Responsible Unit: Office of the Provost | Executive lead: Provost Created: 4/26/2014 | Reviewed/Revised: N/A | Effective: 4/26/2014 Compliance: N/A Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Institution-Wide Purpose: This policy provides guidelines for assessing, documenting, and continuously improving the effectiveness of PNWU’s CME Program. Policy: The CME Committee is responsible for the primary evaluation and assessment of the overall…Continue Reading CME Evaluation Policy
(This is a "Page")Presidential Honors and Honorary Degrees
The President’s Medal is awarded to a member of the University community in recognition of extraordinary and unique service and contributions to PNWU. Criteria for recipients include:…Continue Reading Presidential Honors and Honorary Degrees
(This is a "Page")Cash Management Policy
Responsible Unit: Finance | Executive lead: CFO Created: 1/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/2011; 6/2015; 6/2016; 1/27/2023 | Effective: 1/27/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.2, 2.E.3 Approving Body: Board | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: This policy outlines the cash management policies for Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Bank Accounts All bank accounts shall be authorized by at least one member of the…Continue Reading Cash Management Policy
(This is a "Page")Campus Law Enforcement Authority Policy
Responsible Unit: Security | Executive lead: CIOCreated: 2013 | Reviewed/Revised: 10/2015, 02/2016, 11/2022 | Effective: 12/15/2022 Compliance: 34 CFR Section 668.46(b)(12), Clery Act, NWCCU 2.I.1, COCA 4.2, CAPTE 3E, CAPTE 5C Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution wide Policy: Determining law enforcement authority for the PNWU campus is directed by state and local law enforcement codes and the…Continue Reading Campus Law Enforcement Authority Policy
(This is a "Page")Campus Closure Policy
Responsible Unit: Security | Executive lead: CIO Created: 2013 | Revised: 10/2015, 2/2016, 11/2022 | Effective: 11/1/2022Compliance: 34 CFR Section 668.46(b)(12), Clery Act, NWCCU 2.I.1, COCA 4.2, CAPTE 3E, CAPTE 5C Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: In the event inclement weather or an emergency situation presents a risk to PNWU faculty, staff, students, visitors, and/or…Continue Reading Campus Closure Policy
(This is a "Page")Academic Freedom Policy
Responsible Unit: Provost Office | Executive lead: Provost Created: 5/1/2010 | Reviewed/Revised: 1/5/2023 | Effective: 1/19/2023 Compliance: COCA 12.8, NWCCU 2.B.1, 2.C.2, 2.F.1, CAPTE 3C Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: The University will foster and maintain full freedom of discussion, inquiry, teaching and research, and standards of professional conduct and public morals. The faculty, the staff,…Continue Reading Academic Freedom Policy
PNWU’s Infectious Disease Club Hosts Annual Flu Shot Clinic
On Friday, October 9, PNWU’s Infectious Disease Club hosted their annual flu shot clinic. Under physician guidance, PNWU medical students helped to safely administer 119 flu shots during the afternoon clinic. “This clinic has been provided by the Infectious Disease Club here at PNWU for quite a few years now, and as the club President,…Continue Reading PNWU’s Infectious Disease Club Hosts Annual Flu Shot Clinic
PNWU Medical Students Volunteer Over 900 Hours on COVID-19-Related Efforts in Yakima County
Since April, medical students from Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) have volunteered over 900 hours with the Yakima Health District (YHD) on COVID-19 related efforts. From working at needle exchange sites to offloading personal protective equipment (PPE) for local medical workers, PNWU student doctors have consistently committed to doing all they can to…Continue Reading PNWU Medical Students Volunteer Over 900 Hours on COVID-19-Related Efforts in Yakima County