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Academic Affairs

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Academic Affairs	Academic Services	Educational Policy on Grade Changes and the Grade Change Form	The University recognizes that there are rare instances when an instructor may decide to change a final grade after it has been assigned. In such cases, the faculty member may change the grade by submitting the Niagara University Grade Change Form.	Educational Policy
Academic Affairs	Study Abroad	Study Abroad Credit Overload Policy	Sets the guidelines for students who participate in a study abroad program that has more than 16 credit hours	Students
Academic Affairs	Study Abroad	Study Abroad Crisis Plan	This policy addresses the guidelines and procedures that the University has in place to help minimize risk for students studying abroad	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Affairs	Study Abroad	Study Abroad Financial Aid Policy	Explains the procedures and guidelines for students receiving financial aid for the purpose of studying abroad	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Affairs	Study Abroad	Study Abroad Policy for ROTC scholarship cadets	Sets the guidelines for a ROTC scholarship recipient studying abroad	Students
Academic Affairs	Study Abroad	Study Abroad Statement of Liabilities	Sets the University's liability for students when they travel abroad	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Affairs		Walking at Graduation	Sets graduation and commencement requirements	Students Operations and Finance
Academic Affairs	Academic Integrity	Academic Integrity	Sets standards and procedures for Academic Integrity	Educational Policy Students
Academic Affairs		Grade Appeal	Sets structure and guidelines for Grade Appeals	Educational Policy Students Compliance
Academic Affairs		Student-Owned Intellectual Property	Sets student ownership of original works of authorship or invention	Educational Policy Students Compliance
Academic Affairs		External Funding Practice: Programmatic Performance	This policy strives to ensure the adequate performance of externally funded projects.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Academic Affairs		Repeat a Course (Undergraduate)	Policy and procedure to re-take a course	Educational Policy Students
Academic Affairs	Provost	Academic Forgiveness Policy	Niagara University wishes to encourage the readmission of undergraduate students who had withdrawn in the past due to their inability to maintain satisfactory progress toward degree completion.	Educational Policy Students
Academic Affairs	Provost	Graduate Repeat Course Policy	This policy outlines the circumstances under which a graduate student may repeat a course taken at Niagara University and when this course replaces the grade for the same course previously taken at Niagara University.	Educational Policy Students
Academic Affairs		External Funding Practice: Animal Care	The policy details procedures and compliance for the use of live vertebrate animals in research is humane and legal.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Academic Affairs		External Funding Practice: Effort Reporting	Sets the procedures and reasoning behind reporting work progress.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Academic Affairs	Programs and Policy	Continuing Education General Guidelines for Instructors	Explains the general guidelines for Instructors of Continuing Education classes.	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Affairs	Programs and Policy	Continuing Education Fee Agreement	Provides a copy of the Continuing Education Fee Agreement	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Affairs	Academic Senate	Incomplete Grade Policy for Undergraduates and Graduates	Incomplete Grade Policy for Undergraduates and Graduates	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Affairs	Academic Senate	Last Date of Attendance	Policy for assigning the last date of attendance at classes for withdrawal and refund purposes	Compliance Educational Policy Students
Academic Affairs	Academic Services	Commencement Ceremony Eligibility Policy for Graduate Students	Commencement Ceremony Eligibility Policy for Graduate Students	Educational Policy Students
Academic Affairs	Academic Affairs	Diploma At Graduation	Sets the policy for who can award a diploma at graduation (President, or other under certain circumstances)	Employment & Workplace Students
Academic Affairs	Office of the Provost	University Policy on Satisfactory Graduate Program Progression	Students are considered to be in good academic standing as long as they have met all of the requirements to continue in the program, have not been placed on academic warning and are permitted by their Dean to remain in a graduate degree program.	Educational Policy Students
Academic Affairs	Provost	Non-faculty employees teaching courses	Niagara University recognizes that many of our non-faculty employees have particular areas of expertise and knowledge that may enhance our student’s education. The University encourages such employees to contribute to the academic sector by teaching.	Employment & Workplace
Academic Affairs	Provost	Niagara University Institutional Review Board and Tri-Council Policy Statement	Research involving human subjects conducted by faculty members and students under the auspices of Niagara University must be reviewed and approved by the Niagara University Institutional Review Board (IRB) prior to its commencement.	Compliance Educational Policy Employment & Workplace Students
Academic Affairs	Programs and Policy	University Intellectual Property and Rights Management Policy	To benefit teaching, research, and the public interest, the University and NULTA work together to generate, maintain, and promote intellectual property.	Employment & Workplace Students
Academic Affairs	Programs and Policy	University Policy on Ontario Orientation Sessions	NU is committed to transparency of policy and procedures and the communication of ministerial requirements in order to ensure protection of students accepted to academic programs offered in Ontario.	Students
Academic Affairs	Ontario Provost Office	Conversion of Canadian College and University Grades to NU for Transfer	Not all institutions use the same system as NU. This will ensure consistency and fairness when accepting students from Canadian institutions.	Educational Policy Students

