The University of Washington recently has created or revised the following bylaws, orders, policy statements, scholastic regulations, and faculty code:
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| • | Presidential Delegations of Authority to Officers of the University, new January 13, 2026 (AO No. 100) |
| • | Business and Financial Affairs, renumbered and revised January 13, 2026 (AO No. 101) |
| • | Legal Actions, renumbered and revised January 13, 2026 (AO No. 102) |
| • | Grant and Contract Awards and Amendments for Research, Development, Service, and Training, renumbered and revised January 13, 2026 (AO No. 103) |
| • | Delegated Authority for Gifts to the University, renumbered and revised January 13, 2026 (AO No. 104) |
| • | Personnel Actions, renumbered and revised January 13, 2026 (AO No. 105) |
| • | Oversight Responsibility for Regent-Level Capital Projects, renumbered January 13, 2026 (AO No. 106) |
| • | Delegation of Authority for Taking Necessary Actions to Protect the University's Interests and Operations in Response to an Emergency Situation, renumbered January 13, 2026 (AO No. 107) |
| • | The Senior Vice President for Planning and Management, rescinded January 13, 2026 (AO No. 7) |
| • | The Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration, rescinded January 13, 2026 (AO No. 9) |
| • | The Vice President for Student Life, rescinded January 13, 2026 (AO No. 10) |
| • | University Leadership List, revised January 5, 2026 (APS 1.2) |
| • | University Organization Chart, revised January 5, 2026 (APS 1.1) |
| • | Research Misconduct Policy, revised December 18, 2025 (Executive Order No. 61) |
| • | Organizational Resilience, revised December 5, 2025 (APS 13.2) |
| • | Regulating the Installation and Use of Security Cameras, new December 5, 2025 (APS 13.5) |
| • | Employee-Student Romantic Relationships and Conflicts of Interest, housekeeping change 11-17-25 (Executive Order No. 54) |
| • | Environmental Health and Safety Services (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 10.1) |
| • | Contacting Governmental Agencies Regarding Health, Safety, and Environmental Matters (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 10.2) |
| • | Occupational Safety and Health Programs: General Requirements for WISHA Compliance, rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 10.3) |
| • | Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 10.4) |
| • | First Aid and CPR Certification Requirements (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 10.5) |
| • | Accident, Injury, and Illness Reporting (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 10.8) |
| • | Visitors and Children in University Laboratories and Shops (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 10.9) |
| • | Noncampus groups using Campus Facilities and Grounds (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 10.10) |
| • | UW Health and Safety Committees (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 10.11) |
| • | Purchase, Management, and Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 10.12) |
| • | Management and Disposal of Hazardous Wastes (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 11.2) |
| • | Pollution Control (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 11.3) |
| • | Spills and Releases (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 11.4) |
| • | Food Service Standards (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 11.5) |
| • | Managing Asbestos and Other Regulated Building Materials (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 12.1) |
| • | Review of Research Projects Involving Biological Hazards and Recombinant DNA, rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 12.3) |
| • | Chemical Hazard Communication Program, rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 12.5) |
| • | Lockout/Tagout: A Method of Hazardous Energy Control, rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 12.6) |
| • | Oversight of Chemical and Physical Safety Requirements in Research and Academic Environments (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 12.7) |
| • | Fire Safety (former policy in UW Directory) rescinded 11-17-25 (APS 16.1) |
| • | Crime Prevention, rescinded August 29, 2025 (APS 13.6) |
| • | Inventions, Discoveries, and Copyright, revised July 31, 2025 (Executive Order No. 36) |
| • | Technology Transfer Administration, Revenue Distribution, and Disclosure, revised July 31, 2025 (APS 59.4) |
| • | University of Washington Bothell, new July 30, 2025 (Executive Order No. 71) |
| • | University of Washington Tacoma, new July 30, 2025 (Executive Order No. 72) |
| • | Faculty Authority Concerning Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure, revised July 30, 2025 (Executive Order No. V) |
| • | Chancellor, UW Bothell and UW Tacoma, rescinded July 30, 2025 (Executive Order No. 14) |
For more information regarding these materials, contact Barbara Lechtanski, Director of University Policy and Rules Office, University of Washington, Box 351210, Seattle, WA 98195-1210, or email rules@uw.edu.