Policy Development Checklist
- Review Section (D) of the Policy on Policy Development (3341-1-5).
- For revision to an existing policy, request the official Word version of the University policy from the Office of General Counsel (Policy Coordinator – afelty@bgsu.edu) to ensure that the accessibility of the document is maintained.
For a new policy, request the official Word version of the University policy template from the Office of General Counsel (Policy Coordinator – afelty@bgsu.edu) to ensure consistent formatting. - For revision to an existing policy, use “track changes” in the official Word version to show the revisions.
- When drafting or revising policies, consult with campus partners and administrators who are responsible for implementation and compliance, as well as those with relevant expertise or who may be significantly impacted by the policy or proposed changes.
- Submit the tracked changes/redlined version of the policy to the Office of General Counsel for review (starting with the attorney most relevant to the policy topic.)
- Consult with affected university stakeholders and constituencies allotting 7-10 business days for constituent feedback. Examples include:
- Faculty Senate
- Faculty Association
- Undergraduate Student Senate
- Graduate Student Association
- Administrative Staff Council
- Classified Staff Council
- Other______________________
- After incorporating constituent feedback, submit the draft policy, with tracked changes, to the Office of General Counsel (stokesm@bgsu.edu, cc afelty@bgsu.edu) for final review and inclusion on the agenda for the Policy Review Council. Please allot five (5) business days in advance of the Policy Review Council’s next meeting.
- The Policy Administrator, or delegee, will attend the Policy Review Council meeting and subsequently address any feedback from the Policy Review Council. Following integration of the Policy Review Council’s feedback, the Office of General Counsel will garner Presidential approval.
Updated: 06/01/2026 02:31PM