WNMU Policy Review
Policy Review Portal
Our Commitment to Shared Governance
Policies Under Review
As part of WNMU’s commitment to shared governance, employees (Faculty, Staff, & Students, where applicable) will have the opportunity to review and provide input on new policies and proposed changes to existing policies. This collaborative process ensures that diverse perspectives are considered, fostering a more inclusive and effective governance framework.
The policy review window will remain open for 15-30 days (depending on review cycle) once it’s posted. Please review the following policies and provide any feedback/comments/questions by clicking on the Policy Feedback Form below. All comments will be reviewed by the Policy Owner for consideration.
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2026–2027 Policy Review Cycle
The 2026–2027 University policy review cycle is underway. Policies are currently being reviewed by Policy Owners and Coordinators to determine whether revisions are needed.
Policies with substantive proposed changes will be posted here for public review and feedback as they become available.
All reviews, during October – December 2026 will be conducted as part of the univeristy review process.
- BA430 – Background Check Policy – PENDING – Substantive revisions proposed to align the policy with current background-check practices. Updates include credential and professional reference requirements, rehire background-check timeframes, department-specific additional checks, removal of general motor-vehicle requirements addressed elsewhere, and case-by-case handling of pending background-check results. Proposed language also provides for Compliance & Labor Relations review when results may affect employment.
- BA435 – Staff Performance Evaluation Policy – Updated to provide broader performance-evaluation areas of focus and allow flexibility as the evaluation process evolves. Updated responsibility and tracking language to reflect current Human Resources administration.
- BA437 – Nepotism in Workplace Policy – Revised policy statement and related-party language to clarify restrictions on decision-making authority or substantial influence involving hiring, work responsibilities, compensation, career progress, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment.
- BA443 – Employee Conflict of Interest Policy – Updated employee disclosure responsibilities and clarified the current review process among Human Resources, Compliance & Labor Relations, and Purchasing when applicable. Language aligned with the New Mexico Governmental Conduct Act.
- BA455 – Noncompetitive Selection Policy – Clarified interim assignments and noncompetitive appointments, including post-interim appointments. Revisions reinforce that noncompetitive selection requires documented justification and applicable approvals. Updated EEO statement.
The review period for UPC is currently closed.
Policy Comments & Response
Your feedback matters. All comments submitted during the public review period are compiled, shared with the policy owner, and carefully considered before the policy moves forward through the University’s approval process. Comments are posted anonymously, along with responses from the policy owner, to promote transparency and help the University community understand how feedback is evaluated and incorporated into the policy development process.
Public comments and associated responses are provided to the appropriate review and approval bodies as the policy advances through the University’s review and approval process.
We thank all of you that have taken the time to respond.
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