As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to maintaining clear, relevant, and streamlined policies, several University Policies have been revised, transitioned to department-level standards documents, or decommissioned.

Policies with Minor Changes (Routine Review)

The following policies had minor, non-substantive changes and were updated as part of their scheduled review:

• Cash Collection and Deposit: The Policy Statement was updated for clarity, including the addition of a statement regarding the deposit schedule for amounts less than $500.
• Non-Student Receivables Invoicing: References to the Connecticut General Statutes in the Purpose and References sections were updated.
• Satisfactory Academic Progress: Content was moved into the new policy template. The definition of SAP was added from the Financial Aid website.
• Short-Term Advances: The definition of Short Term Advance was revised to remove the specific dollar amount. Procedures were updated to reflect current practice.

Policies Transitioned to Department-Level Standards

The following policies have been reclassified as department-level standards and removed from the University Policy website:

• Circulation Policies for University Borrowers: This policy outlines procedures for borrowing books, including loan and renewal periods, book holds and recalls, and fine rates for overdue books. It does not meet the definition of a University Policy.
• Copyright Compliance Guidelines: The Library maintains a University Policy on copyright compliance. Guidelines are not maintained on the University Policy website.

Decommissioned Policies

The following University policies have been decommissioned:

• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Policy: The content of this policy is fully addressed within existing governance documents, including the Capital Projects Policy and Procedure Manual, the University of Connecticut’s By-Laws, and the policies of the Board of Trustees. It does not establish enforceable or operational expectations for faculty or staff. These documents provide comprehensive guidance on the planning, approval, and oversight of capital projects.
• Incoming Accountable Mail Process Policy: Last updated in 2004, this policy is no longer needed. It stated that the University handles mail in accordance with USPS regulations and outlined procedures for mail processing, which is managed by Mail Services.
• Mail Service Policy: Last updated in 2004, this policy is no longer relevant. Its only requirement—that University mail is for University business only—is broadly covered by ethics rules.
• Paycheck Distribution Policy: This policy is no longer relevant to current operations. University departments are no longer responsible for picking up paychecks from Payroll for direct distribution to employees. The Office of the State Comptroller now mails biweekly paychecks directly to employees’ home addresses.

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