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Academic Affairs
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ACAF 1.00 Recruitment and Appointment of Tenured, Tenure-Track and Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Revised
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ACAF 1.01 Recruitment and Appointment of Academic Administrators Revised
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ACAF 1.02 Evaluation of Academic Deans Revised
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ACAF 1.04 Student Evaluation of Courses Non-Substantive Update
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ACAF 1.05 Tenure Progress Review of Faculty: Third-Year Review
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ACAF 1.06 Academic Titles for Faculty and Unclassified Academic Staff Positions Revised
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ACAF 1.15 Assignment of Collateral Duties or Transfer to Another Department
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ACAF 1.16 Non-Tenure-Track Faculty New
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ACAF 1.18 Change of Status to and from Tenure-Track Faculty Revised
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ACAF 1.21 Appointment and Review of Endowed Chairs and Named Professorships Revised
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ACAF 1.24 Selection of Department Chairs Revised
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ACAF 1.30 Access to Tenure and Promotion Application Files Revised
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ACAF 1.31 Extension of Faculty Tenure-Track Probationary Period
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ACAF 1.33 Intellectual Property Policy
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ACAF 1.34 Use of Self-Authored Materials by Instructor Non-Substantive Update
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ACAF 1.39 Software
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ACAF 1.50 Outside Professional Activities for Faculty Revised
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ACAF 1.60 Modified Duties Semester for Faculty
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ACAF 1.61 Faculty Dual Career Accommodation
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ACAF 1.70 Continuing Education Revised
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ACAF 1.71 Noncredit Certificate Programs
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ACAF 1.72 Continuing Education Units Revised
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ACAF 2.00a Creation and Revision of Academic Programs Appendices Non-Substantive Update
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ACAF 2.00 Creation and Revision of Academic Programs Revised
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ACAF 2.01 Establishment of Centers or Institutes
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ACAF 2.02 Establishment and Modification of Academic Administrative Units
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ACAF 2.03a Creation and Revision of Academic Courses Appendices
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ACAF 2.03 Creation and Revision of Academic Courses Revised
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ACAF 2.04 Dual Enrollment Courses
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ACAF 2.06 International Academic Agreements Revised
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ACAF 3.03 Handling of Student Records Revised
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ACAF 3.05 Withdrawal of Students Called to Active Military Duty Revised
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ACAF 3.06 Establishing and Changing a Student's Official Name Non-Substantive Update
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ACAF 3.09 Registration Holds Non-Substantive Update
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ACAF 3.15 Classroom Scheduling Non-Substantive Update
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ACAF 3.21 Athletic Competitions During Final Exams
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ACAF 3.40 Verification of Lawful Presence of Students
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ACAF 3.60 Graduate Resident Tuition Rate for Highly Selective Fellowship Students New
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ACAF 3.70 Commencement Exercises (formerly BTRU 2.02) Non-Substantive Update
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ACAF 4.00 Graduate Assistantships
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ACAF 7.03 Private Requests for University Data
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University Advancement
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Athletics
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ATHL 1.00 Intercollegiate Athletics--General Non-Substantive Update
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ATHL 2.00 Athletic Tickets--Faculty and Staff Non-Substantive Update
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ATHL 2.03 Athletic Tickets--Students Revised
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Board of Trustees
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BTRU 1.00 Statutory Basis of the University
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BTRU 1.03 By-Laws of the Board of Trustees Non-Substantive Update
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BTRU 1.04 Authority to Sign Contracts
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BTRU 1.06 Internal Audit Non-Substantive Update
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BTRU 1.09 Employment of Outside Legal Counsel Non-Substantive Update
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BTRU 1.12 Use of University of South Carolina Name Non-Substantive Update
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BTRU 1.15 University Personnel Expenditure Policy Non-Substantive Update
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BTRU 1.18 Conflict of Interest Non-Substantive Update
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BTRU 1.20 Dishonest Acts and Fraud
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BTRU 1.30 Capital Planning Policy Revised
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BTRU 2.00 University Environmental Policy Statement
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BTRU 2.01 Honorary Degree Recipients
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Business and Finance
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BUSF 1.00 Travel Revised
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BUSF 1.08 Relocation Expenses
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BUSF 2.00 Object of Expenditure Classification Codes
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BUSF 2.03 Revenue Classification Codes
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BUSF 2.06 Intra-Institutional Transfers (within USC)
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BUSF 2.09 Inter-Departmental Transfers (between state agencies)
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BUSF 2.12 Accounts Payable
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BUSF 2.13 Honorariums and Royalties Revised
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BUSF 2.15 Accounts Payable--Check Writing Schedule
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BUSF 2.18 Petty Cash
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BUSF 2.19 Cash Advance--University Accounts
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BUSF 3.00 Contract and Grant Accounting--Restricted Funds
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BUSF 3.03 Contracts and Grants--Cost Charing
