Proposed P&P

• New and Recently Updated UCR Policies

  This is a selected list of UCR policies and procedures that have recently been updated (newly issued or revised), beginning with the most recent effective policy.

  Travel & Entertainment Corporate Charge Card

  Travel & Entertainment Corporate Charge Card - (Effective 9/1/2025)
   

  Volunteers and Contingent Workers

  Volunteers and Contingent Workers - (Effective 8/21/2025

   

  Moving and Relocation Expense Reimbursements for Staff Employees 

  Moving and Relocation Expense Reimbursement for Staff Employees - (Effective 6/30/2025)

   

  Moving and Relocation Expense Reimbursements for Academic Employees 

  Moving and Relocation Expense Reimbursement for Academic Employees - (Effective 6/30/2025)

   

  Campus Procedures for Establishing, Increasing, Reducing or Eliminating Campus-Based Student Fees

  Campus Procedure for Establishing, Increasing, Reducing or Eliminating Campus-Based Student Fees - (Effective 1/4/2025)

   

  The following three policies related to the use of campus space now comply with the new California legislative mandates and provide clearer and up-to-date direction to the community. 

  Expressive Activities; Time, Place and Manner Policy 

  The revised Policy applies to Expressive Activities on campus and is designed to ensure that demonstrations, assemblies, rallies, and similar activities do not infringe on the rights of individuals or groups, harm University property, or disrupt University programs or activities. The revisions comply with systemwide direction and include provisions regarding identification and compliance with campus officials. The revisions also re-organize restrictions into logical categories to make the policy easier to follow and apply.   

  Expressive Activities: Time, Place and Manner Policy - (Effective 10/4/2024)

  
  Posting Policy for Students

  This policy updates and replaces several older campus policies (including the current 700-50, the HUB posting policy, and Policy 700-20) and creates a consistent set of rules for the campus. The policy applies to flyers, posters, signs, banners, flags, and other Printed Materials and sets rules for how, when, and where they may be posted (or otherwise displayed). This policy is a companion policy to Policy 700-52: Temporary Signage and Banners, which applies to employees and third parties (not students).  

  Posting Policy for Students - (Effective 10/3/2024)

  
  Policy Prohibiting Camping on University Property

  California law prohibits camping on campus and other University property, without permission. This policy follows this law and allows camping (or use of camping equipment) with the permission of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (for student requests) or the Vice Chancellor for Planning, Budget & Administration (for all other requests). 

  Policy Prohibiting Camping on University Property - (Effective 10/3/2024)

   

  Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications Policy

  This policy was was revised with the approval of the Chief Compliance Officer effective September 27, 2024, to expand the provisions regarding Emergency Notifications and change the policy title.

  Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications Policy - (Effective 9/27/2024)

  For additional policies, visit the UCR Policies & Procedures website at: https://policyking.ucr.edu/home

• Newly Proposed or Proposed Revisions to UCR Policies

  Coming soon

• New and Recently Updated Presidential (UC) Policies

  To view new and recently updated UC Presidential Policies, visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/advanced-search.php?action=welcome&op=browse&recent=1)

• Proposed Presidential (UC) Policies or Procedures or Proposed Revisions

  This section includes Presidential Policies that have been added, updated, or revised and are posted to allow review of the changes:

  The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the proposed Presidential Policy on Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct (UC Research Misconduct Policy). The proposed policy updates the current University Policy on Integrity in Research.

  On September 6, 2024, the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued revised regulations on research misconduct, Public Health Service Policies on Research Misconduct (PHS Regulations). The PHS Regulations apply to institutions starting January 1, 2026.

  The UC Research Misconduct Policy includes the following:
  • Publication in the correct format for UC Presidential Policies.
  • Adoption of definitions related to research misconduct provided in the Federal Policy on Research Misconduct.
  • Restatement that UC is committed to maintaining the integrity of scholarship and research, responding to allegations of research misconduct, and to fostering a climate conducive to research integrity in accordance with the UC Statement of Ethical Values.
  • A Procedures Section that directs Locations to implement local policies and procedures for responding to allegations of research misconduct, including complying with federal policies and conditions of extramural awards.
  
  Draft Presidential Policy Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct - clean copy
  Draft Presidential Policy Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct - track changes copy
  
  Research Policy Analysis and Coordination (RPAC) would appreciate receiving your comments no later than December 19, 2025.  Please submit your comments to RPAC@ucop.edu.  If you have any questions, please contact Timothy Miller at Timothy.Miller@ucop.edu.