Process for Approval: UW Regulations

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Process for Approval: UW Regulations

For new regulations, revised regulations, or regulations that need to be rescinded:

  • Pursuant to UW Regulation 1-4 Shared Governance, the applicable Vice President, Dean/Director, or Senate leadership works with General Counsel and applicable stakeholders to propose modifications. 

  • General Counsel sends the regulation to constituent groups for review and feedback, including Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, ASUW, Vice Presidents, Deans/Directors, and Internal Audit.

  • Constituent groups have four (4) weeks to review and must share with their stakeholders to review and solicit feedback.  If you have questions about appropriate stakeholders, please contact General Counsel.

  • General Counsel submits the regulation and any feedback to the President (or designee) and applicable Vice President, Dean/Director, or Senate leadership for incorporation of feedback as needed and final review.

  • General Counsel submits the proposed modifications to a Board of Trustees committee, if appropriate, and the full Board of Trustees for review and consideration (final approval).

 

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