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Policies and Procedures

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Policies at Montgomery College are adopted by the Board of Trustees and serve as statements of principle to inform decision-making and the conduct of College activities.

Procedures are issued by the College President and set forth action steps required to carry out a Board policy and/or a standard method for implementing actions.

Our official policies and procedures are segmented out into seven chapters.


Policies and Procedures Chapters

All documents are in PDF format, unless otherwise noted. 

Microsoft Word versions of these documents can be found on the Policies and Procedures Modification Page (MyMC Login Required).

Chapter 1 - Board of Trustees
Number Title Type Modification Last Modified
11001 Board of Trustees Bylaws (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy 13 04/15/24
11002 Political Activity (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)  Policy 1 12/10/01
11003 Labor Relations (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)  Policy 2 3/20/24
11004 Governance (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)  Policy 2 06/17/24
11005 Formulation and Issuance of College Policies and Procedures (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
2
11/13/23
01/22/19
11006 Presidential Transition and Succession (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy 1 05/18/20
Chapter 2 - Organization
Number Title Type Modification Last Modified
21000 College Mission, Vision, and Values (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy 5 09/18/23
21001 College Name and Corporate Seal (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy 3 06/17/24
24002  Organization Functions (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Procedure 3 11/18/02 
25000
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
1 05/15/23

 

Chapter 3 - Personnel
Number Title Type Modification Last Modified
31000 Code of Ethics and Employee Conduct (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
2
06/19/17
06/18/19
31001 Sexual Misconduct (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)
 
Policy
Procedure
6
7
01/25/23 
02/22/23
31002 Hate/Violence Activity (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)     Policy
Procedure
5
6
02/25/13
02/23/15
31003 Conflict of Interest (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
1
8
09/21/87
12/07/20
31004
 
Political Activity (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
1
2
09/21/87
10/09/24
31005 Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
1
3
05/15/89
02/13/18
31006 EEO and Non-Discrimination (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)    Policy
Procedure
9
5
12/12/16
03/27/18
31007 Affirmative Action (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
 
5 02/25/13
31009 Employee Indebtedness (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
2
3
05/16/16
05/18/16

31011

Prevention of Bullying and Workplace Violence (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
2
3
11/13/17
04/19/19
31101 Employee Privileges (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure

1
04/18/16
09/21/87
31102
 
Employee Responsibilities (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
1
09/21/87
09/21/87
31104 Political Activity - President; Designated College Officials (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy 1 12/10/01
31105 Medical Examinations and Fitness for Duty (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
4
01/24/18
02/13/18
31106 Consensual Relationships (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
1
02/25/13
01/26/04
32100 Allocation, Recruitment, and Appointment of Regular Employees and Temporary with Benefits Employees (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
1
01/27/21
02/02/21
32101
 
Employment Practices (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
7
02/23/15
02/23/15
32103 Allocation, Recruitment, Employment and Advancement of Part-Time Faculty (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
6
6
11/15/21
11/16/21
32106 Employment of Individuals with Disabilities (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
3
4
11/13/17
11/27/17
32201 Inclusive Excellence Faculty Internship Program (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
2
12/12/22
12/12/22
32202 Temporary Adjunct Faculty Positions (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy 1 09/21/87
32203 Academic Rank (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
5
06/19/00
08/24/10
32204 Distinguished Visiting Professor (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
2
09/21/87
09/27/90
32205 Minimum Educational Requirements for Faculty (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
4
09/21/87
06/25/96
32206 Faculty Workload (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Procedure 7 09/02/10
32207 Nomination, Recruitment, and Appointment of Department Chairs (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Procedure 1 06/10/20
32302 Trainee Status for Support and Associate Staff Appointments (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Procedure 2 09/27/90 
32303 Administrative Staff Internships (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Procedure 2 09/27/90
32305 Working Hours for Staff Employees (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Procedure 5 06/24/13
32306 Wearing of Uniforms (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Procedure 1 09/21/87
32500 Flexible Work Arrangements (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
5
7
04/15/24
03/18/24
33001 Staff Classification Systems and Position Descriptions (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)    Policy
Procedure
2
6
04/24/18
04/28/18
33002 Establishment and Management of Positions (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
1
04/24/18
04/28/18
33004 Probationary and Regular Status for Staff Employees (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)    Policy
Procedure
2
5
05/15/17
05/31/17
34001 Changes in Employee Status (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
10
06/25/18
06/28/18
34002 Disciplinary Action and Suspension (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
7
09/21/87
04/19/19
34003 Discharge of Administrators and Staff (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
5
04/08/19
04/19/19
34004 Non-Renewal of Administrative Appointment (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
3
4
04/28/14
04/17/17
34005 Resignation and Retirement (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
6
05/15/17
05/31/17
34101 Grievance Process for Non-Bargaining Staff (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
5
04/08/19
04/19/19
35001 Compensation Programs (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
8
23
06/17/19
07/01/21
35002 Faculty/Staff Assistance Program (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
1
05/18/09
10/01/12
35003 Leave Program (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
16
09/21/87
09/16/20
35004 Wellness Activities Program (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
3
1
06/20/11
07/01/94
36001 Performance Evaluation and Employee Development (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
20
09/21/87
12/20/12
37001 Personnel Files (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
3
09/21/87
08/24/10
38001 Recognition Awards (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
8
16
01/29/20
10/07/20
38002 Honorary Degrees (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
5
4
05/15/23
05/15/23
39001 College Ombuds (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
1
06/25/18
03/07/16
39002 Volunteers and Interns (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
2
12/10/18
01/22/19