Academic Support

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Academic Support	Academic Services	Academic Success Program	Sets the procedures and guidelines for the Academic Success Program	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Access & Accommodations: Individuals with Disabilities Ontario Education Program	Sets the procedures and guidelines for accommodating individuals with disabilities in the Ontario Education Program	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Accommodations for Students with Disabilities	Sets the procedures and guidelines regarding Accommodations for Students with Disabilities	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Admissions for Students with Disabilities	Sets the procedures and guidelines for Admissions involving Students with Disabilities	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Attendance Accommodations for Students with Disabilities	Sets the procedures and guidelines regarding Attendance Accommodations for Students with Disabilities	Operations and Finance Compliance Students Educational Policy
Academic Support	Academic Services	Auxiliary Aids and Services	Sets the procedures and guidelines for Auxiliary Aids and Services provided by Academic Support	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Course Substitutions and Modification	Sets the procedures and guidelines for Course Substitutions and Modifications for Students with Disabilities	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Disability-related Housing Requests	Sets the procedures and guidelines for Disability-related Housing Requests	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Divisional Support Program	Sets the procedures and guidelines for the Divisional Support Program	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Elevator Breakdowns On Campus	Sets the procedures in place if an elevator breaks down on campus	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Eligibility for Services and Documentation Guidelines	Sets the procedures and guidelines for verification and reception for Students with a disability	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	First-Year and at Risk Student-Athlete Counseling	Sets the procedures and guidelines for Academic Services provided to student athletes	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Non-Discrimination Statement	Described is the University's Non-Discrimination Statement	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Note taking Accommodations	Sets the procedures and guidelines for students with disabilities receiving note taking accommodations	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Peer Tutoring Service	Sets the procedures and guidelines for use of Peer Tutoring Services	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Satisfactory Academic Progress	Sets the procedures and guidelines for Satisfactory Academic Progress	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Snowstorms and Significant Weather Events, Assistance for Students with Permanent or Temporary Disab	Sets the procedures and guidelines for assisting Students with disabilities during inclement weather	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Academic Support	Academic Services	Writing Center	Describes the services and procedures provided of the Writing Center	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Support		Placement Protocol 2013	To place incoming freshman students into appropriate writing and math courses.	Operations and Finance Students
Academic Support		Service Animals	With the passing and publication of the University Policy Regarding Emotional Support and Service Animals in March 2014, this policy and procedures are meant to provide additional guidance and details regarding students with service animals.	Students

Admissions

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Admissions	Enrollment Management	Admission Evaluation for Applicants with a Criminal Record	University Applicants with a prior criminal record can present several unique legal situations to the university. This policy provides the criteria to prevent the problems that can arise in this situation.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Admissions	Enrollment Management	First Semester Transfer Students	Sets scholarship potential for first-semester transfer students	Students
Admissions	Enrollment Management	Incoming Transfer Credit Acceptance Policy	To define the University's policy on the recognition of academic credits earned at other institutions and applying same towards the completion of Niagara University degree programs.	Educational Policy Students
Admissions	Enrollment Management	Semester Credit Hour Policy and Compliance	To define the University's policy on the assignment of semester credit hours and the method by which the University’s compliance with credit hour assignment is assured.	Educational Policy Students

Assistant to the President for Planning

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Assistant to the President for Planning	Assistant to the President for Planning	Annual Reports	Annual reports are a vehicle whereby individual departments are given an opportunity to summarize their activities and at the same time to plan for the future. This policy addresses the steps a department must go through when submitting a report	Operations and Finance
Assistant to the President for Planning	Assistant to the President for Planning	Surplus Furniture	This policy provides a cost effective, timely, and efficient process to relocate resources within Niagara University	Operations and Finance

Athletics Office

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Athletics Office	Athletics	Athletics' Concussion Management	Establish concussion management protocols	Students
Athletics Office	Athletics	Student-Athlete Transfer Policy	To ensure compliance with NCAA bylaws and promote academic and experiential excellence, Niagara University shall use the below procedure to address transfer requests from student-athletes.	Compliance Students

Business Affairs

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Business Affairs		External Funding Practice: Property Management	Sets the procedures in place to help the University protect, track, and report on property in which they have invested sponsored project funds.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Business Affairs	VP for Administration	Investment Policy	Compliance with NYPMIFA	Compliance
Business Affairs	Controller's Office	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	Compliance Operations and Finance Employment & Workplace
Business Affairs	Operations & Finance	Corporate Credit Card Program	How to obtain a corporate credit card.	Administration & Operations Employment & Workplace

