Policies & Procedures
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General
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.01 Policies and Procedures
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.07 Intellectual Property
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.08 Prohibited Initiatives - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.11 Accreditation
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.13 Shared Governance
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.01.01 Policy and Procedure Creation and Revision
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.02.01 Assignment and Reassignment
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.03.01 Use of Lamar Institute of Technology Motor Vehicles and Equipment
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.03.02 Use of Lamar Institute of Technology Owned Tools and Office Equipment
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.03.03 Home Use
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.03.04 Mail
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.03.05 Cell Phone Allowance
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.01 Gratuities and Kickbacks
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.02 Conflict of Interest
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.03 Conflict of Commitment
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.04 Nepotism
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.05 Confidentiality
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.06 Competency
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.07 Publicity of Individuals
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.08 Political Activities
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.09 Financial Reporting
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.10 Fraud
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.11 Consensual Relationships
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.12 Whistleblower Act Protections
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.04.13 Interaction with Foreign Adversaries
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.05.01 Off-Campus Speakers in College Facilities
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.05.02 Publications and Posters
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.05.03 Parades, Demonstrations, and Rallies
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.05.04 Alleged Violations of Freedom of Speech and Expression
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.07 Intellectual Property
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.08 Prohibited Initiatives - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.11 Accreditation
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.11.01 Institutional Accreditation Liaison
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.11.02 Substantive Change
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.11.03 Faculty Credentials
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.11.04 Programmatic Accreditation
- Professional Standards Handbook
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.13 Shared Governance
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.13.01 Faculty Senate
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.1.15.02 Assessment of Student Learning for Each Educational Program
Campus Health and Safety
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01 Safe and Healthy Campus Environment
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.04 Alcohol on Campus
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.06 Campus Carry
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.08 Criminal Background Checks
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.01 Office of Campus Safety
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.02 Safety Committee
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.03 Child Abuse Reporting and Training
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.04 Harassment and Discrimination
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.05 Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.06 Public Access Defibrillation
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.07 Drug-Free Workplace
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.08 Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.09 Workplace Violence
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.10 Emergency Notification
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.11 Reporting Emergency Situations
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.12 Crisis Management/Emergency Recall
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.13 Active Shooter Response
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.01.14 Bicycles and Scooters on Campus
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.04 Alcohol on Campus
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.04.01 Social Events With Alcohol
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.04.02 Approval to Purchase Alcohol
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.06 Campus Carry
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.08 Criminal Background Checks
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.08.01 Conducting Background Checks
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.2.08.02 Current Employees and Self-Reporting
Information Resources
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.3.01 Information Resources Management
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.3.02 Appropriate Use of Information Resources
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.3.03 Electronic and Information Resources Accessibility
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.3.04 Information Security Program
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.3.05 Information Security Control Standards
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.3.06 Use of Cloud Services
Appendix A Initialisms
Appendix B Glossary
Guidelines for Use of AI
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.3.02 Appropriate Use of Information Resources
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.3.03 Electronic and Information Resources Accessibility
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.3.04 Information Security Program
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.3.05 Information Security Control Standards
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.3.06 Use of Cloud Services
Appendix A Initialisms
Appendix B Glossary
Guidelines for Use of AI
Finance and Operations
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.4.02 Identity Theft Prevention
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.4.02.01 Detecting Identity Theft
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.4.03.01 Lodging and Meal Expenses
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.4.03.02 Mileage, Parking, and Tolls
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.4.03.03 Travel by Rented or Public Conveyance
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.4.03.04 Special Circumstances
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.4.03.05 Request to Travel
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.4.03.06 Travel Voucher
Human Resources
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.02 Recruitment and Employment
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.02.02 Procedures for Filling Positions
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.02.15 Promotion, Transfer, or Demotion
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.02.23 Corrective Review
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.04.01 Employee Training
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.04.02 Employee Education and Training Plan
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.04.03 Absence to Attend Professional Development
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.09.01 Family Medical Leave Act
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.09.02 Parental Leave
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.09.03 Overtime/Compensatory Leave
- Proceudre Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.09.04 Vacation Leave
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.09.05 Sick Leave
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.09.06 Sick Leave Pool
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.09.07 Sick Leave Direct Donation
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.5.09.08 Military Leave
Marketing and Communications
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.6.01 Publications and Branding
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.6.01.01 Approval for College Publications
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.6.02.01 News Media Interviews and Photography
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.6.02.02 Emergency/Crisis Communications
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.6.03.01 Requesting Promotional Items
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.6.04.01 Web Monitoring
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.6.05.01 Social Media Approval
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.6.05.02 Social Media Guidelines
Registrar
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.7.01 Admissions
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.7.01.01 General Admission Procedures
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.7.01.02 Additional Procedures Related to Dual Credit
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.7.01.03 Admission to Selective Programs
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.7.01.04 Academic Fresh Start
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.7.01.05 Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.7.09.01 Course Transfer Guidelines
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.7.09.02 Transfer Dispute
Student Affairs
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.8.01 Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.8.02 Student Code of Conduct and Discipline
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.8.02 Student Code of Conduct and Discipline
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.8.02.01 Administration of Student Justice
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.8.02.02 Student Appeals
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.8.02.03 Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.8.02.04 Student Grievance Procedures
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.8.02.05 Academic Dishonesty
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.8.09.01 Requesting a DORI Waiver
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.8.13.01 Military and Veteran Recruitment
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.8.13.02 Tuition and Fee Deferment for Veteran Educational Assistance
Instruction
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.01 Academic Freedom
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.04 Tutoring
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.05 Advisory Committees
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.07 Laboratory and Special Fees
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.08 Distance Education
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.10 Tenure
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.13 Schedule Building
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.01.01 Faculty Exercise of Academic Freedom
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.01.02 Instructional Philosophy
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.01.03 Final Exams
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.02.01 Removal of Students
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.04 Tutoring
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.05 Advisory Committees
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.05.01 Advisory Committee Membership
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.05.02 Advisory Committee Meetings and Minutes
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.07 Laboratory and Special Fees
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.08 Distance Education
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.08.01 Privacy and Third-Party Access in Distance Education
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.08.02 Use of Sites Outside of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Systems in Distance Education
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.08.03 Student Threaded Discussions or Forum Postings
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.08.04 Plagiarism Detection
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.08.05 Secure Credentials
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.10 Tenure
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.10.01 Procedures for Granting Tenure
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.11.01 Appointment of Program Directors
Policy Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.13 Schedule Building
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.13.01 Course Numbering
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.13.02 Course Offerings
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.14.02 Required Statements for Syllabi
- Procedure Â鶹ÊÓƵ.9.15.02 Faculty Work Schedules