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CategoryTitle
FinancialBusiness Assets Administrative PolicyAsset, Fixed Asset
FinancialPetty Cash and Change Funds (Domestic) Administrative PolicyChange Fund, Petty Cash
FinancialDepartmental Deposits Administrative Policy and ProcedureCash Sale, Deposit, Student Financial Services
FinancialTravel, Entertainment, and Business Expense Policy and ProcedureAdmission Charge, Advance, Airfare, Amusement Tax, Approval, Auto Rental, Automobile, Baggage Fee, Business Purpose, Car, Card Fee, Card Inventory, Card Security, Club Dues, Conference Registration, Credit Limit, Declined PCard, Declined Transaction, Digital Card, Disputed Item, Disputed PCard Transaction, Disputed Transaction, Documentation, Donation, Entertainment, Entertainment Tax, Family Travel, Forest Funds, Fraud, Fraudulent Use, Gift Card Log, Gift Cards, Gratuity, Guest Travel, Home Office, Hotel, Independent Contractor, Internal Service Delivery, International Travel, ISD, Lecturer, Local Meal, Lodging, Lost Gift Card, Lost PCard, Meal, Membership, Mileage, Moving Expense, Order Cards, PCard, PCard Application, PCard Limit Decrease, PCard Limit Increase, PCard Reconciliation, PCard Violation, Per Diem, Performances, Personal Automobile, Plastic Card, Prizes, Processing Time, Professional License, Rail, Reimbursement, Relocation, Rental, Research Participant Incentive, Research Participants, Sales Tax, Speaker, Spend Authority, Spousal Travel, Stolen Gift Card, Stolen PCard, Student Travel, Taxi, Ticket, Tip, Transportation, Travel, Travel Status, University Guest, US Bank, Violation, Warehouse Club
FinancialCharitable Contributions Made by the University Administrative PolicyAward, Charitable Contribution, Charitable Organization, Contribution, Donation, Gift, Prize
FinancialReynolda Campus Procurement PolicyBuying, Competition, Contract, Contract Management, Direct Pay, Evaluation Matrix, Grant, Group Purchasing Organization (GPO), Lease, PCard, Preferred Supplier, Procure-to-Pay, Procurement, Purchase Order, Purchasing, Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Social Responsibility, Spend Analysis, Spend Authority, Supplier Diversity, Supplier Management, Sustainability
FinancialBusiness Continuity Management Administrative PolicyBusiness Continuity, Continuity, Disaster Recovery
FinancialGolf Cart Administrative PolicyGolf Cart
FinancialCost Transfers and Cost Allocations Administrative PolicyAward, Cost Transfer, Federal, Grant, Journal, Sponsored
FinancialGifts, Prizes, and Awards from University Funding Sources Administrative PolicyCard Fee, Card Inventory, Charity, Digital Card, Donation, Employee Achievement Award, Forest Funds, Gift Card Log, Gift Cards, Internal Service Delivery, ISD, Lost Gift Card, Order Cards, Plastic Card, Prizes, Research Participants, Retirement, Stolen Gift Card, US Bank
FinancialEndowment and Restricted Gifts Administrative Policy & ProcedureCurrent Use, Donor Restricted Fund, EN, Endowment, Finance, Gift, Restricted Fund, SP
FinancialAgency Fund Administrative PolicyAgency Fund
FinancialIdentity Theft Prevention Program (Red Flags) PolicyID Theft
FinancialStudent Account Credit Balance Administrative ProcedureStudent Refund
FinancialFee Portal Administrative ProceduresFee Portal
FinancialPayment Card Acceptance Administrative PolicyCredit Card, Debit Card, Payment Gateway, PCI
FinancialMobile Communication Devices (MCDs) Administrative Policy
FinancialTax Guide for International VisitorsHonorarium, International, Visa, Visitor
FinancialEffort Reporting Administrative PolicyAudit, Award, Compensation, Effort, Federal, Grant, Sponsored, Time
FinancialDeficit Resolution of Restricted Funds on Fixed Price and Milestone Agreements Administrative Procedure – Sponsored ResearchAward, Deficit, Federal, Grant, Non-Payment, Restricted, Sponsored
FinancialCost Principles, Audit, and Administrative Requirements for Sponsored Activities Administrative PolicyAdministration, Audit, Award, Federal, Grant, Sponsored
FinancialCapital and Operating Projects Administrative PolicyCapital, Operating, Project
FinancialResidual Balance on Fixed Price and Milestone Agreements Administrative Procedure – Sponsored FundsFacilities & Administration, Indirect Cost, Residual Balance, Sponsored Research
