The College Council held its quarterly meeting on February 19, 2026. During this meeting, the College Council took the following action:
Approved Policies
| Policy Number | Policy Name | Weblink |
| I-40 | Academic Renewal | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/about/legal-and-policies/policies/student-affairs/i-40/ |
| I-81 | Tuition Refund Policy for Non-Credit Courses (Workforce) | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/about/legal-and-policies/policies/student-affairs/i-81/ |
| I-87 | Hazing | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/about/legal-and-policies/policies/student-affairs/i-87/ |
Approved Policy Edits
| Policy Number | Policy Name | Description of Edits | Weblink |
| I-77 | Definition of a Student | Updates language to align with the VCCS common definition vetted by legal counsel. | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/about/legal-and-policies/policies/student-affairs/i-77/ |
| I-21 | Policy on Student Conduct | Includes a minor definition update to align with revised federal Title IX definitions, as recommended by VCCS Legal and reflected in the State Board-approved template. | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/about/legal-and-policies/policies/student-affairs/i-21/ |
| I-7 | Multiple Measures for Placement Policy | Clarifies that placement cut scores are based on U.S.-issued high school diplomas. This wording change may require corresponding catalog updates. | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/about/legal-and-policies/policies/student-affairs/i-7/ |
| I-26 | Students with Documented Disabilities | Title change only | https://www.virginiawestern.edu/about/legal-and-policies/policies/student-affairs/i-26/ |
For all college policies, please visit the College Policy website at:
https://www.virginiawestern.edu/about/legal-and-policies/policies/
Respectfully submitted,
Dr. Jolene D. Hamm
Chair, College Council