Proposed Policies: Middle Georgia State University Polices

Proposed Policies

Routine Updates to Policy 9.1.5 Use of Space by Outside Parties

05-29-2025

A routine update was made to MGA Policy 9.1.5 Use of Space by Outside Parties regarding use of space outside regular business hours. The update is effective May 29, 2025.

05-29-2025

New MGA Policy 6.19 Anti-Hazing has been published in the policy manual and is effective May 20, 2025.

05-29-2025

A Routine Change has been made to MGA Policy 1.2.3 Substantive Change Policy SACSCOC to correct website references for policy posting. The routine change is effective immediately.

05-01-2025

MGA Policy 1.1.2 Accreditation has been removed from the Policy Manual as approved by Cabinet on May 1, 2025. Barring any objections, the removal will become effective as of May 31, 2025. For information regarding accreditation please ...

03-13-2025

Updates have been proposed to MGA Policy 5.3.4 Aviation Drug Testing Policy and approved by Cabinet on March 13, 2025. Barring any objections, the new language will become effective on April 12, 2025.

04-10-2025

Updates have been proposed to MGA Policy 2.1 Policy on Policies and approved by Cabinet on April 10, 2025. This policy update includes removal of MGA Policy 13.1 Process for Changes to Policy Manual and Policy Revisions. ...

03-13-2025

Updates have been proposed to MGA Policy 1.2.3 Substantive Change Policy SACSCOC and approved by Cabinet on March 13, 2025. Barring any objections, the new language will become effective on April 12, 2025.

12-18-2024

MGA Policies 6.4 Freedom of Expression, 6.5 Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harrassment, 6.5.1 Sexual Misconduct, 8.2 Recruitment and Hiring Process, 8.5 Training, and 10.1 Enrollment Management have been updated per changes to University ...

05-13-2024

MGA Policy 7.8.1 PCI DSS Compliance Policy has been added to the MGA policy manual and shall become effective June 9, 2024.

09-21-2023

MGA Policy 8.4.1 regarding Faculty Summer Pay has been removed from the MGA policy manual effective October 21, 2023.

09-21-2023

MGA Policies 7.2 (including 7.2.1 Faculty Desk Copies, 7.2.2 Textbook Availability, and 7.2.3 Textbook Rental) have been removed due to the transition of the MGA campus store to Barnes & Noble. Please visit ...

11-21-2022

On November 4, 2022, The Faculty Senate approved a proposal from the Student Affairs Committee to remove the non-policy information in the Student Handbook from the MGA Policy Manual. Barring any objections, the non-policy information in the ...

09-22-2022

Policy 11.5 Institutional Online Resources has been proposed and published in MGA Policy Manual Section 11 Technology. Barring any objections, the new language will become effective on October 22, 2022.

09-22-2022

Changes have been proposed to MGA Policy 8.1.2. Employee Housing. Barring any objections, the new language will become effective on October 22, 2022.

08-25-2022

Changes have been proposed to MGA's Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy as outlined below. Barring any objections, the new language will become effective on September 24, 2022. Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic ...

07-28-2022

Changes have been proposed to MGA Policy 1.1.2: Accreditation to provide more clear guidance. Barring any objections, the new language will become effective on August 27, 2022.

06-23-2022

Changes have been proposed to MGA Policy 6.4: Freedom of Expression to provide more clear guidance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on July 23, 2022.

06-09-2022

Changes have been proposed to MGA Policy 10.6: Weapons on Campus to provide more clear guidance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on July 9, 2022.

04-22-2022

Changes have been proposed to MGA Policy 11.2.2: Appropriate Use Policy to provide more clear guidance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on May 20, 2022.

04-22-2022

Changes have been proposed to MGA Policy 4.1.1.36: Veterans Certification Office and Recruitment to provide more clear guidance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on May 20, 2022.