Business Services

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Business Services		External Funding Practice: Insurance (Risk Management)	Sets the risk management system used by Niagara University, in regards to External Funding	Operations and Finance Compliance
Business Services		Chemical Exposure Response	Broad guidelines in response to chemical exposure	Employment & Workplace
Business Services		Procurement (Business Services)	To establish the guidelines for procurement and ensure compliance with OMB Circular A-110	Compliance Operations and Finance Students

Campus Activities

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Campus Activities	General Counsel	Credit Card Marketing on Campus	To comply with NYS Education Law 6437	Compliance Operations and Finance Employment & Workplace Students

Campus Ministry

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Campus Ministry		Use of Alumni Chapel		Operations and Finance

Campus Safety

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Campus Safety	Student Affairs	Enforcement of Parking	Enforcement of university parking regulations	Administration & Operations Employment & Workplace Students
Campus Safety		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	Operations and Finance Students Employment & Workplace
Campus Safety		Weapons on Campus Policy	This policy is designed to identify and prevent unauthorized weapons on campus.	Operations and Finance Students
Campus Safety	Campus Safety	Missing Student Notification Policy & Procedure	The comply with the "missing student" requirements of the Clery Act and ensure there is a routine procedure for addressing missing students	Compliance Operations and Finance Students
Campus Safety	Campus Safety	Kerry Rose Law	To comply with NYS Education Law 6348	Compliance Operations and Finance Employment & Workplace Students

Castellani Art Museum

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Castellani Art Museum	Operations & Outreach	Rental of Castellani Art Museum	Sets the procedures for renting out the Castellani Art Museum	Operations and Finance

Center for Events & Mgmt Dev.

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Center for Events & Mgmt Dev.	Operations & Finance	Dining Commons Use Policy	Policy and guidance for arranging events in the Clet Dining Commons	Administration & Operations Employment & Workplace Students

Continuing Education

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Continuing Education	Programs and Policy	Continuing Education General Guidelines	Explains the general guidelines for Continuing Education classes.	Operations and Finance Students
Continuing Education	Programs and Policy	NUSTEP FERPA Policy	Explains the rights NUSTEP students have under FERPA	Operations and Finance Students Compliance
Continuing Education	Programs and Policy	NUSTEP Mid-Term Policy	Sets the mid-term procedures for a NUSTEP course	Operations and Finance Students
Continuing Education	Programs and Policy	NUSTEP Withdrawal Policy	Sets the withdrawal procedures for a NUSTEP course	Operations and Finance Students

Controllers Office

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Controllers Office		External Funding Practice: Cash Management	This policy, complying with federal, internal, and state regulations details the procedures and guidelines for cash management	Operations and Finance Compliance
Controllers Office		External Funding Practice: Cost Sharing	Sets the definition of Cost Sharing and details relevant procedures involving Cost Sharing.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Controllers Office		External Funding Practice: University Practice Related to Allowable Costs	Sets the procedures for determining allowable costs.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Controllers Office	Controller	University-funded Travel	Sets out the terms, procedure, and forms related to travel paid for by NU	Compliance Administration & Operations Employment & Workplace Students
Controllers Office	Controller	Petty Cash Guidelines	Petty Cash Funds are established for the primary purpose of allowing purchases of small amounts to be made with a minimum of inconvenience. The Petty Cash Fund is not to be used to circumvent the regular purchasing process. These purchases must follow the same guideline as any purchase obtained through the Purchasing Specialist, including adherence with the Procurement Policy.	Compliance Employment & Workplace
Controllers Office	Controller	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	Employment & Workplace
Controllers Office	Controller	Cash Handling Policy	Sets the policy for handling cash transactions at the university	Employment & Workplace Students

Counseling Services

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Counseling Services		Confidentiality of Counseling	Sets the reason for upholding a student's counseling session as confidential, as well as describes the times when confidentiality must be violated.	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Counseling Services		Mandated Counseling	Sets Counseling Services' view on mandated counseling.	Operations and Finance Students
Counseling Services		MMPI-2 Malaise Scale (MLS) Policy	This policy discusses the use of an MMPI-2 scale to promote retention by the identification of physical health concerns	Operations and Finance
Counseling Services		No Show Counseling Appointments	Sets the procedures taken when students, do not cancel and do no show up to an appointment.	Operations and Finance Students
Counseling Services		PHQ	Sets the practices surrounding depression screening.	Operations and Finance
Counseling Services		Scope of Services	Sets the types of concerns for which counseling services can and cannot provide mental Administration & Operations	Operations and Finance Students

