Recent Additions and Revisions

1.09 / Strategic Plan Implementation

Revised: July 22, 2025 | Effective: August 8, 2017

Date Policy Request To PET: July 22, 2025.

This is a change to an existing policy.

Current Policy Title: 1.09 / Strategic Plan Implementation.

Revised Policy Title: N/A.

Last Revised Date Of Policy: April 20, 2021.

Initiating Authority: The Office of the President.

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change: Compliance related changes to this policy are required in light of recent changes to state and federal laws, orders, and guidance. Additionally, the following specific changes were made:

  • Unit names and report titles have been updated.
  • The section titled "Chair of the Committee" (Section III.A.3.) has been revised to reflect longstanding practice.
  • References in Section III.B.3.a., to the "Wichita State University Alumni Association" and "Industry Engagement and Applied Learning" Units were removed as these Unit names are no longer correct, and the Units are covered in Section III.A.1.a.
  • Finally, formatting updates were also made throughout to align the policy with the current policy form.

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority: N/A.

Other Relevant WSU Policies: N/A.

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

  • Office of the General Counsel - Daniel Hilliard, Joe Dempewolf, Stacia Boden.
  • Office of the President-Zachary Gearhart.
  • Office of Academic Affairs-Ashlie Jack, Karla Jordan.
  • Faculty Senate-(shared).
  • Staff Senate-(shared).
  • Deans-(shared).
  • Student Affairs-Gabriel Fonseca, Scott Jensen.
  • Campus of Applied Science and Technology (WSU Tech) -Justin Pfeifer.
  • Military & Veteran Programs-Marche Fleming-Randle.
  • Facilities Planning-Emily Patterson.
  • Administration, Finance and Operations-Lyndsay Pletcher.
  • Human Resources-Sheryl Propst.
  • Information Technology Services-Ken Harmon, Mark Rodee.
  • Research and Industry & Defense Programs-Tracee Friess.
  • Strategic Communications and Marketing-Shelly Coleman Martins.
  • Strategic Enrollment Management-Bobby Gandu.
  • Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement-Jordyn Ortega.
  • Student Government Association-SGA President and SGA Speaker.

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions: The Office of the President.

3.29 / Search Waivers

Revised: July 22, 2025 | Effective: February 1, 2008

Date Policy Request To PET: July 22, 2025.

This is an existing policy.

Current Policy Title: 3.29 / Search Waivers.

Revised Policy Title: N/A.

Last Revised Date Of Policy: October 03, 2023.

Initiating Authority: Human Resources.

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change: Compliance related changes to this policy are required in light of recent changes to state and federal laws, orders, and guidance. Section IV.F., was updated to reflect current practice and maintenance changes were made to align the policy format with our current policy form.

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

  • Office of the General Counsel - Daniel Hilliard, Joe Dempewolf, Stacia Boden.
  • CTAC-Courtney McHenry.
  • HR-Vicki Whisenhant, Marcie Holsteen, Diana Austin.
  • Faculty Senate-(shared).
  • Staff Senate-(shared).
  • Deans-(shared).

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions: Human Resources.

3.01 / Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Revised: July 22, 2025 | Effective: July 1, 1997

Date Policy Request To PET: July 22, 2025.

This is a change to an existing policy.

Current Policy Title: 3.01 / Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

Revised Policy Title: 3.01 / Equal Opportunity.

Last Revised Date Of Policy: August 22, 2023.

Initiating Authority: The Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC).

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change: Compliance related changes to this policy are required in light of recent changes to state and federal laws, orders, and guidance. In addition, maintenance changes were made to align the policy format with our current policy form.

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

Other Relevant WSU Policies:WSU Policy 3.02 / Notice of Nondiscrimination.

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

  • Office of the General Counsel - Daniel Hilliard, Joe Dempewolf, Stacia Boden.
  • CTAC-Courtney McHenry.
  • HR-Vicki Whisenhant, Marcie Holsteen, Diana Austin.
  • Faculty Senate-(shared).
  • Staff Senate-(shared).
  • Deans-(shared).

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions: The Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC).

3.46 / Veterans Preference in the Application Process

Revised: July 22, 2025 | Effective: September 8, 2014

Date Policy Request To PET: July 22, 2025.

This is a change to an existing policy.

Current Policy Title: 3.46 / Veterans Preference in the Application Process.

Revised Policy Title: N/A.

Last Revised Date Of Policy: March 25, 2016.

Initiating Authority: Human Resources.

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change: Compliance related changes to this policy are required in light of recent changes to state and federal laws, orders, and guidance. In addition, maintenance changes were made to align the policy format with our current policy form.

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

Other Relevant WSU Policies:

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

  • Office of the General Counsel - Daniel Hilliard, Joe Dempewolf, Stacia Boden.
  • CTAC-Courtney McHenry.
  • HR-Vicki Whisenhant, Marcie Holsteen, Diana Austin.
  • Faculty Senate-(shared).
  • Staff Senate-(shared).
  • Deans-(shared).

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions: Human Resources.

6.02 / Administration and Policy Interpretation

Revised: July 22, 2025 | Effective: July 1, 1997

Date Policy Request To PET: July 22, 2025.

This is a change to an existing policy.

Current Policy Title: 6.02 / Administration and Policy Interpretation.

Last Revised Date Of Policy: October 03, 2023.

Initiating Authority: N/A

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change: Compliance related changes to this policy are required in light of recent changes to state and federal laws, orders, and guidance. In addition, minor maintenance changes were made to align the policy format with our current policy form.

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

  • Office of the General Counsel - Daniel Hilliard, Joe Dempewolf, Stacia Boden.
  • CTAC-Courtney McHenry.
  • HR-Vicki Whisenhant, Marcie Holsteen, Diana Austin.
  • Faculty Senate-(shared).
  • Staff Senate-(shared).
  • Deans-(shared).

