Policy Category | Policy Owner | Version Effective Date | Review Cycle | Last Reviewed | Policy Contact |
VII. Human Resources | SVP, General Counsel, Chief People Officer | July 1, 2017 | Every 5 years | August 21, 2025 | HRER |
Purpose and Applicability
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks to provide a workplace for all employees that is professional and free from distractions. This Policy applies to employees on regular and contingent status, faculty, and student employees. Nonexempt staff employees who are included in the representation of the collective bargaining unit are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and applicable UMGC HR policies; where there is a conflict between the two, the MOU will prevail.
Definition
Visitors in the Workplace - Non-employees who do not have official business with the University and are on UMGC premises based upon a relationship with an employee. A visitor in the workplace may include, but is not limited to, a child, spouse, relative, and/or friend of an employee.
IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES
The UMGC President has designated the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to administer this policy; to develop procedures as necessary to implement this policy; to communicate this policy to the UMGC community; and to post the policy and any applicable procedures on the UMGC website.
Replacement for:
UMUC 440.21 - Policy on Visitors in the Workplace