The Administrative Policy and Procedure 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. Although the policies are current at the time of publication, the University reserves the right to change its policies and procedures at any time without formal notice. In the unlikely event of a conflict between the APM and the Board of Regents Rules and Regulations, the BOR has precedence. Comments, questions, and revisions may be submitted to the Office of the President.
Chapter 1: History, Mission, General Organization and Governance
- 01: History of Sul Ross State University – 7/2013
- 02: The University’s Mission – 6/2024
- 03: Accreditation – 9/2023
- 04: Facilities – 11/2023
- 05: TSUS Board of Regents – 10/2024
- 06: Administrative Structure – 11/2023
- Organizational Charts – 1/2022
- 07: University Committees – 7/2013
- 08: Faculty Assembly Councils – 7/2013
- 09: External Councils and Committees – 7/2013
- 10: Center for Big Bend Studies – 4/2012
- 11: Statement on Governance – 7/2013
- 12: Role and Scope of Rio Grande College – 7/2018
- 13: Substantive Change Policy and Procedures – 6/2022
Chapter 2: General University Policies, Procedures and Information
- 00: Policy Development Review Guidelines – 6/2022
- 01: Use of University Property – 5/2012
- 02: University Facilities Use Policy – 5/2012
- 03: Facility Openings/Closures – 11/2023
- 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 – 9/2015
- 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
- 21:1 Externally Sponsored Grants and Contracts Pre-Award – 7/2017
- 21:2 Externally Sponsored Grants and Contracts Post-Award – 7/2017
- 22: Scholarship Award Guidelines Committee Responsibilities – Under Revision
- 23: Prohibited Initiatives – Diversity Equity and Inclusion – 1/2024
- 24: Public Records Requests – 7/2023
- 25: Children at Work – 6/2016
- 26: Fund-Raising Policy – 11/2014
- 27: Library Services for Rio Grande College – 2/2013
- 28: Signatures for Internal Transactions – 3/2016
- 29: Animals on Campus – 6/2015
- 30: Service and Assistance Animals – 4/2017
- 31: Scholarship Policy and Procedures Manual – 6/2015
- 32: Granting an Honorary Degree – 4/2024
- 33: Firearms on Campus – 5/2016
- 34: Child Abuse Reporting and Training – 7/2017
- 35: Administrative Survey Policy (combined with APM 2.36)
- 36: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Policy and Procedures – 3/2023
Chapter 3: Business Affairs and Services
- 01: Delegation of Authority – 8/2022
- 01.05: Travel Regulations – 1/2023
- 02: Purchasing – 9/2014
- 02.05: Contract Administration/Management – 8/2024
- 03: Central Receiving and Supply – 5/2012
- 04: Audiovisual Media Services – Under Revision
- 05: State Property Accounting and Responsibility – 11/2023
- 06: Procedures on Returned Checks – 5/2012
- 07: Cash Handling Procedures – 2/2017
- 08: State Sales Tax Exemptions and Responsibilities – 5/2012
- 09: Textbooks – 5/2012
- 10: Guidelines for ANRS Livestock – 5/2012
- 11: Facilities and Administration Costs Policy – 9/2012
- 12: Account Manager Policy – 5/2015
Chapter 4: Student Affairs and Services
- 01: Student Programming Board – 4/2012
- 02: Student Name Change – 5/2012
- 03: Student Employment – 1/2017
- 04: Student Service Fee Revenue Allocations – 5/2012
- 05: Student Short-Term Loans – 1/2013
- 06: Residential Living Policy and Exemptions – 2/2013
- 07: Student Grievance Procedure – 08/2023
- 08: Policy on Sexual Harassment of Students – 11/2023
- 09: Policy on Prohibition of Racial Harassment – 11/2023
- 10: Disciplinary Hearing Committee – 11/2023
- 11: Student Travel and Off-Campus Activities Guidelines – 5/2012
- 12: Disabilities Accommodation Policy for Students – 4/2012
- 13: Student Rights and Responsibilities – Under Review
- 14: Transfer and Award of Academic Credit – 11/23
- 15: Credit Hour Policy – 11/23
- 16: Anti-Discrimination Policy for Pregnant and Parenting Students – 1/2024
- 17: Freedom of Speech & Expressive Activity – 6/2024
Chapter 5: Employment and Employee Policies and Procedures
- 01: Employment Policies and Procedures – 1/2023
- 02: Fringe Benefits – 7/2021
- 03: Longevity Pay – 7/2016
- 04: Employee Leave – 9/2016
- 05: Grievance Procedure for Staff Employees – 1/2022
- 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 – 9/2023
- 10: Policy on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention – 1/2017
- 11: Placeholder –
- 12: Return to Work Policy – 7/2016
- 13: Performance Planning and Appraisal Policy – 1/2021
- 14: Staff Development Policy – 7/2024
- 15: Temporary Employment Policy – 5/2012
- 16: Disciplinary Actions Policy and Procedures – 1/2017
- 17: Disabilities Accommodation Policy for Employment – 1/2017
- 18: Dependent/Spouse Scholarship Program – 7/2024
- 19: Energy Conservation Days Policy – 7/2016
- 20: Research Incentive Policy – 2/2013
- 21: Placeholder
- 22: Compensation in Excess of Base Salary – 10/2013
- 23: Moving Expenses Policy – 5/2014
- 24: Outside Employment Policy – 6/2017
- 25: Conflict of Interest Policy – 6/2017
- 26: Intellectual Property – Under Review
- 27: Workplace Lactation Policy – 7/2017
- 28: Remote Work, Telecommuting, and Flexible Work Schedule Policy
- – Staff and Administrators – 7/2021
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 – (please refer to Chapter 2.27)
- 09: RGC Scholarship Award Guidelines and Committee Responsibilities – (please refer to Chapter 2.22)
Chapter 7: Office of Information Technology Policies
- 01: Information Security – 10/2018
- 02: Placeholder
- 03: Computer Software Policies & Standards – 7/2013
- 04: Appropriate Use of Information Tech. Resources – 3/2019
- 05: Network Management – 4/2017
- 06: Webpage Guidelines – 7/2013
- 07: DMCA Policy – 7/2013
- 08: Server Management – 4/2017
- 09: Data Classification – 10/2016
- 10: Hardware Standards – 10/2018
- 11: Placeholder
- 12: Administrator Access – 8/2016
- 13: Environmental Security – 4/2017
- 14: Physical Access – 4/2017
- 15: Website Privacy & Security – 10/2018
- 16: Placeholder
- 17: Placeholder
- 18: Electronic Communications – 5/2016
- 19: ID Card Policy – 8/2018
- 20: Social Media – 12/2023
- 21: Access Control – 5/2024
- 22: Awareness Training – 5/2024
- 23: Audit & Accountability – 5/2024
- 24: Security Assessment & Authorization – 5/2024
- 25: Configuration Management – 5/2024
- 26: Contingency Planning – 5/2024
- 27: Identification & Authentication – 5/2024
- 28: Incident Response – 5/2024
- 29: Maintenance – 5/2024
- 30: Media Protection – 5/2024
- 31: Network Management – 5/2024
- 32: Physical & Environmental Protection – 5/2024
- 33: Planning – 5/2024
- 34: Program Management – 5/2024
- 35: Personnel Security – 5/2024
- 36: Risk Assessment – 5/2024
- 37: System & Services Acquisition – 5/2024
- 38: System & Communications Protection – 5/2024
- 39: Server Management – 5/2024
- 40: System and Information Integrity – 5/2024