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(This is a "Page")Gift Acceptance Procedure

Associated policy, standard(s), and/or regulation(s): Gift Acceptance Policy, NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.2, 2.E.3Responsible Unit: Development| Executive Lead: Executive Director of Development Created: 2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 12/2017, 6/2019, 1/27/2023 | Effective: 1/27/2023  Procedure:  I. Use of Legal Counsel PNWU shall seek the advice of legal counsel in matters relating to acceptance of gifts when appropriate. Review by counsel is…Continue Reading Gift Acceptance Procedure

(This is a "Page")Gift Acceptance Policy

Responsible Unit: Development | Executive lead: Exec. Dir. Development Created: 5/28/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 12/8/2017; 6/6/2019; 1/27/2023 | Effective: 1/27/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.2, 2.E.3 Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide   Policy:  Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) encourages the solicitation and acceptance of gifts for purposes which will help the University fulfill its mission. PNWU Board of…Continue Reading Gift Acceptance Policy

(This is a "Page")Fundraising Policy

Responsible Unit: Development | Executive lead: Exec. Dir. Development Created: 2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/2020; 1/27/2023 | Effective: 1/27/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.2Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide  Policy:  All faculty, staff, alumni, and the alumni association must seek approval through the Development Office prior to initiating any fundraising activity.  All fundraising events and activities by student organizations…Continue Reading Fundraising Policy

(This is a "Page")Firearms and Dangerous Weapons on Campus Policy

Responsible Unit: Security | Executive lead: CIO Created: 07/2016 | Reviewed/Revised: 11/2022, 2/2023 | Effective: 3/14/2023 Compliance: Clery Act, NWCCU 2.I.1, COCA 4.2, CAPTE 3E, CAPTE 5C Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide  Policy: PNWU is a weapons-free campus including building, grounds, and parking lots. Authorized exceptions include the Campus Security Manager and other security personnel.  Chemical irritants such…Continue Reading Firearms and Dangerous Weapons on Campus Policy

(This is a "Page")Financial Close and Reporting Policy

Responsible Unit: Finance | Executive lead: CFO Created: 1/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/2011; 6/2015/ 1/27/2023, 6/2024 | Effective: 7/2024 Compliance: NWCCU 2.E.1  Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide  Policy:     This policy outlines the responsibility of the finance staff to ensure proper recording of financial transactions and to verify the parties responsible for both internal and external reporting.  …Continue Reading Financial Close and Reporting Policy

(This is a "Page")Financial Aid Return of Title IV Funds Policy

Responsible Unit: Enrollment Services | Executive lead: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Created: 2/22/2019 | Reviewed/Revised: 2/1/2023 | Effective: 3/14/2023 Compliance: HEA, Section 484B 34 CFR 668.22, CODA 4-9, NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.2, 2.G.2, 2.G.4, 2.G.5 Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Institution-wide  Policy:  PNWU will determine the earned and unearned portions of Title IV aid based on…Continue Reading Financial Aid Return of Title IV Funds Policy

(This is a "Page")The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy

Responsible Unit: Registrar | Executive lead: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Created: 2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 6/13/2028, 11/12/2020, 2/2/2023 | Effective: 2/16/2023 Compliance:  NWCCU 2.C.4, COCA 9.4, FERPA 20USC 1232g;34 CFR part 99, CAPTE 5D, ACOTE A.4.8 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide  Policy:  As an educational institution, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) will abide…Continue Reading The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy

(This is a "Page")Faculty Sabbatical Policy

Responsible Unit: Provost Office | Executive lead: Provost Created: 2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 04/22/2020, 01/05/2023 | Effective: 01/19/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.F.1, 2.F.2, COCA 7.6, CAPTE 3E Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Local: University Faculty  Policy:  Faculty sabbatical is an opportunity for full emersion in professional growth and development so the faculty member may serve the University more effectively and…Continue Reading Faculty Sabbatical Policy

(This is a "Page")Faculty Credentialing Policy

 Responsible Unit: Office of the Provost | Executive lead: Provost and Chief Academic Officer   Created: 05/22/2024 | Reviewed/Revised:  N/A | Effective: 06/2024Compliance: COCA 7.2, NWCCU 2.F.1, WAC 250-61-100, Academic Program Accreditation Standards   Approving Body: PPC/PAC | Classification:  Institution-wide  Policy:  Each faculty member who teaches an academic course, in whole or in part, must be qualified…Continue Reading Faculty Credentialing Policy

(This is a "Page")Faculty Contracting for Instructional Delivery with Revenue-Sharing Programs Policy

Responsible Unit: Provost’s Office | Executive lead: Provost Created: 6/24/2019 | Reviewed/Revised: 1/5/2023 | Effective: 1/19/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.F.1, 2.F.2Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide  Policy:  PNWU faculty members who participate in programs where PNWU has a revenue-sharing agreement shall not contract for instructional delivery of those specific programs directly with the revenue-sharing institution. Any compensation from…Continue Reading Faculty Contracting for Instructional Delivery with Revenue-Sharing Programs Policy