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NOTE: Internal policy document links are being updated. In the interim, users redirected to this page after visiting such links should use the search feature below to find all University policies.

Baylor's policies support the mission and vision of Baylor University to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community by illuminating Baylor's expectations, mitigating institutional risks, and supporting the institution's compliance with laws and regulations.

Each faculty and staff member and student employee is obligated to be aware of and comply with all University policies, procedures, and applicable law. Faculty, staff, and student employees are also personally responsible to know and comply with any additional policies issued by their assigned department, school, or division. Compliance with applicable policies is a condition of employment such that non-compliance may result in discipline, up to and including termination. Policies do not alter the at-will relationship of non-contracted employees with the University, nor do they create a contractual obligation on behalf of the University toward any individual or entity. While Baylor’s normal practice is to adjust policies through a collaborative process, Baylor retains the right to modify or delete policies without notice.

University Policies published on the individual school, department, or unit websites should reflect current information and align with this site. Resources are available to help you review and amend existing policies. Please communicate any policy changes to policy@baylor.edu.

Policy Name Policy Category
00 - BU-PP Introduction and Important Notice Personnel
001 - Policy on Policies
022 - Sexual and Interpersonal Misconduct Policy Personnel, Student Life
024 - Code of Ethics and Personal Conduct Personnel
025 - Technology Usage Policy Personnel, Technology
026 - Use of Online Directories Personnel, Technology
027 - Employee Personal Information Personnel
028 - Baylor Civil Rights Policy Personnel, Student Life
029 - Handling of Confidential Information Personnel
030 - Policy Statement on Alcohol and Other Drugs Personnel, Student Life
031 - Sexual Conduct Policy Personnel, Student Life
032 - Nepotism Personnel
034 - Staff Teaching Policy Personnel
036 - Policy on Romantic and/or Sexual Conduct with Students and Supervisees Personnel
037 - Whistleblower Policy Personnel
038 - Records Retention and Archival Policy Personnel
039 - Usage of Copyrighted Material Personnel, Technology
040 - Tobacco-Free and Smoke-Free Campus Personnel, Student Life
041 - Export Compliance Policy Personnel, Research
043 - Contingent Worker Policy Personnel
045 - Alternate Work Location Personnel
048 - Policy on Protected Health Information Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Personnel
110 - Recruitment and Employment - Faculty Personnel
120 - Staff Recruitment and Employment Personnel
121 - Student Employment Personnel
304 - Staff Supplemental Pay Personnel
305 - Overtime Pay Personnel
400 - Benefit Eligibility Classifications Personnel
401 - Bereavement Leave Personnel
402 - Vacation Time Personnel
403 - Health Leave Personnel
405 - Court Leave Personnel
406 - Non-Compensated Leaves of Absence Personnel
407 - Holiday Time Personnel
408 - Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Personnel
409 - Military Leave Personnel
409a - Paid Military/Emergency Responder Leave Personnel
410 - Group Insurance Personnel
411 - Group Life and Dependent Life Insurance Personnel
412 - Group Long-Term Disability Personnel
415 - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Personnel
416 - Accommodations for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers Policy Personnel
418A - Maternity Leave and Primary Caregiver Leave for Faculty Personnel
418B - Maternity Leave and Primary Caregiver Leave for Staff and Non-Contract Faculty Personnel
420 - Baylor Benefits Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Personnel
421 - Paid Parental Leave Personnel
422 - Adoption Assistance Program Personnel
423 - Paid Caregiver Leave Personnel
446 - Workers' Compensation Insurance Personnel
447 - Return to Work/Fitness for Duty Policy Personnel
448 - Unemployment Compensation Personnel
450A - Employee Tuition Remission and Educational Assistance Personnel
450B - Spouse and Children Tuition Remission Personnel
451 - Tuition Reimbursement Program Personnel
461 - Baylor Retirement Plan Personnel
472 - Baylor 457(b) Plan Personnel
483 - Admission to Campus Events & Certain University Facilities Personnel
495 - Use of Air Charter Services and Donor Aircraft Policy Personnel
530 - International Agreements Policy Personnel
600 - Retirement Benefits Personnel
701 - Academic Freedom and Duties Personnel
702 - Promotion for Tenured Faculty Personnel
703 - Master Teachers at Baylor University Personnel
704 - Policy for Tenure at Baylor University Personnel
705 - Faculty Dismissal Policy Personnel
706 - Faculty Workload and Merit Evaluation Policy Personnel
708 - Faculty Development Personnel
710 - Faculty Meetings Personnel
711 - Faculty Senate Personnel
712 - Faculty Grievances Policy Personnel
714 - Summer Sabbaticals Personnel
715 - Research Leaves Policy Personnel
716 - Policy on Full-Time Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, and Teaching Professors at Baylor University Personnel
717 - Academic Credentials for Faculty, Graduate Teaching Assistants, and Other Teachers Personnel
