Policy Development Process

Cornell policies are owned by a responsible office under the authority of a responsible executive, who is either a university vice president, dean, or other official.  In the development process, policies receive rigorous review by two standing committees: the Executive Policy Review (EPRG) , which meets quarterly, and the Policy Advisory Group (PAG) , which meets monthly.

The EPRG, comprising a group of vice presidents and deans, approves proposed new policies.  The next step for the office responsible for the policy is to draft the full document, consulting with identified stakeholders and assisted by an editorial committee.  The fully drafted policy is reviewed, or "reality-tested," by the PAG, comprised mainly of senior university administrators.  Policies return to the EPRG for final approval before promulgation to the university community.

The University Policy Office (UPO) provides support at all stages of this process.

For more guidance, please see the policy creation flow chart , the "policy on policies,"  or contact the University Policy Office .