The WSU All-University Policy Committee (UPC) reviews all feedback submitted by stakeholders for proposed policy and procedure drafts currently open for review. Current drafts at this step are listed on the “UPC Feedback Review” webpage. If this is the only “policy” listed on that page, there are no current recommendations awaiting UPC’s feedback review.
This policy establishes the evacuation process of Winona State University (WSU) academic buildings in the event of a fire or other emergency.
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:
The clear and succinct policy now states the responsibilities for specific individual roles. The updated procedure specifies the responsibilities of specific WSU community members not only in the event of an evacuation event but also prior to such events to prepare for them.
Suggested Stakeholder feedback deadline:
Feedback should be provided using this WSU form by 11/01/2024.
This policy communicates the university’s commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all Winona State University (WSU) employees and establishes the responsibilities of various university groups toward meeting that goal.
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:
The clear and succinct policy now states the legislative authorization for monitoring safety and assigns responsibility for this to specific offices. The previous regulation served as the “Safety Manual” and contained many pages of very detailed guidelines (such as how to inspect a ladder before use). That content is more appropriately posted and updated elsewhere on the WSU website. There is no accompanying procedure associated with this policy.
Suggested Stakeholder feedback deadline:
Feedback should be provided using this WSU form by 11/01/2024.
This policy describes how electronic and key access to Winona State University (WSU) buildings is granted to employees and students in a way that maintains the security of the campus.
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:
This policy now states the basic rules surrounding who has the authority to issue keys and provide building access, and who may receive them. The updated procedure now states the processes in place for different constituencies. It doesn’t belabor the issue of paying fines for lost keys or the specific steps involved with returning keys. It removes references to law enforcement investigations determining employee liability.
Suggested Stakeholder feedback deadline:
Feedback should be provided using this WSU form by 11/01/2024.
This policy describes how eligible Winona State University (WSU) employees apply for and are granted tuition waivers at WSU and other institutions in the Minnesota State System for themselves and their spouses and dependents on a space available basis.
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:
The policy now states who is responsible for ensuring that WSU employees will be eligible for these benefits according to their respective bargaining unit contracts, and it provides a link to those contracts. The updated procedure now refers to “spouses” rather than “husbands and wives.” It includes information about taxation implications. The previous regulation included a form (outdated and obsolete); this procedure now refers to an online form to be completed for these tuition waivers. The procedure includes more step-by-step information about how this form is processed.
Suggested Stakeholder feedback deadline:
Feedback should be provided using this WSU form by 11/01/2024.
This policy establishes the application and approval process for sabbatical leaves for Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) members at Winona State University (WSU).
Rationale for Revision and Major Changes:
This policy draft is a proposed update for a legacy regulation:
The policy is largely unchanged, and it simply states that WSU faculty members are eligible for a sabbatical. The procedure now numbers the steps involved in granting sabbaticals, and it specifies the contents of the application form.
Stakeholder feedback report:
This policy provides guidance in the professional development and evaluation of Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) members at Winona State University (WSU).
This policy draft is a proposed update for a legacy regulation:
(Additional notes forthcoming.)
Stakeholder feedback report:
This policy describes the circumstances and processes used in banking, unbanking, and deleting courses and programs at Winona State University (WSU).
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:
(Additional notes forthcoming.)
Stakeholder feedback report:
This policy describes the course syllabus requirement at Winona State University (WSU).
Rationale for Revision and Major Changes:
This policy draft is a proposed update for a legacy regulation:
The content of this update is nearly identical to the previous regulation, although it has been reorganized.
Stakeholder feedback report:
This policy provides information regarding a student’s non-academic grievance or complaint at Winona State University (WSU).
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:
This policy now clearly states when it does and does not apply. The updated procedure has not changed. It does remove the previous definition of “student” that previously included “a group of students, or the student government,” making it clear that the grievance procedure is for an individual student.
Suggested Stakeholder feedback deadline:
Feedback should be provided using this WSU form by 11/01/2024.
This policy guides the Winona State University (WSU) response to a student death. WSU officials follow the protocol described in this policy and the related procedure in providing resources and services to support the student’s family, other affected students, and the entire campus community.
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:
This policy now designates the Dean of Students as the primary administrator responsible for addressing student death issues. The updated procedure includes the list of “tasks” based on the experiences of the previous Dean of Students.
Suggested Stakeholder feedback deadline:
Feedback should be provided using this WSU form by 11/01/2024.
This policy establishes how Winona State University (WSU) nominates and confers eligible faculty and administrators with the prestigious honor of emeriti status and retired with distinction status.
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:
This policy now designates the Director of Human Resources as the responsible officer. This version of the policy provides definitions for “emerita” and “retired with distinction.” The updated procedure describes the nomination, review, and approval process to conform with recent practices.
Suggested Stakeholder feedback deadline:
Feedback should be provided using this WSU form by 11/01/2024.
This policy describes the employee evaluation and development process of Administrative Service Faculty (ASF) members at Winona State University (WSU).
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:
This policy now designates the Director of Human Resources as the responsible officer, and it provides a definition for “ASF Evaluation/Development Plan.” The updated procedure specifies the “tools for evaluation” in much more detail.
Suggested Stakeholder feedback deadline:
Feedback should be provided using this WSU form by 11/01/2024.
This regulation prescribes the procedures to be used by unclassified employees at Winona State University (WSU) requesting authorization to be absent from campus.
Note: This legacy regulation is a candidate for retirement. Comments from the Director of Human Resources:
“This regulation is based on an outdated paper form, replaced by eTime system for submission of leave requests.”
This regulation aims to promote the interests of Winona State University (WSU) and to establish mutually beneficial relations between the University and its alumni. To promote the welfare of the alumni, students, and faculty of WSU and its predecessor, Winona State Teachers College, and Winona Normal School.
Note: This legacy regulation is a candidate for retirement. The VP for Advancement and the Director of Alumni Relations agreed with the committee’s suggestion that the current regulation (and any proposed update) looks more like a position description rather than an actual policy.
This policy defines the conditions under which Winona State University (WSU) makes university services and facilities available for non-university purposes.
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:
This policy now designates the Vice President for Finance and Administration as the responsible officer. The procedure now clarifies the role that the Business Office plays in the process.
Suggested Stakeholder feedback deadline:
Feedback should be provided using this WSU form by 11/01/2024.