FinancialJournal Entry Posting Administrative Policy & ProcedureJournal Entries, Journal Entry Posting
FinancialDisaster Relief Assistance Administrative PolicyChaplain’s Emergency Fund, Crisis Response Fund, Disaster Relief Assistance
FinancialCampus Apartment Guests Administrative Policy & ProceduresCampus Apartment Guests, Tax Policies, Temporary Use of On-Campus Apartments
FinancialUnderwater Endowment Funds Administrative ProcedureDonor-restricted Gifts, Endowed Gifts, Endowment, Underwater Endowment Funds
FinancialInternational Employer of Record Administrative Policy & ProcedureInternational Employer of Record
FinancialCash Management Administrative Procedure for Federal and Non-federal Sponsored FundsAward, Cash Management, Federal, Grant, Non-federal, Sponsored
FinancialFiscal Compliance Administrative Procedure for Federal and Non-federal Sponsored FundsAward, Compliance, Federal, Grant, Non-federal, Sponsored
FinancialSubrecipient Monitoring Policy – Federal FundsAward, Compliance, Federal, Non-federal, Pass-through entities, Pass-through entity, Sponsored, Subrecipient
FinancialDepartment of Education Related Party Disclosure Administrative ProcedureCompliance, Department of Education, Disclosure, Related parties, Related party
FinancialAssociated Program Cost Administrative PolicyAPC, Associated Program Cost, Direct cost, Donor-restricted Gifts, Indirect Cost
FinancialContract & Spend Authority Policy and ProcedureContract, Spend Authority
FinancialStudent Disbursement GuideFinancial Aid, Payments to Students, Student Disbursement
Human ResourcesNon-Discrimination on the Basis of DisabilityADA, ADAAA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, Disability, Non-Discrimination
Human ResourcesRecruitment and SelectionHiring, Recruitment
Human ResourcesEducation Benefits for EmployeesEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesStudent EmploymentStudent
Human ResourcesStandard Work Week and Hours of WorkWork Week
Human ResourcesTuition Reduction for Dependent ChildrenDependent, Tuition, Tuition Concession, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesTuition Reduction for SpousesTuition Concession, Tuition Reduction for Spouse
Human ResourcesRetirementRetirement
Human ResourcesPhased Retirement ProgramPhased Retirement Program, Retirement
Human ResourcesPersonnel RecordsStudent
Human ResourcesPaid Time OffCarryover, Leave, Paid Time Off, Personal Leave, PTO, Sick Leave, Vacation
Human ResourcesVoluntary Shared PTO LeaveDonate PTO, Paid Time Off, PTO, Shared Leave
Human ResourcesHolidays and Holiday Premium PayHolidays, Leave, Paid Leave, PTO, Reynolda Campus Holidays
Human ResourcesAdministrative Leave and Release TimeLeave, PTO, Release
Human ResourcesInclement Weather and Other Unusual ConditionsCancellation, Closing, Delay, Inclement Weather, Weather, Weather Closing
Human ResourcesWorkers’ Compensation LeaveInjury, Workers’ Comp, Workers’ Compensation Leave, Workman’s Comp
Human ResourcesShort Term DisabilityDisability, Family and Medical Leave, FMLA, Illness, Injury, Short Term Disability
Human ResourcesFaculty Medical and Parental LeaveBirth, Faculty Medical Leave, Faculty Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Parental Leave
Human ResourcesFamily and Medical LeaveFamily Leave, FMLA, Medical Leave
Human ResourcesParental Leave (Staff)Adoption, Birth, Leave, Maternity Leave, Parental Leave
Human ResourcesBereavement LeaveBereavement, Death, Funeral, Leave
Human ResourcesCivil LeaveCivil Leave, Jury Duty, Leave
Human ResourcesMilitary Leave and Reemployment RightsLeave, Leave of Absence, Military Leave, National Guard, Reservist
Human ResourcesLeave Without PayLeave Without Pay
