A list of policies by sector. Some policies are confidential and will need you to login into MyNU to view.
Division |
Department |
Policy |
Purpose |
Categories |
Ontario Program |
Ontario Administration | 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
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Academic Services |
Academic Affairs | Commencement Ceremony Eligibility Policy for Graduate Students | Commencement Ceremony Eligibility Policy for Graduate Students | - Educational Policy
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Non-Discrimination Statement | Described is the University's Non-Discrimination Statement | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
- Students
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Library | Library Copyright Policy | Describes library's approach to copyright issues | - Students
- Operations and Finance
- Compliance
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Library | Library Code of Conduct | Describes the code of conduct for all library users | - Students
- Operations and Finance
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Library | Library Collection Policy | Describes the library's acquisition of materials for its collection |
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Writing Center | Describes the services and procedures provided of the Writing Center | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Library | Library Grievance Policy | Explains how patron grievances are handled. | - Students
- Operations and Finance
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Programs and Policy |
Continuing Education | Continuing Education General Guidelines | Explains the general guidelines for Continuing Education classes. | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Programs and Policy |
Academic Affairs | Continuing Education General Guidelines for Instructors | Explains the general guidelines for Instructors of Continuing Education classes. | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Study Abroad |
Academic Affairs | 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
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Programs and Policy |
Continuing Education | NUSTEP FERPA Policy | Explains the rights NUSTEP students have under FERPA | - Operations and Finance
- Students
- Compliance
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Library | Library Privacy Policy | Governs the confidentiality of patron records and interactions. |
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Library | Library Gift Policy | Governs the libraries acceptance of gifts |
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Library | Library Group Study Rooms | Governs the use of library group study rooms | - Students
- Operations and Finance
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Provost |
Academic Affairs | 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. | |
Provost |
Academic Affairs | 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
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Ontario Provost Office |
Academic Affairs | 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
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Programs and Policy |
Academic Affairs | 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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Academic Affairs | Repeat a Course (Undergraduate) | Policy and procedure to re-take a course | - Educational Policy
- Students
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Academic Senate |
Academic Affairs | Last Date of Attendance | Policy for assigning the last date of attendance at classes for withdrawal and refund purposes | - Compliance
- Educational Policy
- Students
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Library | Library Guest User Policy | Procedures for guest library access |
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Programs and Policy |
Academic Affairs | Continuing Education Fee Agreement | Provides a copy of the Continuing Education Fee Agreement | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Provost |
Academic Affairs | 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
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Academic Affairs | Walking at Graduation | Sets graduation and commencement requirements | - Students
- Operations and Finance
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Academic Integrity |
Academic Affairs | Academic Integrity | Sets standards and procedures for Academic Integrity | - Educational Policy
- Students
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Academic Affairs | Grade Appeal | Sets structure and guidelines for Grade Appeals | - Educational Policy
- Students
- Compliance
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Academic Affairs | Student-Owned Intellectual Property | Sets student ownership of original works of authorship or invention | - Educational Policy
- Students
- Compliance
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Study Abroad |
Academic Affairs | Study Abroad Policy for ROTC scholarship cadets | Sets the guidelines for a ROTC scholarship recipient studying abroad |
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Study Abroad |
Academic Affairs | 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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Programs and Policy |
Continuing Education | NUSTEP Mid-Term Policy | Sets the mid-term procedures for a NUSTEP course | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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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
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | First-Year and at Risk Student-Athlete Counseling | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Academic Services provided to student athletes | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | 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
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Admissions for Students with Disabilities | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Admissions involving Students with Disabilities | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | 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
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Auxiliary Aids and Services | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Auxiliary Aids and Services provided by Academic Support | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Course Substitutions and Modification | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Course Substitutions and Modifications for Students with Disabilities | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Disability-related Housing Requests | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Disability-related Housing Requests | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Satisfactory Academic Progress | Sets the procedures and guidelines for Satisfactory Academic Progress | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Note taking Accommodations | Sets the procedures and guidelines for students with disabilities receiving note taking accommodations | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Academic Success Program | Sets the procedures and guidelines for the Academic Success Program | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Divisional Support Program | Sets the procedures and guidelines for the Divisional Support Program | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Peer Tutoring Service | Sets the procedures and guidelines for use of Peer Tutoring Services | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | 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
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | Sets the procedures and guidelines regarding Accommodations for Students with Disabilities | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
- Students
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | 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
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Academic Services |
Academic Support | Elevator Breakdowns On Campus | Sets the procedures in place if an elevator breaks down on campus | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
- Students
