Policies By Categories
A list of policies by categories. Some policies are confidential and will need you to login into MyNU to view.
Employment & Workplace
| Policy | Purpose | Sector | Division | Department |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Camp Safety Plan | A template to modify as needed per the Camps & Clinics for Minors Policy ; Modifications not to be used without officer approval | University | Operations | President's Office |
| Chemical Exposure Response | Broad guidelines in response to chemical exposure | Operations and Finance | Business Services | |
| Registrar's Policy and Procedure for Transcript Notation per New York Education Law 129-B | Compliance with NYS Education Law Article 129-B with regard to transcript notation | University | Registrar | Records Office |
| Bereavement Leave | Described is the policy concerning Bereavement Compensation and time off procedures for all eligible employees. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Survivor Benefits | Described is the University's Policy on providing benefits to a surviving spouse and/or dependent child(ren) in the event of the death of a University employee. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Enforcement of Parking | Enforcement of university parking regulations | University | Student Affairs | Campus Safety |
| Non-Fraternization Policy | Explains both guidelines and procedures regarding Intra-University relationships | University/ Overseen by Executive Vice President | Executive Vice Presidents Office | |
| Discrimination & Harassment | Forbidding harassment and discrimination and setting the procedure for reporting | University | Equity & Inclusion | President's Office |
| Personal Days (Full-Time non-exempt) | Guidance on use of personal days | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources | Guidance regarding use of university technology | University | EVP | Information Technology |
| Vacation Pay | Guidance to non-exempt full time and regular part time employees | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Digital Signage | Guide on composing content for digital signage | Executive Vice President | Public Relations | Public Relations |
| Petty Cash Guidelines | Guidelines on the acceptable uses and procedure for Petty Cash | Operations and Finance | Controller | Controllers Office |
| Health Insurance | It is the policy of the University to offer group Health Insurance benefits to eligible employees. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| NU Survey (Map) 2015 | Official Survey and Map of NU property, including the Main Campus and Parkway Lands | University | General Counsel | President's Office |
| Dining Commons Use Policy | Policy and guidance for arranging events in the Clet Dining Commons | University | Operations & Finance | Center for Events & Mgmt Dev. |
| Disability Grievance Policy | Policy and Procedure for reporting a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act | University | University | Other |
| IRB Policy & Canadian rules | Set the policy for human subject research both in the US and Canada | Academic Affairs | Provost | Academic Affairs |
| Employee Status Codes | Sets Employee Status and Codes with definitions and benefit eligibilities. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Jury Duty Policy | Sets jury duty compensation and the procedure for payment to eligible employees. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| University-funded Travel | Sets out the terms, procedure, and forms related to travel paid for by NU | University | Controller | Controllers Office |
| Paid Time Off For Seasonal and Regular Part-Time Employees | Sets policy how regular, part time, and seasonal employees are granted and use compensated time off from work | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Temporary Medical Parking Permits | Sets procedure and guidelines for anyone who require special consideration related to parking. | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Confidentiality of Employment Information | Sets procedures and guidelines for University positions and the maintaining of confidential information. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Accidental Death and Dismemberment | Sets the Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit, eligibility requirements and claim procedure. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Exit Interview Policy | Sets the conducting of exit interviews with employees | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Leaves of Absence | Sets the guidelines and procedures for placing an eligible employee on an official Leave of Absence. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Life Insurance | Sets the offering of group term life insurance to eligible employees. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Tuition Remission * | Sets the plan, eligibility, and process for exempt and non-exempt non-faculty employees and their dependents to receive Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Motor Vehicle Record Check Policy | Sets the policy for checking MVR's | University | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Employee Military Leave Policy | Sets the policy for employees taking military leave | University | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Cash Handling Policy | Sets the policy for handling cash transactions at the university | Operations and Finance | Controller | Controllers Office |
| Vacation and Personal Days for FLSA-exempt employees | Sets the policy for the accrual of vacation and personal days by FLSA-exempt employees | University | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Power Path Policy | Sets the policy for use, maintenance, and coordination with NYPA regarding the Power Path | University | Campus Safety/Keirnan Center/Facilities/Planning | Executive Vice Presidents Office |
| Diploma At Graduation | Sets the policy for who can award a diploma at graduation (President, or other under certain circumstances) | Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs | Academic Affairs |
| Disciplinary Action Procedure | Sets the procedures and guidelines for involuntary termination of any employee | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Long Term Disability Leave | Sets the procedures if an eligible employee becomes disabled and must be off from work for an extended period. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Sexual Misconduct Policy | Sets the process for handling sexual misconduct, per Title IX, VAWA, Clery, and NY Education Law 29B | University | Title IX Coordinator | Executive Vice Presidents Office |
| Service & Emotional Support Animals | The broadly inform community members of the procedure for respectfully addressing the needs of those who use service and emotional support animals | University | ADA Coordinator | Human Resources |
| Building Access for Non-Resident Space | The Building Access Policy is developed to ensure the safety and security of our students, staff, and faculty as well as to safeguard Niagara University's assets and personal property | Student Affairs | Campus Safety | |
| Paid Time Off (PTO) | The Paid Time Off Policy provides benefit eligible non faculty employees with an entitlement of days away from work with pay | Finance and Operations | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Contracts Policy | The policy and procedure for authorized contract signers, procedure for finalizing contracts, access to copies of contracts, and the storage of contracts | University | GC Office | President's Office |
| Whistleblowing | The policy for reporting suspected fraud and abuse of university resources | University | General Counsel | President's Office |
