Responsible Unit: Enrollment Services | Executive lead: Provost Created: 05/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 07/12/2018, 09/02/2020, 05/18/2023 | Effective: 06/13/2023 Compliance: HEA Sec 484(c), 34 CFR 668.16(e), 668.32(f), 668.34; COCA 6.3, COCA 9.2, CAPTE 5E, ACOTE A.3.5, A.4.4, A.4.6, A.4.7, CODA 2-2 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Local: Students Policy: Each academic program is responsible for setting academic standards to detail…Continue Reading Student Academic Progress Policy
(This is a "Page")Student Academic Advising Policy
Responsible Unit: Student Affairs| Executive lead: Provost Created: 05/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 07/01/2018, 2/10/2021 | Effective: 07/01/2021 Compliance: WAC 250-61-110(1), COCA 9.5, NWCCU 2.G.6 Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Local: Students Policy: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences provides academic advising for all enrolled students to support student development and success. Notifications are made to the student, their academic…Continue Reading Student Academic Advising Policy
(This is a "Page")Strategic Planning Policy
Responsible Unit: OIIE | Executive lead: President Created: 11/22/2011 | Reviewed/Revised: 1/2013; 9/2013; 12/2022 | Effective: 1/20/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.C.12 Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: This policy describes how the Board of Trustees and University will oversee the strategic plan for the University to ensure compliance with NWCCU Standards 1.B.1, 1.B.3, and 1.B.4. Through the strategic…Continue Reading Strategic Planning Policy
(This is a "Page")Sick Leave Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: CHRO Created: 2018 | Reviewed/Revised: 9/23/2019, 3/28/2023 | Effective: 03/28/2023 Compliance: RCW 49.46.210, NWCCU 2.F.1 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Employees are eligible for sick pay after 30 days of completed employment. All eligible employees may earn and accrue sick leave that may be used for paid sick leave…Continue Reading Sick Leave Policy
(This is a "Page")Severance Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: CHRO Created: 10/20/2018 | Reviewed/Revised: 03/28/2023 | Effective: 03/28/2023Compliance: NWCCU 2.F.1 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: In certain situations, it is appropriate to offer a discharged employee a severance agreement. Under a severance agreement, PNWU will offer an extension of salary and some benefits beyond which the employee…Continue Reading Severance Policy
(This is a "Page")Security Awareness/Crime Prevention Programs for Students and Employees Policy
Responsible Unit: Security | Executive lead: CIOCreated: 06/2013 | Reviewed/Revised: 12/2022 | 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: The University will make campus security and personal safety training programs available on a regular basis and at a minimum…Continue Reading Security Awareness/Crime Prevention Programs for Students and Employees Policy
(This is a "Page")Room Scheduling Policy
Responsible Unit: Enrollment Services | Executive Lead: CIO Created: 12/14/2017 | Reviewed/Revised: 03/19/2018, 2/1/2023 | Effective: 04/11/2023 Compliance: N/A Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Use of space/rooms at PNWU is granted on a priority basis and must be scheduled in advance. Any individual or group wishing to use space/rooms on the PNWU campus must make a…Continue Reading Room Scheduling Policy
(This is a "Page")Reporting Criminal Offenses and Suspicious Activity Policy
Responsible Unit: Security | Executive lead: CIOCreated: 06/2013 | Reviewed/Revised: 02/2016, 11/2022 | Effective: 12/15/2022 Compliance: 34 CFR Section 668.46(b)(12), Clery Act, NWCCU 2.F.1, 2.I.1, COCA 4.2, CAPTE 3E, CAPTE 5C Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution wide Policy: PNWU employees and students shall accurately and promptly report crimes and suspicious activity. Contact information for reporting crimes…Continue Reading Reporting Criminal Offenses and Suspicious Activity Policy
(This is a "Page")Records Retention and Disposition Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: CHRO Created: 9/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 6/4/2018, 3/28/2023 | Effective: 03/28/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.C.4 Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: The University will comply with federal, state, and local laws, and accreditation body guidelines regarding record retention and disposition. All vital records are maintained securely for the appropriate amount of…Continue Reading Records Retention and Disposition Policy
(This is a "Page")Property and Equipment Management Policy
Responsible Unit: Facilities | Executive lead: CIO Created: 1/1/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/2011, 2/16/2023 | Effective: 2/16/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.3Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide Purpose: This policy provides a standard of practice for the management, accounting and control of moveable capital equipment (also referred to as capital equipment) owned by PNWU, titled to the University, under the…Continue Reading Property and Equipment Management Policy