WSU Policies: Draft

• 1-5 Creation of Institutes and Centers Policy (DRAFT)

This policy describes the rules, rights, obligations, and expectations involved in defining, approving, reviewing, and discontinuing Institutes and Centers at Winona State University.

Rationale for new policy:

(This is for stakeholder review, not for publishing)

Winona State needs a new policy to provide guidance to the larger community on how new “institutes” and “centers” will be created through a stakeholder review process. The procedure would establish ongoing review and reporting processes.

Stakeholder feedback report:

WSU 1-5_Feedback_report

• 2-8 Grants and Sponsored Projects Policy

This procedure establishes guidelines, procedures, and responsibilities for submission and administration of grants and sponsored project or programs at Winona State University (WSU).

Rationale for updated procedure:

(This is for stakeholder review, not for publishing)

WSU needs to align some of its processes with WorkDay Finance requirements, allowing the Grants and Sponsored Projects Office to better coordinate with the Business Office for dispersal of funds. The authorizing policy is not being changed with this proposed update.

Stakeholder feedback report:

2-8_Feedback_report.docx

• 2-26A Ceremonial Burning and Smudging Procedure (DRAFT)

This policy provides direction to the university community in requesting and engaging in ceremonial burning and smudging traditions while respecting all campus community members and visitors.

Rationale for new policy:

(This is for stakeholder review, not for publishing)

Winona State needs a new policy and procedure to provide guidance to the larger community on the respectful recognition of indigenous religious and cultural practices that affect campus properties.

Stakeholder feedback report:

2-26_Feedback_report.docx

• 2-26 Ceremonial Burning and Smudging Policy (DRAFT)

This procedure delineates responsibilities and actions required for ceremonial burning and smudging.

Rationale for new procedure:

(This is for stakeholder review, not for publishing)

Winona State needs a new policy and procedure to provide guidance to the larger community on the respectful recognition of indigenous religious and cultural practices that affect campus properties.

Stakeholder feedback report:

2-26_Feedback_report.docx

• 4-8 Student Accommodation Policy
• 4-8A Student Accommodation Procedure

This policy describes the rules, rights, obligations, and expectations involved in ensuring the accessibility of Winona State University’s physical and digital environments. It establishes the university’s campus-wide commitment to accessibility and applies to all university units, including academic, administrative, student life, housing, communications, information technology, and physical infrastructure.

Rationale for new policy:

(This is for stakeholder review, not for publishing)

Winona State needs a new policy to provide further guidance to the larger community on addressing the accessibility needs of students and employees. This is related to new federal guidelines published by the Department of Education. In large part, this codifies what WSU is already doing in these realms. Adoption of this policy will likely require revisiting related policies and procedures on this topic.

Stakeholder feedback report:

WSU 2-27_Feedback_report

• 3-2A Credit Workshop Procedure (Draft)

This policy defines how credit workshops are created and offered at Winona State University (WSU).

• 3-2 Credit Workshop Policy (Draft)

This procedure describes how credit workshops are initiated, approved, assigned credit value, and funded at Winona State University (WSU).

• 3-13A IFO Faculty Promotion Procedure (Draft)
• 3-13B IFO Faculty Tenure Procedure (Draft)
• 3-13C IFO Faculty Non-Renewal Procedure (Draft)

This policy provides guidelines for processes used in the promotion, tenure, and non-renewal of Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) members at Winona State University (WSU).

• 3-13 IFO Faculty Promotion, Tenure, and Non-Renewal Policy (Draft)

The purpose of this procedure is to outline the criteria, timelines, and processes involved in the promotion of Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) members at Winona State University (WSU).

• 3-13 IFO Faculty Promotion, Tenure, and Non-Renewal Policy (Draft)

The purpose of this procedure is to outline the criteria, timelines, and processes involved in granting tenure to Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) members at Winona State University (WSU).

• 3-13 IFO Faculty Promotion, Tenure, and Non-Renewal Policy (Draft)

The purpose of this procedure is to outline the criteria, timelines, and processes involved in non-renewal decisions for Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) members at Winona State University (WSU).

• 3-31A Posthumous Degrees Procedure (Draft)

This policy establishes eligibility requirements and procedures for awarding posthumous degrees at Winona State University (WSU).

• 3-31 Posthumous Degrees Policy (Draft)

The purpose of this procedure is to outline eligibility requirements and describe procedures to be followed in awarding posthumous degrees at Winona State University.

• 4-4A University Facilities Conditions of Use Procedure (Draft)
• 4-4B University Facilities Reservations Procedure (Draft)

The purpose of this policy is to describe the restrictions and procedures related to the usage of Winona State University (WSU) buildings and outdoor spaces by university and non-university entities.

Rationale for Revision and Major Changes:

(This is for stakeholder review, not for publishing)

This policy draft is a proposed update for a legacy regulation:

• WSU 4-2 Use of University Space/Facilities Regulation

This policy now clearly states its purpose and no longer refers to the U.S. Constitution; issues of protest are discussed in the “conditions of use” procedure.

Stakeholder feedback report:

(Unknown status of feedback.)

• 8-4B Drug and Alcohol Use Procedure: Employees (Draft)
• 8-4A Drug and Alcohol Use Procedure: Students (Draft)

This policy establishes Winona State University’s (WSU) policy prohibiting drug and alcohol use and distribution on campus in order to maintain a safe and healthy campus environment.

Rationale for Revision and Major Changes:

(This is for stakeholder review, not for publishing.)

This policy draft is a proposed update for a legacy regulation:

• WSU 8-4 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy Regulation

This policy designates the Director of Human Resources as the responsible officer for the overall policy. There are two associated procedures, one for students and another for employees, each with a separate responsible office and officer. It was updated to included changes in Minnesota law that legalized cannabis  (marijuana) use and possession.

[Major changes to the regulation to be added later.]

Suggested Stakeholder feedback deadline:

Feedback should be provided using this WSU form by ??/??/20??.

• 8-4 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy (Draft)

This procedure provides details on the Winona State University (WSU) Drug and Alcohol Use Policy as it applies to WSU students.

Rationale for Revision and Major Changes:

(This is for stakeholder review, not for publishing.)

This procedure draft is a proposed update for a legacy regulation:

• WSU 8-4 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy Regulation

This procedure only applies to students, and it designates the VP for Enrollment and Student Life as the responsible officer.

[Major changes to the regulation to be added later.]

Suggested Stakeholder feedback deadline:

Feedback should be provided using this WSU form by ??/??/20??.