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After reading the policy, consider the following:
- Consider how the proposed policy will impact you and/or your department, unit, college etc.
- Provide constructive and information-rich or data-informed comments.
- Consider the problem the policy intends to address. Is the problem addressed thoroughly?
- Consider whether the policy is missing a certain perspective.
- Include alternative solutions or examples.
- Keep your comments concise.
- If a policy section is unclear or confusing, seek clarification from the Policy Custodian or provide details about why.
- Consider if the policy articulates which individuals have authority to carry out the actions of the policy.
- Remember, a policy is an authoritative statement that establishes values or a philosophy or delegates authority to individuals to coordinate key functions of the university. A policy focuses on the ‘why’ while procedures and guidance focus on the ‘how’.
- The comment period is not an official vote. The intent is to strengthen and enhance the proposal, resulting in a more robust policy.
This policy supports Policy 3006: Staff Employee Grievance Process and Policy 3002: Respectful Workplace. It provides guidance for supervisors on managing job performance through setting clear expectations, providing performance improvement measures, and implementing disciplinary actions when needed.
Review the proposed revision and executive summary online.
Public feedback available until October 21, 2026.
This policy establishes the University’s Phased Retirement Program, which supports staffing flexibility consistent with overall University and individual department needs, provides benefit-eligible employees with an opportunity to partially retire or retire in planned stages while continuing to provide service to the University in their area of expertise.
Review the proposed revision and executive summary online.
Public feedback available until October 13, 2026.