Policies & Procedures

12 Passenger Van Policy

A Faculty Guide to Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Absence Return Policy (Facilities)

Academic Affairs Policies and Procedures

Link to policies and procedures

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

Academic integrity lies at the very heart of any university. This is particularly true of Siena with its strong Franciscan tradition and its dedication to fostering sound moral growth.

Acceptable Use Policy

Establishes the appropriate use of Siena University’s information technology resources in a responsible manner, in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and regulations.

Administrator and Staff Voluntary Unpaid Vacation Policy

Administrator Paid Personal Time Policy

Administrator Paid Sick Time Policy

Administrator Vacation Time Policy

Americans with Disabilities Act Policy

Animal Policy

APPEAL OF ASSIGNED GRADES

The procedure for appeal

APPEALS TO SIENA IRB DECISIONS

Authority to Act

Authority to Act - Statement

Background Screening Policy

Blood Donation Leave Time

Bookstore Policy

CAMPUS EXTERIOR POLE LIGHTS

Campus Message Center Policy

Campus Scheduling Policy

Canvas Maintenance Calendar Policy

To identify a timeline for processes completed by Information Technology Services (ITS) Systems Administrators

Catering - Full Service

Catering for Pickup or Delivery

Cell Phone Policy (employee provision)

Cell Phone Use Policy

Census Day Policy

Check Request Policy

The Check Request form is used to process reimbursements to individuals for expenses incurred on behalf of the University and for services rendered by Independent Contractors.

Class Attendance for Full-time Employees

Community Standards

Standards for living together

Computing Use Policy

In 2022 this policy was replaced by the Acceptable Use Policy

Conference Services & Outside Rental Policy

Siena University permits the rental of its facilities and services to non-university organizations engaged in appropriate activities, provided these activities do not interfere with the University’s educational mission or daily business practices.

Conflict of Interest

the University expects all members of the University to carry out their responsibilities with the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior

Corporate Credit Cards

Credit Card Policy

Types of university credit cards and who can receive them

Credit Hour

Dangerous Weapons Policy

Data Classification Policy

Describes classification “buckets” which define the level of control needed for each individual datum.

DISCLOSURE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

use this form to disclose intellectual property

Discrimination and Harassment Policy

Disorderly or Disruptive Classroom Behavior

This policy outlines procedures to follow and consequences of disorderly or disruptive classroom behavior.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

E-Communications Policy

Users of Siena’s electronic mail (email) services are expected to act in accordance with the University’s Computer Use Policy and with professional and personal courtesy and conduct.

Electric Scooters, Bicycles, Skateboards, and Similar Transportation Devices Policy

Siena University prohibits the use, storage and charging of electric scooters, bicycles, skateboards and similar transportation devices

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Use Policy

Defines the use of electric vehicle charging stations on the Siena campus by faculty staff, students and those visiting the University.

EMERGENCY CLOSURE AND REOPENING

Emergency Evacuation for Students, Staff, Faculty and Administrators with Disabilities

Emergency Response and Information

Emotional Support Animal Policy

Employee Separation/Suspension Removal of IT Services Policy

Standards for removal or temporary inactivation of Faculty, Staff, Administrators, contractors, volunteers, etc. with Siena University network accounts

Employment of Foreign Nationals

Examinations

Export Controls

Facilities Usage Policy

General Policies

Faculty Office Hours

Faculty Paid Sick Time Policy

FACULTY TESTING ACCOMMODATION GUIDE

File Sharing and Copyright

Downloading or distributing copyrighted material without explicit permission from the copyright owner is against the law.

Fiscal Year

Food Allergy Policy

food allergies and safety precautions

Fundraising

Gifts to Departments and Programs

GRADING POLICY

The means by which grades will be determined.

Guest Policy/Registration

Guidelines for Interacting with Minors on Campus

handshake PRIVACY POLICY

Hazing

Health Requirements for Students

Hybrid and Online Course Development MOU

Form for development of Hybrid and Online courses

Hybrid and Online Course Development Stipend Request

Form used to apply for a stipend

HYBRID AND ONLINE COURSE POLICY

Establishes policies and guidelines for the development and offering of online and/or hybrid courses

Hybrid and Online Course Policy: Appendix A

Definitions of E-learning

Hybrid and Online Course: Recommendations for Syllabus Elements

Recommended Syllabus Elements

Identification Cards/Saint Cards

IN-PERSON RESEARCH POLICY

Inclement Weather - Classes

Inclement Weather and Snow Policy - Student Life

Inclement Weather, Administrators and Staff

Information Regarding the Use, Distribution and Sharing of Copyrighted Works

Institutional Use of Generative and Agentic Artificial Intelligence: Privacy, Security, and Compliance

Siena University supports the responsible use of generative, agentic, and emerging AI to enhance learning, teaching, research, and administrative operations, in compliance with applicable laws and University policies.

Laptop and Portable Electronic Device Security Policy

Applies to all Siena University owned laptops or any device or storage medium that contains university data.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND WITHDRAWAL FROM THE University

Students who are not returning to Siena University are required to complete a Leave of Absence and Withdrawal form.

