These webpages provide a central location for policies that affect the university community. This ensures that faculty, staff, students and visitors to the university have easy access to all university policies and procedures. 

Note that colleges or departments may maintain policies and procedures related specifically to their units. Refer to those departments directly to access program-specific policies. Questions or comments may be directed to Senior Executive Assistant to the Provost/Academic Affairs Kim Greenwood: kimg@pacificu.edu. 

What is a Policy?

• Connects the university's mission to individual conduct
• Establishes specific requirements for members of the campus community
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Promotes operational efficiencies and reduces institutional risks
• Pertains to more than one division of the university

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Quick Links

• Policy on Policies
  • This policy establishes a process and guidance for the development, review, approval, and maintenance of University policies and procedures. (Policy template for submitting of new or revised policies.)
• Title IX
  • Title IX is the federal law that prohibits all sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual violence.
• Copyright
  • Copyright protects "original works of authorship," published and unpublished.
• "If Law Enforcement Arrives Unannounced at Your Workplace" Information Sheet (English and Spanish)
  • This handout is available to the Pacific University community explaining how to handle unannounced visits from law enforcement on campus.
• Freedom of Expression
  • Guidelines for free expression within the Pacific University community
• University Faculty and Governance Handbook
  • The University Faculty & Governance Handbook is updated annually on Jan. 15 and July 1
• College of Arts & Sciences Forms & Resources
  • The College of Arts and Sciences provides resources to assist faculty with submitting required annual documents and updating personal information. Use the tabs on the left side of the page for additional information of interest.
• College of Business Forms & Resources
  • The College of Business provides resources to assist faculty with submitting required annual documents and updating personal information.
• Human Resources Policies
  • Human Resources policies guide employee and employer activities
• University Information Services Policies
  • University Information Services policies guide use of technology and information
• All Policies & Forms
  • A complete index of Pacific University policies also is available.

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