Index to University Policies
An alphabetical list of every policy. Some policies are confidential and will need you to login into MyNU to view.
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| "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. |
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| 2013 Road, Building, and Space Names and Numbers | To convey the authorized names, numbers, and street addresses on the Campus; effective June 1, 2013 |
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| Academic Forgiveness Policy | Niagara University wishes to encourage the readmission of undergraduate students who had withdrawn in the past due to their inability to maintain satisfactory progress toward degree completion. |
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| Academic Integrity | Sets standards and procedures for Academic Integrity |
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| Academic Success Program | Sets the procedures and guidelines for the Academic Success Program |
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| 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. |
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| Access & Accommodations: Individuals with Disabilities Ontario Education Program | Sets the procedures and guidelines for accommodating individuals with disabilities in the Ontario Education Program |
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| Accidental Death and Dismemberment | Sets the Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit, eligibility requirements and claim procedure. |
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| Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | Sets the procedures and guidelines regarding Accommodations for Students with Disabilities |
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| Administrative and Professional Employees Performance Appraisals* | This policy discusses the purpose, results, and procedures regarding administrative and professional employee performance appraisals. |
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| Administrative Search Policy | Dictates the procedures and guidelines for searches of student's room |
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| Administratively Withdrawing Students | This policy discusses the procedures for administratively withdrawing students who have not attended classes |
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| 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. |
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| Admissions for Students with Disabilities | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Admissions involving Students with Disabilities |
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| 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. |
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| After Hours Care for Emergencies | This policy dictates the procedures and guidelines for students who need care when the health center is closed |
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| Alcohol Policy | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Alcohol |
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| 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). |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Applications for Positions on Campus | This policy dictates the acceptance of applications and resumes |
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| Appointments at Student Administration & Operations | Sets the procedures for making appointments at student Administration & Operations. |
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| 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 |
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| Athletics' Concussion Management | Establish concussion management protocols |
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| Attendance Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | Sets the procedures and guidelines regarding Attendance Accommodations for Students with Disabilities |
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| Auxiliary Aids and Services | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Auxiliary Aids and Services provided by Academic Support |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Bereavement Leave | Described is the policy concerning Bereavement Compensation and time off procedures for all eligible employees. |
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| Board Policy on Academic Senate | Sets the board policy regarding the Academic Senate |
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| Board Policy on Faculty Status | Sets the board policy on Faculty Status | |
| Board Policy: Academic Freedom | Sets the board policy regarding Academic Freedom |
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| Board Policy: Instructional Organization of the Unviersity | Sets the board policy regarding instructional organization | |
| Board Policy: Termination of Faculty | Sets the board policy regarding termination of faculty | |
| BOT - Honors and Degree Revocation | The Board of Trustees has the power to grant such degrees and honors as are specifically authorized by the Charter of the University and the approval of the Regents of the University of the State of New York. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Bylaws | Bylaws of the corporation |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Campus Visitors Emergency Medical Care | Sets the kind of emergency care that a campus visitor is eligible to receive from Sleasman Administration & Operations |
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| Cash Handling Policy | Sets the policy for handling cash transactions at the university |
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| Chemical Exposure Response | Broad guidelines in response to chemical exposure |
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| 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. |
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| Children's Camp Model Safety Plan | A template to modify as needed per the Camps & Clinics for Minors Policy ; Modifications not to be used without officer approval. All children's camps at Niagara University are required to complete a camp safety outline and ensure that the camp adheres to everything indicated in this document. |
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| Clery Compliance Policy | To clarify the various roles and responsibilities for Clery and Campus Security law compliance |
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| Commencement Ceremony Eligibility Policy for Graduate Students | Commencement Ceremony Eligibility Policy for Graduate Students |
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| Commitment to Ethical Business Practices | To confirm the University's commitment to Ethical Business Practices |
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| Communications with Media | To inform employees as to how to handle media inquiries and press appearances |
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| 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 |
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| Confidentiality Assurances Medical Services | Explains the confidentiality procedures that student health services uses when interacting with students. |
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| Confidentiality of Client Medical Records | This policy dictates the controls in place for the access of Student Medical Information |
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| 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. |
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| Confidentiality of Employment Information | Sets procedures and guidelines for University positions and the maintaining of confidential information. |
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| Conflict of Interest 2017 | In conformance with the NY NFP Corporations Law and applicable HHS regulations. |
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| Continuing Education Fee Agreement | Provides a copy of the Continuing Education Fee Agreement |
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| Continuing Education General Guidelines | Explains the general guidelines for Continuing Education classes. |
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| Continuing Education General Guidelines for Instructors | Explains the general guidelines for Instructors of Continuing Education classes. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Corporate Credit Card Program | How to obtain a corporate credit card. |
