Policy Guide

University of Baltimore Policies

 

University System of Maryland Policies & Procedures

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Section I: Student Affairs

The University is subject to all University System of Maryland policies.

View USM policies in this section in the University System of Maryland Policies & Procedures, Section V.

Subsection 1: Athletics

• UB I-1.1: Policy on Student Concerns About Athletic Activities
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 2: Code of Conduct

• UB I-2.1: Student Code of Conduct
• UB I-2.2: School of Law Honor Code
• UB I-2.3: Academic Integrity Policy
  • UB I-2.3 (a): Academic Integrity Procedures
• UB I-2.4: Destructive Groups
• UB I-2.5: Interim Anti-Hazing Policy
• UB 1-2.6: Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures - Complaints of Discrimination against Students
• UB 1-2.7: Involuntary Withdrawal Policy and Procedures 
• View the Sex Discrimination Policy below at UB 2-7.1
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 3: Community Service

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 4: Conduct

• Moved in its entirety to UB I-2.1 Student Code of Conduct & UB I-2.3 (a) Academic Integrity Procedures
  

Subsection 5: Disabilities

• UB I-5.1: Section 504/ADA Policy and Procedures for Persons with Disabilities
• UB I-5.2: Service Animal Guidelines
• UB I-5.3:  Guidelines for Faculty Working with Pregnant Students [Merged with UB II-7.1 Sex Discrimination Policy]
• UB-I-5.4: Personal Care Attendant Guidelines

Subsection 6: Emergency Messages

 

Subsection 7: Employment

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 8: Grievances

• UB I-8.1: Grading Challenges (CAS, MSB and CPA)
• UB I-8.2: Grading Challenges (School of Law)
• UB I-8.3: Other Academic Grievances
• UB I-8.4: Student Complaint Policy and Procedures

Subsection 9: Military Duty

• UB I-9.1: Military Deployment Policy
  • UB I-9.1a: Military Withdrawal Form
• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 10: Publications

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 11: Academic Support

• UB I-11.1: Student Bereavement Policy

Subsection 12: Privacy of Student Records

• UB I-12.1: Privacy of Student Records
• UB I-12.2: Case Documentation and Disciplinary Records merged with UB I-2.1 Student Code of Conduct Section 8 & UB I-2.3 (a)  Academic Integrity Procedures Section 5
  
• UB I-12.3: Student Social Media Privacy

Subsection 13: University Sponsored Groups

• UB I-13.1: University Sponsored Groups

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Section II: Human Resources

The University is subject to all University System of Maryland policies.
View most USM policies in this section in the University System of Maryland Policies & Procedures, Section II, Section VI and Section VII.

Subsection 1: Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Policy

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 2: Tuition Remission

• UB II-2.1: Tuition Remission Procedures
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 3: Leave

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 4: Compensation

• UB II-4.1: Development and Maintenance of Salary Structure
• UB II-4.2: Salary Increase and Bonuses
• UB II-4.3: Salary Upon Initial Appointment
• UB II-4.4: Temporary Assignment and Acting Appointments
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 5: Employment and Retention

• View related USM policies for this subsection and the Public Ethics Law.

Subsection 6: Employee and Labor Relations

• UB II-6.1: No Smoking Policy
• UB II-6.2: Telework Policy
  • UB II-6.2(a): Telework Agreement
• UB II-6.3: Policy on Out-of-State Work for Staff and Faculty Employees
• Also view related USM policies in Section II.
• Also view related USM policies in Section VII.

Subsection 7: Nondiscrimination

• UB II-7.1: Sex Discrimination Policy
• UB II-7.2: Reasonable Accommodations Policy
• UB II-7.3: Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures - Complaints of Discrimination Against Non-Students
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

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Section III: Information and Technology

The University is subject to all University System of Maryland policies.
View USM policies in this section in the University System of Maryland Policies & Procedures, Section X.

