1. University Policies Web Site (Faculty-Staff Handbook 1460) http://www
Sharyl Kammerzell Ann Thompson
Senior Associate General Counsel Assistant to Policy Coordinator
Office of General Counsel Office of the Faculty Secretary
Admin 127, Brink M-6,
3/25/08

2. Why University Policies Web Site: http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/uipolicy
Website & FSH 1460 were developed:
To promote consistency in policy development and/or amendments to existing policy,
To open up communication lines, and
To create transparency throughout campus.
Ask Sharyl if she would like to expand/comment.

3. Context for University Policies
FSH 1460 A-2. Context of University Policies: All university policies fall within a greater hierarchy of laws, statutes and regulations. University policies are subject to compliance with laws and regulations instituted by higher governing authorities in the following order of hierarchy:
Federal laws and regulations
State laws and regulations
Board of Regents/State Board of Education policies & procedures
University-wide policies and procedures
Divisional/College policies and procedures
Departmental policies and procedures

4. University Policies: FSH and APM
FSH: Primarily policies that fall within scope of faculty governance.
APM: Policies and/or procedures that provide criteria, guidance and instructions for properly conducting and complying with institutional financial, administrative, and select operational requirements.

5. Source and Scope of Faculty Governance
Territorial Act, Jan. 30, 1889: Sec. 8.: The President of the University shall be President of the Faculty . . and the executive head of the instructional force in all its departments; as such, he shall have authority, subject to the Board of Regents, to give general direction to the instruction and scientific investigation of the University, The immediate government of the University shall be entrusted to the Faculty[.]

6. Source and Scope of Faculty Governance (cont.)
Regents Policies
I.A. 2. Powers and Duties : delegation of daily management of institution to the president
I.E. 2. Chief Executive Officers : Board expects the president to obtain the necessary input from the faculty, classified and exempt employees, and students, but it holds the president ultimately responsible for the well-being of the institution, and final decisions at the institutional level rests with the president.

7. Source and Scope of Faculty Governance (cont.)
FSH 1520: ARTICLE IV--RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY FACULTY. : Subject to the authority of the president and the general supervision and ultimate authority of the regents, the university faculty accepts its responsibilities for the immediate government of the university, including, but not restricted to (enumerated list)

8. Location: Two clicks. University of Idaho Home Page
Click 1: Faculty and Staff
Under Popular Resources
Click 2: University Policies (APM/FSH)
Bookmark page

9. University Policies Home Page http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/uipolicy
External Links (center page):
Regents: Board of Regents of the University of Idaho and Idaho State Board of Education
Governing board policies
APM: Administrative Procedures Manual
Institutional, financial, administrative, operational
FSH: Faculty-Staff Handbook
Areas affecting faculty, staff & students
Quickly cover links on this webpage. Handout: notes and their future reference.

10. University Policies Home Page (cont.)
External links (cont.)
Policy Document Search:
Search engine of university policies
New or Proposed Amendments:
Faculty Staff Handbook Section 1460
Internal Links (side-bar):
Changes/New Policy
Instructions
Cover Sheet (must be filled out and returned)
Violations of any policy should first be reported to your supervisor, a human resource representative, unit manager and/or the office responsible for the policy.  University employees can also confidentially report concerns about suspected issues of illegal, unethical, and irresponsible acts through the University's Confidential Hot Line.

11. University Policies Home Page (cont.)
Internal Links (side bar) (cont.):
Contacts & Resources
Phone numbers for assistance
Definitions
Cover Sheet and policy drafting terminology
Emergency Policies
180 Day Policy – FSH 1460 C-3
Feedback
Any suggestions are appreciated

12. University Policies Home Page (cont.)
Internal Links (side bar) (cont.):
Policy Writing Guide
Assistance with writing policy, especially a new one
University of Minnesota Policy Library (useful tools/tips)
Track Policies: (spreadsheet submissions through approvals)
Revision Tracking Sheet ( , , )
Requested for Revision
APM/FSH policies - lists who and when requested
(check list before requesting a policy)
Faculty Council (check if a policy is on agenda)
END of web page & links. Now training/workshop on the process.

