Human Resources-Annual Policy Notification

Policy Index

Certain statements and policies are required under federal law to be accessible and reviewed annually by all faculty and staff. Please review the information and bookmark this web site for future reference http://www.uiowa.edu/hr/policy/.

1. Campus Crime Information. The University of Iowa’s annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by The University of Iowa; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, and the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters.
2. Drug-Free Environment Policy. In accordance with the federal Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act, the University developed a policy that establishes standards of conduct in relation to the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol. This policy reflects the Board of Regents Policy on Substance Abuse, and emphasizes the expectation that faculty and staff will report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to carry out their responsibilities safely and effectively, absent any impairment because of the use of controlled substances and alcohol. Where there exists probable cause to believe an employee’s ability to perform his/her duties is impaired because of the use of alcohol or controlled substances, the Regents’ policy directs the institution to confront the employee and take appropriate action. Violations of this policy may result in serious disciplinary sanctions, up to and including termination of employment.
3. UI Statement on Access to Medical and Exposure Records. In compliance with the Iowa law which incorporates by reference the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.1020, The University of Iowa is required to provide employees access to his/her workplace exposure and medical records that are kept by the University. Exposure monitoring records are kept primarily by the University Health Protection Office and by the Safety and Security Office at University Hospital. Examples of exposure records include radiation monitoring data for those who work with radioactive materials, noise, toxic air contaminants. Employee medical records, i.e., those for treatment of workplace injuries or illnesses, are kept at the Health Information Management Office, the Worker's Health Clinic and the University Employee Health Clinic. The Program of Hospital Epidemiology maintains exposure records to communicable diseases. To access these records, contact Hospital Human Resources for hospital employees and the University’s Employee and Labor Relations Office in Human Resources for all other University employees.
   
   Questions about the policies listed above may be directed to Faculty and Staff Services, a unit of Organizational Effectiveness, at 335-2085.
4. Title IX. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is the landmark legislation that bans sex discrimination in schools, both in academics and athletics. With regard to athletics, Title IX governs the overall equity of treatment and opportunity in athletics while giving schools the flexibility to choose sports based on student body interest, geographic influence, budget restraints, and gender ratio. The focus is on the necessity for women to have equal opportunities to men overall. For more information, please contact the University’s Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (335‑0705, voice; 335‑0697, text). For the full text of the statute, please see the United States Department of Labor web site at http://www.dol.gov/oasam/regs/statutes/titleix.htm.
5. Americans with Disabilities Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 affords civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those protections provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications. For more information about the ADA, please see the United States Department of Justice web site at http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/q%26aeng02.htm. To comply with the ADA, the University endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for the functional limitations of applicants, employees, and students with disabilities. Applicants and employees who wish to request a reasonable accommodation because of a disability should contact Faculty & Staff Disability Services (335-2660, voice; 335-3495, text); students who wish to request a reasonable academic accommodation should contact Student Disability Services (335-1462, voice; 335-1498, text). For more information, please contact the University’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (335-0705, voice; 335-0697, text).

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