Policies and Procedures

Academic Affairs - ACAF

1.00- Recruitment and Appointment of Tenured, Tenure-Track, and Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
* USC Upstate Procedure
1.01 - Recruitment and Appointment of Academic Administrators
* USC Upstate Procedure
1.02 - Periodic Evaluation of Academic Deans
1.04 - Student Evaluation of Courses
* USC Upstate Procedure
1.05 - Tenure Progress Review of Faculty: Third-Year Review
* USC Upstate Procedure
1.06 - Academic Titles for Faculty and Unclassified Academic Staff Positions
* USC Upstate Procedure
1.15 - Assignment of Collateral Duties or Transfer to Another Department
* 1.18 - Change of Status to and from Tenure-Track Faculty or Instructor to Senior Instructor
* 1.21 - Appointment and Review of Endowed Chairs and Named Professorships
* 1.24 - Selection of Department Chairs
1.30 - Access to Tenure and Promotion Application Files
1.31 - Extension of Faculty Tenure-Track Probationary Period and Scheduled Post-Tenure Review
* USC Upstate Procedure
1.33 - Intellectual Property Policy
1.34 - Use of Self-Authored Materials by Instructor
1.35 - Copyright
1.50 - Outside Professional Activities for Faculty
1.51 - USC Upstate Procedure
1.60 - Modified Duties Semester for Faculty
* USC Upstate Procedure
1.61 - Faculty Dual Career Accommodation
* USC Upstate Procedure
* 1.70 - Continuing Education
2.00 - Creation and Revision of Academic Programs
* USC Upstate Procedure
2.01 - Establishment and Modification of Centers or Institutes
2.02 - Establishment and Modification of Academic Administrative Units
2.03 - Creation and Revision of Academic Courses
* 2.03a- Creation and Revision of Academic Courses
2.04 - Dual Enrollment Courses
2.05 - Consortial Academic Contracts and Agreements
2.06 - International Academic Agreements
* USC Upstate Procedure
2.11 - Substantive Change
2.20 - Academic Program Review 
*USC Upstate Procedure
3.00 - Assessment of Student Learning
3.03 - Handling of Student Records
3.05 - Withdrawal of Students Called to Active Military Duty
3.06 - Establishing and Changing a Student's Official Name
3.09 - Registration Holds
3.15 - Classroom Scheduling
* USC Upstate Procedure
3.17 - Conference Related Activities
3.21 - Athletic Competitions During Final Exams
3.40 - Verification of Lawful Presence of Students
3.70 - Commencement Exercises
4.00 - Graduate Assistantships
5.01 - Graduate Faculty Selection and Evaluation
*Graduate Faculty Appointment Form
5.02 - Graduate Faculty Workload
7.03 - Private Requests for University Data
* 7.04 - Teaching and Productive Scholarships (TAPS)
7.04a - Meal Reimbursement for International Travel
* 7.05 - Cancellation of Classes
* 7.06 - Reallocation of Faculty Workload
7.06a - Assigning Faculty Overloads 
* 7.07 - Unit Criteria
* 7.08 - Transcripts
* 7.09 - Compensation for Fulbright Scholars
* 7.10 - Reallocation of Space
7.11 - Budget Policies & Procedures
7.12 - Promotion and PTR Compensation
* Academic Procedures for Inclement Weather
* Civility Policy
* Consortium Agreement
* Faculty Manual
* Grants & Sponsored Awards
* Request for Start Up Funds 

Advancement - ADV

5.02 - USC Letterhead and Business Card
5.04 - University Printing Services
5.05 - University Copier Center

Board of Trustees - BTRU

1.00 - Statutory Basis of the University
1.02 - Mission Statements
1.03 - By-Laws of the Board of Trustees
1.04 - Authority to Sign Contracts
1.06 - Audit & Advisory Services
1.09 - Employment of Outside Legal Counsel
1.12 - Use of University of South Carolina Name
1.14 - University Designated Funds
1.15 - University Personnel Expenditure Policy
1.16 - Board Member Expense Policy and Procedures
1.18 - Conflict of Interest
1.19 - Protecting the Institution from External Influences
1.20 - Dishonest Acts and Fraud
1.22 - Reporting Violations of State and Federal Laws or Regulations
1.24 - Internal Control Policy
2.01 - Honorary Degree Recipients
2.03 - Removal of a Board of Trustees Member
3.00 - Appointment of Board Members to Serve on USC Foundation Boards

Business Affairs - BUSA

1.00 - University Dining Services
3.06 - Office of Trademark and Licensing
7.00 - Purchasing
7.05 - Reimbursement for Personal Consumption Items at Employee's Official Headquarters
7.06 - Employee Association/Professional Dues--Employee Personal Certifications--Employee License Fees

* Consortium Agreement
* Addendum to Consortium Agreement 
* Indirect Cost Recovery

