Institutional Policies
This site provides a central reference for Smith’s college-wide policies—what policies are, how they differ from procedures, how to implement a new policy, and a list of institutional policies currently in place.
Smith College Policies
Acceptable Use of Computer Resources
Bias Incident Reporting Protocol
Burials and Spreading of Ashes
Campus Pet Policy
Chemical Hygiene
Code of Conduct for Vendors & Institutional Partners
Contracting Policy
Copyright Policies
Electronic & Information Technology Policy
Enterprise Risk Management Policy
Export Control Policy
Faculty Policy of Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure
Hazing Policy
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Policy on Policies
Policy on Safety & Well-being of Minors
Political & Campaign Activities Policy
Records Management Policy
Responsible Conduct of Research Policy & Training Plan
Sexual Misconduct Policy
Smith College Code of Conduct
Solomon Amendment
Terms of Use
Travel & Entertainment Policy
Unmanned Aerial Systems & Model Aircraft Policy
Policy on Time, Place, and Manner of Expressive Activity
Policy on Time, Place, and Manner of Expressive Activity FAQ
Vehicle Use & Safety Handbook
Handbooks
The student and employee handbooks also contain institutional policies that are crucial for college community members to acknowledge and understand.
Student Handbook Policies
Employee Handbook Policies
Identifying a Policy vs. Procedure
Policy Approval Process
Any institutional policies written after June 18, 2024 must follow this workflow and policy template.
Step 3:
- Post policy to appropriate webpage
Step 4:
- Communicate policy to affected community members