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01 Chancellor
OP 01.01 Preparation of Agenda for Board of Regents Meetings
OP 01.02 Custodian of Public Records
OP 01.03 Organization of Angelo State University
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02 President
OP 02.01 Institutional Effectiveness
OP 02.02 Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act
OP 02.03 Emeritus Appointments
OP 02.04 Operating Policies and Procedures Manual
OP 02.06 Reporting Substantive Changes to SACSCOC
OP 02.07 Records Retention
OP 02.09 Conflict of Interest and Commitment
OP 02.10 Concealed Carry of Handguns on Campus
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04 Academic Affairs - General
OP 04.01 ASU Councils and Committees
OP 04.03 Honorary Degrees
OP 04.04 Academic Freedom
OP 04.05 Approval Process for New Degree Programs
OP 04.07 Commencement
OP 04.08 Production of Manuals
OP 04.10 Student Media
OP 04.11 Distance Education
OP 04.12 Definition and Calculation of Credit Hours
OP 04.13 Dual Credit Courses
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06 Academic Policies - Faculty
OP 06.01 Academic Deans and Department Chairpersons
OP 06.02 Academic Workload Calculation
OP 06.03 Tutoring for Payment
OP 06.04 Appointments and Reappointments to the Faculty
OP 06.05 Conduct of University Faculty
OP 06.09 Faculty Departure Notification Procedure
OP 06.10 Faculty Development Leaves
OP 06.11 Faculty Grievance Procedures
OP 06.12 Faculty Leave of Absence
OP 06.14 Faculty Responsibilities and Duties
OP 06.16 Faculty Sick Leave
OP 06.17 Other Employment, Faculty Consulting, and Public Offices
OP 06.19 Regulations for Performance Evaluation of Tenured Faculty
OP 06.20 Non-native English Speaking Faculty and Teaching Assistants
OP 06.21 Selection of Endowed Chairs and Professorships
OP 06.22 Conflict of Interest
OP 06.23 Tenure and Promotion Standards and Procedures
OP 06.24 Academic Administrator Returning to Full-time Faculty
OP 06.25 Non-Tenure-Eligible Faculty Titles
OP 06.26 Faculty Absence for Observance of Religious Holy Day
OP 06.27 Student Evaluation of Faculty/Courses
OP 06.28 Annual Performance Evaluation for Tenured and Tenure Eligible Faculty
OP 06.29 Faculty Non-Reappointment and Tenure Revocation
OP 06.30 Merit Increases for Non-Tenured Faculty Holding the Rank of Senior Instructor or Clinical Professor
OP 06.31 Annual Performance Evaluations for Non-Tenure-Track Positions
OP 06.32 Promotion of Non-Tenure-Track Positions
OP 06.33 Merit Increases for Tenured Faculty Holding the Rank of Professor
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10 Academic Policies - Students
OP 10.01 Undergraduate Student Admissions
OP 10.02 Pass-Fail Option
OP 10.03 Grade Grievance
OP 10.04 Academic Regulations Concerning Student Performance
OP 10.07 Undergraduate Academic Status
OP 10.08 Undergraduate Credit by Examination
OP 10.09 Degree Requirements
OP 10.10 Final Examinations
OP 10.11 Grading Procedures
OP 10.14 Study Abroad Programs
OP 10.16 Requirement for Health Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance for Non-immigrant Students
OP 10.17 International Undergraduate Student Admissions
OP 10.18 Faculty Led Study Abroad Programs
OP 10.19 Student Absence for Observance of Religious Holy Day
OP 10.20 Awarding Posthumous Degrees
OP 10.21 Undergraduate Transfer of Grade Policy
OP 10.24 Establishing Reasonable Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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12 Academic Programs
OP 12.02 Authorization for Small Class
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14 Accounting and Financial
OP 14.01 Acceptance/Endorsement of Checks
OP 14.02 Financial Manager Designation and Signature Authority
OP 14.04 Departmental Deposits and Cash Sales Receipt Books
OP 14.05 Expenditure Payment Policy
OP 14.06 Extension of State Credit
OP 14.07 Returned Checks
