University Policies

The university is committed to promoting environmental sustainability through specific procedures aimed at preserving the environment, minimizing waste generation, handling hazardous waste and ensuring its safe disposal. It also seeks to reduce the use of plastic and single-use materials by replacing them with eco-friendly alternatives. The university requires suppliers to comply with its environmental policies related to waste reduction and disposal. Furthermore, the university implements an effective system for waste segregation and recycling and actively promotes environmental awareness among students and staff by integrating these principles into awareness campaigns and community service plans, thereby ensuring a healthy and safe campus environment.

Policies created: 2007, 2015, 2018 · Policies reviewed: 2024

The university is committed to providing a healthy and safe environment by prohibiting smoking inside lecture halls, laboratories, and offices, while designating specific outdoor areas for smoking. The policy includes the implementation of an annual community service plan that features awareness lectures and student activities about the harms of smoking. Clear signage is placed, and proper extinguishing facilities are provided in designated areas. Disciplinary actions are applied to non-compliant staff and students to ensure full adherence to the smoking ban policy.

Policy created: 2007 · Policy reviewed: 2024

The university is committed to ensuring the safety of food provided on campus by requiring all food outlets to adhere to specific health and safety standards. These include maintaining overall cleanliness, having valid health certificates for all staff, ensuring proper storage and expiration labeling of food items, and enforcing the use of uniforms and protective gear. Safety measures such as fire extinguishers and insect traps must be in place. Regular inspections are conducted, and violations may result in penalties, including permanent closure and contract termination in cases of expired or spoiled food.

Policy created: 2015 · Policy reviewed: 2024

The university is committed to providing an educational and work environment based on justice, equality, and equal opportunity, while respecting diversity and ensuring inclusion for all members of the university community without discrimination based on gender, race, religion, or social background.

These policies include transparency in recruitment, promotion, and evaluation; equal opportunities in admissions, academic support, and student activities; and equity in salaries and benefits. The university also strictly opposes all forms of discrimination and harassment.

Mechanisms for accountability and complaint handling are in place, along with protection for whistleblowers, to foster a fair, safe, and inclusive campus environment for everyone.

Policies created: 1997, 2010, 2015 · Policies reviewed: 2024

The university is committed to protecting intellectual property rights and fostering a culture of authorship and publishing among its community. The policy governs the relationship between the university and its researchers, promotes awareness, and ensures the legal rights of authors are respected. It allows limited personal use of copyrighted materials while prohibiting unauthorized copying. Complaints and violations are handled through formal procedures, with oversight from relevant university departments. All stakeholders are expected to comply with the policy.

Policy created: 2018 · Policy reviewed: 2024