Library Faculty Vacation Time Policy

LOGOS, FONTS & LICENSING INFORMATION

Long Term Parking

MEDICAL AND RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION POLICY

Medical Leave

Mileage Reimbursement

Missing Student Notification Policy and Procedures

New York Paid Family Leave

Nondiscrimination Statement

Siena University is committed to promoting a learning and working environment where discrimination and harassment is not tolerated.

Office of Accessibility Policy Handbook

On Campus Residency Policy

status as a residential or commuting student is determined at the time of admission

Paid Prenatal Personal Leave Policy

Siena University will provide eligible employees with paid prenatal personal leave in accordance with this policy and applicable law

Parking

PASSWORD POLICY

Establishes a standard for the creation of strong passwords, the protection of those passwords, and the frequency of changing these passwords.

Patent Ownership and Management Policy

PERSONAL AIR CONDITIONERS

PERSONAL SPACE HEATERS

Petty Cash

Policy Template

MS Word Document to be used when creating new policies.

Post Office

Posting Policy

What can/can not be posted and where

Preferred Name Policy

To inform users of the Siena University website of the information that may be collected and how it is managed and used by the University.

Prohibition on Political Campaign Intervention

Protection of Minors

This Policy creates an independent duty to report immediately suspected cases of child abuse.

Purchasing Policy

It is the policy of Siena University to insure that all University resources are utilized in an efficient, appropriate manner by authorized individuals of the University.

Refund Policies

Refunds schedule for any student who withdraws from the University, drops a class, or drops from full to part-time status

Religious Accommodation Policy

The University’s commitment to provide a reasonable accommodation of an individual’s sincerely held religious belief

Rights of Employees to Express Breastmilk in the Workplace

Rights of Nursing Mothers

Rules for the Maintenance of Public Order

Every university which maintains a campus is required to adopt rules for the maintenance of public order.

School of Business - Professional Development Funds Policy

Assistance to faculty members in obtaining or retaining their qualification as a Scholarly Academic or a Scholarly Practitioner

School of Science - Faculty Travel Policy

Self-Disclosure of Arrests and Convictions Policy

Service Animals

Sexual Misconduct

Sexual Misconduct Response Guide

Siena University Brand Style Guide

Siena University Data Classification Levels

Siena University Data Use Agreement

Siena University Research Misconduct Policy

Siena University Speakers’ Policy

Siena Vehicle and Driver Policy

Smoking / Tobacco Free Campus Policy

Snow Conditions

SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES

Solicitation and Vendor Policy

any solicitation involving an exchange of goods and/or money

Special Accommodations Policy

Special Housing Accomodations

requests for single rooms, reduced occupancy rooms, air conditioning units installed for the fall and springtime, and/or a meal plan modification.

Stalking Policy

STANDARD WORK ORDER CHARGES

Student Athlete Handbook

Student Bill of Rights

STUDENT CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY

Student Employee Paid Sick Time Policy

Student Handbook

A resource and reference guide to University operations, policies, guidelines, terms, conditions and regulations.

Student Health Insurance

Student Health Insurance Policy

Student Internal Complaint Policy

Student Payroll Policies and Procedures

Procedures and policies that apply to students employed under the University’s “regular” payroll program.

Student Records

Student Residence Temperature During Shoulder Seasons

Student Summer Housing

Here's all the information you need to know about staying at Siena for the summer:

Subpoenas and Other Legal Documents

Support Staff Paid Sick Time Policy

Support Staff Personal Time Policy

Support Staff Vacation Time Policy

Syllabus Content Requirements and Recommendations

Tailgating Policy

Teaching Load with Online Courses Policy

how online courses count in a faculty member’s teaching load.

telework application process

Telework Application

Telework Policy

Temporary Account Policy

(Student Workers, etc.)

Testing Accommodation & Distraction Reduced Location Policy and Protocol

Testing Accommodations for quiz, test, exams that you would like to receive accommodations on

The MacDonnell Career and Internship Center Recruiting Policy

Threat Assessment Policy

TRANSFER CREDIT, SUBSTITUTION AND WAIVERS POLICIES

Transgender Housing Policy

Travel and Entertainment

Siena University will reimburse its faculty, staff and other authorized individuals for authorized University related travel and entertainment expenses.

University Obituary Policy

To provide clear guidelines for publicizing the obituaries of University faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni and donors.

Vacation Housing Requests

The Office of Community Living does allow for students to apply to stay on campus over various breaks during the academic year.

VENDOR ACCESS TO IT RESOURCES POLICY

Defines the standards for vendors accessing resources on Siena University’s network.

Visitation and Guest Policy

Voting Leave Policy

WAIVER FOR OFF CAMPUS CATERER - FULL SERVICE

WAIVER FOR OFF CAMPUS CATERING - PICK UP OR DELIVERY

Welfare of the Community (Amnesty) Policy

Siena University strongly encourages students to report domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, or sexual assault, discrimination and harassment to University officials