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System Policies

Bylaws, regulations, and Permanent Memoranda are binding on all institutions of the LSU System.

Permanent Memoranda

Permanent Memoranda serve as administrative governance for the LSU System—they may implement or interpret laws, rules, and regulations, and reflect System character and policies. 

Changes in laws, rules, regulations, and policies may result in all or a portion of a PM becoming incorrect or outdated until necessary revision is made. PMs that are contrary to or in conflict with any controlling law, rule, regulation, or policy are superseded. To the extent that the remainder of a Permanent Memoranda is unaffected by a change in controlling laws, rules, regulations or policies, the remaining portion of the PM will remain valid and in effect (unless the PM itself states otherwise). PMs do not grant rights to any party.

 

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Permanent Memoranda Issue Date Last Revised
PM-1: Permanent Memoranda from Office of the President January 18, 1954   
PM-2: Naming University Facilities January 10, 2012 March 1, 2021
PM-3: Additional Compensation and Compensation: Faculty and Full-Time, Non-Classified Employees  January 6, 2000 June 17, 2025 
PM-4:  Student Travel Accident Insurance January 18, 1972 August 10, 2005 
PM-5:  LSU Holiday Schedules  June 2, 2014  December 22, 2025
PM-6:  Lease of Immovable Property  October 10, 1974 March 28, 2023
PM-7:  Guidelines for Awarding Honorary Degrees April 19, 1999 January 13, 2017 
PM-8:  Student Employment  January 19, 1989  March 14, 2025
PM-9:  Banking Services, Safeguarding of Deposits and Investment and Reporting Policy June 7, 2004 July 21, 2023
PM-10:  Indirect Cost Allowances on Grants & Contracts September 26, 1991 September 26, 1991

PM-11:  Outside Employment of University Employees Forms
LSU Baton Rouge
LSU Shreveport – Form A and Form B

LSU Health Shreveport – Form A and Form B

LSU Health New Orleans – Form A and Form B

Pennington Biomedical Research

October 4, 1991 May 12, 1993
PM-12:  Educational Privileges, Educational Leave, and Sabbatical Leave December 12, 2000 December 15, 2024
PM-13: University Travel Regulations July 1, 1998 August 28, 2019
PM-14:  Operation & Maintenance of Physical Plant May 29, 1973  
PM-15:  Copyright Guidelines Regarding Electronic Learning March 25, 1995 March 25, 2002

PM-16:  Protection of Minors Participating in LSU Programs

Information on Youth Protection Programs

January 1, 2020 June 3, 2019
PM-17: Copyrighted Material, Fair Use of January 3, 2000  
PM-18:  Registration of Motor Vehicles May 29, 1973  
PM-19:  Determination of Teaching Loads and Proper Utilization of Facilities May 2, 1973  
PM-20:  Employee Leave September 17, 1991 March 19, 2024
PM-21:  Use of University Automobiles and Trucks May 29, 1973  
PM-22:  Commonly Used Name Designations, System and Component Institutions March 24, 2003  
PM-23:  Ranks, Provisions, and Policies Governing Appointments and Promotions of the Academic Staff February 2, 2009 July 2, 2025
PM-24:  Council of Faculty Advisors May 29, 1997 September 3, 2009
PM-25:  Use of University Funds for Entertainment October 11, 1973  
PM-26: International Employees and Visitors June 6, 2007 February 12, 2026
PM-27:  Placement of Sponsored Agreements April 21, 1998  
PM-28:  Visiting Scholars March 11, 1958  
PM-29:  Student Referendums to establish new Special Service Fee or to increase an existing fee October 14, 1998  
PM-30:  Radiation Protection Program September 1, 2010 June 19, 2020
PM-31:  Residence Regulations of LSU August 1, 2016 September 11, 2023
PM-32:  Use of LSU Facilities & Premises (Supersedes PM-32 dated August 28, 1998) August 28, 1998 May 6, 2003
PM-33: Drug-Free Workplace and Drug Testing Policy November 2, 1998  
PM-34: Procedure for Reviewing Disability Retirement Claims Under the Optional Retirement Plan December 3, 2002  
PM-35:  Review of Faculty Ranks March 23, 2000 June 15, 2021
PM-36:  Information Security April 19, 2005 August 4, 2021
PM-37: LSU Council of Staff Advisors July 16, 2012 December 17, 2018
PM-38: Institutional Mission Statements May 10, 2007 July 21, 2023
PM-39:  Use and Acceptance of Electronic Signatures February 15, 2019 July 21, 2023
PM-40:  Military & Veterans Educational Benefits and Assistance September 11, 2023  
PM-41:  Salary Cost Distribution and Conversion of Salaries November 1, 1972  
PM-42:  Physical Facilities Inventory and Analyses September 9, 1974  
PM-43:  Student Fees January 19, 2024  
PM-44:  Flying of Official Flags September 4, 2024  
PM-45:  Compliance with Export Control Regulations August 15, 2025  
PM-48: University Affiliations October 21, 2021 July 21, 2023
PM-49:  Information Technology Governance January 14, 2021  
PM-50:  Review and Approval for Acquisition of Software and Services June 30, 2021  
PM-55:  Equal Opportunity Policy July 10, 2006 June 11, 2025
PM-58: Commitments for Data Processing and/or Computing Equipment April 9, 1986  
PM-59:  Classification of Academic Current Funds Expenditures by Function April 25, 1973  
PM-60: Execution of University System Contracts February 5, 1991 July 25, 2023
PM-63:  Channels of Communications with the Board of Regents September 9, 1975  
PM-65:  Payroll Deduction Authorization 
Form PR 1
Form PR 2
Form PR 3
October 30, 2018  
PM-67:  Contracts between the University and Its Faculty Members October 6, 1997  
PM-68:  Construction, Modifications, Maintenance, Care, and Operation of Sorority and Fraternity Houses Located on University Property June 27, 2019 June 27, 2019
PM-69:  Personnel Action Approval Policy December 15, 1999 May 4, 2026
PM-70:  Return to Work Policy for Employees on Workers’ Compensations
Attachment 1: Job Analysis Form
August 15, 2000  
PM-72:  Obtaining Legal Services
Attachment: Guidelines for Lawyers Representing LSU
January 24, 2008 December 10, 2018
PM-73:  Policy Prohibiting Sex- and Gender-Based Harassment and Discrimination, including Sexual Misconduct December 15, 2015 January 19, 2022
PM-74:  Guidelines on Boyd Professorships July 1, 2014 September 23, 2025
PM-75:  Guidelines for Evaluation of Chancellors or Equivalent July 1, 2014  
PM-76:  Detection, Reporting and Investigation of Incidents of Financial Irregularity August 1, 2014 July 21, 2023
PM-77:  University Pilot Procurement Code January 15, 2015 July 21, 2023
PM-78:  LaCarte Card Program (Supersedes FASOP: AS-20) July 1, 2015 June 17, 2025
PM-79:  Freedom of Speech and Expression November 8, 2018 February 21, 2025
PM-80:  Prohibition of Hazing  October 30, 2018 February 12, 2026