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 | April 19, 2024 |
| BOR6 | Board of Regents Policy for Presidential Performance Evaluation | March 2, 2018 |