Policy Resources
Policy Approval Workflow
The Policy Program has outlined the current steps a new or revised Administrative Policy needs to take in order to be approved in accordance with the Policy on Policies. It aims to provide a consistent and equitable process that meets the needs of all effected by a policy. The policy program manager should be included in each step of policy development to provide guidance and to ensure timely progress through the workflow.
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Step 1 - Initiate Policy Creation or Revision
University department/ division identifies Administrative Policy need and consults with University Policy Program.
To begin the policy development process the policy owner should submit the Policy Request Form.
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Step 2 - Drafting and Templating
Policy partner from responsible department/division utilizes templates and guidance to draft policy.
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Step 3 - Consultation
Policy partner seeks consultation from identified stakeholders to include Office of General Counsel.
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Step 4 - Final Legal Review
Office of General Counsel provides final legal review.
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Step 5 - Finalization by Executive Leader
Responsible Executive reviews and updates final draft.
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Step 6 - Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Endorsement
Responsible Executive Leader requests policy review by ELT and the ELT endorses the proposed policy language.
Prior to sending the policy draft to ELT for review the policy owner is required to submit the Final Policy Submission Form.
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Step 7 - Approval by University President
The policy becomes effective upon approval by the President or approval of the future effective date.
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Step 8 - Communication
The responsible department and policy program will develop and execute a communication plan.
