• Formulation and Issuance of University Policies and Procedures (1.1)
• Impact Statement
  • The first step in policy development, the impact statement is a brief document that proposes a new policy. The document describes the background, justification, and the likely impact of the new policy. It is presented to the President's Cabinet for endorsement.
• Policy Template
  • A standard format used to facilitate consistency, clarity and conciseness across all policy documents.
• Policy Revision Form
  • A brief document that proposes revisions to an existing policy or procedure. The document identifies the type of change, the affected policy section(s) and the impact it will have on the University.

• Policy Glossary & Style Reference
  • Use this reference to learn about the terms used in policy development and guidelines for writing policies and policy documents.
• Policy Responsibilities
  • Utilize this list of responsibilities to guide you through each stage of the policy development process.
• Stakeholder Letter Template
  • Template used when the Editorial Group, Responsible Office or Policy Office invites comments on the draft policy in relation to its likely impact on members of the University community.

President's Cabinet, comprised of University executives, meets semi-monthly and applies an institutional perspective to reviewing/endorsing policies.

• Robert O. Kelley - President
• Tom DiLorenzo- VP for Academic Affairs & Provost
• Alice Brekke - VP for Finance & Operations
• Lori Reesor - VP for Student Affairs
• Josh Wynne - VP for Health Affairs
• Susan Walton - VP for University and Public Affairs
• Phyllis E. Johnson - VP for Research & Economic Development
• Julie Evans - General Counsel
• Peter Johnson - Executive Associate VP/Director of University Relations
• Brian Faison - Director of Athletics
• Josh Riedy - Chief Information Officer
• Diane Hillebrand - Staff Senate Representative
• Jim Mochoruk - University Senate Representative
• Tim O'Keefe - Executive VP for UND Alumni Association
• Nick Creamer - Student Body President
• Pat Bohnet - Executive Assistant to the President

Completed policy drafts are “reality-tested” by the Policy Advisory Group (PAG), made up of broad University representation, under the direction of the Vice President for Finance & Operations. Upon PAG acceptance, a policy - in official format - is submitted to the President’s Cabinet for endorsement and the President for final approval and signature.

• Jen Rogers – Division of Finance & Operations/Finance & Operations Policy Office
• Cara Halgren – Division of Student Affairs
• Lori Swinney – Division of Academic Affairs
• David Dodds – Division of University & Public Affairs
• Judy Solberg – Division of Health Affairs
• Barry Milavetz – Division of Research & Economic Development
• Corrinne Kjelstrom – Public Safety
• Sharon Loiland – Controller
• Pat Hanson – Human Resources and Payroll Services
• Rich Lehn – Information Technology
• Rick Sandwick – Facilities Management
• Erin O'Leary – Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC)