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Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 45 - ANIMAL CONTROL (REPEALED) › Section 573-045-0010 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  167.310-ORS
				  167.350, ORS
				  351.070, ORS
				  609.095 & ORS
				  609.090
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  167.310-ORS
				  167.350, ORS
				  351.070, ORS
				  609.095 & ORS
				  609.090
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 45 - ANIMAL CONTROL (REPEALED) › Section 573-045-0020 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  167.310-ORS
				  167.350, ORS
				  351.070, ORS
				  609.095 & ORS
				  609.090
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  167.310-ORS
				  167.350, ORS
				  351.070, ORS
				  609.095 & ORS
				  609.090
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 50 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF VEHICLES › Section 573-050-0005 - Authority to Establish Motor Vehicle Regulations

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Authority to establish regulations governing the use of motor
				vehicles on the Southern Oregon University (SOU) campus for visitors, faculty,
				staff, and students is derived from ORS
				352.360 and action of the Oregon
				University System pursuant to such statute. The regulations as herein published
				have been approved by the Office of the Chancellor and filed with the Secretary
				of State in accordance with provisions of ORS
				183.310 to
				183.500. Strict enforcement of
				these regulations is necessary to minimize congestion, maintain safety on
				campus streets, enhance security, and maximize the use of existing parking
				facilities.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  352.360
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 50 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF VEHICLES › Section 573-050-0010 - Application of Motor Vehicle Laws of the State of Oregon and the City of Ashland

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All motor vehicle laws of the State of Oregon and City of
				Ashland, including specifically, but not by way of limitation, ORS Chapters
				810, 811, 814, 815, and 816, together with amendments hereafter adopted, are
				applicable and enforceable on the campus of Southern Oregon University to the
				same extent as if this campus and its streets were public
				highways.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  352.360
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 50 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF VEHICLES › Section 573-050-0015 - Definitions

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(1) For the purpose
			 of these regulations, the word "parking" means any vehicle which is stopped
			 and/or waiting, regardless of the period of time the vehicle is stopped or
			 whether a driver is present, except for a vehicle immobilized by traffic
			 control, congestion, or accident.
(2) The word "vehicle" means any type of
			 motor-powered conveyance including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks,
			 trailers, motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, bicycles, skateboards, personal
			 assistive mobility devices and all methods of transportation on
			 wheels.
(3) The word "permit" as
			 used in these regulations includes all the following:
(a) Faculty/Staff decal/hang tag.
(b) Student Commuter decal;
(c) Residence Hall decal;
(d) Motorcycle and Scooter decal;
(e) Carpool decal;
(f) Temporary Substitute permit;
(g) Weekly Parking permit;
(h) Guest Parking permit;
(i) Service Vehicle permit;
(j) Daily Parking permit.
(k) Special Permits
(l) Meter Receipt Permits
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 50 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF VEHICLES › Section 573-050-0016 - Service Vehicles, Delivery Vehicles, and Loading Zones

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(1) Loading Zones:
(a) Loading zones are located throughout the
			 campus and are reserved for people loading and unloading heavy or bulky
			 packages;
(b) Signed loading zones
			 are limited to 30-minute occupancy;
(c) Loading zones are enforced at all times
			 unless otherwise posted.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 50 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF VEHICLES › Section 573-050-0020 - Driver Responsibility

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(1) All
			 persons operating vehicles on campus are responsible for knowing and adhering
			 to the regulations herein. All parking and vehicle operating regulations are
			 enforced 24 hours per day unless posted otherwise. All vehicles driven or
			 parked on SOU property shall be legally licensed and operated by a legally
			 licensed driver. The license must be displayed upon request of Campus Public
			 Safety Officers.
(2) The
			 responsibility for locating a legal parking space rests with the operator of
			 the vehicle. Lack of parking space or an overabundance of parking space is not
			 a valid excuse for violating any University parking regulation.
(3) Persons whose vehicles have broken down
			 on the campus must immediately notify Parking Services. Major mechanical
			 repairs to vehicles on the campus are prohibited. Abandoned or junked vehicles
			 remaining on the campus more than 72 hours will be removed at the owner's
			 expense. Unlicensed vehicles parked on the campus will be considered abandoned
			 and subject to removal at the owner's expense. Unlicensed vehicles include
			 those with expired vehicle registration. Campus parking includes the parking
			 lots located at Family Housing.
(4) Southern Oregon University assumes no
			 liability for personal injuries or for the care and/or protection of any
			 vehicle or its contents while the vehicle is operated or parked on campus.
(5) Vehicles involved in driving
			 safety violations may have their vehicle permits to park on campus revoked by
			 Parking Services Enforcement Director. Revocations may be appealed through the
			 Traffic Appeals Board process.
(6)
			 Persons using physical or verbal abuse in violation of university conduct rules
			 directed at Parking officials, Campus Public Safety personnel, and/or any
			 University Parking staff may have their vehicle permits to park on campus
			 revoked by the Campus Public Safety Director. Revocations may be appealed
			 through the Traffic Appeals Board process.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  352.360
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 50 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF VEHICLES › Section 573-050-0030 - Driving and Parking Regulations on Campus

