Accidents and Incidents

Additional Titles

Alternate Promotion Procedure for Exceptional Cases

General Principles Governing Appeals

Given the nature of the value of tenure to the applicant and the university, a negative recommendation for tenure is reviewable. Due to the Tenure committee's failure to adhere to the Faculty Handbook article governing tenure, discrimination against membership in a protected class, or violation of academic freedom.

Application for Promotion

Appointment of Academic Program Coordinators and Graduate Program Directors

Although the teaching of classes is the basic responsibility of the faculty, the University can truly be a community of scholars only by the participation of each member in those activities that promote the smooth functioning of the institution, that offer opportunities for intellectual exchange, that assist in University governance through the Faculty Senate, and uphold the image of the University in the public eye.

Bereavement Leave

Bookstore

Children on Campus Guidelines

Committee on Promotion and the Committee on Tenure

The University desires to provide an opportunity to mitigate financial hardships for all full-time University employees who have completed one year of service and are dealing with catastrophic, unforeseen, and major personal or family illness. This will be accomplished by the creation of a Compassionate Leave Program whereby employees may donate accrued unused vacation or sick leave. Employees, who are experiencing a significant personal or family illness, as defined below, may receive donated paid time off if all of the qualifications are met.

Compensation Policy

Confidentiality of University Documents and Records

The term “conflict of interest” pertains to situations in which financial or other personal considerations compromise, or have the appearance of compromising, an individual’s professional judgment and ability to perform his or her responsibilities at Saint Francis University.

Course Syllabi

Credit Union

Curriculum and Courses

Deadly Weapons and Fireworks

Dean and Chief Academic Officer Input

To comply with our regional accreditation organization and government regulations, Saint Francis University establishes semester and credit hour definitions.

The department chair evaluates each faculty member in the department with regards to their teaching, scholarship and service on an annual basis. The procedure for evaluation of Tenured, Non-Tenured Tenure Track, and Non-Tenure Track Faculty differ based on their current status.

Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace

Duplicating Services and Supplies

Duties of department chair

Educational Opportunities

Describes the elements of the promotion and tenure application packet

Emeritus or Emerita

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Attendance Policy (Administrators and Staff) Purpose

Employee Background Checks

The success of the University is based on the commitment of its employees to put forth their best effort in all assigned duties. Employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which promotes efficient and professional operations.

Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy

Identification Cards

Purchasing

Employment Definitions, Guidelines and Terms

Saint Francis University strives to be an institution of high integrity and is committed to ensuring that recruitment and enrollment activities conducted at the University promote such an environment. The purpose of this policy is to ensure compliance with federal laws and regulation in order to prevent and eliminate fraudulent and aggressive recruitment of students (including but not limited to veterans and Military Service members) to the University.

Evaluation Related, Individual Development and Tenured Faculty Review

The policy describes how faculty awards are determined and managed. 

University governance involves a myriad of complex, interrelated issues. Faculty, by virtue of their experience and training, are uniquely qualified to recommend, review, and enforce University policy. The faculty, through the Faculty Senate, communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with trustees, administrators, staff, and students on issues inside and outside of the academy.

Faculty Offices

Family and Medical Leaves of Absence

Final Pay of a Deceased Employee

By law, all Investigators applying for and working on Public Health Services (PHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), or National Science Foundation (NSF) funded research must disclose significant financial interests (SFIs) that are related to the Investigators institutional responsibilities. Investigators are ALL persons, regardless of title or position, who are responsible for the design, conduct, or reporting of research proposed for funding by the PHS, NIH, or NSF, including collaborators or consultants. This policy provides the framework to identify, evaluate and correct or remove real, apparent and potential conflicts of interest.

Flexible Benefit Plan

Saint Francis University recognizes that an employee may occasionally feel that he/she has a complaint in relation to his/her work based upon the non-application, misapplication or inconsistent application of official University policies or procedures. If so, it is in the best interest of both the employee and the University that all such problems be resolved as soon as possible. The procedure that follows provides an opportunity for staff to have their complaints and proposed settlement reviewed by appropriate administrative personnel in a timely manner.

Note: Any complaints that relate to discrimination and/or harassment shall be addressed following the steps outlined in the Non-discrimination Policy and No-Harassment policy complaint procedures..

Freshman Advising Program

General Principles Governing Promotion

General Principles Governing Tenure

Gifts and Grants

Group Life Insurance

The chair of an academic department is appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Academic Officer, the school dean, and department members. The chair serves with the consent of the President, normally for a continuous period of three years (including summers) and is eligible for successive reappointments. The chair is responsible to the school dean for the maintenance of academic standards in the department.

Health Benefit Plans

Hiring Relatives

Holidays

Honors and Benefits for Retirees

Integrity and Accuracy of University Documents and Records

Appointments (Joint and Initial)

Saint Francis Univeristy will compensate all full-time university employees at their regular rate of pay for time served on jury duty during their regularly scheduled work hours. Employees are required to notify their supervisor immediately upon receiving a jury duty summons.

