campus in the eveningHere is a sampling of compliance issues.

Equal Opportunity and Employment Compliance

Accessibility

Equal Opportunity

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972) Affirmative Action [42 CFR sec. 483.75 (1989)

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 [45 CFR (76 subpart f)] Criminal Drug Offense Reporting [41 USCS § 701]
  • Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 [Public Law 101-226]

Operational Department/Contact


University Policy/Operating Procedure

Commercial Drivers Testing

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 Drug and Alcohol Testing 49 CFR Part 40

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Compensation

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)- [29 usc sec. 201-219; 251-262] Minimum Wage and Overtime

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Employment of Foreign Nationals

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • Employment of Foreign Nationals Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Part A[8 USC 1324a](Visas and I-9s) Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1101 et seq.)

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

  • Immigration Services Manual

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Labor Practices – Unions

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • Fair Labor Practices - Unionized Employees
  • SELRA State Employees Labor Relations Act
  • Vermont Labor Relations Board

Operational Department/Contact


University Policy/Operating Procedure

Leaves of Absence

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), [29 USC sec 2601]
  • VT Parental and Family Leave Act
  • Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA)

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Other Nondiscrimination Requirements

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967) [29 USC sec 621 et seq.]
  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [29 USC sec. 793 et seq.]
  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [29 USC sec. 793 et seq.]
  • Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)(42 USC 2000e(k))
  • Vermont Law Fair Employment Practices 21 V.S.A. 495-496

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Sexual Harassment and Misconduct

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Veteran Status

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

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SPECIFIC COMPLIANCE ISSUECOMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT/ STATUTEOPERATIONAL DEPARTMENT/ CONTACTAVAILABLE TRAINING/ RESOURCES/ INFORMATIONUNIVERSITY POLICY/ OPERATING PROCEDURE
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Accessibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

Amber Fulcher (email link), ADA/504 Coordinator

ADA & Universal Design


Recruitment Resources

Equal OpportunityEEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972)
Affirmative Action [42 CFR sec. 483.75 (1989)

Nick Stanton (email link), Director, ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Office of Equal Opportunity

Recruitment Resources
Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Workplace
  • Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 [45 CFR (76 subpart f)] Criminal Drug Offense Reporting [41 USCS § 701]
  • Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 [Public Law 101-226]

Director of Labor Relations & Employment Services (email link)

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Commercial Drivers Testing

Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 Drug and Alcohol Testing 49 CFR Part 40

Department of Risk Management & Safety

risk.management@uvm.edu

Driver Training
CompensationFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)- [29 usc sec. 201-219; 251-262] Minimum Wage and Overtime

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Greg Paradiso (email link), Director of Benefits, Compensation and HRIS

Exempt vs. NonExempt Positions
Employment of Foreign Nationals

Employment of Foreign Nationals Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Part A[8 USC 1324a](Visas and I-9s) Immigration and Nationality Act (8 USC 1101 et seq.)

Office of International Education

Emma Swift (email link), Director of the Office of International Education

Immigration Services Manual
Labor Practices – UnionsFair Labor Practices - Unionized Employees
SELRA State Employees Labor Relations Act
Vermont Labor Relations Board

Director of Labor Relations & Employment Services (email link)

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Leaves of Absence
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), [29 USC sec 2601],
  • VT Parental and Family Leave Act
  • Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA)

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Greg Paradiso (email link), Director of Benefits, Compensation and HRIS

Staff Handbook - Leaves and Time Off
Other Nondiscrimination Requirements
  • ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967) [29 USC sec 621 et seq.]
  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [29 USC sec. 793 et seq.]
  • The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [29 USC sec. 793 et seq.]
  • Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA)(42 USC 2000e(k))
  • Vermont Law Fair Employment Practices 21 V.S.A. 495-496

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Nick Stanton (email link), Director, ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Office of Equal Opportunity

Recruitment Resources

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Sexual Harassment and Misconduct

Nick Stanton (email link), Director, ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Office of Equal Opportunity

