Administrative Policy Development & Implementation Policy

I. Policy Statement 

To establish a consistent and transparent process for the development, implementation, and review of all collegewide policies at OCC. This ensures institutional policies are accessible, mission-aligned, and compliant with legal and operational standards.

2. Scope

Applies to all formal collegewide policies impacting more than one department, program, or division. Department-level procedures are excluded unless formally designated as collegewide.

3. Definitions

Term	Definition
Collegewide Policy	A directive guiding decision, operations, or conduct across OCC.
Policy Owner	Department/unit responsible for creating, maintaining, and communicating the policy.
Implementation Workflow	Standard post-approval process to ensure timely communication, training , and documentation.
Procedures	Operational steps to support the implementation of a policy.

 

4.  Policy Development

• • Submit a Policy Proposal Form
  • Draft using the official OCC Policy Template
  • Final approval by Legal Affairs 

5.  Implementation

All approved policies must follow the Administrative Policy Implementation Workflow Standard, including:

• • Communication within 15 days
  • Training within 30 day
  • Completion of the Policy Implementation Acknowledgment Form

Note: reasonable additional time may be granted for communication and training. 

 

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