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 |
| Course Modality Guidelines | Office of the Provost | Revised October 16, 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 |
| 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 |
| Electronic Business-to-Person Payment Process Procedure | Financial Affairs/ Controller's Office | Revised February 4, 2025 |
| Receiving EHS Government Agencies | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised February 2025 |
| Property Loss Policy | Financial Affairs/Insurance and Risk Management | Revised January 27, 2025 |
| Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“Drones”) Operated by University Operators on University-Owned or Controlled Property Guidelines | University Compliance Office, Insurance and Risk Management, Public Safety | Revised January 23, 2025 |
| Accounting for Prepaid Transactions Procedure | Financial Affairs / Controller's Office | Revised January 9, 2025 |
| Falvey Library Distinctive Collections Donation Policy | Falvey Library | Revised January 8, 2025 |
| CLAS Students Enrolling in CPS Courses | CLAS/CPS | January 2, 2025 |
| Staff Vacation Procedure | Human Resources | January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Vacation Policy | Human Resources | January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Holiday and Additional Closure Procedure | Human Resources | January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Holiday Policy | Human Resources | January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Sick Leave Procedure | Human Resources | January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Employment Classifications | Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2025 |
| Staff Sick Leave Policy | Human Resources | Revised January 1, 2025 |
| Human Research Protection Program Plan (HRPP Plan) | Office of Research Protections | Revised January 2025 |
| Insurance Requirements for Vendors and Facilities Users | Financial Affaires/Insurance and Risk Management | Revised January 2025 |
| Technology Ownership Policy | UNIT | Revised December 7, 2024 |
| Mail Services Policies, Villanova Faculty and Staff | Auxiliary Services | Revised November 14, 2024 |
| Mail Services Policies for Students | Auxiliary Services | Revised November 14, 2024 |
| Implementing Changes to an Employee’s Status, Salary Grade or Pay | Human Resources | Revised November 14, 2024 |
| Student Grade Appeal and Complaints About Faculty | Office of the Provost | Revised November 11, 2024 |
| Asbestos Containing Building Material Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised November 7, 2024 |
| Spousal Appointment Policy for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty | Office of the Provost | November 5, 2024 |
| Classroom Lecture Capture Recordings Policy | Office of the Provost | November 5, 2024 |
| Sponsored Equipment Policy | Financial Affairs/Controller's Office | Revised November 1, 2024 |
| Medical Waste Management | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised November 1, 2024 |
| 2024 Policy on Drug-Free Schools and Drug-Free Workplace | Office of the General Counsel | November 2024 |
| Hazard Communication Policy | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised November 2024 |
| Policy for Drivers of University Vehicles | Financial Affairs/Insurance and Risk Management | Revised November 2024 |
| Ergonomics Program | Environmental Health & Safety | Revised November 2024 |