Civil Rights and Title IX - CR

1.00 - Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual Misconduct

2.00 - Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

*USC Upstate Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment & Sexual Misconduct

Communications - COMM

* Logo Usage Guidelines
* Social Media Policy
* Web Editorial Style Guide
* Web Policies and Procedures

Event Planning and Special Events

* Alcohol Beverage Policy
* Facilities Usage
* Theatre

Facilities Management - FCMN

1.00 - Procurement of Architectural / Engineering and Other Professional Services Related to Facilities Design and Construction
1.03 - Leasing of Real Property
1.05 - Leasing "Lease-outs" of State-Owned Property to Non-University Parties
1.06 - Establishment of Permanent Improvement Projects
* Sustainable Energy Policy

Administration and Finance - FINA

1.00 - Travel — Employees and Students
* USC Upstate Procedure
1.08 - Relocation Expenses (formerly BUSF 1.08)
2.00 - Object of Expenditure Classification Codes
2.03 - Revenue Classification Codes
2.06 - Intra-Institutional Transfers (within USC)
2.09 - Inter-Departmental Transfers (between state agencies)
2.12 - Accounts Payable
2.13 - Honorariums and Royalties (formerly BUSF 2.13)
2.14 - Acquisition and Payment of Goods and Services
2.15 - Accounts Payable--Check Writing Schedule
2.18 - Petty Cash
2.19 - Cash Advance--University Accounts
3.00 - Contract and Grant Accounting--Restricted Funds
3.03 - Contracts and Grants--Cost Sharing
3.06 - Contracts and Grants--Participant Support
3.09 - Contracts and Grants--Consultant Services
3.12 - Contracts and Grants--Personnel Activity Reporting System
3.15 - Contracts and Grants--Closeouts
3.17 - Grants and Contracts Uncollectible Receivables
3.19 - Contracts and Grants--Elimination of Accounts Overdrafts
3.20 - State Grant and Legislatively Appropriated Non-operating State Funds ("G" Funds)
3.21 - External Audit Policy for Grant Transactions and Activities (Restricted Accounts)
3.22 - Agency Funds (Z Funds)
3.30 - Other Educational and General Program Accounts (E Funds)
4.00 - Academic Fees and Expenses
4.01 - Student Statement of Financial Responsibility
4.03 - Free Tuition and Reduction of Fees
4.04 - Tuition Award Program
4.06 - Refund of Academic Fees (formally BUSF 4.06)
4.10 - Receipt and Handling of University Payments
4.11 - Credit/Debit Card Processing Policy
4.12 - University Identity Theft and Detection Program
4.13 - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
4.14 - Accounts Receivable – Collections of Past Due Accounts
5.00 - Property Accountability
6.00 - Payroll Authorizations
6.01 - Salary Overpayments
6.03 - Payroll Frequency
6.06 - Payroll Checks--Items Withheld
6.09 - Distribution of Payroll Statements of Electronic Deposit and Payroll Checks
6.11 - University Employees Furnished Campus Housing
7.00 - Capital Planning Policy
7.07 - Club Membership and Dues
7.08 - Cellular and Wireless Telephones and Devices
8.01 - Payroll Authorizations to Internationals
9.10 - Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)  

Health and Safety - HESA

* Alcohol and Other Drugs University Policy
* Alcohol and Other Drugs Health Risks
* Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Resources
* * Biennial Report Review
1.00 - Investigation of Fire
1.03 - Fire Drills
* Bloodborne Pathogens Control Policy
* Emergency and Safety Procedures Guide (USC Upstate network login required) 
* Employee Safety and Risk Management Program
* Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles on Campus
* Hazardous Communication Policy
* Inclement Weather
* Tobacco-Free Campus
* Training Sign-in Sheet

Human Resources - HR

0.00 - Policy Disclaimer
1.01 - Drug-Free Workplace
1.02 - USC Ethics Policy
1.03 - Annual Leave
1.06 - Sick Leave
1.07 - Family and Medical Leave
1.09 - Other Leave With Pay
1.10 - Leave Transfer Policy
1.12 - Leave Without Pay
1.15 - Holiday Leave
1.18 - Hazardous Weather and Emergency Leave
1.22 - Telecommuting
1.24 - Appointment, Reassignment, and Promotion of Classified, Research Grant, Time-Limited or Unclassified Staff Employees
1.25 - Appointments for Non-US Citizens
1.27 - Nepotism
1.30 - Outside Employment
1.33 - Labor
1.34 - Performance Evaluation for Officers and Administrators
1.36 - Performance Evaluation for Classified and Unclassified Non-Academic Staff
1.37 - Pay for Performance
1.38 - Base Salary Increases
1.39 - Disciplinary Action and Termination for Cause
1.42 - Grievance
1.45 - Reduction-in-Force
1.48 - Solicitation and Distribution
1.51 - Professional Development for University Personnel
1.54 - Floater Services
1.57 - Separation from University Service
1.58 - Demotions
1.60 - Lactation Support Policy
1.61 - USC Tuition Assistance Policy
1.63 - State Service Award Program
1.65 - Employee Recognition
1.66 - Worker's Compensation
1.68 - Immunization and Infectious Disease
1.69 - Official Personnel Files and Records Release
1.77 - Bonuses
1.78 - Dual Employment
1.79 - Salary Supplements
1.81 - Summer Compensation for Faculty
1.84 - Minimum Wage, Official Workweek, and Overtime Compensation
1.85 - Research Grant or Time-limited Positions
1.90 - Background and Employment Verification Checks
1.95 - Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
2.01 - Succession Planning
2.02 - Post-Retirement Employment

