Each department should
maintain its own departmental policy and
procedures manual. Such a manual will help to ensure that:
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Continuity and consistency of
operations occurs
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Efficiency in operations occurs
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Documentation of "what-to-do" or
"what-should-be-done" exists
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Documentation of "how-to-do" exists
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Documentation of the handling of
non-routine and/or infrequent processes exists
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Efficiency and
effectiveness in training new employees occurs
A departmental policy
and procedures manual should not be confused with the
Fiscal Policy and Procedures Manual, which typically addresses
university-wide issues.
The Fiscal Policy and
Procedures Manual does not cover
department-specific procedures, processes
and/or services.
