Policies and Procedures

A policy is a formal, written statement that sets out an organization’s expectations, rules, and guiding principles for how certain situations or activities should be managed. It provides clear direction to employees, supports consistent decision‑making, and helps ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and operational requirements.

At St. Mary’s, we believe that policies are our values written down. All policies are anchored, wherever possible, in documents or statements of authority (e.g., Bylaws, legislation, mission, vision) and the procedures found in the appendix are accountable to the principles section of the policy.

St. Mary’s University is an innovative teaching and research university that provides affordable, accredited and highly valued degrees in the Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education. Through the pursuit of knowledge and service to the community, we prepare our students to become lifelong learners, engaged citizens and compassionate members of society. St. Mary’s University has experts in a wide range of both academic and non-academic areas