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What’s New in the University of Iowa Policy Manual*

Revisions made since July 1, 2023:

I. Governance

I-2.1 Purpose and Mission (8/21/23)

I-2.8(2) The Association of Emeritus Faculty and Emeritus Faculty Council (6/19/25)

I-2.8(3) University Staff Council (7/24/24; 12/20/24; 4/10/25)

I-2.8(11) Committee on Funded Retirement and Insurance Charter (7/18/23)

I-2.8(12) University of Iowa Retirees Association Charter (new 3/8/24; revised 2/12/25)

II. Community

II-3 Human Rights (8/1/23; 7/1/25)

II-6 Nondiscrimination Statement (7/1/25)

II-7 Disability Protection Policy and Accessibility Statement (8/1/23; 4/15/25)

II-10 Violence (7/1/25)

II-14 Anti-Harassment (7/1/25)

II-18.4 Conflicts of Commitment (Effort) (effective 6/1/25)

II-18.5 Conflict of Interest in the Workplace (effective 6/1/25)

II-22 Extreme Weather Protocol (1/8/24)

II-27.1 Principles for Determining the Suitability of Research Done in the University (7/1/23)

II-27.2 Principles Governing Access to Research Information (7/1/23; 7/3/24)

II-27.3 Process for Access to Research Information (7/1/23)

II-27.5 Administrative Surveys and Questionnaires (now V-24) (12/9/24)

II-27.7 Corporate- and Industry-Sponsored Projects (7/1/23)

II-28.1 Academic Review: General Purpose (4/30/25)

II-28.3(1) Departmental / Program Review (10/3/23)

II-28.3(2) Multi-Year Reviews of Departmental Executive Officers (DEOs) and Program Directors (2/14/25)

II-28.5 Multi-Year Academic Review of Administrators (4/30/25)

II-30.1 Faculty and Staff in University-Owned Housing (deleted 7/11/24)

II-37.5 Filming on Campus: Requirements (12/13/24)

III. Human Resources

III-3.1 The Relationship of P&S Staff to the University of Iowa (7/1/23)

III-3.2 Performance Review for University Staff (1/5/24; 1/13/25; 5/7/25)

III-3.6 Classification Review of a Merit Position to a Professional and Scientific (P&S) Staff Position (7/26/24)

III-8 Conflict of Interest in Employment (Nepotism) (4/1/25)

III-9.2 Credential Check at Point of Hire (7/20/23)

III-9.3 Criminal Background Check at Point of Hire (8/1/23; 4/11/25)

III-9.6 Equal Opportunity Employment Guidelines (formerly Affirmative Action Employment Guidelines) (7/25/23; 7/1/25)

III-9.7 Consideration of Misconduct in Prior Employment (7/1/23)

III-9.8 Employment Guidelines for Leadership Positions (formerly Diversity in Employment Guidelines)  (3/1/24)

III-10.4 Qualifications for Specific Ranks (effective 1/1/24)

III-10.9 Specialized-Track Faculty (new 7/1/24)

III-10.9(1) Clinical-Track Faculty (formerly III-10.9) (1/1/24; 7/1/24)

III-10.9(2) Research-Track Faculty (formerly III-10.10) (7/1/24)

III-10.9(3) Instructional Faculty (formerly III-10.11) (1/1/24; 7/1/24)

III-10.12 Fixed-Term Faculty Appointments (effective 1/1/24)

III-11.7 Emeritus Status for Retirees (effective 7/1/23)

III-12 Termination of Appointment (7/18/23; 7/29/24)

III-16 Ethics and Responsibilities for University of Iowa Staff (4/29/25)

III-21 Leaves of Absence (7/29/24)

III-22.1 Definitions (Paid Absences) (effective 8/1/23)

III-22.3 Sick Leave Policy (8/1/23; 7/1/25)

III-22.8 Parental Leave Policy ( 8/1/23; 7/1/25)

III-23.2 Vacations (7/18/23)

III-26 Educational Opportunities (8/7/24)

III-28.1 Policy on Conflict Management Resources (7/26/24; 4/29/25)

III-29 Faculty Dispute Procedures (7/1/24)

III-30 Grievance Procedure for Biweekly Student Employees (8/1/23)

III-35 Staff Suggestions (deleted 7/11/24)

IV. Students

IV-1.1 Student Rules and Regulations (4/30/25)

IV-8 Absences from Class (7/27/23)

V. Administrative, Financial, and Facilities Policies

V-9 Fund Solicitation and Prohibition on the Use of University Funds for Charitable Purposes (4/24/25)

V-11.22 Items That May Not Be Purchased (2/14/24; 6/24/25)

V-11.25 Food, Beverage, Flowers, Gifts, and Similar Incidental Expenses (2/14/24; 10/9/24; 6/20/25)

V-16 Emergency Operations Plan (formerly Critical Incident Management Plan) (9/20/24)

V-19.2 Regulations (Fleet Services) (3/13/25)

V-24 Administrative Surveys and Questionnaires (formerly II-27.5) (12/9/24)

V-40 Bicycle and Electric Mobility Device Regulations (formerly Bicycle Regulations) (5/28/24)

VI. Services

VI-1 Campus Safety (formerly University Department of Public Safety) (7/1/23)

VI-2 Office of the University Ombudsperson (4/29/25)

VI-23.2 UI Employee Assistance Program: Services (4/23/25)

VI-31 Organizational Effectiveness (5/5/25)

VI-32 University of Iowa Threat Assessment Team (7/1/23)

 

* Effective November 3, 2023, the Operations Manual has been renamed the Policy Manual.

For previous years’ revisions, see: 

Policy Amendments 2018–19

Policy Amendments 2017–18

Policy Amendments 2016–17

Policy Amendments 2015–16

Policy Amendments 2014–15

Policy Amendments 2013–14

Policy Amendments 2012–13

For archived editions of the Operations Manual, see:

PDF icon 2018 University of Iowa Operations Manual

PDF icon 2017 University of Iowa Operations Manual

PDF icon 2016 University of Iowa Operations Manual 

PDF icon 2015 University of Iowa Operations Manual

PDF icon 2014 University of Iowa Operations Manual

PDF icon 2013 University of Iowa Operations Manual 

PDF icon 2012 University of Iowa Operations Manual 

PDF icon 2011 University of Iowa Operations Manual 

PDF icon  2010 University of Iowa Operations Manual 

PDF icon 2009 University of Iowa Operations Manual