New & Recently Revised Villanova University Policies
The University Compliance Office provides information regarding new and recently revised university-wide policies. Please refer back to this webpage often for updates. The table below provides information on new and revised university-wide policies over a rolling one-year period. For the current version of the policy please access the Villanova Policy Library (VPL) via My Nova.
Title |
Responsible Division/Department |
Effective or Revision Date |
| Reporting Crimes, Fires, and Emergencies | Public Safety | Revised February 2, 2026 |
| Contractor Safety Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised Feburary 2026 |
| Cross Campus Travel Time Policy | Office of the Provost | January 28, 2026 |
| Conflict of Interest in Research | Office of the Provost | Revised January 12, 2026 |
| Security Awareness and Training Policy | University Technology Services | Revised January 9, 2026 |
| Asset Management Policy | University Technology Services | Revised January 9, 2026 |
| Cellular Device Policy | University Technology Services | January 9, 2026 |
| Information Security Policy | University Technology Services | Revised January 9, 2026 |
| Change Management Policy | University Technology Services | January 9, 2026 |
| Electronic Communications Policy | University Technology Services | Revised January 9, 2026 |
| Staff Sick Leave Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Staff Sick Leave Procedure | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Personal Relationships Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Workplace Accommodation Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Personnel Files | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Presidential Closures Procedure | Office of Human Resources | January 1, 2026 |
| Student Employment Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Staff Holiday Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Staff Holiday Procedure | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Retirement Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Temporary Employment Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Overtime Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| New Position Approval Procedure | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Employee Training and Development Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Termination of Employment | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Staff Employment Classifications | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Religious Accommodations Procedure | Office of Human Resources | January 1, 2026 |
| Military Leave Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Non-Discrimination/Non-Harassment Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Non-Discrimination/Non-Harassment Grievance Procedure for Faculty and Staff | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Lateness and Absence Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Bereavement Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Jury Duty | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Employment of Relatives | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Employment Verification Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Emergency Closure - Staff Pay Procedures | Office of Human Resources | January 1, 2026 |
| Dress Code Policy | Office of Human Resources | January 1, 2026 |
| Corrective Action Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Continuation of Benefits (COBRA) Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Background Screening Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Section 504 Disability Grievance Procedures | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Emergency Closure Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2026 |
| Contractor Safety Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised January 2026 |
| Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised January 2026 |
| Policy on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) | Athletics | Revised December 2025 |
| Villanova University Student-Athlete Health Insurance Requirements and Medical Expense Policy | Athletics | Revised November 21, 2025 |
| Procurement Card Policy | Financial Affairs/ Procurement Office | Revised November 17, 2025 |
| 2025 Policy on Drug-Free Schools and Drug-Free Workplace | Office of the General Counsel | Revised November 2025 |
| Faculty Recruitment Guidelines and Procedures | Office of the Provost | Revised October 30, 2025 |
| Course Modality Guidelines | Office of the Provost | Revised October 16, 2025 |
| Villanova University Policy on the Review, Approval, and Signing Authority for Contracts and for Signing Delegation | Office of the General Counsel | Revised October 14, 2025 |
| Electrical Safe Work Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 1, 2025 |
| Powered Industrial Truck Use Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 1, 2025 |
| Confined Space Entry Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 1, 2025 |
| Fall Protection Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 1, 2025 |
| Scaffolding Safety Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 1, 2025 |
| Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 1, 2025 |
| Personal Protective Equipment Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 1, 2025 |
| 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report | Public Safety | October 1, 2025 |
| Villanova University Sexual Misconduct Policy | University Ethics and Compliance Office | Revised October 1, 2025 |
| University Council/University Standing Committees Guidelines | Office of the Provost | Revised October 2025 |
| Lead Managment Program Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 2025 |
| Contractor Safety Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 2025 |
| Hazard Communication Program Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 2025 |
| Lockout Tagout Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised October 2025 |
| Undergraduate Student-Athlete GPA Policy | Office of the Provost | September 22, 2025 |
| Elevator Rescues | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised September 2025 |
| Faculty Recruitment Guidelines and Procedures | Office of the Provost | Revised August 22, 2025 |
| Anti-Hazing Policy | Office of Student Life | Revised August 18, 2025 |
| University Policy Review & Approval | University Compliance Office | Revised August 18, 2025 |
| Minors in Villanova University Programs Policy | University Compliance Office | Revised August 11, 2025 |
| Powered Personal Transportation Devices Policy | Public Safety | Revised July 22, 2025 |
| Acquisition and Use of Small Cart Vehicles Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised July 2025 |
| Student Identity Verification in Distance Education Policy | Office of the Provost | Revised June 26, 2025 |
| Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty Teaching Load | Office of the Provost | June 26, 2025 |
| Bank Accounts Policy | Financial Affairs / Controller's Office | Revised June 26, 2025 |
| Faculty Discretionary Research Accounts (4-indexes) | Office of the Provost | May 20, 2025 |
| Villanova Concussion Safety Protocol | Athletics | Revised May 13, 2025 |
| Staff Flexible Work Policy | Human Resources | Revised April 15, 2025 |
| Villanova University Child Abuse Reporting Policy | University Compliance Office | Revised April 11, 2025 |
| Research, Misconduct | Office of the Provost | Revised April 10, 2025 |
| Villanova University Student-Athlete Health Insurance Requirements and Medical Expense Policy | Athletics | Revised April 10, 2025 |
| Latex Paint Disposal Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised March 10, 2025 |
| Shorelight Policy for International Graduate Students | Office of the Provost | February 28, 2025 |
| Villanova University Sexual Misconduct Policy | University Compliance Office | Revised February 26, 2025 |