection of university Institutional Information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role(s). This policy establishes these roles and responsibilities.

Temporary Structures and Storage Buildings on the Central Berkeley Campus

Establishes rules and assigns responsibilities for the approval, and required subsequent removal, of temporary structures to house campus activities on the Central Berkeley Campus

Effort Reporting – Certifying Effort on Sponsored Projects

UC Berkeley must assure federal sponsors that the effort expended on their sponsored agreements justifies the salary and wages charged to those projects. Effort reports are required for each individual whose salary is charged to one or more federally sponsored agreements during the effort reporting period. Effort reports must to be certified by the principal investigator, employee (self certifier), or responsible official(s) with first-hand knowledge or using suitable means of verification that the work was performed.

Data and IT Resource Classification Standard

The UC Berkeley Data Classification Standard is UC Berkeley’s implementation of the UC Systemwide Data Classification Standard. UC BFB IS-3 establishes that Institutional Information and IT Resources must be protected according to their classifications. This Standard is a framework for assessing the adverse impact that loss of confidentiality, integrity or availability of Institutional Information and IT Resources would have upon the Campus. It provides the foundation for establishing security requirements for each classification of data. UC BFB IS-12 establishes Recovery Level (RL) to guide IT Recovery planning and preparation for IT Resources. At UC Berkeley, Recovery Level classification is required for non-research IT Infrastructure and Services to which IS-12 applies.

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.