03-21-2022

Changes have been proposed to MGA Policy 4.1.4.4 Access & Inspections of Residence Hall Facilities: Alternative Housing Options to provide more clear guidance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on April ...

02-14-2022

Changes have been proposed to the 4.1.4.1 Residency Eligibility & Requirements to provide more clear guidance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on March 16, 2022.

02-01-2022

Changes have been proposed to MGA Policy 4.1.6.15 Grievances/Complaints to provide more clear guidance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on March 2, 2022.

02-01-2022

Changes have been proposed to the 10.6 MGA Privacy Policy to provide more clear guidance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on March 2, 2022.

01-28-2022

Changes have been proposed to the Substantive Change Policy SACSCOC 1.2.3 to provide more clear guidance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on February 27, 2022.

05-25-2021

Changes have been proposed to the Freedom of Expression Policy 6.4 to provide more clear guidance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on June 25, 2021.

04-06-2021

The University has developed a new Records and Infomation Management Policy. Barring any objections, it will become effective May 7, 2021.

04-05-2021

The University has developed a new Substantive Change SACSOC Policy. Barring any objections, it will become effective May 6, 2021.

09-23-2020

In compliance with new Board of Regents Policy, the University has developed a new Sexual Misconduct Policy. Barring any objections, these changes will become a part of the MGA Policy Manual on October 23, 2020. Please note ...

04-17-2020

The University has developed a new Commercial Solicitation and Sales Policy. Barring any objections, it will become effective on May 18, 2020.

04-17-2020

The University has developed a new Use of Space by External Parties Policy. This policy will replace the current Use of Space by External Parties Policy (Section 9.1.5). Barring any objections, it will become ...

02-12-2020

A change has been proposed to the Grievance/Complaint Policy 4.1.6.15. This change includes defining the term "written complaint." Barring any objections, it will become effective on March 14, 2020.

02-11-2020

An update has been proposed to the Minors Policy 6.7. This update contains three main revisions: The “Guidelines for Working with Minors” section has been replaced with a “Code of Conduct", Sample forms ...

02-07-2020

The University has developed a new policy relative to Research and Compliance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on March 8, 2020.

12-23-2019

A change has been proposed to the Deceased Student Policy 4.1.6.8. Upon the passing of a currently enrolled/employed MGA student, faculty member or staff member, an MGA flag will be flown on campus for one week in their honor. ...

12-19-2019

The University has developed a new policy relative to Privacy. Barring any objections, it will become effective on January 19, 2020.

12-19-2019

The University has developed a new policy relative to Legal and Regulatory Compliance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on January 19, 2020.

12-19-2019

The University has developed a new policy relative to Data Governance. Barring any objections, it will become effective on January 19, 2020.

12-19-2019

The University has developed a new policy relative to Cybersecurity. Barring any objections, it will become effective on January 19, 2020.

11-12-2019

Two changes have been proposed to the Tobacco Free Campus policy. First, the list of prohibited products was updated to clarify that "any and all vaping products and devices" are prohibited under said policy. ...

09-25-2019

The University has developed a new policy relative to student names on diplomas. This policy may be found in here MGA Policy Manual Section 10.1.2.4. Barring any objections, it will become effective on October 26, ...

09-24-2019

The University has developed a new policy relative to Outside Activities. Barring any objections, it will become effective on October 25, 2019.

09-24-2019

The University has developed a new policy relative to Conflicts of Commitment. Barring any objections, it will become effective on October 25, 2019.

09-24-2019

The University has developed a new policy relative to Conflcits of Interest and Apparent Conflicts of Interest. Barring any objections, it will become effective on October 25, 2019.

06-11-2019

The University has developed a new policy relative to Electric Vehicles. Barring any objections, it will become effective on July 12, 2019.

04-02-2018

A number of edits and additions to the University Policy Manual have been made over the course of the past several months, with more to come as the University System of Georgia completes its ongoing policy review initiative. The following ...

