1.0 Employee Handbook ,,,

This Employee Handbook contains policies that apply to faculty and staff at Seattle Pacific University. Most policies contained in this Employee Handbook apply to both faculty and staff, but some policies only apply to staff. Policies that only apply to staff are clearly labeled as only applying to staff. Other policies that apply to faculty are contained in the Faculty Employment Handbook. This Employee Handbook is not intended to apply to student employees. Student employees are subject to policies that are applicable to students and policies published by SPU’s Office of Student Employment. Policies that apply to faculty generally apply to all regular, contingent, and adjunct faculty (as defined in the Faculty Employment Handbook), unless otherwise noted. 

Seattle Pacific University is committed to fostering a respectful and professional work environment for all faculty and staff. This section outlines expectations for employee behavior and conduct as well as important employment policies that support our Christian mission, institutional values, and a culture of mutual respect.

All employees are expected to uphold these policies. These expectations apply across all areas of university life—whether in the classroom, office, virtual settings, or beyond—and may be updated periodically.