Policies

Reasonable Accommodation and the Interactive Process, Staff

When employees become unable to perform the essential, assigned duties of their currently-held position as a result of a covered disability, the campus is committed to providing services to assist them. This includes efforts at reasonable accommodation that allow employees to perform the essential, assigned duties of their position. The campus will explore reasonable accommodation options when an employee requests accommodation, or when there is evidence that an employee may need accommodation due to a covered disability. Accommodation options will be considered in discussions with the employee.

Prospect Management

Establishes standard practices for engagement with prospective donors

Policy on the Use of the University Name, Seals, and Trademarks

Clarifies the permissible uses, and restrictions on the uses, of the University of California 's name and seal, as well as the Berkeley campus' name, seal, and trademarks; identifies the appropriate offices on campus and in the Office of the President from which to seek authorization for use of the name, seal, and trademarks and to arrange for licensing of the name, seal, or trademarks

Office of Business Contracts and Brand Protection: Business Contract Policy

Any University of California, Berkeley personnel or unit (e.g. department, school, college, research lab, administrative office, etc.) (“Department”) seeking to engage in a business contract with an outside party (e.g. individual, educational institution, state government, agency, company, etc.) (“Outside Party”) should seek guidance on whether they have the delegated authority to execute such a contract on behalf of The Regents of the University of California (“University”). The University policies for executing contracts are complex and governed by numerous delegations of authority (https://compliance.berkeley.edu/execute-agreements) and policies (https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/3620683/BFB-BUS-10).

Mobile Food Facilities

Mobile food facilities (MFFs) are allowed on the University of California, Berkeley campus only as part of an approved special event providing a benefit to the campus, or when installed in a fixed location associated with a campus building for permanent operation under permit issued by EH&S. Their operation is subject to approval by Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) and the campus police (UCPD). Mobile food facilities include, but are not limited to, trucks, trailers, carts, bicycles, and may include auxiliary equipment such as portable fryers, stoves, and grills that are located adjacent to the MFF during operation.

Memorial Trees and Dedicated Benches

The Campus Landscape Architect manages requests for gifts of tree planting on campus in the memory of a member of the faculty, students, or staff. The following conditions apply to the acceptance of a gift to plant a tree. The Space Assignments and Capital Improvements Committee (SACI) reviews requests for dedicated benches on the campus, in consultation with the Campus Landscape Architect.

Memberships

Department heads (deans, directors, department chairs, etc.) are delegated the authority to approve memberships in organizations, other than social organizations, that promote the advancement of education and research, enhance the professional standing of administrative personnel, and facilitate favorable community relations. Memberships in social organizations generally are not allowed, but may be permitted if a genuine business purpose can be established. Only the Chancellor may approve memberships in social organizations. The authority to approve social memberships may not be redelegated.

Limited Emergencies

This policy establishes a protocol for effectively responding to limited emergencies, including the designation of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) staff as the primary Limited Emergency Response Coordinators (LERC).

International Group Travel

International travel undertaken by faculty, staff, or students as part of travel sponsored or organized by the university presents potential risks; this policy mitigates those risks by requiring a risk assessment and mitigation plan to be approved prior to travel.

Identity Fraud Prevention and Response

The University of California, Berkeley will strive to prevent identity fraud on campus and will respond appropriately when attempts at identity fraud are discovered.