For insertion in the graduate catalog at the end of the section entitled University Policies (underlined in blue) University Policies Substance Abuse Policy Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Policy Notice of Nondiscrimination Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan, Policy, and Grievance Procedure Racial and Ethnic Harassment Policy Patent and Copyright Policies Patent and Copyright Policies The Patent and Copyright Policies of the University of North Carolina and East Carolina University apply to all employees and students of East Carolina University, including but not limited to faculty, staff, professional employees, undergraduate and graduate students. These policies relate to ownership, disposition and management of intellectual property rights (such as patents and copyrights).