Sexual Conduct Education and Resources


Veteran Status

¶¶Òõ̽̽ Student Veteran Services

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David Carlson (email link), Coordinator of Student Veteran Services

Student Veteran Services

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Privacy & Information Security

Data Breach Notification

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

University Policy/Operating Procedure

FERPA/Student Records

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

HIPAA/Protected Health Information

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

  • Covered Component Privacy Officers

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Information Security

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Library Records

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • USA PATRIOT Act, Public Law 107-56 Vermont Public Records Act (1 V.S.A. §317)

Operational Department/Contact

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Privacy Program

Operational Department/Contact

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Public Records Requests

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • Vermont Public Records Act (1 V.S.A. §§315-320)

Operational Department/Contact

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Records Retention

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • Various

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Red Flag Rules

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

  • See Program/Policy

University Policy/Operating Procedure

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SPECIFIC COMPLIANCE ISSUECOMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT/ STATUTEOPERATIONAL DEPARTMENT/ CONTACTAVAILABLE TRAINING/ RESOURCES/ INFORMATIONUNIVERSITY POLICY/ OPERATING PROCEDURE
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Data Breach Notification

Office of Compliance Services

Tessa Lucey (email link), Director of Compliance Services and Chief Privacy Officer

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FERPA/Student Records

Registrar

Veronika CarterÌý(email link), Registrar

HIPAA/Protected Health InformationCovered Component Privacy Officers
Information SecurityÌý

iso@uvm.edu (email link), Information Security Officer

Library RecordsUSA PATRIOT Act, Public Law 107-56
Vermont Public Records Act (1 V.S.A. §317)

Bryn GeffertÌý(email link), Dean of University Libraries

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Privacy ProgramÌýOffice of Compliance Services


Tessa LuceyÌý(email link), Director of Compliance Services and Chief Privacy Officer

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Public Records RequestsVermont Public Records Act (1 V.S.A. §§315-320)General CounselÌý(email link)Ìý
Records RetentionVarious


Tessa LuceyÌý(email link), Director of Compliance Services and Chief Privacy Officer

Red Flag Rules

Student Financial Services

Joey Catania (email link), Associate Director of Student Financial Services

  • See Program/Policy

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Conflict of Interest & Commitment

Conflicts of Interest and Commitment

Financial Conflict of Interest in Research

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

University Policy/Operating Procedure

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Conflicts of Interest and CommitmentÌý

Compliance and Privacy Services


coi.coc@uvm.edu (email link)

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Financial Conflict of Interest in Research

Research Support and Integrity

Victoria JonesÌý(email link), Research Compliance Officer

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General Compliance

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Responsible Official

  • President

Operational Department

  • Office of Equal Opportunity

Additional Information

Donor Gift Restrictions

Responsible Official

  • Vice President for Finance and Administration

Operational Department

  • Controllers Office

Additional Information

EEOC/Affirmative Action

Responsible Official

  • President

Operational Department

  • Director, Office of Equal Opportunity

Additional Information

Environmental Health and Safety

Responsible Official

  • Chief Safety and Compliance Officer

Operational Department

  • Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Additional Information

Facilities/Construction: State and Local Regulations

Responsible Official

  • Vice President for Finance and Administration

Operational Department

  • Planning, Design and Construction

Additional Information

HIPAA (hybrid entity)

Responsible Official

  • Component HIPAA Privacy Officers

Operational Department

  • Individual Covered Components

Additional Information

Human Resources

Responsible Official

  • Chief Human Resource Officer

Operational Department

  • Human Resources

Additional Information

  • Employment Compliance Issues (see Affirmative Action and Employment Compliance)