Information Technology - IT

1.00 - Information Technology Procurement
3.00 - Information Security
5.00 - Digital Accessibility
* Help Desk Data Transfer Policy
* Help Desk Software Installation Policy
* IT Procedure - Student Account Lifecycle
* Loaner Equipment Checkout Policy
* Media Services Policy
* Personal Identifying Information Policy
* Student E-mail Policy
* Sustainable Computing Policy

Law Enforcement and Safety - LESA

Libraries - LIB

* 1.00 - University Libraries--General
* 1.01 - University Libraries-Misuses and Penalties
1.02 - Library Annex and Conservation Facility 
* 1.03 - Archives and Record Management

Office of Research - RSCH

1.00 - Misconduct in Research and Scholarship
1.01 - Debarment and Suspension in Federally Sponsored Projects
1.02 - Sponsored Programs Administered through USC Foundations
1.03 - Research and Human Subjects
1.04 - Compliance with Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
1.05 - Data Access and Retention

Student Affairs - STAF

Campus Recreation
* 2.03 - Conduct at Upstate Wellness Center
* 2.06 - External User Group Policy for Campus Recreation
* 2.09 - Sport Clubs Eligibility and Membership
* 3.06 - Intramural Eligibility
* 3.14 - Eligibility and Membership in Sports Clubs, Insurance for Sports Clubs
* 3.16 - Outdoor Recreation Rental Equipment
* 3.24 - Sport Club Program, Upstate
* 10.01 - Wellness Center Student Membership, Upstate
* 10.02 - Current and Retired Faculty and Staff Membership
* 10.03 - Wellness Center Spouse Membership, Upstate
* 10.04 - Locker Rental, Upstate
* 10.06 - General Information Policies - Wellness Center
* 10.70 - Wellness Center Guest Policy

Disability Services
* 6.00 - Disability Discrimination Grievance Procedures
* 6.02 - Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Health Education
* Alcohol and Other Drugs University Policy​

Health Services
* 1.03 - HIV AIDS Testing Policy
* 7.01 - Eligibility and Fees for Health Services
* 7.06 - Pre-Enrollment Immunization Program
* 7.07 - Health Services Visit Verification
* 7.09 - Dismissal of Patient from Care
* 7.10 - Scope of Services
* 7.12 - Tuberculosis Screening
* 7.13 - Release of Medical Records-Confidentiality

Student Life
* 3.01 - Advisors for Student Organizations
* 3.03 - Late Night Event
* 3.05 - Hazing
* 3.09 - Registered Student Organizations
* 3.11 - Posting Promotional Material, Including Banners
* 3.22 - Fundraising by Student Organizations
* 3.23 - Outdoor Event Registration
* Code of Student Conduct

*Code of Academic Integrity

*Animals on Campus Policy

* Tailgating Policy
* Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment Resolution Procedures
* Withdrawal for Medical Reasons 

University Administration - UNIV

1.00 - Policy on Policies: Development and Oversight of University Policies
1.51 - Data and Information Governance
1.52 - Responsible use of Data, Technology, and User Credentials
1.60 - HIPAA Compliance
1.70 - Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program
2.00 - Freedom of Information Policy
2.10 - Prohibited Consensual Relationships
2.50 - Affiliate Appointments
4.00 - Programs Involving Minors
5.50 - University Environmental Policy Statements
7.00 - Campus Exterior Art Approval and Procurement
8.00 - University Aircraft: Use and Scheduling

* Internal and External Survey Administration

University Development - DEVL

1.06 - Fund Raising by the Development Office

* Fundraising and Solicitation

Vehicle Management and Parking Services - VMPS

2.00 - Vehicle Traffic and Parking
4.00 - Motor Pool Operations
5.00 - Leasing and Renting Non-USC Owned Vehicles
6.00 - Vehicle Insurance and Accident Policy
* Booting Policy
* Golf Carts, Accessibility Carts, Low Speed and Utility Vehicles on Campus
* Motor Vehicle Use on Campus
* Parking Rules and Regulations