June Policy Updates: Key Developments and Revisions

In our ongoing commitment to keeping policies current and our community informed of changes, these are the updates and policy notifications for June. Take a moment to review the information, and feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback.

Policies Open for Campus Comment: We Want Your Input

We value your feedback as part of the policy development process. We’ve posted these policies online for your review. The Policy Office will forward your comments to the policy owner for a response. Please note that anonymous comments are not eligible for a direct response but may still be considered when finalizing document changes.

• Establishment and Review of Centers and Institutes – Comments due July 8
  UND recognizes that centers and institutes support interdisciplinary collaborations, innovation, and external engagement that advances the University’s mission and strategic priorities. Clear and consistent procedures help ensure these entities operate with defined purpose, effective leadership, and sustainable resources, while avoiding unnecessary duplication of existing programs. SBHE policy 307.1 requires board approval to create or discontinue a center or institute. This policy establishes the framework to meet those requirements and clarifies responsibility, authority, and accountability for the oversight and management of centers and institutes.

New Policies: Approved for Implementation

The president has approved these documents after completing the development process. The responsible office and policy owners will now implement them.

• Principal Investigator Eligibility for Externally Sponsored Awards
  Only individuals meeting the eligibility requirements of a principal investigator/project director (PI) may be listed as such on UND applications for externally funded sponsored projects to both federal and non-federal sources. This applies to all proposals submitted to external sponsors seeking monetary or non-monetary support of a sponsored project which, if awarded to UND, will be governed by a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other binding agreement.

Revised Policies: Updates and Changes

We have revised several existing policies, making updates that range from editorial adjustments to more substantial changes. Editorial revisions aim to clarify language, streamline policy flow, and update essential information, such as contact details and hyperlinks.

Some revisions are more substantive and affect what is allowed, prohibited, or required to do. These adjustments ensure policies remain aligned with organizational goals and regulatory standards. Additionally, policies can undergo conforming updates to align them with external regulations and industry standards. This helps ensure our policies comply with evolving legal and regulatory requirements.

• Preventing Sexual Violence – editorial/conforming revisions
• Subrecipient Monitoring Procedure – editorial revisions
• General Office Safety Program – editorial revisions; applied appropriate formatting and uploaded to policy library

SBHE Policies & NDUS Procedures: Updates and Changes

State Board of Higher Education (SBHE) policies were revised or went into effect in June. UND’s policy library contains a set of these documents for ease of reference. These documents are updated upon receiving notification from NDUS and are included on the “New & Recently Revised Policies” list.

• Policy 100.7 – Institution Mission Statements
• Policy 302.7 – Governance Committee
• Policy 611.2 – Employee Responsibility and Activities: Intellectual Property
• Policy 705.1 – Executive Compensation

For a full list of new and revised documents, please visit the “New & Recently Revised Policies” list. If you have questions or wish to provide feedback, we encourage you to contact the policy owner directly or submit your feedback electronically.

Stay up-to-date on the latest policy developments as we continue to improve and enhance our institution. Visit the Policy Office website for more information.