• Vehicle Operator Policy

      Public Safety Division; Georgia Health Sciences University (2015-12-21)
      To establish a policy on the use of GHSU owned, rented or leased vehicles, and the transporting of employees and students, and to establish minimum requirements for authorized operators of GHSU vehicles
    • Tuition Assistance Policy

      Human Resources Division; Georgia Health Sciences University (2015-12-18)
      As part of its mission statement Georgia Health Sciences University is committed to “the recruitment, hiring, and retention of the best possible faculty, staff and administration.” Georgia Health Sciences University is committed to creating a more educated Georgia. Both of these commitments extend internally as well as externally. As part of its desire to meet its employees evolving needs, GHSU has established an educational assistance program, the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). This program is part of the University System of Georgia Tuition Assistance Program.
    • Extra Duty Compensation for Faculty Employed by Georgia Health Sciences University

      Office of the Provost; Georgia Health Sciences University (2015-12-18)
      To establish policy and procedures for faculty employed by GHSU to receive extra compensation for extra duty services within or outside of their home department or division according to BOR policy 803.1404.
    • Discrimination Policy

      Office of the Provost; Georgia Health Sciences University (2015-12-18)
      To prevent illegal discrimination and to guide the Institution towards a diversified workforce
    • Surplus Personal Computers/Electronic Property

      Materials Management; Moving/Surplus Property Services; Georgia Health Sciences University (2015-12-18)
      All Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) units that have Personal Computers (PC) and any type electronic equipment that contains data storage devices must have the hard drive or data storage device removed before disposal.
    • Temporary Employment Policy

      Human Resources Division; Georgia Health Sciences University (2015-12-18)
      Temporary employees shall be employed for a period no longer than six calendar months; however, such temporary employment may be extended up to an additional six months if the appropriate employing supervisor or department head needs the services of that individual subject to the approval of the chief business officer of the institution or his/her designated representative. Once an individual has served as a “temporary” employee for a twelve month period he/she shall not thereafter be employed as a “temporary” employee until a period of thirty calendar days has elapsed. All student assistants shall be and are classified as “temporary”, and employment as student assistants shall not be subject to the reemployment restriction outlined above.
    • Information Systems Security and Computer Usage Policy

      Information Technology Support and Services (2015-12-18)
      Georgia Health Sciences University Information Systems Security and Computer Usage Policy is to be used in conjunction with existing GHSU policies and procedures. Each individual is responsible for the appropriate use and protection of information systems resources. Each manager/supervisor is responsible for appropriate enforcement of the policy in conjunction with normal supervisory activities.
    • Electronic Data Backup Policy

      Information Technology Support and Services; Georgia Health Sciences University (2015-12-18)
      Georgia Health Sciences University maintains a large and growing body of data stored exclusively in electronic form. Much of these data are critical to the operation of the University, and it is clear that the University could suffer significant loss should an important set of data be permanently lost.
    • Electronic Mail Retention, Backup, and Recovery Policy

      Information Technology Support and Services; Georgia Health Sciences University (2015-12-18)
      To establish a retention and backup policy and procedure related to electronic mail
    • Contractor and Vendor Identification System

      Public Safety Division; Georgia Health Sciences University (2015-12-18)
      To provide procedures and instructions for the issuance and control of GHSU Identification Badges to Contractors and Vendors.
    • Photocopying of Copyrighted Work Policy

      Controller’s Division; Georgia Health Sciences University (2014-08-07)
      To set forth the policies and procedures to be used by all GHSU faculty, staff and students reproducing any copyrighted work.
    • Accident Injury Reporting Policy

      Campus Safety Committee; Georgia Health Sciences University (2014-07-29)
      To establish procedures to report accidents and injuries for evaluation, treatment if needed, and record keeping
    • Policy Development

      Office of the Provost (Medical College of Georgia, 2014-07-25)
      1.01 Development and Promulgation of Academic, Research, and Student Affairs Policies
    • Policy for Suspension of Faculty for Violation of State or Federal Laws

      Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs; Georgia Health Sciences University (2014-04-25)
      7.26 Policy for Suspension of Faculty for Violation of State or Federal Laws:When a faculty member at Georgia Health Sciences University is charged with the violation of a state or federal law, or is indicted for any such offense, the President of Georgia Health Sciences University shall carry out a thorough review of the circumstances. This policy describes the process to be followed should the above occur as set forth by the Policy Manual of the Board of Regents, Section 803.1 0.04.
    • Faculty Appointment, Development, Promotion, & Tenure (FADPT) Policy: Institutional Guidelines for Faculty Review & Development

      University Faculty Senate; Georgia Health Sciences University (2014-04-25)
      7.13.4 Faculty Appointment, Development, Promotion, & Tenure (FADPT) Policy: Institutional Guidelines for Faculty Review & Development: This policy describes the annual review process for full-time and part-time faculty at Georgia Health Sciences University and includes procedures for establishment of a Faculty Development Plan based on the results of the annual review. It also describes the post-tenure review process and establishment of a Post-Tenure Development Plan. The policy includes a process by 'Mlich faculty can appeal annual review or post-tenure review decisions and includes the terms of contract and renewal notice for non-tenure faculty and personnel.
    • Policy for Listing & Adding Personnel to an Animal Protocol

      Laboratory Animal Services; Georgia Health Sciences University (2014-04-23)
      9.0108 Policy for Listing & Adding Personnel to an Animal Protocol: Every investigator or individual who is working with animals on a research project must be listed as project personnel on that protocol. Any new investigator joining an existing project must be formally approved and added to the existing protocol
    • Policy for Research Using Human Subjects or Human-Derived Materials

      Office of Human Research Protection; Georgia Health Sciences University (2014-04-23)
      9.0400 Policy for Research Using Human Subjects or Human-Derived Materials: All research using human subjects or human-derived materials conducted by Georgia Health Sciences University faculty, staff, or students must obtain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval prior to the initiation of any research activities that involves human subjects or human-derived materials.
    • Mobile Device and Remote Access Policy

      Information Technology Support and Services (2012-10)
      Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center (GHSMC), Georgia Health Sciences Medical Associates (GHSMA), and Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU), collectively “GHS” discourages the storage of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) as well as other forms of confidential information on mobile devices. The Institution recognizes that incidental storage may occur through normal business activities; therefore, devices used for official business must adhere to the controls outlined in this policy.
    • Policy for Responding To Allegations of Research Misconduct

      Vice President for Research Development; Georgia Health Sciences University (2012-10)
      9.07 Policy for Responding To Allegations of Research Misconduct: The purpose of this policy and procedures is to promote the integrity of research conduct on behalf of the Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU or Institution) by its faculty, technical staff, residents, fellows, students, trainees, and individuals employed on a contractual basis by providing a process for close scrutiny of alleged research misconduct, for full protection of the rights of any person accused of research misconduct, and for the protection of any person who makes allegations under this policy in good faith. This policy is intended to carry out the Institution's responsibilities under the Public Health Service (PHS) Policies on Research Misconduct, 42 CFR Part 93.
    • Substantive Change Policy

      Division of Institutional Effectiveness; Office of Accreditation; Georgia Health Sciences University (2012-09)
      Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU) is responsible for compliance with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Commission) Substantive Change Policy as a condition of continued regional accreditation. Substantive change is defined by the Commission as “a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution.” Some changes, such as offering courses on-line that amount to less than 25% of the coursework needed to complete a degree, certificate or diploma, do not need to be reported to the Commission. Others, such as offering from 25% to 49% of the coursework required for a program on-line, simply require that the Commission be notified in advance of the implementation of the change. Larger scale changes, such as adding significantly different programs to the academic curriculum or offering a majority of the coursework needed to complete a degree, certificate or diploma on-line, require written notification at least 6 months in advance and approval of a prospectus, which must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the anticipated implementation date. Institutions seeking to offer coursework at a more advanced level than that for which they are currently approved must notify the Commission of their intent at least 12 months in advance, and submit an application for level change by April 15 for review at the June meeting of the Board of trustees or by October 1 for review at the December meeting.