University Policies

Academic Calendar

Explains key guidelines for the construction of calendars across Indiana University's campuses.

Academic Distinction and Honors

Establishes standards for graduating with academic distinction and honors for baccalaureate and associate degree candidates.

Academic Freedom

Describes the the purpose and guidelines of academic freedom for faculty.

Academic Specialist Appointments

Details the responsibilities, appointment terms, rights and privileges of, and benefits afforded to academic specialists.

Accepting Electronic Payments

Establishes guidelines for receiving and processing electronic payments efficiently, consistently, securely, and in a controlled manner.

Access to and Maintenance of Academic Employee Records

Details procedures for maintaining academic employee records and for public, university administrators, and academic employee access to such records.

Accommodation for Religious Observances

Establishes provisions for making reasonable accommodations to allow students to observe their religious holidays.

Accrual Accounting

Establishes requirements for maintaining university operations and preparing compliance reports on the accrual basis of accounting each fiscal year.

Adjustments to Budget

Defines the procedure for establishing new budgets after the start of the fiscal year.

Administrative and Clerical Salaries on Federal Sponsored Awards

Provides direction for when and how the salaries of administrative and clerical personnel required for the performance of a sponsored project may be charged as a direct cost to the sponsored award.

Adverse or Unsafe Working Conditions

Communicates accommodations for employees facing adverse working conditions such as loss of electricity, building damage, or personal safety hazards.

Adverse Weather

Communicates expectations for work during occasions of bad weather or adverse road conditions and time off for when campus is closed.

Advertising Policy for Academic Instructional Positions

Details guidelines for advertising academic instructional positions so they meet Department of Labor requirements.

Affordable Care Act for Academic Employees

Clarifies the university's policies regarding the appointment of academic employees in compliance with the Affordable Care Act.

Agreements With Overseas Institutions And Cross-Border Activities

Details requirements governing agreements with overseas institutions of research or higher education for two-way exchange of faculty or students.

Allowable Travel Payments to Faculty Members on Leave

Establishes provisions for using university funds to pay travel expenses for faculty members on leave who are involved in work that benefits IU.

Alternative Work Schedules

Details types of alternative work schedules and criteria for requesting/approving such schedules to accommodate the personal needs of IU employees.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy

Details IU's commitment to and procedures for accommodating the needs of faculty, staff, students, and guests with disabilities.

Animals in Buildings

Establishes guidelines that owners must follow when bringing their animals to university buildings or grounds.

Annual Reports for Faculty and Librarians

Establishes guidelines for faculty and librarian annual reports which cover the previous year’s professional activities and accomplishments.