06-30-2017

Following passage of House Bill 280 during the 2017 Legislative Session, the University has updated its Weapons Policy. The new policy, effective July 1, 2017, can be found here.

04-10-2017

In an effort to strengthen First Amendment rights on campus, a revision to the University Freedom of Expression Policy has been proposed. The new policy will be effective May 10, 2017. Proposed changes: Are based on new USG ...

03-31-2017

The University has developed a new policy on Use of Space by Outside Parties, based on recommendations from Campus Affairs and best practices in the USG. It includes a new Request for Reservation, as well as sample Facilities Use Agreement and ...

08-31-2016

The University has developed a new Intellectual Property policy, based on discussions by the IP Committee and best practices in the USG. Barring any objections, it will become effective on September 30, 2016.

08-31-2016

Our Parking Policy will be revised by University Police, adding a $100 fine for Tailgating (or Gate-Running) to deter vehicles from entering or exiting a parking area, lot, structure, or deck by driving directly behind a valid vehicle ...

08-31-2016

The University has updated its Minors Policy. Following several meetings of a working group on Minors on Campus, we updated our policy following USG guidance issued in August. Barring any objections, it will become effective on September 30, 2016.

08-31-2016

The University has developed a new Working Animals on Campus policy that was presented to Faculty Senate at its August meeting. In collaboration with Disability Services, University Police, and Residence Life, we have added a policy on service ...

08-31-2016

The University has developed a new Agreement Review & Approval policy that was presented to Faculty Senate at its August meeting. It is based on other similar policies in the USG, but tailored to our needs and ...

06-01-2016

The University has developed a new Staff Grievance Policy that was presented to Staff Advisory Council at its May meeting. Barring any objections, it will become effective on July 1, 2016.

05-06-2016

The University’s Student Code of Conduct has been updated pursuant to USG-recommended best practices. A copy of the Revised Student Code of Conduct (Academic Year 2016-17) and MGA Crosswalk of BOR-recommended Policy on Student ...

04-20-2016

The University's Sexual Harassment & Misconduct (Title IX) Policy has been updated pursuant to USG-recommended best practices. Barring any objections, it will become effective on July 1, 2016.

04-20-2016

A new Sexual Harassment & Misconduct Training Policy for Middle Georgia State University’s has been proposed. Barring any objections, it will become effective on May 20, 2016.

04-05-2016

A new Suspended Operations & Closure Policy for Middle Georgia State University’s has been proposed. Barring any objections, it will become effective on May 5, 2016.

01-05-2016

12.6.4 Provisional Ban on Use of Self-Balancing Scooters (Hoverboards) on Campus Last Update Approved: January 5, 2016 Effective: January 11, 2016 Middle Georgia State University prohibits the possession and the use of self-balancing ...

08-21-2015

Updates to Middle Georgia State University’s Recruitment & Hiring Process have been proposed.

07-08-2015

Updates to Middle Georgia State University's nondiscrimination policy, which reflect recent Supreme Court rulings and statutory requirements, have been proposed.

07-08-2015

A new policy proposed to safeguard minors on campus.

07-08-2015

A new Freedom of Expression policy proposed based on best practices across the University System of Georgia (USG).

07-08-2015

A new Whistleblower policy for MGA based on model policies from the National Association for College and University Counsel (NACUA).

07-08-2015

The Office of Marketing and Communications has issued new guidelines for the university's brand and use of social media.

07-08-2015

A new policy on diploma replacement was developed in late June 2015.

07-08-2015

A new policy regarding Filming & Photos on Campus (Section 9.2) was proposed on July 8, 2015.

07-08-2015

A new policy on Use of Outdoor Bodies of Water (Section 9.2) was proposed on July 8, 2015.

07-08-2015

New policies on Public Service through Lifelong Education, Economic Development, and Special Organizations have been added to the Middle Georgia State University Policy Manual pursuant to Section 5 of the BOR Policy Manual.

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