All Policies
Academic
Academic Policies
- AC10 Distinguished Professorships (Formerly HR10)
- AC13 Procedure for Hiring Full-time Faculty (Formerly HR13)
- AC14 Academic Administrative Evaluation (Formerly AD14)
- AC17 Sabbatical Leave (Formerly HR17)
- AC18 Graduate Study Leave of Absence (Formerly HR18) - Under Review
- AC21 Definition of Academic Ranks (Formerly HR21)
- AC22 Search Procedures for Academic Administrative Positions (Formerly HR22)
- AC23 Promotion and Tenure Procedures and Regulations (Formerly HR23)
- AC25 Emeritus Status (Formerly HR25)
- AC40 Annual Evaluation of Faculty Performance (Formerly HR40)
- AC47 General Standards of Professional Ethics (Formerly AD47)
- AC61 Faculty Contracts (Formerly HR61) - Under Review
- AC64 Academic Freedom (Formerly HR64)
- AC76 Faculty Rights and Responsibilities (Formerly HR76)
- AC77 University-Named Career Development Professorships (Formerly HR77)
- AC81 University-Named Professorships (Formerly HR81)
- AC82 University-Named Chairs (Formerly HR82)
- AC83 University Endowed Fellowships (Formerly HR83)
- AC85 Affiliate Academic Appointments (Formerly HR85)
- AC87 Evan Pugh Professorships (Formerly HR87)
- AC93 University-Named Dean's Chairs (Formerly HR93)
- AC94 University-Named Department Head's Chairs (Formerly HR94)
Academic Guidelines
- ACG17 Requests for Reduction of Prior Tenure Credit (Formerly HRG17)
Administrative
Administrative Policies
- AD02 Non-University Groups Using University Facilities - Under Review
- AD06 Community Charity Solicitation of University Employees - Under Review
- AD13 Lost and Found Items - Under Review
- AD27 Commercial Sales Activities at University Locations - Under Review
- AD33 A Drug-Free Workplace - Under Review
- AD34 University Recycling Program - Under Review
- AD54 Web Page Design and Image - Under Review
- AD61 University Marketing and Communications - Under Review
- AD64 Energy Conservation Policy - Under Review
- AD65 Electronic Security and Access Systems - Under Review
- AD68 University Access Policy - Under Review
- AD69 Accessibility of Electronic and Information Technology - Under Review
- AD74 Compliance With Clery Act - Under Review
- AD75 University Events and Ticket Accountability - Under Review
- AD78 Threats to Campus Safety - Under Review
- AD86 Acceptance of Gifts and Entertainment - Under Review
- AD89 University Export Compliance Policy - Under Review
Administrative Guidelines
- ADG06 Appropriate Use of Student Data - Under Review
Budget
Budget Policies
- BT01 Operation and Administration of the Budget - Under Review
- BT02 General Budget Regulations - Under Review
- BT03 Budget Regulations for Personal Services - Under Review
Business Services
Business Services Policies
Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Health & Safety Policies
- SY20 Hazardous Waste Disposal - Retired
Financial
The implementation of SIMBA requires the evaluation of all University Financial Policies and Guidelines. After consultation with key constituencies, work will be underway to update, consolidate, and improve our policies to better serve you. Please be aware that due to volume, all policies may not be updated to reflect changes which have been communicated; however, policies will be updated with appropriate and applicable effective dates. Thank you for your patience as we work through this process.
Financial Policies
- FN09 Scholarships - Under Review
- FN10 Other Business Expenses and Activities - Under Review
- FN16 Interdepartmental Transactions - Under Review
- FN20 Student Group Travel Policy - Under Review
Financial Guidelines
Human Resources
Notice Regarding HR Policies & Guidelines
Many of the University's HR Policies and Guidelines are currently under review. After consultation with key constituencies, work will be underway to update, consolidate, and improve our policies to better serve you. As part of this effort, policies which are no longer in use have been removed from the list below. Please be aware that due to volume all policies may not be updated to reflect changes which have been communicated, however, policies will be updated with appropriate and applicable effective dates. Thank you for your patience as we work through this process.
Human Resources Policies
- HR01 Fair Employment Practices - Retired
- HR02 Employment of Minors - Under Review
- HR49 Twenty-Five Year Service Award Program - Retired
- HR56 Answering Personnel Inquiries - Under Review
- HR60 Access to Personnel Files - Under Review
- HR67 Periods of Overlap - Under Review
- HR98 Severance Payment Provisions for Staff Employees (See HR97) - Moved
- HR102 Separation and Transfer Protocol (See HRG20) - Moved
Human Resources Guidelines
- HRG06 Determining Vacation and Sick Leave for Staff Employees whose Work Schedules Conform with Academic Semesters and /or Summer Sessions - Retired
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Policies
Intellectual Property Guidelines
Payroll
Research
Research Administration Policies
Research Administration Guidelines
Research Protections Policies
Research Protections Guidelines
Travel
Travel Policies
- TR01 International Travel Requirements - Under Review
- TR02 Penn State Travel Policy - Under Review