• UB III-A: Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources

Subsection 1: Electronic Communications

• UB III-1.1: Email Policy
• UB III-1.2: Email Guidelines
• UB III-1.3: Web Accessibility Policy for New Web Content
• UB III-1.4: Digital Accessibility Policy

Subsection 2: Networks and Security

• UB III-2.1: IT Security Policy
• UB III-2.2: Network Security Policy
• UB III-2.3: Wireless Network Policy
• UB III-2.5: Policy on Administration and Branding of Affiliated Websites

Subsection 3: Data Management and Governance

• UB III-3.1: Institutional Data Management Policy
  • UB III-3.1a: Electronic Media Disposal Guidelines 
• UB III-3.2: Policy on Institutional Surveys
• UB III-3.3: Policy on Data Classification
  • UB III-3.3a: Data Use Standards
• UB III-3.4: Privacy Policy
  • UB III-3.4a: Systems of Record Privacy Statement

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Section IV: Administration

The University is subject to all University System of Maryland policies.
View USM policies in this section in the University System of Maryland Policies & Procedures, Section I, Section II, Section VI and Section IX.

Subsection I: Alcoholic Beverages

• UB IV-1.1: Alcohol and Drug Policy
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 2: Governance

• View related USM policies in Section I.
• View related USM policies in Section II.

Subsection 3: Advancement and External Relations

• UB IV-3.1: Naming of Facilities and Programs
• View related USM policies in Section VI.
• View related USM policies in Section IX.

Subsection 4: University Relations

• UB IV-4.1: Social Media Policy
• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 5: Fiscal Affairs

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 6: Public Safety

• UB IV-6.1: Parking and Traffic Regulations
• UB IV-6.2: Campus Identification Card Policy and Procedures
• UB IV-6.3: Policy Prohibiting weapons
  Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 7: Emergency Conditions

• UB IV-7.1: Emergency Closing Policy
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

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Section V: Financial and Business Affairs

The University is subject to all University System of Maryland policies.
View USM policies in this section in the University System of Maryland Policies & Procedures, Section VIII.

Subsection 1: Banking and Personal Property

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 2: Procurement

• UB V-2.1: UBalt Procurement Policies and Procedures
• UB V-2.2: UBalt Food Policy
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 3: Contractual Agreements

• UB V-3.1: Policy on Signature Authority
• UB V-3.2: Policy on Use of Electronic Signatures
• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 4: Real Property

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 5: Financial Management

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 6: Facilities

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 7: Travel

• UB Travel Procedures
• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 8: Tuition Policies

• V-8.1: Maryland National Guard Tuition Waver Policy

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Section VI: Faculty Affairs

The University is subject to all University System of Maryland policies.
View USM policies in this section in the University System of Maryland Policies & Procedures, Section II.

Subsection 1: Appointment; Rank; and Tenure, Promotion, Retention

• UB VI-1.1: Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures - UBalt
• UB VI-1.2a: Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures - CPA
• UB VI-1.3: Promotion and Tenure Policy and Procedures - YGCAS
• UB VI-1.4: Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures - MSB
• UB VI-1.4a: Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures - MSB, post-tenure review
• UB VI-1.4b: Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures - MSB, guidelines promotion to associate and full professor
• UB VI-1.5: Promotion, Tenure and Retention Policies - SL
• UB VI-1.6: Selection of Full-time Faculty Procedures - SL
• UB VI-1.9: Part-Time Tenure-Track Faculty Policy
• UB VI-1.10: Tenure-Clock Extension Policy
• UB VI-1.11: Clinical Fellows - SL
• UB VI-1.12: Librarian Policy on Promotion and Permanent Status
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 2: Affiliate, Non-Tenure-Track and Adjunct Faculty

• UB VI-2.1: Affiliate Faculty Policy - UBalt
• UB VI-2.4: Policy of the Employment of Adjunct Faculty - UBalt
• UB VI-2.4a: Exception Form for Exceeding Overload Limitations
• UB VI-2.5: Richard H. Bucher Adjunct Faculty Award
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 3: Review of Tenured Faculty

• UB VI-3.1: Comprehensive Review of Tenured Faculty
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 4: Performance Evaluation of Faculty

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 5: Compensation

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 6: Leave Policies

• UB VI-6.1: Sabbatical Leave Policies and Procedures - UBalt
• UB VI-6.2: Sabbatical Leave Policies - YGCLA
• UB VI-6.3: Sabbatical Leave Policies - MSB
• UB VI-6.4: Sabbatical Leave Policies - SL
• UB VI-6.5: Accident Leave Procedures - UBalt
• UB VI-6.6: Sick Leave - UBalt
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 7: Retirement Policies

