A University Policy should generally be an official statement expressing the position of the University on an issue of University-wide importance. A University Policy:

  • Has broad application across University constituencies;
  • Exists to achieve compliance with applicable policies, laws, and organizational requirements; promote operational efficiencies; support the University's mission; reduce institutional risk; and/or promote ethical standards, integrity, and accountability;
  • Carries an expectation for compliance and consequences for non-compliance;
  • Is approved within the administrative authority of the University; and
  • Is a governing principle that mandates or constrains actions, establishes rights or obligations, or guides the decisions and actions of the University.

The University Policy Library is a compendium of the university’s general operating policies and procedures. The included policies are approved by University leadership and typically apply to the entire institution. However, the University Policy Library does not contain all the policies of the university.

The university is subject to many outside laws and regulatory requirements. Policies are often developed in response to these outside requirements or to facilitate compliance by the university community with such requirements.

If you are unable to find a particular policy, please send an email to: Compliance@sfbu.edu.

If you see a needed revision or correction to a policy, please contact the Policy Owner listed at the bottom of the policy. If no policy owner is listed, please contact: Compliance@sfbu.edu.