This Continuity of Operations Plan provides the framework by which Saint Francis University will mitigate impacts and restore essential services and operations at the University in the event of a catastrophic event. This plan identifies the overall concepts to manage University continuity objectives, identify operational priorities, clarify continuity of leadership, and activate processes and procedures for use during continuity operations. This policy aims to address 34 CFR 602.24(c) and works in conjunction with the Saint Francis University Crisis Communication Plan, Emergency Response Manual, and Pandemic Response Plan.

Saint Francis University seeks to provide leadership and a consistent means to unite the university in a single voice in support of a framework designed to ensure fair treatment, full participation, and a sense of belonging for all members of the University Community. There are currently multiple committees, accreditation teams, and positions that have developed over the past few years all over the University to address questions of fair treatment, full participation, and a sense of belonging for all University Community members for the the NCAA, SAAC, SGA, as well as all of the academic accrediting bodies, the University is prone to be influenced by voices that are not congruous with our own tradition. In response, the following policy ensures that all published statements, activities, and representatives are compliant with the overall University Mission and align with Catholic Social Teaching, which ties directly back to our Catholic and Franciscan tradition. This ensures that the University is speaking and acting with a consistent voice and purpose.

Goals of Franciscan Higher Education

This section provides a brief history of the University.

Mission Statement

Organization and Governance of the University

Defines Third-Party Provider Policy

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.

University Vision Statement