Attachment I

FORMAT FOR UPPS DOCUMENTS

Persons creating a UPPS or revising an existing UPPS will use the format described below when drafting or revising a UPPS (see Attachment II for correct writing style).

In general, UPPSs will consist of the following sections as necessary.

a. HEADER:

This section includes name, number of UPPS, issue number, effective date, and number of pages.

b. POLICY STATEMENTS:

This section contains policy specific to the UPPS under consideration and begins with Section 01.01. If necessary, this section should include a policy statement for public use.

c. DEFINITIONS:

Include definitions of unusual terms in this section, if necessary.

d. PROCEDURES FOR…:

Include as many sections as necessary to inform readers how to proceed to fulfill the stated policies.

e. REVIEWERS OF THIS UPPS:

This section lists those individuals, by title only, that are responsible for review of the UPPS and the date the action is to be performed.

f. CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:

This section contains the titles of the senior reviewer and those in his or her approval chain. The routing slip used by the University Planning and Assessment office will serve to document the UPPS’s approval by the appropriate individuals.

g. ATTACHMENTS:

Forward electronically any attachments and documentation referenced in the UPPS to the University Planning and Assessment office, with the word “Attachment” in the upper right-hand corner and roman numerals used for numbering.

REVISION OF CURRENT UPPS DOCUMENTS

Note minor changes to sections to the UPPS sections by an asterisk (*) in the left margin near the section number.

The issue number and effective date will stay the same, with the line containing the revision date entered above the UPPS number.

Major changes to or rewriting of the UPPS may necessitate a new issue of the UPPS. In this case, no asterisks are needed. The issue number in the header will advance and the effective date will change.