For purposes of this policy, a consensual relationship is a mutually acceptable intimate, romantic and/or sexual relationship between a University employee with supervisory, teaching, evaluation or advisory authority and an employee or student who is supervised, taught or advised by that employee. 

Pacific University supports the principles of Academic Freedom and encourages free and open discussion of ideas and opinions. As part of its dedication to active citizenship, the university encourages students, faculty, and staff to exercise their civic rights to participate as individuals in the political process.

Pacific University takes seriously the responsibility to cultivate a well-educated, engaged community committed to building a healthier future. As stated in our mission, we embrace the concept of environmental sustainability and commit to using the university as a learning laboratory for sustainable practices.

Read our full sustainability policy (pdf).

All users of the Information Technology at Pacific University are required to follow this policy. Please ensure you understand the policies before using university technology. Questions or concerns should be directed to the Technology Helpdesk.

The purpose of this policy is to utilize University Information Services’ expertise to help purchasers make technology purchases that best benefit the university and avoid potential problems. UIS can help purchasers purchase the most cost effective technology and the technology UIS is best able to support, as well as avoid potential incompatibilities and legal issues. The policy also ensures that technology that needs to be tracked is recorded in UIS property databases and that the ownership of technology is clear.

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This document covers tablet devices purchased by the University with University funds.  For information about UIS support of personally owned tablets, see the Service Level Agreement for Computer Support (located at https://helpdesk.pacificu.edu/kb/article/84).

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The purpose of this policy is to establish a standard for creation of strong passwords, the protection of those passwords, and the frequency of change.

Passwords are an important aspect of computer security. A poorly chosen password may result in the compromise of Pacific University's entire university network.

Describes the types of automatically created and sponsored accounts and email addresses.

See Account and Email Address Policy in the Helpdesk Knowledgebase.

Cellular telephones and cellular-based wireless communications devices can be an effective resource for campus employees in the performance of their job duties. For employees who spend considerable time outside of their assigned office area, or who must be accessible outside of scheduled or normal work hours, a cellular or mobile device can be a significant benefit. Based on job duties, certain employees may qualify to be provided a stipend to cover the business use of personal cell phones.

The creation, and use, of intellectual property is at the core of the academic enterprise at Pacific University. The intellectual contributions of faculty, staff and students to the University community enrich our common knowledge, and they foster our shared spirit of innovation. More information on copyright law and guidelines can be found through the United States Copyright Office.

All faculty members with 0.5 FTE or greater appointments must submit this form annually. Contact the executive assistant to your college for the link to complete the current year's form or contact the Provost's Office at provost@pacificu.edu. 

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) is a federal law that states “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” The law expressly prohibits all forms of sex discrimination, which include sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual violence. More information can be found on the online policy link.

Policy Against Sex-Based Discrimination and Harassment

Pregnancy and Related Medical Conditions Policy

The policies within the Campus Living Handbook (formerly known as the "Residence Hall Handbook) apply to all conduct in or around Pacific University's housing and dining facilities. Both residents and guests are required to abide by both these rules and those detailed in the Student Code of Conduct.

By digitally signing the housing contract, residential students agree to abide by all terms and conditions set forth in the housing contract, as well as all rules and regulations governing Pacific University students as set forth in published handbooks (online and/or printed). The policies and procedures in this handbook are thus incorporated into the housing contract.

Updated August 2024

Members of Pacific University (the “University”) community, guests and visitors have the right to be free from sexual harassment, violence, and discrimination. All members of the university community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. The policies and procedures for addressing sex discrimination, and sex based harassment have been developed to reaffirm this expectation and to provide recourse for those individuals whose rights have been violated. 

The university is committed to providing a learning environment that affirms the dignity and inherent worth of every member of the university community. The Student Code of Conduct is an overarching set of regulations and procedures designed to protect and foster such a learning environment and includes within it this Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy. Human Resources policies, including the University Faculty and Governance Handbook and Staff Handbook, also include prohibitions on sexual misconduct and discrimination on the basis of sex and other protected classifications.

The university maintains a policy of zero tolerance for sexual misconduct regardless of the sexual orientation or gender identity of individuals. Zero tolerance means the University will take steps to address all unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature and will impose sanctions on anyone who violates this policy. Resolution by the university is intended to help bring an end to harassing or discriminatory conduct, prevent recurrence, and address the effects on the survivor and the community. This policy serves (1) as a measure to evaluate if behaviors trespassed on community values and (2) as a guide for students, employees, and third parties about the University’s expectations for responsible and respectful sexual communication and interaction.

Other related policies:

Pregnancy and Related Medical Conditions Policy

Title IX

For reporting and support options, please visit our Title IX webpages.

Congress passed Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in 1973. It is a civil rights statute designed to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was modeled after Section 504, was signed into law in July 1990, but most provisions did not take effect until January 26, 1992 and July 26, 1992.

The Disability Documentation Standards are the criteria that Pacific University considers when reviewing a students’ documentation of a disability in the course of determining reasonable and appropriate accommodations for the student. Pacific University’s standards are adpated from recommendations from the Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and the Oregon Association for Higher Education and Disability (ORAHEAD).

Use of the Disability Documentation Standards contrary to Pacific University’s Nondiscrimination Policy is prohibited.

Pacific University is committed to preserving the privacy of your health information. We are required by law to keep your health information private and provide you with this Notice of Privacy Practices. We are also required to provide you with this Notice describing our legal duties and our practices concerning your health information. We reserve the right to change this Notice and to make the revised or changed Notice effective for health information we already have about you, as well as any information we receive in the future. We will have a copy of the current Notice with an effective date in clinical locations and any changes made to the Notice will be posted in the Patient Registration area, posted on our website and given to you at your next appointment. Pacific University is required to notify you if your protected health information is breached.

Notice of Privacy Practices — English

Notificación de Prácticas de Privacidad — Spanish

Request to Inspect or Copy Protected Health Information Form

For Clinic Use: 

Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgement - English

Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgement - Spanish

Notice of Privacy Practices Handout - English

Notice of Privacy Practices Handout - Spanish

These policy handbooks supersede all previous publications issued by the University; as well as any express or implied representations previously made by persons employed by the University. These policies and procedures are necessarily general and may change as the University changes.

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