University Policies and Procedures

New and Recently Revised Policies   Draft Policies to Review

New and Recently Revised Policies

10/03/2024 Revised Utility Vehicles (6:1)
(Revised University Policy 6:1; The policy was revised to align with the current practices of Facilities and Services.)

10/01/2024 New Policy - Fire Extinguisher Inspections (10:15)
(New policy created following deficiencies noted in past facility risk management audits involving the inspection of fire extinguishers.)

10/01/2024 Revised Fire Safety (10:10)
(Revised University Policy 10:10; The policy was revised to align with the current practices of Facilities and Services and Emergency Management.)

10/01/2024 Revised Fire Alarm System Response, Maintenance and Testing (10:9)
(Revised University Policy 10:9; The policy was revised to align with the current practices of Facilities and Services and Emergency Management.)

9/23/2024 Revised Remote Work and Alternative Work Schedules (4:16)
(Revised University Policy 4:16; This policy was revised to align with BOR Policy 4.1.5. Updates include provisions on the approval process for remote work, technology plans, and liability for workplace injury.)

9/16/2024 Revised Five Year Leadership Review of Administrator (4:2)
(Revised University Policy 4:2; The policy was revised to clarify communication portions of the review process.)

9/16/2024 Revised Employees Engaging in Political Activity (4:11)
(Revised University Policy 4:11; The policy was revised to align with BOR Policy 4.1.7. The primary revision removes the prohibition to BOR/University employees serving in the SD Legislature.)

9/16/2024 Revised University Collections (5:12)
(Revised University Policy 5:12; The policy was revised to align with BOR Policy 5.21. Specifically, holds on student accounts can no longer prevent a student from obtaining an official transcript from the University.)

9/16/2024Revised Goods or Services Sold to the General Public (5:24)
(Revised University Policy 5:24; The policy was revised following an annual review. Procedures were updated to align with the current practices of the Accounting Office.)

9/16/2024 Revised Facilities and Grounds Use and Scheduling (6:7)
9/16/2024 Revised Use of University Facilities and Grounds for Expressive Activity (6:8)
(Revised University Policies 6:7 and 6:8; The policies were revised to add campus safety updates and to comply with the requirements of 2024 House Bill 1178, a new law prohibiting the BOR or any institution under its control from using state resources for obscene live conduct.)

9/16/2024 Revised Student-Athlete Use and Commercialization of Name, Image and Likeness (9:5)
(Revised University Policy 9:5; The policy was revised to align with revisions to the governing NCAA rules.)

9/16/2024 New Policy - Institutes and Centers (11:3)
(The policy was created to provide a planning guide and framework for developing institutes and centers to leverage resources and enhance the impact of the land-grant university mission areas of research, education, or outreach.)

Draft Policies

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 Fixed Assets (5:9)
(Revised University Policy 5:9; The policy was revised as part of an annual review to align with the current practices of the Accounting Office.)

Revised University Cash Receipts (5:11)
(Revised University Policy 5:11; The policy was revised as part of an annual review to align with the current practices of the Cashier's Office.)

Revised Property Management (5:21)
(Revised University Policy 5:21; The policy was rewritten to align with the current practices of the Accounting Office.)

Revised Established Cash Funds (5:26)
(Revised University Policy 5:26; The policy was revised as part of an annual review to align with the current practices of the Cashier's Office.)

New Policy - Employee Training
(New policy setting forth the protocols related to the university's employee job duty training and professional development needs.)