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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3341-1-19 | Curricular Approval Process | The policy establishes a university-wide process for proposing, reviewing, and approving curricular changes, with the Board of Trustees retaining final authority over all academic program decisions. It defines the roles of the Board, Provost, and Faculty Senate, and distinguishes among major curricular changes, routine curricular changes, and those required by law. Major changes, such as creating or eliminating academic units or programs require Board approval following review and recommendations from campus stakeholders. Routine changes may be approved by the Provost under delegated authority, with outcomes reported to the Board. Curricular changes that are legally mandated must be implemented by the Provost, with Board approval required when applicable, and the policy is reviewed every five years. |
Policies Amended Since 03/01/2026
| 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 |
| 3341-1-13 | Public Records Policy for Law Enforcement Video Records |
| 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 |
| 3341-7-4 | 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 |
| 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: 03/17/2026 01:36PM