Policies
2:3 Course Syllabus
2:4 Student Academic Misconduct and Academic Appeals
2:5 Class Attendance
2:7 Utilization of Course Management System (D2L) in Teaching and Learning
2:8 Student Opinion Surveys of Faculty Instruction
2:9 Academic Amnesty
2:10 Textbook
2:11 Study Abroad and Travel Warnings
2:12 Student Organization Travel and Field Trips
2:13 Emeritus Faculty Designation
2:14 Adjunct Faculty Appointments
2:15 Graduate School - Change of Grade for -798 and -898 Course Work
2:16 Recording of Classroom Lectures and Distribution of Course Materials by Students
2:17 Credit Requirements for Graduate Credential Programs
2:18 Publication Delays for Theses and Dissertations
2:19 Graduate Assistants and Fellows
2:20 Academic Administrative Appointments and Related Salaries
2:21 Quality Assurance for Online and Hybrid Courses
2:22 Use of Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Degree Requirements
2:23 Public Access
2:24 Internships and Other Experiential Learning Opportunities for University Students
2:25 Determining Minimal Faculty Qualifications
2:26 Graduate Admission and Progression
2:27 Graduate Faculty and Graduate Student Advisory Committee
2:28 Reading Placement
2:29 Non-Student Minors
2:30 Out-of-State Educational Activities
2:31 External University Advisory Boards
2:32 Visiting Scholars
4:1 Employment Background Checks
4:2 Five Year Leadership Review of Administrator (View Additional Resources)
4:3 Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination and Affirmative Action
4:5 Prevention of Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
4:8 Volunteers
4:9 Conflict of Interest Reporting and Approval
4:11 Employees Seeking and Holding Elective Political Office
4:12 Delegation of Authority in Employment Actions
4:13 Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
5:1 Contract, Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding Review and Approval
5:3 Clothing Provided to Employees
5:4 Household Moving Allowance
5:5 Journal Vouchers
5:7 Fraud Policy
5:8 Service or Recharge Center Rates
5:9 Fixed Assets
5:13 Cell Phone Stipends and State-Owned Cell Phones
5:14 Event Ticket Sales and Accessible Seating
5:15 Employee Travel
5:16 Consulting Contracts
5:17 Institutional Representation Funds
5:18 Reporting Works of Art and Historical Treasures
5:19 MyJacks Cards
5:20 Credit Card Payments
5:21 Property Management
5:22 Research Subject and Incentive Payments
5:23 Awards and Prizes
5:24 Goods or Services Sold to the General Public
5:25 Allowable Expenses for Student Programs
5:27 Fixed Price Award Residual Balances
5:28 Administrative Withdrawal for Accounts Receivable Balances
5:29 Cost Share
5:30 Participant Support Costs on Sponsored Projects
5:31 Program Income from Sponsored Projects
5:32 Charging Direct Costs on Sponsored Projects
5:33 Cost Transfers on Sponsored Projects
5:34 Minimum Effort on Sponsored Projects
5:35 Purchasing Policy
5:36 Department Responsibilities with University Funds
5:37 Gift Acceptance
5:38 Affiliated Entities
6:1 Utility Vehicles
6:2 Media Access to University Property
6:3 Naming of University Facilities, Programmatic Units or Funded Academic Honors
6:4 Sale of Alcohol on University Property
6:5 Telecommunications Equipment and Facilities
6:6 Smoking and Tobacco Free Campus
7:1 Acceptable Use of Social Media
7:3 Digital Millennium Copyright Act
7:4 Legal Holds
7:5 Acceptable Use of Information Technology Systems
7:7 Anti-Virus Use and Updates
7:8 Remote Access and Authentication
7:10 User Account Creation and Management
7:11 Updating and Patching Operating Systems
7:12 Technology Purchases
7:13 IT Security Policy for Employees Leaving the University
8:1 Export Controls
8:2 Responsible Conduct of Research Training
8:3 University Reporting of Applications for External Funding
8:4 Indirect Cost Recovery (F&A)
8:6 Institutional Animal Care and Use
8:7 Protection of Human Subjects
8:8 Sponsored Programs Risk Management Fund
8:9 Research Infrastructure Improvement Fund
8:10 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
10:1 Football Tailgating
10:2 Notification that a Student is Missing
10:3 Community Notification of Potential, Imminent or Active Threat to the University
10:4 Dangerous Weapons and Firearms
10:5 Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Policy
10:6 Cameras Used for Safety and Security
10:7 Emergency Closings
10:8 Exclusion of Members of the Public for Disruption of University Activities or for Misconduct
10:9 Fire Alarm System Response, Maintenance and Testing
10:10 Fire Safety
10:11 Clery Act Compliance
10:12 Environmental Health and Safety
Additional Resources:
Forms
- Academic Appeals Reporting Form
- Academic Misconduct Resolution Form
- Student Comments Option for Student Opinion Surveys
- Academic Amnesty Petition Form
- Travel Warning Policy Waiver Request Form
- Release and Waiver of Liability; Assumption of Risk Agreement; Indemnity Agreement; and Consent to Medical Treatment and Emergency Contact Form
- Student Activities/Trips Authorized Request Form for University-Sponsored/Recognized Trip Absence
- Request for Field Trip Charge
- Academic Administrative Stipend Guidelines
- Request to Use Graduate Credit to Fulfill Undergraduate Degree Requirement
- Addendum to Publication Agreement
New and Recently Revised Policies
04/05/2024 Award and Budget Revision to Sponsored Projects (revised University Policy 5:39)
04/04/2024 Personal Transportation Device Storage and Safety (new University Policy 10:14)
04/03/2024 Fireworks, Pyrotechnics and Flame Effects (new University Policy 10:13)
Draft Policies
Pertinent draft policies will be posted here to allow for feedback from the campus community. You are encouraged to review and send comments or questions regarding any of the draft policies to the University Policy Manual Editor.
Communications and Branding
(New policy implementing BOR Policy 1.7.6 to create standards and expectations for institutional communications and brand management to preserve and protect a cohesive message and image.)
Revised Authorized University Text Messages (7:15)
(Revised University Policy 7:15; The policy was revised to align with the new Communications and Branding policy.)
Revised University External Websites (7:14)
(Revised University Policy 7:14; The policy was revised to align with the new Communications and Branding policy.)
Revised Acceptable Use of Social Media (7:1)
(Revised University Policy 7:1; The policy was revised to align with the new Communications and Branding policy.)
Revised Campus-Wide Posting (6:9)
(Revised University Policy 6:9; The policy was revised to align with the new Communications and Branding policy.)
Revised Student Organization Travel and Field Trips (2:12)
(Revised University Policy 2:12; The policy was revised to provide clarification on the university’s process for overnight accommodations associated with student travel.)
Additional Links of Interest
- South Dakota Board of Regents Policy Manual
- South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources State Employee Handbook
- SDSU Assessment Handbook
- SDSU Faculty Handbook
- SDSU Student Handbook
- SDSU Student Organization Handbook
- South Dakota Board of Regents Records Retention Manual
- South Dakota Administrative Rules
- South Dakota Codified Laws
- Office of SDSU General Counsel
- Alcohol Service Permit Process Frequently Asked Questions