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The Vice President for Finance and Administration, in
				consultation with the Transportation Planning and Parking Committee (TPPC),
				will designate parking areas on campus.
(1) Anyone operating a vehicle on campus will
			 observe posted speed limits, barricades, bicycle lanes, crosswalks, and stop
			 signs and will drive in a safe and prudent manner. The speed limit on campus is
			 15 MPH. Driving or parking vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, mopeds, scooters,
			 or motorized bicycles on sidewalks, lawns, and other areas not designated for
			 driving, parking, or public thoroughfare is prohibited.
(2) Regulations may change from time to time.
			 In the event of conflict between traffic signs or markings and printed
			 regulations, the signs or markings will prevail.
(3) Vehicles shall be parked within indicated
			 parking areas only. All campus lots are enforced year round, including summer
			 term and holidays.
(4) Non-SOU
			 service or delivery vehicles must be parked in parking spaces and will be cited
			 for improper parking if parked on the grass, sidewalk, yellow zone, etc.
			 Exceptions to this rule may only be considered if it is requested from Parking
			 Services before parking in a no parking zone.
(5) Residence Hall (red) parking areas, and
			 pay lots are enforced 24 hours a day. All other lots are enforced as indicted
			 herein:
(a) Faculty/staff (yellow) enforced
			 6A-6P, after 6P and weekends any university permit including a paid meter pass
			 is valid. Faculty lots are enforced 24 hours per day unless otherwise
			 posted.
(b) Commuter lots (green)
			 enforced 6A-6P, after 6P and weekends any university permit is valid. All lots
			 are enforced 24 hours per day unless otherwise posted. After business hours any
			 color permit or valid meter permit are permitted to park in yellow/green
			 parking lots.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 50 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF VEHICLES › Section 573-050-0035 - Transportation Planning and Parking Committee

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(1) The Transportation Planning and Parking
			 Committee (TPPC), is established to advise on policies, procedures, and
			 programs which address the transportation needs of students, faculty, staff,
			 and visitors who access the Ashland campus, including routes and parking within
			 the campus. Further, the committee makes recommendations creating or modifying
			 traffic and parking policies and assists in the equitable, effective, and
			 economic regulation of vehicle use on campus. Included in these duties is the
			 adjudication of second appeals for parking citations and consideration of
			 petitions for reserved parking. The committee will be convened as necessary to
			 serve as the institution's Vehicle Accident Review Board.
(2) The TPPC will include three faculty or
			 unclassified members identified through the Administrative Committee
			 appointment procedure, three student members recommended by the Student Senate,
			 and three classified staff members identified through the Administrative
			 Committee appointment procedure. All members are subject to final confirmation
			 by the President or the President's designee. A minimum of three members at a
			 meeting shall constitute a quorum. Final authority for traffic parking policies
			 will rest with the Director of Campus Public Safety/Parking.
(3) Each member of the TPPC will be appointed
			 for the period of three years. Terms of office will be staggered to provide
			 continuity.
(4) The Director of
			 Campus Public Safety/Parking, being responsible for the enforcement of these
			 regulations, has authority over TPPC, and makes the final decisions. The
			 purpose of the TPPC is for advising and recommendations.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  352.360
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 50 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF VEHICLES › Section 573-050-0040 - Penalties for Offenses