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| Course Substitutions and Modification | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Course Substitutions and Modifications for Students with Disabilities |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Credit Card Marketing on Campus | To comply with NYS Education Law 6437 |
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| Crisis Management for Health-Related Issues | Sets the procedures for recommending measures to prevent, as well as deal, with health crisis. |
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| Data Breach Policy | To set the terms of meeting the requirements of NY GBL Article 39-f |
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| Dean of Students Judicial Records Retention Policy | To ensure students are aware of the retention of their judicial records |
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| Descriptions of Registration Holds | Sets the possible holds on a student account and how to remove each one. |
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| Digital Signage | Guide on composing content for digital signage |
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| Dining Commons Use Policy | Policy and guidance for arranging events in the Clet Dining Commons |
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| Diploma At Graduation | Sets the policy for who can award a diploma at graduation (President, or other under certain circumstances) |
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| Disability Grievance Policy | Policy and Procedure for reporting a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act |
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| Disability-related Housing Requests | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Disability-related Housing Requests |
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| 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. |
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| Divisional Support Program | Sets the procedures and guidelines for the Divisional Support Program |
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| Document Retention Guidelines | To provide the various offices with common guidelines for document retention and destruction |
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| Drug/Illegal Substance policy | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Drugs and Illegal Substances |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Elevator Breakdowns On Campus | Sets the procedures in place if an elevator breaks down on campus |
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| Eligibility for Services and Documentation Guidelines | Sets the procedures and guidelines for verification and reception for Students with a disability |
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| Eligibility for Student Health Services | This policy helps to provide a list of students that are eligible to use University Administration & Operations |
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| Emergency Pay and Unscheduled Call-in Pay | This policy addresses the manner in which Emergency Pay/Unscheduled Call-in pay is calculated. |
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| 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. |
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| Employee Military Leave Policy | Sets the policy for employees taking military leave |
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| Employee Status Codes | Sets Employee Status and Codes with definitions and benefit eligibilities. |
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| Employment-Based Immigration Policy for US Employees | Employment authorization and sponsorship for US employees. |
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| Energy Policy | To set the policy for energy-saving measures and comply with the Presidents' Climate Commitment |
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| Enforcement of Parking | Enforcement of university parking regulations |
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| Enterprise Risk Management | The university shall utilize "Enterprise Risk Management" (ERM) to assess, anticipate and manage the diverse array of risks typically confronting the overall well-being of an educational institution, while also identifying and mitigating those risks particular to the mission and reputation of Niagara University, as well as the then current environment. |
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| Equal Employment Opportunity | This policy was created to communicate our commitment to the principles of Fair Employment Practices and Equal Employment Opportunity. |
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| Essential Trained Responders and Essential Personnel | To establish a system for utilizing the categories "essential trained personnel" and "essential personnel" |
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| Exit Interview Policy | Sets the conducting of exit interviews with employees |
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| External Funding Practice: Animal Care | The policy details procedures and compliance for the use of live vertebrate animals in research is humane and legal. |
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| External Funding Practice: Annual Audit (external) | Sets the procedures and guidelines regarding the use of external auditors to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations |
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| 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. |
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| External Funding Practice: Cash Management | This policy, complying with federal, internal, and state regulations details the procedures and guidelines for cash management |
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| External Funding Practice: Cost Sharing | Sets the definition of Cost Sharing and details relevant procedures involving Cost Sharing. |
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| External Funding Practice: Effort Reporting | Sets the procedures and reasoning behind reporting work progress. |
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| 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. |
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| External Funding Practice: Insurance (Risk Management) | Sets the risk management system used by Niagara University, in regards to External Funding |
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| External Funding Practice: Personnel | This policy dictates hiring procedures for people working under external funding. |
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| External Funding Practice: Prior Approvals | This policy, in keeping with federal regulations, provides procedures by which prior approvals may be requested where required; all prior approvals requested and required must be maintained. |
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| External Funding Practice: Programmatic Performance | This policy strives to ensure the adequate performance of externally funded projects. |
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| 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. |
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| External Funding Practice: Records Management | Sets the maintenance of records that are routinely generated when applying for, accepting, and fulfilling the terms of conditional funding, |
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| External Funding Practice: University Practice Related to Allowable Costs | Sets the procedures for determining allowable costs. |
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| Family Medical Leave Act | To ensure compliance with FMLA |
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| Financial Aid OSAP Policy | Policy to administer Ontario Financial Aid |
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| First Semester Transfer Students | Sets scholarship potential for first-semester transfer students |
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| First-Year and at Risk Student-Athlete Counseling | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Academic Services provided to student athletes |
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| Fund Development Policy | This policy dictates the procedures required to secure a fund raising project |
