Ellen, We use open comment periods as a component of our general policy analysis process. We have found it to be useful and worthwhile for two main reasons. The first is that we regularly receive useful and substantive feedback. The second is that it helps us reach more potential stakeholders.
We use our own variation of the BlogCFC application to host the prospective policy, and collect feedback. This application has helped to streamline the input process. We also follow up with individuals after they comment; both to thank them, and to see if they have any additional input. We have received positive feedback from this process. Regards, Scott R Zalatoris Policy Specialist Administrative Services University of Illinois - Office of Business and Financial Services 809 S Marshfield AVE | MC 079 | Chicago, IL 60612 Office: 312-355-5107 | Fax: 312-413-8369 | Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> OBFS Website: www.obfs.uillinois.edu<http://www.obfs.uillinois.edu/> Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), any written communication to or from University employees regarding University business is a public record and may be subject to public disclosure. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ellen M Hemmerlein Sent: Friday, October 03, 2014 8:10 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: [acupa-l] Campus feedback on proposed policies/revisions Good morning, I see that some schools solicit general feedback as part of the policy development process. For example, I see that sometimes new policies are posted on the policy website with a general invitation to comment. Can anyone offer some insight on how well that process functions? Do you find it to be productive? Onerous? Do you find that the effect on campus by-in is worthwhile? Thank you, Ellen Ellen M. Hemmerlein, Esq. | Associate General Counsel Business Affairs and Real Estate Office of University Counsel Syracuse University Crouse-Hinds Hall, Suite 513 | 900 S. Crouse Avenue Syracuse, New York 13244-2130 Office 315.443.9057 | Email [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> ATTN: Please be aware that when you respond to an ACUPA-L e-mail, the reply will be distributed to the ENTIRE list 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 the following website and complete the form. We will remove you from the list within 24 hours, during normal business hours. http://www.acupa.org/MembershipForm_Discontinue.html If you have questions about the ACUPA e-list, please contact Jamie Parris at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]?subject=ACUPA%20e-list%20assistance> or 607-255-6837.