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Multiple violations may be cited for a single incident:
(1) Failure to display valid permit: Fine
			 $30.
(2) Fraudulent display of
			 permit: Fine $85.
(3) Permit not
			 affixed: Fine $25.
(4) Improper
			 permit: Fine $20.
(5) Parking in
			 disabled space: $450.
(6) Overtime
			 parking: Fine $25.
(7) Blocking
			 wheel chair ramp: Fine $100.
(8)
			 Improper parking: Fine $30.
(9)
			 Parking in reserved space: Fine $75.
(10) Blocking traffic: Fine $50.
(11) Boot vehicle: Fine $50.00
(12) Abandoning a vehicle: Fine $100.
(13) Meter permit expired: Fine
			 $10. (Note: this violation is only for vehicles that purchased a meter permit
			 that same calendar day. Vehicles displaying expired meter permits from previous
			 days receive the $30.00 fine for having no permit displayed).
(14) Failure to display a license plate or
			 valid temporary license plate: $25.
(15) A vehicle may be towed off campus
			 property and impounded at the owner's expense (including additional fines)
			 under the following circumstances:
(a) Any
			 vehicle is causing imminent danger to people or University property;
(b) Any vehicle is without a valid yellow,
			 green, or red parking permit and has records of $100 or more in unpaid
			 citations (may be towed or booted);
(c) Any vehicle is left parked or standing in
			 an area not normally used for parking, including parking on a sidewalk or on
			 grass;
(d) Any vehicle is
			 improperly parked in a disabled space;
(e) Any vehicle is blocking traffic, another
			 vehicle, any door or fire exit, access to any trash container, fire lane,
			 crosswalk, driveway, or it poses any other safety hazard (may also be cited for
			 blocking traffic);
(f) Any vehicle
			 is determined to be abandoned on University property.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 55 - POLICY ON SMOKING IN UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS AND ON UNIVERSITY OWNED PROPERTY (REPEALED) › Section 573-055-0010 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070 & ORS
				  433.835 - ORS
				  433.850
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070 & ORS
				  433.835 - ORS
				  433.850
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 55 - POLICY ON SMOKING IN UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS AND ON UNIVERSITY OWNED PROPERTY (REPEALED) › Section 573-055-0020 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 55 - POLICY ON SMOKING IN UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS AND ON UNIVERSITY OWNED PROPERTY (REPEALED) › Section 573-055-0030 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 55 - POLICY ON SMOKING IN UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS AND ON UNIVERSITY OWNED PROPERTY (REPEALED) › Section 573-055-0040 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 55 - POLICY ON SMOKING IN UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS AND ON UNIVERSITY OWNED PROPERTY (REPEALED) › Section 573-055-0050 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 70 - RESIDENCE HALLS (REPEALED) › Section 573-070-0067 - Student Housing and Residential Life Student Conduct Policies and Procedures

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(1) All
			 student housing rules and regulations, as well as judicial policies and
			 procedures governing student conduct in and around the residence halls, shall
			 be published in the following documents:
(a)
			 The Southern Oregon University Residence Hall Handbook;
(b) Residence hall rules and regulations may
			 also be published in the Southern Oregon University Student Handbook.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 70 - RESIDENCE HALLS (REPEALED) › Section 573-070-0068 - Resident Hall Policy Implementation

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(1) All agencies affected by any change in
			 policy shall be notified of any and all policy changes no less than ten working
			 days before the changes are implemented:
(2) In the case of a policy change that would
			 affect the student population of the residence halls, the students shall be
			 informed and the policy change implemented in the following manner:
(a) Notice of the policy change shall be sent
			 to the following agencies:
(A) The Housing
			 and Residential Life Office;
(B)
			 The office of the Student Advocate.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 71 - FAMILY HOUSING POLICIES (REPEALED) › Section 573-071-0010 - Repealed

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Publications: The publication(s) referred to or incorporated
				  by reference in this rule are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 75 - CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (REPEALED) › Section 573-075-0120 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS 315
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070, 580-13 & Family
				  Educ. & Privacy Act
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 75 - CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (REPEALED) › Section 573-075-0200 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS 315
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070, OAR 580-013 &
				  Family Educ., Privacy Act
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 75 - CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (REPEALED) › Section 573-075-0230 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS 315
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070, 580-13 & Family
				  Educ., Privacy Act
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 75 - CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (REPEALED) › Section 573-075-0240 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS 315
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070, 580-13 & Family
				  Educ., Privacy Act
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 75 - CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (REPEALED) › Section 573-075-0250 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS 315
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070, 580-13 & Family
				  Educ., Privacy Act
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 75 - CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (REPEALED) › Section 573-075-0260 - Repealed