Education

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Education	Enrollment Management	Application: B.P.S. Program offered in Ontario	Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) program must meet certain criteria to advance in the program.	Educational Policy Students
Education	Enrollment Management	University Policy on Maintaining eligibility in the B.P.S. program	University Policy on Maintaining eligibility in the B.P.S. program	Educational Policy Students

Equity and Inclusion

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Equity and Inclusion	Programs and Policy	Niagara University Non-Discrimination Policy and Grievance Procedures	Niagara University affirms its commitment to equal opportunity and non-discrimination and recognizes its responsibility to provide for all employees, students and visitors an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.	Compliance Students
Equity and Inclusion	Title IX Coordinator	Title IX Grievance Policy	Covers instiutional awareness and response to assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, as required by Title IX and the New York State Education Law	Employment & Workplace Students
Equity and Inclusion	Equity and Inclusion	Protection of Minors and Obligation to Report Serial Sexual Abuse	This policy memorializes Niagara University’s special commitment to the safety of minors (children under the age of 18 who are not matriculated Niagara University students) located on campus or involved in a University event.	Compliance Employment & Workplace Students

Executive Vice Presidents Office

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Executive Vice Presidents Office		External Funding Practice: Annual Audit (external)	Sets the procedures and guidelines regarding the use of external auditors to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations	Operations and Finance Compliance
Executive Vice Presidents Office	Operations & Outreach	Process for Initiating and Managing Grant Activity	This policy dictates the solicitation of; private and public grant makers (private and corporate foundations; corporate giving programs; government agencies) and the need for these actions to be coordinated and managed to best serve the needs of Niagara University.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Executive Vice Presidents Office		External Funding Practice: Biohazards	Sets the procedures and guidelines that the University has in place to help ensure compliance with government regulations and minimize any risk posed by biohazardous materials.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Executive Vice Presidents Office	Campus Safety/Keirnan Center/Facilities/Planning	Power Path Policy	Sets the policy for use, maintenance, and coordination with NYPA regarding the Power Path	Compliance Employment & Workplace Students
Executive Vice Presidents Office	Grants Management	Private and Public Grants Policy	Sets guidelines and processing for initiating and managing grant activity.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Executive Vice Presidents Office		Smoking Policy	This policy, in compliance with the New York State Public Health Law, dictates the University's smoking policy	Students Employment & Workplace Compliance Operations and Finance
Executive Vice Presidents Office		Non-Fraternization Policy	Explains both guidelines and procedures regarding Intra-University relationships	Operations and Finance Educational Policy Employment & Workplace
Executive Vice Presidents Office	Title IX Coordinator	Sexual Misconduct Awareness & Response Policy	The purpose of this document is provide a single, easily accessible and user-friendly document for students, employees, and community members to find information regarding Niagara University?s student conduct rules, policies, methods to promote awareness, rights, protections, and procedures regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.	Compliance Employment & Workplace Students
Executive Vice Presidents Office	EVP	Commitment to Ethical Business Practices	To confirm the University's commitment to Ethical Business Practices	Administration & Operations Employment & Workplace
Executive Vice Presidents Office	EVP	NY HERO ACT Model Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan	The purpose of this plan is to protect employees against exposure and disease during an airborne infectious disease outbreak. This plan goes into effect when an airborne infectious disease is designated by the New York State Commissioner of Health as a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health. This plan is subject to any additional or greater requirements arising from a declaration of a state of emergency due to an airborne infectious disease, as well as any applicable federal standards.	Compliance Employment & Workplace Students

Facility Services

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Facility Services	NA	Chemical Hygiene Policy	The purpose of this Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) is to establish a written program that protects laboratory personnel from the potential hazards associated with the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals in a laboratory work area.	Compliance Employment & Workplace Students
Facility Services	Sustainability Committee	Energy Policy	To set the policy for energy-saving measures and comply with the Presidents' Climate Commitment	Administration & Operations Employment & Workplace Students
Facility Services	Operations & Finance	Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS)	Define driver responsibility, driver etiquette, charging station safety requirements, and restrictions for privately owned electric vehicles while charging at the designated EVCS locations on campus.	Administration & Operations Employment & Workplace Students

Financial Aid

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Financial Aid	Financial Aid	Financial Aid OSAP Policy	Policy to administer Ontario Financial Aid	Administration & Operations Students

