Policy Management
Official College Policies are a shared resource that help strengthen, support, and protect FIT. OPC's policy management process ensures the FIT community can access clear, well-developed, current policies that guide our work and decision-making.
All new Official College Policies and revisions to existing Official College Policies must be initiated and developed in coordination with the Office of Policy and Compliance. OPC guides Policy Owners through the process from start to finish to ensure consistency, compliance, proper approval, implementation, and posting. No new Official College Policies or revisions to existing Official College Policies should be made outside this process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Official College Policies, and review the Policy on Policies for more detailed information about each response.
An Official College Policy (‘Policy’ or ‘Policies’) is a formal, college-wide statement of FIT’s management philosophy and direction, based in legal requirements or best practice, designed to guide and support the college community.
Policies establish governing principles that apply institution-wide, are intended for long-term use, help ensure compliance with laws and best practices, reduce institutional risk, and are formally reviewed and approved by senior leadership and the Policy Advisory Group.
Yes. Every member of the FIT community is responsible for understanding and following the policies that apply to their role, or the college as a whole. While OPC helps make policies clear, accessible, and up to date, it's up to each member of the FIT community to review them and ensure their work and behavior align with college expectations.
Try bookmarking the Policies A-Z page to have easy access to all Official College Policies in alphabetical order.
Policies at FIT are developed and maintained through a structured process that ensures clarity, consistency, and oversight. New, revised, or deleted policies undergo a formal approval process involving senior administrators, the Policy Advisory Group (PAG), the Office of the General Counsel, and final sign-off by the President before being posted in the College Policy Library.
Each Official College Policy has designated Policy Owners, who are responsible for developing, revising, implementing, and overseeing the policy within their area. This includes a Responsible Administrator (typically a divisional or departmental leader) and one or more Responsible Offices that support policy communication, education, compliance, and updates. The Office of Policy and Compliance (OPC) provides guidance and support to Policy Owners throughout the policy lifecycle.
Policy Owners regularly review their policies to ensure they remain current and aligned with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance. When updates are needed, the Policy Owner or Responsible Administrator works with the Office of Policy and Compliance to initiate the revision process.
Sometimes, the Office of Policy and Compliance contacts a Policy Owner to initiate revisions due to a regulatory change that necessitates an update to their policy.
No. Only documents formally reviewed and approved through FIT’s policy management process are considered Official College Policies. Department-specific rules or procedures fall under Administrative Protocols. These are created to manage day-to-day operations, do not go through the formal policy process, must not be labeled as “Policy,” and must align with existing Official College Policies.