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Publications: Publications referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 315
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070, 580-13 & Family
				  Educ., Privacy Act
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 80 - STUDENT HEALTH CENTER (REPEALED) › Section 573-080-0005 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070,
				  351.590,
				  689.605 & OAR
				  580-011-0005
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 80 - STUDENT HEALTH CENTER (REPEALED) › Section 573-080-0025 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070,
				  351.590,
				  689.605 & OAR
				  580-011-0005
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 573 - SOUTHERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 95 - ACADEMIC STANDARDS/GRADING GRIEVANCE POLICY (REPEALED) › Section 573-095-0000 - Repealed

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Stat. Auth: ORS
				  351.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  351.070
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES › Section 574-001-0000 - Notice of Proposed Rule

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Prior to the adoption, amendment or repeal of any permanent rule, the agency shall give notice of its intended action:
(1) In the Secretary of State's Bulletin referred to in ORS 183.360 at least 21 days prior to the effective date of the rule;
(2) By mailing a copy of the notice to persons on the Western Oregon University mailing list established pursuant to ORS 183.335(8) at least 28 days before the effective date of the rule;
(3) By mailing a copy of the notice to legislators specified in ORS 183.335(15) at least 49 days before the effective date of the rule; and
(4) By mailing a copy of the notice to the following persons, organizations, or publications:
(a) Chancellor of the Board of Higher Education;
(b) Western Oregon University's Faculty Senate President;
(c) Western Oregon University's Staff Senate President;
(d) Western Oregon University's Student Body President;
(e) Western Oregon Journal student publication;
(f) The Associated Press;
(g) Statesman Journal -- Salem;
(h) Itemizer Observer -- Dallas;
(i) WOU Bulletin.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0005 - Persons Entitled to be Heard

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(1) Any student, former student, or applicant for admission to this institution wrongfully or erroneously denied registration or having such registration wrongfully or erroneously cancelled; or
(2) Any student wrongfully or erroneously required to pay a fine or penalty to the university except a parking or traffic fee or fine; or
(3) Any person wrongfully or erroneously having money withheld by this institution; or
(4) Any student or former student whose request for an amendment of his education records has been denied by the university.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented:ORS 352.200
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0010 - Definitions

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(1) "Grievant" means any person mentioned in OAR 574-010-0005  but does not mean a person whose complaint is subject to being processed by a grievance procedure established pursuant to or by a collective bargaining agreement.
(2) "Committee" means the Student Grievance and Concerns Committee. The committee is a group of faculty members, staff members and one student representative selected to review current formal and informal academic and non-academic grievance procedures, consider and act upon grievance petitions, educate the college community about the grievance process, and investigate and alert the Faculty Senate and the campus community of issues concerning students which the Committee believes are of significance to faculty.
Stat. Auth.:
Stats. Implemented:ORS 351
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0020 - Procedure for Informal Hearing

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Any person aggrieved as defined in OAR 574-010-0005  and 574-010-0010  shall briefly state the objection to the action taken or proposed by the university, and shall request referral to a person in a Supervisory position with sufficient authority and access to knowledge of the circumstances to resolve the grievance. Such Supervisory official shall promptly arrange an opportunity for the Grievant and the Supervisor to discuss the grievance at a time and place suitable to both. If a matter cannot be resolved by the Supervisor, or by some other university official to whom the Supervisor may refer the grievance, the Grievant then may request a hearing. The request shall be in writing, and shall be given to the Supervisor or other university official with whom the Grievant has been discussing the grievance. Such written request may be informal, shall be signed by the Grievant, and shall be submitted within ten days after completing the discussion of the grievance.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented:ORS 183 & 351.070
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0030 - Order When Grievant Fails to Appear

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(1) When the Grievant fails to appear at the specified time and place, or at the time to which the hearing may have been continued by mutual consent or by order of the Student Grievance and Concerns Committee, the university shall issue a decision based on the information available to it.
(2) The decision supporting the action of the university shall set forth the material on which the action is based, or the material shall be attached to and made a part of the decision.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented:ORS 183 & 351.070
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0060 - When OAR 574-010-0005 Through 574-010-0055 Do Not Apply

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OAR 574-010-0005  through 574-010-0030  do not apply to procedures for imposition of sanctions on an academic staff member.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented:ORS 351.070
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0065 - Purpose and General Explanation

