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ACADEMIC
Policies and rules related to faculty and academic matters.
Academic Faculty File Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to identify the offices responsible for maintaining the official files of NEOMED faculty, as well as, the file’s contents, the persons who are allowed access the file and the process by which to obtain access.
Policy #
3349-07-03
Type
- University Policy
Academic Intervention Policy
Purpose
To support NEOMED students with proactive and efficient academic intervention to improve student performance and retention. This policy details the guidelines on which students are required and/or recommended to schedule advising appointments with a Learning Center advisor to achieve those desired outcomes.
Policy #
3349-AC-261
Type
- Policy: Academic
Accommodations for Student Religious Observations
Northeast Ohio Medical University respects the religious practices and beliefs of all students and seeks to provide a learning environment that reasonably accommodates its students’ sincerely held religious beliefs, while simultaneously complying with the statutory requirements of Ohio Revised Code Section 3345.026.
3349-5-77
Type
University policy
Appendix A – COD Procedures for Appointment, Promotion, Reappointment and Evaluation of Non-Tenure Track Faculty
This policy describes the College of Dentistry’s procedures for the appointment, promotion, reappointment and evaluation of non-tenure track faculty.
3349-3-27
Type
Appendix
Appendix A – COGS Procedure for Appointment, Promotion, Reappointment, and Leaves of Absence of Faculty
Purpose
This Appendix of the College of Graduate Studies (COGS) Bylaws (Bylaws) sets forth the criteria and process for the appointment and reappointment of its faculty.
Policy #
3349-03-26
Type
- Appendix
Appendix A – COP Procedure for Appointment, Promotion, Reappointment, and Evaluation of Non-tenure-Track Faculty
Purpose
Appendix A outlines the College of Pharmacy procedures for appointment, promotion, reappointment, and evaluation of non-tenure track faculty.
Policy #
3349-03-25
Type
- Appendix
Appendix A – COM Procedures for Appointment and Promotion of Non-Tenure Track Faculty
Purpose
Appendix to Faculty Bylaws to outline procedures for appointment, promotion, reappointment, and evaluation of non-tenure faculty in the College of Medicine.
Policy #
3349-03-22
Type
- Appendix
Appendix B: University Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure
Purpose
The Faculty Bylaws concerning Appointment, Promotion and Tenure of Tenure Track Faculty (the “Bylaws”) are set forth herein and are designed to cultivate a diverse body of faculty that demonstrates sustained excellence and distinction in scholarship, education, service and clinical care, if appropriate.
Policy #
3349-03-195
Type
- Bylaws
- Policy: University
Appendix C – University Faculty Code of Professional Conduct
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to outline the professional conduct standards applicable to the faculty when functioning in the role of a faculty member of the University.
Policy #
3349-03-76
Type
- Appendix
Appendix D – University Procedures for Sanctions of Faculty Including Censure and Dismissal for Just Cause
Purpose
To provide for the enforcement of the University Faculty Bylaws and University policies governing the conduct of faculty, and to provide for appropriate due process protections.
Policy #
3349-03-77
Type
- Appendix
Appendix E – University Faculty Grievance Policy and Procedures
Purpose
This policy provides faculty members with the opportunity to present and resolve grievances.
Policy #
3349-03-78
Type
- Appendix
Appendix F – University Procedures for Reviews of Academic Departments and Other Organizational Units
Purpose
The Purpose of this Policy to provide an opportunity for continuous quality improvement for the organizational unit of the University, to assure alignment with the mission, vision, and strategic plans of the respective College (if appropriate) and the University and to determine stakeholder satisfaction and effective and efficient resource utilization.
Policy #
3349-03-79
Type
- Appendix
Appendix G – COGS Standing Committees
Purpose
To establish the name, membership, manner of membership selection and appointment, and to delineate the authority of the Standing Committees of the College of Graduate Studies.
Policy #
3349-3-73
Type
- Appendix
- University: Policy
Appendix G – COM College of Medicine Standing Committees
Purpose
To establish the name, membership, manner of membership selection and appointment; and to delineate the authority of the Standing Committees.
Policy #
3349-03-70
Type
- Appendix
Appendix G – COD Standing Committees
This appendix was approved on 1/13/2023 by the Dean and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the COD. It will require final approval by COD faculty upon accreditation of the College in accordance with the University Faculty Bylaws.
3349-3-74
Type:
Appendix
Appendix G – COP Standing Committees
Purpose
To establish the name, membership, manner of membership selection and appointment; and to delineate the authority of the Standing Committees of the College of Pharmacy.
Policy #
3349-03-71
Type
- Appendix
Appendix G – University Standing Committees
Purpose
To establish the name, membership, manner of membership selection and appointment; and to delineate the authority of the Standing Committees of the University.
Policy #
3349-03-72
Type
- Appendix
Biosafety and the Safe Use of Biohazards on the NEOMED Campus
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide appropriate guidance and oversight over potential or recognized biohazards in accordance and compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations.
Policy #
3349-OP-610
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Research
COD – Grade Dispute Policy
The College of Dentistry has established this Policy by which a dental student can dispute a Final Grade. This policy applies only to course grades and does not apply to individual examinations.
3349-AC-600
Type
Policy: Administrative, Academic
COGS – Attendance
Course attendance is expected of students enrolled in the College of Graduate Studies (COGS). This policy outlines the attendance expectations for students and associated process to use when they cannot meet course attendance requirements.
3349-AC-379
Policy type:
Academic
COGS – Bachelor’s Degree Equivalency Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to enable College of Pharmacy (COP) students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree to enroll for master’s graduate degrees and certificate programs in the College of Graduate Studies (COGS).
Policy #
3349-AC-377
Type:
Policy: Academic
COGS – Basic and Translational Biomedicine Stipend Funding
Purpose
To establish the stipend funding source(s) for Basic and Translational Biomedicine Stipend Funding students.
Policy #
3349-AC-378
Type
Policy: Academic
COGS – Conflict of Interest
The purpose of this Policy is to establish guidelines regarding conflicts of interest for the assessment and promotion of graduate students. This Policy is intended to remove, as much as possible, bias in the assessment of a student’s performance, assignment of grades, or decisions regarding academic standing or progression toward degree completion.
3349-AC-380
Policy type
University
COGS – Course Drop and Course Withdraw
Purpose
To establish the standards for Course Drops and Withdraws in the College of Graduate Studies (COGS).