OP 14.08 Sales Tax Collection
OP 14.09 Petty Cash
OP 14.12 Inventory of Property and Equipment
OP 14.13 Affiliated Organizations
OP 14.14 Disposal of Surplus and Obsolete Property
OP 14.15 Tuition and Fees - Exemptions and Waivers
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16 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
OP 16.01 Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Program
OP 16.02 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure
OP 16.03 Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Misconduct, and Title IX Policy and Complaint Procedure
OP 16.04 Access for Individuals with Disabilities
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20 Athletics
OP 20.02 Intercollegiate Athletics
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22 Audit Services
OP 22.01 Office of Audit Services Operation
OP 22.03 Fraud Prevention
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24 Communication Services
OP 24.03 Electronic Communication Policy
OP 24.04 Employee Electronic Communication Resources Policy
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26 Communications and Marketing
OP 26.02 Approval of Advertising
OP 26.03 Business Cards
OP 26.05 Communications and News Media Policy and Procedures
OP 26.06 Designation of the TTUS on Official Publications
OP 26.07 University Name Seal and Logo
OP 26.08 Official University Colors
OP 26.09 Printing of Letterhead Stationery and Forms
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30 Contracting
OP 30.01 Contracting Policy and Procedures
OP 30.02 Contract Authority Policy
OP 30.03 Contract Administration
OP 30.04 Auxiliary Enterprise Contractors
OP 30.05 Use of Private Consultants
OP 30.06 Professional Services
OP 30.07 Licensing and Use of ASU Registered Names, Logos, and Trademarks
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32 Development
OP 32.01 Acceptance of Gifts and Grants
OP 32.02 Disclosure of Certain Gifts from Foreign Persons
OP 32.03 Solicitation of Gifts and Grants from Private Philanthropic Sources
OP 32.04 Operation and Maintenance of Endowment Funds
OP 32.05 Processing, Management, and Publicity of Gifts and Grants from Private Philanthropic Sources
OP 32.06 Office of Development and Alumni Relations’ Relationship and Responsibilities
OP 32.07 Reporting of Gifts and Grants from Private Philanthropic Sources
OP 32.08 Gifts of Securities
OP 32.09 Endowment Funds
OP 32.10 Naming Subunits of Buildings and Facilities
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34 Environmental Health and Safety Program
OP 34.01 University Health and Safety Program
OP 34.02 Hazard Communication Program
OP 34.03 Hazardous Material Spills
OP 34.04 Use of Laboratory Hoods, Biological Safety Cabinets, and Special Local Exhaust Ventilation
OP 34.05 Respiratory Protection Program
OP 34.06 Lockout-Tagout Program
OP 34.08 Asbestos Compliance and Abatement Program
OP 34.10 Use and Disposal of Sharp Objects
OP 34.11 Procurement, Usage, and Disposal of Radioactive Materials, Radiation Producing Devices, and Lasers
OP 34.12 Fire and Life Safety Program
OP 34.13 Hazardous Materials Shipping
OP 34.16 Chemical Hygiene Plan
OP 34.21 Compressed Gas Handling, Storage, and Transportation
OP 34.22 Bloodborne Pathogens Protection Program
OP 34.23 Smoke/Tobacco-Free Environment
OP 34.24 Flying Unmanned Aircraft Systems
OP 34.25 Animals in Campus Facilities
OP 34.27 Campus Hot Work Usage
OP 34.28 Storm Water Compliance Program
OP 34.29 Biosafety Plan and Institutional Biosafety Committee
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36 Facilities Management
OP 36.01 Facilities Management Departmental Services
OP 36.02 Control and Issuance of Keys
OP 36.03 University Vehicles
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40 Facilities Planning and Construction
OP 40.01 Construction and Renovation Projects Including Financial Administration
