The policies and practices presented in this manual apply to all staff and administrators of Loyola University Maryland, unless stated otherwise.

Staff and Administrator Policy Manual

Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Procedures (sections 8.6 through 8.8 of Staff and Administrator Policy Manual) — Updated 4/2022

Notice of Rights and Options for Sexual Misconduct Incidents

Workplace Violence Policy (section 8.9 of Staff and Administrator Policy Manual)

Smoke Free Campus (section 8.13 of the Staff and Administrator Policy Manual)

Safety of Children in University Programs and Reporting Abuse (section 8.14.1 of the Staff and Administrator Policy Manual)

Firearms and Weapons Policy (section 9.6 of the Staff and Administrator Policy Manual)

The University reserves the right to make changes to the policies, procedures, and other statements made in this manual. Additionally, changes in federal and state law and the University’s needs may require portions of the manual be revised, and those changes will be made as soon as possible. The electronic manual supersedes any previous manual, and the contents may be changed by the University unilaterally at any time. Significant changes will be announced to the community.

The manual does not guarantee employment for any employee for any period of time. Loyola University Maryland is an “at-will” employer, which means that employees have the right to resign their positions at any time and the University may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason. In rare circumstances, written, fully executed employment contracts may be the exception to this at-will status. In those rare circumstances, a written contract spelling out the terms and conditions of employment will be signed by and issued to both parties.