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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3341-1-6 | Public Records | This policy was updated to clarify existing language and incorporate provisions from former Policy 3341-1-13, Public Records Policy for Law Enforcement Video Records, which was rescinded. The revised policy now includes language permitting the university to charge a requester up to $75 per hour for police video footage provided in response to a public records request. |
| 3341-7-14 | Material Transfer, Data Use, and Confidentiality | Establishes university-wide requirements for transferring research materials, data, and confidential information to or from external entities. The policy ensures that applicable agreements are reviewed and approved by the Division of Research before research materials, data, or confidential information are exchanged. |
| 3341-7-15 | Research Data Protection, Security, and Ownership | Establishes university-wide requirements for the ownership, protection, security, retention, access, and sharing of research data. The policy clarifies BGSU’s ownership of research data and researchers’ responsibilities for its proper stewardship throughout the research lifecycle. |
| 3341-7-16 | Principal Investigator Eligibility and Responsibilities | Establishes Principal Investigator eligibility for externally sponsored projects and defines PI responsibilities for proposal submission, project oversight, financial management, compliance, and reporting. It also establishes a process for approving exceptions to standard PI eligibility requirements. |
| 3341-7-17 | Proposal Submission | Establishes requirements for the review, approval, and submission of proposals for externally sponsored projects. The policy clarifies that proposals must receive appropriate university approvals and be submitted on behalf of BGSU through Research & Sponsored Programs. |
Policies Amended Since 10/01/2026
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
| 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 and Procedures |
| 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 |
| 3341-1-12 | Ohio Public Policy on Principles of Free Speech |
| 3341-1-14 | Advance Ohio Higher Education – Institutional Prohibitions and Affirmations |
| 3341-1-15 | Faculty Annual Performance Evaluation Policy |
| 3341-1-16 | Faculty Retrenchment and Reconfiguration Policy |
| 3341-1-17 | Faculty Tenure Policy |
| 3341-1-18 | Faculty Post-Tenure Review Policy |
| 3341-1-19 | Curricular Approval Process |
Academic Affairs
| Policy Number | Name of Policy |
|---|---|
| 3341-7-1 | Conflict of Interest in Sponsored Programs & Research |
| 3341-7-2 | Copyright |
| 3341-7-3 | Patent Policy |
| 3341-7-5 | 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 for Non-Therapeutic Purposes |
| 3341-7-10 | Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) |
| 3341-7-11 | Export Control |
| 3341-7-12 | Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program |
| 3341-7-13 | Use of Regulated Biohazardous Materials |
| 3341-7-14 | Material Transfer, Data Use, and Confidentiality |
| 3341-7-15 | Research Data Protection, Security, and Ownership |
| 3341-7-16 | Principal Investigator Eligibility and Responsibilities |
| 3341-7-17 | Proposal Submission |
| 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 and University Trademarks |
| 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 | Engagement on University-Administered Social Media Policy |
| 3341-10-8 | Management of University-Administered Social Media Policy |
Updated: 10/22/2026 01:16PM