• UB VI-7.1: Faculty Retirement Policies - Implementation Statement
• UB VI-7.2: Faculty Phased Retirement
• UB VI-7.3: Emeritix
• UB VI-7.4: Engaged Retirement and Privileges of All Retired Faculty
• UB VI-7.5: UBalt Policy on Terminal Leave
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 8: Rights and Responsibilities

• UB VI-8.1: Professional Commitment of Faculty - UBalt
• UB VI-8.2: Faculty Responsibilities and Workload- UBalt
• UB VI-8.3: Subsumed in VI-8.2
• UB VI-8.4: Portfolio Process and Merit Pay Procedures - SL
• UB VI-8.5: Mentoring - SL
• UB VI-8.6: Conflict of Interest - SL
• UB VI-8.7: Office Hours for Students
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 9: Grievance

• UB VI-9.1: Grievance Procedures - UBalt
• UB VI-9-2: Faculty Anti-Bullying Policy
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 10: Retrenchment

• UB VI-10.1: Retrenchment Procedures (Faculty) - UBalt
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

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Section VII: Academic Affairs

The University is subject to all University System of Maryland policies.
View most USM policies in this section in the University System of Maryland Policies & Procedures, Section III, Section VI and Section VIII.

Subsection 1: Academic Integrity

See  I-2.3 and VIII-3.1

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 2: Admissions

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 3: Course and Program Development

• UB VII-3.1: Course and Program Development - Policy and Procedures
• UB VII-3.2: Approval of New Courses and Credit Changes - SL
• UB VII-3.3: Course Syllabus Requirements - SL
• UB VII-3.4: Syllabus Requirements - UBalt
  • UB VII-3.4 A: Recommended Syllabus Template - YGCAS, CPA, MSB
  • UB VII-3.4 B: Syllabus Addendum - Student Success Resources
  • UB VII-3.4 C: Shady Grove Syllabus Addendum - Student Success Resources
  • UB VII-3.4 D: Syllabus Addendum -- SL
• UB VII-3.5: Cross-Listing Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
• UB VII-3.6: Undergraduate Minors
• UB VII-3.7: Definitions of Course and Program Modalities
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 4: Credits and Grading

• UB VII-4.1: Semester Grades and Grade Changes - UBalt
• UB VII-4.3: Assignment of Credit Hours
• UB VII-4.4:Credit for Prior Learning
• UB VII-4.4a: Portfolio Process (incorporated into UB VII-4.4)
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 5: General Academic Policies

• UB VII-5.1: Advising - UBalt
• UB VII-5.2: Religious and Faith-Based Observance Policy - UBalt
• UB VII-5.3: Use of Copyrighted Materials - UBalt
• UB VII-5.5: Internship Guidelines - SL
• UB VII-5.6: Undergraduate General Education Policy - UBalt
• UB VII-5.7: Enrollment in Study Abroad - UBalt
• UB VII-5.8: Undergraduate Graduation Requirements - UBalt
• UB VII-5.9: Standards and Expectations for Graduate Counseling Psychology Students - UBalt
• UB VII-5.10: Provisional Approval Process: GE/GR Re-certifications
• UB VII 5-11: Online Proctoring policy
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 6: Records and Registration

• UB VII-6.1: Privacy Act - UBalt
• View related USM policies in Section III.
• View related USM policies in Section VI.

Subsection 7: Tuition and Financial Aid

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 8: Transferability

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

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Section VIII: Research

The University is subject to all University System of Maryland policies.
View most USM policies in this section in the University System of Maryland Policies & Procedures, Section III and Section IV.

Subsection 1: Centers and Institutes

• UB VIII-1.1: Establishment and Review of Centers and Institutes - UBalt
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 2: Classified and Proprietary Work

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 3: Code of Conduct

• UB VIII-3.1: Standards for the Conduct of Scholarly Research - UBalt
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 4: Conflicts of Interest

• UB VIII-4.1: Financial Conflict of Interest in Research - UBalt
• UB VIII-4.2: Conflicts of Interest in Research and Development between UBalt and the Federal Government
• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 5: Copyright and Intellectual Property

• UB VIII-5.1: Intellectual Property - UBalt
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 6: Human Subjects

• View related USM policies for this subsection.

Subsection 7: Indirect Cost Distribution

• UB VIII-7.1: Indirect Costs Policy FY2020 - UBalt

Subsection 8: Sponsored Research

• UB VIII-8.1: Grant Sponsored Research - UBalt
• Also view related USM policies for this subsection.