Changes to systemwide administrative policy statements take effect Jan. 1

The Office of Policy and Efficiency (OPE) has announced updates to several administrative policy statements from the Academic Affairs and Employee Services areas which took effect on January 1, 2026:

     - 1019-Degree Program Review

     - 1038-New Degree Program Approval

     - 1043-Independent Teaching, Independent Scholarly/Creative Work, and Academic Freedom (formerly, Independent Teaching and Scholarly/Creative Work)

     - 5001-Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action

     - 5009-Performance Evaluations for University Staff (formerly, Performance Ratings for University Staff)

     - 5013-Acting and Interim Appointments for University Staff Positions

     - 5023-Letters of Offer for University Staff

     - 5026-Alternate Work Arrangements for Classified Staff and University Staff

     - 5050-Background Checks

     - 5054-Hiring Retirees to Work in Staff or Faculty Positions

     - 5056-University Employment Postings

     - 5062-Leave

     - 5066-Employment and Non-Employment at the University (NEW)

For details go to the CUConnections article available here.