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Study Abroad |
Academic Affairs | Study Abroad Statement of Liabilities | Sets the University's liability for students when they travel abroad | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Programs and Policy |
Continuing Education | NUSTEP Withdrawal Policy | Sets the withdrawal procedures for a NUSTEP course | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Office of the Provost |
Academic Affairs | 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
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Study Abroad |
Academic Affairs | 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
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Provost |
Academic Affairs | 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
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Academic Affairs | External Funding Practice: Programmatic Performance | This policy strives to ensure the adequate performance of externally funded projects. | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
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Programs and Policy |
Academic Affairs | 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
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Academic Support | Placement Protocol 2013 | To place incoming freshman students into appropriate writing and math courses. | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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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. |
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Division |
Department |
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 |
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Human Resources | Bereavement Leave | Described is the policy concerning Bereavement Compensation and time off procedures for all eligible employees. |
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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. |
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Executive Vice Presidents Office | Non-Fraternization Policy | Explains both guidelines and procedures regarding Intra-University relationships | - Operations and Finance
- Educational Policy
- Employment & Workplace
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Public Relations |
Public Relations | Digital Signage | Guide on composing content for digital signage | - Operations and Finance
- Employment & Workplace
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Human Resources | Health Insurance | It is the policy of the University to offer group Health Insurance benefits to eligible employees. |
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Human Resources | Employee Status Codes | Sets Employee Status and Codes with definitions and benefit eligibilities. |
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Grants Management |
Executive Vice Presidents Office | Private and Public Grants Policy | Sets guidelines and processing for initiating and managing grant activity. | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
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Human Resources | Jury Duty Policy | Sets jury duty compensation and the procedure for payment to eligible employees. | - Employment & Workplace
- Compliance
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Human Resources | Confidentiality of Employment Information | Sets procedures and guidelines for University positions and the maintaining of confidential information. |
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Enrollment Management |
Admissions | First Semester Transfer Students | Sets scholarship potential for first-semester transfer students |
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Human Resources | Accidental Death and Dismemberment | Sets the Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit, eligibility requirements and claim procedure. |
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Human Resources | Exit Interview Policy | Sets the conducting of exit interviews with employees |
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Human Resources | Life Insurance | Sets the offering of group term life insurance to eligible employees. |
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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. |
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Enrollment Management |
Records Office | Reporting Never Attended Students | Sets the procedures and guidelines for reporting never attended students | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
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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
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Operations & Outreach |
Castellani Art Museum | Rental of Castellani Art Museum | Sets the procedures for renting out the Castellani Art Museum |
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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. |
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Enrollment Management |
Education | 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
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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Academic Services |
Academic Affairs | 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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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 |
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Human Resources | 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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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. |
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Human Resources | 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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Human Resources | 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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Human Resources | External Funding Practice: Personnel | This policy dictates hiring procedures for people working under external funding. | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
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Human Resources | Applications for Positions on Campus | This policy dictates the acceptance of applications and resumes |
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Operations & Outreach |
Executive Vice Presidents Office | 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
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Enrollment Management |
Records Office | Administratively Withdrawing Students | This policy discusses the procedures for administratively withdrawing students who have not attended classes | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Human Resources | 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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Enrollment Management |
Records Office | 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
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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
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Enrollment Management |
Records Office | 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
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Enrollment Management |
Records Office | 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
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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 |
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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
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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
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Campus Safety |
Campus Safety | Kerry Rose Law | To comply with NYS Education Law 6348 | - Compliance
- Operations and Finance
- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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Enrollment Management |
Admissions | 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
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Enrollment Management |
Admissions | 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
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PR |
