University Policies and Procedures

This page collects and maintains the written policies and procedures that apply to all or to groups within the campus community. It is intended as a reference. For further information about workplace policies, contact Human Resources. For further information about student life policies, consult the Student Handbook or the Dean of Student Life Office, the Faculty Handbook and the University ByLaws .

Positive Workplace Hotline

St. Lawrence University considers employee concerns very important and offers its cooperation in resolving issues promptly and fairly. To this end, the University strongly encourages employees to report concerns directly through existing lines of communication.  The Positive Workplace Hotline (PWH), while it does not replace or supersede existing reporting methods on campus, provides one more avenue, as an anonymous Web- or telephone connection to report alleged violations related to financial matters, human resources and health and safety issues.

Policy Development Policy

The University's procedure by which new policies are developed and considered by the campus community.

A policy is generally a broad guideline or rule for governance of behavior within the campus community. 

A procedure is an administrative rule that governs business practices on campus.

Employment and Benefits Policies and Procedures

12-Month Absence Policy

Acceptable / Professional Behavior in the Workplace

Anti-nepotism Policy

Benefits to Dependents of Deceased Faculty and Administrative Staff

Background Checks in the Hiring Process Procedure

Closings / Time off from Scheduled Work

Confined Workspace Communication and Training Policy      

Deaccession Policy

Drug Free Workplace Policy

Employee Indemnification Policy

Executive Compensation Policy

Exempt Sick Time and Leave Policy

Exempt: Vacation Policy

Expectations of Honesty for Employees

Exposure Control Plan for Occupational Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens

Faculty and Staff Housing Policy

Family Medical Leave Act

Hazardous Materials Communications Policy

Human Resources Policies Homepage

Visa Sponsorship Policy

Medical Transport of Employees procedure

Minimum Age for Employment

Modified Duty Program

Paid Family Leave Benefits Policy

Parental Leave Program for Administrators, Confidentials, Executive Secretaries and Technicians

Parental Leave Policy for Faculty

Performance Management Policy

Prevention of Occupational Exposure to an Airborne Infectious Disease

Reproductive Health Decision Making Policy (NYS mandate)

Salary Policy for Faculty (2016, effective 2017-2021)

Staff as Members of Committees

Stipends

Summer Employment Hiring Policy - Minimum Age

Vacation Policy for Non-Faculty Exempt Staff

Equity Policies and Procedures

ADA Grievance Procedure

Bias Incident Reporting

Discriminatory Harassment Policy

Hearing Board for Complaints of Discriminatory Harassment

Service and Assistance Animal Policy

Sexual Harassment Policy

Whistleblower Policy

Campus Life Policies and Procedures

Alcohol Use During Events

Catering

Conference and Meeting Guidelines and Policy

Fire Safety Procedure 

Inclement Weather Guidelines

Motor Vehicle and Parking Policy

Mass Communications Policy

Room Usage

Pets on campus policy

Smoking Policy

Space Usage/Holiday Decorating for Faith Practices

Vendors, Credit Card Companies and Marketing on campus

Weapons Policy

Business and Resource Use Policies and Procedures

Acceptable Use of Computing Resources

Accounting and Accounts Payable Procedures

Cell Phone Expense Stipend Program

Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest for Senior Financial Managers

Conflict of Interest Policy for "Key Employees" as defined by New York State

Conflict of Interest Policy for Sponsored Activities

Contracts

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Guidelines

Donations Policy

Independent Contractor Agreement

Identity Theft Policy

Information Security Program

Mobile Devices Policy

Records Retention Procedures

Reduced Idling of Vehicles on Campus

Spousal Travel Procedure

Time and Effort Reporting for Federally Funded Sponsored Activities

Travel Policy

Use of University Resources

Vehicle Policy

Wireless Communication 

Communications and Information Policies

Copyright

Protocol on Requests for Information regarding Alumni, Parents and Friends

University Seal Usage Policy

Web Standards

Maintained by University Communications

Updated November 2021