Policy Manual

Revisions made since July 1, 2023:

I. Governance

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

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)

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

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-28.3(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-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)

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 Affirmative Action Employment Guidelines (7/25/23)

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-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)

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

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)

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-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)

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

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-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.

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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

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For archived editions of the Operations Manual, see:

2018 University of Iowa Operations Manual

2017 University of Iowa Operations Manual

2016 University of Iowa Operations Manual 

2015 University of Iowa Operations Manual

2014 University of Iowa Operations Manual

2013 University of Iowa Operations Manual 

2012 University of Iowa Operations Manual 

2011 University of Iowa Operations Manual 

 2010 University of Iowa Operations Manual 

2009 University of Iowa Operations Manual