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Ferris State University Policies




Document Name Document Type Policy Number Review Completed Division Owner Search Terms (hidden)
Banking Guidelines -- University Affiliated Organizations Policy 2003:08 2003 09 Administration and Finance  
Behavior Review Team Guide n/a 2020 08 Student Affairs  
Bereavement Days Policy 2018:03 2018 02 Administration and Finance  
Bloodborne Pathogen Policy 1997:47 1997 04 Administration and Finance  
Board of Trustees FSU Code Of Rules, Bylaws And Policies n/a n/a Board of Trustees  
Bond Post-Issuance Compliance for Continuing Disclosure Policy 2015:08 2015 04 Administration and Finance  
BS and BA Degree Policy for General Education Courses Policy 2008:1 2008 10 Academic Affairs  
Budget Management Policy 2014:08 2014 02 Administration and Finance  
Building Abbreviation Codes Policy 2022:03 2022 03 Administration and Finance  
Business and Special Expenses Policy 2015:10 2015 06 Administration and Finance  
Campus Violence and Weapons Prohibition Policy 2016:04 2015 09 Administration and Finance  
Capital Project Policy and Procedure 2010:10 2010 03 Administration and Finance  
Cash Handling and Deposits Policy 2016:01 2015 07 Administration and Finance  
Change Funds Policy 2016:08 2016 02 Administration and Finance  
Charitable Gift Annuity Policy n/a 2015 11 University Advancement and Marketing  
Chemical Safety Policy 2022:05 1997 09 Administration and Finance  
Clery Act Compliance Policy 2011:10 2011 05 Administration and Finance  
Code of Student Community Standards Policy and Procedure n/a n/a Student Affairs  
College of Arts, Sciences and Education Resource n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
College of Business Resource n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
College of Engineering Technology Resource n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
College of Health Professions Resource n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
College of Pharmacy Resource n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
Combined Personnel Transactions/ Individual Salary Increase Policy 2005:16 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing Policy 2004:02 2004 09 Administration and Finance  
Compliance with State Regulations (Outside Michigan) Policy 2015:2 2015 04 Academic Affairs  
Computer Software Policy 2000:16 2000 09 Administration and Finance  
Computing Account and Access Management Policy 2018:01 2017 11 Administration and Finance  
Conflict of Interest Policy 2020:02 2020 01 Administration and Finance  
Conflict of Interest Policy for Investigators Policy 2015:1 2017 02 Academic Affairs  
Consignment of Equipment and Software for University Use Agreement Agreement n/a 2010 11 Administration and Finance  
Consignment of Equipment and Software for University Use Policy 2000:11 2000 09 Administration and Finance  
Consolidated Billing Policy 2016:03 2015 07 Administration and Finance  
Consulting Activities Policy 2005:48 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Contracting Policy 2019:03 2019 03 Administration and Finance  
Contracting Authority Signature Delegation List Resource n/a 2019 06 Administration and Finance  
Corrective Action Guidelines 2005:07 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Course Scheduling Policy 2002:3 2002 10 Academic Affairs  
Credit Card Processing and Security Policy 2016:07 2016 02 Administration and Finance  
Credit Card Processing Approval/Authorization Resource n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Credit for Non-Credit Guidelines and Procedures n/a 2007 07 Academic Affairs  
Data Classification Policy 2019:05 2019 01 Administration and Finance  
Data Handling Standards for All Data Users Resource 2019:05 2019 01 Administration and Finance  
Dean's List Requirements Policy n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
Developing Graduate Program Policy n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
Developmental Courses Policy 2004:2 2004 06 Academic Affairs  
Disabled Employees and ADA Policy 2005:15 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Disposal of Surplus University Property Policy 2014:01 2013 08 Administration and Finance  
Emergency Preparedness Resource n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Emeritus Policy 2017:09 2017 04 Administration and Finance  
Employee Dignity/Harassment/Discrimination Policy 2005:51 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Employee Performance Evaluation Policy 2014:05 2014 03 Administration and Finance  
Employment Background Check Policy 2013:01 2012 10 Administration and Finance  
Endowment Pool Policy n/a 2019 11 University Advancement and Marketing  
Energy and Water Use Policy 2012:10 2012 06 Administration and Finance  
Environmental Audit Policy 1997:46 1997 09 Administration and Finance  
Environmental Health and Safety Policy 2015:03 2014 10 Administration and Finance  
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 2005:04 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Excusing Students for University-Sponsored Functions Policy 2001:4 2004 11 Academic Affairs  
