Understanding the Governance Policy Review and Approval Processes

To understand RIT's policy review and approval processes, policy authors should review the university's "policy on policies," Development, Review, Approval, and Promulgation of University-Level Policies (B 5.0), which describes and illustrates these processes. 

Help Navigating the Governance Groups

In addition to the guidance provided in B 5.0, practical information on scheduling time with the governance groups to present and review policy proposals can be found below:

Advice and Counsel

Because the university's policy review and approval processes can be confusing, policy authors are also encouraged to seek guidance from the policy office. 

For assistance with policies reviewed and approved by University Council or Faculty Senate, contact Tamaira Brown, Policy, UC and FS Coordinator at tibdfp@rit.edu.