COGS – Grade Dispute
Purpose
The College of Graduate Studies has established this Policy by which a graduate student can dispute a Final Grade.
Policy #
3349-AC-320
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COGS – Procedures for Regular Review of Graduate Programs
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide an opportunity for continuous quality improvement of the programs in the College of Graduate Studies.
Policy #
3349-AC-340
Type
- Administrative Policy: Academic
COGS – Leave of Absence
Purpose
Establish the standards for a Leave of Absence from the College of Graduate Studies (COGS).
COGS – Repeat Course
Purpose
To establish the standards for repeating a course in the College of Graduate Studies.
Policy #
3349-AC-355
Type
- Policy: Academic
COGS – Transfer and Shared Credit Policy
Purpose
To establish the standards for transferring credits taken at another accredited university in the College of Graduate Studies (COGS).
complete to this point
COM – Academic Promotion, Progression and Graduation Requirements
The purpose of this policy is to clearly delineate the promotion, progression, and graduation requirements of the College of Medicine’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) Curriculum.
3349-AC-432
Policy Type
Academic
COM – Attendance at Instructional Sessions
Purpose
To establish a Policy that specifies guidelines for required student attendance at instructional sessions.
Policy #
3349-AC-418
Type
Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – Conflicts of Interest – Academic
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to establish guidelines regarding conflicts of interest for assessment and promotion of students.
Policy #
3349-AC-412
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – Course Director and Module Dyad Leader Qualifications and Responsibilities
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to specify the appointment of, minimum qualifications for, and the responsibilities of all faculty who oversee the implementation of the curriculum and student assessment, and to highlight the specific expectations of Course Directors, Module Dyad Leaders, Clinical Experiential Directors, Clerkship Site Directors, and Clinical Site Directors within the College of Medicine COM.
Policy #
3349-AC-425
Type
Academic
COM – Grade Dispute
Purpose
To establish a Policy by which medical students can dispute a final grade, in alignment with the University policy as specified in the University Compass and in accordance with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Policy #
3349-AC-405
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – Curriculum and Course Review
COM – Curriculum Contact Hours
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to specify the amount of time medical students may spend in scheduled curricular activities in accordance with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Policy #
3349-AC-409
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – Experiential Supervision
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to ensure that medical students are appropriately supervised and safe during Experiential Learning and at Experiential Teaching Sites.
Policy #
3349-AC-426
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – Formative and Mid-Course Feedback
Purpose
To ensure that medical students are provided with feedback sufficiently early in each applicable course to allow sufficient time to improve identified knowledge and skills deficits in accordance with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Policy #
3349-AC-407
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – Grade Categories for Clerkships
Purpose
The purpose is to establish grade categories for College of Medicine (COM) clerkships.
Policy #
3349-AC-427
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – Grading Policy
Purpose
To establish clear and consistent language for grades used in the College of Medicine (COM).
Policy #
3349-AC-431
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – M4 Elective Policy
Purpose
To establish a Policy that specifies guidelines for students to pursue a broad range of interests during the M4 curriculum, in accordance with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Policy #
3349-AC-424
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
Purpose
Specify the process for preparing the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
Policy #
3349-AC-416
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – Narrative Assessment
Purpose
To establish a Policy by which all medical students receive a Narrative Assessment of their performance whenever course structure provides for such assessment, in accordance with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Policy #
3349-AC-411
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – Standardized Scoring Policy for M1 and M2 Biomedical Sciences Courses
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to standardize the scoring structure for M1 modules.
COM – Videoconferencing in the Curriculum
COP – Attendance Policy
Course attendance is expected of students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy (COP). This policy outlines the attendance expectations for students and the associated process to use when they cannot meet course attendance requirements.
3349-AC-503
Policy Type
Academic
COP – Conflicts of Interest – Academic
Policy type: Academic
Effective Date: 11/01/2025
Updated: —
COP – Elective Transfer Credit
To establish the standards for transferring credits of elective courses taken at another College of Pharmacy with Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Evaluation (ACPE) accreditation.
3349-AC-501
Type:
Academic
COP – Grade Dispute Policy
Purpose
The College of Pharmacy has established this Policy by which a pharmacy student can dispute a Final Grade.
Policy #
3349-AC-500
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
Course Remediation for Professional Degree Programs
Northeast Ohio Medical University recognizes the curriculum required to successfully navigate professional school is very challenging. NEOMED faculty are dedicated to supporting student progress through the curriculum. To this end, opportunities for Remediation have been developed for the courses in the Professional Degree Programs. The purpose of this policy is to outline when remediation is allowed and, if allowed, how it occurs.
3349-AC-267
Examination Interruption Policy
Purpose
This Policy provides general guidelines in the event of an interruption during the administration of an examination.
Policy #
3349-AC-204
Type
Policy: Administrative, Academic
Faculty Improvement Program
Purpose
Program of professional leave so that members of the tenure‐track faculty may periodically take advantage of opportunities for professional growth not available within this University..
Policy #
3349-03-91
Type
- University: Policy
Faculty Workload
The purpose of this policy is to recognize faculty for their contributions to the mission of the University and to establish a framework through which the Teaching, Research and Service Workload is equitably distributed between faculty members in a transparent and consistent manner.
3349-3-203
Type
Academic and Governance
Financial Aid Academic Calendar, Academic Year, and Payment Period Policy
Type: Academic
Financial Aid Eligibility, Application, and File Verification Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish eligibility criteria and identify the relevant forms and processes required to qualify for financial aid at NEOMED.
Policy #
3349-AC-260
Type
- Policy: University
Good Standing
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to define what it means to be a student in Good Standing. It also provides academic and financial implications when a student is not in good standing.
Policy #
3349-AC-259
Type
- Policy: Academic Affairs
Low Course-Enrollment Policy
Purpose
Minimum and maximum course-enrollment expectations are based on a strategic balance of best practices in teaching and learning, faculty and staff availability, available resources, and opportunities for collaboration. This policy establishes the standards and procedure for annual review of course enrollment to determine appropriate action for courses that do not meet enrollment standards.
Policy #
3349-AC-264
Type:
Academic
Policy Governing Persons Who Travel to Areas That Are Identified by the CDC as Having Serious Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Purpose
To protect the members of the University from unnecessary exposure to possible infectious agents that might be spread by members of the University that travel for business or pleasure to areas that are included in the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Travel Warning list.
