Board of Regents Policy Manual

Introduction

The Board of Regents Policy Manual includes policies and procedures relating to the Board’s governance of Washington State University and the regulation of the business of the Board. The Board approves policies in this manual pursuant to the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of Washington State University and will review the policies every three years.

Table of Contents

Policy
Number
Name Date Last Approved
BOR1 Board of Regents Conflict of Interest Policy January 26, 2024
BOR2 Board of Regents Policy on Delegation of Authority November 17, 2023
  Appendix 1: Resolution delegating general authority to President or designee April 7, 2016
  Appendix 2: Resolutions delegating authority to President or designee—University personnel
  Delegation — Academic and exempt employees September 20, 1971
  Delegation — Classified staff January 17, 1992
  Delegation — Indemnification and defense of employees September 7, 2007
  Delegation — Approval to Ratify WSU Collective Bargaining Agreements May 4, 2018
  Appendix 3: Resolutions delegating authority to President or designee—University rules and policies
  Delegation — Limited rule-making authority November 18, 2022
  Delegation — Approval to revise Faculty Manual November 18, 2022
  Appendix 4: Resolutions delegating authority to President or designee—Tuition and fees
  Delegation — Incidental fees July 18, 1983
  Delegation — S&A fee guidelines March 12, 2004
  Delegation — WSU System parking rates and fines January 21, 2022
  Appendix 5: Resolutions delegating authority to President or designee—Academics, planning, and University structure
  Approval and Delegation — Approve of OneWSU concept and direction and delegation of authority to implement system changes June 4, 2021
  Delegation — Grant degrees and act in matters related to academic affairs March 24, 2017
  Delegation — Approve degree name changes and extension of existing degrees November 18, 2022
  Delegation — Approve University centers, institutes, and laboratories May 3, 2019
  Delegation — Issue and sign statements of intent for renewal of WSU radioactive materials license January 30, 2015
  Appendix 6: Resolutions delegating authority to President or designee—Budget, business, and finance
  Delegation — Interlocal agreements June 24, 1994
  Delegation — Authority March 13, 2020
  Delegation — Energy services performance contracts May 10, 2002
  Delegation — Approve time critical contracts November 18, 2022
  Delegation — Approve operating agreements with WSU-affiliated entities November 18, 2022
  Delegation — Approve settlements of legal claims November 18, 2022
  Delegation — Authorize commencement of litigation May 3, 2019
  Delegation — Refunding bonds November 22, 2013
  Delegation — Approve residency agreements November 17, 2023
  Appendix 7: Resolution delegating authority to President or designee—Naming November 18, 2022
  Appendix 8: Summary of Delegations January 2024
BOR3 Board of Regents Policy on Committee Charters January 26, 2024
BOR4 Board of Regents Real Estate Policy January 23, 2004
BOR5 Board of Regents Debt Management Policy January 30, 2015
BOR6 Board of Regents Policy for Presidential Performance Evaluation March 2, 2018