{"id":50148,"date":"2022-06-17T14:47:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T21:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/?page_id=50148"},"modified":"2026-05-14T16:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T23:36:19","slug":"policies-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/policy-development-review\/policies-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Policies Under Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading wsu-heading--mark-color-autumn wsu-font-size--xlarge\">Policies Currently Under Review<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Policies listed below are currently being revised. You are welcome to request a draft copy to review and share any comments related to the revision with PRF or the policy owner. Contact <a href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu\">policies@wsu.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__84594\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">University Policies and Procedures Manual<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__84594\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-10-08\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"21572\">UPPM 10.08<\/a> CougarCard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Updates qualifying parties and uses of cards; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds requirements for CougarCard access to buildings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=kenyah.thomas@wsu.edu&amp;Subject= Please send me the latest draft of UPPM 10.08 CougarCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/45.30\">UPPM 45.30<\/a> Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Adds information on the &#8220;subsequent use exception&#8221;;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates the list of relevant definitions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires written determination from Deciding Official;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expands sponsor, federal sponsor, and additional respondent notification requirements;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds individual requirement for reporting potential research misconduct;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarifies joint proceedings;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates confidentiality requirements and &#8220;need to know&#8221; qualifications;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds &#8220;substantially equivalent&#8221; requirement for sequestered records;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds requirements for list of records and investigation documents that must be filed with the ORI upon conclusion of an investigation, including when the research has a federal sponsor;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds federal sponsor notification requirements for special circumstances; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases the investigation timeline from 120 to 180 calendar days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=kenyah.thomas@wsu.edu&amp;Subject= Please send me the latest draft of UPPM 45.30 Research Misconduct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-50-20\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22242\">UPPM 50.20<\/a> Access to University Facilities\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Includes CougarCard access methods and requirements; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds &#8220;expulsion or termination in addition to possible arrest and\/or criminal trespass&#8221; as possible penalties for unauthorized access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=kenyah.thomas@wsu.edu&amp;Subject= Please send me the latest draft of UPPM 50.20 Access to University Facilities\u200b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-50-24\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"48014\">UPPM 50.24<\/a> After-Public-Hours Use of University Buildings\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clarifies options for security response to unauthorized access; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calls for information from CAHNRS representatives for a section on research centers and extension locations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=kenyah.thomas@wsu.edu&amp;Subject= Please send me the latest draft of UPPM 50.24 After-Public-Hours Use of University Buildings\" target=\"_blank\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-60-26\/\">UPPM 60.26<\/a> Temporary Employment Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision adds the required number of enrolled hours for graduate students, for purposes of employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=kenyah.thomas@wsu.edu&amp;Subject= Please send me the latest draft of UPPM 60.26 Temporary Employment Program\" target=\"_blank\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-60-38\/\">UPPM 60.38<\/a> Notice of Faculty or Staff Departure\u2013Vacating University Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Updates titles and resource links throughout;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds examples and references to materials and relevant policies; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarifies responsibility for the proper removal and disposal of radioactive, hazardous, and biohazardous materials and potential fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=minerva.meadows@wsu.edu&amp;Subject= Please send me the latest draft of UPPM 60.38 Disposal of Materials when Vacating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-60-56\/\">UPPM 60.56<\/a> Faculty and Administrative Professional Personnel Leave<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Adds the purpose of the policy and a list of contents;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defines \u201cfamily member\u201d;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes specific timeframes for LWOP, FML, and Military Leave use;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates requirements for use of leave based on current WAC language;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarifies prorated accrual for all types of leave;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expands circumstances for required allowed leave and FML;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specifies regulations for extended emergency leave and FML;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes \u201cmaintaining benefits eligibility\u201d in all uses of extended leave; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds \u201chate crime\u201d to Section 23.0 and expands the applicability and requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=kenyah.thomas@wsu.edu&amp;Subject= Please send me the latest draft of UPPM 60.56 Faculty and AP Personnel Leave\" target=\"_blank\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-60-57\/\">UPPM 60.57<\/a> Civil Service Employee Leave<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Updates requirements for confirming time worked;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes nonpermanent&nbsp;employees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarifies proportionate accumulation of time off for part-time employees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarifies recourse for leave accumulation exceeding 280 hours;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates process for continuing benefits in cases of extended LWOP or disability leave;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes leave accumulation calculation for nonscheduled nonpermanent employees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds leave options for victims or families of victims of hate crimes; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates language, links, and citations throughout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=kenyah.thomas@wsu.edu&amp;Subject= Please send me the latest draft of UPPM 60.57 Civil Service Employee Leave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-80-56\/\"> UPPM 80.56<\/a> Minor Construction, Renovation, Remodeling, and Demolition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision clarifies the processes for requesting construction, renovation, remodeling, and demolition of campus buildings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=kenyah.thomas@wsu.edu&amp;Subject= Please send me the latest draft of UPPM 80.56 Construction, Renovation, Etc\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-87-01\/\"> UPPM 87.01<\/a> WSU Information Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Definitions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision updates the roles, responsibilities, definitions and acronyms, and requirements regarding employee training and policy violations related to the management of WSU information security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=kenyah.thomas@wsu.edu&amp;Subject= Please send me the latest draft of UPPM 87.01 WSU Information Security Roles, Responsibilities, and Definitions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-90-06\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"22711\">UPPM 90.06<\/a> Release of Student Education Records<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision uses information from WAC 504-21 to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clarify&nbsp;exceptions to types of educational records;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Expand information on student access;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Update conditions for the release waiver to include acceptable forms of ID;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Expands list of exceptions to student consent for release; and<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Highlight the 3-year renewal requirement of FERPA training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=kenyah.thomas@wsu.edu&amp;Subject=%20Please%20send%20me%20the%20latest%20draft%20of%20UPPM%2090.06 Release of Student Education Records\" target=\"_blank\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/business-policies-and-procedures-manual\/bppm-95-53\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"62009\">UPPM 95.53<\/a> International Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Clarifies the process and individual requirements for requesting travel;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds required dean approval for international travel requests;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adds that non-approved international travel may not get reimbursed; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates information on high-risk travel determination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:policies@wsu.edu?cc=kenyah.thomas@wsu.edu&amp;Subject=%20Please%20send%20me%20the%20latest%20draft%20of%20UPPM%2095.53 International Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Draft Copy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__92460\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Safety Policies and Procedures Manual<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__92460\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.wsu.edu\/prf\/index\/manuals\/safety-policies-procedures-manual\/sppm-4-26\/\">SPPM 4.26<\/a> Disposal of Laboratory Glass Waste<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This proposed revision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Removes responsibility of custodial and solid waste disposal employees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates disposal container use;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removes unnecessary processes relating to custodial and solid waste disposal employees; 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