Policy Resources

We have tools to help.

Developing a new policy/procedure, or maintaining and updating a policy/procedure can seem tedious. Help is available. Below you will find a variety of tools to assist you in every step of the process. Before beginning, we recommend you read the policy on Developing and Approving University Administrative Policies, and then use the remaining links as needed. If the guidance documents and templates listed below do not answer all of your questions, please check the FAQs section below. If additional questions, please contact the University Integrity and Compliance Office at policies@louisville.edu.

Developing and approving university administrative policies

See the University's policy regarding university-wide administrative policy development.

Policy Vetting Process

The sponsor shall determine appropriate university officials, committees, or groups to include in the discussion of the proposed or revised policy.

Policy Escalation Statement

Guidance and language to consider when policy compliance may warrant escalation.

Known incidents of non-compliance may be escalated. Escalation determination shall include consideration of university policies and procedures, the level of severity, and the risk to the university and/or its constituents. Escalation may result in notification of immediate supervisors up to and including university officials, committees, external entities and/or the board of trustees.

Situations that might result in escalation:

• Willful neglect
• Intentional non-compliance
• Repeat offenders
• Inadvertent non-compliance creating high level risk

You may contact us at compliance@louisville.edu for questions about policy escalation.