New & Revised Policies

University Policy 601.11 , Purchasing Policy

University Policy 601.11, Purchasing Policy, has been revised to provide clarifying language and to address some substantive changes such as a change in the Federal Uniform Guidance threshold for bidding. The revisions include specific updates re: Petty Cash, P-Card Purchases, Affirmative Action (including Veteran status), as well as specific updates regarding purchasing activity such as Standing Purchase Orders, Direct Pay Requests, Written Contracts (and Authority to Sign Contracts noted), and Consulting Agreements.

University Policy 601.15 , Control and Management of University Equipment and Other Property

The revisions to University Policy 601.15 and its Supplemental Procedures reflect changes to various Fixed Asset processes and procedures associated with the following: 

1. new accounting regulations as pronounced by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB),
2. changes to State policies, and
3. internal changes such as the implementation of Fixed Asset e-forms (which replaced paper-based forms).

University Policy 406, Code of Student Responsibility

The Code of Student Responsibility has been revised to:

1. Correct any procedural issues or inconsistencies experienced in applying the current version of the Code;
2. Ensure that Code process and language align with practice;
3. Improve readability and flow of the Code; and
4. Make other improvements based on feedback.

University Policy 410, Policy and Procedure for Student Appeals of Final Course Grades

University Policy 410, Policy and Procedure for Student Appeals of Final Course Grades, has been revised to (a) clarify where review is required by an academic dean; (b) make explicit how to proceed in the event of the absence of the grading faculty member due to sabbatical, employment change, disability, death, or otherwise; and (c) change the final level of appeal and decision to rest with the Academic Dean rather than the Provost.