Human ResourcesNepotismEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesConsensual RelationshipsEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesWhistleblower Non-RetaliationEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesSubstance Abuse PreventionEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesSmoke-FreeEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesWorkplace Violence PreventionEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesWeapons on CampusEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesStaff Grievance and Appeal ProcessEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesCorrective Actions and Dismissal of StaffEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesStaff SeparationsEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesReductions in ForceEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesCreating and Amending HR PoliciesEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesSeparation PayPay, Separation
Human ResourcesFlexible Work for StaffBenefits, Flexible Work, Remote Work
Human ResourcesProtection of MinorsCrimes Against Minors, Mandatory Reporting, Minors
Human ResourcesRetiree Death BenefitRetirement
Human ResourcesStaff CompensationEducation Benefit, Educational Assistance, Tuition, Tuition Reduction
Human ResourcesNotice of Privacy PracticesBenefits, Health Plan, Insurance
LegalContract Management PolicyContract
LegalJoint Venture PolicyAffiliations with Taxable Entity, Joint Venture, Partnership
LegalCampaign and Political ActivityCampaign Activity, Civic, Political Activity
LegalDemonstrations, Chalking and Posting Policychalk, demonstration, posting, protest
Facilities and Campus ServicesDesign GuidelinesArchitect, Construction, Design, Engineer
Facilities and Campus ServicesGreen Building PolicyConstruction, LEED, Renovation, Sustainability
Facilities and Campus ServicesTree Care PlanConstruction, Landscaping, Tree
Facilities and Campus ServicesLock and Key PolicyKey, Lock, Locksmith
Facilities and Campus ServicesDig Permit PolicyDig, Digging
Facilities and Campus ServicesConstruction and Demolition WasteConstruction, Demolition, recycling, waste
Facilities and Campus ServicesLearning Spaces Design Guidelinesclassroom, Design, guidelines, Learning spaces
Environmental Health & SafetyAsbestos Management PolicyAsbestos
Environmental Health & SafetyBloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control PlanBiohazard, Biosafety, Bloodborne Pathogen, Infectious Material, Laboratory Safety
Environmental Health & SafetyPermit Required Confined Space PolicyConfined Space, Fall Protection, Mechanical Hazard, Trenching
Environmental Health & SafetyLockout Tagout PolicyLockout, LOTO, Tagout
Environmental Health & SafetyElectrical Safety PolicyElectrical Safety, Lockout, LOTO, Tagout
Environmental Health & SafetyFall Protection PolicyContractor, Fall Hazard, Mechanical Hazard
Environmental Health & SafetyHazard Communication PolicyHazard Communication, Hazard Pictogram, Hazard Warning, Laboratory Safety, Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Environmental Health & SafetyHearing Conservation PolicyAudiogram, Dosimeter, Hearing Protection
Environmental Health & SafetyHot Work Policy – Welding, Cutting, BrazingCutting, Electric Shock Hazard, Fire Hazard, Hot Work, Welding
Environmental Health & SafetyLadder Safety PolicyLadder Safety, Metal Ladder, Wooden Ladder
Environmental Health & SafetyRespiratory Protection PolicyFit Test, Medical Evaluation, PPE, Respirator Type, Respiratory Hazard
Environmental Health & SafetyMachine Guarding PolicyBarrier Guard, Guard, Pinch Point, Safety System
Environmental Health & SafetyMold Management PlanMoisture, Mold
Environmental Health & SafetyPersonal Protective Equipment PolicyBiological Safety, Glove, Laboratory Safety, PPE, Respirator Type
Environmental Health & SafetyPublic Access Defibrillation Program (PAD) PolicyAED, CPR, First Aid/CPR/AED Training, PAD
Environmental Health & SafetyPowered Industrial Vehicle / Equipment PolicyFleet Service, Forklift, Mechanical Hazard, Platform Lift, Powered Indutrial Equipment, Scissor Lift
Environmental Health & SafetyRefrigerant Compliance PlanCFC, Halocarbon, Refrigerant, Refrigeration Equipment
Environmental Health & SafetySilica Exposure Control PlanAction Level (AL), Hazard Communication, Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL), Silica Exposure, Time Weighted Average (TWA)
Environmental Health & SafetySteam Safety PolicyAtmospheric Monitoring, Confined Space, Fall Protection, LOTO, Stored Energy
Environmental Health & SafetyTrenching and Excavation PolicyExcavation, Project Manager, Trenching
