New EVCP chairs toolkit

200 California Hall [map]
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-1500

Phone 510-642-1961
Fax: 510-643-5499
E-mail: EVCP Office

Following are selected links to policies, procedures, and other resources of
interest to chairs of academic departments. To search quickly for an item in the Toolkit, use the "Find" function in your Web browser's Edit pull-down menu or type the shortcut, Ctrl F. For additional resources, visit the Vice Provosts’ websites or search the campus homepage. Please send any comments or suggestions for improvement to Jeanne Fong.

Vice Provost Academic Affairs & Faculty Welfare
Vice Provost Academic Planning & Facilities
Vice Provost Teaching & Learning
UC Berkeley Home Page

Academic Calendar
Academic Personnel Actions, Calendar
Academic Personnel Manual (Table of Contents)

I. General Univ. Policy Regarding Academic Appointees (APM-005 to APM-191)
II. Appointment and Promotion (APM-200 to APM-420)
III. Recruitment (APM-500 to APM-570)
IV. Salary Administration (APM-600 to APM-690)
V. Benefits and Privileges (APM Sections 700-760)

Academic Compensation
Academic Senate Manual (Berkeley Campus)
Academic Senate Manual (UC)
Standing Order 105: Organization of the Academic Senate
Academic Senate Grievance Procedure, UC (Privilege and Tenure Committee)
Advancement and Promotion of Junior Faculty at UC Berkeley
Appointments and Mentoring of Graduate Student Instructors Policy
CALcierge Program
CARE Services for Faculty and Staff (University Health Services)
Chairs: Duties of Department Chairs (APM-245)
Course Materials Fee Policy
Disability Accommodation for Faculty and Other Instructors
Disability Accommodation Funding for Departments
Emergency Backup Dependent Care Program
Emergency Loans
Faculty Code of Conduct and Administration of Discipline (Berkeley procedures, APM-015
Faculty Discipline: Professional Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures (Academic Senate Manual Appendix IV APM 015 and APM-016)
Faculty Family Friendly Edge
Faculty Mentoring
Faculty Search Guide
Faculty Guide to Campus Life
Faculty Recruitment Consortium, Northern California Higher Education (HERC)
Family and Medical Leave - Faculty (APM 715)
Home Loans, Faculty (MOP, SAM, SHL)
Intercampus Recruiting Guidelines
Sabbatical Leave Policy (APM-740)
Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures
Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual Policy, Deans

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Appointments and Mentoring of Graduate Student Instructors Policy
Graduate Appeals Process

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Accommodation of Religious Creed Policy
Accommodation of Students with Disabilities
Campus Activities, Organizations and Students
Cancellation and Withdrawal Information, Student
Disclosure of Information from Student Records
Emergency Loans for Students
General Catalog
Grades and Exams

Grading, Grade Changes, and the Appeal Process
Midterm and Final Exams
Academic Senate Regulations Title I: Grades

Non-discrimination Policy Statement: Student-Related Matters
Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures
Sexual Assault
Student Code of Conduct
Student Grievance Procedure
Student Records: Release and Privacy Rights (FERPA: Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

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Campus Administrative Memos
(Recent and archived emails sent by the Chancellor, the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost, and other administrators to staff and faculty (Requires CalNet authentication)

Cal Profiles
Department budget information, workload measures, performance indicators, etc. (Requires CalNet authentication)

Conflict of Interest:

Berkeley Campus Policies
UC Conflict of Interest Code (Summary of CA State Fair Political Practices Act and Reference Guide)
Berkeley Conflict of Interest Committee (Reviews financial disclosures related to rsearch. FAQ on campus policy and Quick Filing Guide.)
Designated Officials (Required disclosures by position, e.g., deans, directors)
Conflict of Interest: Compendium of Related Specialized University Policies (UC Bulletin G-39)

Entertainment and Business Meeting Expenditures (UC BUS-79)
EVCP Policy on Reimbursement for Entertainment Expenses

EVCP Staff Salary Decentralization for EVCP Pooled Units (Sept. 5, 2003) Attachment: FAQs for Staff Salary Decentralization
EVC&P Salary Funding - Delegated (Revised) (Dec. 11, 2001)
Attachment EVC&P FAQs for Delegated Salary Funding (Dec. 11, 2001)

Travel, Policy and Regulations (UC G-28)
Travel Insurance, International & Domestic (This broad coverage is provided at no cost, but employees need to register out-of-state and foreign travel at www.uctrips-insurance.org. Upon registration, employees receive a trip registration card confirming coverage and a toll-free emergency number. In-state travel is also covered, but registration is not required.)

UCB Campus Administrative Policies and Procedures
Use of University Names, Seals and Trademarks Policy
"Whistleblower" Policy and Resources (Improper governmental activities)

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Class Field Trips, Guidelines
Class Size - University Policy on Minimum Class Size
Committee on Courses of Instruction (Academic Senate) Handbook
Course Materials Fee Policy
Teaching Resources
eTrain (online training and tutorials for UCB faculty and staff)

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CalMail Policies
Campus Information Technology Policies (appropriate use, responding to violations, etc.)
Computer Use Policies (Email, computer use, Calmail, mailing lists)Computing and Network Resources: Responding to Inappropriate Use
Home IP(Internetwork Protocol) Appropriate Use Policy
Home IP Terms and Conditions
Website Misuse: Guidelines for Campus-Supported Sites
Workstation and Microcomputer Facilities Policies and Services

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Endowed Chairs: Campus Guidelines on Yield Distribution
Eureka Intranet (Requires CalNet authentication)
Policy and Administrative Guidelines on Support Groups, Campus Foundations, and Alumni Associations
University Relations

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It is important to know and follow your local department’s policies and procedures for responding in the event of an emergency. The resources listed below are intended to supplement your department’s internal procedures and protocols.

Office of Emergency Preparedness

emergency.berkeley.edu. Emergency website reachable anytime, from anywhere used for official campus communication in the event of a campus emergency or crisis situation.

Emergency Information Line 1-800–705-9998
In the event of a campus emergency, Public Affairs, working in conjunction with the Police Department, will leave a message on this toll-free. It will be updated as the emergency situation evolves.

Excluding Disruptive Persons from Campus. Campus policies and procedures for implementing State Penal Code Section 626.

KALX Radio (UCB). Campus Emergency Broadcast Station (90.7 FM) - on air 24 hrs/day, excellent info source in campus emergencies.

People Locator. Web-based contact system provides information to members of the UC Berkeley community, and their families and friends, in the event of a campus emergency.

Sexual Assault and Rape, UCB Student Policy and Procedures

Shooting Incidents. UC Police Dept information on how to what to do if an armed shooter enters a classroom or workplace.

Threatening or Violent Behavior. Office of Human Resources article on warning signs and prevention planning.

UC Berkeley Police Department

WarnMe Emergency Alert Service. Alerting and warning service for students, staff, and faculty.

What To Do In Case of Criminal Behavior or Violent Behavior

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Campus Police Department Safety Programs (night safety)
Campus Security & Crime Statistics (Clery Act)
Environment, Health and Safety at UCB, Responsibility for
Environment, Health and Safety at UCB, Required Training
Ergonomics Program for Faculty and Staff
Excluding Disruptive Persons from Campus
Minimizing Hazardous Waste (Fact Sheet)
UC Berkeley Police Department

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