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(1) This procedure is established for the purpose of assuring all unclassified professional employees at Western Oregon University of the right to have their grievances receive fair, orderly and expeditious consideration. The emphasis is on solving problems in a collegial manner. The procedure encourages settlement of disputes at the lowest possible level by direct communications between conflicting parties.
(2) Any unclassified professional employee of Western Oregon University has the right to file a grievance if the employee believes that an unjust or inequitable act or omission has occurred, in violation of established institution written policies/procedure, state statute or rule. Disciplinary sanctions are imposed in accordance with OAR 580-021-0320 and shall not be subject to this grievance procedure.
(3) This right is in addition to that of an employee to appeal to the Employee Relations Board in accordance with the rules of that agency.
(4) At any step of the grievance procedure, an employee may be represented or assisted by anyone of his/her choosing. The expense for such representation shall be borne by the employee.
(5) Time limitations are provided for each step to assure quick response to the grievance. These limitations may be extended by mutual consent of the parties when placed in writing and attached to the written grievance.
(6) Once an employee has invoked the grievance procedure, he/she shall not be required to participate in any discussion of that grievance with a Supervisor or agent of the employer without the presence of his/her representative.
(7) If the Grievant is entitled to a contested case procedure, the Grievant may elect to use that procedure.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0067 - Definitions

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(1) "Grievance" means acts, omission or applications which allegedly violate University Policy, OUS Rules or Oregon Administrative Rules. Evaluation and disciplinary disputes are handled separately through the administrative organization. Grievances relating to charges of discrimination are to be filed with the University's Director of Human Resources.
(2) "Grievant" means one or more members of the Western Oregon University unclassified professional staff as listed on the official list of personnel.
(3) "Supervisor" is the employee responsible for the grievant's work assignment and evaluation.
(4) "Day" means calendar days unless expressly designated otherwise.
(5) "Vice President" is one of the following: Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for University Advancement, the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs or the Vice President for Finance and Administration.
(6) "President" is the President of the University.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0068 - General Provisions

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(1) Except in cases of illness, absence from the country, or official leave of absence, the Grievant shall be present in person when the grievance is presented and at any subsequent hearing.
(2) Failure to take action within the time limits specified at any step, including any extensions, shall be considered acceptance by the Grievant of the decision. Failure of the administration to communicate the decision on a grievance at any step within the time limits, including any extension thereof, shall allow the Grievant to proceed to the next step.
(3) If, at any time, a Grievant seeks resolution of a grievance through any agency outside Western Oregon University, whether administration or judicial, Western Oregon University shall have no obligation to proceed further under this procedure with respect to such a grievance.
(4) A Grievant may withdraw a grievance at any time.
(5) A Grievant will not be allowed to utilize more than one grievance procedure in pursuing relief from a given grievance. Should a Grievant be entitled to utilize more than one grievance procedure, a decision must be made at the time of filing the initial grievance concerning which grievance procedure will be followed.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0070 - Presentation of Grievance

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(1) Grievance shall be presented within 30 days from the date of the act or omission or from such date the Grievant knew or reasonably should have known of such act or omission, except in those cases where the Grievant is out of the country or on an official leave of absence.
(2) Informal Presentation of a Grievance:
(a) The Grievant shall orally present a grievance to Grievant's Supervisor. At the time of this presentation, the Grievant shall state that a grievance is being presented;
(b) The Supervisor shall discuss the grievance with the Grievant and shall endeavor to obtain whatever additional information may be necessary to take action on the grievance;
(c) If the grievance involves a person other than the Grievant and the Supervisor, the Supervisor shall, if possible, arrange a meeting which includes the other person involved. If this meeting establishes a need for more information than has already been presented or secured, the Supervisor shall gather such information;
(d) At this stage the persons involved shall make sincere and significant efforts to settle the grievance;
(e) Within 10 days of the oral presentation of the grievance, the Supervisor shall orally notify the Grievant of the outcome and record the date of notification.
(f) No grievance file shall be generated during the informal process.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0075 - Purpose and General Explanation

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The following procedure is to be used in resolving complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of age, disability, marital status, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. The complaint procedure is open to all employees, applicants and students except as collective bargaining agreements with the Service Employees International Union and the American Federation of Teachers take precedence reference Administrative Rules OAR 580-015-0090 et seq. For the purpose of this procedure, the following definitions shall be used.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented:ORS 351.070 & 351.200
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0080 - Definitions

