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| Policy | Department | Effective Date | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIPAA Privacy, Security & Breach Notification | Student Affairs | 2026-06-01 | This policy establishes standards for the protection of Protected Health Information, Electronic Protected Health Information, and breach response obligations for University departments or workforce members who perform HIPAA covered functions. |
| Acceptable Use of Electronic Resources | Business Affairs | 2026-05-22 | 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. |
| Academic Progress Standards: Graduate Students | Academic Affairs | 2026-05-04 | To set the criteria for satisfactory academic progress in graduate programs and detail the actions resulting in academic warning or dismissal. To ensure students are notified when they do not meet the criteria for satisfactory academic progress in their graduate-level program, and to provide them with a process for appeal. |
| Credit from American Council on Education (ACE)-Recommended Online Providers | Academic Affairs | 2026-05-04 | The purpose of this policy is to establish the conditions under which Niagara University will consider awarding transfer credit for coursework completed through American Council on Education (ACE) recommended, non-accredited online providers. This procedure ensures that student receive appropriate recognition for prior learning while maintaining the academic integrity and accreditation standards of Niagara University. |
| Academic Forgiveness | Academic Affairs | 2026-04-14 | 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. |
| Academic Minors | Academic Affairs | 2026-04-13 | This policy establishes the administrative framework and academic standards for the implementation of academic minors. It ensures that secondary fields of study are structured consistently to enhance a student\'s primary degree and provide recognized expertise in a supplemental discipline. |
| Board of Trustees Policy: Conflict of Interest | Presidents Office | 2026-03-25 | In conformance with the NY NFP Corporations Law and applicable HHS regulations. |
| Board of Trustees Policy: Whistleblowing | Presidents Office | 2026-03-25 | The policy for reporting suspected fraud and abuse of university resources |
| Document Retention Guidelines | President\'s Office | 2026-03-24 | To set the guidelines for document retention. |
| Exterior Display of Flags | Student Affairs | 2026-01-16 | The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines and procedures for the display of flags on Niagara University exterior flag poles. The policy aims to ensure that all flags displayed reflect the values and respect the traditions of the university community, while also adhering to relevant laws and regulations. |