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Chapter 1 - General

1.A.1  Policy on Policies
1B.0.1.1  Reasonable Accommodations in Employment
1B.1.1  Equal Opportunity and/Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education 
  - Procedure 1B.1.2 Preferred Name
1B.3  Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence
  - Procedure 1B.3.1 Sexual Violence
1B.4  Reasonable Accommodation Policy
  - Procedure 1G.1.1 Student Data Privacy  

Chapter 2 - Students

2.1  Campus Student Association
2.2  State Residency Requirements
 - Procedure 2.2.1 State Residency Reclassification
2.3  Student Involvement in Decision Making
2.6  Intercollegiate Athletics
2.8  Student Life
2.8.2  Student Tuition Stipends
2.9  Satisfactory Progress
2.20  Counseling Services
2.20.1  Immunization Policy
2.20.2  Recruitment
2.22  Student Internships

Chapter 3 - Educational Policies

3.1  Student Rights & Responsibilities
3.2  Academic Program Inventory
3.3  Student Assessment
3.3.1  Assessment/Placement
3.3.2  Assessment Policy
3.4  Admissions
3.5  PSEO/Contract Training
3.6  Code of Conduct
3.7 Statewide Student Association
3.8  Complaint/Grievance
3.10  Academic Program Review
3.15  Advanced Placement
 - Procedure 3.15.05 Advanced Placement
3.15.1  Advanced Standing
3.16  International Bacalaureate Credit
 - Procedure 3.16.1 International Bacalaureate Credit
3.17  Graduation Requirements
3.17B  Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates
3.17.1  Grading System
3.17.3  Early Out
3.18  Course Test-Out
 - Procedure 3.18.1 Course Test-Out
3.19  Other Nationally Recognized Examinaton Programs
 - Procedure 3.19.1 Other Nationally Recognized Examination Progrms
3.20  Health and Safety
3.20.1  Consumer Information/Student Right to Know
3.20.2  Approved Absences for Students
3.21  Transfer Credit
3.21.1  Clock Hour Conversion
3.22.A  Course Outline
3.22.B  Course Syllabi
3.23  Military Training
 - Procedure 3.23.1 Military Training
3.24  Institutional Mission Policy
3.25  Degree Granting Authority
3.26  Intellectual Property
3.26.1  Video and Audio Recordings of Classroom Lectures
3.27  Copyright
3.28  Charter School Sponsorships
3.29  Definition of College Credit
3.29.1  Credit Limit Policy
3.29.2  Faculty Test Out
3.30  Academic Calendar
3.30.1  Schedule
3.30.2  Distance Learning Coursework
3.30.3  Interactive Class Scheduling
3.30.4  Interactive Television Inclement Weather
3.32  Faculty Credentialing
 - Procedure 3.32.2 Faculty Hiring
3.33 College Level Examination Program
 - Procedure 3.33.1 College Level Examination Program
3.35  Advisory Committee Policies
3.381  Career Information

Chapter 4 - Human Resources

4.4  Weather & Emergency Closing/Cancellations
4.5  Student Employees
4.8  Emeritus Status For Faculty
4.9.1  Faculty Performance Management
4.9.2  Non-Faculty Performance Management
4.11  Non-Faculty Hiring Plan
4.13  Hiring Relatives
4.14  Recruitment Travel Expense Reimbursement
4.15  Enrollment in Courses During Work Hours
4.16  Classified Staff Development
4.17  Unclassified Staff Development
4.19  Sponsorship of International Employees for Lawful Permanent Residency
4.20.1  Alcohol and Other Drug Use
4.20.2  Employee Uniform Guideline

Chapter 5 - Administration

5.0.1.1  Solicitation
5.9  Operating Budget
5.10  Reserves and Year-End Balances
5.11  Tuition and Fees
5.12  Refunds for Dropped Courses and Withdrawals
5.12.1  Military Service and Veterans with Disabilities
5.12.2  Deferments
5.12.3  Tuition Waiver for Persons Under Guardianship 
5.12.5  Payment Plan
5.13  Information Technology Administration
5.14  Procurement and Contracts
5.16  Risk Management and Insurance
5.18.1  Controlled Substance
5.18.2  Use of Tobacco Products
5.19  Travel Management
5.20  Special Expenses
5.21 Possession or Carry of Firearms
5.22.1 Acceptable Use of Computers and Information Technology Resources
5.22.2 Cellular and Mobile Device Policy
5.24 Safety and Security Compliance
 - Procedure 5.24.1 Hazardous Waste Management and Donated Materials
5.25 Security Cameras
5.26 Locker Policy

Chapter 6 - Facilities Management

6.4  Facility Use
6.4.4  Pets on Campus
6.44  Animals on Campus
 - Procedure 6.44.1 Service Animal Procedure
6.20.0  General Safety & Security Statement
6.20.3  Safety Committees
6.20.4  Campus Security
6.20.5  Employee Right-to-Know
6.20.6  Community Right-to-Know
6.20.14  Bombs and Bomb Threats

Chapter 7 - Finance

7.3.3  Purchasing Credit Card Program Procedure
7.6.1  Service and Repair
7.7  Grant Development  
  - Procedure 7.7.1 Grant Sign-off
7.20.1  Paper Charge Back Procedure