Policies Currently Under Review
The University’s Policy Review Committee will be reviewing the following policies at an upcoming meeting.Ìý We are currently accepting comments through April 28, 2025.Ìý Please send comments to smithhg@odu.edu; any comments received will be shared with the members of the Policy Review Committee and the designated Responsible Officer of the policy.Ìý
The following two policies are NEW:Ìý
- 1201- University Policy on Political Activity and ParticipationÌý
- 1202- University Policy on Engaging with Government OfficialsÌý
The following interim policies are scheduled for their one-year review:Ìý
- 3200- Use and Keying of Facilities and GroundsÌý
- 3220- Use of Tobacco and Smoking Related Products, and Electronic Cigarettes and VaporizersÌý
- 6061- Virginia Health Science Separation Policy for Clinical EmployeesÌý
- 6307- Sick Leave PolicyÌý
- 6308- Annual Leave for Administrative and Professional Faculty and Eligible Teaching & Research Faculty on 12-month ContractsÌý
- 6501- Religious Accommodations PolicyÌý
- 6601- Virginia Health Science Disciplinary Action PolicyÌý
- 6604- Virginia Health Science Grievance PolicyÌýÌý
Policies and Procedures
1000: General
- 1001: Development, Approval and Maintenance of University Policy
- 1002: Code of Ethics
- 1003: University Responsibility for Compliance
- 1005: Discrimination Policy
- 1007: Old Dominion University Travel Risk Management Policy
- 1008: Policy on Title IX and Sexual MisconductÌý
- 1010: Absence of the PresidentÌý
- 1020: Closure of the University Due to Inclement Weather & Emergencies
- 1021: Emergency Management PolicyÌý
- 1050: Business-Related Travel Allowance
- 1051: Business Travel Reimbursement Policy
- 1060: Institutional and Individual Memberships in Professional Organizations and Social Clubs
- 1070: Changes to Names, Addresses and ID Numbers (Employees, Students and Vendors)
- 1100: Development Policy
- 1101: Gift Management
- 1102: Acceptance of Gifts-in-Kind to the University
- 1103: Establishment and Operation of Annual and Endowed Scholarships, Fellowships, and Prizes
- 1500: Delegation of Authority for Contract ApprovalÌý
- 1600: Solicitation Policy for Employees and Vendors
- 1700: University Demonstrations PolicyÌý
- 1800: Notifying the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) of Substantive Change
2000: University Relations
- 2001: University Spokesperson and Media LiaisonÌý
- 2010: Use of the University Brand for Communications and Marketing
- 2100: Guest Speakers
- 2200: Program Sponsors
- 2202: Display of Art on Campus
- 2300: Trademark Licensing Policy
- 2400: Official Use and Display of Flags
- 2500: Visual Arts Collection Policy
3000: Administrative Services
- 3001: Responsibility of Budget Unit Directors
- 3002: Authority of the University Audit Department
- 3003: Detection, Investigation and Reporting of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
- 3004: Policy on University Audit Response Procedures
- 3010: Internal Controls
- 3011: Identity Theft Protection (Red Flag) Program
- 3012: Safety and Security
- 3014: Minors on Campus
- 3015: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) aka Uncrewed, Drones, Aerials, and Other Powered Model Aircraft
- 3016: University Responsibility for Enterprise Risk ManagementÌý
- 3020: Whistleblower Retaliation Policy
- 3200: Use and Keying of Facilities and Grounds
- 3220: Policy on the Use of Tobacco and Smoking-Related Products, and Electronic Cigarettes and Vaporizers
- 3223: Environmental Health and Occupational Safety
- 3230: Vehicular Access to University Property
- 3231: Use of Bicycles, Skateboards and Personal Transport Devices on University Property
- 3240: Accident Review Committee
- 3250: Vehicle Use Policy
- 3300: University Telephone System Usage
- 3310: Wireless Service Allowance for University Business
- 3400: CapitalÌýAsset Control
- 3500: Policy on the Use of Information Technology Resources
- 3501: Information Technology Access Control
- 3502: Information Technology Infrastructure, Architecture and Ongoing OperationsÌý
- 3504: Data Administration Policy
- 3505: Information Technology Security
- 3506: Electronic Mail Policy for Offical University Business
- 3507: Information Technology Accessibility Policy
- 3508: Information Technology Project Management
- 3509: Software Decision Analysis Policy
- 3700: Records Management Policy
4000: Student Services
6000: Human Resources
- 6010: Faculty and Administrator Recruitment Funding Procedure
- 6012: Non-Instructional Part-Time Faculty Employment
- 6020: Recruitment/Selection of Classified and Wage Employees
- 6021: Criminal Background Checks
- 6023: Policy for the Use of Non-Research Related Volunteers
- 6024: Wage Employment Policy
- 6026: Visa and Immigration Services Policy
- 6027: Employment Eligibility and Verification Policy
- 6028: Fitness for Duty Policy
- 6040: Classified Employee Leave Reporting Procedures
- 6050:Family and Medical Leave Act
- 6051: Return-to-Work Policy
- 6052: Lactation Support Policy
- 6053: Parental Leave Policy
- 6060: Separation Process for Faculty and Staff
- 6061: Virginia Health Sciences Separation Policy for Clinical Employees (Interim Policy)
- 6130: Policy for Direct Employment of Wage Employees
- 6200: Hours of Work Policy
- 6201: Alternative Work Schedules
- 6202: Telework Policy
- 6220: Conflicts of Interests
- 6301: Bone Marrow and Organ Donation Leave
- 6302: Civil and Administrative Leave for Administrative and Professional Faculty, Classified Staff, and Wage Employees
- 6303: Emergency Disaster Leave
- 6304: Military Leave
- 6305: School Assistance and Volunteer Service Leave
- 6306: Immediate RecognitionÌý
- 6307:ÌýSick Leave Policy (Interim Policy)
- 6308:ÌýAnnual Leave for Administrative and Professional Faculty and Eligible Teaching and Research Faculty on 12-Month Contracts (Interim Policy)
- 6400: Tuition Assistance
- 6500: Civility in the Workplace
- 6501:ÌýReligious Accommodations Policy (Interim Policy)
- 6600: Standards of Conduct for Classified Employees
- 6601:ÌýVirginia Health Sciences Disciplinary Action Policy (Interim Policy)
- 6602: Classified Employees Grievance Policy and Procedure
- 6603: Drug and Alcohol Policy
- 6604:ÌýVirginia Health Sciences Grievance Policy (Interim Policy)