University Policies and Procedures

Pertinent draft policies will be posted here to allow for feedback from the campus community. You are encouraged to review and send comments or questions regarding any of the draft policies to the University Policy Manual Editor.

Revised Purchasing (5:35)
(Revised University Policy 5:35; The policy was revised to align with changes to South Dakota law regarding purchasing limits and to add provisions referencing BOR Policy 1.7.4 regarding sanctions screening.)

Revised University Housing (3:3)
(Revised University Policy 3:3; The policy was rewritten to align with BOR Policy 3.7.1 and the current practices of Housing and Residential Life. Link to current policy: https://www.sdstate.edu/sites/default/files/policies/upload/Student-Housing.pdf)

Revised Student Organization Travel and Field Trips (2:12)
(Revised University Policy 2:12; The policy was revised to provide clarification on the university’s processes for overnight accommodations associated with student travel and the review of external agreement forms by the Office of General Counsel.)

Communications and Branding
(New policy implementing BOR Policy 1.7.6. In December 2023, the BOR announced the creation of a new communications and branding policy, BOR Policy 1.7.6. The policy establishes requirements for consistent standards related to brand and official communications of BOR institutions, including SDSU. First, the new policy defines branded content and graphical marks, as well as what constitutes an official communication. Second, the policy establishes the requirement for universities to set and protect their brand and aligned official communications standards. Third, the policy sets out standards for official communications of BOR institutions, including expectations for appropriate use of branded content within official communications. The draft University Communications and Branding Policy is governed by, implements, and aligns with BOR Policy 1.7.6.)

Revised Authorized University Text Messages (7:15)
(Revised University Policy 7:15; This policy is being revised to add references to the new BOR Communications and Branding Policy (1.7.6). The requirement for departments or units to develop a protocol for sending text messages was also enhanced to align with BOR Policy 1.7.6.)

Revised University External Websites (7:14)
(Revised University Policy 7:14; This policy is being revised primarily to add references to the new BOR Communications and Branding Policy (1.7.6). Additional revisions include adding social media platforms to the definition of website, adding exceptions for hosting official social media platforms, adding a provision requiring all content bearing SDSU logos or trademarks to comply with BOR Policy 1.7.6, revising language on training for web editors, and revising language relating to the responsibilities of University Marketing and Communications.)

Revised Acceptable Use of Social Media (7:1)
(Revised University Policy 7:1; This policy is being revised primarily to add references to the new BOR Communications and Branding Policy (1.7.6.). Additional revisions clarify employee use of personal social media accounts and accompanying language.)

Revised Campus-Wide Posting (6:9)
(Revised University Policy 6:9; This policy is being revised primarily to add references to the new BOR Communications and Branding Policy (1.7.6.). Additional revisions include adding a definition of electronic reader board, clarifying approved vs. unapproved posters, updating criteria for posters submitted to Information Exchange for approval, adding reference to Residential Life Handbook for displays in residence halls, adding timeframe for submission of posters to Information Exchange for approval, and updating procedure for appeals.)

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