July 8, 2008

On July 3, 2008, Vice Provost Jewell issued a letter clarifying the application of APM - 080 to Postdoctoral Scholars.

July 2, 2008

On July 1, 2008, Executive Vice President Lapp issued the revised nondiscrimination policies with a technical change. These policies replace previous issuance by the President on June 10, 2008.

June 18, 2008

Technical Changes:

On May 1, 2007, the newly created position of Executive Vice President - Business Operations assumed responsibility for implementation of the Policy on Accepting Equity When Licensing University Technology, with the elimination of the Senior Vice President - Business & Finance position within the organizational structure of the Office of the President.

The Policy has been updated to reflect this reorganization.

June 13, 2008

Added:

The President has approved a Two -Year Renewal of the Policy on the Supplement to Military Pay, effective July 1, 2008.

The University of California Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Employment Policies have been revised to provide consistency with recently published regulations that implement the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002 (JVA). These revisions are effective July 1, 2008.

Similar policy revisions will be incorporated into Academic Personnel Policy 035, Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment, shortly after issuance of these policies.

The Nondiscrimination Policy Statement for University of California Publications Regarding Student-Related Matters dated January 1, 2004 is undergoing review.

Deleted:

University of California Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Employment Policies issued on December 18, 2003.

June 5, 2008

Added:

Revised Academic Personnel Policy 710 on Leaves of Absence/Sick Leave/Medical Leave, a New Academic Personnel Policy 711 on Reasonable Accommodation for Academic Appointees with Disabilities, and a New Academic Personnel Policy 080 on Medical Separation, effective July 1, 2008.

Technical Changes:

On May 1, 2007, the newly created position of Executive Vice President -- Business Operations assumed responsibility for the implementation of the University Patent Policy with the elimination of the Senior Vice President -- Business & Finance position within the organizational structure of the Office of the President. On August 13, 2007, responsibility for the implementation of the University Patent Policy was transferred to the Provost and Executive Vice President -- Academic and Health Affairs in conjunction with the transfer of the overall responsibility for the University's technology transfer program. The Patent Policy has been updated to reflect this reorganization.

Campus Oath and Patent forms may contain a reference to the Senior Vice President--Business and Finance as the administrator responsible for the Patent Policy. Please replace that title with the new title when new forms are made available for campus use.

April 17, 2008

Added: Frequently Asked Questions to assist in campus implementation and interpretation of the Health Care Vendor Relations Policy issued on March 12, 2008.

April 7, 2008

The University of California Policy on Reporting and Investigating Allegations of Suspected Improper Governmental Activities (the "Whistleblower Policy") was revised on April 2, 2008 to reflect responsibilities of the Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance and Audit Officer. The revised Policy replaces the earlier version of the "Whistleblower Policy" dated October 4, 2002. Please note that the University of California Policy for the Protection of Whistleblowers from Retaliation and Guidelines for Reviewing Retaliation Complaints (the "Whistleblower Protection Policy") dated October 4, 2002 is still in effect.

Also added is a letter dated March 28, 2001 from Senior Vice President Mullinix concerning the designation of the last Friday of March as Cesar Chavez day.

March 17, 2008

Added: New Policy on Health Care Vendor Relations, dated March 12, 2008.

January 24, 2008

Added: University Policy with Respect to ROTC, dated March 18, 1969.