Immigration

Responsible Official

  • Senior Vice President and Provost

Operational Department

  • Director International Education

Additional Information

Intellectual Property/Technology Transfer

Responsible Official

  • Vice President for Research

Operational Department

  • Director Office of Technology Commercialization

Additional Information

NCAA/Athletics/Equity in Athletics

Responsible Official

  • President

Operational Department

  • Director of Athletics

Additional Information

Public Safety

Responsible Official

  • Chief Safety and Compliance Officer

Operational Department

  • Chief of Police

Additional Information

Records Retention

Responsible Official

  • Chief Privacy Officer

Operational Department

Additional Information

Research Policy and Administration

Responsible Official

  • Vice President for Research

Operational Department

  • Assoc Vice President Research Administration

Additional Information

Sexual Harassment

Responsible Official

  • Senior Vice President and Provost

Operational Department

  • Director Office ofÌý Equal Opportunity

Additional Information

  • Office of Equal OpportunityHome Page

Student Financial Aid

Responsible Official

  • Vice Provost for Enrollment Management

Operational Department

  • Director Student Financial Services

Additional Information

Student Records (FERPA)

Responsible Official

  • Senior Vice President and Provost

Operational Department

  • Registrar

Additional Information

Tax Related

Responsible Official

  • Vice President for Finance and Administration

Operational Department

  • Controllers Office

Additional Information

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Compliance AreaResponsible OfficialOperational DepartmentAdditional Information
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)PresidentOffice of Equal OpportunityADA & Universal Design
Donor Gift RestrictionsVice President for Finance and AdministrationControllers OfficeGifts PolicyÌý(PDF)
EEOC/ Affirmative ActionPresidentDirector Office of Equal Opportunity
Environmental Health and SafetyChief Safety and Compliance OfficerDirector of Environmental Health and SafetyRisk Management
Facilities/Construction: State and Local RegulationsVice President for Finance and AdministrationPlanning, Design and ConstructionPlanning, Design and Construction
HIPAA (hybrid entity)Component HIPAA Privacy OfficersIndividual Covered ComponentsHIPAA Information
Human ResourcesChief Human Resource OfficerHuman ResourcesEmployment Compliance Issues
ImmigrationSenior Vice President and ProvostDirector International EducationInternational Education Office
Intellectual Property/Technology TransferVice President for ResearchDirector Office of Technology CommercializationOffice of Technology Commercialization
NCAA/Athletics/Equity in AthleticsPresidentDirector of Athletics

Public SafetyChief Safety and Compliance OfficerChief of PolicePolice Services
Records RetentionChief Privacy OfficerOffice of Privacy ServicesRecord Retention Presentation
Research Policy and AdministrationVice President for ResearchAssoc Vice President Research AdministrationResearch Compliance Issues
Sexual HarassmentSenior Vice President and ProvostDirector Office of Equal Opportunity
Student Financial AidVice Provost for Enrollment ManagementDirector Student Financial ServicesStudent Financial Services
Student Records (FERPA)Senior Vice President and ProvostRegistrar

FERPA Rights Policy (PDF)

Tax RelatedVice President for Finance and AdministrationControllers OfficeTax Information

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Sponsored Program and Research Compliance

Animal Care

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Conflicts of Interest in Research

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Controlled Substances

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Effort Reporting

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Export Controls

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • and

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Financial Management of Sponsored Projects

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Human Subject Research

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Intellectual Property/Technology Transfer

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Research Policy and Administration

Operational Department/Contact

Scientific Misconduct

Compliance Requirement/Statute

  • NIH and NSF require institutions to adopt procedures that satisfy minimum standards. NIH requires annual update. Flowdown is required.

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

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Animal Care

Ida Washington (email link), University Veterinarian

Conflicts of Interest in Research

Victoria JonesÌý(email link), Research Compliance Officer

Financial Conflict of Interest in Sponsored ResearchÌý(PDF)
Controlled Substances

Ida Washington (email link),ÌýUniversity Veterinarian

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Effort Reporting

Financial & Cost Accounting Services

Lindsey Donovan (email link), Associate Controller

Effort Management
and Reporting on Sponsored AgreementsÌý(PDF)
Export Controls
  • and

Victoria JonesÌý(email link), Research Compliance Officer

Export ControlsÌý(PDF)
Financial Management of Sponsored Projects

Sponsored Project Administration

Brian PrindleÌý(email link), Executive Director for Research Administration and Integrity

Lindsey Donovan (email link), Associate Controller
Research Related Policies
Human Subject Research