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(1) "University Representative:" The person who is alleged to be responsible for the policy, practice or act considered by the Complainant to be discriminatory, also referred to as the "respondent."
(2) "Discrimination:" Any act or practice, either in form or operation, whether intended or unintended, that unreasonably differentiates among persons on the basis of age, disability, marital status, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
(3) "Complainant:" Person initiating a complaint.
(4) "Sexual Harassment:" Any repeated or unwanted sexual remarks or behavior which one finds objectionable, or which interferes with one's work. Sexual harassment is considered as discrimination on the basis of sex.
(5) "Status:" Role of Complainant at the time of the alleged discriminatory act, i.e., student, employee, applicant, etc.
(6) "Affirmative Action Officer:" The Director of Human Resources fills this role.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented:ORS 351.070
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 10 - RULES OF PROCEDURES FOR THE HANDLING OF DISPUTES AND GRIEVANCES FOR STUDENTS AND UNCLASSIFIED PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES, AND COMPLAINTS FOR DISCRIMINATION AT WOU › Section 574-010-0085 - Procedure

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A complaint alleging discrimination in employment originating with a university employee not otherwise covered by a collective bargaining agreement, or by a job applicant or student, shall be processed as described below:
(1) The Complainant is encouraged to attempt to resolve the complaint with the university representative responsible for the policy, practice or act considered discriminatory within five days of the allegedly discriminatory act. If no resolution is reached or a Complainant so chooses, a formal complaint of discrimination may be filed.
(2) To file a formal complaint, the Complainant shall complete a complaint of discrimination form within 12 months after the alleged discriminatory act. The complaint may be submitted in writing, or given orally to the affirmative action officer who will convert it to written form. The Complainant shall have access to all relevant records which are not protected under state and/or federal law. The written complaint shall contain the following:
(a) Complainant's name, address, status, and telephone number where the Complainant may be contacted;
(b) The date of the alleged act of discrimination and a detailed description;
(c) An outline of the attempts to resolve the complaint, including the name of the university representative responsible for the alleged discriminatory act and the date(s) of the attempts, if any, at resolution;
(d) All information pertinent to the complaint;
(e) Resolution proposed by the Complainant;
(f) Complainant's signature.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 20 - FACULTY RECORDS POLICY › Section 574-020-0001 - Faculty Records Policy

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Western Oregon University is required to set up a faculty records policy that is consistent with the laws of Oregon and the administrative rules of the Board of Higher Education.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & ORS 351.072
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.065, ORS 351.070 & OAR 580-022
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 20 - FACULTY RECORDS POLICY › Section 574-020-0005 - Definitions

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(1) "Personal Records" means records containing information kept by the institution, school, division, or department concerning a faculty member and furnished by the faculty member or by others, including, but not limited to, information as to discipline, counseling, membership activity, other behavioral records, professional preparation and experience, professional performance (e.g., assignment and workload, quality of teaching, research, and service to the institution), personnel data relating to such matters as promotions, tenure, leaves, retirement credits and the like, and professional activities external to the institution, including, but not necessarily limited to, awards, recognition, research activities, travel.
(2) For purpose of compliance with ORS 351.065, "Records of Academic Achievement" shall mean the record of credits earned toward a degree or in post-doctoral work and/or certificate(s), diploma(s), license(s) and degree(s) received.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070 & OAR 580-022
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 20 - FACULTY RECORDS POLICY › Section 574-020-0010 - Confidential Information Not to Be Sought or Accepted

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The university will not accept letters, documents, or other materials, given orally or in written form, from individuals or groups who wish their identity kept anonymous or the information kept confidential.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 20 - FACULTY RECORDS POLICY › Section 574-020-0015 - Information Not Required of Faculty Members

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No faculty member will be required to give, but may voluntarily provide, information as to age, disability, marital status, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status, except as the giving of such information may be required by state statute, federal law, or valid federal rules, regulations, or orders.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & 351.072
Stats. Implemented:ORS 351.065, 351.070 & 580-022
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 20 - FACULTY RECORDS POLICY › Section 574-020-0020 - Locations and Custody of Faculty Records

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(1) The university will maintain faculty records only in the offices of:
(a) The Provost;
(b) College Dean;
(c) The Division Chair of the faculty member (only these areas may have evaluation information).
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 20 - FACULTY RECORDS POLICY › Section 574-020-0025 - Release and Access to Faculty Records

