Scripps Guidelines or Scripps Rules of Conduct
UC San Diego and its affiliate, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, have a rich history of publishing and updating various policies and guidelines to ensure smooth operations across their diverse research and administrative functions. Here's a snapshot of some key policy updates that have taken place over the years.
**Compensation Plans**
The General Campus Compensation Plan (GCCP) at UC San Diego, established in 2013, forms part of a broader compensation strategy. The plan includes a base salary and a negotiated salary component, which is negotiated based on available external funds. As per APM 672, UC San Diego has implemented a Negotiated Salary Program (NSP) as of July 1, 2025, for faculty compensation.
For Scripps, while specific details about the current version of the GCCP are not explicitly mentioned, the institution generally follows UC policies with additional specific guidelines related to research funding and administration.
**Research Administration**
UC San Diego employs research administrators to manage complex proposals and grants, overseeing financial aspects of research projects across departments, including those at Scripps.
**Current Updates**
Ongoing negotiations between UC and unions like UPTE-CWA 9119 regarding compensation and work conditions are ongoing, but specific updates on the GCCP or Scripps' compensation plans are not mentioned in the search results. For precise details on the current version of the GCCP at Scripps, it would be best to consult directly with UC San Diego's HR department or relevant documentation from Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
**Space and Facilities Management**
Appendix E: Space Utility Score Details, published recently, provides details on space utility scores. The Space Policy, published in June 2024, outlines guidelines for space allocation and use. Guidelines for space allocation and use in Seaweed Canyon and Buildings were also published.
**Policy on Dogs, Pier Use, and External Art Installations**
The Policy on Dogs, published in April 2014, sets guidelines for bringing pets to campus. The Pier Use Policy, also published in April 2014, outlines rules for using piers on campus. The External Art Installation process was established in 2008, providing guidelines for installing artworks on campus.
**Travel and Expense Policies**
The Travel Expenditure Approval Process, published in May 2010, outlines the process for approving travel expenses. For units not part of a section, such as Ship Operations and the Scripps Department, travel reimbursements are forwarded to the Scripps Business Office for approval before submission to Travel.
**Policy on Academic Recall, Researcher Teaching, and Substance Abuse**
The Policy on Review of Academic Recall (Return to Active Duty) Appointment was published in May 2016. The Researcher Teaching Policy was published in June 2015, and the UC Policy on Substance Abuse was also published.
**Policy for Establishment and Oversight of Organized Research Units and non-Organized Research Unit Centers**
This policy, published on July 1, 2016, outlines the guidelines for the creation and oversight of Organized Research Units and non-Organized Research Unit Centers.
**Other Policies and Guidelines**
The Seed Funding Policy was established in June 2020, the Small Grant Program was introduced in May 2018, and the Policy for Establishment and Oversight of non-ORU Centers was published in July 2015. The UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment was also published.
In conclusion, UC San Diego and Scripps Institution of Oceanography have a wide range of policies and guidelines in place to ensure smooth operations, from compensation plans and research administration to space and facilities management, academic policies, and travel and expense policies. For the most current and precise information, it's always best to consult directly with the relevant departments or review the latest documentation.
The Negotiated Salary Program (NSP) for faculty compensation at UC San Diego, as per APM 672, will be implemented as of July 1, 2025. In the realm of technology and education-and-self-development, UC San Diego has published the Policy on External Art Installations in 2008, providing guidelines for installing artworks on campus.
