The Policy Office facilitates the development and revision of institutional policies and procedures.
Mission
The mission of the UVU Policy Office is to facilitate the development and revision of proposed policies, guide proposed policies through the policy approval process, maintain and archive approved policies, and notify the campus community of policy changes in a timely manner.
Services
The Policy Office provides the following services:
- Coordination, editing, review, issuance, and archiving of administration institutional policies and procedures.
- A policy and procedure Template that offers an easy-to-read document that is consistent with other college policy documents.
- A policy and procedure Writing Style Guide to assist policy developers in maintaining a consistency of voice and style in policy development.
- A college-wide process for reviewing policy drafts that consists of distinct stages, with specific timelines associated with each stage.
- The Online Policy System (TOPS) © 2007 UVU where anyone can easily access policies under development or revision, and where Stewards and Sponsors can receive comments pertaining to a particular policy proposal.
- A user-friendly, online Policy and Procedure Manual, where current policies and procedures can be readily accessed, including a newly developed search capability.
- General resources on policies and procedures and best practices at other institutions.
While the Policy Office is responsible for guiding the development of policy and procedure, responsibility for the content of policy and procedure resides with the appropriate executive sponsor, typically a vice president. The Policy Office reports directly to the President.