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(1) Appropriate information about the faculty member may be released upon request and without the faculty member's consent. Such information shall be limited to the following:
(a) Directory information, that is, information generally needed in identifying or locating a named faculty member including such information as is readily to be found in published documents such as institutional catalogs;
(b) Objective evidence of a faculty member's academic achievement, limited to information as to the number of credits earned toward a degree or in post-doctoral work, and certificate(s), diploma(s), license(s), and degree(s) received;
(c) Salary information and the record of terms or conditions of employment;
(d) Records tabulated from students' classroom survey evaluations, upon a finding by the President that privacy rights in an adequate educational environment would not suffer by disclosure.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 20 - FACULTY RECORDS POLICY › Section 574-020-0030 - Confidential Records - Restrictions on Release

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(1) Personal records designated as subject to restricted access in accordance with authority granted in ORS 351.065 shall be available only to institutional personnel, who are designated by the president as supervisor and who have a demonstrably legitimate need to review them in order to fulfill their official, professional responsibilities and to the faculty member who is the subject of the records as provided for in OAR 580-042-0746 through 580-042-0765. These records may not be released to any other person or agency without the faculty member's written consent, unless upon receipt of a valid subpoena or other court order or process or as required by state statute, federal law, or valid federal or state rules, regulations, or orders.
(2) Institutional regulations shall provide for designation of institutional officials to appear in court to test the validity of a subpoena or other court order or process relating to release of faculty records when validity is in question.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.065, ORS 351.070 & OAR 580-022
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 20 - FACULTY RECORDS POLICY › Section 574-020-0040 - Retention of Evaluative Materials Concerning Candidates for Possible Employment

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(1) It is expected that the evaluative materials brought together by the institution as it evaluates an individual's qualifications in connection with possible employment will, if the individual is not employed, be retained for such period of time as may be necessary to respond to affirmative action investigations and investigations of any claimed violation of the civil rights of any person in connection with employment. Thereafter, they will be disposed of by a manner as to protect their confidentiality, in accordance with the rules of the State Archivist.
(2) When federal rules or orders require certain personal records to be compiled before the employment of a faculty member and retained thereafter, such records pertaining to persons not employed which have been obtained with the promise of confidentiality will be closed to all persons except as required by such federal rules or orders.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070 & OAR 580-022
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 20 - FACULTY RECORDS POLICY › Section 574-020-0045 - Availability to Faculty Members of Objective Information Concerning Categories of Staff

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Institutional regulations shall establish procedures through which the faculty member who feels adversely affected by the institutional, school, divisional, or departmental personnel action or lack thereof may request from designated institutional officials objective or quantitative information contained in files, which are limited as to access, concerning the personnel actions affecting categories of faculty members, where such actions appear to have relevance to the case of the faculty member making the request for information. Such information may include, but need not be limited to: assignment, load, list of publications. It shall not include any evaluative statements concerning faculty members.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070 & OAR 580-022
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 20 - FACULTY RECORDS POLICY › Section 574-020-0050 - Availability of Faculty Records for Research Purposes

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The need for educational institutions to make available information about the faculty member for research purposes shall be acknowledged and provided for, contingent upon the institution's having adequate provisions to conceal the identity of the faculty member whose personal data or information are being included in the research. If the regulations protecting the confidentiality of faculty records would seem to be jeopardized in any way by the release of the information for research purposes, institutional regulations shall provide that the institution is to obtain the written consent of the faculty member prior to releasing personal information for research purposes.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351.070 & ORS 351.072
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.070, ORS 351.072 & OAR 580-022
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 574 - OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WESTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY › Division 20 - FACULTY RECORDS POLICY › Section 574-020-0055 - Permanence, Duplication, and Disposal of Faculty Records

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(1) The individual faculty member's record shall be maintained only for the minimum period of time required to serve the basic official functions of the office which generates and maintains it. It should then be disposed of in a manner such as to protect its confidentiality.
(2) The permanent retention of faculty records shall be limited to those which the institutional executive or the State Archivist shall determine to be of long-range value to the individual faculty member, to the institution, or to the public. ORS 351.065 provides that access to personal records more than 25 years old may not be limited.
(3) Duplication of faculty records shall be kept to a minimum. Such duplicated records as are made shall be destroyed at a time to be determined and set forth in institutional regulations and in such manner as to protect their confidentiality in accordance with the rules of the State Archivist, or with the Archivist's approval.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 351
Stats. Implemented: ORS 351.065, ORS 351.070 & OAR 580-022