UB Policy Library

The University at Buffalo supports the recognition of its community members, employees, and students through the use of gifts, prizes, and awards. Such items may not be lavish or extravagant, and must comply with funding source restrictions outlined in the Gifts, Prizes and Awards Funding Chart. Policy objectives are to achieve the following:

• The university is in compliance with federal tax regulations instituted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
• Gifts, prizes and awards are reasonable and support the university’s mission of teaching, research and community outreach
• University funds are used with a clear business purpose

The University at Buffalo prohibits discrimination and harassment and requires that accommodations be provided to individuals when such accommodations are reasonable and necessary as a result of an individual’s disability, religion, pregnancy, maternity, breastfeeding, transgender status, or sexual violence victim status. This policy describes how the university will investigate or resolve reports of discrimination and harassment.

Please note that specific policy language has been approved by University Counsel and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, therefore we will only be able to make non-substantive (e.g., stylistic or grammatical) changes through the review process. However, you may use the review process to inform us of the need for additional guidance or training.