Public Relations | Web Page Administrator Policy | To ensure clarity regarding responsibility for individual department and sector web pages | - Compliance
- Operations and Finance
- Employment & Workplace
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Human Resources |
Human Resources | Family Medical Leave Act | To ensure compliance with FMLA | |
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
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Human Resources |
Human Resources | Retirement Policy | To guide non-faculty employees through the process of initiating retirement | - Compliance
- Employment & Workplace
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Human Resources |
Human Resources | Worker's Compensation | To provide guidance regarding workers' compensation claims | |
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
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Enrollment Management |
Admissions | 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
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Enrollment Management |
Education | 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
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Division |
Department |
Policy |
Purpose |
Categories |
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Student Affairs | Judicial Records Retention Policy | Dictates the procedures and guidelines for maintaining judicial records | |
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Student Affairs | Administrative Search Policy | Dictates the procedures and guidelines for searches of student's room | |
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Health Services | Confidentiality Assurances Medical Services | Explains the confidentiality procedures that student health services uses when interacting with students. | - Operations and Finance
- Students
- Compliance
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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
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Academic Senate |
Academic Affairs | Incomplete Grade Policy for Undergraduates and Graduates | Incomplete Grade Policy for Undergraduates and Graduates | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Programs and Policy |
Student Affairs | 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
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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
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Counseling Services | Mandated Counseling | Sets Counseling Services' view on mandated counseling. | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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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
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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
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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
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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 |
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Counseling Services | PHQ | Sets the practices surrounding depression screening. |
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Health Services | Refusal of Medical Advice and Treatment | Sets the procedures and guidelines if someone refuses service | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Health Services | Appointments at Student Administration & Operations | Sets the procedures for making appointments at student Administration & Operations. | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Health Services | 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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Student Affairs | Alcohol Policy | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Alcohol | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Student Affairs | Drug/Illegal Substance policy | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Drugs and Illegal Substances | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Student Affairs | Hazing Policy | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Hazing | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Student Affairs | Parent/Guardian Notification | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding parental notification | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Student Affairs | Student Disciplinary | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding student disciplinary matters | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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Student Affairs | Sanctions | Sets the University's procedures and guidelines regarding Student sanctions | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Health Services | Transportation for Medical Reasons | This policy discusses the University's transportation of Students for non-emergency medical reasons. | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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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 |
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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
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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
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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
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Campus Safety | Weapons on Campus Policy | This policy is designed to identify and prevent unauthorized weapons on campus. | - Operations and Finance
- Students
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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
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Health Services | Seizure Protocol | This policy provides guidelines to help accommodate student's suffering from seizures. | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
- Students
- Employment & Workplace
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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
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Financial Aid & Student Affairs |
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
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Dean of Students |
Student Affairs | Dean of Students Judicial Records Retention Policy | To ensure students are aware of the retention of their judicial records | - Compliance
- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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Division |
Department |
Policy |
Purpose |
Categories |
General Counsel |
President's Office | Tax Exemption Status | |
- University Corporate Documents & Mission
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Operations |
President's Office | 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. | - Compliance
- Administration & Operations
- Employment & Workplace
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Ontario Program |
Ontario Administration | 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. | |
Provost & General Counsel |
President's Office | University Charter Records | Aggregated Charters since formation of seminary and university | - Compliance
- Educational Policy
- University Corporate Documents & Mission
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General Counsel |
President's Office | Bylaws | Bylaws of the corporation | - Compliance
- University Corporate Documents & Mission
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Registrar |
Records Office | 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
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Student Affairs |
Campus Safety | Enforcement of Parking | Enforcement of university parking regulations | - Administration & Operations
- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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Athletics |
Athletics Office | Athletics' Concussion Management | Establish concussion management protocols | |
General Counsel |
President's Office | Conflict of Interest 2017 | In conformance with the NY NFP Corporations Law and applicable HHS regulations. | - Compliance
- University Corporate Documents & Mission
- Administration & Operations
- Employment & Work
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IPPRMC |