Environmental Health & SafetyContractor Safety GuideContractor, Contractor Safety Guide, Project Manager, Subcontractor
Environmental Health & SafetyConferences and Summer Camps Safety Guidelines and AgreementConference, Laboratory Safety, Summer Camp
Environmental Health & SafetyIntegrated Contingency Plan (ICP)Above Ground Storage Tank (AST), Chemical Spill, Gasoline Spill, Oil Spill, Underground Storage Tank (UST)
Environmental Health & SafetyUse of Controlled Substances in Research GuidelinesControlled Substance, Laboratory Safety
Environmental Health & SafetyInstitutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Authority StatementBiohazard, Biological Safety, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), NIH Guideline, Recombinant DNA
Environmental Health & SafetyRadiation Safety ManualLaboratory Safety, Radiation Safety, Radiological Material
Environmental Health & SafetyWater Management Plan to Reduce Legionella GrowthLegionella, Water Safety
Environmental Health & SafetySharps Annual Review FormBiological Safety, Bloodborne Pathogen, Needle, Sharp
Environmental Health & SafetyResearch Regulatory Review FormLaboratory Research Requirement
Environmental Health & SafetyFree Range Cat PolicyCats, Feral Cats, Free-Range Cats
Environmental Health & SafetyLab Safety PlanLab Safety, Laboratory, Laboratory Safety, Safety
Hospitality & Auxiliary ServicesPolicy on Use of Space by External GroupsCampus, Conference, Event, Event Facilitator, External Group, Non-University Event, Space Usage
Hospitality & Auxiliary ServicesMeal Plan AdministrationMeal, Student, Student Meal
Information SystemsComputer Management PolicyComputer, Information, Security
Information SystemsCybersecurity Incident Response PolicyComputer, Cybersecurity, Incident, Information, Security
Information SystemsInformation Security PolicyComputer, Information, Security
Information SystemsPolicy on Responsible and Ethical Use of Computing ResourcesComputing, Ethical, Information, Security
Information SystemsTargeted Harassment Support ResponseBias, Harassment, Information, Security, Support, Targeted
Information SystemsPassword StandardInformation, password, Security, Standard
Information SystemsWFU End User License Agreements (EULAs)agreements, end user, license
Information SystemsCopyright Policycopyright
Information SystemsVideo Conferences (Large)Computer, Information, Security, Video Conference
Information SystemsEmail Use PolicyEmail, Security, Technology
ResearchResearch MisconductMisconduct, Research
ResearchReynolda Campus Intellectual Property PolicyIntellectual Property, Research
ResearchResearch Misconduct ProceduresResearch
ParkingBoot and Tow Administrative PolicyBoot, Parking, Tow
ParkingVehicle Fleet & Driver Management ProcedureDriving, Fleet, Parking, Vehicle
ParkingFaculty / Staff Parking and Transportation Administrative ProcedureParking, Payroll Deduction, Transportation
ParkingEvent Parking Reservation PolicyEvent, Parking
ParkingCarpool PolicyCarpool, Parking
ParkingMotorcycle, Moped, and Scooter PolicyMoped, Motorcycle, Parking, Scooter
ParkingParking Rules and RegulationsParking
International TravelInternational Travel PolicyGlobal, Health, Insurance, International, International Travel, Safety, Security, Travel
Campus LifeBuilding Access PolicyBuilding Access, Security
Campus LifeDeacon Health Immunization PolicyDeacon Health, Immunizations
ComplianceConflicts of Interest or Commitment PolicyAdministrative Management Plan, Audit and Compliance, Compliance, Conflict of Commitment, Conflict of Interest, Management Plan, Outside Commitment, Research Conflict
Institutional EquityDiscrimination, Harassment, and RetaliationADA, ADAAA, Americans with Disabilities Act, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, Disability, Non-Discrimination
Institutional EquityTitle IX & Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy & Grievance ProcessGender-Based Harassment, Relationship Violence, sexual assault, Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Stalking, Statutory Rape
Institutional EquityNon-Discrimination StatementBias, Gender-Based Harassment, Harassment, Relationship Violence, retaliation, sexual assault, Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Stalking, Statutory Rape