Chapter 1: The University: History and Policy
Chapter 2: The 91±¬ÁÏ University Governance System
Chapter 3: Administrative Organization
Chapter 4: Conditions of Faculty Employment
Chapter 5: The Student Conduct Process
Chapter 6: Procedures Governing Academic Program Reviews, Additions, Relocations, Expansions, and Elimination
The handbook is updated on July 1 (all chapters) and January 15 (all chapters except chapter four which corresponds with faculty contracts) each year. The most recent version of the handbook is always available on this webpage, so we encourage you to avoid downloading the document.
If you have questions about the reformatting or need a copy of the Word version of any section of the handbook, please request a copy from:
Maegan Jossy | Executive Assistant to the Provost
maeganj@pacificu.edu
Transitional Policies
As part of the university wide restructuring, the transition in Academic Affairs, from a five-college structure to two academic divisions (Undergraduate and Graduate and Professional), the three approved transitional policies and processes are to ensure continued decision-making and support for students, faculty, and staff through university-level governance during this restructuring phase. (Read sent to university employees on June 30, 2025.)
Resources
University Faculty and Governance Handbook
College/Unit Governance Documents
New Academic Program Approval and Implementation
The approval process for new programs requires review and endorsement by all constituents in the university governance structure. The first step in this process is to submit a . For additional steps, resources, and information please visit the Academic Program Proposal Resources webpage.
For additional information please visit the proposals webpage.
Highlighted Policies
Consensual Relationship Policy
Human Resources Policies
Intellectual Property Policy
Political Campaign Activity Policy
Sustainability Policy
Title IX