Policy Library
Important Update: USU has transitioned from a 3-number policy system to a 4-number policy system. Note that all policy numbers have been updated accordingly. Please view the policy crosswalk for a quick reference guide between the previous and new USU Policy numbering systems.
1000: Governance and Administration
- 1000: Statutes That Define the University
- 1000A: The State System of Higher Education
- 1000B: The University's Mission, Purpose and Functions
- 1000C: The University President and Other Officers
- 1000D: Councils, Committees, and Boards
- 1001: University Policy System
2000: Community Expectations
- 2001: Bicycle, Skateboard, and In-line Skates Policy
- 2002: Campus Walkway Safety
- 2003: Smoking
- 2004: Threat Assessment Management Team
Individual Rights
- 2100: Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
- Interim University Policy 2101: Discrimination based on Protected Characteristics
- Interim University Policy 2102: Title IX Sexual Misconduct in an Employment or Education Program or Activity
- Interim University Policy 2103: Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct
- 2104: Policy for Providing Meaningful Communication with Persons with Limited English Proficiency
- Interim University Policy 2105: Free Expression and Assembly
- 2106: Political Activity
- 2107: Political & Electoral Participation
Records
- 2200: Disclosure of University Records
- 2201: Student Records (FERPA)
- 2202: Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information under HIPAA
Ethics & Compliance
Safety & Risk Management
- 2400: University Closure
- 2401: Use of Candles and Other Open Flame Devices
- 2402: Public Safety, Response, and Reporting
- 2403: Protection of Minors
- 2404: Trespass
- 2405: Disposition of Property and Evidence
- 2407: Independence of Investigations by the Utah State University Police Department
3000: Human Resources
Rights & Responsibilities
- 3000: Employee Position Types
- 3001: Setting Expectations and Managing Performance
- 3002: Respectful Workplace
- 3003: Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace; Drug and Alcohol Testing
- 3004: Employee Privacy and Confidentiality
- 3005: Employees with Disabilities
- 3006: Staff Employee Grievance
- 3007: Evaluating Performance
- 3008: Telework
- 3009: Personnel Files
- 3010: Relocation Assistance
- 3011: Reporting Improper Conduct and Retaliation
- Interim University Policy 3012: Required Reporting of Sexual Misconduct
- 3013: Solicitation of Employees
- 3014: Safety and Health
- 3015: Violence in the Workplace
- 3016: Information Privacy
- 3017: Volunteer Services
Benefits
- 3100: Vacation Leave
- 3101: Family and Medical Leave
- 3102: Leave Without Pay
- 3103: Military Leave
- 3104: Sick Leave
- 3105: Other Leave
- 3106: Continuation of Insurance Coverage
- 3107: Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance Programs
- 3108: Disability Insurances
- 3109: Worker's Compensation
- 3110: Holidays with Pay
- 3111: Parental Caregiving with Modified Duties (PCMD)
- 3112: Retirement Plans and Retirement Benefits
- 3113: Early Retirement Incentive Program
- 3114: Tuition Benefits
- 3115: Phased Retirement Program
- 3116: Sabbatical Leave
Compensation
- 3200: Call-Back Pay
- 3201: Extra-Service Compensation
- 3202: Consulting Service
- 3203: Overtime
- 3204: Shift Differential Pay
- 3205: Time and Attendance
- 3206: Unemployment Compensation Insurance
- 3207: Wage and Salary Administration
Employment
- 3300: Appointments of Opportunity
- 3301: Criminal Background Checks
- 3302: Benefited Employment
- 3303: Retention, Disposition, Access and Confidentiality of Applicant Information
- 3304: Employee Reassignment
- 3305: Employment-at-Will
- 3306: Romantic Relationships and Employment of Relatives and Household Members
- 3307: Introductory Period of Employment
- 3308: Non-Benefited and Student Employment
- 3309: Reduction-in-Force
- 3310: Termination of Exempt and Non-Exempt Staff
- 3311: Employee Gifts and Awards
- 3312: Cell Phones
- 3313: Approval Authorization for Personnel Actions
- 3314: Employee Associations
4000: Academic Affairs
Faculty Code
- 4000: Composition and Authority of the Faculty
- 4001: The Faculty Senate and Its Committees
- 4002: Academic Freedom and Professional Responsibility
- 4003: Faculty Appointments
- 4004: Tenured and Term appointments: Evaluation, Promotion, and Retention
- 4005: Program Discontinuance, Financial Exigency and Financial Crisis
- 4006: Academic Due Process: Sanctions and Hearing Procedures
Research
- 4100: Cost Transfers for Sponsored Projects (Contracts/Grants)
- 4101: Time and Effort Reporting
- 4102: Research
- 4103: Protection of Human Participants in Research
- 4104: Animal Care and Use
- 4105: Open Access to Scholarly Articles
- 4106: Intellectual Property
- 4107: Research Data
- 4108: Unpaid Research Interns
- 4109: Export Controls
- 4110: Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Usage
Academic Fees & Awards
- 4201: Scholarship Awarding
- 4202: Course Fees
- 4203: Logan Campus General Student Fee Policy
- 4204: Statewide Campuses General Student Fee Policy
5000: Facilities, Operations, IT
Finances
- 5000: Investment Policy
- 5001: Procurement Policy
- 5002: Cash Handling Policy
- 5003: Contract Signature Authority and Delegation
- 5004: Charitable Gift Acceptance & Crediting
- 5005: Charitable Donations
- 5006: Continuing Disclosure Requirements
Media & Brand
Information Technology
- 5200: Information Security
- 5201: Appropriate Use of Computing, Networking, and Information Resources
- 5202: Uniform Wired and Wireless Data Networks
- 5203: Internal Bulk Email
- 5204: Banner Identification Number
- 5205: Network Monitoring & Vulnerability Scanning Policy
- 5207: Institutional Email Service
- 5208: Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility
General Operations
- 5300: Vacant Positions and State E&G Funds
- 5301: Leased Vehicle Damage Recovery Fund
- 5302: Travel
- 5303: International Travel
- 5304: Meals and Entertainment
- 5305: Memberships and Dues
- 5306: Providing Facilities, Goods, and Services in Competition with Private Enterprise
- 5307: Naming Buildings and Other University Facilities
- 5308: Building Access Control
- 5309: Sustainability Policy
- 5310: Energy Conservation and Emissions Reduction Policy
- 5311: Capital Facilities Community Impact
- 5312: Vehicle Use Policy
- 5313: Storage and Disposal of (Non-hazardous) University Equipment, Materials, and Supplies
- 5314: Institutional Space Assignment and Utilization for Classrooms and Classroom Laboratories
- 5315: Use of University Property