Regent Laws and Policies Review
On November 6, 2015 the Regents passed a resolution to undertake a formal review of all Regent Laws and Policies. A steering committee is in the process of this review. Below are links to the current Laws and Policies under review, a justification of the action recommended and a draft of any recommended changes. Interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback on the form linked at the top of this page.
| Track | Area | Current Law/Policy | Proposed Action | Drafts | Justifications | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track-9 (Sep/Nov 2018) | Academic Affairs | Article 5: Faculty Policy 5: Faculty |
Revise | Draft-1 Draft-2 Redline Draft-2 No Redline |
Justification-1 Justification-2 |
External Vetting |
| Track-9 (Sep/Nov 2018) | Academic Affairs | Article 7: Students |
Revise | Draft Draft-2 |
Justification Justification-2 |
External Vetting |
| Track-9 (Sep/Nov 2018) | Academic Affairs | Policy 7A: Minimum Academic Preparation Standards for Undergraduate Admission (MAPS) Policy 7B: Student Government Reporting Responsibilities Policy 7C. Report to Board of Regents on Disciplinary Suspensions and Compulsory Withdrawals |
Revise | Draft Draft-2 |
Justification Justification-2 |
External Vetting |
| Track-9 (Sep/Nov 2018) | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Article 1.E: Freedom of Expression | New | Draft | Justification | External Vetting |
| Track-9 (Sep/Nov 2018) | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 1.D: Freedom of Expression | New | Draft | Justification | External Vetting |
| Date of Approval | Area | Updated Law/Policy | Action | Drafts | Justifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2018 | Budget and Finance | Article 13: Business and Finance Article 13.A Finance |
Revise | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Article 1: University of Colorado Legal Origin, Mission, Policy Framework and Ethical Conduct Article 1.A: Establishment and Location Article 1.B: Establishment of University Campuses Article 1.C: Mission of the University of Colorado Article 1.C: University of Colorado Policy Framework (New) Article 1.D: Ethical Conduct of University of Colorado Employees |
1.A/1.B Clean‐Up/Combine 1.C Current Keep As Is/Clean‐Up/Renumber to 1.B 1.C New 1.D Revise |
Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Article 2: The Regents of the University of Colorado Article 2.A: Organization and Powers Article 2.B: Meetings Article 2.C: University Seal Article 2.D: Amendments to the Laws of the Regents |
2.A/ 2.B Revise 2.C/2.D Keep As Is/Clean‐Up Only |
Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 1.A Preservation of Self‐Governing Responsibilities | Revise | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 1.B Guiding Principles | Revise | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 2.B : Regent Acceptance of Money from the University | Revise | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Eliminate | N/A | Justification | |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 2.E: Faculty, Staff, Student and Alumni Advisors to the Board of Regents |
Revise | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 2.G: Direct Expenditure Authorization via Board Resolution |
Keep As Is/Clean‐Up Only | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 2.H: Regent Travel Policy | Keep As Is/Clean‐Up Only | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | (PLEASE NOTE: Continuing policies and procedures relating to sexual harassment are contained in APS 5014-Sexual Misconduct and the Laws of the Regents, Article 10, Non-Discrimination.) |
Eliminate | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 2.J Fiduciary Obligations | New | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | Employee Services | Policy 2K: Personnel Authority for Employees Exempt from the State Personnel System | Revise | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 2.L: Public Comment at Committee Meetings of the Whole Board and General Study Sessions of Board Meetings |
Revise | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 2.M: Reprimand or Censure of a Board Member | Revise | Draft | Justification |
| April 5, 2018 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 2.N: Approval, Revisions or Repeal of Regent Policy | Keep As Is/Clean‐Up Only | Draft | Justification |
| April 6, 2017 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 2.F Posting of Meetings | Revise | Draft | Justification |
| April 6, 2017 | Budget and Finance | Policy 13.E Fiscal Misconduct | Keep As Is/Clean-Up Only | Draft | Justification |
| April 6, 2017 | Budget and Finance | Policy 13.F Gifts Benefiting the University of Colorado | Keep As Is/Clean-Up Only | Draft | Justification |
| April 6, 2017 | Other | Policy 13.B Intercollegiate Athletics | Revise | Draft | Justification |
| April 6, 2017 | Other | Policy 14.B Use of University's Name in Advertising | Revise | Draft | Justification |
| June 15, 2017 (Effective January 1, 2018) |
Academic Affairs | Article 4: Academic Organization and Program Planning (Previously, Organization of the Academic Units) Policy 4: Organization of the Academic Units |
Revise/Move/Eliminate | Draft | Justification |
| June 15, 2017 | Academic Affairs | Eliminate | N/A | Justification | |
| June 15, 2017 (Effective January 1, 2018) |
Academic Affairs | Article 9: Designations and Regents Awards (Previously, Degrees, Designations and Regents Awards) | Move/Eliminate | Draft | Justification |
| September 7, 2017 | Employee Services | Article 3: Officers of the University and Administration (Previously, Officers and University Staff) (PLEASE NOTE: Article 3.C.1(D)-Temporary Appointment to President remains in effect until reviewed as part of the NEW Policy 3.C-Searches for Officers of the University and a NEW TBD Regent Law or Policy on Professional Conduct.) Policy 3: Officers of the University and Administration (Previously, titled University Staff) (PLEASE NOTE: NEW Policy 3.C-Searches for Officers of the University and NEW Policy 3.D-Searches for Officers of the Administration has been delayed. Current Policies 3.B,3.C,3.E, 3.E Appendix, 3.F and 3.I remain in effect.) |
Keep/Move Revise/Eliminate |
Draft Draft-No Redlines |
Justification-Article 3 Justification-Policy 3 |
| September 7, 2017 | Employee Services | Article 6: Staff Policy 6: University and Classified Staff (Previously, titled Staff) (New Section 6.B delayed. Current policy 3.F remains in effect.) |
Revise | Draft Draft-No Redlines |
Justification-Article 6 Justification-Policy 6 |
| September 7, 2017 | Budget and Finance | Article 13.B Fiscal Authority and Responsibility of Officers | Keep As Is/Clean-Up Only | Draft | Justification |
| September 7, 2017 | Budget and Finance | Article 13.C Fiscal Authority and Responsibility of All Employees | Keep As Is/Clean-Up Only | Draft | Justification |
| September 7, 2017 | Budget and Finance | Article 13.D Financial Records | Keep As Is/Clean-Up Only | Draft | Justification |
| September 7, 2017 | Budget and Finance | Policy 13.C Approval of the University Risk and Insurance Management Program | Keep As Is/Clean-Up Only | Draft | Justification |
| September 7, 2017 | University Counsel/Board Secretary | Policy 2.C: Regent Committees | Revise | Draft | |
| February 8, 2018 | Budget and Finance | Article 12: Tuition, Fees, Scholarships, and Loans | Revise | Draft | Justification |
| February 8, 2018 | Budget and Finance | Policy 12.A: Student Tuition | Revise | Draft | Justification |
| February 8, 2018 | Budget and Finance | Policy 12.B: Student Fees | Revise | Draft | Justification |
| February 8, 2018 | Budget and Finance | Policy 12.C: Student Financial Aid | Revise | Draft | Justification |