Process for Approval: Standard Administrative Policies and Procedures
For new SAPs, revised SAPs, or SAPs that need to be rescinded:
- Pursuant to UW Regulation 1-4 Shared Governance, the applicable Vice President, Dean/Director, or Senate leadership works with General
Counsel and applicable stakeholders to propose a new SAP or modifications to a SAP.
- General Counsel sends the SAP to constituent groups for review and feedback, including
Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, ASUW, Vice Presidents, Deans/Directors, and Internal
Audit.
- Constituent groups have three (3) weeks to review and must share with their stakeholders
to review and solicit feedback. If you have questions about appropriate stakeholders,
please contact General Counsel.
- General Counsel submits the SAP and any feedback to the applicable Vice President,
Dean/Director, or Senate leadership for incorporation of feedback as needed and final
review.
- General Counsel submits the proposed modifications to the President (or designee) for review and consideration (final approval).
DISCLAIMER
The information presented on this website is for informational purposes only and nothing on this website should be construed or relied upon as legal advice. The Office of the General Counsel should be consulted regarding the specific facts and circumstances associated with any legal matter.

