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Administrative Policies and 
Procedures Manual

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Visit the " What's New Archives " for updates in 1998.

September  1,  2003 ITS 3.40 - Information Technology, Computing Forms
Deleted.
ITS 3.50 - Computer Application Systems Development
Deleted. 
July  15,  2003 BUD 1.30 - Dual Employment
This is a new policy.
June  4,  2003 CSH 1.20 - Petty Cash
This policy has been changed to reflect items that are not authorized to be purchased from petty cash. A PDF form is now available on the WEB.
June  1,  2003 ACG 1.20 - Establishment of University Account
Changes include requests for establishment of new accounts require Senior Officer approval. Once the account is established, the Comptroller will email the budget authority the the new account number. 
ACG 2.10 - University Property Insurance Programs
This policy has been changed to reflect a change in responsible office from Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs for Finance to the Financial Services/Risk Management Office. 
ACG 2.20 - Licensing of Motor Vehicles and Trailers
This policy has been changed to reflect a change in responsible office from Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs to the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs. 
ACG 2.30 - Loan Agreement for Personal Property
This policy has been changed to reflect a change in responsible office from Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs to the Financial Services/Risk Management Office. 
Feb.  27,  2003 No. 0.00 - The Origin and Development of Administrative Procedures
This policy has been changed to reflect a change in responsible office from Business Affairs Support Services Office to the Budget Office. 
Feb.  24,  2003 PSD 1.10 - Reporting and Investigating Misuse or Theft of University Property
This policy has been materially revised. Revisions are not marked due to the numerous modifications made. 
Feb. 20, 2003 UR 1.10 - Publications for Off-Campus or Public Distribution
UR 1.20 - Dissemination of University News
UR 1.30 - Official University Logos and Colors
UR 1.60 - University Advertisements
The above policies have been revised to comply with the UNCW Visual Identity Program and Publications Guide, which was approved by the UNCW Cabinet in September, 2002.

Jan.  1,  2003 TRAVEL, Appendix A
     Rate Table---Transportation, Lodging and Meals
The business standard mileage rate paid for the use of a private car  for university travel decreased to 36 cents per mile effective January 1, 2003. 
Nov. 1,  2002

CSH 1.10 - Cash Receipts
         (Numerous Revisions)
      Key revisions include:

  • To request cash receipting privileges, departments are to submit a Request for Cash Receipting Privilege form and a Cash Receipting Requirements (new form) to the Comptroller.
  • The Cashier's Office provides mandatory training for all employees authorized to receive cash receipts.
  • Cash receipts of $250.00 or more must be deposited that day. The previous limit was $30.00.

Sept. 18,  2002

BUD 1.20 - Annual Review of Budget Planning Processes
                 (New Policy)


Sept. 11,  2002

ITS 2.00 - Responsible Management of Information Technology Resources
ITS 2.1 -   Personal Computing Technology and User Support Services
ITS 2.2 -   Networked Systems and Servers Standards and Management
ITS 2.3 -   Network Standards and Management
ITS 2.4 -   Classroom Instructional Technology Baseline Standards
ITS 2.5 -   Lifecycle Replacement and Surplus
ITS 2.6 -   Telecommunications Standards and Practices
ITS 2.7 -   Campus Electronic Resources Disaster Recovery Plan
ITS 2.8 -   Broad Impact Systems and Software
ITS 2.9 -   Technology Consultants and Support Personnel: Consulting and Coordination Requirements
ITS 2.10 -  Access to Information Resources and Data
ITS 2.11 -  Audiovisual Media Services and Equipment
ITS 2.12 -  Campus Web Resources
ITS 2.13 -   Management of Budgetary and Fiscal Resources for Information Technology
ITS 2.14 -   Information Technology Infrastructure Construction and Renovation Guidelines
                 (New Policies)


Aug. 20,  2002 HR 1.60 - Appendix A - Hourly Pay Scale for Federal Work-Study Students and Work-Assistance Students
The hourly pay scale used for both Federal Work-Study and work-assistance students has been revised, and an additional level (Level V) has been added.                       

