New and Recently Updated Policies
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VISITING SCHOLARS
The new Visiting Scholars policy governs the designation, approval, roles, and the overall responsibility for visiting scholars at Iowa State. The Visiting Scholars website provides additional information and guidance. A request to host a visiting scholar at Iowa State University may be made consistent with this policy beginning May 10, 2021.
RESEARCH DATA
The purpose of the new Research Data policy, effective February 1, 2021, is to describe the rights and responsibilities of investigators and Iowa State University in the use, retention, maintenance and sharing of data generated as part of ISU’s research enterprise.
USE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IN RESEARCH
The State of Iowa and federal law requires that use of controlled substances for research purposes must comply with applicable regulations. The new policy on the Use of Controlled Substances in Research governs requirements for procurement, documentation, storage, and disposal of controlled substances used in research at Iowa State University. Effective January 1, 2021.
FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)
ISU FMLA policy is based on federal law which provides eligible employees with job-protected leave for qualifying events or circumstances. The revised FMLA policy, effective January 1, 2021, switches FMLA from a calendar year approach to a rolling year cycle.
CONSIDERATION OF REMOVING NAMES FROM UNIVERSITY PROPERTY
Effective November 25, 2020, ISU has a new policy on the Consideration of Removing Names from University Property. This policy sets forth the principles by which Iowa State University will address requests for removal of names from university property.
COVID-19 POLICY COMPLIANCE
Student non-compliance with ISU COVID-19 policies should be reported to Sara Kellogg (294-1020 or skellogg@iastate.edu). Employee non-compliance should be reported to your supervisor for referral to University Human Resources.
COVID-19 POLICY ON STUDENT SOCIAL GATHERINGS
Effective August 21, 2020, the COVID-19 Policy on Student Social Gatherings states that all on-campus and off-campus gatherings of students must comply with all health orders, including wearing appropriate face coverings and limiting the size of the gathering to ensure 6-foot physical distancing.
REVISED AND RENAMED
See these revised policies effective August 14, 2020, updated for compliance with new federal regulations:
Title IX Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking (formerly Sexual Misconduct...)
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment (formerly Discrimination and Harassment)
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
The revised Student Code of Conduct, effective August 1, 2020, includes reformatting, revisions, and additions to prohibited conduct for purposes of clarity and improved reporting processes, inclusion of current practices not previously shared in the Code, as well as appropriate referral to related university policies. Clarifications and revisions have also been made in the process and procedures to provide greater detail and to reduce procedural ambiguity.
TRAVEL POLICIES REVISED
Four travel policies have been revised, effective August 1, 2020, to provide consistency in their application across the university. All travelers should be aware of these policies:
TWO POLICIES RELATED TO CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION REVIEW PROJECT
With the implementation of the P&S Classification and Compensation Review, two related policies have been updated, effective July 1, 2020, to bring them into alignment with the new structure and to facilitate pay administration. These policies are--
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING OF PARCELS
Due to federal rules effective June 29, 2020, ISU has a new policy governing the mailing of parcels to places outside the U.S. To help avoid customs delays, seizure of goods, or inadvertent violation of export or trade laws, the International Shipping of Parcels Policy requires submission of an international shipping form, as well as shipping through Postal and Parcel Services.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL REGISTRATION
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DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY
Iowa State University is committed to taking reasonable measures to support equal access to information, programs, and activities delivered through its official web and online resources. Consistent with this commitment, this proposed Digital Accessibility policy provides for uniform digital accessibility standards for ISU. Please review this DRAFT POLICY and submit your comments by August 31, 2021, to policy@iastate.edu.
DID YOU KNOW? Every comment submitted is acknowledged with appreciation and studied by the policy team. As needed, the policy team will follow up with you regarding your comments.