Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
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Policies & Procedures
Policies or guidelines officially sanctioned by Bloomsburg University that have university-wide applicability.
PRP 0101 - Policies, Rules, and Procedures (PRPs) Issuing Procedures
PRP 2060 - Americans with Disabilities
PRP 2100 - Policy on Time, Place, and Manner Guidelines for the Exercise of Expressive Activities
PRP 2200 - Records Management Policy For Historic University Records
PRP 2220 - Planning and Resource Allocation Process
PRP 2405 - Space Request Policy
PRP 2410 - Background Screening, Protection of Minors, Volunteerism
PRP 2412 - Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse
PRP 2425 - Serving Refreshments Haas and Carver Auditoriums
PRP 2450 - Use of University Property and Facilities
PRP 2505 - Right-to-Know Policy
PRP 2510 - Information Security Policy
PRP 2530 - Publications Policy
PRP 2550 - Acceptable Use Of Technology Policy
PRP 2650 - Solicitation Policy
PRP 2651 - Regulation of Credit Card Marketing on Campus
PRP 2750 - Use of Indirect Cost Funds
PRP 2751 - Conflict of Interest
PRP 2780 - In-Kind University Donations
PRP 2910 - Patents and Copyrights
PRP 3222 - Undergraduate Degree Programs
PRP 3223 - Graduate Degree Programs
PRP 3224 - Guidelines for Course Numbering System
PRP 3233 - Required Format for Master Course Syllabi for BUCC Approval
PRP 3234 - Expedited Approval for Distance Education Option for Existing Courses
PRP 3264 - Student Course Requirements and Progress Information
PRP 3333 - Undergraduate (Degree and Non-Degree) Admissions Policy
PRP 3343 - Undergraduate Student Transfer Policy
PRP 3344 - Evaluation of Military Experience for Academic Credit
PRP 3360 - Placement into First Year English and Mathematics Courses
PRP 3361 - Undergraduate Academic Renewal Policy
PRP 3407 - Student Responsibility
PRP 3408 - Student Use of University Assigned Email Accounts
PRP 3410 - Student and Pennsylvania Resident Printer Paper Use Policy
PRP 3420 - Choice of Curriculum/Declaration of Major
PRP 3424 - Change of Area of Study
PRP 3434 - Change of Undergraduate Schedule
PRP 3439 - Undergraduate Student Scheduling Policy
PRP 3442 - Definition of Full-Time Student
PRP 3446 - Undergraduate Academic Retention Standards
PRP 3449 - Graduate Courses in Senior Year
PRP 3450 - Undergraduate Credit by Department Examination
PRP 3451 - Credit by Examination for RN's
PRP 3454 - Undergraduate Pass/Fail
PRP 3456 - Auditing of Courses
PRP 3462 - Undergraduate Course Withdrawal
PRP 3463 - Graduate Admissions, Withdrawal, Course Repeat, Transfers, and Graduation Requirements
PRP 3465 - Conferral of Posthumous Degree
PRP 3506 - Class Attendance Policy
PRP 3512 - Academic Integrity Policy
PRP 3516 - Academic Examination Policy
PRP 3522 - Grades, Quality Points and Quality Point Averages
PRP 3540 - Department of Nursing Academic Good Standing
PRP 3557 - Academic Dismissal and Appeals Procedure
PRP 3565 - Graduate Academic Progress, Probation, and Dismissal
PRP 3581 - Withdrawal from the University
PRP 3592 - Academic Grievance Procedure
PRP 3602 - Majors, Minors, Career Concentrations and Teacher Certification
PRP 3603 - Credit Hour Definition
PRP 3604 - Undergraduate Graduation Requirements
PRP 3612 - General Education Requirements
PRP 3627 - Second Baccalaureate Degree
PRP 3640 - Academic Distinction
PRP 3670 - Mid-Semester Grade Reports
PRP 3820 - Library Materials Policy
PRP 3870 - Graduate Faculty Appointment
PRP 3880 - Graduate Course Repeat
PRP 3881 - Student Disruptive Behavior Policy
PRP 3990 - Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Human Subjects Research
PRP 3991 - Course Assignments Involving Human Subjects
PRP 3995 - Animal Subjects Research
PRP 4722 - Student Employment/Payment from Grants Accounts
PRP 4789 - Harassment and Discrimination Policy
PRP 4790 - Sexual Misconduct Policy
PRP 4802 - Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Process
PRP 4810 - Alcoholic Beverage Policy
PRP 4862 - Student Non-Academic Grievance Policy
PRP 4901 - Preferred Name Policy
PRP 4902 - Affirmed Gender Marker Policy
PRP 4955 - Identification Card Policy
PRP 5200 - Emergency Response Policy
PRP 5201 - Emergency Notification/Response and Evacuation
PRP 5205 - University Closing Policy
PRP 5210 - Red Flag Identity Theft Prevention Program
PRP 5221 - Safety Policy Statement
PRP 5225 - Mandatory Fire Drills Within University Buildings
PRP 5232 - Posting and Chalking Policy
PRP 5240 - Weapons, Firearms And Dangerous Devices Policy
PRP 5292 (Rev.) - Key Control Policy
PRP 5320 - Late Registration Fee
PRP 5360 - University Fee Approval
PRP 5361 - Financial Obligations Policy
PRP 5365 - Cellular Phone Service and Other Wireless Communications Devices Stipend
PRP 5380 – IRS Requirement to Report Cash Transactions Over $10,000-IRS Form 8300
PRP 5391 - Damages in Residence Halls
PRP 5450 - Green Procurement Policy – Standards and Guidelines
PRP 5451 - Energy Conservation & Sustainability Policy
PRP 5455 - Removal of Property from Campus
PRP 5460 - Disposal/Movement of Fixed Assets/Equipment
PRP 5481 - Policy Statement Use of Physical Education and Athletic Facilities
PRP 5530 - University Mail Room Policy
PRP 5572 - Duplicating/Print Shop Policy
PRP 5575 - Procedures for Use of Duplicating Services to Reduce Paper Use
PRP 5651 - Maintenance Work Orders
PRP 5654 - Interim Policy on the Issuance of No Trespass Orders to Non-Affiliated Individuals
PRP 6211 - Complement Control Form
PRP 6527 - Work Related Injury Reports
PRP 6538 – Tuition Waiver Policy
PRP 6605 - Administrative Leave for Blood Donations
PRP 6760 - Faculty Emeritus Status
PRP 6820 - Research Misconduct
PRP 6950 - Drug-Free Workplace Policy
PRP 7630 - Outside Remuneration During Leaves of Absence with Pay (Sabbatical Leaves)
PRP 7635 - Sabbatical Travel Expenses
PRP 7650 - Faculty Exchange Statement
PRP 8605 - Vacation Policy For Sensitive Positions
PRP 8760 - Manager and Administrator Emeritus Status
PRP 8761 - Noninstructional Emeritus Status
PRP 8762 - Athletic Coach Emeritus Status
PASSHE Board of Governor’s Policies
Procedures for Promotion and Tenure
Information concerning procedures for promotion and tenure are found on the BU staff network "S" drive under BU Documents.
Bloomsburg University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures and for inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation, contact: Title IX Coordinator, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Warren Student Services Center, 400 East Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815; Phone: (570) 389-4529; Email: titleixcoord@bloomu.edu.
Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East - Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.
PRP Template for internal campus use.