June 28,  2002 FAC 1.00 - Master Planning for Campus Physical Development
                      (New Policy)

April 5,  2002 HR 2.10   - Time Keeping & Administration of Leave Programs 
                      for EPA and SPA Employees
HR 2.10A - Overtime and Compensatory Time
HR 2.10B - Vacation Leave
HR 2.10C - Sick Leave
HR 2.10D - Community Service Leave 
HR 2.10E - Holidays
HR 2.10F - Other Leave and Time Keeping Categories
            (HR 2.10D, Community Service Leave, is a new policy.)
            (Numerous  revisions were made for all other time keeping policies.)
The previous HR 2.10 policy has been materially revised.  Revisions include:
  • Modifications  made as a result of changes in state policy 
  • The development of separate policies for several key leave programs included in the previous HR 2.10 policy. 

Jan.  18,  2002 ITS 1.00 - Responsible Use of Electronic Resources 
                   (New Policy)
Jan.  15,  2002 BUD 1.10 - Allocation of Expansion Funds (General Funds) 
                   (New Policy)
Jan.  1,  2002 TRAVEL, Appendix A
     Rate Table---Transportation, Lodging and Meal
The business standard mileage rate paid for the use of a private car  for university travel increased to 36.5 cents per mile effective January 1, 2002. 
Nov.  30,  2001 ADV 1.00 - Organization and Administration of Fund Raising for the University
                         (New Policy)

Oct.  1,  2001 ACG 2.60 - University Equipment
                           (Numerous Revisions)
Due to the numerous revisions made, departments are encouraged to read this revised policy in its entirety.

Sept.  6,  2001 FIN 1.10 - Scholarships, Fellowships and Monetary Awards to Students
                           (New Policy)

July 30,  2001 TEL 1.50 - Telecommunications Wiring and Facilities
                           (New Policy)

July 1,  2001 TRAVEL, Appendix A
    Rate Table---Transportation, Lodging and Meals
Effective July 1, 2001, the daily in-state and out-of-state subsistence rates for lodging and meals increased for state employees traveling on official business.

June 24,  2001 PUR 2.00 - Purchasing Card Program
Effective June 24, 2001, the bank support for the UNCW Purchasing Card Program is provided by MBNA.   Bank support was previously provided by First Union.   Policies and procedures remain the same.

June 15,  2001 ITS 4.20 - Human Resources System (HRS) Access
                             (Numerous Revisions)
Key revisions include:
  • Updates to reflect the current organizational structure of the Information Technology Systems Division and the Financial Systems Department.
  • Passwords on all HRS accounts are set to expire every 90 days.
  • HRS accounts are automatically deleted for non-use every 180 days. 

  • June 15,  2001 INF 4.30 - Student Information System (SIS) Access
                                 (Numerous Revisions)
    Key revisions include:
  • Updates to reflect the current ITSD organizational structure and the department name change of Financial Aid & Veterans Services.
  • Passwords on all SIS accounts are set to expire every 90 days.
  • SIS accounts are automatically deleted for nonuse every 180 days.
  • To request a new SIS user account or to request changes to an existing SIS user account, use the new Request for Student Information System Access form. 

  • June 5,  2001 INF 3.10 - Individual VMS Accounts (E-Mail Accounts)
                                 (Numerous Revisions)
    Key revisions include:
  • Updates to reflect the current ITSD organizational structure and the change from VAXcluster to VMS cluster.
  • Updates concerning the establishment and deletion of VMS accounts.
  • Passwords on all VMS accounts are set to expire every 90 days.
  • Faculty and staff that retire from the university may elect to maintain their account for e-mail.
  • The revised Computer Access Request form is available on-line as well as from Computer Operations. 

  • June 5,  2001 ITS 4.10 - Financial Records System (FRS) Access
                                 (Numerous Revisions)
    Key revisions include:
    • Updates to reflect the current organizational structure of the Financial System Dept. and the Information Technology Systems Division.
    • Appendix A has been updated to reflect current contact information for FRS user assistance.
    • Passwords on all FRS user accounts automatically expire every 90 days.
    • FRS user accounts are automatically deleted for nonuse every 180 days.

