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Effective April 1, 2001, The University of Akron files its rules with the State of Ohio in electronic format. The electronic filing is effected using Adobe Acrobat. Due to this filing change, we will offer future filings via this web page in both Word and pdf formats. We recommend you obtain Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing this information. You can download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader at Adobe's website. We will continue to offer past filings via this web page in both Word and html formats.

Rule Number Rule Title Effective Date
3359-01-01 Members of the Board and their Powers 06-25-07
3359-01-02 Officers of the Board and their Duties 06-25-07
3359-01-03 Committees of the Board 06-25-07
3359-01-04 Meetings of the Board 06-25-07
3359-01-05 President of the University 02-27-09
3359-01-06 University Faculty 06-25-07
3359-01-07 Annual Budget 06-25-07
3359-01-08 Enactment, repeal or Amendments 12-23-95
3359-01-09 Compliance with Administrative Rule Filing Requirements 12-23-95
Rule Number Rule Title Effective Date
3359-02-01 Officers of the Academic Administration 05-05-08
3359-02-02 Organization of Instruction 01-19-09
3359-02-03 University Libraries Administration 04-11-03
3359-02-04 University Research Council 11-24-01
3359-02-05 University Research, Copyright and Patent Policy 02-27-09
3359-02-06 Degrees and Certificates 03-27-03
3359-02-10 Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School 09-20-02
3359-03-01 Officers of Finance and Administration 02-27-09
3359-03-02 Tuition Fees and Refunds 06-25-07
3359-03-03 Property of the University 06-25-07
3359-03-04 Budget Deficit 06-25-07
3359-03-05 Officers of Human Resources 06-25-07
3359-03-06 Acceptance of Credit Cards as Payment Option to the University. 06-25-07
3359-04-01 Officers of Public Affairs and Development 06-25-07
3359-04-04 Compliance with the Sunshine Law 11-04-77
3359-05-01 Officers of the Vice President and Chief Information Officer Division 06-25-07
3359-05-02 RESCINDED
3359-06-01 Office of the Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities Management 06-25-07
3359-07-01 Office of the Vice President and General Counsel 11-24-01
3359-07-01.1 Records Compliance Office 04-27-06
3359-07-02 Office of university internal auditor 06-25-07
3359-08-01 Officers of Student Affairs 06-25-07
3359-09-01 Appointment to the Classified and Unclassified Civil Service 08-09-96
3359-09-02 General Academic and Administrative Personnel Matters 06-25-07
3359-09-03 Full-time Service 06-25-07
3359-09-04 Amendments 08-09-96
3359-09-05 Notice Procedure 08-05-99
3359-09-06 RESCINDED
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-10-01 The University of Akron Governance Structure and Bylaws 04-01-94
3359-10-02 The University of Akron Bylaws of the Faculty Senate 10-03-08
3359-10-03     Bylaws of Shared Governance Council RESCINDED
3359-10-04     The University of Akron Bylaws of the Long-Range Planning Committee (10-02 incorporates 10-04 & 10-05) RESCINDED
3359-10-05     The University of Akron Bylaws of the Budget and Planning Coordination Committee (10-02 incorporates 10-04 & 10-05) RESCINDED
Rule Number Rule Title Effective Date
3359-11-01 Sick Leave for School of Law Faculty, Contract Professionals, Classified, and Unclassified Exempt Staff 06-25-07
3359-11-02 Professional Leave of Absence and Vacations for Employees Other Than Bargaining Unit Faculty 06-25-07
3359-11-03 Vacation Policy for Full-time 12-Month Faculty, Other Than Bargaining Unit Faculty, Contract Professionals, and Unclassified Exempt Staff 06-25-07
