Policies https://www.clarku.edu/policies/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Capital Asset Policy https://www.clarku.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/Capital-Asset-Policy-October-2024.pdf Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:03:10 +0000 https://www.clarku.edu/policies/?p=237 The Capital Asset Policy is designed to ensure a uniform understanding of Clark University’s capitalization policy for fixed assets.

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]]> Independent Contractor (IC) Policy https://www.clarku.edu/policies/independent-contractor-ic-policy/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:19:17 +0000 https://www.clarku.edu/policies-draft/?p=215 It is Clark University’s policy that an individual who is paid to provide services to the University must be hired as an employee unless the engagement satisfies the three-part Independent Contractor test defined in the Independent Contractor (IC) Policy. Download Independent Contractor Questionnaire Download Independent Contractor Services Contract

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]]> It is Clark University’s policy that an individual who is paid to provide services to the University must be hired as an employee unless the engagement satisfies the three-part Independent Contractor test defined in the Independent Contractor (IC) Policy.

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]]> Staff Parental Leave of Absence Policy https://www.clarku.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/Staff-Parental-Leave-of-Absence-Policy-and-forms.pdf Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:17:32 +0000 https://www.clarku.edu/policies-draft/?p=213 Effective January 1, 2016, regular full and part-time staff eligible for Family Medical Leave (FMLA), defined as having worked at Clark University for at least one year and/or a minimum of 1,250 hours during the previous 12 months, will be eligible to apply for up to eight weeks of paid parental leave.

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]]> Smoke-Free Campus Policy https://www.clarku.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/Smoke-Free-Campus.pdf Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:16:06 +0000 https://www.clarku.edu/policies-draft/?p=211 Clark University strives to create a community and atmosphere of mutual respect and wellness, as free from hazards as possible. Issues affecting the health, safety, and well-being of Clark University community members are important to mitigate wherever possible. As of August 18, 2020, smoking of any kind, including any electronic nicotine-delivery system or smoking device, is prohibited for the entire campus community in or within close proximity to all facilities, Clark-owned or -leased properties, and areas occupied or controlled by the University.

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]]> Hazing policy https://www.clarku.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/Clark-University-Hazing-Policy-Final-.pdf Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:07:08 +0000 https://www.clarku.edu/policies-draft/?p=202 Clark University complies with the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA) and Massachusetts laws related to hazing. Clark prohibits all hazing that meets either the federal definition of hazing under the SCHA or the Massachusetts definition of hazing. Hazing violates this policy and may also violate Massachusetts state law.

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]]> Website Policy https://www.clarku.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/Clark-Website-Policy.pdf Thu, 22 May 2025 16:35:11 +0000 https://www.clarku.edu/policies-draft/website-policy/ Clark's website is the University's face to the world. It is one of the first places prospective students visit when exploring colleges and universities. Thousands of alumni and friends use the website to learn about campus news and events. The site is also an excellent resource for current students, faculty and staff, as well as the press. Here are some tips for creating and maintaining departmental Web pages that put Clark's best face forward.

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]]> Clark’s website is the University’s face to the world. It is one of the first places prospective students visit when exploring colleges and universities. Thousands of alumni and friends use the website to learn about campus news and events. The site is also an excellent resource for current students, faculty and staff, as well as the press. Here are some tips for creating and maintaining departmental Web pages that put Clark’s best face forward.

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]]> Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Questionnaire https://www.clarku.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/Visa-Sponsorship-Eligibility-Questionnaire.pdf Thu, 22 May 2025 16:35:11 +0000 https://www.clarku.edu/policies-draft/visa-sponsorship-eligibility-questionnaire/ This questionnaire is designed to gather essential information to assess the eligibility and justification for sponsoring a staff member's visa. Please complete all relevant sections and provide any additional information that may be pertinent to the visa sponsorship request.

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]]> This questionnaire is designed to gather essential information to assess the eligibility and justification for sponsoring a staff member’s visa. Please complete all relevant sections and provide any additional information that may be pertinent to the visa sponsorship request.

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]]> Visa and Legal Permanent Residency Sponsorship Policy and Procedures https://www.clarku.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/Visa-and-Legal-Permanent-Residency-Sponsorship-Policy-and-Procedures_Final.pdf Thu, 22 May 2025 16:35:11 +0000 https://www.clarku.edu/policies-draft/visa-and-legal-permanent-residency-sponsorship-policy-and-procedures/ Clark University values the expertise and talents of international scholars, international non-faculty employees and researchers and supports sponsorship of foreign nationals (FN) for both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, as outlined in this policy. Visa sponsorships are based on the needs of the University and must qualify as a specialty occupation as defined by USCIS. The qualifying employee must have the appropriate educational and professional background.

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]]> Clark University values the expertise and talents of international scholars, international non-faculty employees and researchers and supports sponsorship of foreign nationals (FN) for both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas, as outlined in this policy. Visa sponsorships are based on the needs of the University and must qualify as a specialty occupation as defined by USCIS. The qualifying employee must have the appropriate educational and professional background.

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]]> Vehicles on Campus Policy https://www.clarku.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/Vehicles-on-Campus-Policy_Final.pdf Thu, 22 May 2025 16:35:11 +0000 https://www.clarku.edu/policies-draft/vehicles-on-campus-policy/ The general safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors as well as the overall appearance and first impression of campus grounds are very important to the University community and to its academic mission. This policy will ensure safe roads, sidewalks, paths and walkways. The University builds and maintains hardscape and softscape landscapes to facilitate the safe movement of persons and vehicles around campus. All persons who walk or ride, drive, operate, or park any vehicles on campus must obey all University traffic regulations, posted signs, and speed limits relating to the use of roads, sidewalks, and grounds. 

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]]> The general safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors as well as the overall appearance and first impression of campus grounds are very important to the University community and to its academic mission. This policy will ensure safe roads, sidewalks, paths and walkways. The University builds and maintains hardscape and softscape landscapes to facilitate the safe movement of persons and vehicles around campus. All persons who walk or ride, drive, operate, or park any vehicles on campus must obey all University traffic regulations, posted signs, and speed limits relating to the use of roads, sidewalks, and grounds. 

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]]> Undergraduate Student Activity & Programming Fee Policy https://www.clarku.edu/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/56/Undergraduate-Student-Activity-Fee-Policy.pdf Thu, 22 May 2025 16:35:11 +0000 https://www.clarku.edu/policies-draft/undergraduate-student-activity-programming-fee-policy/ The University is committed to providing equitable Student Life benefits for all students, including traditional and non-traditional students, those taking classes in the day and evening, and those studying on campus or online. To support this commitment, Undergraduate Student Activities & Programming Fees (SAPF) are collected from students to support events and activities on campus. The fee funds extra- and co-curricular opportunities. The funds collected from SAPF are predominately administered through the respective student governance bodies, as approved by the Dean of Students or their designee.

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]]> The University is committed to providing equitable Student Life benefits for all students, including traditional and non-traditional students, those taking classes in the day and evening, and those studying on campus or online. To support this commitment, Undergraduate Student Activities & Programming Fees (SAPF) are collected from students to support events and activities on campus. The fee funds extra- and co-curricular opportunities. The funds collected from SAPF are predominately administered through the respective student governance bodies, as approved by the Dean of Students or their designee.

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