• Policies

  • Faculty and Staff Policies

    The following policies are those applicable to Hamline University Faculty and Staff.

    Click here to see an alphabetical list of all Hamline University policies.



    Alcohol Policy: Serving Alcohol at Events
    The following policy covers alcohol use at certain events on the university premises.

    Computer Lab Software Policy
    In order to ensure the reliability and performance of software applications running in the computer labs, ITS has adopted this policy for all discipline-specific software applications needed.

    Drug Free Work Place Policy
    Hamline University is committed to promoting an environment that rejects substance abuse as an acceptable lifestyle, to helping individuals obtain help for substance abuse problems, and to encouraging individuals to make health decisions about alcohol and other drugs.

    Email Policy (Employees)
    All faculty and staff members are required to use their Gmail email account for Hamline-related correspondence.

    Ergonomics Policy
    An ergonomic program addressing workstation evaluations is a part of the university’s commitment to our safety and health.

    Faculty Handbook
    Hamline University Faculty Handbook: CLA, GLS, HSB, HSE

    Faculty Handbook: School of Law
    These faculty policies apply to all faculty members of the Hamline University School of Law.

    Faculty Rank, Tenure, and Evaluation Policy
    Hamline University seeks to sustain and improve its academic stature. Maintaining and improving the quality of the faculty is a critical means of achieving these ends.

    Release of Phone/Email
    Faculty telephone numbers and email addresses will only be released with permission from the faculty member. Faculty members should inform their school or program office of their preference for release of telephone numbers and email addresses.

    Religious Holiday Observance Policy
    Hamline University acknowledges that students follow many different religious faiths and practices, which occasionally require that students need to miss classes for holidays on dates when the university remains open.

    Restricted Funds
    This document is intended to assist university employees in managing restricted funds. Always refer to specific funding agreements, proposals, and university policy for clarification.

    Social Media
    Since social media is relatively new to many employees, here are some “best practice” guidelines to help you use these forums effectively, protect your personal and professional reputation, and follow university policies.

    Social Media: Official
    If your department is interested in creating an official user account for Hamline University on a social networking site, such as a “Hamline English Department” fan page on Facebook, the chair of the department (or a faculty or staff member with permission from the chair of their department) must contact the Public Relations department.

    Social Media: Personal
    Hamline University has adopted the following policy related to faculty and staff personal use of social media.

    Terms of Service for Use of Google Apps for Education
    This policy describes Hamline University's terms of service for the use of the Google Apps for Education services.

  • University news
    • For the eight consecutive year, Hamline will host the Minnesota State High School League (MSHL) Track and Field Championships (June 7 & 8).
    • Professor and Director of Forensic Sciences Sue Myster was featured in a story on WCCO regarding her work with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA).
    • Hundreds of teachers will come to Hamline July 15 - 18 to attend the 23rd Annual Summer Literacy Institute. The theme for this year is, Stretching Minds, Reaching Learners.

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