Exempt Employee Exception Time Reporting Procedure 2005:55 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Facilities Use Agreement Agreement n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Faculty Qualifications Policy 2018: 2018 10 Academic Affairs  
Faculty Residency Requirement Policy 2014:1 2014 03 Academic Affairs  
Ferris State University Seminar (FSUS) 100 Policy 2004:3 2004 06 Academic Affairs  
Ferris Trademarks and Licensing Resource n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Ferris Website Policy and Procedure 2015:02 2014 10 Administration and Finance  
Ferris Website Guidelines 2007:06 2012 08 Administration and Finance  
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy n/a 2020 05 Student Affairs  
Fire Alarm Policy 2003:18 2003 12 Administration and Finance  
Fire Safety Policy 1997:41 1997 09 Administration and Finance  
Flextime Policy 2005:42 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Football Tailgate Policy 2019:10 2019 04 Administration and Finance  
Formatting Policy Theses, Dissertations, and Capstone Projects Policy n/a 2021 04 Academic Affairs  
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Processing Policy 2019:14 2019 04 Administration and Finance  
Freedom of Speech on Campus Statement n/a 2009 11 Student Affairs  
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Policy Policy 2022:02 2022 01 Administration and Finance  
Grade Appeal Procedure n/a 2018 09 Academic Affairs  
Graduate Academic Probation/Academic Dismissal Warning Policy n/a 2016 04 Academic Affairs  
Graduate Faculty Scholarship Policy n/a 2016 12 Academic Affairs  
Graduate Program Admissions Policy n/a 2016 04 Academic Affairs  
Graduate Project Assistant Policy 1999:1 1999 11 Academic Affairs  
Graduate Project Assistant Policy 2005:44 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Graduate, Professional and Doctoral Tuition Policy 2015:11 2015 05 Administration and Finance  
Graduation with Honors (Commencement) Resource n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
Grant / Gift / Contract Policy and Procedure Policy and Procedure 2021:10 2021 10 Administration and Finance  
Grant Guideline for Managing Facilities and Administrative Costs Guideline 2021:10 2021 10 Administration and Finance  
Grant Cost Transfer Policy 2019:03 2018 10 Administration and Finance  
Graphic Standards Resource n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Guidelines Governing Financial Accounting of FSU Computer-Related Acquisitions Guidelines 2007:03 2006 08 Administration and Finance  
Handling of Gifts, Prizes, Award Money that is Given to Students Policy n/a 2015 05 Student Affairs  
Hearing Conservation Policy 1997:38 1997 09 Administration and Finance  
Hiring Policy 2005:05 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Hiring Approval Forms (HAFs) Guidelines 2018: 2018 08 Academic Affairs  
Hiring Process Exceptions Policy 2016:14 2016 06 Administration and Finance  
Holiday Calendar Policy 1999:6 1999 11 Academic Affairs  
Holidays with Pay Policy 2005:33 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Identity Theft Prevention Program Policy 2009:08 2009 05 Administration and Finance  
Immigration/Visa Employment Policy 2008:01 2008 03 Administration and Finance  
Information Security Policy 2011:04 2010 12 Administration and Finance  
Information Security Guidelines n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Insurances Policy 2005:39 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Intellectual Property Rights And Electronic Distance Learning Materials Policy 2004:12 2004 10 Academic Affairs  
Interfund Transfers Policy 2011:07 2011 02 Administration and Finance  
Interim Assignment Policy 2005:18 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Internet Course Listing Policy 2011:4 2020 09 Academic Affairs  
Intrusion Alarm Policy 1997:25 1997 09 Administration and Finance  
Job Sharing Policy 2005:41 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Jury Duty Pay Policy 2005:34 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Kendall College of Art and Design Technology Requirements Resource n/a n/a Kendall College of Art and Design  
Key Policy 2006:02 2006 03 Administration and Finance  
Lease/Installment Purchase Agreement Review Policy 1997:26 1997 09 Administration and Finance  
Leaves of Absence - FMLA Policy 2011:21 2010 11 Administration and Finance  
Leaves of Absence - Jury Duty Leave Policy 2005:26 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Leaves of Absence - Medical Leave Policy 2005:22 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Leaves of Absence - Military Leave Policy 2005:24 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Leaves of Absence - Political Leave Policy 2005:25 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Leaves of Absence - Sabbatical Leave Policy 2005:20 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Leaves of Absence - Unpaid Personal Policy 2005:23 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Legal Representation and Indemnification Policy 1999:10 1999 06 Administration and Finance  
Management and Use of University Instructional Space Policy 1999:2 1999 11 Academic Affairs  
Medical Waste Management Policy 1997:44 1997 09 Administration and Finance  
Medical Withdrawal from the University Policy 18:2 2018 01 Academic Affairs  
