Resources

There are a number of resources available for understanding the policy process from beginning to end, drafting policy language, and reviewing existing polices.

  • The Policy Development Overview page describes the collaborative process for promulgation from idea, through consultation with University Policies & Standards, through adoption by the President.
  • The Communication and Outreach page gives Responsible Offices a primer on communication planning and a list of considerations for determining whether their new or revised policy requires enhanced outreach.
  • The Continuous Quality Control page provides a series of questions for Responsible Executives and Responsible Offices to answer as they conduct their policy's periodic review at the end of its five-year review cycle, plus information about assessing compliance with a policy. Users will also find the Guidelines for Reviewing Policies.