3359-11-04 A Faculty Improvement Program for Faculty in the School of Law 06-25-07
3359-11-05 Court and Military Leave for All Employees Except Bargaining Unit Faculty 06-25-07
3359-11-06
Part-time Employment for Full-time Non-Teaching Personnel Who Retire RESCINDED
3359-11-07 Sixty Plus Program 06-25-07
3359-11-08 Policies and Procedure for Student Records 03-24-08
3359-11-09 World Wide Web (WWW) Information Publishing 06-25-07
3359-11-10 Access and acceptable use of university computer and informational resources 11-06-06
3359-11-10.3 Information Technology Security and System Integrity Policy 06-25-07
3359-11-10.4 Customer Information Security Policy 06-25-07
3359-11-10.5 Cellular Telephone and Other Wireless Communication 06-25-07
3359-11-10.6 pdf Word Social security number use policy 11-06-06
3359-11-10.7 pdf Word Privacy policy 11-06-06
3359-11-10.8 pdf Word Identity Theft Detection, Prevention and Mitigation Policy 08-30-09
3359-11-11 University Records Officer 08-30-09
3359-11-11.1 pdf word Electronic records retention 11-06-06
3359-11-12 Interim Policy on Stipends and Overload 09-25-97
3359-11-12.1 Policy on stipends for contract professionals and non-bargaining unit staff 06-25-07
3359-11-13 Sexual Harassment Policy 05-13-98
3359-11-14
Reemployment Guidelines for Superannuates RESCINDED
3359-11-15 Reemployment Procedures for Retirees Other Than Retirees who Elected to Retire Under a University of Akron Early Retirement Incentive Program for All Employees Other Than Bargaining Unit Faculty 06-25-07
3359-11-17 Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment, Scholarly Misconduct, and Ethical Conduct Policies and Procedures 06-25-07
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3359-11-17.1 Conflict Management Requiring President's Review 06-25-07
3359-11-18 Conduct and Ethics Policy: Employee Financial Interests in Companies Licensed under University Intellectual Property 06-25-07
3359-11-17.2 Spousal Hire Policy for All Employees Other Than Bargaining Unit Faculty 06-25-07
3359-11-19 Policies and procedures for release, privacy, and security of selected health information 11-06-06
3359-11-21 pdf Word Criminal Background Checks for Residence Life and Housing Employees 11-06-06
3359-11-22 pdf Word Criminal Background Checks for University Employees 12-31-09
3359-11-23 pdf Word Petitions for Employment-Based Non-Immigrant or Immigrant (Permanent Residency) Status 08-30-09
3359-11-24 pdf Word Effort Commitment and Certification 12-31-09
Rule Number Rule Title Effective Date
3359-20-01 Institutional Mission and Goals, Affirmative Action Statement 08-24-08
3359-20-02 Organization of the University 06-25-07
3359-20-03 The Faculty: General Personnel Policies 06-25-07
3359-20-03.1 Salaries (Full-time Faculty) 06-25-07
3359-20-03.2 Faculty Workload Policy 06-25-07
3359-20-03.3 Professional Leave, Leave of Absence & Vacation RESCINDED
3359-20-03.4 Terminating Employment 06-25-07
3359-20-03.5 Orientation of New Faculty Members 05-22-91
3359-20-03.6 Faculty Grievance Procedures 06-25-07
3359-20-03.7 Guidelines for Initial Appointment, Reappointment, Tenure and Promotion of Regular Faculty 02-22-03
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3359-20-03.8 Joint Appointments and Joint Titles 06-25-07
3359-20-03.9 RESCINDED
3359-20-04 The Faculty: Personal Matters and Special Instructions 06-25-07
3359-20-04.1 RESCINDED
3359-20-04.2 Faculty and Special Organizations 09-16-96
3359-20-04.3 Faculty Privileges and Benefits 06-25-07
3359-20-04.4 pdf Word Guidelines for Academic Retrenchment Due to Financial Exigency for Faculty Members Not Governed by Collective Bargaining Agreement 06-25-07
