This is a summary of policy actions completed or initiated from July 1-31, 2026 and may include policy actions performed at UWO, Universities of Wisconsin System, or both.
UWO POLICY ACTIONS
- Scholarships & Awards Policy (New, draft available September 2026)
UW SYSTEM (SYS) POLICY ACTIONS
The July 2026 summary of UW policy actions, including the proposed revisions and rationale for each action, can be found on the July Distribution SYS Policy Approvals Page.
Archived Distributions can also be found here as an additional resource.
SYS Revised Policy
Open Comment Period
- SYS 232, Benefit Prepay Deductions and Short Work Break Benefits Eligibility (Comment Period Ends: Friday, August 14, 2026 @ 5:00 P.M. CT)
SYS Policies Proposed for Rescission
Open Comment Period
- SYS 148, Development and Operation of Contractual Training and Sponsored Student Programs (Comment Period Ends: Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 5:00 P.M. CT)
- SYS 170, Lawton Undergraduate Minority Retention Grant Programs (Comment Period Ends: Monday, August 24, 2026 @ 5:00 P.M. CT)