Welcome to Saint Louis University

An exciting, challenging experience awaits you as a member of the Saint Louis University community. To answer some of the questions you may have concerning the University and its policies, we have written this handbook. Please read it thoroughly and keep it available for future reference. The policies referenced in this handbook also may be viewed in their entirety on the human resources home page at: http://www.slu.edu/services/HR/hrpolicies.html.

The University reserves the right to change the policies in this handbook and on the Policy and Procedures web pages. If you have any questions regarding any of these policies, please ask your supervisor or a member of the human resources office.

We wish you the best of luck and success in your position and hope that your employment relationship with Saint Louis University will be a rewarding experience.

Two resources that you will want to utilize are:

Banner Self Service, a web-based feature of the human resources information system (HRIS), which allows employees of Saint Louis University to view, and in most cases, update their biographic/demographic information, benefits, deductions, leave balances, job history, education, payroll and other personal information online. Information about this feature and a personal identification number (PIN) are provided to new employees address. To access Banner Self Service, go to: https://fsselfserv.slu.edu then enter your Banner ID and password.

Newslink provides you with information about University announcements, events, news and links to services. Visit the University Newslink at http://www.slu.edu/newspage.html. This is an excellent site to bookmark on your computer's Internet browser.

University Mission and Philosophy

The mission of Saint Louis University is the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of God and for the service of humanity. The University seeks excellence in the fulfillment of its corporate purposes of teaching, research and community service. It is dedicated to leadership in the continuing quest for understanding of God's creation and for discovery, dissemination and integration of the values, knowledge and skills required to transform society in the spirit of the Gospels. As a Catholic, Jesuit university this pursuit is motivated by the inspiration and values of the Judaeo-Christian tradition and is guided by the spiritual and intellectual ideals of the Society of Jesus.

Saint Louis University is a Catholic university sponsored by the Society of Jesus and dedicated to the Society's ideal of striving for academic excellence under the inspiration of the Christian faith. It recognizes the essential importance of the principle of academic freedom to its life as a community committed to the discovery and sharing of truth. In keeping with its Christian vision of the dignity of persons as created in the image of God and as united under the Creator's loving providence, the University seeks to establish a collegial environment in which those of diverse cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs can participate in this community in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect.

The Jesuit ideal of academic excellence is based on the conception of the person as a free and responsible agent capable of making a difference for good or ill in the world. Hence, Saint Louis University directs its educational efforts to help students develop as critically reflective and socially responsible persons capable of exercising leadership in advancing the cause of human good in the world. It pursues this goal by providing an environment in which the intellectual, emotional, imaginative, technical, social, religious and spiritual abilities of students are nurtured and strengthened.

The complete text of the University's mission and the president's vision statements are available at http://www.slu.edu/x5021.xml and at http://www.slu.edu/pr/vision.html.

Mission and Philosophy of Human Resources

Human Resources serves as a catalyst in Saint Louis University's transformation into the finest Catholic university, and a strategic partner with our diverse community in the accomplishment of the Mission. Saint Louis University is the employer of choice for talented professionals committed to transforming society through teaching, research, and community service.

Visit the human resources home page at: www.slu.edu/services/HR/ for additional information about human resources services, (employment, employee relations, compensation, organization design, human resource information systems, benefits, and professional & organizational development). Human resources policies, procedures, and frequently asked questions with answers and contact information are available through this site.

History

Saint Louis University, the first institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi, was founded by Bishop William DuBourg in 1818. Catholic since its inception and under Jesuit auspices since 1828, Saint Louis University continues an educational tradition that dates back to the mid-1500s when Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus, established the first Jesuit schools. The University is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. The University has 14 schools and colleges on the campuses in St. Louis and Madrid, Spain.

Schools and Colleges of the University

(Information links about each school and college may be found at the Saint Louis University Web site at http://www.slu.edu/index.xml.)

The College of Arts and Sciences (1818) is Saint Louis University's oldest and largest academic unit. The college provides courses in the liberal arts and offers majors, minors and certificates in disciplines in the arts and humanities and the natural and social sciences.

The College of Philosophy and Letters (1889) was initially established for the early priestly formation of Jesuits. Its enrollment has come to include seminarians from various religious orders and dioceses in a unique academic cluster.

The Graduate School has awarded master's degrees since 1834 and offered the first graduate degree west of the Mississippi River. Doctoral degrees have been awarded since 1883, and the school continues to be among the top five Catholic universities granting doctoral degrees.

