UPPM Revision #657

July 1, 2026

This UPPM revision includes the following policies:

UPPM 30.98 Direct Deposit of Excess Financial Aid Funds​

This revision:
 
  • Clarifies the purpose of the policy;
  • Adds information on physical checks sent to out-of-date mailing addresses;
  • Updates direct deposit enrollment information to reflect current TouchNet procedures and requirements; and
  • Updates timeline of disbursement.

UPPM 60.56 Faculty and Administrative Professional Personnel Leave

This revision:

  • Defines “family member” in accordance with WAC language;
  • Includes specific timeframes for LWOP, FML, and Military Leave use;
  • Updates requirements for use of leave based on current WAC language;
  • Clarifies prorated accrual for all types of leave;
  • Clarifies eligibility for concurrent use of disability leave and FML;
  • Includes “maintaining benefits eligibility” in all uses of extended leave; and
  • Adds “hate crime” to Section 24.0 and expands the applicability and requirements.

UPPM 60.57 Civil Service Employee Leave

This revision:

  • Updates requirements for confirming time worked;
  • Includes nonpermanent employees;
  • Clarifies prorated accrual for all types of leave;
  • Clarifies recourse for leave accumulation exceeding 280 hours;
  • Updates process for continuing benefits in cases of extended LWOP or disability leave; and
  • Adds “hate crime” to Section 24.0 and expands the applicability and requirements.

UPPM 80.56 Minor Construction, Renovation, Remodeling, and Demolition

This revision:

  • Clarifies fees and bid thresholds for public works projects;
  • Clarifies requirements for proposals and initial review of projects;
  • Updates process and links for submitting project requests and relevant forms; and
  • Adds more specific language to requirements and limitations throughout.

UPPM 90.01 University Records Management

This revision:

  • ·Changes policy name from “University Records – Retention and Disposition” to “University Records Management”;
  • Removes inaccurate and outdated information regarding All-University and Unique Department Records Schedules, pending a complete overhaul of the policy that will be completed this summer; and
  • Adds links to currently posted retention schedules through the Secretary of State website.

UPPM 95.53 International Travel

This revision:

  • Clarifies process for requesting travel;
  • Requires that deans approve international travel;
  • Adds that expenses occurred prior to approval of Spend Authorization will not be reimbursed;
  • Updates information on student travel and the International Travel Registry;
  • Updates information on high-risk travel; and
  • Updates links throughout.

This revision includes the following policy retirements:

UPPM 35.30 Duplicating and Using Software