Policies

Admission of Visitors to Animal Facilities

Access to animal facilities at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) is restricted to protect the health and safety of both personnel, research animals and research projects underway. All Visitors must receive permission as described below before being granted access to a UCB animal facility. Depending on the nature of the visit, ACUC may require Occupational Health Clinic clearance before access is granted.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.