Additional Titles

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.

Children on Campus Guidelines

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.

Curriculum and Courses

Deadly Weapons and Fireworks

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

Drug/Alcohol Free Workplace

Educational Opportunities

Emeritus or Emerita

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Background Checks

Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy

Purchasing

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.

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.

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.

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 Tenure

Appointments (Joint and Initial)

All full-time university employees will be compensated at their regular pay rate for the amount of time served on jury duty. In turn, the amount received for jury service from the judicial system should be endorsed over to the Business Office. Employees are expected to notify their supervisor immediately if they are called for jury duty.

Leaves of Absence without Pay

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.

Obligation to Report Suspected Code Violations

Outside Employment and/or Business Interests

Personnel Records

Pets on University Property

Professional Societies

Protection of Minors

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 Philosophy, Policy, and Procedures

Special Compensation For Hourly (non-exempt) Employees

Threats and Random Acts of Violence

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

Workplace and Environmental Health and Safety