On July 13, 2026, UVU's President’s Council approved the following policy actions:
Entrance to Stage 1 Drafting
Policy 358 Faculty Compensation
Approval Process: Regular
Policy Sponsor: Wayne Vaught
Policy Steward: Kat Brown
Policy Action: Revision
President's Council Action: Entrance to Stage 1
Policy Document: Executive Summary
Who does this apply to? Faculty
Why is this policy being revised? This policy requires extensive revision because it no longer aligns with current practices for how faculty compensation is determined. A full rewrite will include clarifying the role of People and Culture and ensuring UVU is fair and equitable in determining faculty salaries.
Now that this policy is in Stage 1 Drafting, what does this mean for me? If you have suggestions for this policy revision, contact the policy steward. You will also have the opportunity to submit comments to your elected senator in Stage 2.
Policy 632 Rank Advancement
Approval Process: Regular
Policy Sponsor: Wayne Vaught
Policy Steward: Kat Brown
Policy Action: Revision—Limited Scope
President's Council Action: Entrance to Stage 1
Policy Document: Executive Summary
Who does this apply to? Faculty
Why is this policy being revised? Currently, faculty who wish to pursue rank advancement are required to teach both Fall and Spring semesters for the last five years. This means they are unable to take sabbatical leave during those five years. Some faculty feel that taking sabbatical leave did not affect their teaching and believe they should still be eligible for rank advancement. The drafting committee will revise the provision to allow faculty up to a full academic year of sabbatical during the last five years if faculty can clearly show how the sabbatical had a positive impact on their teaching.
Now that this policy is in Stage 1 Drafting, what does this mean for me? If you have suggestions for this policy revision, contact the policy steward. You will also have the opportunity to submit comments to your elected senator in Stage 2.
Entrance to Stage 2 University Entities Review
Policy 133 GRAMA
Approval Process: Regular
Policy Sponsor: Val Peterson
Policy Steward: Kedric Black
Policy Action: Revision
President's Council Action: Entrance to Stage 2
Policy Document: Stage 2 Draft
Who does this apply to? All members of the university community and members of the general public
Why is this policy being revised? Policy 133 outlines UVU’s procedures in response to requests for records made by the public under the Government Records Access Management Act (GRAMA). Policy 133 needs to be updated to reflect UVU's current process and to include additional legal requirements from GRAMA relating to requests and appeals.
Now that this policy is in Stage 2 University Entities Review, what does this mean for me? Contact your elected senator with comments you may have. Stage 2 ends October 1, 2026.
Entrance to Stage 3 Board of Trustees Review
Policy 203 Employee Fringe Benefits
Approval Process: Regular
Policy Sponsor: Jim Mortensen
Policy Steward: Kedric Black
Policy Action: New
President's Council Action: Entrance to Stage 3
Policy Document: Stage 3 Draft
Who does this apply to? Employees
Why is this new policy being created? The new policy conslidates and covers all fringe benefits offered employees. No comments were received in Stage 2.
Now that this policy is in Stage 3 Board of Trustees Review, what does this mean for me? Supervisors and employees may wish to familiarize themselves with the fringe benefits available to employees and the associated requirements for approval and use.
Policy 212 Competition with Private Enterprise
Approval Process: Regular
Policy Sponsor: Jim Mortensen
Policy Steward: Kedric Black
Policy Action: Revision
President's Council Action: Entrance to Stage 3
Policy Document:Stage 3 Draft
Who does this apply to? Employees
Why is this policy being revised? This is a new policy that is required by Utah Board of Higher Education Policy R555 Providing Facilities, Goods and Services in Competition with Private Enterprise. This Board policy requires that each institution establish a written policy addressing competition with private enterprise. For details, review the executive summary at the end of the file. No comments were received in Stage 2.
Now that this policy is in Stage 3 Board of Trustees Review, what does this mean for me? University groups that provide services must ensure compliance with this policy.
Policy 329 Telephone and Cellular Phone Usage (Deletion)
Approval Process: Regular
Policy Sponsor: Jim Mortensen
Policy Steward: Kedric Black
Policy Action: Deletion
President's Council Action: Entrance to Stage 3
Policy Document: Stage 3 Draft
Who does this apply to? Employees
Why is this policy being deleted? Cell phone stipends will now be covered in the new Policy 203.
Now that this policy is in Stage 3 Board of Trustees Review, what does this mean for me? Employees may wish to familiarize themselves with Policy 203.
Policy 406 Courtesy Vehicles (Deletion)
Approval Process: Regular
Policy Sponsor: Jim Mortensen
Policy Steward: Kedric Black
Policy Action: Deletion
President's Council Action: Entrance to Stage 3
Policy Document: Stage 3 Draft
Who does this apply to? Employees
Why is this policy being deleted? Courtesy vehicles will now be covered in the new Policy 203.
Now that this policy is in Stage 3 Board of Trustees Review, what does this mean for me? Employees may wish to familiarize themselves with Policy 203.
For questions or comments regarding any of the above actions, contact the policy sponsor or steward(s) listed, or contact the Policy Office. To learn more about the policy approval process at UVU, visit the Policy Office's Policy Process webpage.
Please note that some of the above links may become outdated or broken as the policy drafts progress through the policy approval process, or are approved for adoption to or deletion from the Policy Manual. For the most up-to-date status regarding a policy or proposed policy draft, see the Policy Manual and Policy Approval Pipeline pages. To request a previous version of a policy or policy draft or for addition questions, contact the Policy Office.