Leaves of Absence without Pay

The purpose of this policy is to define appointment, rank and promotion policies and procedures for the University librarians.

Mail Services

Military Service Leave

This policy is to establish the standard that those employed by the University are prohibited under federal regulations from making any false, erroneous, or misleading statement directly or indirectly to a student, any member of the public, an accrediting agency, a state agency, or the U.S. Department of Education.

To outline the University's policy on submission of paperwork required upon hire of new or rehired employees.

Non-Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty

Obligation to Report Suspected Code Violations

Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Diseases 

Office Hours

Orientation

The beginning of the academic year is an exciting and often confusing time for all University personnel, but it can be particularly chaotic for a new member of the faculty. When one is new to a campus, its rules and regulations, its students, and the community, an organized orientation program can provide needed answers to many important questions.

Outside Employment and/or Business Interests

To provide eligible employees an opportunity to request paid parental leave, in concurrence of an approved FMLA leave, for the birth or adoption of a child and to establish guidelines for participation in the Parental Leave Program as a recipient or donor.

To outline the University's schedule for payment of wages.

Performance Planning and Development (Administrators and Staff)

Professionalism is reflected by the appearance and manner of faculty, staff, and student employees. Consequently the following guidelines have been established for maintaining and enhancing the Universitys image. Because the University is diverse in its operations different standards are deemed acceptable to different operations. Questions about acceptable dress should be first directed to an employees supervisor, then to the Human Resources Manager.

Personal Leave

Personnel Records

Personnel Requests

Pets on University Property

Photocopying, Printing and Office Supplies

Policy on HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)

Position/Department Transfers

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act requires the federal government as well as private, state, and local employers with 15 or more employees to "make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations related to the pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions of a qualified employee, unless [doing so] would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business."

Probationary Period (Administrators and Staff)

Procedure for Promotions

Reasonable accommodations are alterations/changes in the workplace that enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs and to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment.

Procedures for processing workplace accommodations will allow the University to process requests in a prompt, fair and efficient manner. The procedures also provide guidance to individuals with disabilities on steps to request accommodations and what to expect.

Professional Societies

Property

Protection of Minors

The PUMP Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) effective immediately with the exception of certain changes regarding remedies.

As an investment in the early development of new faculty, this policy provides opportunity for departments to request reassigned time for new faculty during their first semesters at Saint Francis University.

Recruitment and Relocation Expenses

Recruitment Philosophy, Policy, and Procedures

Reductions in Non-Faculty Personnel and Re-Employment Guidelines

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for identifying related parties, managing conflicts of interest, and ensuring transparent disclosure of related party transactions at Saint Francis University. This policy is designed to ensure that all transactions with related parties are conducted fairly, in the best interests of the institution, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Workers' Compensation Program

Resignation and Retirement Procedures

Retirement Plan

Return from Medical Leave

Sabbatical Leave Policy

Saint Francis Honor Society Distinguished Faculty Award

Service Awards

Statement of Commitment Saint Francis University is committed to making our digital materials accessible. "Accessible" means that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can access our electronic information and educational opportunities fully, independently, and in a timely manner or with substantially equivalent access and ease of use. We actively work to identify, prioritize, and remove accessibility barriers in our digital platforms, applications, and electronic resources. Our efforts include ongoing assessment of our information technology, implementation of universal design principles, and continuous improvement of our accessibility standards.

Sick Leave

Social Security and Medicare Program

Special Compensation For Hourly (non-exempt) Employees

Describes the administration of the IDEA survey.

The Swatsworth Award recognizes excellence in teaching, research, and service. It includes a monetary award funded by the Swatsworth family. Any full-time employee of Saint Francis University, who teaches one or more courses at the University in a given academic year, is eligible both to be a recipient of and to vote for the recipient of the award given that year.

Teaching Load

Tenure Application

Termination of Tenure

Tests, Examinations, and Papers

Threats and Random Acts of Violence

Training and Development (Administrators and Staff)

Tuition Exchange Scholarship Programs

Former Saint Francis University (SFU) employees now Contracted Employees assigned to Saint Francis University

Unemployment Compensation Program

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a transformative technology with profound implications for education, research, and university operations. This policy outlines the principles, guidelines, and practices that SFU shall follow in the development, deployment, and use of AI within the University by employees.

Use and Operation of University Vehicles and Equipment

To establish the standard for the use of the Statement of Nondiscrimination and ADA statements in University publications as part of Saint Francis University's commitment to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory employment and educational environment as well as in response to legal mandates.

Policy Officer:  Chief Academic Officer; Vice President for Enrollment Management; Vice President for Innovative Partnerships and Student Development

Responsible Office: Marketing; Title IX; Accessibility Services

Vacation

Voluntary Leave of Absences

Voluntary Short Term Disability

Workplace and Environmental Health and Safety