Policy Needs Assessment

Please complete these steps to analyze whether there is a need for a new policy:

1

Identify the reason for a policy change or a new policy.

Generally policy changes are driven by an external requirement or an internal need. Some examples include: changes to, or new USHE rules or laws, promoting operation efficiency and effectiveness, mitigating risk, clarifying existing policy, or standardizing processes across University units.

2

State the specific problem that the policy will address.

3

Identify and review similar USHE and SUU policies, guidelines, webpages, etc. Make sure to avoid duplication, and tie relevant information together.

4

Determine who at the University is responsible for this policy area. Work with the appropriate University Vice President or Assistant/Associate Vice President and other stakeholders to determine if a policy change or new policy is necessary and to determine next steps.