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UND is creating a Tribal Consultation policy that applies to individuals who engage in activities, partnerships, research, or collaborations with Tribal Nations, Tribal members, Native communities, or Tribal Colleges and Universities.

We Want Your Feedback on UND’s New Tribal Consultation Policy

Categories: Comment Period, Policy Topics

UND is creating a Tribal Consultation policy that applies to individuals who engage in activities, partnerships, research, or collaborations with Tribal Nations, Tribal members, Native communities, or Tribal Colleges and Universities.

UND sits in the heart of the Northern Plains, a region with deep and living connections to multiple Tribal Nations. Those relationships play an important role in our research, our classrooms, and our community partnerships. A new draft policy on Tribal Consultation aims to ensure we handle those relationships with the care and structure they […]

Aerial photo of UND campus staring with the Memorial Union looking to the south west.

We Want Your Feedback on Our Updated Parking Policy

Categories: Comment Period, Policy Topics

Aerial photo of UND campus staring with the Memorial Union looking to the south west.

Parking affects many people on campus every day. Because of that, we recently reviewed and updated the University’s parking policy. Now, we want to hear from you. What’s Changed Our goal is simple: make the parking rules easier to understand, fair for everyone, and clear about what is expected. The revised policy explains things like […]

UND is creating policies to address faculty titles and minimum qualifications. Learn why it matters and how you can share your feedback.

Faculty Titles and Minimum Qualifications Policies: Your Feedback Matters

Categories: Comment Period, Policy Topics

UND is creating policies to address faculty titles and minimum qualifications. Learn why it matters and how you can share your feedback.

The University of North Dakota (UND) is developing two new policies: faculty titles and ranks and minimum qualifications for instructional faculty. These policies make sure that instructors meet consistent academic and professional standards. They also help the University maintain high-quality teaching and research across all programs. What’s Important to Know Faculty Titles & Ranks The […]

Procurement at the University of North Dakota (UND) must prioritize the university's best interests, balancing cost, quality, and service within required legal frameworks and applicable policies and procedures. Revisions were made to the policy align with state and federal regulations.

Procurement Policy Posted for Campus Comment

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Procurement at the University of North Dakota (UND) must prioritize the university's best interests, balancing cost, quality, and service within required legal frameworks and applicable policies and procedures. Revisions were made to the policy align with state and federal regulations.

We value your feedback as part of the policy development process. We’ve posted this policy online for campus comment. Take a moment to read through the information. If you have questions or wish to provide a response, we encourage you to contact the policy owner directly or submit your feedback electronically. Policies Open for Campus […]

Revisions to the bicycles and personal electric vehicles policy will permit PEVs on campus but not in buildings.

Bicycles and Personal Electric Vehicles Policy: Your Feedback Matters

Categories: Comment Period

Revisions to the bicycles and personal electric vehicles policy will permit PEVs on campus but not in buildings.

Since October 2024, UND has operated under an interim policy regulating the on-campus use of bicycles and personal electric vehicles (PEVs)—including e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-bikes, and hoverboards. This interim policy prohibits the use, storage, and charging of PEVs in all campus buildings and residences due to significant fire safety concerns related to lithium-ion batteries. In April […]

Revisions to the bicycles and personal electric vehicles policy will permit PEVs on campus but not in buildings.

Bicycles and Micro-Mobility Devices Policy: Your Feedback Matters

Categories: Comment Period

Revisions to the bicycles and personal electric vehicles policy will permit PEVs on campus but not in buildings.

Since October 2024, UND has operated under an interim policy governing the on-campus use of bicycles and micro-mobility devices (MMDs) (lightweight battery-powered devices such as e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-bikes, hoverboards). The interim policy banned the use and storage of electric MMDs in campus buildings and residences. Driving that ban was the legitimate risk of fire from […]