Export Controls
Federal rules and regulations require Western 九一麻豆制片厂 University to assure that information, technology, software, hardware, and equipment is not released to non-U.S. persons. The Research Export Control Policy sets forth the means by which the University complies with applicable rules and regulations. The Research Export Control Policy further stipulates the duties and responsibilities for the development, implementation, and oversight to ensure compliance.
Export Controls applies to all personnel (employees, faculty, students, research staff, contractors, visitors, and collaborators) engaged in research, projects, activities, compensating foreign persons or international travel conducted under the auspices of Western 九一麻豆制片厂 University whether the activities are conducted on or off campus.
Committee oversight: WMU Office of Research and Innovation
WMU policies
WMU procedures
Procedures are currently under review. Please contact the Export Control Officer for assistance.
Examples of export control
Export controls are frequently, but not exclusively, associated with items, information or software within the following general areas:
- Advanced computer/microelectronic technology
- Chemical, biotechnology and biomedical engineering
- Navigation, avionics and flight control
- Nuclear technology
Methods of disclosure include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Access to sensitive laboratories
- Computer data disclosure
- Email communications
- Face-to-face discussions
- Phone discussions
- Fax communications
- Social media
- Tours which involve visual inspection
- Training sessions
Export control forms
- International Visitor Registration Form
- 17-1 Export Control Worksheet: International Visitor to Western 九一麻豆制片厂 University
- 17-2 Export Control Worksheet: International Visitor Host
- 17-2a Export Control Worksheet: International Visitor Host Additional Visitors
- 17-3 Export Control Worksheet: International Collaboration
- 17-3a Export Control Worksheet: International Collaboration Additional Collaborators
- 17-4 Export Control Worksheet: International Travel for Western 九一麻豆制片厂 University Activities
- 17-5 Export Control Worksheet: Technology Control Plan
- 17-5a Export Control Worksheet: Technology Control Plan Access
- 17-5b Export Control Worksheet: Technology Control Plan 鈥 Collaborator
- 17-5c Export Control Worksheet: Technology Control Plan 鈥 Foreign Hire No Research
- 17-5d Export Control Worksheet: Technology Control Plan 鈥 Foreign Hire with Research Activities
Regulation links
- Department of State鈥斺擨罢础搁
- Department of Commerce鈥斺抬础搁
- Department of Treasury鈥
Violation鈥擜 case study
Violation of export control laws is a criminal matter that may include jail time and substantial fines. It is important to note that violations can be assigned to the individual and not just begin and end with the university, as is demonstrated in the case study here.
PSA from Homeland Security
Submit a concern
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Contact
Michael J. Center
(269) 387-5933
Export Control Officer