POLICY & GOVERNANCE APPROVAL PROCEDURES

Overview

The South Georgia Institute (SGI) Policies and Procedures Manual serves as the official repository of institutional policies, administrative procedures, and operational guidelines that govern the conduct of the Institute’s academic, administrative, and student life operations. This manual provides a comprehensive framework for decision-making, compliance, and institutional accountability.

SGI is committed to fostering a learning and working environment rooted in integrity, transparency, equity, and excellence. The manual is intended to ensure consistent interpretation and application of policies across all departments and constituencies—faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders—while supporting SGI’s mission and strategic vision.

All members of the SGI community are expected to familiarize themselves with the contents of this manual and to adhere to the policies and procedures that apply to their roles and responsibilities.

 

Scope

This manual applies to all divisions, departments, employees, students, and affiliates of South Georgia Institute. It is designed to:

• Define institutional policies that support effective governance, ethical standards, and legal compliance.

• Clarify roles, responsibilities, and expectations for faculty, staff, students, and administrators.

• Promote fair and equitable practices in alignment with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Guide daily operations, including academic programming, human resources, finance, facilities, campus security, student services, athletics, and institutional advancement.

• Support the consistent implementation of policy across the Institute’s organizational structure.

While this manual is updated regularly to reflect institutional changes and regulatory updates, certain procedures may be subject to approval by the Board of Directors, the President’s Cabinet, Faculty Senate, or governing regulatory bodies. In cases of policy conflict or ambiguity, the most recent version of the policy posted in the official SGI digital policy archive shall prevail.