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BUSF 3.06 Contracts and Grants--Participant Support
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BUSF 3.09 Contracts and Grants--Consultant Services
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BUSF 3.12 Contracts and Grants--Personnel Activity Reporting System
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BUSF 3.15 Contracts and Grants--Closeouts
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BUSF 3.19 Contracts and Grants--Elimination of Accounts Overdrafts
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BUSF 3.30 Other Educational and General Program Accounts (E Funds)
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BUSF 4.00 Academic Fees and Expenses
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BUSF 4.03 Free Tuition Award Program
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BUSF 4.04 Tuition Award Program Revised
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BUSF 4.05 Law School Educational Fee Waiver
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BUSF 4.06 Refund of Academic Fees
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BUSF 4.07 Study Abroad Refund
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BUSF 4.09 Schedule of Fines
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BUSF 4.10 Receipt and Handling of University Payments
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BUSF 4.11 Credit/Debit Card Processing Policy
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BUSF 4.12 University Identity Theft and Detection Program (NEW) New
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BUSF 5.00 Property Accountability
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BUSF 5.50 Motor Vehicle Use on University Grounds Non-Substantive Update
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BUSF 6.00 Payroll Authorizations
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BUSF 6.03 Payroll Frequency
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BUSF 6.06 Payroll Checks--Items Withheld
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BUSF 6.09 Distribution of Payroll Statements of Electronic Deposit and Payroll Checks
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BUSF 6.11 University Employees Furnished Campus Housing
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BUSF 7.00 Purchasing
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BUSF 7.05 Reimbursement for Personal Consumption Items at Employee's Official Headquarters
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BUSF 7.06 Employee Association/Professional Dues--Employee Personal Certifications--Employee License Fees (originally BUSF 1.09)
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BUSF 7.07 Club Membership and Dues
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BUSF 7.08 Cellular and Wireless Telephone Devices (formerly IT 2.18) Non-Substantive Update
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BUSF 8.01 Payroll Authorizations to Internationals
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BUSF 9.10 Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
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Emergency Management
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EM 1.00 Emergency Notification System Policy New
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Equal Opportunity Programs
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EOP 1.00 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Revised
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EOP 1.01 Equal Opportunity Complaint Processing Procedures Revised
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EOP 1.02 Sexual Harassment Revised
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EOP 1.03 Discriminatory Harassment Revised
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EOP 1.04 Non-Discrimination Policy Non-Substantive Update
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Facilities Management
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FCMN 1.00 Procurement of Architectural/Engineering and Other Professional Services Related to Construction
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FCMN 1.03 Leasing of Real Property
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FCMN 1.05 Leasing/Rental of State-Owned Property to Non-University Parties
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FCMN 1.06 Establishment of Permanent Improvement Projects
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FCMN 2.03 Facilities Customer Service and Call Center
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FCMN 2.06 Building Maintenance for Academic/General Areas
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FCMN 2.09 Ground Management (Landscaping & Environmental Services)
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FCMN 2.15 Campus Utilities and Energy Distribution
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Health and Safety
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HESA 1.00 Investigation of Fires Non-Substantive Update
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HESA 1.01 Fire Alarms Non-Substantive Update
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HESA 1.02 Reporting Fires Non-Substantive Update
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Human Resources
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HR 0.00 Policy Disclaimer Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.00 Freedom of Information Policy (MOVED TO UNIV 2.00)
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HR 1.01 Drug-Free Workplace Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.02 University of South Carolina Ethics Policy Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.03 Annual Leave Revised
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HR 1.06 Sick Leave Revised
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HR 1.07 Family and Medical Leave Revised
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HR 1.09 Other Leave With Pay Revised
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HR 1.10 Leave Transfer Policy Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.12 Leave Without Pay Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.15 Holiday Leave Revised
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HR 1.18 Hazardous Weather and Emergency Leave Revised
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HR 1.21 Educational Leave Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.24 Appointment, Transfer, Promotion of Classified, Research Grant, Time- Limited or Unclassified Staff Employees Revised
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HR 1.27 Nepotism Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.30 Outside Employment Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.33 Labor Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.34 Evaluation of Officers of the University and Administrators Reporting to the President New
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HR 1.36 Performance Evaluation for Classified and Unclassified Non-Academic Staff Revised
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HR 1.37 Pay for Performance New
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HR 1.39 Disciplinary Action and Termination for Cause Revised
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HR 1.42 Grievance Revised
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HR 1.45 Reduction-in-Force
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HR 1.48 Solicitation and Distribution Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.51 Professional Development for University Personnel Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.54 Floater Services Revised
