The Administrative Policies
A University Policy is an official directive, approved by the President based on the
recommendation of the Executive Officers (Vice Presidents), that has broad and direct
application across all schools, departments, and other administrative units of the
University.
The TAPs Committee is a standing committee of the University that reviews proposals
to ensure that new or revised TAPs follow an approved format and process, and meet
established standards for TAPs. The TAPs committee assists in preparing proposals
for further review and consideration by the President and the Vice Presidents.
TAPs impose binding obligations on students, faculty, staff and/or visitors as applicable.
TAPs ensure:
- promotion of mission-centered values and objectives
- compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and/or
- adoption of operational efficiencies and best practices.
Department Procedures, Guidelines and Protocols
Departmental Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, and Protocols are statements of the
standards and practices of an administrative unit of the University. These pertain
to matters within the exclusive function of a specific administrative unit. A Departmental
Policy, Procedure, Guideline, and/or Protocol may have broad impact across the University,
but unlike a TAP, it is approved and managed at the departmental level.
Order of Precedence
To the extent that there is any conflict or inconsistency between a TAP and a Departmental
Policy, Procedure, Guideline, and/or Protocol, the TAP shall govern and control.
