Spring 2026 University Policy Report


May 21, 2026

Aligned with the Guidelines for University Policy Review Process, below is the list of revised and eliminated policies for the Spring 2026 semester by change type; more on change type and other information on university policies can be found on the University Policy Principles page. This list excludes policies that were reviewed but did not need any changes. 

 

  • Minorly-Changed Policies: Minor changes are those that do not alter the policy's position or spirit, such as modifications to job titles, phone numbers, email addresses, website links, office names, or updates to text to align with current practice.
    • Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy, Advertising Placement Policy, Anti-Money Laundering Policy, Cybersecurity Risk Policy, Data Governance Policy, Demonstrations Policy, Deposit of Checks, Cash, and Credit Card Receipts Policy, Digital Content Accessibility Policy, Electronic Equipment Recycling Policy, Engine Idling (On-Road Engines) Policy, Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation, Honorarium Payment Policy, Identity and Access Management Policy, Laptop Computer and Small Electronics Theft Policy, Legal Representation of Faculty and Staff Policy, Major Procurement Review and Authorization Policy, On-Campus Parking Restrictions Policy, Opening Bank Accounts Policy, Payment Card Acceptance and Data Security Policy, Poster Policy, Procurement Policy, Prohibited Relationships with Students Policy, Signing of Contracts and Agreements Policy, Single-Use Plastics Policy, Smoke-Free Policy, Social Media Policy, Staff Work Designations Policy, Supplier Registration Policy, Surplus University Property, Telephone/Wireless Communication Usage Policy, Title IX Sexual Harassment and Related Conduct Policy, Travel, Entertainment, and Business Expense Reimbursement Policy, University Access to Accounts and Electronic Information Policy

 

  • New Policies: New policies drafted as a result of new or developing changes in business principles, applicable laws or regulations, or the university's positions or commitments.