Health Services

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Health Services		Physician, Alternate Physician & Residents Yearly Practicing Requirements	This policy establishes a framework that identifies roles and responsibilities for yearly management of practicing requirements for the primary physician, alternate physician, and residents at SHS.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Health Services		Refusal of Medical Advice and Treatment	Sets the procedures and guidelines if someone refuses service	Operations and Finance Students
Health Services		Seizure Protocol	This policy provides guidelines to help accommodate student's suffering from seizures.	Operations and Finance Compliance Students Employment & Workplace
Health Services		Suggestions, Complaints, and Grievances Medical Services	Explains the procedures and guidelines for anyone making a suggestion, complaint, or grievance regarding medical services.	Operations and Finance Students
Health Services		Students with Special Diets	Sets the procedures, guidelines, and accommodations for Students who have special dietary concerns due to a medical reason	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Health Services		"No Show" Appointments Administration & Operations	This policy addresses the procedure to cancel a Health Services appointment. It also addresses the repercussions when appointments are not kept.	Operations and Finance Students
Health Services		After Hours Care for Emergencies	This policy dictates the procedures and guidelines for students who need care when the health center is closed	Operations and Finance Students
Health Services		Appointments at Student Administration & Operations	Sets the procedures for making appointments at student Administration & Operations.	Operations and Finance Students
Health Services		Availability of Services at Student Administration & Operations	This policy exists to make Students aware of the existence, location, and services available through the Student Health Center	Operations and Finance Students
Health Services		Campus Illness and Accident Emergencies Administration & Operations	This policy is to ensure that students, who have illnesses or injuries outside of the Health Center, but on campus, will have access to quality emergency care.	Operations and Finance Students
Health Services		Campus Visitors Emergency Medical Care	Sets the kind of emergency care that a campus visitor is eligible to receive from Sleasman Administration & Operations	Operations and Finance
Health Services		Confidentiality Assurances Medical Services	Explains the confidentiality procedures that student health services uses when interacting with students.	Operations and Finance Students Compliance
Health Services		Confidentiality of Client Medical Records	This policy dictates the controls in place for the access of Student Medical Information	Operations and Finance Students Compliance
Health Services		CPR Policy Student Administration & Operations	This policy provides that all will be certified as competent to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This certification will be renewed according to the certifying agency's regulations	Operations and Finance Compliance
Health Services		Crisis Management for Health-Related Issues	Sets the procedures for recommending measures to prevent, as well as deal, with health crisis.	Operations and Finance
Health Services		Eligibility for Student Health Services	This policy helps to provide a list of students that are eligible to use University Administration & Operations	Operations and Finance Students
Health Services		Health Center Emergencies	Sets the emergency procedures for student patients arriving in the Health Center with urgent health conditions	Operations and Finance Compliance Students
Health Services		Hours of Operation and Accessibility of Student Health	This policy dictates the procedures and publication of the Niagara University Student Health Center	Operations and Finance Students
Health Services		Medical Incident Reports	Sets the filing, creation, and review of incident reports completed whenever a student reports to Student Health Services for medical treatment related to an accident or incident on campus.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Health Services		Temporary Medical Parking Permits	Sets procedure and guidelines for anyone who require special consideration related to parking.	Operations and Finance Compliance Students Employment & Workplace
Health Services		Transportation for Medical Reasons	This policy discusses the University's transportation of Students for non-emergency medical reasons.	Operations and Finance Students

