51Թ is not responsible for damage or loss of personal property on or off campus whether or not it is used on behalf of the University. Employees are advised to take precautions when using personal items on campus and are encouraged to guard against theft or damage by keeping personal property secure at all times.
Policies by Category
51Թ has adopted this Risk Analysis and Management Policy in order to recognize the requirement to comply with Information Security Requirements. Under the guidance of Senior Leadership, 51Թ will conduct periodic assessments of potential risks and vulnerabilities to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronic Protected Data of which we have been entrusted. Senior Leadership will be responsible for receiving, reviewing and acting upon the risk...
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019
51Թ takes reasonable and appropriate steps to conduct periodic technical and non-technical evaluations of its security safeguards in order to demonstrate and document the extent of the university’s compliance with its security policies and applicable laws and regulations. These safeguards include policies, controls, and processes, which are updated in response to environmental or operational changes affecting the security of Protected Data. The evaluations will be completed by a...
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019
The purpose of this policy and procedure is to confirm 51Թ’s compliance with federal HIPAA regulation 45 CFR §164.308(a)(8), which directs 51Թ to perform periodic evaluations of security safeguards, especially in response to environmental or operational changes, and are necessary to re-affirm that ePHI continues to be protected in accordance with the HIPAA Security Regulations. This policy reflects 51Թ’s commitment to comply with such regulations...
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014
To establish guidance regarding students or visitors bringing service or companion animals on University property and, if applicable, the process for appealing a decision relating to a qualifying animal. This policy does not apply to animals utilized for research or other scholarly activities.
Friday, Jan. 5, 2018
Provide severance pay and benefits to provide economic support for eligible staff and administrators for involuntary separations/terminations whose positions are eliminated, restructured, reduction in force, or involuntarily separated/terminated, with or without cause, and at the discretion of the university and approved by the Office of Legal Affairs and the Vice President of Finance and Administration. This policy applies to staff and administrators only.
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2025
Members of 51Թ (the “University”) community, guests and visitors have the right to be free from sexual harassment, violence, and discrimination. All members of the University community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. The University sexual misconduct policy has been developed to reaffirm this expectation and to provide recourse for those individuals whose rights have been violated. The University maintains a policy of...
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020
The purpose of this policy is to create a safer environment for customers by requiring that shoes and shirts be worn in all Forest Grove and Hillsboro campus dining areas. Customers serve themselves and/or carry hot food in small spaces carrying items of varying temperatures. Customers can easily bump into each other and/or drop food off their plate. To reduce the risk of slips and burns, customers must wear shoes and shirts at all times when entering and while inside all designated dining areas...
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025
The purpose and intent of this policy is to create an environment that is consistent with 51Թ’s commitment to improve the health and wellness of its community by creating a smoke free campus.
Thursday, Mar. 13, 2014
The University prohibits solicitation of its personnel or distribution of literature by outsiders at any time. Faculty and staff members are not permitted to solicit University Personnel or distribute unauthorized literature during working time or within the working areas of the University. No employee may directly or indirectly sell any item or post any literature within the University or on University property without proper authorization. Questions about this policy should be addressed to the...
Friday, Jun. 1, 2018
This policy ensures an approved and intentional process takes place when pursuing the addition or reduction of sport offerings in the Athletic Department. The opportunity to grow or reduce offerings for student-athletes at 51Թ must be undertaken with careful consideration to the institution as a whole, including the potential impact such a decision would have on the current academic, social, financial, and athletic environment on campus. This policy applies to Athletics Department...
Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2020
These policy handbooks supersede all previous publications issued by the University; as well as any express or implied representations previously made by persons employed by the University. These policies and procedures are necessarily general and may change as the University changes. PUN ID required to view the document. Updated in 2024
Friday, May. 30, 2014
51Թ is an academic community – a community where the pursuit of knowledge, understanding and skills are the common ideals, which unite us as its members. An academic community in which students, faculty and staff members come together in voluntary association is based upon the fundamental respect members maintain for themselves and for others. Personal integrity is valued above all else, and each community member is expected to maintain integrity in every situation no matter how...
Thursday, Jun. 26, 2014
The purpose of this policy is to establish a process and guidance for any 51Թ student seeking to resolve an alleged violation, directly affecting that student, of any of the policies or procedures of the university, college, or school in which the student is enrolled. This policy applies to any student enrolled at 51Թ and any grievance for which there is not an existing process established as set forth in a university handbook or policy (e.g., academic review...
Monday, May. 2, 2016
51Թ recognizes the importance of jury duty as a civic responsibility and aims to support students who have received a juror summons by offering reasonable academic and institutional support, keeping in mind that students may ask the court to defer their service to a later date. Students who are called to serve on a jury should consult with their instructors and academic advisors about the impact of their jury service on their course work and academic progress. Depending on the...
Tuesday, Jun. 1, 2021
This policy is designed to recognize that many students use first names other than their legal names to identify themselves. This policy makes official University use of preferred names for students in certain instances, while maintaining the official, legal name when required. Congruent with 51Թ’s commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive campus environment, this policy aims to support the transgender and gender-neutral student populations, as well as students who prefer...
Thursday, Mar. 8, 2018
The Student Records Retention Policy will do the following: retain student records as required by federal, state, and other regulatory agencies; preserve the records that are vital to the university; and provide needed documentation in the event of litigation.
Tuesday, Jul. 11, 2023
Based on the facts that Styrofoam (or expanded polystyrene) is petroleum based, (which is a nonrenewable resource and a significant emitter of greenhouse gases), non-biodegradable, a top contributor to hazardous waste, and releases toxic chemicals styrene and benzene when exposed to hot, acidic, alcoholic, or oily substances, this policy bans the further purchase of Styrofoam for 51Թ affiliated programs. Styrofoam foam food service containers shall not be sold, used, provided, or...
Thursday, May. 7, 2020