Policy #
3349-07-155
Type
- Policy: University
Policy on Academic Policies
Purpose
The Division of Academic Affairs is committed to maintaining a well-designed, effective process for developing, disseminating, and reviewing policies and procedures. The Policy on Academic Policies (the “Policy”) is designed to establish a system for the development, approval and oversight of all university policies within the purview of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Academic policies created by the College Dean to address college-specific matters are not governed by this policy.
Policy #
3349-AC-200
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
Procedures for the Request, Use and Disposal of Cadaveric Tissue on the NEOMED Campus
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure the proper management and disposal of cadaveric tissue within the University.
Policy #
349-1-143
Type
- Policy: University
- Procedure
Semester Credit Definition Policy
Purpose
This Policy is designed to:
- bring the University into compliance with the Ohio Board of Regents directive;
- establish a system of operational protocols that are indicative of the industry standard and best practice; and
- better align the University with Title IV regulations while minimizing duplication of effort.
Policy #
3349-AC-240
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
Student Enrollment Policy
Purpose
This policy defines NEOMED student enrollment requirements.
Policy #
3349-AC-263
Type:
Policy: Academic
Student Health Initiatives
Purpose
To ensure that all students participating in student-led health fairs and related events are appropriately trained and supervised such that their activities are properly covered for purposes of liability and are compliant with any state and federal regulations and professional licensure requirements.
Policy #
3349-5-75
Type
Administrative Policy: Students
Textbook Selection Policy
Purpose
To establish a University-wide policy and procedure regarding academic course textbook selection. The University desires to reduce student costs and increase the accessibility of a NEOMED education. Textbook selection procedures are designed to promote best practices and respond to state and federal textbook affordability initiatives and legislation.
Policy #
3349-1-200
Type
- Policy: University
Toxicology Screening
Purpose
This policy is designed to ensure a clear understanding of the expectation that students participate in Toxicology Screening to ensure their safety, the safety of their patients, and the safety of the health care environments where they may be participating in direct patient care activities, as well as comply with the requirements of the facility at which that care is being provided.
Policy #
3349-AC-266
Type
Policy: Administrative, Academic
Effective
01/01/2023Updated
—
Transfer Credit Appeal Policy
Purpose
To establish a University policy and procedure for students to appeal decisions regarding the acceptance and application of student transfer credit for all degree and certificate programs.
University Approval of New Credit‐Bearing Educational Program
Purpose
This policy establishes an institutional process for the approval of new credit‐bearing educational programs; makes explicit the criteria by which proposals are evaluated; fosters consultation for planning across academic and service units representing shared resources of the University; lays out the procedures to be used for the preparation of materials and steps for approvals; and ensures thorough and timely review of proposals.
Policy #
3349-AC-202
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
University Faculty Bylaws
Purpose
The purpose of the Faculty Bylaws is to establish the organizational basis for faculty governance.
Policy #
3349-03-01
Type
- Policy: University
- Bylaws
University – Academic Semester Calendar Policy
Purpose
This Policy ensures institutional compliance with state directives related to minimum and maximum semester term lengths and establishes guidance for curriculum decision-makers and administrative support offices for the development of the academic calendar and course schedule offerings.
Policy #
3349-AC-258
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
University – Final Grade Submission Policy
Purpose
This Policy outlines the final grade submission deadlines by College and class level to limit unintended negative consequences to students, allow for efficient grade processing, and ensure compliance with College and University accreditation standards.
Policy #
3349-AC-257
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
Use of Multi-Disciplinary Laboratory (MDL) Space Policy
Purpose
This Policy provides guidance for the use of MDL space when in use for academic purposes.
Policy #
3349-AC-250
Type
Policy: Administrative, Academic
Use of Tenured or Tenure Track Faculty Start-Up Funds
Purpose
This policy defines expectations for expending Start-Up Funds that are designated in the Letter of Offer to newly hired Tenured or Tenure Track faculty.
Policy #
3349-03-20
Type
- Policy: University
Administration & Finance
Policies related to administration and finance functions.
Awards, Gift/Gift Card and Prize Policy
The purpose of this policy is to establish standards for issuing achievement awards, gifts, gift cards/certificates, and prizes to ensure compliance with the University’s tax withholding and reporting obligations. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) classifies awards, gifts, gift cards and prizes as taxable income to the recipient with few exceptions. Thus, distribution of these items presents substantial risk and audit exposure for the University and recipient. Duty of care must be applied. Additionally, processes to report taxable income, at times, can be complex tasks that must be completed by departments.
3349-OP-211
Type:
Policy: University
Business Meals and Hospitality
Purpose
To establish a policy through which the University will pay for reasonable and necessary expenses for Business Meals and Hospitality. As a public institution funded by state allocations and student tuition, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is held to a high level of accountability for its business practices. Numerous constituencies have an interest in how the University spends its funds. Accordingly, the University must ensure that funds are used judiciously and appropriately in support of its activities.
3349-OP-210
Type
Policy: University
Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Payment Card activities are consistent, efficient, and secure, protect the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of University Systems and Data, are compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard and are appropriately integrated within the University’s Cardholder Data Environment.
Policy #
3349-AC-206
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Operational
Purchase and Management of Capital Assets
Purpose
To establish a policy to ensure the University’s assets are classified, safeguarded, controlled, disposed of, and accounted for in accordance with state and federal regulations, applicable accounting pronouncements, and auditor requirements.
Policy #
3349-11-49
Type
- Policy: University
Purchasing and Selling University Property
Purpose
To establish a policy through which the University can purchase and sell property necessary to conduct its operations.
Policy #
3349-11-50
Type
- Policy: University
Travel Policy
Purpose
To establish a policy through which the University will pay for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by employees and eligible guests for University‐authorized business travel, regardless of the funding source.
Policy #
3349-11-70
Type
- Policy: University
Use of Ohio Sales Tax Exemption and Reimbursements
To ensure compliance with the Ohio Auditor of State Technical Bulletin 2025-013 regarding the proper use of Ohio’s sales tax exemption and adherence to proper reimbursement procedures when individuals make purchases on behalf of the University using their own personal funds.
3349-11-51
Policy type
Administration and Finance
Website Advertising
Purpose
The purpose of the University’s website and web-based technologies is to serve as a tool to support our mission in which NEOMED harnesses diversity, innovation, and collaboration to create transformative leaders and improve health through
education, discovery, and service.
