New & Recently Revised Villanova University Policies
The University Ethics & 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 |
| Villanova University Policy on the Review, Approval, and Signing Authority for Contracts and for Signing Delegation | Office of the General Counsel | Revised August 26, 2026 |
| Data Governance Policy | Office of the Provost, Office of the Vice President and General Counsel, and University Technology Services (UTS) | August 17, 2026 |
| Access Control Policy | University Technology Services | August 17, 2026 |
| Records Management, Retention, and Disposition Policy | Office of the Provost, Office of the Vice President and General Counsel, and University Technology Services (UTS) | Revised August 17, 2026 |
| Rank and Tenure Policy | Office of the Provost | Revised August 13, 2026 |
| Information Security Policy | University Technology Services | Revised August 3, 2026 |
| Electronic Communications Policy | University Technology Services | Revised August 3, 2026 |
| Security Awareness and Training Policy | University Technology Services | Revised August 5, 2026 |
| Asset Management Policy | University Technology Services | Revised August 3, 2026 |
| Cellular Device Policy | University Technology Services | Revised August 3, 2026 |
| Change Management Policy | University Technology Services | Revised August 3, 2026 |
| Mobile Food Facilities Policy | University Events and Initiatives | Revised July 23, 2026 |
| Spousal Appointment Policy for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty | Office of the Provost | Revised July 2, 2026 |
| Mail Services Policies, Villanova Faculty and Staff | Mail Services | Revised June 17, 2026 |
| Mail Services Policies for Students | Mail Services | Revised June 17, 2026 |
| Class Attendance Policy | Office of the Provost | Revised June 1, 2026 |
| Classroom Recording Policy | Office of the Provost | June 1, 2026 |
| Students Qualifying for Participation in Graduation | Office of the Provost | Revised May 4, 2026 |
| Policy for Drivers of University Vehicles | Financial Affairs/Insurance and Risk Management | Revised May 2026 |
| Indoor Air Quality Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised May 2026 |
| Respiratory Protection Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised May 2026 |
| Acquisition and Use of Small Cart Vehicles Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised May 2026 |
| Honorarium Payments Procedure | Financial Affairs/Accounts Payable/Disbursements | Revised April 29, 2026 |
| Scholastic Load | Office of the Provost | Revised April 28, 2026 |
| Payment Distribution Procedures | Financial Affairs/Accounts Payable/Disbursements | Revised April 20, 2026 |
| Debarment or Suspension Review of Vendors Policy | Finanical Affairs/Accounts Payable/Disbursements | Revised April 14, 2026 |
| Automobile Damage Policy | Financial Affairs/Insurance and Risk Management | Revised March 25, 2026 |
| Research Misconduct | Office of the Provost | Revised March 11, 2026 |
| Travel Advances | Financial Affairs/Bursar's Office | Revised March 11, 2026 |
| Faculty Recruitment Guidelines and Procedures | Office of the Provost | Revised March 10, 2026 |
| Emergency Closure Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised March 6, 2026 |
| Emergency Closure - Staff Pay Procedures | Office of Human Resources | Revised March 6, 2026 |
| Electronic Communications Policy | University Technology Services | Revised March 2, 2026 |
| Human Research Protection Program Plan | Research | Revised March 2026 |
| Notification of Transfer Policy | Athletics | Revised March 2026 |
| Academic Integrity Policy | Office of the Provost | Revised February 27, 2026 |
| Mobile Food Facility Policy | University Events & Initiatives | Revised February 20, 2026 |
| Child Abuse Reporting Policy | University Ethics & Compliance Office | Revised February 19, 2026 |
| Campus Security Authority (CSA) Policy | Public Safety | Revised February 17, 2026 |
| University Closure or Delayed Class Policy | Office of the Provost | Revised February 16, 2026 |
| 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 |
| Job Posting and Hiring Policy | Office of Human Resources | Revised January 1, 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 Cheer Participant Insurance Requirements and Medical Expenses Policy | Athletics | Revised November 21, 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 |
| Reduction, Cancelation and/or Non-Renewal of Institutional Financial Aid Policy | Athletics | Revised October 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 |
| Tryout & Male Practice Player Policy | Athletics Compliance Office | Revised September 19, 2025 |
| Elevator Rescues | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised September 2025 |