New and Proposed Regulations and Policies

The following Policies and Regulations that have been adopted and amended in the last 30 days are listed below for informational purposes only. The documents are in PDF format. Please download Adobe Reader in order to view the documents. 

New and Amended Regulations and Policies
Adopted Date Title Regulation or Policy Number New, Amended, or Technically Amended
3-21-23 Appropriate Use of Information Technology Resources Policy 0-502 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Distance Learning for Students Located in Certain Embargoed Countries Policy 10-067 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Compensation  Regulation 10.202 Updated to be substantive - please see below for commenting
1-30-23 Inventions and Works Policy 0-300 Technically Amended
1-30-23 SOCAT Health and Wellness Interventions Regulation 6.0163 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Use of University Space for Class or Class Related Activities Policy 10-503 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Religious Holidays: Observance by University Employees  Policy 0-602 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Financial Aid Administration, Distribution and Use of Financial Aid Resources Regulation 3.0121 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Post-Retirement Employment Policy 0-614 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Time Worked – Participation on Committees and Elected Bodies Policy 0-600 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Graduate Studies – Administration of the Office of Policy 11-001 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Degree Progression and Completion Deadlines for Undergraduate Students  Policy 10-505 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Academic Program Review and Specialized Accreditations Policy 10-062 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Posthumous Degrees Policy 10-047 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Financial Aid on Refunds and Payments Policy 10-013 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Student Registration Changes, Initial, Drop/Add, Withdrawal, and Auditing Policy 10-006 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Academic Integrity of Students Regulation 3.027 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Operations Policy 6-036 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Admission to and Registration in Non-Degree Programs  Policy 30-055 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Academic Renewal Policy 10-075 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Child Abuse Reporting Policy 6-032 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Initiative: USF, Portal, and Security & Fire Safety Reporting Compliance Policy 0-233 Technically Amended
1-30-23 General Student Grievance Process Policy 30-054 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Access to Student Health and Counseling Center Services Regulation 6.0161 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Veteran Students’ Services and Award of Academic Credit  Regulation 6.0025 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Institutional Conflicts of Interest in Research Policy 0-317 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Export Control Compliance Policy 0-316 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Ionizing Radiation and Laser Safety Programs Policy 0-315 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Scientific Diving Policy 0-312 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Biosafety Program  Policy 0-311 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Individual Conflicts of Interest in USF Research Projects and USF Financial Conflicts of Interest (FCOI) Policy 0-309 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Use of Animals in Research, Teaching, or Testing  Policy 0-308 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Radioactive Waste Disposal Fees  Policy 0-307 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Use of Human Subjects in Research  Policy 0-305 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Inventions and Works Regulation 12.003 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Florida Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees; Compliance and Disclosure  Policy 0-027 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Accident/Injury and Loss Control Prevention Policy 6-011 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Recruitment and Hiring of University Employees  Policy 0-617 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Flexible Work Arrangements Policy 0-612 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Alcohol and Drug Testing – Positions Regulated by DOT & USCG Policy 0-611 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Non-Reappointment (Staff) Regulation 10.210 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Evaluations  Regulation 10.207 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Morsani College of Medicine Faculty Restrictive Covenants Regulation 10.114 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Faculty Grievances  Regulation 10.113 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Faculty Separations from Employment and Layoff  Regulation 10.111 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Faculty Benefits and Hours of Work  Regulation 10.104 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Faculty Compensation  Regulation 10.103 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Faculty Recruitment, Selection, Appointment  Regulation 10.102 Technically Amended
1-30-23 International Students Policy 30-007 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Academic Departments/Schools, Academic/Student Success Offices: Changes of Name Policy 10-508 Technically Amended
1-30-23 USF International Travel Authority Policy 10-507 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Captioning and Access of Media Used in Course Content  Policy 10-506 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Archives of the University of South Florida Policy 10-208 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Faculty Credentials for Teaching Undergraduate and Graduate Courses Policy 10-115 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Representation of Educational Program Material Policy 10-070 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Identity Verification of Distance Education Policy 10-066 Technically Ameded
1-30-23 Credit Hours Policy 10-065 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Accreditation Reporting Policy 10-064 Technically Amended
1-30-23 University Institutes and Centers Policy 10-063 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Substantive Change Reporting Policy 10-061 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Attendance for the Observance of Religious Days by Students Policy  10-045 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Transient Students  Policy 10-001 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Financial Aid Regulation 3.0120 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Academic Curricular Offerings Regulation 3.038 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Associate in Arts Degree Regulation 3.019 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Deletion of Courses from Catalogs and Common Course Designation and Numbering System Regulation 3.017 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Graduate Degree Requirements Regulation 3.009 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Degree Requirements: Baccalaureate/Undergraduate Regulation  3.007 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Student Records Regulation 2.0021 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Consensual Relationships Policy 1-022 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Intercollegiate Athletics Administration & Program Operation   Policy 0-236 Technically Amended
1-30-23 NCAA Compliance & Cooperation Policy 0-234 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Sunshine Law/Public Meetings (Requirements for Search and Screen Committees) Policy 0-107 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Public Records Law Compliance and Record Confidentiality  Policy 0-106 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Legal Process Compliance and Responding to Communications from Attorneys and Court Officials Policy 0-103 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Delegations of General Authority and Signatory Authority  Policy 0-100 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Confidentiality and Disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI) Policy 0-019 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Retaliation, Retribution, or Reprisals Prohibited  Policy 0-020 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Official USF Policies Manual Policy 0-002 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Regulation and Policy Development  Policy 0-001 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Federal Injunctions Against Bootlegging – Yuengling Center Events Policy 0-010 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Office of Internal Audit Policy 0-025 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Internal Control Policy 0-023 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Background Screenings for Summer Programs Involving Children Policy 0-029 Technically Amended
1-30-23 USF Compliance & Ethics Program Policy 0-026 Technically Amended
1-30-23 WUSF Public Broadcasting Policy 10-046 Technically Amended
1-30-23 USF Publications  Policy 0-209 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Digital Communications  Policy 0-206 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Real Property Policy Policy 09-001 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Derivatives Policy Policy 06-002 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Debt Management Policy  Policy 06-003 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Auxiliary Fund Internal Loan Policy Policy 5-031 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Contractor and Vendor Selection and Procurement Processes Policy 5-029 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Textbook and Supply Ordering Policy 5-019 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Asset/Property Management  Policy 5-014 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Central Billing Policy 2-004 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Revenues and Expense Refunds Control for USF Policy 2-002 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Financial Transaction Authorizations Policy 2-001 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Concession Funds Policy 0-500 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Identity Theft Program Procedures and Protocol Policy 0-109 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Operation and Use of USF Owned or Leased Aircraft Policy 0-021 Technically Amended
1-30-23 University Residence Halls  Regulation 6.013 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Waiver and Exemptions of Tuition and Fees Regulation 4.0108 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Student Registration Regulation 4.0101 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Leasing Regulation 4.012 Technically Amended
1-30-23 USF Alumni Association, Inc. (a DSO) Policy 0-230 Technically Amended
1-30-23 USF Foundation Policy 0-228 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Naming of Institutional Facilities Policy 0-220 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Environmental Health and Safety Policy 6-006 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Fire and Emergency Evacuation Drills Policy 6-025 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Development (Fundraising) and Coordination of Development Programs and Activities Policy 0-216 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Utility Distribution Services Policy Policy 6-039 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Essential Personnel Policy 6-037 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Bloodborne Pathogens  Policy 6-031 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Campus Design & Construction Program Policy 6-022 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Campus Master Planning Program Policy 6-021 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Space File Management Program Policy 6-020 Technically Amended
1-30-23 USF Building Code Administration Program  Policy 6-019 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Cart/Utility Vehicle Operation  Policy 6-018 Technically Amended
1-30-23 University Vehicles – Vehicle Use on Official USF Business Policy 6-013 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Access Control to Buildings and Facilities Policy 6-012 Technically Amended
1-30-23 USF Emergency Management Policy 6-010 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Risk Management and Insurance Programs Policy 5-013 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Equipment Construction and Installation  Policy 3-002 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Use of University Space (All-Inclusive) Policy 0-505 Technically Amended
1-30-23 No Trespass and Loitering Regulation 4.0140 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Traffic and Moving Violations Regulation 4.0011 Technically Amended
1-30-23 Parking General Guidelines, Registration, Rates, and Penalties Regulation 4.0010 Technically Amended