Policy #
3349-OP-207
Type
- Policy: Operational
Facilities
Policies related to roads, buildings, grounds and other campus facilities.
Access and Use of University Owned Buildings
Purpose
This policy establishes restricted access buildings, open access buildings, periods when University buildings may be used, and prescribes conditions under which persons may use closed facilities.
Policy #
3349‐10‐76
Type
- Policy: University
Public Access to Library
Purpose
To establish a defining access by the general public to the Aneal Mohan Kohli Academic and Information Technology Center.
Naming University Property
Purpose
To establish policy guidelines for the naming of a building, a portion or wing of a building, or outdoor space on the Rootstown campus in recognition of contributions.
Policy #
3349-1-145
Type
- Policy: University
Security and Access
Purpose
To establish a Policy for security and access to the buildings on the Rootstown campus and establishing a safe and secure premises for its campus community.
Fundraising
Policies related to fundraising and how funds may be used.
Naming University Property
Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security
Governance
Bylaws and policies providing the framework for university governance.
Advisory Trustee Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish the non-voting position of an Advisory Trustee
through which the University can engage individuals with specific knowledge, skills and
professional experience that will enhance the Northeast Ohio Medical University.
Policy #
3349-01-05
Type
- Policy: University
Affiliated Entities (Affinity Principles)
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish a framework for the University to use in establishing, implementing, and monitoring its relationships with legally separate entities that support or complement the mission of the University.
Policy #
3349-1-190
Type
- Policy: University
Bylaws of the Board of Trustees
Purpose
The Bylaws of the Board of Trustees guide the board’s decisions and actions, and are helpful in preventing or resolving conflict and disagreements. They clearly outline rules around authority levels, rights and expectations.
Policy #
3349-01-01
Type
- Policy: University
- Bylaws
Establishing University Policies
Purpose
To establish a framework for determining how University Policies are created, reviewed, approved, formatted and maintained within the University, as well as define the types of Policies that exist and the delegation of authority necessary to give effect to a Policy.
Policy #
3349-03-80
Type
Policy: University
Faculty Workload
Virtual Meetings Policy for NEOMED Board of Trustees
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish the non-voting position of an Advisory Trustee
through which the University can engage individuals with specific knowledge, skills and
professional experience that will enhance the Northeast Ohio Medical University.
Policy #
3349-01-05
Type
- Policy: University
Human Resources
Polices related to working for, at or with the University.
Abuse of Sick Leave
Purpose
To establish a Policy to govern situations of sick leave abuse.
Policy #
3349-7-71
Type
- Policy: University
Access to Employee Personnel Records
Purpose
To provide guidelines for Employees to access their personnel records; to provide criteria for the review by other management personnel; and to prescribe the information that may be contained in personnel records.
Policy #
3349-07-05
Type
Policy: University
Animals on the NEOMED Campus
Purpose
The purpose of this policy to establish rules governing the presence of Animals on University property.
Policy #
3349-1-180
Type
- Policy: University
Applications for Employment
Purpose
To establish a Policy for employment applications for unclassified hourly employees and classified civil service employees.
Policy #
3349-08-10
Type
- Policy: University
Campus Closing
Purpose
To establish a Policy regarding campus closing.
Policy #
3349-07-15
Type
- Policy: University
Classification Program
Program
The purpose of this Policy is to establish an appropriate classification plan for all Classified Civil Service Employees at the University.
Policy #
3349-08-20
Type
- Policy: University
Compensation Program
Purpose
To establish a Compensation Program Policy.
Policy #
3349-07-20
Type
- Policy: University
Compensatory Time
Purpose
To establish a Policy regarding compensatory time for unclassified hourly employees and classified civil service employees.
Policy #
3349-08-25
Type
- Policy: University
Corrective Action
Purpose
To establish a Policy for Corrective Action.
Policy #
3349-08-37
Applies To
- Classified Civil Service Employees
- Unclassified Hourly Employees
Definitions
Purpose
To promote clarity in the University’s Human Resources Policies.
Policy #
3349-07-01
Type
- Policy: University
Disability and Accommodation
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to assure that a qualified applicant for employment or an Employee with a Disability receives Reasonable Accommodation in the work place as required by Federal and Ohio law.
Policy #
3349-07-25
Type
Policy: University
Educational Benefits
Purpose
To establish a policy for educational benefits provided by the University.
Policy #
3349-07-45
Type
- Policy: University
Emergency Sick Leave Donation Policy
Purpose
This Policy applies to faculty, administrative staff, unclassified hourly employees and classified civil service employees.
Policy #
3349-07-145
Type
- Policy: University
External Professional Commitments by Faculty and Professional Staff
Purpose
To establish a policy governing External Professional Commitments by Covered University Employees.
Policy #
3349-07-120
Type
- Policy: University
Family and Medical Leave
Purpose
The University promotes a work environment that supports its employees in balancing the demands of the workplace with the needs of families.
Policy #
3349-07-60
Type
- Policy: University
Flexible Work Arrangements
Purpose
To establish a policy to permit employees to request Flexible Work Arrangements, which may vary their daily work schedule or location in a way that balances the operational and educational demands of the University with the preferred work arrangement of its employees.
Policy #
3349-7-151
Type
- Policy: University
Garnishment of Wages
Purpose
To guide the University in abiding by court ordered garnishments.
Policy #
3349-07-65
Type
- Policy: University
Group Insurance Benefits
Purpose
To promote the health and well being of a quality workforce, through the provision of competitive group insurance benefits.
Policy #
3349-07-70
Type
- Policy: University
Involuntary Disability Separation
Purpose
To establish a Policy for Involuntary Disability Separation.
Policy #
3349-08-52
Type
- University: Policy
Jury/Civic Duty Leave
Purpose
To encourage employees to contribute to the community by fulfilling civic duties.
Policy #
3349-07-75
Type
- Policy: University
Layoff
Purpose
To establish a Policy to govern situations in which a reduction in the classified civil service workforce is necessary.
Policy #
3349-08-45
Type
- Policy: University
Leave of Absence Without Pay
Purpose
To establish a Policy for granting leaves of absence that complies with the Federal and Ohio Law.
