Responsible Unit: Finance | Executive lead: CFO Created: 1/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/2011, 6/2015, 6/2016; 1/27/2023, 6/1/2023, 6/2024 | Effective:7/2024 Compliance: NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.2 Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: The purpose of this policy is to outline the guidelines for expenditure and disbursement processes at PNWU and to outline regulations for expenditures and disbursements funded by…Continue Reading Expenditure and Disbursement Policy
(This is a "Page")Establishing and Creating University Policies and Procedures Policy
Responsible Unit: OIIE | Executive lead: President Created: 12/14/2017 | Reviewed/Revised: 1/9/2024, 6/2024 | Effective: 7/2024 Compliance: N/A Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: The Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) community will have ready access to well-articulated and understandable University policies and related procedures. University policies and procedures will be: University policy is established by university…Continue Reading Establishing and Creating University Policies and Procedures Policy
(This is a "Page")Equal Opportunity, Non-discrimination, and Harassment Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: President Created: 05/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 2011, 10/18/2019, 03/28/2023 | Effective: 03/28/2023 Compliance: COCA 1.5, NWCCU 2.F.1, IRS Revenue Procedures 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587 Approving Body: BOT| Classification: Institution-wide Policy: PNWU is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment and student application decisions on the basis of merit. The University shall not…Continue Reading Equal Opportunity, Non-discrimination, and Harassment Policy
(This is a "Page")Employment of Relatives and Domestic Partners Policy
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 and students are treated fairly. Due process at PNWU provides the conduit through which all students and employees are protected….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