USU Policy Updates
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March 2026
January 2026
- Interim Policy 2101: Discrimination based on Protected Characteristics
- Interim Policy 2102: Title IX Sexual Misconduct in an Employment or Education Program or Activity
- Interim Policy 2103: Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct
- NEW Interim Policy 4205: Residency for Tuition Purposes
- Policy 4100: Research
- NEW Policy 4101: Sponsored Projects
- NEW Policy 4110: Research Misconduct
- Research Renumbering (see table below)
October 2025
- NEW Policy 1220: General Expenditures
- Policy 3311: Employee Gifts and Awards
- Policy Renumbering: Finance, Budget and Expenditure Categories (see table below)
Renumbering of Research Policies
Policies in the Research category have been re-numbered. Please view the policy crosswalk below for a quick reference guide between the previous and new USU Policy numbers.
| Previous Policy Number | New Policy Number | Policy Title |
|---|---|---|
| 4102 | 4100 | Research |
| N/A | 4101 | Sponsored Projects |
| 4100 | 4102 | Cost Transfers for Sponsored Projects (Contracts/Grants) |
| N/A | 4110 | Research Misconduct |
| 4101 | 4111 | Time and Effort Reporting |
| 4110 | 4112 | Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Usage |
Renumbering of Finance, Budget and Expenditure Policies
Policies in the Finance and Budget and Expenditure categories have been re-numbered. Please view the policy crosswalk below for a quick reference guide between the previous and new USU Policy numbers.
| Previous Policy Number | New Policy Number | Policy Title |
|---|---|---|
| 5003 | 1010 | Contract Signature Authority & Delegation |
| 5000 | 1100 | Investment Policy |
| 5002 | 1102 | Cash Handling Policy |
| 5004 | 1104 | Charitable Gift Acceptance & Crediting |
| 5006 | 1106 | Continuing Disclosure Requirements |
| 5300 | 1201 | Vacant Positions and State E&G Funds |
| 5001 | 1221 | Procurement |
| 5302 | 1222 | Travel |
| 5304 | 1223 | Meals & Entertainment |
| 5305 | 1224 | Memberships & Dues |
| 5005 | 1225 | Charitable Donations |
UBHE Policy Updates
As a state public institution, Utah State University adheres to rules adopted by the Utah Board of Higher Education and developed by the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE). These rules provide interpretation and guidance on Utah laws and set standards for USHE institutions to follow.
January 2026
- Board Policy R165, Concurrent Enrollment
- Board Policy R341, Computing Systems Program
- REPEALED - Board Policy R350, Master Plan for Educational Telecommunications
- REPEALED – Board Policy R353, Telecommunications for Off-Campus Learning
- Board Policy R401, Approval and Modification of Instructional Programs and Administrative Units
- Board Policy R508, Guidelines for Approving Lists of Comparable Institutions
- NEW – Board Policy R608, First Credential Scholarship
- Board Policy R616, Adult Learner Grant Program
- Board Policy R803, Students and Employees Called to Active Military Service
- REPEALED – Board Policy R840, Institutional Business Communications
October 2025
In the October 2025 UBHE Committee of the Whole meeting, several new and revised policies were approved.
- R131: Review and Approval of Centers for Compliance with Equal Opportunity Initiatives
- R223: Faculty and Staff Participation in Institutional Board of Trustees Meetings
- R315: Designation of Service Regions
- R401: Approval and Modification of Instructional Programs
- R485: Faculty Workload Guidelines
- R831: Minimum Requirements for Non-Faculty Staff Employee Grievance
- R841: REPEALED
November 2025
The Utah Board of Higher Education approved the following Board policy amendments in the November 2025 Board meeting:
- Board Policy R120, Board of Higher Education Bylaws
- Board Policy R205, Presidential Appointment, Compensation, and Benefits
- Board Policy R401, Approval and Modification of Instructional Programs and Administrative Units within Institutional Role, Mission, and Designated Service Region
- Board Policy R712, Nontraditional Arrangements for Development of Facilities on Campuses
- Board Policy R831, Minimum Requirements for Non-Faculty Staff Employee Grievance Policy
- NEW: Board Policy R905, Utah Engineering and Computer Science Initiative
For details about the revisions, please review the memo from the Commissioner’s Office.
Utah Code Title Renumbering
SB 1001— Higher Education Recodification: A technical recodification of Utah Code Title 53B, State System of Higher Education. The bill renumbers and reorganizes Title 53B as Title 53H, Higher Education, and makes changes to the structural makeup of the higher education code. This recodification includes structural changes, reformatting, renumbering, general consolidation, and the repealing of outdated code. SB 1001 also amends definitions to eliminate inconsistent terms that have been used interchangeably throughout the higher education code.
USU Policies have been updated to reflect this title change.