Policy #
3349-08-50
Type
- Policy: University
Legal Holidays and Religious Observances
Purpose
To comply with federal and state laws and to provide employees with advance notice of the University’s holiday schedule.
Policy #
3349-07-85
Type
- Policy: University
Military Leave
Purpose
To establish a uniform Policy for military leave that complies with the Federal and Ohio Law as it pertains to permanent employees at the University.
Policy #
3349-07-95
Type
- Policy: University
Mood‐Altering or Consciousness Altering Substances (Drug Free Workplace)
Purpose
To provide a Policy that will promote the health and safety of students, Employees, and visitors, the University supports and will maintain a drug‐free working and living environment.
Policy #
3349-07-35
Type
- Policy: University
Nepotism
Purpose
To establish a policy to ensure that the hiring and supervision of employees is conducted in a manner that enhances public confidence and avoids situations that give the appearance of partiality, preferential treatment, improper influence, or conflict of interest; and to promote the recruitment of a diverse and qualified workforce.
Policy #
3349-07-100
Type
- Policy: University
Non-Discrimination and Harassment
Purpose
To establish an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity and Non‐Discrimination/Harassment Policy.
Policy #
3349-07-10
Type
- Policy: University
Operational Interruptions Requiring Remote Work
To establish a Policy for circumstances when the University determines that engaging in regularly scheduled on-campus operations could create a health or safety risk and therefore requires employees to engage in Remote Work for a specified period of time.
3349-7-172
Type
University
Outside Employment
Purpose
To establish a Policy for classified civil service employees of the University regarding work outside of the University.
Policy #
3349-08-60
Type
- Policy: University
Overtime Compensation and Compensatory Time
Purpose
To establish a Policy regarding overtime and compensatory time.
Policy #
3349-08-65
Type
- Policy: University
Paid Organ Donation Leave
Purpose
To establish a Policy governing leave for the purpose of organ donation.
Policy #
3349-08-55
Type
- Policy: University
Policy Governing Persons Who Travel to Areas That Are Identified by the CDC as Having Serious Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Political Activity
Purpose
To establish a Policy that will eliminate inappropriate conflicts between the obligations of employment and certain political activities of classified civil service employees.
Policy #
3349-08-70
Type
- Policy: University
Probationary Periods for Classified Civil Service Employees
Purpose
To establish a Policy for a probationary period for all Classified Civil Service Employees during the initial period of employment.
Policy #
3349-08-75
Type
- Policy: University
Removals, Suspensions, and Demotions
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to establish rules regarding removal, suspensions and reductions of Classified Civil Service Employees.
Policy #
3349-08-85
Type
- Policy: University
Right to Reinstatement; Rights of Appeal for Disability Separations
Purpose
To establish a Policy for Reinstatement or Appeals for Disability Separations.
Policy #
3349-08-86
Type
- Policy: University
Sick, Personal and Bereavement Leave
Purpose
To establish a Policy for sick leave and personal leave that complies with the Ohio Law as it pertains to unclassified hourly employees and classified civil service employees.
Sick Leave and Bereavement Leave
Purpose
To establish a sick leave Policy for faculty and administrative staff.
Policy #
3349-07-131
Type
- Policy: University
Tobacco-Free Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to implement a campus wide tobacco‐free policy.
Policy #
3349-1-140
Type
- Policy: University
Termination and Notice of Termination
Purpose
To establish a Policy for Notice of termination of administrative staff and unclassified hourly employees.
Policy #
3349-07-152
Type
- Policy: University
Vacation Leave
Purpose
To provide a standard vacation policy for all employees of the University in order to ensure that employees maintain a healthy balance between personal life and work‐related obligations.
Voluntary Disability Separation
Purpose
To establish a Policy for granting Voluntary Disability Separation for classified civil service employees.
Policy #
3349-08-100
Type
- Policy: University
Whistleblower Protection
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to protect members of the University community from disciplinary or retaliatory action when they engage in Good Faith Disclosures of alleged Wrongful Conduct to a designated University official or office, a public entity charged with investigating such alleged Wrongful Conduct, or through the University’s third-party ethics and compliance reporting service; and from false or reckless claims of Wrongful Misconduct.
Policy #
3349-7-165
Type
- Policy: University
Winter Break Leave
Purpose
To establish a Policy for Winter Break Leave.
Policy #
3349-07-170
Type
- Policy: University
Information Technology
Policies related to computer systems, access, data, and related issues.
Acceptable Use of Computing Resources
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to outline the acceptable use of computer equipment at NEOMED without inhibiting the use of the information technology environment that is intended for the greater benefit of NEOMED community.
Policy #
3349-09-05
Type
- Policy: University
Classification of University Data and Systems
Purpose
To establish a classification framework based upon the sensitivity and regulatory requirements for safeguarding University Data and Systems.
Policy #
3349-09-18
Type
- Policy: University
Computer Equipment and Software Support
Purpose
- The purpose of this policy is to define standards for hardware, software, and support at NEOMED.
Policy #
3349-09-20
Type
- Policy: University
Electronic Signatures
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to allow for the use of Electronic Signatures by methods that are practical and secure, streamline administrative processes, and comply with applicable law.
Policy #
3349-1-110
Type
- Policy: University
Information Security Incident Response Plan
Purpose
To maintain the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of University Data and Systems, assist in the identification, reporting and response to Security Incidents, and comply with federal and state law and contractual obligations.
Policy #
3349-OP-203
Type
Administrative Policy: Operational
Information Security Policy
Purpose
Establish the overarching, University-wide approach to Information Security and as a measure to protect the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of University Data and Systems.
Policy #
3349-09-15
Type
- University Policy
Information Security Program
Purpose
Northeast Ohio Medical University (“NEOMED”) has instituted the following Information Security Program Policy to document the enterprise Information Security Program (“Program”) used to reasonably manage and safeguard University Data and Systems as well as maintain compliance with the Information Security requirements of applicable laws and regulations.
Policy #
3349-OP-361
Type
Administrative Policy: Operational
Mobile Computing Device Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to govern the use and liability of University-owned mobile computing equipment.
Policy #
3349-OP-360
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Operational
Multi-Factor Authentication
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to define access requirements to NEOMED systems using Multi-Factor Authentication (“MFA”). This policy is designed to minimize the potential security exposure to the University from damages that may result from the unauthorized use of University resources.
