Policy & Standards
The University Policy and Standards Manual (UPSM) provides the university's governing framework. The University Policies and University Standards found within the UPSM express the goals, values, and culture of the university. Collectively, they provide the authority and guidance to university units, employees, students, agents, contractors, licensees, and volunteers that is required to achieve the university’s mission, and outline the relevant responsibilities to the university community.
The University Policy and Standards Program in the Office of Faculty Affairs develops, maintains, and archives university policies and standards, which are published in the searchable University Policy & Standards Manual. You can search alphabetically or by number, or use the search boxes for key words.
Questions about Individual Policies
Each policy has a contacts section identifying specific points of contact. More broadly, policies have "owners" by way of Responsible Executives and Responsible Offices, allowing you to direct questions to the units and individuals responsible for specific policies. If unclear, feel free to contact the University Policy and Standards Office at [email protected].
Request Policy Development Assistance
If you would like to propose a new policy or the repeal or revision of an existing policy, please contact the University Policy and Standards Office at [email protected]. For additional information and guidance, please review the tools in the Resources section of this website.
What's New
Public Comment
Draft University Standards are listed here for three weeks before submission to the president for signature and adoption.
There are no drafts available for review currently.
Recent Updates
New Policies
04-125 Ceremonial Burning and Smudging. This policy affirms and facilitates ceremonial burning and smudging practices on university-owned and -controlled property. (9/22/25).
Revised Policies
04-100 Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment. This policy expresses the university’s commitment to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, sex orientation, gender identity and expression, genetics, and veteran status. (8/11/25)
04-110 Retaliation. This policy reiterates the university’s commitment to creating and maintaining an equitable and inclusive working and learning environment free from retaliation and outlines the mechanism for the university to respond to prohibited retaliation. (8/11/25)
05-001 Sexual Misconduct and Sex Discrimination. This policy supports the university’s compliance with civil rights laws and key mandates intended to prevent, stop, and mitigate the effects of sexual misconduct. (8/11/25)
05-005 Responsible Employees. This policy describes the duties and the actions required of “responsible employees” in reporting sexual misconduct and discrimination, as well as the confidentiality the university will provide to those reporting such incidents. (8/11/25)
08-105 Electronic Communication with Students. This policy describes how official communications from the university to its students via email, text messaging, instant messaging, and other similar technologies support student success, the safety of the university community, and effective operation of the institution. (3/18/25)
Retired Policies
There are no recently retired University Policies or University Standards.
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