Policies - Human Resources

Signed copies of the following policies are on file in the Office of Human Resources.

Affirmative Action (English): Indiana University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing leadership in taking affirmative action to assure equal education and employment rights for all persons.
Affirmative Action (Spanish): Politica Anti-Discriminatoria de IUP
Annuitant Hiring Policy: The Annuitant Hiring Policy provides guidelines to request the hire of a retiree from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Background Investigation Policy: This university policy is written to ensure a consistent level of pre-employment background investigations for successful candidates for all positions at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Class Attendance Policy for IUP Personnel: Class attendance policy for IUP personnel
Drug Free Workplace Policy Statement: IUP's policy statement for a drug-free workplace
Hiring Requirements for Managers: This policy outlines the hiring requirements for managers at IUP.
Inclement Weather Policy and Procedures: Indiana University of Pennsylvania is committed to the safety and security of its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As such, the decision whether the university should close or remain open is based on the overall concern for the university community.

Research Misconduct Policy: This policy defines the ethical code which governs research conducted by IUP managers, administrators and staff, defines misconduct in research, establishes procedures for holding an inquiry and, if necessary, an investigation into any allegation of possible misconduct.
Sexual Harassment Policy: IUP is committed to maintaining a learning and work environment that is free from sexual harassment.
Smoking: Policy regarding smoking in IUP buildings and facilities
Statement of Nondiscrimination (English): IUP is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action for its students, employees, and applicants.
Statement of Nondiscrimination (Spanish): Declaracion de no discriminacion de IUP
Surveillance Camera Policy: The objective of this policy is to regulate the use of surveillance cameras in order to protect the legal and privacy interests of the university and the university community. The Surveillance Camera Policy can be found on the Office of Public Safety website.
Volunteerism Policy: Includes the PA State System of Higher Education Board of Governor's policy on Volunteerism and the procedure to become a volunteer.