718 - Policy on Academic Professionals at Baylor University Personnel
719 - Policy on Clinical Faculty at Baylor University Personnel
720 - Policy on Adjunct (Part-Time) Faculty at Baylor University Personnel
721 - Intellectual Property Policy Personnel, Student Life
722 - Policy on University Distinguished Professors at Baylor University Personnel
723 - Faculty Ombuds Policy Personnel
724 - Affiliate Faculty Policy Personnel
725 - Institutional Base Salary Policy Personnel
733 - Faculty Separation Policy Personnel
745 - Short-Term Study Abroad Compensation Personnel
746 - Fellowships and Externally-Funded Leaves Personnel
750 - Family Members Accompanying Short-Term Study Abroad Personnel
800 - Outside Activities and Interests Policy Personnel
802 - Work Hours and Schedules Personnel
804 - Staff Performance Appraisal and Planning Process Personnel
807 - Staff Disciplinary Actions Personnel
822 - Staff and Student Employee Grievances Personnel
833 - Staff Separation Policy Personnel
835 - Workplace Violence Personnel
850 - Fraud Policy Personnel
Academic Appeals Policy and Procedure Student Life
Access Control Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Aircraft Charter Operator Master Agreement Personnel
Alternate Work Location Agreement Personnel
Animals on Campus Policy Student Life, Risk, Safety, and Security, Environmental Health and Safety
Art, Collections, and Statues Policy Financial Services
Campus Facilities Use and Campus Solicitation Policy Student Life, Facilities
Campus Weapon Regulations Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Chart of Accounts Governance Policy Financial Services
Class Attendance Policy Student Life
Clery Act Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, Clery Compliance
Clery Notifications Risk, Safety, and Security, Clery Compliance
Contingent Worker Checklist Personnel
Contract Signature Authority and Board Approvals Policy Financial Services
Controlled Unclassified Information Policy Technology
Credit Hours and Instructional Time Academics
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Distance and Online Learning Student Information Policy Academics
Driving Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, Insurance Program
Emergency and Incident Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Environmental Health and Safety Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, Environmental Health and Safety
Excused Absence for Required Short-Term Military Service Student Life
Facility Improvements, Capital Projects, and Space Allocations Facilities
FERPA Policy Student Life
Financial Liquidity Policy Financial Services
Fire Prevention Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Fitness for Duty Certification Personnel
Fleet Management Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, Insurance Program
Global Safety and Security Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Guest Housing Policy Facilities
Honor Code Student Life
Information Use Policy Technology
ITS Disaster Recovery Policy Technology
ITS Support Policy Technology
Lab Visitor Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, Environmental Health and Safety
Leave of Absence Request Form Personnel
Minister FICA Exemption Policy Financial Services
Minister Housing Allowance Policy Financial Services
Missing Persons Reporting Requirements Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Network Usage Policies Technology
Off-Cycle Payroll Policy Financial Services
Password Policies Technology
PCI Policy Financial Services
Policy for Conflicts of Interest in Research and Technology Transfer Research
Policy on Hazing Student Life
Policy on Misconduct in Research Research
Policy on Threats or Harm to Self or Others Student Life
Post-Issuance Compliance Policy Financial Services
Privacy Policy Technology
Procurement Policy Financial Services, Procurement Services
Protection of Minors Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, Protection of Minors
Public Demonstration Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Purchasing Card Policy Financial Services, Procurement Services
Remote Work/Telework Safety Checklist Personnel
Right to Withhold Transcripts and/or Block Registration Student Life
Server Security Policy Technology
Shared Governance Policy Academics
Statement on Human Sexuality Student Life
Statement on Public Health Student Life
Student Conduct Code Student Life
Student Dress and Appearance Student Life
Student Location and State Licensure Requirements Policy Academics
Student Organization Conduct Policy Student Life
Student-Athlete Misconduct Reporting and Determination of Suspension Policy and Protocol Personnel
Substantive Change Requirements Academics
Surplus Property Financial Services, Procurement Services
Survey Guidelines Policy Research
Technology Incident Reporting Policy Technology
Temporary Parking Accommodation Request Form Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Threat Assessment Group Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Traffic, Transportation, and Parking Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Travel and Business Expense Policy Financial Services, Procurement Services
Travel Card Policy Financial Services, Procurement Services
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Video Surveillance Policy Risk, Safety, and Security, DPS
Web Site Publishing Policy Technology

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