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HR 1.57 Separation from University Service Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.60 Lactation Support Policy Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.61 USC Tuition Assistance Policy Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.63 State Service Award Program Revised
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HR 1.66 Worker's Compensation Revised
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HR 1.69 Official Personnel Files and Records Release Revised
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HR 1.77 Bonuses Revised
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HR 1.78 Dual Employment Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.79 Salary Supplements Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.81 Summer Compensation for Faculty Non-Substantive Update
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HR 1.84 Minimum Wage and Overtime Compensation Revised
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HR 1.85 Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Revised
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HR 1.90 Job Reference and Background Checks Non-Substantive Update
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HR 2.00 Post-TERI and Post-Retirement Employment Revised
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Information Technology
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IT 1.00 Information Technology Procurement Revised
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IT 1.06 Acceptable Use of Information Technology Non-Substantive Update
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IT 1.08 Computer Software Licensing and Distribution Revised
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IT 2.18 Cellular and Wireless Telephones and Devices (now BUSF 7.08) Non-Substantive Update
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IT 3.00 Information Security Non-Substantive Update
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Law Enforcement and Safety
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LESA 1.03 Bomb Threat
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LESA 3.03 Reporting Disturbances
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LESA 3.06 Reporting Loss or Theft of University Property
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LESA 3.09 Reporting Serious Illness/Injury Via the Telephone Emergency Line
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LESA 3.12 Alarm and Video Security Systems
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LESA 3.15 Registration and Parking of Bicycles
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University Libraries
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LIB 1.00 University Libraries--General Non-Substantive Update
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LIB 1.01 University Libraries-Misuses and Penalties Revised
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LIB 1.02 Library Annex and Conservation Facility Non-Substantive Update
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LIB 1.03 Archives and Record Management Non-Substantive Update
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Regional Campuses and Continuing Education
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RCAM 1.00 Regional Campuses--General
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RCAM 1.03 Regional Campuses--Academic Employment
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RCAM 1.06 Regional Campuses--Revolving Funds
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RCAM 1.09 Regional Campuses--Financial Aid
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RCAM 1.12 Regional and Four-Year Campuses--Interlibrary Loan Non-Substantive Update
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Office of Research
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RSCH 1.00 Misconduct in Research and Scholarship
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RSCH 1.01 Debarment and Suspension in Federally Sponsored Projects
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RSCH 1.02 Sponsored Programs Administered through USC Foundations
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RSCH 1.03 Research and Human Subjects Non-Substantive Update
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RSCH 1.04 Compliance with Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
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RSCH 1.05 Data Access and Retention
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RSCH 5.03 Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Formerly ACAF 5.03) Non-Substantive Update
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RSCH 5.04 Protocol for Reporting Misuse of Animals (Formerly ACAF 5.04) Non-Substantive Update
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RSCH 5.05 Inspection of USC Animal Facilities by Non-USC Personnel (Formerly ACAF 5.05) Non-Substantive Update
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Student Affairs and Academic Support
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STAF 1.01 Registered Status for Religious Workers Revised
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STAF 1.02 Carolinian Creed Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 1.03 HIV/AIDS Policy Revised
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STAF 1.04 University Student Identification Cards Revised
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STAF 1.05 Constitution of Student Government Revised
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STAF 1.06 Treasurer's Manual for Student Organization Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 1.07 Student Suicide Attempts, Threats, or Gestures Revised
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STAF 1.08 Sexual Assault Policies and Services Revised
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STAF 1.09 Relationship Violence and Stalking Policy Revised
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STAF 2.01 Blatt Physical Education Center Revised
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STAF 2.03 Conduct at Recreational Facilities Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 2.06 User Fee Revised
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STAF 2.09 Sports Clubs Revised
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STAF 3.01 Advisors for Student Organizations Revised
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STAF 3.02 University Policy and Guidelines on the Use of Alcohol by Students Revised
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STAF 3.05 Hazing Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 3.06 Eligibility Requirements for Student Participation in Intramural Sports Revised
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STAF 3.07 Campus Recreation--Risk Statement Revised
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STAF 3.08 Student Media Policy Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 3.10 Student Organizations Revised
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STAF 3.11 Posting Promotional Material, Including Banners Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 3.12 Off-Campus Speakers Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 3.13 Insurance for Sports Clubs Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 3.14 Eligibility and Membership in Sports Clubs Revised
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STAF 3.15 Removal of Editors or Managers of Student Media Revised
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STAF 3.16 Outdoor Recreation Rental Equipment Revised