Proposed Regulations and Policies (status noted with regard to comment period and further review, if applicable)

 
Posted Date Title Regulation or Policy Number New, Amend, or Repeal Status Comment Period Closing Date User Feedback
3/15/23 Testing and Final Examinations Regulation TBD New proposed Regulation Proposed 4/14/23 Comment Period Open
2/22/23 Compensation Regulation 10.202 Amended Proposed 3/24/23 Comment Period Open
2/22/23 Educational Sites: Establishment, Reclassification, Relocation, and Closure  Regulation  TBD New proposed Regulation Proposed 3/24/23 Comment Period Open
2/22/23 Specialized Admissions Policy TBD New Proposed Policy Proposed 3/24/23 Comment Period Open
2/22/23 Administration of Sponsored Research Subagreements Policy 0-302 Amend Proposed 3/24/23 Comment Period Open
2/22/23 Academic Freedom and Responsibility Policy 10-050 Amend Proposed 3/24/23 Comment Period Open
2/22/23 Misconduct in Research  Policy 0-301 Amend Proposed 3/24/23 Comment Period Open
2/22/23 Florida Endowment Trust Funds for Eminent Scholars and Challenge Grants Regulation 11.002 Amend Proposed 3/24/23 Comment Period Open
2/22/23 Information Technology Resources – Use and Protection  Policy 0-501 Amend Proposed 3/24/23 Comment Period Open
2/22/23 Non-traditional Education Including Online Delivery and Continuing Education Policy 10-042 Amend Proposed 3/24/23 Comment Period Open
2/22/23 Admission to Baccalaureate Programs of University of South Florida Regulation 3.018 Amend Proposed 3/24/23

Comment Period Open