OP 40.02 Campus Master Plan
OP 40.03 Equipment Purchases Requiring Building and/or Building System Modification
OP 40.04 Room Renumbering Standards, Room Renumbering, Interior Signs, Exterior Signs, and Freestanding Exterior Signs for Buildings and Facilities
OP 40.10 Existing Utility Connections and Underground Trenching of Utilities
OP 40.11 Lease, Purchase, or Sale of Real Estate
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42 Graduate Programs (Faculty and Students)
OP 42.01 Admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research
OP 42.02 College of Graduate Studies and Research Enrollment Policy
OP 42.03 Graduate Students Employed as TA GA and GRA
OP 42.04 Academic Status Graduate Students
OP 42.07 Graduate Council
OP 42.08 Graduate Faculty
OP 42.10 Use of Graduate Tuition Surcharge Funds
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44 Information Technology
OP 44.00 Information Security Roles and Responsibilities
OP 44.01 Acceptable Use Policy
OP 44.02 Access Control
OP 44.03 Awareness and Training
OP 44.04 Audit and Accountability
OP 44.05 Security Assessment and Authorization
OP 44.06 Configuration Management
OP 44.07 Contingency Planning
OP 44.08 Identification and Authentication
OP 44.09 Incident Response
OP 44.10 Maintenance
OP 44.11 Media Protection
OP 44.12 Personnel Security
OP 44.13 Physical and Environmental Protection
OP 44.14 System Security Planning
OP 44.15 Program Management
OP 44.16 Risk Assessment
OP 44.17 System and Communications Protection
OP 44.18 System and Information Integrity
OP 44.19 System and Services Acquisition
OP 44.20 Information Privacy and Protection
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46 Library
OP 46.01 Angelo State University Library
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50 Payroll
OP 50.01 Reporting Withholding Taxes on Employee Bonuses, Awards, and Prizes
OP 50.02 Distribution of Payroll Checks
OP 50.03 Replacement of Payroll Checks
OP 50.04 Payroll Deduction Designated to ASU for Charitable Contributions
OP 50.05 Payroll Overpayment Policy
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52 Human Resources
OP 52.02 Ethics and Standards of Conduct Policy
OP 52.04 Attendance
OP 52.05 Beginning and Ending Dates of Employment
OP 52.07 Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
OP 52.08 Compliance Training
OP 52.09 Definitions of Employee Categories
OP 52.10 Employee Conduct, Coaching, Corrective Action, and Termination
OP 52.12 President’s Award for Staff Excellence
OP 52.13 Employee Records, Access to Information, and Employment Verifications
OP 52.15 Equal Employment Opportunity
OP 52.16 Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
OP 52.17 Staff Employee Complaint Procedure
OP 52.18 Longevity and Hazardous Duty Pay
OP 52.19 Holidays
OP 52.20 Staffing During Inclement Weather or Adverse Conditions
OP 52.21 Faculty and Staff Job Posting and Hiring Process
OP 52.24 Lunch and Break Periods
OP 52.25 Military Leave
OP 52.26 Nepotism
OP 52.27 New Employee On-boarding and Orientation
OP 52.28 Hours of Work, Overtime, and Compensatory Time
OP 52.29 Optional Retirement Program (ORP)
OP 52.31 Multiple State Employment and Other Outside Employment
OP 52.34 Pay Plan
OP 52.35 Performance Evaluations
OP 52.36 Political Activities of University Employees
OP 52.37 Moving Expenses
OP 52.39 Separation from University Employment
OP 52.41 Sick Leave Pool
OP 52.42 Staff Sick Leave
OP 52.44 Student Employment
OP 52.45 Tax Sheltered Annuity/Deferred Compensation Plan
OP 52.47 Temporary Employment
OP 52.49 Vacation Leave
OP 52.50 Work Authorization and Eligibility Requirements
OP 52.52 Dress Policy
OP 52.53 Employment of Foreign Nationals
OP 52.54 Employee Transfers
OP 52.55 Criminal History Record Information for Security Sensitive Positions
OP 52.56 Employee and Applicant Reporting of Criminal History
OP 52.57 Early Return-to-Work, Alternate, and Light Duty Assignments