39003

Protection Against Retaliation (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
2
06/17/19
10/17/19

 

Chapter 4 - Student Affairs
Number Title Type Modification Last Modified
41000 Student Success (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)
 
Policy
Procedure
2
2
06/23/23
04/19/23
41001 Admission to Montgomery College (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
7
23
04/15/24
09/09/24
41002 Equal Education Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
9
5
04/15/24
10/20/23
41003 Student Cumulative Records (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
4
10
3/20/24
02/25/22
41004 Student Health and Safety (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
1
12/17/84
12/17/84
41005 Presidential Academic Excellence Award (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
9
03/21/22
04/03/24
41006 Board of Trustees Academic Excellence Award (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
4
02/21/22
02/12/24
41007 Board of Trustees Apprenticeship Academic Excellence Award (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
4
02/21/22
02/12/24
42001 Student Code of Conduct (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
7
01/24/24
07/02/18
42002 Behavioral Intervention Teams (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
1
01/24/24
03/07/16
42003 Student Social Media Privacy Protection (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy 1 01/23/17
43001 Student Financial Aid (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
3
5
01/24/24
12/02/24
43002 Board of Trustees Student Grants and Scholarships (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
6
3
01/24/24
06/22/21
43003 Tuition Waiver for Non-Employees of the College (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
10
11
09/23/19
09/07/21
44002 Student Life Contracts (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Procedure 08/20/10
45001 Tuition, Fees, and Refunds (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
11
8
06/17/24
06/27/24
45003 Tuition and Fees; State Aid (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
12
7
04/15/24
06/27/24
45004 Student Indebtedness (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
3
7
3/20/24
06/22/23
45005 Student Concerns About Athletic Programs and Activities (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
3
09/23/19
06/22/23

 

Chapter 5 - Educational Program
Number Title Type Modification Last Modified
51001 Philosophy, Purposes, and Program Commitments (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy 1 06/26/78
51003 College Out-of-County Instruction (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
3
5
01/08/03
01/08/03
51004 College Out-of-County, Non-Instruction Related Activities (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
3
2
01/08/03
01/08/03
51005 Field Trips (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
3
01/24/18
02/12/18
52001 Curriculum and Course Proposals (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Procedure 11 05/27/20
52002 Exploratory Courses (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
5
02/20/84
10/05/12
52003 Honors Program (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Procedure 2 10/13/94
52004 Advisory Committees for Career Curricula Areas (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
3
4
11/13/17
11/27/17
53001 Academic Regulations and Standards (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Procedure 16 04/23/24
54001 Workforce Development and Continuing Education Program (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
3
5
05/16/16
05/18/16
58001 College Calendar (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
6
10
04/15/24
12/13/21
58002 Assessment Testing and Appropriate Course Placement (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
4
14
05/16/16
06/17/16
58003 Academic Freedom (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy 1 06/26/78
58005 Closing of the College (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Procedure
 
11 06/28/18

 

Chapter 6 - Fiscal and Administrative Affairs
Number Title Type Modification Last Modified
61001 Fiscal Control (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
11
12
09/23/13
09/23/13
61002 Revolving Funds (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
 
