I. Policy Statement
The University of Arizona is responsible for the appropriate use of its assets. In substantiated cases of misuse of those assets, it is the policy of the University to obtain full restitution, to impose administrative sanctions, and to refer violations of criminal statutes for prosecution.
II. Purpose
This policy is adopted for the purpose of
- Defining and delineating responsibilities relating to the misuse of University assets;
- Establishing protocols for reporting and handling of incidents involving alleged or actual misuse of University assets; and
- Providing guidelines for corrective actions when the investigations confirm that misuse has occurred or is likely to occur.
- Misuse of University assets is a violation of the Arizona Board of Regents Policy (ABOR), University Handbook for Appointed Personnel (UHAP), Classified Staff Human Resources Policy (CSM), Student Code of Conduct, and other policies of the University. Therefore, this policy is in addition to, but does not substitute for, other laws and policies governing employees and students at the University, whether currently in effect or whether established after the adoption of this policy. Employees and students are required to be familiar with all policies governing the appropriate use of University assets.
- Disciplinary action against employees or students for misuse of University assets will be pursued under one or more of those policies, using the procedure applicable to that category of employee or student in connection with those policies.