Lynda, Here, even our VPs can enact policies on a "fast track," such as those with special promulgation needs, as quickly as necessary. We call one of these a "Policy Statement and Interim Procedures," and they are called that until such a time as they can be brought through the formal approval process (at which time they become simply "policies"). The reasoning for not requiring presidential approval is that it is assumed, through the normal operational chain of command, that a VP asking for such a policy would naturally have the blessing of his or her superior, namely the president.
The regulations surrounding these are covered in our Policy 4.1, Formulation and Issuance of University Policies (although we haven't changed the terminology in that document-in it, they are still called "interim policies"). Here is the link: http://www.dfa.cornell.edu/treasurer/policyoffice/policies/volumes/governance/policies.cfm If you're interested in why we changed the name from "interim policy" to "policy statement with interim procedures," it's because the executive policy group pointed out that when a policy statement comes forth from a VP and has been properly vetted through normal operational channels and the chain of command, there's really nothing "interim" about it (although procedures remain to be worked out). And policy users were reacting to "interim policies" as if they were not in full effect. I hope this helps. Joshua From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lloyd, Lynda Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 5:26 PM To: ACUPA-L Subject: [acupa-l] Emergency Policy Contingency? Hello, I have a request from our Chief Administrative Officer/CFO regarding a: "policy that would allow the president or cabinet to enact an emergency implementation of a policy for fiscal exigency, or other immediate needs" Do any of you have such a policy and if so will you share? Thank you! Lynda Lloyd, M.Ed., P.H.R. Director of Institutional Policy & Professional Development NWACC<http://www.nwacc.edu/> 479-619-4248 office 479-381-8660 wireless This message is intended solely for the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, do not disclose, distribute or copy this email. Please notify the sender immediately and delete this email from your system. ATTN: Please be aware that when you respond to an ACUPA-L e-mail, the reply will be distributed to the ENTIRE e-listing of members. If you do NOT want to send an e-mail to everyone, please reply directly to the individual who initiated the query (their e-mail address appears in the "From" line of their original e-mail). If you wish to remove yourself from the ACUPA e-mail list, please go to this web address and fill out the form. We will remove you from the list within 24 hours during normal business hours. http://www.acupa.org/MembershipForm_Discontinue.html
