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.