Substantive policy revisions may arise by necessity, or as a result of the regular, recommended three (3) year policy review. Substantive revisions must follow the standard procedures at set forth in the Creation and Approval portion of this policy. Non-substantive revisions to a policy do not require any review beyond the policy sponsor. Non-substantive changes may take many forms, including but not limited to: grammar or spelling corrections, technical revisions, updated names of pertinent offices or departments, or re-organized policy sections, etc.
Under extenuating circumstances, policy sponsors may request may request interim university policies when new or substantial revision to a policy is necessary within a time-period that does not allow for complete Creation and Approval process as outlined in this policy. Extenuating circumstances include external compliance deadlines, issues relating to the potential safety or well-being of the university community, or as needed to facilitate orderly and efficient campus operations.
The policy sponsor and/or his/her designee may draft a policy and seek approval directly from the President on an interim basis after review by university counsel.
An interim policy must carry an expiration date and will expire without additional action, or will be extended for a specific period upon special permission from the President, or will be replaced by a standard University Policy that is vetted through the process as stated within this policy.
If a policy is identified as no longer relevant or necessary, the same process as stated in the Creation and Approval process will be followed to repeal the policy.
If a policy is updated, revised, superseded, or repealed, the older version of the policy will archived on the Policy Webpage.
Academic Policy: A policy where scope of enforcement primarily affects the faculty mem alone.
Administrative Procedures: Operational guidelines that apply institutional-wide and require approval only from University Counsel and the President.
Interim Policy: This is a provisional Policy issued when a University Policy is