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