General University Policies
Academic Policy Manual (APM)
APM Form Links
APM Section Summaries
The Academic Policy Manual (APM) consists of seven sections. Section links are in the left navigation bar. Below is a summary of policies covered in each section:
Section 100: Organization and Governance
Mission statement; statement on academic freedom; advisory
boards; ancillary units.
Section 200: Academic and Curricular Affairs
Undergraduate and graduate education and curriculum; academic
standards; grading; distance learning; international education.
Section 300: Personnel
Appointment and classification of employees; faculty
evaluation; faculty responsibilities and workload; professional
development and leaves; nondiscrimination policies; other
personnel-related topics.
Section 400: Student Affairs
Student rights; discipline; miscellaneous policies relating
to students.
Section 500: Research and Instructional Support
Grants and contracts; human and animal subjects; handling of
controlled substances; intellectual property.
Section 600: Miscellaneous Policies
University income; gifts and endowments; communication;
facilities and grounds; complaint procedures.
Section 700: Collective Bargaining Agreement
The California Faculty Association (CFA) Unit 3 Collective
Bargaining Agreement is located on
the California State University website at this
link.
