Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-FEB-2016   06-JUN-2017 REV.01   18-NOV-2020 REV.02   07-DEC-2021 REV.03 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  This policy establishes the Tuition Reduction Program for current employees, the dependents of current employees, and retired employees.  POLICY:   Definitions  As used in this policy, the following definitions apply:  “Benefits-Eligible Employee” means a WNMU employee whose… Continue reading BA434 – Tuition Reduction Program Policy

Responsible Department: Student Affairs & Enrollment Management Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 23-JUN-2025 Review/Revision Date: 01-OCT-2025 PURPOSE: The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) seeks to create a safe environment that contributes to student success and promotes the acquisition of knowledge. The university takes the prevention, threat, and elimination of hazing seriously, and all forms of… Continue reading SAEM506-Student Hazing Policy – Interim

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  The purpose of this policy is to allow reasonable times for employees to rest and/or eat a meal with the goal of preventing burnout and encouraging optimal productivity.   POLICY:  Meal Breaks  All non-exempt employees scheduled to work 6 or more… Continue reading BA433 – Meal & Rest Break Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Human Resources Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  This policy establishes the payment requirements set forth for WNMU Faculty & Staff awards that are presented throughout the Academic year.    POLICY:   Upon the Payroll Office receiving written notice of awards, a one-time payment will be made with all applicable tax and retirement withholding. Such awards… Continue reading BA431-Awards Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Facilities & Operations Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-DEC-2014 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  The purpose of this policy is to promote a healthy and safe environment and to establish clear and consistent guidelines regarding the use of smoking, tobacco, and nicotine products. This policy applies to all contractors/subcontractors, employees, students, visitors, and university affiliates on any WNMU premises,… Continue reading BA426 – WNMU Smoking Policy

Responsible Department: Business Affairs – Facilities & Operations Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 15-DEC-2014 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE:  To ensure the University’s needs are met after regular work hours, on weekends and during holiday breaks in a reliable and timely manner.  POLICY:   Western New Mexico University is a residential community.  The on-call program ensures that the after-hour’s needs of the University are met in… Continue reading BA423_Maintenance On-Call Policy

Responsible Department: Student Affairs – Housing & Residence Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to specifically address the possession and consumption of alcohol in campus housing, ensuring compliance with federal law and promoting responsible behavior among students. POLICY: ALCOHOL: This alcohol directive falls in accordance… Continue reading SAEM503-Housing & Residence Alcohol Policy

Responsible Department: Student Affairs & Enrollment Management – Admissions Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 10-MAR-2017 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: In an effort to ensure campus safety, the WNMU Office of Undergraduate/Graduate Admissions has adopted the following procedure for applicants that answer “Yes” to the, “Have you ever been convicted of a felony offense, or have… Continue reading SAEM501-Felony Conviction Admissions Policy

Responsible Department: Student Affairs & Enrollment Management – Campus Police Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: The purpose of the Campus Video Surveillance Policy is to provide a standardized process and transparent information regarding video surveillance at Western New Mexico University (WNMU). The video surveillance camera system at WNMU is in… Continue reading SAEM500-Campus Video Surveillance Policy

Responsible Department: Compliance & Communications – Wellness and Accessibility Services Approving Body: President/Cabinet Effective Date: 01-JUL-2024 Review/Revision Date: 12-SEP-2024 PURPOSE: To establish the eligibility of a student needing an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) in their Residence Hall and walk the student through the process of obtaining approval to have their ESA. All ESA’s will be… Continue reading CC603-Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Eligibility Policy