Congress passed Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in 1973. It is a civil rights statute designed to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was modeled after Section 504, was signed into law in July 1990, but most provisions did not take effect until January 26, 1992 and July 26, 1992.

All thefts or damage to University property and all other thefts, which come to the attention of the University employees, are to be reported promptly to Campus Public Safety.

A form for such reports is available in the Office of Campus Public Safety.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) is a federal law that states “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” The law expressly prohibits all forms of sex discrimination, which include sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual violence. More information can be found on the online policy link.

Policy Against Sex-Based Discrimination and Harassment

Pregnancy and Related Medical Conditions Policy

Tobacco & Inhalant Delivery Systems – In compliance with ORS 431A.175 and ORS 339.883, tobacco products and inhalant delivery systems may not be possessed or used by any person under twenty-one (21) years of age on University premises or at University-sponsored activities.

Senate Bill 754, signed by the Governor of Oregon in August, 2017 and in effect as of January 1, 2018, makes it an offense to sell tobacco products or inhalant delivery systems to anyone under 21 years of age. Additionally, the bill changed two Oregon Revised Statutes, thereby requiring Universities like Pacific to prohibit the possession and use of tobacco and inhalant delivery systems on University premises and University-sponsored events by persons under 21 years of age. This new policy is in direct response to these statute requirements.

Students in the College of Arts & Sciences may apply for Undergraduate Conference Travel funding.  Please read the attached document for additional information and link to the online application form.

The purpose of this policy is to outline requirements for departments wishing to adopt digital signage technologies. Guidelines are given and standards enforced so that digital signage represents the university well, can be managed on an ongoing basis, and does not violate legal regulations or other university policies.

This policy concerns the development of mobile applications ("apps") by and for the university.

The program faculties of Pacific University recognize that undergraduate students are sometimes well-prepared to engage successfully in graduate level course work, and that they may benefit academically from such advanced learning experiences. This policy provides guidelines and restrictions for Pacific students enrolled in an undergraduate course of study to concurrently enroll in graduate level coursework at Pacific. Students who enroll in graduate level coursework at another academic institution, should refer to Pacific University’s catalog for transfer policies of individual graduate programs.

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Pacific University accepts, for transfer, coursework and credits comparable in nature, content, academic quality, and academic level to the coursework expected of the relevant Pacific degree program, according to evaluation criteria and transfer limits determined by each College, School, and/or Program. This comprehensive university undergraduate transfer policy will apply to all programs while supporting appropriate programmatic implementation differences.

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Employees who use University equipment are responsible for its care and security, while under their control. Employees are not permitted to use University equipment for personal reasons or take University equipment home unless authorized by their supervisor. Unauthorized use or removal of University property is cause for immediate dismissal.

To establish a process whereby Pacific University faculty, staff, and students may request, and implement, the temporary installation of a public exhibit in or adjacent to a university building or facility. The primary purpose of exhibits on the Pacific University campuses is to promote interest and use of the university’s cultural resources (Archives, Museum, and Art collections); exhibits may also be used to promote diverse scholarly and cultural perspectives or improve access to collections of resources that connect to community or global issues.

SUP - U1003A External Exhibit Agreement

This document covers tablet devices purchased by the University with University funds.  For information about UIS support of personally owned tablets, see the Service Level Agreement for Computer Support (located at https://helpdesk.pacificu.edu/kb/article/84).

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For programs that accept transfer credits, Pacific University accepts coursework and credits comparable in nature, content, academic quality, and academic level to the coursework expected of the relevant Pacific degree program, according to evaluation criteria and transfer limits determined by each College, School, and/or Program.

Exceptions to specific transfer practices may be made on a case by case basis, when special circumstances warrant.

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In recognition of the important work that Pacific University employees conduct at conferences, presentations, site visits, development trips, and more, the University Travel Policy provides a way to ensure cost effectiveness and accountability while upholding Pacific University’s mission.

This policy has been created to govern spending on travel and expenses related directly to business travel for Pacific University, in compliance with IRS regulations. The University will reimburse individuals for reasonable, necessary, appropriate and approved travel and business expenses incurred in the performance of University business.

All employees must receive approval from their supervisor before traveling to conferences, workshops, and other off-campus events. Documentation showing this approval may differ for some areas and employees should consult their supervisor. If an area does not have a current system in place employees may utilize a Travel Authorization Form (TAF). For travel to other campuses, prior approval is not necessary.

Prior approval must be documented prior to arranging any travel. The University may not reimburse travel plans made without prior approval from the employee’s supervisor. A purchase order is not required for travel expenses.

In adherence with IRS guidelines, when the employee returns from their travel, they are required to submit a Travel Expense Report to the Business Office with the proper documentation and approval paperwork, within 30 days. The 30-day rule is necessary to allow for processing, and given the IRS may now consider later-filed reimbursements as taxable income to the employee and subject to income and withholding taxes, employees are asked to adhere to this deadline. However, fiscal year-end deadlines set by the Business Office may impact this 30-day requirement and forms may be required to be submitted in less than 30 days.

*Note - Policy document was updated on 2/1/19 to clarify procedures related to obtaining travel insurance.

Travel Authorization Form - June 2019

Travel Expense Report & Reconciliation Form - June 2019

Travel Insurance Information, updated 2/1/19  (for questions related to university insurance, contact the executive assistant to the VP of Finance)

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The University maintains a fleet of vehicles for use by employees for official school functions. A mileage rate is charged back to the appropriate budget unit using the vehicles.

A copy of the complete Motor Pool Policy and Procedures can be obtained through the Facilities Office. All requests for vehicle use should be scheduled through the Facilities Office.  No personal use of University vehicles is allowed.

The purpose of this policy is to improve the quality, quantity, and affordability of healthy food choices available in vending machines on the Hillsboro and Forest Grove campuses of Pacific University. This policy requires that food and beverages sold in vending machines located in all Pacific University facilities meet specified nutrition standards. By developing policies that support healthy options in vending machines, it makes healthy choices more widely available and has the power to guide behavior.

Pacific University has adopted this Workforce Security Policy to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all Protected Data we create, receive, maintain, or transmit as required by federal or state regulatory requirements, including but not limited to FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, PCI, and other regional or local applicable laws and regulations. During the course of normal operations, it will be necessary to provide Pacific University workforce members with access to electronic Protected Data. Access to sensitive materials such as this should be restricted to those individuals who have been vetted and authorized for such access and possess a need to know to perform the course of their duties. Workforce clearance procedures screen access to Protected Data and ensure that only those individuals who should possess access have access.

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