University Policies

University policies present official, non-discretionary expectations that describe accepted standards of conduct, criteria for granting privileges or benefits, or the means of conducting university-related activities across the university.

 

Policy Coordinator

Matt Braaten, Assistant VP for Planning, Analytics & Decision-support

The Policy Coordinator oversees all aspects of university policy review and approval.  The Policy Coordinator works closely with the President’s Cabinet and the Board of Trustees Policy Committee to ensure that the adoption of new policies and policy revisions are accessible, up-to-date, uniform, and authoritative.

 

Citing University Policy

Rather than copying or restating policies in multiple locations (e.g., in procedures, guidelines, handbooks, other documents), references to university policy should include the link to the policy found on this page and/or the policy number (e.g., "LP1.1").

 

Governing Bylaws and Agreements

• Board of Trustees Bylaws
• The Lander Foundation Bylaws
• Affiliation Agreement between Lander University and The Lander Foundation

 

Handbooks

• Faculty Handbook
• Student Handbook

 

University Policies by Category

Board of Trustees

• LP 1.1 - Trustee Emeritus/Emerita Status • Approved 3/17/2017
• LP 1.2 - President Emeritus/Emerita Status • Approved 3/17/2017
• LP 1.3 - Faculty Emeritus/Emerita Status • Approved 3/17/2017
• LP 1.4 - Staff Emeritus/Emerita Status • Approved 3/17/2017

 

President and Cabinet

• LP 2.1 - Senior Administrator Evaluations • Approved 12/15/2017
• LP 2.4 - Awarding of Honorary Degrees • Approved 12/11/2015
  • Honorary Degree Nomination Form

 

Academic Affairs

• LP 3.1 - Faculty Overload • Approved 9/19/2017
• LP 3.2 - Intellectual Property • Approved 12/15/2017
• LP 3.3 - Multiple Final Exam • Approved 9/19/2017
• LP 3.4 - Travel to or Study in Warning Areas • Approved 12/13/2016
• LP 3.5 - American Sign Language Course Transfer • Approved 3/13/18
• LP 3.6 - Reading Day • Approved
• LP 3.7 - Military Leave of Absence / Withdrawal • Approved 9/19/2017
• LP 3.9 - Participation in Commencement • Approved 3/13/2018
• LP 3.10 - Summer Pay • Approved 6/19/2018
• LP 3.11 - Incomplete Grades • Approved 3/13/2018
• LP 3.13 - Classroom Recording • Approved 8/14/2020
• LP 3.14 - External Grant Approval • Approved 3/9/2021
  • External Grant Pre-proposal form

 

Finance and Administration

• LP 4.1 - Honoraria • Approved 12/2/2020
• LP 4.2 - Tree Evaluation Preservation Mitigation • Approved 9/14/2021

 

Human Resources

• LP 5.1 - Nepotism and Preferential Treatment • Approved 3/12/2019
• LP 5.2 - Unauthorized Recording • Approved 12/15/2017
• LP 5.3 - Dual Employment • Approved 3/12/2019
• LP 5.4 - Background Screening • Approved 3/12/2019
• LP 5.5 - Family and Medical Leave Act • Approved 6/11/2019
• LP 5.6 - Holiday Leave • Approved 6/11/2019
• LP 5.7 - Annual Leave • Approved 6/11/2019
• LP 5.8 - Sick Leave • Approved 6/11/2019
• LP 5.9 - Other Leave Programs • Approved
• LP 5.10 - Separation from Employment • Approved 9/10/2019
• LP 5.11 - Substance Abuse and Testing • Approved 9/10/2019
• LP 5.12 - Relocation Reimbursement •  Approved
• LP 5.13 - CARE Team and Intervention Authority • Approved
• LP 5.14 - University-initiated Student Medical Leave • Approved
• LP 5.15 - Tuition Assistance • University Policy • Approved 9/14/2021
• LP 5.17 - Leave Transfer Program • Approved
• LP 5.18 - E-Signature • Approved
• LP 5.19 - State Ethics Act Guidelines • Approved
• LP 5.20 - Professional Reference Checks • Approved
• LP 5.22 - Classification Plan for Classified FTE Positions • Approved
• LP 5.23 - Classified FTE Pay Plan • University Policy • Approved
• LP 5.24 - Non-Discrimination Anti-Harassment • Approved 12/14/2020
• LP 5.27 - Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence • Approved 12/14/2020
  • Title IX Resolution Procedures
• LP 5.29 - Employee Hours and Overtime
• LP 5.30 - Employee Grievance and Appeal • Approved 9/14/2021
• LP 5.31 - Employee Performance Management System
• LP 5.32 - Employee Progressive Discipline
• LP 5.33 - Employee Reduction in Force • Approved 9/14/2021

 

Student Affairs

• LP 6.1 - Posting Policy • University Policy • Approved 3/13/2018
• LP 6.3 - Protecting Minors on Campus • Approved 6/11/2019

 

Information Technology Services

• LP 7.1 - Email Use for Faculty and Staff • Approved 12/15/2017
• LP 7.3 - Lander Account Password Policy • Approved 3/13/2018
• LP 7.4 - Department and System Accounts • Approved 3/13/2018
• LP 7.5 - Technology Acceptable Use • Approved 6/11/2019

 

Athletics

• LP 8.1 - Name, Image, and Likeness • Approved 9/14/2021

  • NIL Activity Disclosure Form

 

University Advancement

• LP 9.1 - Conflict of Interest • Approved 8/13/2017
• LP 9.3 - Donative Naming • Approved 8/22/2019
• LP 9.4 - Disbursement of Foundation Funds • Approved
• LP 9.5 - Investment • Foundation Policy • Approved 2/6/2020

 

University Relations

• LP 11.1 - Hazardous Weather Other Emergency Conditions • Approved 12/15/2017
• ​LP 11.3 - Email Signature and Brand • Approved 9/14/2021
  • Email Signature Template

 

Planning, Analytics & Decision-support

• LP 12.1 - Lander Population Survey Distribution • Approved 3/9/2021

 

Policy Pipeline

Forthcoming or provisional policies not yet reviewed and approved by the Board of Trustees.

• LP 5.28 - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)