The Center for Advanced Dental Education (1994) encompasses the graduate program in orthodontics (established in 1947). The center enrolls a broad spectrum of students in programs in orthodontics, endodontics and periodontics, all leading to a master's degree. The center is recognized as an international leader in graduate dental education.

Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology (1946) was the first federally approved aviation school in the United States. While maintaining its international reputation for excellence in aviation, the college has expanded its degree programs to include others in engineering and computer science. The college originally was located in Cahokia, Ill., and moved to its current location in 1997.

Doisy College of Health Sciences
(formerly the Doisy School of Allied Health Professions) (1979) was organized from the University's allied health programs. Long a leader in health profession education, Saint Louis University began its first baccalaureate degree program in an allied health profession in 1929. The Doisy School of Allied Health Professions now offers undergraduate, graduate, professional and certificate programs in eight allied health disciplines including the School of Nursing (1928). True to our "allied" nature and the Jesuit tradition of Saint Louis University, the school takes an interdisciplinary approach, which means excellent opportunities for hands-on learning and a blueprint for improving the health of those we serve.

The John Cook School of Business (1910) was the first Jesuit business school in the country and one of the first schools west of the Mississippi to provide business education at the university level. Renamed the John Cook School of Business in 2000, it offers degrees at the undergraduate, professional and graduate levels and is one of only two Jesuit school to offer a doctorate in business. Our mission is excellence in business education inspired by the Jesuit ideals of educating the whole person, seeking truth and serving others.

The School of Law (1843) was the first law school founded west of the Mississippi. In addition to its J.D. programs, the school offers an LL.M. in health law and master of laws in American law for foreign lawyers, plus several joint-degree programs. The school has leading centers in health law, international and comparative law and employment law. Today, more than 40 percent of all lawyers in the St. Louis area are among its graduates. It is a law school of local, national and international influence that, in the Jesuit tradition of service, trains lawyers of the future.

The School of Medicine traces its roots to the 1830s, when the University established a medical department. It is one of only five Catholic schools of medicine in the country. Its faculty physicians are on staff at the Medical Center's patient care facilities and many other hospitals throughout the area.

The School of Nursing (1928) (now part of Doisy College of Health Sciences) was established by two religious orders, the Jesuits and the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, formerly the Sisters of St. Mary. The school integrated the liberal arts and the sciences with traditional hospital training. The school is nationally recognized in nursing education for its traditional and non-traditional pathways toward the Bachelor of Science in nursing degree. It was the first in the state of Missouri to offer a master's (1932) and doctorate (1990) in nursing.

Madrid, Spain Campus (1969) is the oldest U.S. university in Spain and the first U.S.-based university to have its own free-standing campus in Europe. As the Madrid campus is fully dependent on our home campus in St. Louis, Missouri, the same academic goals and values - with a distinctive international dimension.

The School of Public Health (1991) is one of six academic units in the Medical Center at Saint Louis University. It is the only School of Public Health in Missouri and the only such school in the United States sponsored by a Catholic college or university. The school of public health offers master's (MHA and MPH) and doctoral degrees in six public health disciplines and joint degrees with the schools of Allied Health, Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Social Work. The School of Public Health is dedicated to enhancing human life through the discovery, integration and dissemination of public health and health service knowledge.

The School of Social Work (now part of the College of Public Service) (1930), established during the Great Depression, built its foundation on a commitment to social justice and social change. This commitment remains today and is highlighted in the School of Social Work's Center for Social Justice Education and Research. The school offers a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in social work, as well as a dual graduate degree in public health and social work, and another in pastoral studies and social work.

The College of Public Service was established on July 1, 1996. It houses six departments all having a common mission of community outreach and service. These departments include: communication science and disorders, educational studies, leadership and higher education, counseling and family therapy, research methodology and public policy studies. The college provides a unique environment for interdisciplinary study and research for students and faculty. Both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.

The School for Professional Studies (now part of the College of Public Service) was established in 1996. The adult credit program offers workplace-oriented credit and degree programs designed for adult learners. Baccalaureate degrees are offered in computer science, criminal justice, health information management, organizational studies and an accelerated bachelor's to master's degree in Public Administration. Post bachelor certificate programs in Computer Science Technology, Contract Management, Criminal Justice Organization, Hospitality and Food Service Management and Organizational Leadership are also offered. The professional development and summer session programs round out the offerings of SLU's school for adult students.

The Jesuit University in St. Louis

The University strives to foster the intellectual and spiritual growth of its 11,000 students through a broad array of undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs on campuses in St. Louis, Missouri, and Madrid, Spain.