2 09/19/88
61003 Bank Services (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
3
01/21/85
08/20/10
61004 College Investment Program (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
7
3
06/18/12
04/19/13
61005 Internal Audit (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
3
9
05/15/17
05/31/17
61006 Fixed Asset Management (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy 1 05/15/06
61007 Intangible Asset Management (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
1
03/19/12
03/19/12
61008
 
Reporting Suspected Acts of Wrongdoing (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
3
4
06/17/19 
06/15/22
61009 Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)
 
Policy
Procedure
1
1
10/20/14
07/18/16
62001 Auxiliary Services (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
3
3
06/16/03
06/16/03
62003 Public Information, Communications, and Marketing (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)     Policy
Procedure
3
6
12/12/16
02/22/23
62004 Crowdfunding (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
1
1
05/16/16
05/18/16
63001 Procurement, Consultant Services, and Contracts (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)     Policy
Procedure
18
21
01/29/20
06/22/21
64001 External Audit (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
7
6
02/25/14
02/25/14
64002 Professional Liability (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)     Policy
Procedure
1
2
11/27/80
07/12/97
64003 Worker's Compensation (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)     Procedure
 
1 04/26/85
65001 Reimbursement for Travel and Related Expenditures (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
7
06/19/17
08/20/10
66001 Acceptable Use of Information Technology (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
3
5
04/28/14
12/1/21
66002 Confidential Data Management and Security (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
2
02/21/22
02/25/22
66003 Identity Theft Prevention Program (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
1
01/25/13
01/25/13
66004 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
2
04/19/21
04/20/21 
66005 Data Asset Management and Security (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
1
02/21/22
02/25/22
67001 Maintenance of Undesignated Reserve Fund Balance (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
2
10/17/16
10/18/16
68001 Intellectual Property (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
3
10/15/01
04/19/19
68003 Gifts Acceptable to Montgomery College (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
5
12/14/15
11/06/24
68004 Inspection of Public Records (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
4
3
05/15/17
02/22/23

68005

Research Misconduct (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
2
09/22/14
08/14/14
68101 Use of Copyrighted Materials (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
1
12/12/16
12/13/16
69001 Corporate Sponsorships (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
1
01/24/18
02/13/18

 

Chapter 7 - Facilities
Number Title Type Modification Last Modified
71001 Space Planning and Utilization (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
2
3
09/24/01
08/13/10
72001 Construction Projects (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
2
3
12/10/01
08/13/10
73001 Leasing of Facilities (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
3
09/24/01
08/13/10
74001 Naming Campuses, Facilities, Buildings, Rooms, and Institutes (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
5
5
05/15/23
05/15/23
75001 Use of Facilities (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
2
4
09/21/15
03/17/16
75003 Restrictions on Smoking, Tobacco, and Sale of Tobacco Products (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
3
3
06/16/15
06/16/15
75004 Freedom of Expression (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
4
01/23/17
01/26/17
75005 Protection of Minors (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
7
04/28/14
02/22/23
75006 Drone/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Use (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy 1 01/23/17
76001 Vehicle Registration and Parking (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
5
6
10/20/15
04/19/19
77001 Public Safety (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)    Policy
Procedure
3
7
04/08/19
04/09/19
77002 Prohibition of Weapons on Campus (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window)   Policy
Procedure
2
2
05/13/19
05/14/19
78001 Acquisition, Sale, and Disposal of College Real Property (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
1
2
10/17/16
10/18/16
79001 Use of College-Owned Vehicles (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) Policy
Procedure
2
4
12/13/10
12/13/16

 

 


Recently Reviewed/Approved/Updated Policies and Procedures

December 2, 2024

The president has approved modifications to the following procedure:

  • 43001: Student Financial Aid 

November 6, 2024

The president has approved modifications to the following procedure: 

  • 68003 Gifts Acceptable to Montgomery College 

October 14, 2024

As part of the ongoing work to review all policies, the Board of Trustees has reviewed the following policies which have no recommended modifications: 

  • 31004: Political Activity
  • 31104: Political Activity – President, Designated Officials 

October 9, 2024

The president has approved modifications to the following procedure:

  • 31004 Political Activity 

September 9, 2024

The president has approved modifications to the following procedure:

  • 41001 Admission to Montgomery College 

All approved Policy and Procedure modifications for the fiscal year can be found in the July 2024 – Current Modifications (PDF, Get Adobe Acrobat PDF Reader - Link opens in new window) document. Archived Policy and Procedure modifications can be found below. 

Archived Policy and Procedure Modifications

Here you can find up to 5 years of archived modifications