Mercury Minimization Policy 2015:06 2015 06 Administration and Finance  
Message Center Request Form n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Transfer Agreement (MACRAO) Policy 2010:1 2015 05 Academic Affairs  
Michigan College of Optometry Resource n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Policy 2015:3 2015 02 Academic Affairs  
Military Duty Pay Policy 2005:35 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Mobile Application Privacy Policy 2018:05 2018 03 Administration and Finance  
Mobile Communication Devices Policy 2014:04 2013 09 Administration and Finance  
Motor Vehicle Parking and Traffic Regulations Resource n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Moving Expenses Policy 2016:13 2016 05 Administration and Finance  
Nepotism And Favoritism Policy 2005:19 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Network Operating Systems Policy 1999:14 1999 10 Administration and Finance  
Non-Discrimination Statement Resource n/a n/a Diversity and Inclusion  
Operations of Motor Vehicles on Sidewalks and Lawns Policy 2007:02 2006 08 Administration and Finance  
Overtime and Compensatory Time for Non-Exempt Employees Policy 2014:03 2013 08 Administration and Finance  
Paid Personal Days Policy 2005:30 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Part-Time Employment Policy 2014:01 2013 07 Administration and Finance  
Personal Assignment of University Vehicles Policy 2003:15 2003 10 Administration and Finance  
Personal Use of University Equipment Policy 2014:05 2014 01 Administration and Finance  
Personal Use of University Technology Policy 1997:55 1997 12 Administration and Finance  
Facilities Management Departmental Procedures Resource n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Facilities Management Safety Manual Resource n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Policy Review Process Process n/a 2020 06 Ferris State University  
Political Activities of Employees Policy 2005:28 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Portable Outdoor Event Structures Policy 2004:04 2005 01 Administration and Finance  
Posting and Quad Sign Policy n/a 2020 01 Student Affairs  
Post Tenure Review Policy and Procedure n/a 2007 11 Academic Affairs  
Preferred First Name Policy 2022-1 2022 08 Student Affairs  
Prioritization and Coordination of University Fundraising Activities Policy 2013:07 2013 07 Administration and Finance  
Privacy Policy for the Ferris State website (ferris.edu) Policy 2021:02 2021 02 Administration and Finance  
Probationary Period for Non-Bargaining Employees Policy 2005:06 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Procedures for Implementation of Faculty Qualification Standards Policy 2018: 2018 10 Academic Affairs  
Program Academic Minors Policy 2018:1 2018 01 Academic Affairs  
Prohibited Romantic Relationships Policy 2021:01 2020 12 Administration and Finance  
Project Request Form Form n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Promotions and Transfers Policy 2005:17 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Proper Use of Information Technology Resources Policy 2017:04 2017 10 Administration and Finance  
Public Safety - HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PSBL Policy 2004:01 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Purchasing Policy 2020:01 2018 07 Administration and Finance  
Readmission to the University After Academic Dismissal Policy 4:10 2004 10 Academic Affairs  
Recruitment Budget Policy 2001:2 2001 05 Academic Affairs  
Refunds for Students Called to Active Military Duty Policy 2016:09 2016 02 Administration and Finance  
Registered Student Organization Handbook n/a n/a Student Affairs  
Registration and Academic Guide Resource n/a n/a Student Affairs  
Release of Information About Students Form n/a 2007 07 Student Affairs  
Release Time Guidelines and Procedures 2018: 2018 02 Academic Affairs  
Release Time for Training and Professional Development Policy 2015:01 2014 11 Administration and Finance  
Religious Holidays Policy 1999:6 1999 11 Academic Affairs  
Repeating an Undergraduate Course Policy 2008:2 2008 12 Academic Affairs  
Requirements for a Grade of "Incomplete" Policy 2001:9 2008 03 Academic Affairs  
Research Misconduct Policy and Procedure 2015:2 2017 09 Academic Affairs  
Residence Life Policy 2012:01 2012 03 Administration and Finance  
Residence Life Policy Letter - Overnight Visitation Program RLP Policy 2011:01 2011 02 Administration and Finance  
Resignation Policy 2005:45 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Respiratory Protection Policy and Procedure 1997:42 1997 09 Administration and Finance  
Retention and Student Success Tutoring Policies Resource n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
Retention of Student Work, Grade Records, and Grade Appeals Policy 2010:3 2010 07 Academic Affairs  
Retirement Policy 2019:02 2019 06 Administration and Finance  
Retirement Plans Investment Policy 2017:03 2016 07 Administration and Finance  
Retirement Plans Investment Policy 2017:03 2016 07 Administration and Finance  
Review and Disposal of Surplus Real Estate Policy 2004:06 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Rights and Permission Form for Electronic Thesis, Dissertation, or Capstone Project Policy n/a 2013 04 Academic Affairs  
