Overview

The ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× Chancellor is authorized by the and to implement rules and procedures as necessary to, among other things, promote operational efficiency, support the university’s mission, and reduce operational risks. A ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× policy must comply with Board of Regents’ policies and University regulations. In the event they would ever conflict, the order of priority is: , university regulations, ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× policies.

The ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× Chancellor’s Cabinet is in the process of evaluating existing policies according to the Process for the Approval, Revision or Rescission of ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× Policies. Policies that cabinet deems to be obsolete or unnecessary may be rescinded; policies that should be retained may be revised; new policies may be adopted. Policies will be formally adopted using a consistent format and the final, approved policy will be posted to this webpage.

Who can propose a new ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× policy, revisions to an existing policy, or the rescission of a policy?

Faculty and staff employed through the ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× system, students enrolled at ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ×, ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× governance bodies, and standing or ad hoc ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× advisory committees may propose the adoption, revision, or rescission of a ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× policy by following the procedures described in the process discussed above.


Table of ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× policy number, policy titles, adoption or revision dates and responsible cabinet members
ÎÞÂëÂÒÂ× Policy No. Title Adoption / Revision Date Responsible Cabinet Member
02.05.011 Emergency Closure Policy 11/09/2011 VC Administrative Services
02.09.01 Health and Safety Policy 09/26/2023 Provost;
AVC Research
02.09.002 Emergency Action Plan Policy 09/26/2023 VC Administrative Services
02.09.020 Field Firearms Policy 10/09/2018 Provost; 
VC Administrative Services
VC Research; 
VC Rural, Community and Native Education; 
VC Student Affairs
02.09.030 Alcohol and Intoxicants-Field Policy 02/05/2019 Provost; 
VC Administrative Services; 
VC Research; 
VC Rural, Community, and Native Education; 
VC Student Affairs;
02.09.040 Automatic External Defibrillator Policy 06/03/2015 VC Administrative Services
04-002 Use of Controlled Substances in Research and Teaching 08/15/2023 VC Research
04-003 Animal Care and Use 02/25/2008 VC Research
04-004 Occupational Health and Safety Program - Animal Facilities 06/23/2008 VC Research
04.05.001 Employee Recognition 07/17/2009 VC Administrative Services
04.06.141 Weather Closure Policy for Areas Outside of the Fairbanks Campus 03/28/2019 Chief of Staff
04.06.200 Events Policy
11/30/2022 Chief of Staff
04.06.300 Campus Assembly Policy 01/19/2021

VC Student Affairs; 
VC Rural, Community and Native Education

04.07.010 Required Training Policy 09/09/2021 Provost; 
VC Administrative Services; 
VC Research
04.07.110 Term Funded Internal Applicant Policy 06/09/2015 VC Administrative Services
04.10.040 Required Professional Boundaries With Respect To Immediate Family Members 02/03/2021 Provost;
VC Rural, Community, and Native Education; 
VC Student Affairs
05-001 Safeguarding Confidential Information 01/04/2005 Chancellor
05-002 Protection of Human Research Participants 02/27/2024 Chancellor
05-003 Principal Investigator Eligibility 6/16/2021 VC Research
05-004 Export Management 06/23/2008 VC Research
05-005 Biosafety in Research and Teaching 06/23/2008 VC Research
05.04.020 Off-Road Motor Vehicle Use On-Campus (Fairbanks) Policy 06/30/2020 VC Administrative Services
05.08.010 Access Control Policy 08/15/2023 VC Administrative Services
05.09.001 Animals in University Buildings and on University Property Policy 11/22/2021 Department of Equity and Compliance;  
VC Administrative Services
VC Student Affairs; 
05.09.041 Protection of Minors 05/14/2020 VC Administrative Services
05.09.50 Engagement Policy for Enrolled Minors 03/31/2023 VC for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
05.10.072 Policy on Sponsored, Co-Sponsored and Alternative Courses 03/18/2024 Provost
05.12.001 Alcoholic Beverage Policy 12/13/2022

VC for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

05.14.031 Fundraising Coordination Policy 03/31/2023 Executive Director of University Advancement
09.05.011 Teaching Assistantships and the Chancellor’s Tuition Account Policy 03/31/2023 Provost
09.11.00 Policy on Mandatory Insurance for F-1 and J-1 International Students and Study-Away Students 12/19/2017 Provost
10.02.070 Specialized Accreditation Policy 06/20/2022 Provost
10.04.091 Distance Education Policy 05/08/2023 Vice Provost and Accreditation Liaison Officer
10.07.001 Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training 06/08/2010 VC Research
10.07.080 Memorandums of Agreement/ Memorandums of Understanding Policy 09/12/2023 Chief of Staff
10.07.091 Attending Veterinarian & Veterinary Care 01/28/2013 VC Research