Human Resources

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Human Resources	Human Resources	University Safety Policy Statement	Niagara University aims to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors and to improve the university’s culture of safety.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	Return to Work Policy Statement	It is the goal of Niagara University to keep employees safe and healthy while at work. It is our policy that all accidents are reported, thoroughly investigated, and that appropriate action is taken to prevent similar events from recurring.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Office of Human Resources	Holidays	This policy addresses the recognition of paid holidays and eligibility for payment.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Accidental Death and Dismemberment	Sets the Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit, eligibility requirements and claim procedure.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Administrative and Professional Employees Performance Appraisals*	This policy discusses the purpose, results, and procedures regarding administrative and professional employee performance appraisals.	Employment & Workplace
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).	Employment & Workplace Compliance
Human Resources	Human Resources	Employee Military Leave Policy	Sets the policy for employees taking military leave	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Applications for Positions on Campus	This policy dictates the acceptance of applications and resumes	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Bereavement Leave	Described is the policy concerning Bereavement Compensation and time off procedures for all eligible employees.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Confidentiality of Employment Information	Sets procedures and guidelines for University positions and the maintaining of confidential information.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Disciplinary Action Procedure	The purpose of this topic is to establish the methods and procedures to be implemented when it is necessary to discipline employees.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Emergency Pay and Unscheduled Call-in Pay	This policy addresses the manner in which Emergency Pay/Unscheduled Call-in pay is calculated.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Employee Status Codes	Sets Employee Status and Codes with definitions and benefit eligibilities.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Equal Employment Opportunity	This policy was created to communicate our commitment to the principles of Fair Employment Practices and Equal Employment Opportunity.	Employment & Workplace Compliance
Human Resources		Exit Interview Policy	Sets the conducting of exit interviews with employees	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Health Insurance	It is the policy of the University to offer group Health Insurance benefits to eligible employees.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Introductory Period for Non-Faculty Employees	This policy defines the introductory period for newly hired, rehired, promoted or transferred non-faculty employees.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Jury Duty Policy	Sets jury duty compensation and the procedure for payment to eligible employees.	Employment & Workplace Compliance
Human Resources		Length of Service Non-Faculty Employees	This policy defines the length of service for non-faculty, benefit eligible employees of the University.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Life Insurance	Sets the offering of group term life insurance to eligible employees.	Employment & Workplace
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.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	Part-time Faculty	Establish compliance and hiring procedures for part-time faculty positions.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Office of Human Resources	Paid Family Leave Policy	Effective January 1, 2018, Niagara University will provide paid leave (up to a certain percentage of your weekly wages) to eligible non-faculty employees pursuant to New York’s Paid Family Leave Act.	Employment & Workplace
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	Employment & Workplace
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.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		Standards of Conduct	The University maintains standards for the personal conduct of its employees. Rules are a matter of common sense. Listed herein are general rules common to all employees.	Employment & Workplace
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.	Employment & Workplace
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.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources		External Funding Practice: Personnel	This policy dictates hiring procedures for people working under external funding.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Human Resources	Human Resources	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.	Operations and Finance Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	Employment-Based Immigration Policy for US Employees	Employment authorization and sponsorship for US employees.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	ADA Coordinator	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	Compliance Operations and Finance Employment & Workplace Students
Human Resources	Human Resources	Paid Sick Leave	Article 6, section 196-b of the New York State Labor Law requires Niagara University to provide paid sick leave to certain employment groups who have not received paid sick leave previously.	Compliance Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	Retirement Policy	To guide non-faculty employees through the process of initiating retirement	Compliance Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	University Policy on Pre- and Post-Employment Background Checks	To establish how pre and post-employment background checks are conducted	Operations and Finance Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	Family Medical Leave Act	To ensure compliance with FMLA	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	Worker's Compensation	To provide guidance regarding workers' compensation claims	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	Motor Vehicle Record Verification	The purpose of this policy is to establish a procedure to verify motor vehicle operator records and to ensure that only eligible drivers operate university vehicles and/or operate a motor vehicle on university business.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	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.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	PTO Policy	This policy provides benefit eligible , non-faculty employees with an entitlement of paid days off.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Office of Human Resourcese	Tuition Exchange Policy	The purpose of this policy is to encourage life-long learning and to describe the plan, eligibility and process for the dependents of eligible employees and faculty to participate in the TE program.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	Trustees' Policy on Ethical Treatment of Students in Fiscal Transactions	To provide guidance on the fiscal transactions involving students and staff, administrators and faculty.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Office of Human Resources	Employee Cell Phone Policy	The purpose of this policy is to define the eligibility rules for employees’ need and use of cellular devices for business purposes.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	Travel During COVID-19	All Niagara University employees are asked to avoid high-risk travel, whether for university business or personal reasons.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	COVID-19 Paid Quarantine Leave	New York law extends paid leave to employees’ subject to a mandatory or precautionary quarantine order. This policy is designed to inform employees of their rights under this law and applicable University procedures.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	Workplace Violence Prevention Policy and Program - Ontario	Niagara University (the “University”) is committed to providing a working environment that is free from violence, including threats of violence.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	Workplace Health and Safety Policy - Ontario	Niagara University (the “University”) is committed to providing a work environment that promotes the health and safety of employees by developing, implementing and maintaining safety standards.	Employment & Workplace
Human Resources	Human Resources	University Policy Pre and Post Employment Background Checks - Ontario	Niagara University (the “University”) is committed to hiring, retaining, and promoting employees in a manner that balances that best interests of the University, the academic environment, and the individuals affected by such decisions.	Employment & Workplace