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STAF 3.17 Campus Solicitation Revised
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STAF 3.18 Drug Policy for University Students Revised
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STAF 3.22 Fund Raising by Student Organizations Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 3.23 Outdoor Event Registration Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 3.24 Sports Club Program Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 3.25 Use of University Facilities Revised
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STAF 3.26 Procedures for Accommodating Distinguished Guests Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 3.27 Russell House University Union Catering Policy Revised
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STAF 4.00 Single Undergraduate Housing (Academic Year) Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 4.01 Housing Fees (formerly STAF 4.03) Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 4.02 Graduate and Family Housing (formerly STAF 4.01) Revised
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STAF 4.03 University Housing Policies and Regulations (Formerly STAF 4.04) Revised
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STAF 4.04 Visitation (formerly STAF 4.13) Revised
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STAF 4.05 Housing Contract Appeals Committee Revised
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STAF 4.06 Capstone Conference Center (formerly BUSA 2.06) Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 4.11 Resident Student Conduct (replaces STAF 5.01) Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 4.12 Procedures for Responding to Violations (replaces STAF 5.03) Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 4.14 Emergency Removal or Relocation (formerly STAF 5.04) Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 6.00 Disability Discrimination Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 6.01 Personal Care Attendant Policy Revised
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STAF 6.02 Support Services and Accommodations for Students with Diagnosed Learning Disabilities Revised
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STAF 6.03 Adapted Housing Policy New
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STAF 6.11 Veterans Services Eligibility Policy Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 6.12 University VA Policies and Procedures Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 6.25 Academic Responsibility - The Honor Code Revised
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STAF 6.26 Student Code of Conduct Revised
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STAF 6.27 Student Grievance Policy--Non-Academic Revised
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STAF 6.28 Academic Freedom Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 6.29 Student Mental Health Disturbances (formerly STAF 8.05)
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STAF 6.30 Academic Grievance Policy Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 6.31 Use of Bicycles, Skateboards, In-line Skates, and Similar Conveyances on University Property Revised
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STAF 6.40 Financial Certification Requirements for International Student Applicants Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 6.41 One-Time Enrollment Fee for International Students Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 7.00 Mandatory Health Insurance Requirement for Graduate and International Students (Formerly STAF 6.42) Revised
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STAF 7.01 Eligibility and Charges for Student Health Services Revised
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STAF 7.03 Immunization Requirements (Measles MMR, Tuberculosis PPD, and Meningitis) Revised
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STAF 7.04 Student Health Services in Unusual Situations or Disasters Revised
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STAF 7.05 Emergency Health Care and Emergency Transportation Revised
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STAF 7.07 Validation of Student Visits Revised
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STAF 7.08 Student Health Fee New
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STAF 7.09 Dismissal of Patient from Care Revised
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STAF 7.10 Client Eligibility for the Counseling and Human Development Center (formerly STAF 6.10) Revised
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STAF 8.00 Visitor Center Leasing Policies and Procedures Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 8.11 Eligibility to Use Services of the Career Center Non-Substantive Update
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STAF 8.15 Reciprocal Services for Students from Other Institutions Revised
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STAF 8.17 Employer Eligibility to Use Career Center Services Revised
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STAF 9.25 Financial Aid Bulletin Revised
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STAF 10.01 Student Membership - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
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STAF 10.02 Current and Retired Faculty and Staff Membership - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
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STAF 10.03 Spouse Membership - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
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STAF 10.04 Locker and Towel Rental - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
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STAF 10.05 Guest Policy - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
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STAF 10.06 General Information Policies - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
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STAF 10.07 Climbing Wall - Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center New
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STAF 10.09 Outdoor Recreation Trip Programs, Clinics and Equipment Check-Out New
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University Administration
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UNIV 1.00 Policy on Policies
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UNIV 1.50 Data Access (Formerly ACAF 7.02) Revised
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UNIV 2.00 Freedom of Information Policy (Formerly HR 1.00) Revised
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UNIV 3.00 Emergency Management Team New
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Vehicle Management and Parking Services
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VMPS 1.00 Motor Vehicle Registration (formerly LESA 2.00) Non-Substantive Update
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VMPS 2.00 Vehicle Traffic and Parking (formerly LESA 2.03) Non-Substantive Update
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VMPS 4.00 Motor Pool Operations (formerly LESA 4.00) Non-Substantive Update
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VMPS 5.00 Leasing and Renting Non-USC Owned Vehicles (formerly LESA 4.03) Non-Substantive Update
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VMPS 6.00 Vehicle Insurance and Accident Policy (NEW) New
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VMPS 7.00 Carolina Shuttle Systems (formerly LESA 4.09) Non-Substantive Update
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