Term

Definition

Abstract

A summary description defining contents of a policy or procedure

Administrative Category

University unit or area used to categorize a policy or procedure

Applies To

Persons or entities required to follow the policy or procedure

Effective Date

Date when the policy became effective

Guideline

A document that aims to streamline particular processes according to a set routine

Keyword

A word considered a key reference to the contents of the document.

Material Original Source

Original source for the policy.

Original Publication Date

Original date when the policy was published.

Policy

A principle or rule to determine appropriate behavior or actions

Procedure

A specified series of actions or operations used to implement or execute appropriate behavior or actions

Responsible Party

A reference to the person or entity charged with implementing a policy or procedure

Title

Official policy or procedure title used for identification and indexing for search purposes.

Unit

Administrative unit charged with operational functions of the policy or procedure