Responsible Unit: Library | Executive lead: Provost Created: 2/22/2013 | Reviewed/Revised: 4/2015, 4/2016, 11/2016 | Effective: 11/10/2016 Compliance: N/A Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Library fines and fees are assessed to encourage timely return of materials, to provide for replacement of lost or damaged items, and to defray costs associated with billing and processing. Definitions: N/A …Continue Reading Library: Library Fines and Fees Policy
(This is a "Page")Library: Library Donations Policy
Responsible Unit: Library | Executive lead: Provost Created: 10/31/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 9/25/2017, 3/20/2024 | Effective: 7/1/2024 Compliance: ACOTE A.2.14, CAPTE 2B4, CODA 2-22, NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.H.1 Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Local Policy: In-kind gifts of current edition health sciences textbooks in good condition may be donated to the library in accordance with the University’s Gift Acceptance policy….Continue Reading Library: Library Donations Policy
(This is a "Page")Library: Interlibrary Loans Policy
Responsible Unit: Library | Executive lead: Provost Created: 1/27/2010 | Reviewed/Revised: 4/2013, 3/20/2024 | Effective: 7/1/2024 Compliance: ACOTE A.2.14, CAPTE 2B4, CODA 2-22, NWCCU 2.H.1 Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Local Policy: When materials are not available through the library’s licensed e-resources, library staff will attempt to get them from another library by requesting them through the DOCLINE…Continue Reading Library: Interlibrary Loans Policy
(This is a "Page")Library: Copyright Policy
Responsible Unit: Library | Executive lead: Provost Created: 2/2010 | Reviewed/Revised: 2/2014, 3/31/2023 | Effective: 5/9/2023Compliance: Copyright Act of 1976, US Code 17, NWCCU 2.D.1 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: It is the policy of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences that all employees and students comply with US copyright law as it relates to…Continue Reading Library: Copyright Policy
(This is a "Page")Library: Collection Development Policy
Responsible Unit: Library | Executive lead: Provost Created: 2/16/2016 | Reviewed/Revised: 9/30/2011, 3/31/2023 | Effective: 5/9/2023 Compliance: ACOTE A.2.14, CAPTE 2B4, CODA 2-22, NWCCU 2.H.1 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Local Policy: Library materials are selected to complement PNWU curricula and to promote the learning, teaching, and research needs of PNWU students, faculty, and staff in accordance…Continue Reading Library: Collection Development Policy
(This is a "Page")Library: Cataloging and Classification of Library Resources Policy
Responsible Unit: Library | Executive lead: Provost Created: 11/3/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 1/13/2010 | Effective: 1/13/2010 Compliance: N/A Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Books and other knowledge-based materials housed in the library will be classified according to either the National Library of Medicine or the Library of Congress classification system, whichever is appropriate. Books will be cataloged and…Continue Reading Library: Cataloging and Classification of Library Resources Policy
(This is a "Page")Library: Access and Materials Circulation Policy
Responsible Unit: Library | Executive lead: Provost Created: 11/3/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 6/2011; 9/2013; 6/2016, 12/22/2022 | Effective: 5/9/2023 Compliance: ACOTE A.2.14, CAPTE 2B4, CODA 2-22, NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.H.1 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Library access with borrowing privileges is available to PNWU students and employees and to non-PNWU students and employees from affiliated programs hosted on…Continue Reading Library: Access and Materials Circulation Policy
(This is a "Page")Leave of Absence Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: CHRO Created: 2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/2019, 3/28/2023 | Effective: 4/28/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.F.1, COCA 7.8 Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: All absences of more than three days, other than regular scheduled vacation, are considered a leave of absence. A request for a leave of absence is to be completed…Continue Reading Leave of Absence Policy
(This is a "Page")Investment Policy
Responsible Unit: Finance | Executive lead: CFO Created: 01/01/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 05/2011, 07/2012, 09/2023 | Effective: 09/2023 Compliance: RCW 63.60, NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.2, 2.E.3 Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide Mission: The mission of PNWU is to educate and train healthcare professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved communities throughout the Northwest. To further its mission,…Continue Reading Investment Policy
(This is a "Page")Institutional Surveys Policy
Responsible Unit: Office of Integrated Institutional Effectiveness | Executive lead: Provost Created: 02/22/2018 | Reviewed/Revised: 12/06/2022 | Effective: 12/06/2022 Compliance: N/AApproving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution wide Policy: All institutional surveys intended for distribution to members or prospective members of the PNWU community (applicants, students, faculty, staff, board members, volunteers, and alumni) must be reviewed and approved…Continue Reading Institutional Surveys Policy