Savannah State University Policies & Procedures -- FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

What policies are posted on this site?
What is the standard format for Savannah State University system-wide policies?
What are procedures?
If I need further clarification on a policy, whom should I contact?
How and when are policies updated?
How is the university community notified about new or updated policies?
Who approves policies?

Q1. What policies are posted on this site?

A1. Current Savannah State University policies are posted on Policy Tech.

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Q4. What is the standard format for Savannah State University system-wide policies?

A4. System-wide policies must adhere to a standard policy template. The Writing Guidelines page provides a link to the template and some additional tips for writing and formatting policies.

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Q5. What are procedures?

A5. Procedures are steps taken to comply with a policy. Each system-wide policy is required to have at least some basic high-level procedures.

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Q9. If I need further clarification on a policy, whom should I contact?

A9. Each policy has a "Contacts" section.

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Q10. How and when are policies updated?

A10. Policies are updated as needed, and a complete policy review is conducted by the responsible executive at least every five years. Changes to the substance of a policy are presented to the University's Executive Leadership for approval. Updates to the policy are noted in its history section.

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Q11. How is the university community notified about new or updated policies?

A11. Notification about new or revised policies are done through an announcement in Savannah State allusers email and/or on the home page of this site. Further communication or training will be done by the policy's responsible office.

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Q12. Who approves policies?

A12. The Executive Leadership of the University approves all new policies and substantive revisions to existing policies.

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