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| Gift Acceptance Policy | To set the terms and considerations of accepting gifts |
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| Grade Appeal | Sets structure and guidelines for Grade Appeals |
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| 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. |
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| Hazing Policy | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Hazing |
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| Health Center Emergencies | Sets the emergency procedures for student patients arriving in the Health Center with urgent health conditions |
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| Health Insurance | It is the policy of the University to offer group Health Insurance benefits to eligible employees. |
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| Holidays | This policy addresses the recognition of paid holidays and eligibility for payment. |
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| Hours of Operation and Accessibility of Student Health | This policy dictates the procedures and publication of the Niagara University Student Health Center |
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| 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. |
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| Incomplete Grade Policy for Undergraduates and Graduates | Incomplete Grade Policy for Undergraduates and Graduates |
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| Institutional Advancement Code of Ethics | The provide guidance and best practices regarding the solicitation and acceptance of gifts to the university |
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| Institutional Advancement Receipt Policy | Sets who may issues receipts for certain types of gifts |
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| Institutional Review Board Policy and Procedures | Institutional Review Board Policy and Procedures |
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| Intellectual Property | This policy dictates the ownership of intellectual property generated through University Research |
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| Introductory Period for Non-Faculty Employees | This policy defines the introductory period for newly hired, rehired, promoted or transferred non-faculty employees. |
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| Investment Policy | Compliance with NYPMIFA |
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| 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. |
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| Judicial Records Retention Policy | Dictates the procedures and guidelines for maintaining judicial records |
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| Jury Duty Policy | Sets jury duty compensation and the procedure for payment to eligible employees. |
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| Kerry Rose Law | To comply with NYS Education Law 6348 |
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| Last Date of Attendance | Policy for assigning the last date of attendance at classes for withdrawal and refund purposes |
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| Length of Service Non-Faculty Employees | This policy defines the length of service for non-faculty, benefit eligible employees of the University. |
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| Library Code of Conduct | Describes the code of conduct for all library users |
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| Library Collection Policy | Describes the library's acquisition of materials for its collection |
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| Library Copyright Policy | Describes library's approach to copyright issues |
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| Library Gift Policy | Governs the libraries acceptance of gifts |
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| Library Grievance Policy | Explains how patron grievances are handled. |
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| Library Group Study Rooms | Governs the use of library group study rooms |
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| Library Guest User Policy | Procedures for guest library access |
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| Library Privacy Policy | Governs the confidentiality of patron records and interactions. |
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| Life Insurance | Sets the offering of group term life insurance to eligible employees. |
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| Lobbying Policy and Procedure | This policies purpose is to ensure compliance with state and federal lobbying laws by establishing guidelines for university employees having contact with government officials. |
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| Long Term Disability Leave | Sets the procedures if an eligible employee becomes disabled and must be off from work for an extended period. |
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| Mandated Counseling | Sets Counseling Services' view on mandated counseling. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| Mission Statement | Sets Niagara University's Mission Statement, a core document which influences every action the University takes |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Naming Opportunities | Guidelines on naming opportunities and memorials |
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| Narcan Policy | To set the policy and procedure for on-campus administration of Narcan to fight opiate overdose |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| No Show Counseling Appointments | Sets the procedures taken when students, do not cancel and do no show up to an appointment. |
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| Non-Discrimination Statement | Described is the University's Non-Discrimination Statement |
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| 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. |
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| Non-Fraternization Policy | Explains both guidelines and procedures regarding Intra-University relationships |
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| Note taking Accommodations | Sets the procedures and guidelines for students with disabilities receiving note taking accommodations |
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| NU Survey (Map) 2015 | Official Survey and Map of NU property, including the Main Campus and Parkway Lands |
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| NUSTEP FERPA Policy | Explains the rights NUSTEP students have under FERPA |
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| NUSTEP Mid-Term Policy | Sets the mid-term procedures for a NUSTEP course |
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| NUSTEP Withdrawal Policy | Sets the withdrawal procedures for a NUSTEP course |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Parent/Guardian Notification | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding parental notification |
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| 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 |
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| Part-time Faculty | Establish compliance and hiring procedures for part-time faculty positions. |
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| Peer Tutoring Service | Sets the procedures and guidelines for use of Peer Tutoring Services |
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| 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. |
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| PHQ | Sets the practices surrounding depression screening. |
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| 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. |
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| Placement Protocol 2013 | To place incoming freshman students into appropriate writing and math courses. |
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| Power Path Policy | Sets the policy for use, maintenance, and coordination with NYPA regarding the Power Path |
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| 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. |
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| Private and Public Grants Policy | Sets guidelines and processing for initiating and managing grant activity. |
