MSCHE Self Study April 2021

Per the Agreement between the State of New York and the Union of University Professionals ( UUP Contract ) , for the next 4 years issues of pay equity will be addressed by using one ‐ half of a discretionary salary pool to address equity issues of salary compression and inversion. Academic Freedom and Copyright Policy SUNY’s policy on academic freedom is found in page 20 of the Board of Trustees Policies . These issues are also addressed in the Agreement between the State of New York and the Union of University Professionals ( UUP Contract ). It is the policy of the University to maintain and encourage full freedom, within the law, of inquiry, teaching and research. In the exercise of this freedom faculty members may, without limitation, discuss their own subject in the classroom; they may not, however, claim as their right the privilege of discussing in their classroom controversial matter that has no relation to their subject. The principle of academic freedom shall be accompanied by a corresponding principle of responsibility. The College website includes a webpage devoted to Copyright Guidelines and Resources . The library director, who serves as the copyright officer, is available to discuss fair use of copyrighted materials. Copies of articles and other copyrighted materials that are required readings and made available within the course space in Moodle carry appropriate copyright designations. Only students enrolled in the course have access to these materials and only for the duration of the course. As a reminder and to emphasize copyright policies, signs and notes are posted in various locations in the library. Violations of copyright and other policies concerning intellectual property rights are considered as unethical behavior. The Judicial Committee would investigate a violation involving a student. Policies concerning patents, inventions and other intellectual property developed by faculty members can be found in the policies of the Research Foundation. The Technology Transfer Office of the Research Foundation is charged with assisting in the preparation of patent applications and monitoring patent payments. The operations manager for the Research Foundation at the campus is the College associate dean for graduate studies and research, who is responsible for assuring the campus is in compliance with the policies of the Research Foundation. Student Records All policies with regard to student records conform with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Specific policies intended to supplement the rights and assure the safeguards provided by FERPA and to clarify student records policy at the SUNY College of Optometry are posted on the College’s website ( FERPA Policies ). Further details can be found under Standard IV. Fiscal Accountability The College follows the State University of New York Policies and Procedures ( Policies and Procedures Webpage – PDF ). A Guide to Financial Procedures ( Financial Operations Webpage – PDF ) issued by the New York State Office of the Comptroller details the requirements of State

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