ERG 000.02: Principal Guide

The ERG provides policies, procedures, and practices specific to OAE where provided the authority and delegated the responsibility. It is an employee’s responsibility to know and abide by other established principal guidance relevant to their position. These may include federal, state, and institutional governance. 

Throughout the ERG, guidance from superseding authorities as well as references for administrative processes are noted.  Although specific links are provided for frequently used guidance, employees should familiarize themselves with relevant sections of the following:  

• WSU Administrative Manuals
  • Board of Regents Policy Manual (BORPM) 
  • Executive Policy Manual (EPM) 
  • Business Policies and Procedures Manual (BPPM) 
  • Safety Policies and Procedures Manual (SPPM) 

• Academic Policies and Procedures 

• Academic Regulations (Registrar)
  • Graduate School Policies and Procedures (Graduate School) 
  • Educational Policies and Procedures Manual (Faculty Senate) 

• Personnel Manuals
  • Faculty Manual (Faculty Senate) 
  • Administrative Professional Handbook (Human Resource Services) 

• Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 

• Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 

• Sponsored Programs
  • Office of Research Support and Operations (ORSO) Policies and Guidelines (ORSO) 
  • Human Research Protection Program/Institutional Review Board (HRPP/IRB) Manual (Office of Research Assurances–HRPP/IRB) 
  • Uniform Guidance for Federal Projects (Office of the Federal Register) 
  • Cost Principles  

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The following are WSU policies all employees must be aware of: 

Alcohol and Drug Policy 

Policy Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment 

Workplace Violence Policy 

Bullying Prevention and Reporting 

Use of University Property 

Electronic Communication Policy 

University Ethics Policy  

Accident Prevention Responsibility  

WSU Service and Support Animals Policy