What is the KU Policy Library?
The KU Policy Library is a repository for all the official policies at the University of Kansas. By having the policies in one location it becomes easier for the users to find and locate the information they need. In addition to this, the links to the policies become easier to maintain and are less likely to break in the future.
How do I get my policy into the KU Policy Template?
The KU Policy Template was designed to unify the look and feel of official university policies. The policy template can be downloaded here. For instructions on how to use it, please refer to the help documentation (policy library login is required).
Does my policy have to be in HTML Format?
No, the KU Policy Library can handle documents of almost any format. HTML format is recommended so as to not require the user to have any additional programs installed.
How do I obtain an account on the Policy Library system (Xythos)?
Please fill out the form located at http://www.policy.ku.edu/. Please allow 2-3 business days for your account to be created.
Where can I get the KU Policy Template?
The policy template can be downloaded here (HTML format).
Please make sure that you are in the correct directory. The blue bar in the main menu should read: "Directory: /policies/your_user_account". If you are in this directory and still cannot upload a file, please contact the Help Desk 864-0200 and notify them of the problem.
Why aren't the images showing up?
If your using an HTML file, the image src must be an absolute URL.
Example:
<img src='myimage.jpg'> -- doesn't work (unless you have also uploaded the myimage.jpg file)
<img src='http://www2.ku.edu/~myaccount/myimage.jpg'> -- will work
If you are using the KU Policy Template and following the instructions found here, then the KU Logo should work correctly.
How do I overwrite an existing policy?
Please refer to the section entitled "Overwriting and Existing Policy" in the help documentation located here (login required).
What if I don't want to share my file with the entire world?
Please refer to the section entitled "Sharing your policy" in the help documentation located here (login required).
How quickly after I upload my policy will it be visible on the policy library website?
Please allow 2-3 business days after uploading your policy for it to be visible on http://www.policy.ku.edu
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