Risk Management Policy 1997:29 1997 09 Administration and Finance  
Risk Management and Insurance Policy 2004:09 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Sabbatical Leave Application and Guidelines n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
Salary Increase Policy 2005:36 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Satisfactory Academic Progress (FASAP) (Financial Aid) Resource n/a n/a    
Sexual Harassment Policy and Title IX Grievance Procedures Policy n/a 2020 08 Student Affairs  
Sick Time and Short Term Disability Policy 2019:01 2019 03 Administration and Finance  
SLA Program Attendance and Workshop Policies Resource n/a n/a Academic Affairs  
Smoking Policy 2022:01 2002 01 Administration and Finance  
Social Media Policy 2020:04 2020 10 University Advancement and Marketing  
Social Security Number Privacy Policy 2007:04 2006 09 Administration and Finance  
Staff/Administrator Compensation for Adjunct Instruction Guidelines 2018: 2018 08 Academic Affairs  
Student Accounts Receivables Write-Off Policy 2016:05 2016 03 Administration and Finance  
Student Community Standards - General Policy 2004:15 2004 10 Academic Affairs  
Student Complaint Policy Policy n/a 2020 03 Ferris State University  
Student Fee Policy 2017:02 2016 10 Administration and Finance  
Student Financial Services Administrative Withdrawal University Policy 2016:02 2015 07 Administration and Finance  
Student Financial Services Student Refund Policy 2019:15 2019 06 Administration and Finance  
Student Internship Full-Time Financial Aid Status Policy n/a 2018 11 Academic Affairs  
Student Use Of Respirators Policy 1997:39 1997 09 Administration and Finance  
Study Abroad Policy 2007:3 2007 11 Academic Affairs  
Sunset Policy on Fulfilling Undergraduate Degree Requirements Policy 2017:2 2016 08 Academic Affairs  
Tax Sheltered Annuities Policy 2005:49 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Technical Standards Resource n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Temporary Employees Policy 2005:03 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Termination Appeal Procedure 2005:09 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Termination of Employment Policy 2005:08 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Textbooks And Instructional Materials Policy 2013:1 2013 10 Academic Affairs  
The Ferris Foundation Bylaws Bylaws n/a 2017 11 University Advancement and Marketing  
Time and Effort Certification Policy and Procedures Policy 2019:04 2018 10 Administration and Finance  
Time Reduction Policy 2005:43 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Total Withdrawal and Refunds (Student Financial Services) Resource n/a n/a    
Trademark Licensing Program Policy 2014:06 2014 04 Administration and Finance  
Transfer Credit Policy 2001:6 2020 05 Academic Affairs  
Transport of Sick and Injured Policy 2008:10 2008 03 Administration and Finance  
Transportation and Travel Policy 2012:15 2012 07 Administration and Finance  
Treatment of Students Injured in Class Policy n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Tuition Benefits Program Policy 2013:40 2013 05 Administration and Finance  
Tuition Waiver and Tuition Specific Awards Policy 2016:11 2016 02 Administration and Finance  
Undergraduate Academic Probation/Academic Probation Warning Policy 2009:02 2009 02 Academic Affairs  
University Catalog Policy 2004:14 2004 11 Academic Affairs  
University Closing or Canceling of Classes Policy 202301 202301 Administration and Finance  
University Exclusive Beverage Policy 2019:07 2019 02 Administration and Finance  
University Programs and Activities Involving Minors Policy n/a 2018 04 Academic Affairs  
University Rate Schedule 2022-2023 Resource 2022-2023 2022 05 Administration and Finance  
University Records Management Policy 2010:06 2010 01 Administration and Finance  
Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Policy 2018:02 2017 09 Administration and Finance  
Unrestricted Funds and Other Temporary Funds Policy n/a 2010 03 University Advancement and Marketing  
Use of Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Policy 2018:04 2017 11 Administration and Finance  
Use of Electronic Signs Policy 2011:01 2010 10 Administration and Finance  
Use of Grounds Guidelines n/a 2019 07 Student Affairs  
Use of Grounds and On Campus Posting Forms Resource n/a n/a Administration and Finance  
Use of Interdepartmental Requisitions to Transfer Funds Policy 2005:01 2005 07 Administration and Finance  
Use of University Email Policy 2017:06 2016 09 Administration and Finance  
Use, Rental, and Lease of University Facilities Policy 2012:14 2012 07 Administration and Finance  
Use, Storage, and Disposal of PCB Equipment Policy 1997:43 1997 09 Administration and Finance  
Vacant Position Salaries Policy and Procedure 2000:4 2000 05 Academic Affairs  
Vacation Policy 2005:32 2004 10 Administration and Finance  
Volunteer Firefighters/Emergency First Responder Time Off Policy 2006:01 2006 05 Administration and Finance  
Wage Assignment Policy 2007:05 2006 09 Administration and Finance  
Waste Minimization Program Policy 2002:04 2002 09 Administration and Finance  
Workers' Compensation Policy 2014:02 2013 07 Administration and Finance