University Policy Manual
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Table of Contents
- 1.1 University Policies
- 1.2 Code of Ethics
- 1.3 Conflict of Interest
- 1.4 Nepotism
- 1.5 Use of University Name
- 1.6 University Seal
- 1.7 Contracts and Commitments
- 1.8 Repository of Legal Documents and Negotiable Instruments
- 1.9 Service of Subpoenas and Agency Requests for Information
- 1.10 Privacy of Education Records (FERPA)
- 1.11 Privacy of Health Information (HIPAA)
- 1.12 Protection of Whistleblowers – No Retaliation
- 1.13 Intercollegiate Athletics
- 1.14 Auditing and Consulting Services
- 1.15 Alcohol
- 1.16 Alcohol Sponsorship
- 1.17 Animals
- 1.18 Raffles
- 1.19 Smoking and Tobacco
- 1.20 University Art Collections
- 1.21 Use of the University Flagpole
- 1.22 Substantive Change
- 2.1 Standards of Professional Ethics for Faculty and Academic Freedom
- 2.2 Teaching and Qualifications for Teaching
- 2.3 Faculty Ranks, Academic Titles, and Voting Rights
- 2.4 Faculty Recruitment and Appointment
- 2.5 Joint Appointments
- 2.6 Affiliate Faculty Appointments
- 2.7 Faculty Workload and Compensation
- 2.8 Extra Compensation
- 2.9 Consulting and Sponsored Projects
- 2.10 Guidelines for the Periodic Evaluation of Faculty
- 2.11 Guidelines for the Award of Rank and Tenure
- 2.12 Tenured Faculty Development
- 2.13 Faculty Leave Programs
- 2.14 Additional Faculty Family and Medical Leave Benefits
- 2.15 Guidelines for Academic Administrators Returning to Teaching and Research
- 2.16 Faculty Retirement
- 2.17 Procedural Standards for Faculty Sanctions and Dismissals
- 2.18 School or Program Discontinuance and Program Relocation
- 2.19 Financial Exigency
- 2.20 Initiation and Approval of Curricular Changes
- 2.21 Exceptions to Stated Degree Requirements
- 2.22 Graduate Student Employment and Other Graduate Aid
- 2.23 Disciplinary and Criminal History of Applicants for Admission
- 2.24 Establishment of Centers
- 4.1 Control of Financial Resources
- 4.2 Funds with Donor Restrictions
- 4.3 Capital Assets
- 4.4 Collection of Funds
- 4.5 Schedule of Charges to Students
- 4.6 Student Activity Fee
- 4.7 Travel and Entertainment Management
- 4.8 Preferred and Exclusive Vendors
- 4.9 Excess Property
- 4.10 Membership Fees and Dues
- 4.11 University Provided Vehicles and Automobile Allowances
- 4.12 Employee Time Records
- 4.13 Overtime Pay
- 4.14 Holiday Pay
- 4.15 Payroll Direct Deposit
- 5.1 Constituent Data in Support of Development and External Affairs Initiatives
- 5.2 Solicitation of Gifts and Pledges
- 5.3 Acceptance of Gifts and Pledges
- 5.4 Donor Documentation
- 5.5 Donor Recognition and Stewardship
- 5.6 Philanthropic Financial Reporting
- 5.7 SMU Alumni/Alumnae Activities
- 5.8 Volunteer Committees in Support of Development and External Affairs Initiatives
- 5.9 Use of SMU Logos, Wordmarks and Brand Statements
- 5.10 Interaction with Representatives of Media
- 5.11 Statements and Announcements
- 5.12 Mass Communication
- 5.13 Publication of University Information
- 5.14 Advertising
- 5.15 Commercial Photography
- 5.16 Events Not Sponsored by SMU
- 7.1 Authority for Human Resources Policies
- 7.2 Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring of Staff Non-Faculty Positions
- 7.3 Pre-Employment Screenings
- 7.4 Limited Administrative Appointments and the Hiring of Independent Contractors and Consultants
- 7.5 Onboarding for New Faculty and Staff
- 7.6 Probationary Period
- 7.7 Employee Classifications
- 7.8 Wage and Salary Administration
- 7.9 Office Hours and Work Week
- 7.10 University Benefits Program
- 7.11 Tuition Benefits
- 7.12 Minister’s Family Tuition Award
- 7.13 University Death Benefit
- 7.14 Staff Vacation
- 7.15 Paid Medical Absence
- 7.16 Family and Medical Leave Act Policy
- 7.17 Staff Child Birth, Parental & Adoption Leave
- 7.18 Staff Bereavement Leave
- 7.19 Staff Educational Leave of Absence
- 7.20 Military Leave
- 7.21 Civic Responsibility
- 7.22 University Holidays
- 7.23 Personal Conduct
- 7.24 Corrective Action for Staff
- 7.25 Grievances and Appeals of University Employment Actions
- 7.26 Duty to Report Suspected Child Abuse and Mandatory Training & Examination
- 7.27 Controlled Substance Abuse in the Workplace
- 7.28 Dishonest, Fraudulent or Illegal Practices
- 7.29 Termination of Employment
- 7.30 University Reorganization
- 7.31 Human Resources Personnel Records
- 9.1 Guests on Campus
- 9.2 Identification of Individuals
- 9.3 Trespassers
- 9.4 Freedom of Speech, Protests and Political Activity
- 9.5 Weapons
- 9.6 Non-Prescription Drugs
- 9.7 Coordination of Campus Security Needs
- 9.8 Violence on Campus and Threat Assessment
- 9.9 The Use of Video Surveillance Equipment
- 9.10 Public Information Requests
- 9.11 Reserved
- 9.12 University Operations Affected by Emergency Conditions
- 9.13 Solicitation
- 9.14 Electric Scooters and Personal Mobility Devices
- 10.1 Sponsored Research and Activities
- 10.2 Compensation from Sponsored Research Project Funding
- 10.3 Graduate Research Assistant Employment Requirements and Compensation
- 10.4 Sponsored Project Procurement
- 10.5 Government Property Management
- 10.6 Standards for Addressing Research Misconduct
- 10.7 Financial Conflicts of Interest in Externally Sponsored Research
- 10.8 Sponsored Project Subawards and Subrecipient Monitoring
- 10.9 Animal Care and Use
- 10.10 Human Subjects in Research
- 10.11 Sponsored Project Closeout
- 10.12 Sponsored Project Cost Transfers
- 10.13 Sponsored Project Advance Expenditure Authorization
- 10.14 Sponsored Project Cost Sharing
- 10.15 Sponsored Project Effort Reporting
- 10.16 Intellectual Property
- 10.17 Copyright
- 11.1 Risk Management and Insurance
- 11.2 Environmental Health and Safety
- 11.3 Resilience and Crisis Management
- 11.4 Global Travel to Critical or High Risk Countries
- 11.5 Fleet Safety
- 11.6 Sub-Compact Utility Vehicles
- 11.7 Fire Safety
- 11.8 Infectious Diseases
- 11.9 The Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)