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8 | BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE
Unit Policies and Procedures
Policies that do not fit the criteria to be designated as a College policy, such as policies
applicable to an individual unit, should be vetted through the appropriate Official for
approval to ensure consistent application and to avoid conflict with any College or
another unit’s policies. It is recommended that units use a similar policy review process
as outlined in this document, with final approval residing with the Official responsible
for the area.
1. Development
Unit recognizes need
Unit develops policy
for policy
2. Review
Unit shares policy with
Director/chair ensures
Director/chair ensures
director/chair
compliance with federal review by appropriate units
and state law and with responsible for compliance
College policies
(Example: HR, campus safety)
3. Approval, Posting, and Distribution
Director/chair reviews
Official approves policy Director/chair circulates policy,
policy with Official
posts on unit’s network drive,
and communicates to all within
the unit
4. Monitoring and Revising
Official oversees policy
monitoring, periodic
review, and revision.