Situated in the heart of Midtown St. Louis, the University's original campus is known as the Frost Campus. In 1962, aided by a gift from Mrs. Harriet Frost Fordyce, Saint Louis University purchased more than 22 acres of property east of Grand Avenue where it erected six new buildings, including a student union (Busch Memorial Center), a complex of science facilities, underground lecture halls and a new home for the College of Arts and Sciences (Ritter Hall). In recognition of Mrs. Fordyce's gift, the University's main campus was named "Frost Campus" in honor of her father, General Daniel Frost. Frost commanded the Missouri militia which was encamped on this site in 1861 when Union forces surrounded and captured them in what became known as the "Camp Jackson Affair." Today, the Frost Campus is home to a plethora of academic buildings for graduate and undergraduate programs, the University's residence halls and apartments, as well as athletic facilities and the main bookstore.

South on Grand Boulevard is the University's Medical Center, home to SLU's academic programs in health care and medical research. Saint Louis University Hospital, the towering structure on Grand capped off by its landmark green copper roof, is owned and operated by Tenet Healthcare, a partner in SLU's teaching and research endeavors since 1997. Additionally, the Medical Center serves as site to the University's health professions schools and centers. Furthermore, the Salus Center, located on the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Grand Boulevard, houses the School of Public Health, Divisions of Human Resources and Business and Finance, as well as the University's hotel, the Water Tower Inn.

Established in 1969, SLU's campus in Madrid, Spain, is the first freestanding campus operated by an American university in Europe, and is the first U.S. institution to be recognized as an official foreign university by Spain's higher education authority. The Madrid Campus offers students an opportunity to have a truly integrated educational experience in which 1,000 American, Spanish, and students from all backgrounds interact together in courses offered by 20 varying academic departments in a unique setting.

Organizational Structure

The University administration is organized into two primary areas, academics and operations. Each branch consists of individual divisions headed by a vice president. The Provost oversees the University's academic divisions, as well as SLU's nine colleges and schools, each of which is headed by a Dean. The University President, charged with overseeing day-to-day operations, reports to the Board of Trustees, a body that provides oversight and insight into the University's operations. (These relationships are outlined in the University organizational chart included at the end of this section.) Following are summaries of the University's primary divisions, their responsibilities, as well as departments under their auspices:

Business and Finance is responsible for all University financial operations including accounting, investment management, debt management, purchasing, and budgeting. Departments include: controller's office, treasurer's office, financial planning, and purchasing.

Community Relations was established to broaden the university's outreach to and involvement with the neighboring, national, and even international communities. The department also has worked to link departments, schools and colleges on campus in collaborative ventures and projects.

Development and University Relations provides internal and external public relations support and coordinates all development-related functions including alumni relations and planned giving. Departments include development, marketing and communications, and alumni relations.

Facilities Management and Civic Affairs oversees and coordinates all functions relating to security and physical plant support, in addition to representing the University externally in terms of government relations, civic affairs and real estate development. Departments include: building services, design and construction, public safety, service operations, grounds and materials management, parking and card services, and housekeeping.

Enrollment and Academic Services is responsible for the recruitment of Undergraduate Students, providing needed services to assist them in becoming successful in their academic pursuits and financial help to keep the institution affordable.

General Counsel manages the legal and compliance-related matters of the University. In addition to legal services, departments include: diversity and affirmative action, insurance and risk management, University audit services, and compliance.

Human Resource Management supports all personnel-related functions including recruitment and retention, compensation and benefits, as well as education and training programs. Services include: benefits/compensation, human resource information systems, employment, employee relations, and professional and organizational development.

Information Technology Services provides computing and information management support to the University. Departments include: academic computing, administrative information systems, instructional media services, telephone services, internet access, IT asset management and IT security.

Mission and Ministry provides services including campus ministry, pastoral care at Saint Louis University Hospital and programs that foster the Jesuit and Catholic identity of the University.

Provost: As the University's chief academic officer, the Provost reports directly to the President on all matters relating to teaching, research and service to the community. The Deans of the University's nine colleges and schools report directly to the provost, as do the directors of certain centers and institutes, the University librarian, and the vice provost for research. The vice president for student development, the vice president and CIO, the vice president for the Madrid campus and the director of athletics also report directly to the provost.

Student Development provides resources to promote student formation in non-academic aspects of student life. Departments/offices include: bookstore, Busch Student Center, campus recreation, career services, center for leadership and community service, dining services, housing and residence life, judicial affairs, student computer resources, student health and counseling, and student life.