Policy Administration
In accordance with IHOP policy 2.1.2 Policy Administration for Institutional Handbook of Operating Policies, the University Executive Committee holds final approval authority for new policies, significantly revised policies, and proposals to retire an existing policy.
This page will be updated regularly to reflect recent IHOP updates. A running list of policy updates can be viewed on the running List of all IHOP updates.
5.8.8 Information Resource Security Configuration Management
Revision clarified the compensating controls needed to keep an unsupported operating system on the institutional network. These compensating controls are necessary to reduce the institution’s attack surface and have been in place for many years. This update does not alter existing procedures; it simply sets clear expectations for what will be required.
Revision to align with Texas Senate Bill 2972 regarding new prohibitions and restrictions, including a clearer definition of expressive activities, a designation of public forums on campus, rules against concealing identity or using percussive instruments during certain times, and a shorter window for approved activities on weekdays. It also outlined new procedures for inviting guest speakers and defined the consequences for disrupting or interfering with others’ expressive activities.