3359-20-05 Academic Matters and General Policies 06-25-07
3359-20-05.1 Grading System, Discipline, Academic Probation and Dismissal 06-13-08
3359-20-05.2 Curricular Changes 08-30-09
3359-20-05.3 Textbooks, Teaching Aids, Supplies, Offices, and Classrooms 06-25-07
3359-20-05.4 Parking 06-25-07
3359-20-05.5 Health Services and Restrictions on Smoking and Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs 06-25-07
3359-20-05.6 Libraries 08-06-01
3359-20-05.7 Publications and Promotional Materials 05-30-09
3359-20-05.8 General Academic Information 06-25-07
3359-20-05.9 Radiation Safety 06-25-07
3359-20-06.0 Statement on Teaching Evaluations 09-16-96
3359-20-06.1 Part-time Faculty Appointments 08-20-04
3359-20-06.2 College Lecturer 06-25-07
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-21-01 Early Retirement Incentive Plan 06-25-07
Rule Number Rule Title Effective Date
3359-22-01 Contract Professional Information 05-28-05
3359-22-02     Contract Professional Position and Salary Administration Program - RESCINDED without replacement as this rule has been superseded by rules 3359-25-01 through 3359-25-20 RESCINDED
3359-22-03 Contract Professional Advisory Committee 02-12-05
3359-22-04 Contract Professional Grievance Committee 02-06-06
3359-22-05 Contract Professional Grievance Procedures 02-06-06
3359-22-06     University Council Representation RESCINDED
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-23-01 02-19-99
3359-23-02 Part-Time Faculty Grievance Procedures 12-22-89
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-24-01 Bylaws of the Graduate Faculty 08-30-09
3359-24-02 Grievance Procedures for Graduate Students 03-13-00
Rule Number Rule Title Effective Date
3359-25-01 Classification of Positions 03-10-00
3359-25-02 Parenthetical Sub-Titles 03-10-00
3359-25-03 Specifications 03-10-00
3359-25-04 Appropriateness of Duties 03-10-00
3359-25-05 Changes in the Pay Ranges or Classification Plan 03-10-00
3359-25-06 Classified Classification Plan 12-31-09
3359-25-07 Unclassified Classification Plan 12-31-09
3359-25-10 Position Audits and Reclassification 03-10-00
3359-25-11 Notification of Employees 03-10-00
3359-25-12 Retention of Certified Status 03-10-00
3359-25-13 Determination of Classifications with Same or Similar Duties 03-10-00
3359-25-20
Pay Ranges 08-24-08
Rule Number Rule Title Effective Date
3359-26-01 General Information 03-01-93
3359-26-02 General Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures 06-25-07
3359-26-03 Compensation 05-24-02
3359-26-04 Absence from Campus 06-25-07
3359-26-05 Separation from the University 06-25-07
3359-26-06 Part-Time Staff Group Health Insurance Coverage 11-24-01
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-30-01
Guidelines for Academic Retrenchment Due to Financial Exigency RESCINDED
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
      THESE RULES ARE EFFECTIVE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009, AND THEN WILL BE SUPERSEDED BY NEW RULES 3359-31-05 AND 3359-31-06:  
3359-31-01 Introduction to Travel on Behalf of the University 06-25-07
3359-31-02 Transportation 09-07-06
3359-31-03 Allowable Living Expenses 06-25-07
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3359-31-04 Reporting and Documentation of Expenses 06-25-07
      IMPLEMENTATION DATE OF JANUARY 1, 2010, FOR NEW RULES 3359-31-05 AND 3359-31-06 [*see note below]:  
3359-31-05 pdf Word Travel on Behalf of the University 08-30-09
3359-31-06 pdf Word Business-Related Expenses [*To be implemented July 1, 2010] 08-30-09
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-38-01 Affirmative Action Policy and Program 08-24-08
Regulations Concerning Campus Conduct        
