Welcome to the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Policies and Other Governing Documents page. This page is designed to make available information regarding the documents to which members of the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Community are bound, including the Bylaws, the Academic Catalog, policies, handbooks, and collective bargaining agreements, as well as some of the most commonly-used procedures and forms.
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RU Policy No. 1.4 describes the process for drafting, submitting for approval, and revising of University policies. The University's policy template may be .
| 0.1 | Academic Integrity Policy and Appeals Procedure | eff. 08/15/18 |
| 0.2 | Final Grade Policy and Appeals Procedure | eff. 08/15/18 |
| 0.4 | Academic Forgiveness Policy and Procedure | eff. 08/15/18 |
| 0.5 | Repeat Course Policy | |
| 0.6 | University Transfer Credit Policy | eff. 01/15/21 |
| 0.9 | Credit Hour Policy | eff. 08/15/18 |
| 0.14 | Class Attendance Reporting Policy | eff. 08/15/18 |
| 0.15 | Religious Holidays Policy (for Students) | eff. 08/15/18 |
| 0.16 | Jury Duty Policy (for Students) | eff. 08/15/18 |
| 0.17 | Military Leave Policy (for Students) | eff. 08/15/18 |
| 0.18 | Submission of Fraudulent Documents Policy | eff. 07/01/21 |
| 0.19 | Name and Gender Change Policy | eff. 09/01/21 |
| 1.1 | Policy on Creating and Awarding Presidential Awards | eff. 03/12/18 |
| 1.3 | Establishing Institutes and Centers | |
| 1.4 | Formation and Issuance of University Policies | eff. 07/31/19 |
| 4.3 | Retention of Confidential Letters Concerning Faculty Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure | |
| 4.4 | Facilities & Administration Cost Reimbursement Policy (Grant-Related) | |
| 4.5 | Faculty and Administrative Compensation Effort Policy (Grant-Related) | |
| 4.6 | Cost Transfers Policy (Grant-Related) | |
| 4.7 | Pre-Award Expenditures Policy (Grant-Related) | |
| 4.8 | Financial Record Retention Policy (Grant-Related) | |
| 4.9 | Equipment Records Policy (Grant-Related) | |
| 4.10 | Direct Costing Policy (Grant-Related) | |
| 4.11 | Service and Recharge Policy (Grant-Related) | eff. 10/13/17 |
| 4.12 | Research and Sponsored Program Policy | eff. 03/27/19 |
| 4.13 | Cost Sharing Policy (Grant-Related) | |
| 4.14 | Conflict of Interest in Research (Grant-Related) |
| 5.1 | Campus Facilities Rental Program | |
| 5.2 | Club Quarters - currently under review | |
| 5.3 | Displaying Items in Windows (see policy 8.1) | |
| 5.4 | Use of Michigan Avenue Lobby | |
| 5.5 | Hover Board Campus Restriction |
| 6.1 | University-Sponsored Student Travel Policy | eff. 07/31/19 |
| 6.1F | ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ-Sponsored Student Travel Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability forms | eff. 07/31/19 |
| 6.2 | Employee Travel and Entertainment Expense Reimbursement | |
| 6.3 | Purchasing Policy and Procedure | eff. 09/14/20 |
| 6.4 | Contract Policy and Procedure | eff. 03/27/19 |
| 6.5 | Policy on Women- and Minority-Owned Vendors | eff. 10/10/18 |
| 6.6 | Identity Theft Prevention | |
| 6.8 | Tax-Exempt Financing Compliance Policy and Procedure | eff. 09/19/18 |
| 9.1 | Student Residence Guest Access | eff. 08/30/17 |
| 9.2 | Auditorium and Wabash Building Access | eff. 12/06/23 |
| 9.3 | Concealed Carry Policy: 430 ILCS 6 - Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act | |
| 9.4 | Identification Card Policy and Procedure | eff. 08/15/18 |
| 10.1 | Policy on Acceptance of Summons, Complaints, and Subpoenas | eff. 10/11/17 |
| 10.2 | Indemnification Policy | eff. 03/12/18 |
| 10.4 | Outside Counsel Policy and Procedure | eff. 10/10/18 |
| 11.1 | Debt Policy | eff. 06/22/18 |
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ reserves the right to change, phase out, or discontinue any policy or program. Such changes take precedence over handbook statements. The provisions of this handbook are for informational purposes only and are not intended to create a contract or agreement or implied contract between the University and any applicant or student. Students are responsible for knowledge of, and adherence to, all rules, regulations and requirements stated in the handbook and for keeping up to date with published changes. Students are encouraged to seek information and assistance from appropriate staff should they have questions regarding services, requirements or policies.
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The below noted policies or procedures are those that the University is mandated by city, state, federal, Higher Learning Commission or IBHE regulations to follow.
Compliance Policies and Documents:
All ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ students are expected to adhere to and comply with all the University's policies and procedures, regardless of whether they are listed in the section below. However, the following University policies, procedures, catalogs and handbooks will be of particular interest to students. If you have any questions or concerns about a particular policy, please do not hesitate to contact the Vice President listed in the specific policy, or contact the Dean of Students with general questions.