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| 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. |
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| Procurement (Business Services) | To establish the guidelines for procurement and ensure compliance with OMB Circular A-110 |
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| 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. |
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| PTO Policy | This policy provides benefit eligible , non-faculty employees with an entitlement of paid days off. |
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| Refusal of Medical Advice and Treatment | Sets the procedures and guidelines if someone refuses service |
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| 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 |
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| Registration with a Prior Balance | Sets the procedures for restricting registration when a student has an outstanding balance on their account. |
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| 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. |
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| Rental of Castellani Art Museum | Sets the procedures for renting out the Castellani Art Museum |
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| Repeat a Course (Undergraduate) | Policy and procedure to re-take a course |
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| Reporting Never Attended Students | Sets the procedures and guidelines for reporting never attended students |
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| Retirement Policy | To guide non-faculty employees through the process of initiating retirement |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Sanctions | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Student sanctions |
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| Satisfactory Academic Progress | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Satisfactory Academic Progress |
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| Scope of Services | Sets the types of concerns for which counseling services can and cannot provide mental Administration & Operations |
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| Seizure Protocol | This policy provides guidelines to help accommodate student's suffering from seizures. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Smoking Policy | This policy, in compliance with the New York State Public Health Law, dictates the University's smoking policy |
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| 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 |
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| Solicitation of Potential Donors | This policy regulates the contacting of potential donors |
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| 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. |
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| Student Disciplinary | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding student disciplinary matters |
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| Student E-mail Policy |
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| 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. |
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| Student Status Definitions | To ensure consistent use of the terms defining a student's status at NU |
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| 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. |
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| Student-Owned Intellectual Property | Sets student ownership of original works of authorship or invention |
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| 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. |
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| Students with Special Diets | Sets the procedures, guidelines, and accommodations for Students who have special dietary concerns due to a medical reason |
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| Study Abroad Credit Overload Policy | Sets the guidelines for students who participate in a study abroad program that has more than 16 credit hours |
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| 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 |
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| Study Abroad Financial Aid Policy | Explains the procedures and guidelines for students receiving financial aid for the purpose of studying abroad |
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| Study Abroad Policy for ROTC scholarship cadets | Sets the guidelines for a ROTC scholarship recipient studying abroad |
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| Study Abroad Statement of Liabilities | Sets the University's liability for students when they travel abroad |
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| Suggestions, Complaints, and Grievances Medical Services | Explains the procedures and guidelines for anyone making a suggestion, complaint, or grievance regarding medical services. |
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| Surplus Furniture | This policy provides a cost effective, timely, and efficient process to relocate resources within Niagara University |
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| 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. |
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| Tax Exemption Status |
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| Temporary Medical Parking Permits | Sets procedure and guidelines for anyone who require special consideration related to parking. |
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| 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 |
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| Trademark Policy | To set the terms for protecting and using all University-owned Trademarks |
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| Transportation for Medical Reasons | This policy discusses the University's transportation of Students for non-emergency medical reasons. |
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| Travel During COVID-19 | All Niagara University employees are asked to avoid high-risk travel, whether for university business or personal reasons. |
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| Trustees' Policy on Ethical Treatment of Students in Fiscal Transactions | To provide guidance on the fiscal transactions involving students and staff, administrators and faculty. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| University Charter Records | Aggregated Charters since formation of seminary and university |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| University Policy on Maintaining eligibility in the B.P.S. program | University Policy on Maintaining eligibility in the B.P.S. program |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| University Policy on Pre- and Post-Employment Background Checks | To establish how pre and post-employment background checks are conducted |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| University-funded Travel | Sets out the terms, procedure, and forms related to travel paid for by NU |
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| Usage of St. Vincent's Hall 4th Floor | Sets the procedures and guidelines to use the facilities on the fourth floor of St. Vincent's Hall |
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| Use of Alumni Chapel |
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| Walking at Graduation | Sets graduation and commencement requirements |
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| Weapons on Campus Policy | This policy is designed to identify and prevent unauthorized weapons on campus. |
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| Web Page Administrator Policy | To ensure clarity regarding responsibility for individual department and sector web pages |
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| Web-site Terms of Use |
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| Whistleblowing | The policy for reporting suspected fraud and abuse of university resources |
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| Worker's Compensation | To provide guidance regarding workers' compensation claims |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Writing Center | Describes the services and procedures provided of the Writing Center |
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