POLICIES AT MINES

This website provides centralized access and organization for university-wide policies.     

What is a university policy?

A university policy is a governing principle formally approved to provide assistance in the conduct of university affairs.  University policies apply across the university and have impact on a substantial segment of the campus population.  University policies authorize or constrain actions to enhance the university mission and operational efficiency; mitigate and manage institutional risk; and in some cases, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

At the Colorado School of Mines, university policies are created through one of the following mechanisms:

  • Faculty Handbook Committee
  • Administrative Policy Process

Both processes ensure that key constituents have the opportunity for input into the development of policies.  New policies that follow the Administrative Policy Process should be written using a common template.  The template is intended to serve as a guide to help members of the Mines' community write and create structure for policies.  Older administrative policies will be moved into this template over time.     

UNIVERSITY POLICIES

COLORADO INDEPENDENT ETHICS COMMISSION

Also linked here are statements from the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission related to specific activities that Mines' employees may encounter.  Ethics Commission statements, like university policies, are intended to guide behavior.  However, they are approved by an independent commission that reports to the state. 

Policy Information

For questions contact
Maureen Durkin
Director, Policy & Planning
303.384.2236

POLICY WRITING TOOLS