Responsible Unit: Finance | Executive lead: Vice President for Finance Created: 01/01/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 05/2011, 07/2012, 09/2023 | Effective: 09/2023 Compliance: RCW 63.60, NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.2, 2.E.3 Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide Mission: The mission of PNWU is to educate and train healthcare professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved communities throughout the Northwest. To…Continue Reading Investment Policy
(This is a "Page")Institutional Surveys Policy
Responsible Unit: Office of Integrated Institutional Effectiveness | Executive lead: Vice President for Academic Affairs and ProvostCreated: 02/22/2018 | Reviewed/Revised: 12/06/2022, 8/28/2024, 5/15/2025 | Effective: 5/15/2025 Compliance: N/AApproving Body: ELT | Classification: Institution wide Policy: All institutional surveys intended for distribution to members or prospective members of the PNWU community (applicants, students, faculty, staff, board members,…Continue Reading Institutional Surveys Policy
(This is a "Page")Information and Data Protection Policy
Responsible Unit: Technology Services | Executive lead: Vice President, Technology and OperationsCreated: 2/22/2012 | Reviewed/Revised: 3/7/2018, 4/25/2023, 11/17/2023 | Effective: 12/18/23 Compliance: FERPA, HIPAA, PC, GRAMM-Leach Billey, NWCCU 2.C.4 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Throughout its life cycle, all institutional data shall be protected in a manner that is considered reasonable and appropriate, as defined…Continue Reading Information and Data Protection Policy
(This is a "Page")Human Resource and Payroll Segregation of Duties Policy
Responsible Unit: Finance |Executive lead: Vice President for Finance Created: 1/1/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/2011; 6/2015; 10/2017; 1/27/2023 | Effective: 1/27/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.F.1Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Operational Policy: The purpose of this policy is to address the segregation of duties between Human Resources and Payroll. Segregation of duties exists between authorizing/hiring and payroll processing. Pay rates…Continue Reading Human Resource and Payroll Segregation of Duties Policy
(This is a "Page")Handling, Transportation, and Communication Related to Hazardous Waste Policy
Responsible Unit: Materials Management | Executive lead: Vice President, Technology and Operations Created: 8/21/2015 | Reviewed/Revised: 3/21/2018; 4/11/2018; 1/27/2023 | Effective: 1/27/2023 Compliance: 40 CFR 116, NWCCU 2.I.1, COCA 5.3 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Federal regulation 40 CFR 116 requires all students, faculty and staff involved in transportation, making arrangements for transportation of, packaging, or…Continue Reading Handling, Transportation, and Communication Related to Hazardous Waste Policy
(This is a "Page")Gift Acceptance Procedure
Associated policy, standard(s), and/or regulation(s): Gift Acceptance Policy, NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.2, 2.E.3Responsible Unit: Development| Executive Lead: Vice President of University RelationsCreated: 2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 12/2017, 6/2019, 1/27/2023 | Effective: 1/27/2023 Procedure: I. Use of Legal Counsel PNWU shall seek the advice of legal counsel in matters relating to acceptance of gifts when appropriate. Review by counsel…Continue Reading Gift Acceptance Procedure
(This is a "Page")Gift Acceptance Policy
Responsible Unit: Development | Executive lead: Vice President of University RelationsCreated: 5/28/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 12/8/2017; 6/6/2019; 1/27/2023 | Effective: 1/27/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.2, 2.E.3 Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) encourages the solicitation and acceptance of gifts for purposes which will help the University fulfill its mission. PNWU…Continue Reading Gift Acceptance Policy
(This is a "Page")Fundraising Policy
Responsible Unit: Development | Executive lead: Vice President of University RelationsCreated: 2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/2020; 1/27/2023 | Effective: 1/27/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.2Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: All faculty, staff, alumni, and the alumni association must seek approval through the Development Office prior to initiating any fundraising activity. All fundraising events and activities by…Continue Reading Fundraising Policy
(This is a "Page")Firearms and Dangerous Weapons on Campus Policy
Responsible Unit: Security | Executive lead: Vice President, Technology and Operations Created: 07/2016 | Reviewed/Revised: 11/2022, 2/2023 | Effective: 3/14/2023 Compliance: Clery Act, NWCCU 2.I.1, COCA 4.2, CAPTE 3E, CAPTE 5C Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: PNWU is a weapons-free campus including building, grounds, and parking lots. Authorized exceptions include the Campus Security Manager and other security…Continue Reading Firearms and Dangerous Weapons on Campus Policy
(This is a "Page")Financial Close and Reporting Policy
Responsible Unit: Finance | Executive lead: Vice President for Finance Created: 1/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/2011; 6/2015/ 1/27/2023, 6/2024 | Effective: 7/2024 Compliance: NWCCU 2.E.1 Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: This policy outlines the responsibility of the finance staff to ensure proper recording of financial transactions and to verify the parties responsible for both internal and…Continue Reading Financial Close and Reporting Policy