| Human Resources Non-Discrimination Policy | The policy states that the University's discrimination policy | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Institutional Advancement Code of Ethics | The provide guidance and best practices regarding the solicitation and acceptance of gifts to the university | Institutional Advancement | Institutional Advancement | Institutional Advancement |
| Standards of Conduct | The University maintains standards for the personal conduct of its employees. This policy lists some of the general rules | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Part Time Employee Benefits (>1,000 Hours) | This policy addresses the benefits that part time employees, working less than one thousand hours per year, are eligible for | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Emergency Pay and Unscheduled Call-in Pay | This policy addresses the manner in which Emergency Pay/Unscheduled Call-in pay is calculated. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Sick Days for Regular Full Time Employees | This policy addresses the nature, number and process for sick days for eligible employees. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Salary Continuation Plan | This policy addresses the payment of salary when an employee is unable to work due to injury or illness for a period greater than five (5) consecutive workdays. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Holidays | This policy addresses the procedures for paid holidays | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Introductory Period for Non-Faculty Employees | This policy defines the introductory period for newly hired, rehired, promoted or transferred non-faculty employees. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Length of Service Non-Faculty Employees | This policy defines the length of service for non-faculty, benefit eligible employees of the University. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Applications for Positions on Campus | This policy dictates the acceptance of applications and resumes | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Administrative and Professional Employees Performance Appraisals* | This policy discusses the purpose, results, and procedures regarding administrative and professional employee performance appraisals. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| American With Disabilities Act and Employment | This policy is in place to communicate our commitment to the principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Seizure Protocol | This policy provides guidelines to help accommodate student's suffering from seizures. | Student Affairs | Health Services | |
| Equal Employment Opportunity | This policy was created to communicate our commitment to the principles of Fair Employment Practices and Equal Employment Opportunity. | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | |
| Smoking Policy | This policy, in compliance with the New York State Public Health Law, dictates the University's smoking policy | University/ Overseen by Executive Vice President | Executive Vice Presidents Office | |
| Premium Compensation | This topic addresses the manner in which overtime, holiday premium and call-in pay are calculated. The purpose of this policy is to control labor costs by managing the expense of overtime pay to nonexempt employees. | Finance and Operations | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Clery Compliance Policy | To clarify the various roles and responsibilities for Clery and Campus Security law compliance | University | General Counsel | President's Office |
| Kerry Rose Law | To comply with NYS Education Law 6348 | Executive Vice President | Campus Safety | Campus Safety |
| Credit Card Marketing on Campus | To comply with NYS Education Law 6437 | University | General Counsel | Campus Activities |
| Commitment to Ethical Business Practices | To confirm the University's commitment to Ethical Business Practices | University | EVP | Executive Vice Presidents Office |
| Faculty-Lead Student Trips | To coordinate the resources and policies needed to assist faculty in leading student trips | University | PPRC | President's Office |
| Web Page Administrator Policy | To ensure clarity regarding responsibility for individual department and sector web pages | Executive Vice President | PR | Public Relations |
| Camps Clinics & Events for Minors | To ensure compliance and best practices for camps clinics and events for minors operated by NU | University | CEMD and GC Offices | Presidents Office |
| Chemical Hygiene Policy 2014 | To ensure compliance with applicable regulations | University | NA | Business Services |
| Family Medical Leave Act | To ensure compliance with FMLA | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Dean of Students Judicial Records Retention Policy | To ensure students are aware of the retention of their judicial records | Student Affairs | Dean of Students | Student Affairs |
| Controller's Office Policy on Acceptable Expenses for University Credit Cards and Reimbursement | To ensure there is clear direction regarding Acceptable Expenses for University Credit Cards and Reimbursement | Operations and Finance | Controller's Office | Business Affairs |
| Comp Tickets to NU Events for Employees | To ensure there is no real or perceived conflict of interest in the provision of comp'd or department-funded tickets for employees attending university events | Operations and Finance | Controller | Controllers Office |
| Essential Trained Responders and Essential Personnel | To establish a system for utilizing the categories "essential trained personnel" and "essential personnel" | Finance and Operations | Committee on Crisis Management | Other |
| Relocation Reimbursement | To establish guidelines for the reimbursement for relocation of new employees to Niagara University. Its principal goal is to establish criteria and an approval process for use of relocation funds. | University | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| University Policy on Pre- and Post-Employment Background Checks | To establish how pre and post-employment background checks are conducted | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Retirement Policy | To guide non-faculty employees through the process of initiating retirement | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Communications with Media | To inform employees as to how to handle media inquiries and press appearances | University | Public Relations | Public Relations |
| Trustees' Policy on Ethical Treatment of Students in Fiscal Transactions | To provide guidance on the fiscal transactions involving students and staff, administrators and faculty. | University | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Worker's Compensation | To provide guidance regarding workers' compensation claims | Executive Vice President | Human Resources | Human Resources |
| Camus Ministry Policies and Procedure for NU St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen | To set the Policy and Procedure for NU St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen | Mission & Development | Campus Ministry | Campus Ministry |
| Narcan Policy | To set the policy and procedure for on-campus administration of Narcan to fight opiate overdose | University | Student Health Services | Student Affairs |
| Energy Policy | To set the policy for energy-saving measures and comply with the Presidents' Climate Commitment | University | Sustainability Committee | Facility Services |
| Trademark Policy | To set the terms for protecting and using all University-owned Trademarks | Executive Vice President | Public Relations | Public Relations |
| Data Breach Policy | To set the terms of meeting the requirements of NY GBL Article 39-f | Operations and Finance | Information Technology | Information Technology |