There are a variety of resources available to help you learn more about policies at VCU.
The Policy Program is implemented in accordance with this Board of Visitors policy.
The policy template is to be used when creating or revising policy.
A completed Executive Summary of Proposed Policy is to accompany a new or substantially revised policy when it is submitted for review and approval.
A completed Executive Summary for Policy Retirement is to accompany a policy that is being submitted for retirement review and approval.
Definitions of policy and policy types.
The Policy & Procedures Writing Guide is a resource for those who write or edit policy. It includes a breakdown of each policy template section, outlining requirements and recommended best practices.
These flowcharts illustrate the policy development and approval process.
Review the policy lifecycle and the lifecycle steps for your policy type:
Review the policy writers workshop that has applicable information on policy writing and the approval process.
Policy writers are strongly encouraged to consult this guide to learn about VCU's editiorial style guidelines as well as the appropriate use of VCU's visual identity elements and nomenclature.