Student Services | Institutional Review Board Policy and Procedures | Institutional Review Board Policy and Procedures | |
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. | |
Ontario Program |
Ontario Administration | 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
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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. | |
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. | |
Information Technolgy |
Information Technology | 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, todays 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
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Programs and Policy |
Information Technology | 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
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General Counsel |
President's Office | NU Survey (Map) 2015 | Official Survey and Map of NU property, including the Main Campus and Parkway Lands | - University Corporate Documents & Mission
- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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Operations & Finance |
Center for Events & Mgmt Dev. | Dining Commons Use Policy | Policy and guidance for arranging events in the Clet Dining Commons | - Administration & Operations
- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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University |
Other | Disability Grievance Policy | Policy and Procedure for reporting a violation of the Americans With Disabilities Act | - Compliance
- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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President's Office | Mission Statement | Sets Niagara University's Mission Statement, a core document which influences every action the University takes |
- University Corporate Documents & Mission
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Controller |
Controllers Office | University-funded Travel | Sets out the terms, procedure, and forms related to travel paid for by NU | - Compliance
- Administration & Operations
- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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President's Office |
President's Office | Board Policy on Faculty Status | Sets the board policy on Faculty Status | |
President's Office |
President's Office | Board Policy: Academic Freedom | Sets the board policy regarding Academic Freedom | - Educational Policy
- University Corporate Documents & Mission
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President's Office |
President's Office | Board Policy: Instructional Organization of the Unviersity | Sets the board policy regarding instructional organization | |
President's Office |
President's Office | Board Policy: Termination of Faculty | Sets the board policy regarding termination of faculty | |
President's Office |
President's Office | Board Policy on Academic Senate | Sets the board policy regarding the Academic Senate | |
Human Resources |
Human Resources | Employee Military Leave Policy | Sets the policy for employees taking military leave | |
Campus Safety/Keirnan Center/Facilities/Planning |
Executive Vice Presidents Office | Power Path Policy | Sets the policy for use, maintenance, and coordination with NYPA regarding the Power Path | - Compliance
- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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President's Office | 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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Academic Affairs | External Funding Practice: Effort Reporting | Sets the procedures and reasoning behind reporting work progress. | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
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University President or Designee |
President's Office | 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. | |
ADA Coordinator |
Human Resources | 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
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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
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General Counsel |
President's Office | Whistleblowing | The policy for reporting suspected fraud and abuse of university resources | - Compliance
- Educational Policy
- Administration & Operations
- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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Facility Services | 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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- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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Title IX Coordinator |
Executive Vice Presidents Office | 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
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EVP |
Executive Vice Presidents Office | 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
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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. | |
CEMD and GC Offices |
Presidents Office | 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
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General Counsel |
President's Office | 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. | |
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
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Academic Senate |
Student Affairs | 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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President's Office | 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. | - Operations and Finance
- Compliance
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General Counsel |
President's Office | Clery Compliance Policy | To clarify the various roles and responsibilities for Clery and Campus Security law compliance | - Employment & Workplace
- Students
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General Counsel |
Campus Activities | Credit Card Marketing on Campus | To comply with NYS Education Law 6437 | - Compliance
- Operations and Finance
- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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EVP |
Executive Vice Presidents Office | Commitment to Ethical Business Practices | To confirm the University's commitment to Ethical Business Practices | - Administration & Operations
- Employment & Workplace
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President's Office | 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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General Counsel |
President's Office | Student Status Definitions | To ensure consistent use of the terms defining a student's status at NU | - Compliance
- Operations and Finance
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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
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Business Services | Procurement (Business Services) | To establish the guidelines for procurement and ensure compliance with OMB Circular A-110 | - Compliance
- Operations and Finance
- Students
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Public Relations |
Public Relations | Communications with Media | To inform employees as to how to handle media inquiries and press appearances | |
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. | |
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President's Office | Document Retention Guidelines | To provide the various offices with common guidelines for document retention and destruction | - Compliance
- Operations and Finance
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Dean of Students |
Student Affairs | 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
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Student Health Services |
Student Affairs | Narcan Policy | To set the policy and procedure for on-campus administration of Narcan to fight opiate overdose | - Employment & Workplace
- Students
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Sustainability Committee |
Facility Services | Energy Policy | To set the policy for energy-saving measures and comply with the Presidents' Climate Commitment | - Administration & Operations
- Employment & Workplace
- Students
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