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NOTE: Rules are listed in the order they were filed with the state. Accordingly, the most recently filed rules will be listed at the end of the table.

Rule Number Title Reason for Change Status Effective Date
Officers of the vice president and chief information officer division ("VPCIO division"). Change in reporting structufor telecommunications. 02/12/05
Contract professional advisory committee. Changes made to CPAC membership, terms of office, and business conducted at its annual meeting. 02/12/05
Unclassified classification plan. Updated classifications. 02/12/05
Constitution. Associated Student Government Constitution rescinded and filed as a new rule to better reflect changes in organizational structure. 02/12/05
Constitution New Associated Student Government constitution filed to reflect changes to ASG organizational structure. 02/12/05
Credit by transfer and/or examination. Previous rule rescinded due to significant changes resulting from a change in transfer procedures. 02/12/05
Credit by transfer and/or examination. Filed as a new rule because rule was significantly changed to reflect new procedures intended to make transferring easier for students arriving from other institutions, particularly those located within Ohio. 02/12/05
Committees of the Board. New audit committee established and duties of other committees modified to reflect duties assumed by new audit committee. 03/31/05
Office of university internal auditor. Reporting structure modified 03/31/05
Classified classification plan. Updated classifications. 03/31/05
Unclassified classification plan. Updated classifications. 03/31/05
Committees of the Board. New personnel and compensation committee established. 05/28/05
Tuition, Fees, and Refunds. Rule modified to reflect changes in Ohio Board of Regents' Rule 3333-1-10 on residency status determinations. 05/28/05
Policies and Procedure for Student Records. Position, office, and building titles to reflect those in current use. 05/28/05
Contract Professional Information Start and end date of coaches contracts modified to reflect the end of regular and post-season sports. 05/28/05
Contract Professional Position and Salary Administration Program. Rule rescinded without a replacement because it was superseded by rules 3359-25-01 through 3359-25-20. 05/28/05
Classified classification plan. Updated classifications. 05/28/05
Unclassified classification plan. Updated classifications. 05/28/05
Residency Requirements. Rule modified to reflect changes in Ohio Board of Regents' Rule 3333-1-10 on residency status determinations. 05/28/05
General staff Personnel Policies and Procedures. Grievance procedures utilized by staff employees modified slightly. 05/29/05
3359-01-03 Committees of the Board Language added to reflect Board's oversight of athletics program as recommended by NCAA Peer Review Team Report Passed by BOT 06/22/05; Filed 06/23/05 07/03/05
3359-11-10.5 Cellular Telephone and Other Wireless Communication New rule outlining university's policies related to cellular telephones and wireless communication devices. Passed by BOT 06/22/05; Filed 06/23/05 07/03/05
3359-11-17.1 Conflict Management Requiring President's Review New rule outlines process to protect against certain inherent conflicts of interest resulting from individuals holding multiple positions within University administration or affiliated entities. Passed by BOT 06/22/05; Filed 06/23/05 07/03/05
3359-11-17.2 Spousal Hire Policy New policy addresses situations where candidates for hire through a national search process have a trailing spouse with a professional career and the University wishes to offer employment assistance. Passed by BOT 06/22/05; Filed 06/23/05 07/03/05
3359-25-06 Classified Classification Plan Updated classifications. Passed by BOT 06/22/05; Filed 06/23/05 07/03/05
3359-25-07 Unclassified classification plan. Updated classifications. Passed by BOT 06/22/05; Filed 06/23/05 07/03/05
3359-47-11 Protection of Human subjects Rule amended to remove term limits for individuals serving on Institutional Review Board. Passed by BOT 06/22/05; Filed 06/23/05 07/03/05
3359-06-03.1 Credit by Transfer and/or Examination Rule amended to clarify the limits for the total number of credit hours of transient work approved with respect to granting of an associate degree. Passed by BOT 06/22/05; Filed 06/23/05 07/03/05
Committees of the Board Editorial change made to correct typographical erros. Filed 07/19/05 07/29/05
Classified classification plan. Updated classifications. Passed by BOT 08/10/05; Filed 08/22/05 09/02/05
Unclassified classification plan. Updated classifications. Passed by BOT 08/10/05; Filed 08/22/05 09/02/05
3359-20-02
Organization of the University. Changes made to clarify the process for selection and appointment of department chairs and directors of schools. Passed by BOT 09/07/05; Filed 10/18/05 10/28/05
3359-25-06
Classified classification plan. Updated classifications. Passed by BOT 09/07/05; Filed 10/18/05 10/28/05
3359-25-07
Unclassified classification plan. Updated classifications. Passed by BOT 09/07/05; Filed 10/18/05 10/28/05
Acceptance of Credit Cards as Payment Option to the University. New rule strengthens controls for accepting credit cards and retention of that information. Passed by BOT 10/19/05; Filed 10/20/05 10/30/05
Classified classification plan. Updated classifications. Passed by BOT 10/19/05; Filed 10/20/05 10/30/05
Unclassified classification plan. Updated classifications. Passed by BOT 10/19/05; Filed 10/20/05 10/30/05
Undergraduate admissions. Rule amended to require proof of high school graduation or G.E.D. score for all applicants except those who have been home schooled. Passed by BOT 10/19/05; Filed 10/20/05 10/30/05
General procedures and requirements. Rule amended to require students to see their advisors if they have not completed their general education requirements in the first 48 credit hours or if they have not been accepted into a degree granting college by the time they have completed 48 hours. Passed by BOT 10/19/05; Filed 10/20/05 10/30/05
Curricular changes. Previous rule rescinded. Passed by BOT 12/05/05; Filed 01/20/06 01/30/06
Curricular changes. New rule modifies curricular change process. Passed by BOT 12/05/05; Filed 01/20/06 01/30/06
Classified classification plan. Updated classifications. Passed by BOT 12/05/05; Filed 01/20/06 01/30/06
Unclassified classification plan. Updated classifications. Passed by BOT 12/05/05; Filed 01/20/06 01/30/06
Graduation. New foreign language requirement information added. Passed by BOT 12/05/05; Filed 01/20/06 01/30/06
Prior Years' Rules Updates

To see the Rules Updates page containing rule changes effective in 2004, see http://www.uakron.edu/ogc/rules/2004updates.php.

To see the Rules Updates page containing rule changes effective in 2003, see http://www.uakron.edu/ogc/rules/2003updates.php.

To see the Rules Updates page containing rule changes effective in 2002, see http://www.uakron.edu/ogc/rules/2002updates.php.

To see the Rules Updates page containing rule changes effective in 2001, see http://www.uakron.edu/ogc/rules/2001updates.php.

Rules Updates for years prior to 2001 are not available electronically. Please contact the Office of General Counsel if you have any questions about rule changes made prior to 2001.

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