3.20 / Recruitment, Hiring and Onboarding

Revised: July 22, 2025 | Effective: July 1, 2004

Date Policy Request To PET: July 22, 2025.

This is a change to an existing policy.

Last Revised Date Of Policy: February 23, 2021.

Initiating Authority: Human Resources.

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change: Compliance related changes to this policy are required in light of recent changes to state and federal laws, orders, and guidance. In addition, maintenance changes were made to align the policy format with our current policy form.

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

Other Relevant WSU Policies:

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

  • Office of the General Counsel - Daniel Hilliard, Joe Dempewolf, Stacia Boden.
  • CTAC-Courtney McHenry.
  • HR-Vicki Whisenhant, Marcie Holsteen, Diana Austin.
  • Faculty Senate-(shared).
  • Staff Senate-(shared).
  • Deans-(shared).

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions: Human Resources.

3.19 / Prohibition of Retaliation

Revised: July 22, 2025 | Effective: February 12, 2004

Date Policy Request To PET: July 22, 2025.

This is a change to an existing policy.

Current Policy Title: 3.19 / Prohibition of Retaliation.

Revised Policy Title: N/A.

Last Revised Date Of Policy: August 22, 2023.

Initiating Authority: The Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC).

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change: This policy was reviewed in light of recent changes to state and federal laws, orders, and guidance. Maintenance changes were made to update CTAC contact information and to align the policy format with our current policy form.

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

  • Office of the General Counsel - Daniel Hilliard, Joe Dempewolf, Stacia Boden.
  • CTAC-Courtney McHenry.
  • HR-Vicki Whisenhant, Marcie Holsteen, Diana Austin.
  • Faculty Senate-(shared).
  • Staff Senate-(shared).
  • Deans-(shared).

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions: The Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC).

3.02 / Notice of Nondiscrimination

Revised: July 22, 2025 | Effective: March 25, 2016

Date Policy Request To PET: July 22, 2025.

This is a change to an existing policy.

Current Policy Title: 3.02 / Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Revised Policy Title: N/A.

Last Revised Date Of Policy: August 22, 2023.

Initiating Authority: The Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC).

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change: Compliance related changes to this policy are required in light of recent changes to state and federal laws, orders, and guidance. In addition, maintenance changes were made to align the policy format with our current policy form.

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

Other Relevant WSU Policies:

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

  • Office of the General Counsel - Daniel Hilliard, Joe Dempewolf, Stacia Boden.
  • CTAC-Courtney McHenry.
  • HR-Vicki Whisenhant, Marcie Holsteen, Diana Austin.
  • Faculty Senate-(shared).
  • Staff Senate-(shared).
  • Deans-(shared).

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions: The Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC).

8.04 / Graduate Assistantships

Revised: July 22, 2025 | Effective: July 1, 1997

Date Policy Request To PET: July 22, 2025.

This is a change to an existing policy.

Current Policy Title: 8.04 / Graduate Assistantships

Revised Policy Title: N/A

Last Revised Date Of Policy: January 30, 2018.

Initiating Authority: Graduate School Dean's Office.

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change: Compliance related changes to this policy are required in light of recent changes to state and federal laws, orders, and guidance. In addition, maintenance changes were made to align the policy format with our current policy form.

Other Relevant WSU Policies:

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

  • Office of the General Counsel - Daniel Hilliard, Joe Dempewolf, Stacia Boden.
  • CTAC-Courtney McHenry.
  • HR-Vicki Whisenhant, Marcie Holsteen, Diana Austin.
  • Faculty Senate-(shared).
  • Staff Senate-(shared).
  • Deans-(shared).

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions: Graduate School Dean's Office.

8.04 / Graduate Assistantships

11.12 / Use of University Campus for Free Expression Activities

Revised: June 11, 2025 | Effective: September 29, 2017

Date Policy Request To PET: April 22, 2025

KBOR Approved: June 11, 2025

This is a change to an existing policy.

Last Revised Date Of Policy: December 5, 2023

Initiating Authority: Division of Student Affairs and Division of Administration, Finance and Operations

Summary Of Policy Or Policy Change: This policy is being revised to provide more clarity as to the requirements for engaging in expressive activity on University Premises, including adding definitions and more detail in the process for providing notice of an expressive activity, as well as the requirements for having such an event. In addition, the policy is being updated to conform with the University's standard policy format.

Reason Or Need For Policy / Summary Of Changes Made To Existing Policy: Over the past couple of years, the process and requirements for having an expressive activity on campus has improved and it was necessary to update the policy to clarify and formalize these improvements, including having all notices submitted to the same department and in the same manner.

Applicable Laws Or Regulatory Or Policy Authority:

Other Relevant WSU Policies:

The Following University Stakeholders Were Included In The Review And Approval Of This Policy Draft / Revision:

  • Office of the General Counsel - Stacia Boden, Joe Dempewolf, Daniel Hilliard
  • Student Affairs - Teri Hall, Gabriel Fonseca
  • RSC Events Services - Maria Ciski
  • University Event and Meeting Services - James Brewster
  • Workforce Professional and Community Education - Kimberly Moore
  • UPD - Guy Schroeder
  • Strategic Communications - Shelly Coleman-Martins
  • Human Resources - Lana Anthis, Julisa Khan, Diana Austin, Nathan Johnson
  • Faculty Senate - Mathew Muether
  • Staff Senate - Kennedy Rogers
  • University Deans
  • Student Government Association-Kylee Hower, Mathew Phan

Owner Of Policy Request For Questions: Stacia Boden and Teri Hall