    May 25,  2001 ITS 4.40 - Alumni Development System (ADS) Access
                                 (New Policy)

    May 15,  2001 HR 6.30 - Employee Performance Management Program
    Employee Performance Management Program forms are now available on-line in PDF and MS-Word formats on the Administrative Forms Directory.  These forms include:
    • Performance Evaluation
    • Interim Review
    • Self-Assessment Performance Improvement Worksheet (optional form)
    • Work Plan

    May 11,  2001 VCB 1.15 - Campus Landscape Additions
                                 (New Policy)

    May 5,  2001 PUR 2.00 - Purchasing Card Program
                                 (New Policy)

    Apr. 18,  2001 MSC  1.00 - Ethics Policy

    Revised to include a statement that all research involving human subjects must be approved by the Institutional Review Board, and all research involving the use of animals must be approved by the Institution's Animal Care and Use Committee.


    Feb. 13,  2001 ACG  2.40 - Business Entertainment Expenditures
                                 (Numerous Revisions)
    Key revisions include:
    • Required approvals for the Business Entertainment Expenditures Documentation form and accompanying Check Request.
    • Allowable and non-allowable funding sources for business entertainment expenditures.
    • The revised Business Expenditures Documentation form is available on the Administrative Forms Directory. 

      Jan. 11, 2001 MSC 1.00 - Ethics Policy
                                  (New Policy).

    Jan. 1,  2001 TRAVEL, Appendix A
         Rate Table---Transportation, Lodging and Meals

    The business standard mileage rate paid for the use of a private car  for university travel increased to 34.5 cents per mile effective January  1, 2001. 


    Nov.,  2000 ITS 3.60 - Administrative VMS Cluster Accounts
    Revisions include updates to:
    • Reflect the current ITSD organizational structure
    • Reflect the change from VAXcluster to VMScluster
    • Add information regarding access to the Student Information System (SIS).

    Oct. 3,  2000 ITS 3.80 - VMS Cluster Magnetic Tapes
    Revisions include updates to:
    • Reflect the current ITSD organizational structure
    • Reflect the change from VAXcluster to VMScluster.

    Sept. 21,  2000 HR  4.10 - Training and Staff Development Educational Options
    Key revisions include:
    • Tuition benefit for summer school, regular fee waiver, application fee benefit, and undergraduate orientation fee waiver are available only for courses taken at UNCW.
    • Prior to completing an Application  for Tuition Waiver or Benefit and Fee Waiver form, the employee will need to be admitted to the institution offering the course (if the course is being taken for academic credit).  In addition, the employee will need to have already registered for the course to ensure course availability and to determine specific course, section number, and hours the employee will be attending the course.
    • If any class changes are made after submitting the original tuition waiver/benefit form, the employee will need to submit a revised form, approved by the employee's supervisor, department head, and Human Resources.

    May 4, 2000 AUX 7.1.0 - Motor Fleet Vehicle Rental
    Key revisions include:
    • Tentative reservations and the current rate charged per mile  may be accessed on the Web.
    • Additional information is provided concerning the use of credit cards for gasoline purchases.  When out-of-pocket gasoline purchases are made, contact the UNCW motor fleet office at completion of the trip.  Out-of-pocket gasoline purchases are NOT reimbursable through the normal university travel reimbursement process.
    • Departments will be charged a fee if litter is not removed and the vehicle interior is returned excessively dirty.

    Mar. 14, 2000 PUR 1.70 - Purchase of Gifts for Employees
                                             (New Policy).

    Feb. 7, 2000 PUR 1.60 - Purchase of Personal Items for Employees
                         for Official Business Purposes
                                             (New Policy).

    Feb. 7, 2000 HR  1.35G - Employment of Graduate Students
    Key revisions include:
    • Additional guidelines concerning graduate students working under the Federal Work-Study Program are included.
    • When hiring a new graduate student, a photocopy of the student's social security card must be attached to the HR 1.35G form..

