Responsible Unit: OIIE | Executive lead: President Created: 11/22/2011 | Reviewed/Revised: 1/2013; 9/2013; 12/2022 | Effective: 1/20/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.C.12 Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: This policy describes how the Board of Trustees and University will oversee the strategic plan for the University to ensure compliance with NWCCU Standards 1.B.1, 1.B.3, and 1.B.4. Through the strategic…Continue Reading Strategic Planning Policy
(This is a "Page")Sick Leave Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead:Vice President of Human Resources and Workplace ExperienceCreated: 2018 | Reviewed/Revised: 9/23/2019, 3/28/2023, 7/29/2025 | Effective: 8/1/2025 Compliance: RCW 49.46.210, NWCCU 2.F.1 Approving Body: ELT | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: PNWU provides paid sick leave in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Employees begin accruing paid sick leave on their first…Continue Reading Sick Leave Policy
(This is a "Page")Severance Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: Vice President of Human Resources and Workplace Experience Created: 10/20/2018 | Reviewed/Revised: 03/28/2023 | Effective: 03/28/2023Compliance: NWCCU 2.F.1 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: In certain situations, it is appropriate to offer a discharged employee a severance agreement. Under a severance agreement, PNWU will offer an extension of salary…Continue Reading Severance Policy
(This is a "Page")Security Awareness/Crime Prevention Programs for Students and Employees Policy
Responsible Unit: Security | Executive lead: Vice President, Technology and OperationsCreated: 06/2013 | Reviewed/Revised: 12/2022 | Effective: 12/15/2022 Compliance: 34 CFR Section 668.46(b)(12), Clery Act, NWCCU 2.I.1, COCA 4.2, CAPTE 3E, CAPTE 5C Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution wide Policy: The University will make campus security and personal safety training programs available on a regular basis…Continue Reading Security Awareness/Crime Prevention Programs for Students and Employees Policy
(This is a "Page")Room Scheduling Policy
Responsible Unit: Enrollment Services | Executive Lead: Vice President, Technology and Operations Created: 12/14/2017 | Reviewed/Revised: 03/19/2018, 2/1/2023 | Effective: 04/11/2023 Compliance: N/A Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Use of space/rooms at PNWU is granted on a priority basis and must be scheduled in advance. Any individual or group wishing to use space/rooms on the PNWU…Continue Reading Room Scheduling Policy
(This is a "Page")Reporting Criminal Offenses and Suspicious Activity Policy
Responsible Unit: Security | Executive lead: Vice President, Technology and OperationsCreated: 06/2013 | Reviewed/Revised: 02/2016, 11/2022 | Effective: 12/15/2022 Compliance: 34 CFR Section 668.46(b)(12), Clery Act, NWCCU 2.F.1, 2.I.1, COCA 4.2, CAPTE 3E, CAPTE 5C Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution wide Policy: PNWU employees and students shall accurately and promptly report crimes and suspicious activity. Contact…Continue Reading Reporting Criminal Offenses and Suspicious Activity Policy
(This is a "Page")Records Retention and Disposition Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: Vice President for Human Resources and Workplace Experience Created: 9/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 6/4/2018, 3/28/2023 | Effective: 03/28/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.C.4 Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: The University will comply with federal, state, and local laws, and accreditation body guidelines regarding record retention and disposition. All vital records are…Continue Reading Records Retention and Disposition Policy
(This is a "Page")Property and Equipment Management Policy
Responsible Unit: Facilities | Executive lead: Vice President, Technology and Operations Created: 1/1/2008 | Reviewed/Revised: 5/2011, 2/16/2023 | Effective: 2/16/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.E.1, 2.E.3Approving Body: BOT | Classification: Institution-wide Purpose: This policy provides a standard of practice for the management, accounting and control of moveable capital equipment (also referred to as capital equipment) owned by PNWU, titled to…Continue Reading Property and Equipment Management Policy
(This is a "Page")Progressive Discipline Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: Vice President of Human Resources and Workplace Experience Created: 8/24/2018 | Reviewed/Revised 03/28/2023 | Effective: 03/28/2023 Compliance: NWCCU 2.F.2, COCA 1.4 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Institution-wide Policy: Each and every employee is responsible for being aware of and adhering to PNWU policies and procedures, as well as maintaining proper standards…Continue Reading Progressive Discipline Policy
(This is a "Page")Professional Development Policy
Responsible Unit: Human Resources | Executive lead: Vice President of Human Resources and Workplace Experience Created: 2008 | Reviewed/Revised 08/20/2019, 4/28/2023 | Effective: 06/13/2023 Compliance: COCA 7.6, NWCCU 2.F.2, 2.G.6 Approving Body: PAC | Classification: Local: Employees Policy: PNWU recognizes the importance of providing professional development (PD) and training opportunities to all of its employees. In addition to…Continue Reading Professional Development Policy