Policy Development

To initiate the development of a new college-wide policy or start a college-wide policy review, policy originators must submit a request using the Policy Development Request Form.

After the policy sponsor approves the submitted Policy Development Request Form, the policy office will create and maintain a centralized Microsoft Teams site for the policy drafters and guide the policy originator through the policy development process.

Guidance for Policy Originators

• Policy Development Process Overview (one sheet)
• Expectations for Policy Originators (one sheet)
• Policy Writing Guide (one sheet)
• Flowchart: Policy Development Process (printable)
• Policy Development Policy

Policy Development Process Flowchart

The flowchart below outlines each phase of the policy development process at SLCC.

Policy Development Roles

• The policy originator is the person assigned to draft, develop, and maintain a policy.
• The policy sponsor is a member of the Cabinet who supports and guides the policy through the approvals.
• The policy office provides guidance, policy editing, project management, and shepherds the policy through the policy development process.