Information Technology

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Information Technology		Student E-mail Policy		Students
Information Technology		Web-site Terms of Use		Operations and Finance
Information Technology	Information Technology	Data Breach Policy	To set the terms of meeting the requirements of NY GBL Article 39-f	Compliance Employment & Workplace
Information Technology	Programs and Policy	University Information Security and Digital Information Protection Policy	Niagara University is committed to the protection and privacy of students enrolled in face-to-face and distance courses and programs and to student identity verification.	Compliance Employment & Workplace Students
Information Technology	Information Technolgy	Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources	Niagara University is a not-for-profit university, and its facilities, including computer and data resources, are to be used in furtherance of its not-for-profit, educational, research, and service purposes. More and more university activities are conducted using computers and electronic communications, with increased convenience and accessibility from and to all parts of the world. At the same time, today�s inter-connected environment intensifies the risks and threats of unauthorized access to computers, inadvertent disclosures of sensitive data, and unexpected destruction of essential information, resulting in potentially serious consequences to individuals and to the institution. Members of the University community and affiliates interact with a wide spectrum of sensitive data for numerous reasons. Evolving federal and state/provincial regulations require organizations and individuals to safeguard sensitive data. With computing so widely distributed throughout NU, the responsibility to safeguard computers and data resources extends to all members of the University community and affiliates.	Employment & Workplace Students
Information Technology	Information Technology	University Copyright Policy	Niagara University is committed to the ensuring ethical practices are upheld by faculty, staff and students with respect to adherence to copyright laws in the United States and Canada.	Compliance Employment & Workplace Students

Institutional Advancement

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Institutional Advancement	N/A	Gift Acceptance Policy	To set the terms and considerations of accepting gifts	Compliance Operations and Finance
Institutional Advancement		Advancement Database Information	This policy dictates the release of Institutional Advancement's database and hard-copy files of biographical, gift and development information of Niagara University's alumni, parents, friends as well as various corporations and foundations.	Operations and Finance Compliance
Institutional Advancement		Fund Development Policy	This policy dictates the procedures required to secure a fund raising project	Operations and Finance
Institutional Advancement		Solicitation of Potential Donors	This policy regulates the contacting of potential donors	Operations and Finance
Institutional Advancement	N/A	Naming Opportunities	Guidelines on naming opportunities and memorials	Operations and Finance
Institutional Advancement	Institutional Advancement	Institutional Advancement Code of Ethics	The provide guidance and best practices regarding the solicitation and acceptance of gifts to the university	Operations and Finance Employment & Workplace
Institutional Advancement	Donor Relations	Institutional Advancement Receipt Policy	Sets who may issues receipts for certain types of gifts	Compliance

Institutional Research

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Institutional Research		External Funding Practice: Electronic Research Administration	The University must have staff adequately trained and resourced to manage electronic research initiatives of the federal government and other sponsors as they are initiated.	Operations and Finance Compliance

Library

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Library		Library Code of Conduct	Describes the code of conduct for all library users	Students Operations and Finance
Library		Library Collection Policy	Describes the library's acquisition of materials for its collection	Operations and Finance
Library		Library Copyright Policy	Describes library's approach to copyright issues	Students Operations and Finance Compliance
Library		Library Gift Policy	Governs the libraries acceptance of gifts	Operations and Finance
Library		Library Grievance Policy	Explains how patron grievances are handled.	Students Operations and Finance
Library		Library Group Study Rooms	Governs the use of library group study rooms	Students Operations and Finance
Library		Library Guest User Policy	Procedures for guest library access	Operations and Finance
Library		Library Privacy Policy	Governs the confidentiality of patron records and interactions.	Operations and Finance

Ontario Administration

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Ontario Administration	Ontario Program	Niagara University Accessibility Policy - Ontario Programs Only	Accessibility Policy is to outline the commitment of Niagara University to improving accessibility for our students, customers and employees, and our strategy to identify, prevent and remove barriers to accessibility for a persons with disabilities.	Compliance Students
Ontario Administration	Ontario Program	Ontario minimum Degree Fee Policy	All students registered in Niagara University programs offered in Canada must pay a minimum degree fee, which is based upon the full-time program length for each program.	Educational Policy Students
Ontario Administration	Ontario Program	Niagara University Workplace Harassment and Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy - Ontario	Niagara University (the “University”) is committed to providing a professional and productive work environment that is free from harassment of any kind.	Compliance Employment & Workplace

Other

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Other	University	Disability Grievance Policy	Policy and Procedure for reporting a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act	Compliance Employment & Workplace Students
Other	Committee on Crisis Management	Essential Trained Responders and Essential Personnel	To establish a system for utilizing the categories "essential trained personnel" and "essential personnel"	Administration & Operations Employment & Workplace

President's Office

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories

Presidents Office

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Presidents Office	CEMD and GC Offices	Camps Clinics & Events for Minors	The university is committed to creating a safe and compliant environment in our camps, clinics, and other events for minors. The below checklist procedure shall be used to ensure all camps are properly authorized, staffed, and set up to comply with governing laws, regulations, and university policies.	Compliance Employment & Workplace

Public Relations

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Public Relations	Public Relations	Digital Signage	Guide on composing content for digital signage	Operations and Finance Employment & Workplace
Public Relations	Public Relations	Communications with Media	To inform employees as to how to handle media inquiries and press appearances	Employment & Workplace
Public Relations	PR	Web Page Administrator Policy	To ensure clarity regarding responsibility for individual department and sector web pages	Compliance Operations and Finance Employment & Workplace
Public Relations	Public Relations	Trademark Policy	To set the terms for protecting and using all University-owned Trademarks	Compliance Operations and Finance Employment & Workplace Students

