University Policies
The Office of General Counsel is responsible for the posting of all University policies. The policies found on this website are the official University policies. In the event a party wants to create a new policy or change an existing policy, the policy template must be requested by contacting the Policy Coordinator, Allie Felty. Before requesting the policy be reviewed by the Policy Review Council there are several steps to be completed including, a review by the Office of General counsel and constituent feedback. Please use the Checklist for Policy Development to assist in the policy drafting or revision process. The Policy on Policy Development also outlines the full process.
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Recently Amended Policies
| Policy Number | Policy | Brief Description of Amendment |
|---|---|---|
| 3341-2-28 | Code of Student Conduct | Changes to the Code of Student Conduct were implemented in relation to updating multiple definitions under Prohibited Conduct to more comprehensively encompass behaviors not in alignment with the values and expectations for students at Bowling Green State University. |
| 3341-6-19 | Debt Policy | Revisions were made to the policy to reflect changes to committee names, a state agency name change and a section relabeling. |
| 3341-9-3 | University Libraries Gifts Policy | This policy was updated to streamline the process for gifts to the University Libraries and where to send them. Information was also added regarding federal tax regulations for appraising gift materials for tax purposes. |
| 3341-3-69 | Fresh Start for Graduate Students | This policy revision, formerly titled Academic Forgiveness for Graduate Students, provides a pathway for graduate students to restart their academic progress. The updated policy allows students to re-enter the same or a different program, encourages but does not require a waiting period, and removes restrictive language around transfer credit to allow for greater flexibility. Students with an earned BGSU graduate credential may only apply Fresh Start to coursework taken after the credential was awarded. The revision aligns with recent updates to the Leave of Absence and Grade Replacement policies and supports student success through a more holistic and equitable approach. |
| 3341-9-4 | Fundraising | This policy clarifies the requirement and parameters for all philanthropic gifts and fundraising activities that benefit BGSU to be received by the BGSU Foundation Inc. and coordinated through the Division of University Advancement. The policy includes a link to the BGSU Foundation’s Gift Acceptance, Counting, and Reporting Policy, which was approved by the Foundation Board on April 22, 2022, and reviewed by the Board of Trustees Joint Development Committee prior to final approval. |
Policies Amended Since 5/01/2025
Governance
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
GOVERNANCE | |
| 3341-1-1 | Bylaws of the Board of Trustees |
| 3341-1-2 | Ethical Conduct and Professional Workplace Behavior |
| 3341-1-3 | Emergency cancellation, Delay and Closing Policy |
| 3341-1-4 | Delegation of Management Responsibility |
| 3341-1-5 | Policy on Policy Development |
| 3341-1-6 | Public Records |
| 3341-1-7 | Delegation of Contract and Signatory Authority |
| 3341-1-9 | Faculty Workload Assignment Policy |
| 3341-1-10 | Furloughs |
| 3341-1-12 | Ohio Public Policy on Principles of Free Speech |
Academic Affairs
3341-4 – Policies are now incorporated into Human Resources
Human Resources
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
| 3341-7-1 | Conflict of Interest in Sponsored Programs & Research |
| 3341-7-2 | Copyright |
| 3341-7-3 | Patent Policy |
| 3341-7-4 | Research Faculty Administrator Research Stipend |
| 3341-7-5 | Research Misconduct |
| 3341-7-6 | Commercialization |
| 3341-7-7 | Protection of Human Subjects |
| 3341-7-8 | Protection of Vertebrate Animals |
| 3341-7-9 | Use of Controlled Substances in Research |
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
| 3341-8-1 | BGSU Concussion and Head Injury Management |
| 3341-8-2 | Courtesy Car |
| 3341-8-3 | Student-Athlete Compensation for Use of Name, Image, and Likeness |
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
| 3341-9-2 | Naming |
| 3341-9-3 | University Libraries Gift |
| 3341-9-4 | Fundraising |
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
| 3341-10-1 | The BGSU Logo |
| 3341-10-2 | BGSU Signature |
| 3341-10-3 | Logotype and Graphics |
| 3341-10-4 | The Official Identity Colors |
| 3341-10-5 | BGSU Branding |
| 3341-10-6 | Web Identity and Website Standards |
| 3341-10-7 | University-Administered Social Media Engagement Policy |
| 3341-10-8 | University-Administered Social Media Management Policy |
Updated: 06/10/2025 01:15PM