Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: CHRO Created: 5/28/2019 | Reviewed/Revised: 03/28/2023 | Effective: 03/28/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.F.1, COCA 1.4, COCA 7.8 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Local: Employees Policy: Relatives and domestic partners of current employees may be hired by the University if the persons concerned will not work in a direct supervisory relationship. The University…Continue Reading Employment of Relatives and Domestic Partners Policy
(This is a "Page")Employment Classifications Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: CHRO Created: 8/12/2019 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/18/2023| Effective: 6/13/2023 Compliance: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), NWCCU 2.F.1 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: In order to determine eligibility for benefits and overtime status and to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, PNWU classifies its employees in the following…Continue Reading Employment Classifications Policy
(This is a "Page")Employment Background Check Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive Lead: CHRO Created: 10/12/2020 | Reviewed/Revised: 02/10/2023 | Effective: 06/132023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.F.1, RCW 49.94, RCW 28B.112.080 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences conducts background checks on final candidates for employment to help ensure the safety of PNWU students, employees, and guests. Depending on the position…Continue Reading Employment Background Check Policy
(This is a "Page")Employee Ninety-Day Probation Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: CHRO Created: 10/09/2020 | Reviewed/Revised: 10/09/2023 | Effective: 11/14/2023Compliance: NWCCU 2.F.1 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Local: Employees Policy NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES During the first 90 calendar days of employment, all employees (other than faculty) are considered to be in a probationary period. Ninety-day probationary periods may be extended, where appropriate, at…Continue Reading Employee Ninety-Day Probation Policy
(This is a "Page")Employee License and Certification Reimbursement Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive Lead: CHRO Created: 2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 08/20/2019, 1/25/2023 | Effective: 1/25/2023 Compliance: COCA 2.3, COCA 7.1, COCA 7.3, COCA 7.4, COCA 7.5, NWCCU 2.F.2Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Licenses, license renewals, certifications, re-certifications, and registrations (e.g. drug enforcement administration), and associated examination fees are expenses covered by University license…Continue Reading Employee License and Certification Reimbursement Policy
(This is a "Page")Due Process Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: CHRO Created: 5/9/2018 | Reviewed/Revised: 04/11/2023 | Effective: 04/11/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.C.2. 2.D.2, 2.F.1, COCA 1.4 Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: PNWU is committed to ensuring all employees (faculty, staff, administrators) and students are treated fairly. Due process at PNWU provides the conduit through which all students and…Continue Reading Due Process Policy
(This is a "Page")Drug and Alcohol Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: President Created: 2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 4/18/2019, 1/25/2023, 5/11/2023 | Effective: 6/13/2023Compliance: Drug-Free Workplace Act 1988; Drug-Free Schools and Community Act Amendments 1989; JCAH Standard HR 1.20, 49; CFR 668.46(b)8 and (9); NWCCU 2.F.1, 2.I.1 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Unlawful possession, use, distribution, or sale The unlawful possession, use, distribution,…Continue Reading Drug and Alcohol Policy
(This is a "Page")Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Policy
Responsible Unit: Provost’s Office | Executive lead: Provost Created: 7/9/2018 | Reviewed/Revised: 1/5/2023 | Effective: 1/19/2023 Compliance: COCA 5.2, NWCCU 2.F.1Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: PNWU consciously considers and works to embed diversity, inclusion, and equity into its mission driven activities to foster and sustain an affirming environment where each member of the community and…Continue Reading Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Policy
(This is a "Page")Disclosure of Crime Statistics Policy
Responsible Unit: Security | Executive lead: CIO Created: 06/2013 | Reviewed/Revised: 02/2016, 11/2022 | Effective: 12/15/2022 Compliance: 34 CFR Section 668.46(b)(12), Clery Act, COCA 4.2, CAPTE 3E, CAPTE 5C Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution wide Policy: PNWU annually collects, reports, and discloses crime statistics per the Clery Act as revised and effective July 1, 2015. These crimes…Continue Reading Disclosure of Crime Statistics Policy
(This is a "Page")Credit Hour Policy
Responsible Unit: Enrollment Services | Executive lead: Provost Created: 5/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 3/18/2018, 4/4/2023 | Effective: 5/9/2023 Compliance: 34 CFR 600.2 , NWCCU 1.C.1, 1.C.2, 1.C.3, 1.C.5; CAPTE 3C, COCA 12.5 and Glossary Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: The credit hour formulas used for determining credit hours at PNWU adheres to the definition of a…Continue Reading Credit Hour Policy