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policy​@nau.edu
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Policy Development and Administration

The Policy-Making Process

  1. Identify a policy need.
  2. Draft a new or revise an existing University Policy.
  3. Review by the Policy Manager.
  4. Solicit feedback on the draft from the NAU community.
  5. Approval by the Policy Owner.

Policies Open for Comment

The following draft University Policies are currently under development and are open to the University community for review and comment until the date listed. Please submit your feedback via email to policy@nau.edu. All feedback will be considered prior to finalizing the draft for approval.

  • 1.03 Employment of Aliens – Comment period closes at 5pm on 05/18/2026
    • Proposed Draft – Redline Version
    • Proposed Draft – Clean Copy
  • 1.08 Recruiting and Hiring – Comment period closes at 5pm on 05/18/2026
    • Proposed Draft – Redline Version
    • Proposed Draft – Clean Copy
  • 1.09 Conditions of Employment – Comment period closes at 5pm on 05/18/2026
    • Proposed Draft – Redline Version
    • Proposed Draft – Clean Copy
  • 4.13 Inquiries Regarding Current or Past Employees – Comment period closes at 5pm on 05/18/2026
    • Proposed Draft – Redline Version
    • Proposed Draft – Clean Copy
  • Background Investigations – Comment period closes at 5pm on 05/18/2026
    • Proposed Draft – Redline Version
    • Proposed Draft – Clean Copy