Policy #
3349-OP-327
Type
- Policy: Operational
Password Policy
Purpose
To establish minimum standards for the creation and management of University passwords to help safeguard the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of University Data and Systems.
Policy #
3349-OP-362
Type
- Policy: Operational
Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security
Technology Procurement
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to outline responsibilities for the assessment, approval, and procurement of technology and to ensure such procurement aligns with established University policies, guidelines, and the University’s technology and security environment.
Policy #
3349-OP-208
Type
- Policy: University
Operational
Policies related to operational functions of the University.
Awards, Gift/Gift Card and Prize Policy
Business Meals and Hospitality
Classification of University Data and Systems
Campus Cleaning Policy
Purpose
To establish a protocol for the cleaning and monitoring of campus to maintain a safe working and learning environment at NEOMED during periods of standard operations as well as during Public Health Emergencies.
Policy #
3349-OP-500
Type
Administrative Policy: Operational
Information Security Policy
Information Security Program
Mobile Computing Device Policy
Multi-Factor Authentication
Password Policy
Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security
Technology Procurement
Use of Space
Purpose
This policy establishes rules for the use of space on the University campus. These spaces are dedicated and maintained primarily for use by the University community for purposes consistent with the institution’s mission and related to teaching, learning, studying, along with research, academic, administrative, and student life activities. These are spaces where our community primarily learns, teaches, works, and lives, and this policy is meant to ensure that those core activities can take place productively and safely.
Policy #
3349-OP-209
Type
- Policy: Operational
Website Advertising
Research
Policies related to faculty, staff, and student research, and its funding.
Biosafety and the Safe Use of Biohazards on the NEOMED Campus
Centers and Institutes
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish a consistent and transparent framework for the creation, review, approval, implementation, maintenance, and termination of Centers and Institutes within the University structure.
Policy #
349-R-677
Type
Policy: Research
COGS – Basic and Translational Biomedicine Stipend Funding
COGS – Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Graduate Student Travel
Purpose
To establish a policy to allow the College of Graduate Studies and the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Graduate Program at NEOMED to pay for its students travel and expenses when presenting research at conferences and meetings.
Policy #
3349-AC-365
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COGS – Bridge Funding for Sponsored Programs
The purpose of Bridge Funding is to assist Principal Investigators (PI) to sustain research projects that have lost extramural funding to re-establish external funding. Bridge support is intended only for those PIs who have experienced a significant reduction from extramural sources and have a demonstrated likelihood of continued external funding pending resubmission. A funding reduction or shortfall is insufficient by itself to establish eligibility. Bridge Funding is designed to provide partial funding to maintain the operations of a laboratory for a finite period, with the goal of strengthening future funding applications.
3349-R-676
Type: Research
Cost Sharing
The purpose of this policy is to outline cost sharing parameters that are compliant with federal grant awards, as established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Federal law requires that “[u]nder Federal research proposals, Voluntary Committed Cost Sharing is not expected. It cannot be used as a factor during the merit review of applications or proposals but may be considered if it is both in accordance with Federal awarding agency regulations and specified in a notice of funding opportunity.” For consistency purposes, and because non-federal sponsor cost share requires similar diligence to recognize the commitment and maintain appropriate documentation which provides evidence of a cost sharing commitment, all committed cost sharing is subject to this policy.
3349-R-678
Type
Research Policy
Cost Transfer
Purpose
To assure the integrity of the University’s charges for salaries, wages, goods and services on Sponsored Programs and other restricted funding transferred to and/or from a Sponsored Program or other restricted funding after an initial charge elsewhere in the University’s accounting system.
Policy #
3349‐20‐12
Type
- Policy: University
Direct Charging Sponsored Projects and Unallowable Costs
Purpose
The University is required to ensure that any costs charged to federally Sponsored Programs follow costing requirements set forth in the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). This policy also provides a foundation for direct charging costs to other, non‐federally Sponsored Programs.
Policy #
3349-20-15
Type
- Policy: University
Disposal of Controlled Substances (DEA Scheduled Drugs)
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is provide appropriate guidance and oversight over the Disposal of Controlled Substances in accordance and compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
Policy #
3349-R-625
Type
- Research Policy
Effort Reporting
Purpose
The University must ensure payroll costs, i.e. salary, wages, stipends and fringe benefits, that are charged to Sponsored Programs adhere to the effort reporting requirements in the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), specifically §200.430.
Policy #
3349-20-18
Type
- Policy: University
Financial Conflict of Interest in Research
Purpose
To promote objectivity in research and sponsored projects by establishing standards to ensure there is no reasonable expectation that the design, conduct, or reporting of research will be biased by an Investigator’s conflicting financial interest.
Policy #
3349-20-30
Type
- Policy: University
- Procedure
Image and Sound Capturing in NEOMED Animal Facilities and Laboratories
Policy Type: Research
Effective Date: 10/24/2025
Updated: 07/01/2025
Intellectual Property
Purpose
To establish a framework for University Intellectual Property protection and development that will transfer the benefits of its innovations to society, and at the same time, obtain appropriate financial gains for the University and its Inventors.
Policy #
3349-20-50
Type
- Policy: University
Participation in Companies Commercializing University Research
Purpose
To protect the integrity of the educational, research and service missions of the University, through compliance with University policies and procedures, as well as federal and state laws and regulations while enabling the University to realize the benefits of entrepreneurial activities.
Policy #
3349-03-195
Type
- Policy: University
Policy Governing Persons Who Travel to Areas That Are Identified by the CDC as Having Serious Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Policy Governing Phones in Laboratories
Purpose
To establish formal guidelines for the minimum number of phones that must be present in all research laboratories to ensure safety and minimize risk to the University.
Policy #
3349‐10‐45
Type
- Policy: University
Procedures for the Request, Use and Disposal of Cadaveric Tissue on the NEOMED Campus
Reporting Unanticipated Problems, Adverse Events, and Noncompliance in Human Subjects Research
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to define and provide a framework for responding to unanticipated problems, adverse events and noncompliance with federal, state, or local laws and regulations; institutional policies governing the protection of human subjects; or the requirements of Northeast Ohio Medical University Institutional Review Board (NEOMED IRB).
Policy #
3349-R-656
Type
- Research Policy
Research Misconduct
Purpose
To ensure the credibility and trustworthiness of research conducted by member of University’s research community and to protect our research community from unsubstantiated allegations of research misconduct.