3359-40-01 Campus Conduct 12-31-86
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-41-01 Disciplinary Power of the University 09-05-03
3359-41-02 Definition of Student Misconduct 09-05-03
3359-41-03 Investigation of Student Misconduct 09-05-03
3359-41-04 Student Procedural Rights 09-05-03
3359-41-05 University Hearing Board 09-05-03
3359-41-06 Review Board 09-05-03
3359-41-07 Presidential review. 09-05-03
3359-41-08 Authority for Amendments 09-05-03
3359-42-01 Student Rights and Responsibilities 08-24-08
Rule Name Rule Title Effective Date
3359-43-01 Constitution 02-12-05
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-44-01 The Establishment of Assembly Procedures 06-25-07
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-45-01 Trespass Regulations 06-25-07
Rule Number Rule Title Effective Date
3359-46-01 Motor Vehicle, Traffic and Parking Regulations 06-25-07
3359-46-02 Parking Permit Fees 06-25-07
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-47-01 Alcohol Policy 06-25-07
3359-47-02 Drug-Free Workplace 05-22-91
3359-47-03 Computer Misconduct Policy 06-25-07
3359-47-04 REPLACED
3359-47-05 Tunnel System Policy 05-22-91
3359-47-06 REPLACED
3359-47-07 REPLACED
3359-47-08 Locally Administered Public Improvements 01-13-97
3359-47-09 Procedures for Key Pick-Up, Return, or Requests and/or Reporting Lost or Stolen Keys 06-25-07
3359-47-10 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Policy Statement 12-05-97
3359-47-11 Protection of Human Subjects 07-03-05
3359-47-12 Meningitis and Hepatitis B Vaccination Status Statement 06-25-07
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-48-01 Coaching and Departmental Information 05-22-91
3359-48-02 Academics and Admissions 08-06-01
3359-48-03 Athletic Policy 05-23-03
3359-48-04 University of Akron Athletic Department Drug Education and Testing 11-17-02
3359-48-05 pdf Word Interim Student Athlete Code of Conduct 06-13-08
Appendix Drug Testing Protocols 11-17-02
Rule Number Rule Title Effective Date
3359-60-01 Classification of Students 06-25-07
3359-60-02 Undergraduate Admission 06-25-07
3359-60-03 General Procedures and Requirements 06-25-07
3359-60-03.1 Credit by Transfer and/or Examination 06-25-07
3359-60-03.2 Credit/Noncredit Option (undergraduate and postbaccaulaureate only) and Re-examination 06-25-07
3359-60-03.3 Repeating Courses 06-25-07
3359-60-03.4 Academic Reassessment and Discipline 05-05-08
3359-60-03.5 Grades and the Grading System 06-25-07
3359-60-03.6 Graduation 12-31-09
3359-60-04 Fees and Expenses 06-25-07
3359-60-04.1 Residency Requirements 05-28-05
3359-60-04.2 Regulations Regarding Refunds: Credit/Noncredit 12-31-09
3359-60-04.3 Residence Hall Refunds 06-25-07
3359-60-04.4 Credit Hour Requirement for University Housing Occupancy 12-05-97
3359-60-04.5 Freshman Residential Requirement 05-23-99
3359-60-05 Financial Aid 06-25-07
3359-60-06 Graduate Student Classification 05-22-91
3359-60-06.1 Graduate Student Admission Requirements 11-24-01
3359-60-06.2 Graduate Standards 05-22-91
3359-60-06.3 Master's Degree Requirements 05-22-91
3359-60-06.4 Doctoral Degree Requirements 12-13-03
3359-60-06.5 Graduate Fees and Refunds 12-31-09
3359-60-06.6 Graduate Student Assistance 11-24-01
3359-60-07 School of Law Admission Requirements 11-24-01
3359-60-07.1     School of Law Admission Procedures RESCINDED
3359-60-07.2     School of Law Academic Information RESCINDED
Rule Number     Rule Title Effective Date
3359-61-01 Indemnification and Defense 09-21-86
3359-61-02 Expenses 09-21-86
3359-61-03 Non-Exclusive Rights 09-21-86
3359-61-04 Insurance Purchase 09-21-86
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