Records Office

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Records Office	Registrar	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	Compliance Educational Policy Administration & Operations Employment & Workplace Students
Records Office		Students Called to Active Military Duty	The following policies and procedures have been developed to assist students who are called to active military duty during a semester.	Compliance Operations and Finance Students
Records Office	Enrollment Management	Administratively Withdrawing Students	This policy discusses the procedures for administratively withdrawing students who have not attended classes	Operations and Finance Students
Records Office	Enrollment Management	BBA/MBA - Undergraduate students taking graduate coursework.	This policy outlines which undergraduate students are entitled to take graduate courses under the approved 5-year BBA/MBA program in professional accountancy.	Operations and Finance Students Educational Policy
Records Office	Enrollment Management	BS/MS Criminal Justice Undergraduate students taking graduate coursework.	This policy outlines which undergraduate students are entitled to take how many graduate courses under the approved 5-year BS/MS program in criminal justice.	Operations and Finance Students Educational Policy
Records Office	Enrollment Management	Reporting Never Attended Students	Sets the procedures and guidelines for reporting never attended students	Operations and Finance Compliance
Records Office	Enrollment Management	Undergraduate students not in 4 + 1 programs taking graduate coursework.	This policy enables qualified undergraduate students not in an approved 4 + 1 program to take up to two graduate courses in their senior year.	Operations and Finance Students Educational Policy

Student Accounts

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Student Accounts	Controller	Descriptions of Registration Holds	Sets the possible holds on a student account and how to remove each one.	Operations and Finance Students
Student Accounts	Controller	Registration with a Prior Balance	Sets the procedures for restricting registration when a student has an outstanding balance on their account.	Operations and Finance Students

Student Affairs

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Student Affairs		Alcohol Policy	Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Alcohol	Operations and Finance Students
Student Affairs		Drug/Illegal Substance policy	Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Drugs and Illegal Substances	Operations and Finance Students
Student Affairs		Hazing Policy	Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Hazing	Operations and Finance Students
Student Affairs		Parent/Guardian Notification	Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding parental notification	Operations and Finance Students
Student Affairs		Sanctions	Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Student sanctions	Operations and Finance Students
Student Affairs		Student Disciplinary	Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding student disciplinary matters	Operations and Finance Students
Student Affairs		Administrative Search Policy	Dictates the procedures and guidelines for searches of student's room	Students Compliance
Student Affairs		Judicial Records Retention Policy	Dictates the procedures and guidelines for maintaining judicial records	Students Compliance
Student Affairs	Financial Aid & Student Affairs	Athletic Aid Appeal Board	To ensure student athletes have an NCAA-compliant method to appeal the loss of athletic aid or denial of a one-time transfer	Operations and Finance Students
Student Affairs	Dean of Students	Dean of Students Judicial Records Retention Policy	To ensure students are aware of the retention of their judicial records	Compliance Employment & Workplace Students
Student Affairs	Student Health Services	Narcan Policy	To set the policy and procedure for on-campus administration of Narcan to fight opiate overdose	Employment & Workplace Students
Student Affairs	Dean of Students	Student Leave of Absence Policy	To set the policy and procedure for medical and personal leaves of absence by students. Military leave is covered by a separate policy.	Compliance Administration & Operations Students
Student Affairs	Academic Senate	University Policy on Approval and Review of Academic Programs and Courses	This policy provides an outline for university-wide processes for the proposal and approval of new academic programs as well as the review of existing academic programs.	Compliance Students
Student Affairs	Programs and Policy	University Policy on Non-Academic Student Grievance	Niagara University is committed to ensuring that all members of the University community demonstrate respect, fairness, and kindness in their interactions with one another.	Employment & Workplace Students
Student Affairs	Student Affairs	University Policy on Non-Academic Student Grievance	NU is committed to ensuring that all members of the University community demonstrate respect, fairness, & kindness in their interactions with one another in order to build & sustain healthy relationships that are free from harassment & discrimination	Compliance Employment & Workplace Students
Student Affairs	Provost	University Policy on Course Add/Drop and University Withdrawals/Leave of Absence	When a student registers it is understood that he or she will pay in full all charges assumed at registration. Failure to attend classes does not alter the charges or entitle the student to a refund.	Educational Policy University Corporate Documents & Mission Students

Student Services

Department	Division	Policy	Purpose	Categories
Student Services	IPPRMC	Institutional Review Board Policy and Procedures	Institutional Review Board Policy and Procedures	Compliance Students