Policy #
3349-20-62
Type
- Policy: University
Residual Funds Policy
Purpose
Establishes the University’s process for identifying unrestricted residual funds from Sponsored Programs and outlines the process for moving them out of their original restricted index.
Policy #
3349-20-10
Type
- Policy: University
Roles and Responsibilities of the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to describe the roles and responsibilities of Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED or University) Institutional Review Board (IRB) in the effort to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects based on local, state, and federal regulations.
Policy #
3349-R-657
Type
- Research Policy
Safe Use of Hazardous Materials on the NEOMED Campus
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide appropriate guidance and oversight for the safe use and disposal of Hazardous Materials in accordance and in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
Policy #
3349-R-665
Type
- Research Policy
The Safe Use of Ionizing Radiation on the NEOMED Camps
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is provide a research work environment that is free from recognized radiation hazards for its employees in accordance and compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations.
Policy #
3349-R-655
Type
- Research Policy
Use of List I and II Chemicals in Research on the NEOMED Campus: Drug Enforcement Agency Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on the process for obtaining, maintaining, and disposing of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) restricted List I and List II chemicals.
Policy #
3349-R-675
Type
- Research Policy
Safety & Security
Policies and rules related to safety and security on campus.
Access and Use of University Owned Buildings
Administrative Policy Regarding Persona Non Grata Status
Purpose
To establish a Policy to identify persons whose presence on the University campus may be Detrimental to the University Community and to provide a mechanism for limiting the person’s access to the main University campus and any other facilities owned or operated by the University and any official off campus events of the University.
Policy #
3349-10-05
Type
- Policy: University
Animals on the NEOMED Campus
Biosafety and the Safe Use of Biohazards on the NEOMED Campus
Campus Law Enforcement
Purpose
To establish a policy for security and the enforcement of federal, state and local laws on the Rootstown Campus of the University.
Policy #
3349‐10‐10
Type
- Policy: University
Emergency and Crime Reporting Policy
Purpose
To establish a Policy for the reporting of a crime, emergency or public safety concern or incident while on the Rootstown Campus.
Policy #
3349‐10‐65
Type
- Policy: University
Emergency Notification, Response and Evacuation Procedures
Purpose
To establish a Policy to ensure that the University is in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, concerning emergency notification, response and evacuation.
Policy #
3349‐10‐40
Type
- Policy: University
- Procedure
Employees and Students Arrested for Offenses of Violence
Purpose
To establish a policy for the immediate suspension and possible termination of employees arrested for Offenses of Violence.
Policy #
3349‐10‐74
Type
- Policy: University
- Procedure
Exposure to Infectious Disease
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to protect employees, volunteers, and students within the Northeast Ohio University (NEOMED) environment against the exposure and transmission of infectious disease, to prevent the inadvertent transmission of infectious disease to patients by ensuring expert and safe patient care, and to provide a safe work environment.
Policy #
3349-10-50
Type
- Policy: University
Hosting High School Student for Educational Experiences
Purpose
To establish a policy for hosting High School Students for educational experiences in a manner that is consistent with NEOMED’s Minors on Campus policy, allows for a meaningful educational experience for the student, and minimizes the risk of harm or disruption to students, laboratory equipment, research efforts or the operational activities of NEOMED.
Policy #
3349‐10‐41
Type
- Policy: University
Information Security Incident Response Plan
Information Security Policy
Minors on Campus
Purpose
To establish a policy for managing minors on the NEOMED Campus.
Policy #
3349‐10‐80
Type
- Policy: University
Missing Person Policy
Purpose
To establish a policy related to locating a Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED or University) student that is living in on‐campus housing and who, based on the information available at the time, is believed to be missing.
Policy #
3349‐10‐52
Type
- Policy: University
Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Operation, Regulation, and Control of Motor Vehicles on Campus
Purpose
This Policy is adopted in furtherance of the delegation of authority by the Board of Trustees to the NEOMED Police Department to regulate and control motor vehicles on the Rootstown campus consistent with the provisions set forth in O.R.C. Section 3345.21.
Policy #
3349-03-200
Type
- Policy: University
Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security
Policy Governing Phones in Laboratories
Preparation and Disclosure of Crime Statistics
Purpose
To establish a Policy to assure that the University complies with the crime statistics reporting requirements of the Clery Act.
Policy #
3349‐10‐60
Type
- Policy: University
Public Access to Library
Security and Access
Sex Offender Registry
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to outline the treatment of students or employees who are registered sex offenders and how the University utilizes the State of Ohio’s sex offender registry.
Policy #
3349‐10‐72
Type
- Policy: University
Sexual Harassment Under Title IX
Purpose
The University is committed to maintaining a safe, nondiscriminatory environment in which students and employees of the University can work, learn, and participate in activities free from Sexual Harassment. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its associated regulations prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any Education Program or Activity receiving federal funds. The conduct outlined in this policy, committed against any students or employees of the University, is prohibited conduct under Federal law.
Policy #
3349‐10‐75
Type
- Policy: University
Suicide Prevention Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide students and employees with information on suicide prevention, crisis intervention, mental health programming, and other educational and outreach activities aimed at suicide prevention.
Policy #
3349-7-171
Type
- Policy: University
Timely Warning
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to codify the University’s Policy concerning Timely Warnings/Crime Alerts issued by the University.
Policy #
3349-10-90
Type
- Policy: University
Student Life
Policies related to all aspects of student life at NEOMED.
Accommodations for Student Religious Observations
Administration of Student Conduct
Purpose
To establish a policy on the Administration of Student Conduct.
Policy #
3349-05-10
Type
- Policy: Administrative
Administration of Surveys
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to provide guidance and oversight in the management of survey administration within the NEOMED community.
Policy #
3349-1-105
Type
Policy: University
Animals on the NEOMED Campus
COD – Grade Dispute Policy
COGS – Basic and Translational Biomedicine Stipend Funding
COGS – Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Graduate Student Travel
COGS – Course Drop and Course Withdraw
COGS – Grade Dispute
COGS – Transfer Credit
COM – Attendance at Instructional Sessions
COM – Clinical Supervision
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to ensure that medical students are appropriately supervised in all learning situations, including those that involve patient care, in accordance with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Policy #
3349-AC-408
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COM – Grade Dispute
COM – Grading Policy
COM – M4 Elective Policy
COM – Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
COM – Student Scheduling Preferences
Purpose
To establish a Policy by which students are given preference in their group and/or site assignments for educational activities based on recognized, documented and approved personal circumstances.
