Administrative Policy Manual
The Administrative Policy Manual is a publication of Sul Ross State University which describes the policies and procedures governing the operation of the university. The APM is designed to reflect the executive management of SRSU in accordance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Rules and Regulations, The Texas State University System; and local, state and federal law, as applicable. SRSU employees are expected to be familiar with and follow the policies and procedures outlined in the APM in the performance of their duties and responsibilities. Revisions to the manual are ongoing, and the date of the most recent update is indicated after the links to each of the sections. Comments, questions, and revisions may be submitted to Yvonne Realivasquez in the Office of the President.
Chapter 1: History, Mission, General Organization and Governance
- 01: History of Sul Ross State University - 5/2012
- 02: The University's Mission - 11/2012
- 03: Accreditation - 3/2012
- 04: Facilities - 3/2012
- 05: TSUS Board of Regents - 2/2013
- 06: Administrative Structure - 3/2012
- 07: University Committees - 5/2012
- 08: Faculty Assembly Councils - 5/2012
- 09: External Councils and Committees - 5/2012
- 10: Center for Big Bend Studies - 4/2012
- 11: Statement on Governance - 3/2012
- 12: Role and Scope of Rio Grande College - 5/2012
Chapter 2: General University Policies, Procedures and Information
- 00: Policy Development Review Guidelines - 6/2012
- 01: Use of University Property - 5/2012
- 02: University Facilities Use Policy - 5/2012
- 03: Facility Openings/Closures - 4/2012
- 04: Consumption/Possession of Alcoholic Beverages - 5/2012
- 05: Tobacco Free Policy - 5/2012
- 06: Admission to University Activities - 4/2012
- 07: Art Gallery Exhibition Policy - 3/2012
- 08: Posting Regulations - 5/2012
- 09: Key and Card Access Systems - 4/2012
- Key and Card Access Form - 4/2012
- 10: Museum of the Big Bend Collection Policy - 11/2010
- 11: Competition with Private Enterprise - 5/2012
- 12: Facilities Named in Honor of... - 5/2012
- 13: Release of News and Information - 4/2012
- 14: Typographical and Printing Services - 1/2013
- 15: Compliance with State and Federal Regulations - 5/2012
- 16: Publication Guidelines and Printing Procedures - 1/2013
- 17: Advertising Alcohol in University Publications - 5/2012
- 18: Departmental Brochures - 5/2012
- 19: University Symbols - 5/2012
- 20: Fraud Policy - 5/2012
- 21: Externally-Sponsored Grants and Contracts - Under Revision
- 22: Scholarship Award Guidelines Committee Responsibilities - Under Revision
- 23: ADA Accommodations (moved to APM 4.12 and APM 5.17)
- 24: Public Records Requests - 3/2012
- 25: Children at Work - 5/2012
- 26: Fund-Raising Policy - 5/2012
- 27: Library Services for Rio Grande College - 2/2013
Chapter 3: Business Affairs and Services
- 01: Travel Regulations - 5/2012
- 02: Purchasing - 9/2012
- 03: Central Receiving and Supply - 5/2012
- 04: Audiovisual Media Services - Under Revision
- 05: State Property Accounting and Responsibility - 5/2012
- 06: Procedures on Returned Checks - 5/2012
- 07: Cash Handling Procedures - 5/2012
- 08: State Sales Tax Exemptions and Responsibilities - 5/2012
- 09: Textbooks - 5/2012
- 10: Guidelines for ANRS Livestock - 5/2012
Chapter 4: Student Affairs and Services
- 01: Student Programming Board - 4/2012
- 02: Student Name Change - 5/2012
- 03: Student Employment - 5/2012
- 04: Student Service Fee Revenue Allocations - 5/2012
- 05: Student Short-Term Loans - 1/2013
- 06: Residential Living Policy and Appeals - Under Revision
- 07: Student Grievance Procedure - 5/2012
- 08: Policy on Sexual Harassment of Students - 5/2012
- 09: Policy on Prohibition of Racial Harassment - 5/2012
- 10: Disciplinary Hearing Committee - 5/2012
- 11: Student Travel and Off-Campus Activities Guidelines - 5/2012
- 12: Disabilities Accommodation Policy for Students - 4/2012
Chapter 5: Employment and Employee Policies and Procedures
- 01: Employment Policies and Procedures - 5/2012
- 02: Fringe Benefits - 5/2012
- 03: Longevity Pay - 5/2012
- 04: Employee Leave - 5/2012
- 05: Grievance Procedure for Staff Employees - 5/2012
- 06: Employee Payroll Consideration Upon Separation - 5/2012
- 07: Recognition of Employees Upon Retirement - 5/2012
- 08: State Liability for Conduct of State Employees - 5/2012
- 09: Sexual Harassment Policy - 5/2012
- 10: Policy on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention - 5/2012
- 11: Employee Assistance Program - 5/2012
- 12: Return to Work Policy - 5/2012
- 13: Performance Planning and Appraisal Policy - 5/2012
- 14: Staff Development Policy - 5/2012
- 15: Temporary Employment Policy - 5/2012
- 16: Disciplinary Actions Policy and Procedures - 5/2012
- 17: Disabilities Accommodation Policy for Employment - 5/2012
- 18: Cellular Phone Service Policy - 5/2012
- 19: Energy Conservation Days Policy - 6/2012
- 20: Research Incentive Policy - 2/2013
- 21: Facilities and Administration Costs Policy -9/2012
Chapter 6: Rio Grande College has now been incorporated into the APM in the chapters relevant to each section.
- 01: Role and Scope of the Rio Grande College (please refer to Chapter 1.12)
- 02: Administration of Rio Grande College (please refer to Chapter 1.06)
- 03: Coordination and Implementation of Academic Programs (Please refer to Chapter 1.06 and Faculty Handbook under Academic Programs)
- 04: Registration of Students (please refer to Student Handbook, as well as Registration webpage)
- 05: Student Financial Aid (please refer to Chapter 2.22, Chapter 4.05, Student Handbook, and SRSU Financial Aid webpage)
- 06: Business Affairs and Services (please refer to Chapter 3)
- 07: Closing Classes - Removed from APM
- 08: Agreement of Record with Public Libraries - (plese refer to Chapter 2.27)
- 09: RGC Scholarship Award Guidelines and Committee Responsibilities - (please refer to Chapter 2.22)
Chapter 7: Data and Security Management Policies
- 01: Information Security Policy - 8/2012
- 02: Computer Equipment Replacement Policy - 8/2012
- 03: Computer Software Policies and Standards - 8/2012
- 04: Appropriate Use of Information Technology Resources - 8/2012
- Email Listserves Procedures - 3/2013
- 05: Network Management - 8/2012
- 06: Web Page Publishing Guidelines - 8/2012
- 07: Intellectual Property Rights - 8/2012
- 08: Server Management - 8/2012
- 09: Confidential Data Policy - 3/2012
- 10: Hardware Standards - 4/2012
- 11: Non-Consensual Access Policy - 6/2012
- 12: Administrator Access Policy - 11/2012
- Administrator Access Form - 11/2012
- 13: Environmental Security - 2/2013
- 14: Physical Access Policy - 2/2013
- 15: Website Privacy and Security - 4-2013