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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3341-6-47 | University Travel Expense | The revised paragraph clarifies that employees may keep and use frequent flyer miles, hotel points, credit card rewards, and similar benefits earned during university business travel for personal use, provided the rewards are earned under the same terms available to the general public and do not create additional costs for the university. The revision also adds a prohibition against selecting airlines, vendors, or services based on reward incentives and specifically prohibits conference, event, or group travel planners from personally using rewards earned through arranging university-sponsored travel. |
| 3341-10-1 | The BGSU Logo and University Trademarks | Revisions to this policy clarify and expand requirements for the use of the BGSU logo and other university marks. The policy now expressly applies to all university units, including faculty-led organizations with significant student membership, recognized student organizations (RSOs), and external users. It reinforces that RSOs may only use university marks with specific authorization, adds guidance on merchandise sales and licensing requirements, clarifies eligibility for a 0% internal royalty rate on certain university-funded purchases, requires proceeds from merchandise sales to be handled in accordance with the university’s cash handling policy, and formalizes licensing requirements for external users of university marks. |
| 3341-6-2 | Alcohol at University Sponsored Events | RRevisions to this policy strengthen and clarify requirements for alcohol service at university-sponsored events. Key changes specify that alcohol service on the main campus must be provided by BGSU Dining or an approved catering partner, while Firelands campus events must use a licensed third-party vendor. The policy also clarifies that alcohol may only be served in licensed locations unless a separate permit is obtained, requires trained servers, prohibits self-service, mandates the availability of non-alcoholic beverages and food throughout alcohol service, prohibits attendees from bringing alcohol into or out of events, and requires alcohol service to end at least one hour before the conclusion of student organization events. |
Policies Amended Since 09/01/2026
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 |
| 3341-7-4 | 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 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 |
| 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 | University-Administered Social Media Engagement Policy |
| 3341-10-8 | University-Administered Social Media Management Policy |
Updated: 09/16/2026 04:13PM