Research Protections Office

Donna SilverÌý(email link), Director of the Research Protections Office

Intellectual Property/Technology Transfer

¶¶Òõ̽̽ Innovations

Kerry Swift, Technology Licensing Officer

ÌýIntellectual Property PolicyÌý(PDF)
Research Policy and AdministrationÌý

Office of the Vice President for Research

Dan Harvey, Director of Operations to the Vice President for Research

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Responsible Conduct in ResearchÌýÌýÌýÌý
Scientific Misconduct
  • NIH and NSF require institutions to adopt procedures that satisfy minimum standards.Ìý NIH requiresÌý annualÌý update.Ìý Flowdown is required.

Brian PrindleÌý(email link), Executive Director for Research Administration and Integrity

Misconduct in ResearchÌý(PDF)
Sponsored Project ComplianceÌýÌýÌýÌý

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Environmental Health and Safety Compliance

Alcohol and Drugs

Biosafety

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Bloodborne Pathogens

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Chemical Facilities

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

  • ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s chemical inventory does not meet the quantity threshold that would require top screen status.

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Driver Safety

Fire and Life Safety

Operational Department/Contact

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Incident Management System

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Infectious Agents - NIH Oversight

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

Laboratory Practices/Lab Safety

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Radiation Safety

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Recombinant DNA - NIH Oversight

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

Select Agents - CDC Oversight

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

Transportation of Hazardous Materials or Infectious Substances

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

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Alcohol and DrugsÌý

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Director of Labor Relations & Employment Services (email link)

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Biosafety

Sonia Godoy-Tundidor (email link), Biosafety Officer

Bloodborne Pathogens

Environmental Health and Safety

Ìý

Sonia Godoy-Tundidor (email link), Biosafety Officer

Chemical Facilities

Environmental Health and Safety

Francis ChurchillÌý(email link), Director of Environmental Health & Safety

  • ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s chemical inventory does not meet the quantity threshold that would require top screen status.
Driver SafetyÌý

Environmental Health and Safety

Ìý

Francis ChurchillÌý(email link), Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Fire and Life SafetyÌý

Environmental Health and Safety

Ìý

Barry Simays (email link), University Fire Marshal

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Incident Management System

Ìý

John Marcus (email link), Emergency Planning and Institutional Continuity Coordinator

Infectious Agents -NIH Oversight
Environmental Health and Safety


Sonia Godoy-Tundidor (email link), Biosafety Officer

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Laboratory Practices/Lab Safety

Environmental Health and Safety

Ìý

Francis ChurchillÌý(email link), Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Radiation SafetyÌý

Department of Risk Management & Safety

Ìý

Tom KelloggÌý(email link), Radiation Safety Officer

Recombinant DNA -NIH Oversight
Environmental Health and Safety


Sonia Godoy-Tundidor (email link), Biosafety Officer

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Select Agents - CDC Oversight
Environmental Health and Safety


Sonia Godoy-Tundidor (email link), Biosafety Officer

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Transportation of Hazardous Materials or Infectious Substances

Environmental Health and Safety

¶¶Òõ̽̽ Print & Mail


Shane Desautels (email link), Director of Print & Mail

Francis Churchill (email link), Director of Environmental Health & Safety

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Reporting & Non-Retaliation

Non-Retaliation

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

Whistleblower Protection

Compliance Requirement/Statute

Operational Department/Contact

Available Training/Resources/Information

University Policy/Operating Procedure

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SPECIFIC COMPLIANCE ISSUECOMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT/ STATUTEOPERATIONAL DEPARTMENT/ CONTACTAVAILABLE TRAINING/ RESOURCES/ INFORMATIONUNIVERSITY POLICY/ OPERATING PROCEDURE
Non-Retaliation

Office of Compliance Services

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Tessa LuceyÌý(email link), Director of Compliance Services and Chief Privacy Officer

Whistleblower Protection

Office of Compliance Services

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Tessa LuceyÌý(email link), Director of Compliance Services and Chief Privacy Officer

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