New & Revised Policies

University Policy 716, Minors on Campus

  June 17, 2014

Status: Newly Approved

The purpose of this new policy is to take affirmative steps to safeguard and protect minor children from potential abuse while:

  • Visiting the University campus or attending programs and events offered by UNC Charlotte;
  • Participating in third party programs and activities that utilize campus facilities; or
  • Participating in university-sponsored programs and activities while off-campus. 



University Policy 311, Information Security

  June 10, 2014

Status: Revised

UNC Charlotte, along with the entire UNC system, has adopted the ISO/IEC 27002 standard as its policy framework for information security. This revision of University Policy 311 is an initial step in implementing the ISO/IEC 27002 standard. The revised policy will be the overarching information security policy under which information security standards, guidelines, and procedures will be adopted.  Standards and guidelines will be made available online at the ITS webpage as they are approved.



University Policy 405, [RESCINDED - Hazing]

  May 19, 2014

Status: Revised

This policy has been revised and rewritten both to expand the coverage of the Policy to all students who may fall victim to or be involved in hazing, and also to fall in line with national best practices.



University Policy 715, Security Cameras

  May 16, 2014

Status: Newly Approved

On May 16, 2014, Chancellor Dubois approved a University Policy 715, Security Cameras.  This new policy was developed to:  (1) ensure that the placement and monitoring of security cameras at UNC Charlotte are consistent with the university’s goals of deterring crime and preserving property and public safety; (2) affirm UNC Charlotte’s commitment to an open campus and constitutional privacy; (3) centralize the storage of and access to security camera video; and (4) formalize procedures relating to control, placement, and monitoring of security cameras.



University Policy 102.7 , Personnel Policies for Designated Employment Exempt from the State Human Resources Act

  January 7, 2014

Status: Revised

This Policy is revised in response to recommendations by the current EPA Non-Faculty staff grievance review panel, to make references to the administrative grievance procedure in the policy more clear to both the review panel and grievant. 



University Policy 102.15 , Personal (Non-FMLA) Leaves of Absence for Nine-Month Faculty

  January 7, 2014

Status: Newly Approved

This new policy has been developed by Academic Affairs to set forth the terms and conditions of personal leaves of absence for nine-month faculty. Previously, University Policy 102.6, “Leaves of Absence for Members of the Faculty,” included provisions regarding FMLA leave and personal leaves of absence for members of the faculty.  Now the two types of leave are covered by two different policies.  This new Policy 102.15 covers personal leaves of absence for nine-month faculty, and University Policy 102.6 covers Family and Medical Leave for Nine-Month Faculty.



University Policy 102.6 , Family and Medical Leave for Nine-Month Faculty

  January 7, 2014

Status: Revised

This Policy has been revised and reorganized for clarity.  The former University Policy 102.6 covered FMLA leaves, personal leaves, and educational leaves of absence.  The newly revised Policy addresses only FMLA leave, which is reflected in a new policy title, “Family and Medical Leave for Nine-Month Faculty.”  Personal leaves of absence for nine-month faculty are covered in new University Policy 102.15, Personal (Non-FMLA) Leaves of Absence for Nine-Month Faculty.



University Policy 101.23 , Employment-Related Background Checks and Criminal Activity Reporting

  December 6, 2013

Status: Newly Approved

On December 6, 2013, Chancellor Dubois approved a new University Policy 101.23, Employment-Related Background Checks and Criminal Activity Reporting.  This new policy addresses the University’s need to formalize: (a) when and under what conditions criminal background checks are conducted on University employees, contractors, and volunteers; and (b) when and to whom an employee is expected to report a criminal conviction.

 



University Policy 804, Standards of Ethical Conduct

  October 11, 2013

Status: Newly Approved

This new Policy sets forth UNC Charlotte’s commitment to ethical, legal, and professional behavior in all dealings both inside and outside the University.  It is applicable to all members of the University community.



University Policy 702, Weapons on Campus

  October 8, 2013

Status: Revised

These revisions are intended to bring this policy into compliance with new State law (HB 937, Session Law 2013-369) permitting concealed handguns in locked vehicles on campus, as well as several other changes in state law since the policy was last revised.  The addition of definitions in the policy further clarifies how the law applies on campus.