Policy #
3349-AC-406
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
COP – Grade Dispute Policy
Exposure to Blood-Borne Pathogens
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to delineate the management of incidents of exposure to blood-borne pathogens that occur to students while they are in the educational setting.
Policy #
3349-AC-203
Type
Policy: Administrative, Academic
Exposure to Environmental Hazards in the Educational Setting Policy
Purpose
To delineate the management of incidents of exposure to environmental hazards that occur to students while they are in the educational setting.
Policy #
3349-AC-207
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
Exposure to Infectious Disease
Financial Aid Establishment and Revisions to the Cost of Attendance
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish the method of the development and circumstances for revising a Cost of Attendance for student financial aid purposes.
Policy #
3349-AC-255
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
Financial Aid Disbursement and Credit Balance Refund
Purpose
This Policy outlines the eligibility requirements, timelines, and methods for Financial Aid disbursement to students’ tuition accounts, the disbursement of credit balance refunds, and the conditions for revocation of such refunds.
Policy #
3349-AC-251
Type
- Policy: Operational, Academic
Financial Aid Return of Title IV and Institutional Aid Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish what occurs relative to a student’s financial aid when they fall below half-time status or cease to be enrolled in the curriculum, which may affect the amount of Title IV, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Funding or NEOMED-Based Financial Aid and loans awarded in that Payment Period.
Free Speech on Campus
The purpose of this policy is to establish a free speech policy on the NEOMED campus. Ohio Revised Code 3345.0215 requires each public university in Ohio to adopt a policy on campus free speech that is consistent with and adheres to the principles set forth within it.
3349-3-202
Type
Policy: University
Good Standing
Hazing
Purpose
All acts of Hazing are prohibited at NEOMED. The University strives to promote a safe environment in which its students can participate in experiences and activities without compromising their mental and physical health, well-being, dignity, and personal rights.
Policy #
3349-05-76
Type
- Policy: University
International Travel
Purpose
This policy govern all students participating in international activities/educational experiences sponsored/approved and/or funded by the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED or University).
Policy #
3349-05-45
Type
- Policy: University
Learning Environment Concerns Policy
Purpose
The University is committed to maintaining a professional and inclusive learning environment in which all students are treated with respect and dignity.
Policy #
3349-05-30
Type
- Policy: University
Leave of Absence – College of Graduate Studies
Mood‐Altering or Consciousness Altering Substances (Drug Free Workplace)
Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Policy Governing Persons Who Travel to Areas That Are Identified by the CDC as Having Serious Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Procedures for the Request, Use and Disposal of Cadaveric Tissue on the NEOMED Campus
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Purpose
The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires that NEOMED establish a reasonable Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy for determining whether an otherwise eligible student is making satisfactory progress in his or her educational program and eligible for Federal Student Aid Title IV (Title IV) funds. This Policy outlines the standards for and determinants of SAP as outlined by federal regulations regarding Title IV funds; it is not related to the academic guidelines set forth by the Committees on Academic and Professional Progress (CAPP).
Policy #
3349-AC-252
Type
- Policy: Operational, Academic
Student Health Initiatives
Tobacco-Free Policy
Tuition, Fees and Insurance Refund Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to set forth conditions under which NEOMED will refund Tuition and Non-Resident Surcharges to students, methods for determining partial refunds, and the procedures and timeline by which these refunds will occur.
Policy #
3349-OP-205
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Operational
University
Policies related to various aspects of the University.
Accommodations for Student Religious Observations
Administration of Surveys
Affiliated Entities (Affinity Principles)
Awarding of Honorary Doctoral Degrees
Purpose
To establish a policy governing the process through which the University may award an Honorary Doctoral Degree to an individual.
Policy #
3349-1-150
Type
- Policy: University
Animals on the NEOMED Campus
COM – Conflict of Interest – Admission
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to establish guidelines and provide guidance regarding conflicts of interest for admission of applicants into the NEOMED College of Medicine (COM).
Policy #
3349-AC-419
Type
- Policy: Administrative, Academic
Electronic Signatures
Emeritus Status
Purpose
The University recognizes the potential of Emeritus faculty and senior administrators as a continuing valuable resource and is committed to fostering an active ongoing relationship with them through an extended academic appointment.
Policy #
3349-3-02
Type
- Policy: University
Expressive Activity and Harassment
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to support the right of expression on the NEOMED campus.
Policy #
3349-1-201
Type
- Policy: University
Faculty Annual Performance Evaluation (APE)
To delineate the process by which NEOMED’s salaried faculty performance will be planned and evaluated on an annual basis.
3349-3-210
Type
Faculty
Free Speech on Campus
Hazing
Intellectual Diversity Policy
3349-1-203
Type
Policy: University
Public Records
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to facilitate prompt access to public records and to ensure compliance with the Ohio Public Records Act. All employees responsible for making University records available to the public are expected to comply with the University’s Public Records Policy.
Policy #
3349-1-125
Type
Policy: University
Records Management
Purpose
The purpose of this Policy is to establish economical and efficient methods related to the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preservation, and disposition of Records and to document the methods necessary to comply with the NEOMED Records Retention Schedule.
Policy #
3349-1-175
Type
- Policy: University
Retrenchment
The purpose of this policy is to establish the circumstance of and process for Retrenchment. It is the policy of the University to avoid Retrenchment whenever feasible by such measures as leaving unfilled positions vacant, reducing the use of part-time and temporary appointments, transferring faculty to other departments, and encouraging early retirement. If such actions are inadequate to address the University’s needs as a whole or those of its programs or activities, it would be necessary to terminate the appointments of non-tenured or tenured faculty members in accordance with this policy.
3349-1-210
Type
University
Tobacco-Free Policy
Trustee Emeritus Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish a mechanism through which the University can recognize the exceptional service and contributions of past members of its Board of Trustees with the designation of Emeritus status.
Policy #
3349-01-04
Type
- Policy: University
University Personnel Relationships with Industry
Purpose
To ensure that the University maintains ethical working relationships with vendors in accordance with State of Ohio Ethics Laws, federal regulations and the ethical standards of the health professions of which our faculty, staff, residents and students are a part.
Policy #
3349-20-90
Type
- Policy: University