A policy is a statement of principles and values that guide institutional activities.
Effective policies are flexible, coordinated, comprehensive, ethical, and clear.
A procedure is a defined course of established methods used to achieve an objective. To achieve their goals, units within the university establish policies and procedures, many of which affect faculty. This section clarifies the types of policies governing faculty roles at the University of Houston. It also describes procedures for amending the policies should they not meet the characteristics of effective policies described above. Frequently Administrative Policies are developed in response to a State of Texas law or legal opinion.