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Policy Development at Arcadia: An Update

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The Policy Advisory Committee

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The Policy Advisory Committee (“PAC”)

Meets monthly and includes:

  • 3 presidential appointments

(currently, from Finance & Administration, TCGS, and Student Affairs)

  • 1 representative of Staff Council
  • 1 representative of Faculty Senate
  • 1 representative of Student Government Organization
  • Office of General Counsel chairs

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Why Have Policies?

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Why Have Policies?

  • Provide guidance - helps personnel make decisions efficiently and without constant reference to management
  • Keep everyone on the same page about a topic
  • Create confidence and reduces bias in decision-making
  • Save time and energy

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Policy on University

Policy Development

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Policy on University Policy Development

  • Accompanied by Procedures
  • For University-wide policies or those affecting more than one department
  • Provides a standardized process for development, approval, and maintenance
  • Ensures that Policies are:
    • Aligned with University’s missions and goals
    • Concise and easy to understand
    • Consistent in format
    • Properly vetted and approved
    • Remain compliant as laws affecting them change over time

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The Policymaking Process

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The Policymaking Process

  • Vice Presidents identify need for University-wide policy or revision to existing Policy
  • Policy Initiator, with assistance of VP, drafts policy, using policy development form and template and in collaboration with stakeholders
  • Draft is submitted to PAC for review and feedback
  • Draft is posted for public comment
  • Comments are considered and incorporated as appropriate
  • Cabinet approves Policy
  • Policy is sent to President for signature

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Upcoming for AY19-20

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Upcoming for AY19-20

  • 40 policies added to Library between summer 2016 and summer 2019. What’s next?
  • Survey to build pipeline with community input
  • Updated FAQ and streamlined Procedures
  • PAC visits to Staff Council, Faculty Senate, and Student Government Organization
  • Staff should watch inboxes for communications regarding survey and other developments

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Questions?

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