Recently Added or Revised Policies
| Policy | Responsible Office | Notes | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conflict of Interest or Commitment | Compliance Services/Board | Revision | October 31, 2025 |
| Research Misconduct | Provost’s Office | Revision | December 19, 2025 |
| University Policy Management | Compliance Services | New policy | February 2, 2026 |
| Reasonable Accommodations Policy | Human Resources | New policy to replace Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability Policy | February 2, 2026 |
| Student Employment Policy | Human Resources | Revision | February 2, 2026 |
| Foreign Gifts and Contracts (Sec 117) | Compliance Services | New Policy | February 2, 2026 |
| Research Security | Compliance Services | New Policy | February 2, 2026 |
| Export Controls | Compliance Services | New Policy | February 2, 2026 |
| Immunization Policy | Deacon Health | Revision | February 20, 2026 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Policy | Environmental Health and Safety | New Policy which replaces the following retired policies: Asbestos Management Policy, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, Conferences and Summer Camps Safety Guidelines and Agreement, Contractor Safety Guide, Electrical Safety Policy, Fall Protection Policy, Hazard Communication Policy. Hearing Conservation Policy, Hot Work Policy – Welding, Cutting, Brazing, Ladder Safety Policy, Lockout Tagout Policy, Machine Guarding Policy, Permit Required, Confined Space Policy, Personal Protective Equipment Policy, Powered Industrial Vehicle / Equipment Policy, Public Access Defibrillation Program (PAD) Policy, Refrigerant Compliance Plan, Respiratory Protection Policy, Silica Exposure Control Plan, Steam Safety Policy, Trenching and Excavation Policy | July 14, 2026 |
| Environmental Protection Policy | Environmental Health and Safety | New Policy which replaces the following retired policies: Free Range Cat Policy, Integrated Contingency Plan (ICP), Water Management Plan to Reduce Legionella Growth, Mold Management Plan | July 14, 2026 |
| University Laboratory Safety Policy | Environmental Health and Safety | New policy which replaces the following retired policies: Lab Safety Plan, Radiation Safety Manual, Use of Controlled Substances in Research Guidelines | July 14, 2026 |