Administrative Policy New/Revise/Retire

Welcome! This page provides you with the information you will need when creating, revising, or retiring an administrative policy. Below are the documents that will help you initiate the process. 

If any questions arise throughout this process, contact the Administrative Policy Review Committee at APRC@cmich.edu

Background regarding administrative policy review process

The new Administrative Policy Review and Creation Processes will launch January 1, 2026, as a pilot for university-wide adoption. These processes are the culmination of efforts aligned with Strategic Priority 4 of CMU’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, as the university identified opportunities for improved coordination and communication around policy work. Since 2025, the Administrative Policy Review Committee has worked to implement this process. 

Below are the current members of the Administrative Policy Review Committee 

  • John Danner, Vice President of Legal Affairs/General Counsel
  • Kristen Lehnert, Administrative Assistant to the General Counsel/Legal Secretary/2026 Administrative Policy Review Coordinator
  • Michell Howard, Director of Student Services for the College of Health Professions
  • Mary Martinez, Assistant to the President/Institutional Equity and Compliance
  • Nel Boose, Executive Director of Enrollment/Innovation and Online Business Operations
  • Erica Peters, Chief of Staff to the President
  • Keith Malkowski, Registrar, Student Recruitment & Retention
  • Jennifer Stilwell, Director of Project and Process Management for the University Transformation Office