13. Process: Plan Ahead! Process can be lengthy
Originator > policy sponsor (unit administrator(s)) > general counsel; FOR APM > approval by VP F&A; FOR FSH > approval by Faculty Council > General Faculty > President/Provost > SBOE (some policies)
Policy Coordinator, or designee, verifies ALL pertinent parties have reviewed and approved
Controversial policies may require ad hoc committee
Shortened process for minor changes (FSH 1460 B-2)
Separate process for emergency policies (FSH 1460 C-3)

14. Process (cont.): Changes/New Policy
New Policy (Policy Writing Guide link), if not . . .
Check if policy has been requested
If so, contact individual/group who requested to see if you can work together,
Encourages collaboration of all parties having an interest in the policy – cleaner policy
Avoids separate individuals simultaneously working on the same policy – which leads to errors in policy
If not,
Go to changes link to begin training .. this is beginning of actual process.

15. Process (cont.): REQUEST & USE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT
Request original policy document from: or
Subject line enter: APM 50.05; FSH 2700
Use "track changes” (redline)
Historical record
Employees can see what was before and what is proposed
Allows changes to be made easily by this office
Very important! This office maintains the original document at all times to be certain an older policy is not used or text inadvertently deleted or edited.

16. Process (cont.): Assign one individual to oversee ALL changes.
One individual (originator, sponsor, committee chair, or designee) takes sole responsibility to coordinate making make changes to the original policy using track changes. Everyone involved should send their changes to this ONE individual. 
This ONE individual should save a clean original and all subsequent versions in a clearly labeled manner (vers. 1,2,3,etc.).
This helps from mistakenly using an incorrect version.

17. Process (cont.): Follow these guidelines:
Rewrite (yes/no?):  Once you begin with track changes and discover that 3/4 of the document is deleted/changed - it is a rewrite.  Indicate on the coversheet (below) that it is a rewrite and what policy or policies are affected. DO NOT use a rewrite to simplify the editing process.

18. Process (cont.):
Format: Ensure that all new policies and changes to existing policies are consistent with the policy template (click here).
Links: Keep to a minimum!  If you must use a link make sure they work and do not link to external non-UI sites.  Check with General Counsel ( or ). 
Guidance: The writing guide link is very helpful.

19. Process (cont.): Remember
All changes submitted must be in “track changes,” otherwise they will not be incorporated into the document that is circulated for review and approval by this office.
NOTICE: how “track changes” has been stressed UNMARKED CHANGES WILL NOT HAPPEN.

20. Process (cont.):
Cover Sheet - The ‘reason’ for all to see on the policies web site tracking sheet. Be concise - the better you define - the fewer questions received.
Addition, revision, deletion, emergency or minor,
Chapter number and title,
Originator (person/group proposing),
Policy Sponsor (unit administrator)
General Counsel
Explain purpose (substantive reason for edit e.g. these changes are designed to clarify intent, provide additional guidance, etc.)
NOTE: The Faculty Secretary’s Office is the historical archive for university policies (10 years from now a policy’s life can be traced)
Sharyl define or describe 5&6. Attachment A

21. apm@uidaho.edu or fsh@uidaho.edu
Process (cont.):
Cover Sheet (cont.)
Reason (why change now? e.g. policies disorganized, need updating, change in governing law/policy or practice, etc.)
Fiscal Impact
Related Policies
Effective Date
You’re done with first steps. Return Cover Sheet & ‘new’ or ‘tracked’ (redline) policy to or
Ask attendees how they perceive purpose/reason? Is it confusing?

22. Process (cont.): Policy Coordinator (or designee) Oversees process
Verifies coversheet info
Minor, addition, revision, deletion, emergency
If sponsor (unit administrator) has reviewed & approved
General Counsel has reviewed and approved
APM requires VP Finance & Administration approval
FSH faculty, president/provost, SBOE (some policies)
When all have approved the change is made
Ask Sharyl to explain the specific policies or instances where SBOE approval is needed FSH only.

23. Process (cont.):
Policy sponsor and/or unit administrator remains responsible for tracking the policies progress;
For FSH substantive changes be prepared to attend Faculty Council and General Faculty Meetings, as necessary, especially for major policies.

24. UI Policies (cont.):
Track Policy Spreadsheet: Allows anyone access to “any” policy document that is currently being developed or revised.
Provides:
Links to redlined policy
Reason (cover sheet)
Contact information for Originator, Sponsor, Committee
Approval status
Use tracking sheet to show the Attachments B&C.

25. The End
Final Note: View the Faculty Secretary’s Office as the historical archive for university policies (10 years from now a policy’s life can be traced)
Policy Coordinator suggestions, comments, questions?
Feedback