OP 52.58 Workers’ Compensation Insurance
OP 52.59 Miscellaneous Time Away From Work
OP 52.60 Reduction in Force
OP 52.61 Break Time for Nursing Mothers
OP 52.63 Veterans’ Employment Preference
OP 52.64 Consensual Relationships
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54 Purchasing and Payables
OP 54.01 Entertainment Policy
OP 54.02 Historically Underutilized Businesses
OP 54.03 Purchase of Food
OP 54.04 Purchase of Goods and Services
OP 54.06 Expenditure of Restricted Gift Funds
OP 54.07 Expenditure of Special Contributions
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56 Research
OP 56.01 Sponsored Research Contracts and Grants
OP 56.02 Misconduct in Research
OP 56.03 Protection of Human Subjects in Research
OP 56.04 Preparing and Monitoring Subaward Agreements
OP 56.05 Signature and Submission Authority for Sponsored Projects
OP 56.06 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee IACUC
OP 56.07 Facilities and Administrative Cost Recovery and Disbursement
OP 56.08 Disclosure of Significant Financial Interests that may Represent Conflicts of Interests
OP 56.09 Effort Reporting and Certification for Grants, Contracts, and Other Sponsored Agreements
OP 56.10 Intellectual Property Rights
OP 56.11 Cost Transfers Involving Sponsored Projects and Cost Share Funds
OP 56.12 Payments to Participants in Research Studies and Other Sponsored Projects
OP 56.13 Training in Responsible Conduct of Research
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60 Residential Programs
OP 60.02 Housing Policy
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62 Security
OP 62.01 Confidentiality of Information on the Banner Advance System
OP 62.02 Alarm Policy and Procedures
OP 62.03 Red Flag Rules
OP 62.04 University Emergency Operations Plan
OP 62.05 Video Security/Surveillance Systems
OP 62.06 Annual Crime Reporting - Clery Act Compliance
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64 Student Services and Registrars
OP 64.01 Involuntary Withdrawals of Students
OP 64.02 Veterans’ Education Benefits and Work-Study Program
OP 64.03 Reporting Student Deaths
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66 Traffic and Parking
OP 66.01 Traffic and Parking Regulations
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70 Travel
OP 70.01 Travel Guidelines & Definitions
OP 70.02 Authorization for Official Travel
OP 70.03 University Paid Expenses
OP 70.04 Reimbursement of Travel Expenses
OP 70.06 Travel by Prospective Employees
OP 70.07 International Travel
OP 70.08 Use of the State Travel Card
OP 70.09 Student Travel
OP 70.10 International Travel Insurance Program
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74 University Facilities and Services
OP 74.01 University Facilities
OP 74.02 Mail Services
OP 74.03 Activity Cards
OP 74.04 Abandoned Personal Property
OP 74.06 Alcohol Beverage Policy and Procedure
OP 74.07 Freedom of Expression Activities
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76 University General Information
OP 76.01 Copyright Ownership and Administration
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Sections
01 Chancellor
02 President
04 Academic Affairs - General
06 Academic Policies - Faculty
10 Academic Policies - Students
12 Academic Programs
14 Accounting and Financial
16 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
20 Athletics
22 Audit Services
24 Communication Services
26 Communications and Marketing
30 Contracting
32 Development
34 Environmental Health and Safety Program
36 Facilities Management
40 Facilities Planning and Construction
42 Graduate Programs (Faculty and Students)
44 Information Technology
46 Library
50 Payroll
52 Human Resources
54 Purchasing and Payables
56 Research
60 Residential Programs
62 Security
64 Student Services and Registrars
66 Traffic and Parking
70 Travel
74 University Facilities and Services
76 University General Information