    Feb. 4, 2000 TRA 1.13 - Travel, Transportation Modes and 
         Transportation-Related Expenses
    Key revisions include:
    • Instructions for the super saver justification.
    • Policy concerning the use of frequent flier miles.

    Jan 1, 2000 TRAVEL, Appendix A
         Rate Table---Transportation, Lodging and Meals

    The business standard mileage rate set by the Internal Revenue Service (32.5 cents per mile effective January  1, 2000) will be paid for the use of a private car  for university travel.


    Nov. 23, 1999 UR 1.10 - Publications for Off-Campus or Public Distribution
      UR 1.20 - Dissemination of University News
      UR 1.30 - Official University Logos and Colors
      UR 1.60 - University Advertisements
    The above policies have been revised to comply with the Guidelines for Publications and News, which was approved by the UNCW Cabinet in March 1999.

    Nov. 23, 1999 PUR 1.10 - Procurement of Equipment, Supplies, and Services
    (Revised Appendix B Only)
    Instructions for paid commercial advertisements have been revised.  Key revisions include:
      Paid commercial advertisements must conform to university standards published in the Guidelines for Publications and News and must be approved by the assistant vice chancellor for university relations.

    Aug. 17, 1999 TRA 1.14 - Travel, Lodging and Meals
    Key revisions include:
    • Reimbursement for meals is normally allowed only when overnight travel is involved and when the travel destination is located at least 35 miles from the employee's regularly assigned duty station or home, whichever is less.
    • Employees are permitted to claim reimbursement for meals on a commercial airline, even though the meals are shown and offered as a part of the flight schedule. 

    July 27,1999 FAC 1.80 - Use and Rental of the Campus Commons
                                    (New Policy)

    July 27,1999    Facilities Use and Rental Section
           (New Section of the Admin. Policies & Procedures Manual)
    We have created a new Facilities Use and Rental section to organize all administrative policies related to the use and rental of university facilities into one easy-to-find section. 

    July 1, 1999 ACG 2.60 - University Equipment
    The fixed asset inventory threshold for tagging UNCW equipment increased from $500 to $1,000 effective July 1, 1999.

    May, 1999     *******  Administrative Forms Directory    *******
    The Administrative Forms Directory lists all forms included in the Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual.  Visit this site to access more than 30 on-line administrative forms and to answer your questions "Where can I get more info?" and "How can I get the form?" 

    May 26, 1999 AUX 2.30 - University Rental Properties
    Key revisions include the addition of the Brunson House rental property and Appendix A (description, features, and rates of university rental properties), as well as updated policy on rental charges and general procedure updates. 

    May 26, 1999 CSH 1.10 - Cash Receipts
                                         (Numerous Revisions)
    All departments receiving funds (in the form of cash, checks, credit cards, or electronic funds transfer) should review this policy in its entirety. 

    July 1, 2005 ACG 1.20 - Establishment of a Banner Fund
                                         (Revised Form Instructions Only)

    May 11, 1999 HR 4.10 - Training and Staff Development Options
                                         (Major Revisions and Additions)
    Key revisions include a new benefit:  All permanent UNCW employees participating in TSERS or ORP retirement systems are eligible for tuition benefit for one credit or non-credit course for each summer session.

    Apr. 1, 1999 Travel, Appendix A - Rate Table -
        Transportation, Lodging, and Meals
    The business standard mileage rate set by the Internal Revenue Service (31 cents per mile effective April 1, 1999) will be paid for the use of a private car  for university travel.

      Jan. 20, 1999 HR 1.35G - Employment of Graduate Students
                                     (New Policy)

      July 1, 2005 ACG 1.20 - Establishment of a Banner Fund
                                    (Revised Form Instructions Only)
    If the department head delegates signature authority for expenditure of Banner funds, the "Alternate Signature Person" must sign documents with the responsible person's name followed by the word "by" and then sign his/her name. 

      Jan. 1, 1999 Travel, Appendix A - Rate Table - 
     Transportation, Lodging, and Meals
    • The reimbursement rate for use of a private car is 32.5 cents per mile for all university travel.
    • Lodging rates have been increased.

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