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Process for the Approval, Revision or Rescission of 51�������� Policies

Faculty and staff employed through the 51�������� (51��������), students enrolled at 51��������, 51�������� governance bodies, and standing or ad hoc 51�������� advisory committees (hereinafter referred to as "requestor") may propose the adoption, revision, or rescission of a 51�������� policy by emailing:  

51�������� Chancellor's Office
uaf.chancellor@alaska.edu.

1. The written communication must include:
1. Subject line describing the proposed policy action (adoption, revision, or rescission).
2. Requestor's name, current 51�������� affiliation email address, and phone number.   If this information is not provided, the proposal will not receive consideration.
3. If the requestor is proposing a new policy: Complete the policy template (Word document). Submit an electronic version (in Microsoft Word) of the completed policy template.
4. If the requestor is proposing revisions to an existing policy: Justification for the proposed revisions and a copy of the policy with the specific revisions noted.
5. If the requestor is proposing the rescission of an existing policy:   Justification for the rescission and a copy of the existing policy. 
2. The 51�������� Chief of Staff will review the written proposal and may contact the requestor to clarify wording or request additional information.  
3. The 51�������� Chief of Staff will notify Chancellor's Core Cabinet of the proposal and work with Core members and Governance to:
1. Appoint a committee to evaluate and make recommendations on the proposal. Composition of the committee is at the discretion of the Core cabinet members.
2. Work through the policy proposal or policy to evaluate and make recommendations for changes.
3. Refer the proposal to the , 51�������� Risk Management, 51�������� governance bodies,  51�������� Provost Council, Chancellor's Cabinet, and/or affected departments or constituencies for comment.
4. Cease further consideration of the proposal.
4. During the review process many factors will be considered, including but not limited to:
1. Compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, , and other 51�������� policies.
2. Which 51�������� department or office will be responsible for compliance, and the consequences for noncompliance.
3. Whether the proposal represents a document better implemented as a guideline, rather than as a formal 51�������� policy. 
5. After the review process, a new draft policy, a recommendation for policy rescission (with justification for the rescission), or a recommendation to cease further consideration of the proposal (with justification for the decision) is completed. The 51�������� Chief of Staff then advances the matter to Chancellor's Cabinet for its consideration and feedback, and ultimately the Chancellor's final, written approval of the proposed policy adoption, revision, rescission, or no action. Unless otherwise specified, the effective date or rescission date of a policy is the date the Chancellor signs the policy or rescission.
6. After the Chancellor's written approval of a new, revised or rescinded 51�������� policy, it will be communicated to the 51�������� community by at least one of the following methods:
1. 51�������� Policy website.
2. Email communication from the Chancellor; responsible Chancellor's Cabinet member, department or office; or University Relations.

The Chief of Staff will notify the requester of the final decision made relative to his/her proposal.

When required, the 51�������� Chancellor may enact an “interim” policy while a policy is being requested to go through the approval, revision, or rescission process. Interim policies, may only be in place for periods of 6 months or less and must be expedited through the policy review committee process. Interim extensions are at the discretion of the Chancellor or designee.