PRO-U20.08A Evaluating Cultural Items For NAGPRA Eligibility

Completes the Request for an Evaluation of Cultural Items for NAGPRA Eligibility Form and submits the form to the NAGPRA Program and Collections Manager (hereinafter “NPCM”).

Evaluates request, consults with the WWU NAGPRA Advisory Committee as needed, and decides whether to approve, return or not approve the request.
1. If request is approved, goes to action item 3.
2. If request needs additional detail, returns request form to Campus Community Member with instructions.
3. If request is not approved, returns copy of request form to Campus Community Member with a written explanation and procedure ends here.
Contacts the Campus Community Member to schedule a meeting to evaluate the cultural items for NAGPRA eligibility.
1. If the cultural items are determined to be NAGPRA eligible, go to action item 4.
2. If the cultural items are not NAGPRA eligible, returns copy of request form to Campus Community Member with a written explanation and procedure ends here.

Returns the Request for an Evaluation of Cultural Items for NAGPRA Eligibility Form to the NPCM indicating their preferred option, either a, b, or c.
1. Requests the NPCM to initiate the repatriation process under NAGPRA.
2. Terminates use of the NAGPRA eligible cultural items for educational and/or professional purposes.
3. Requests the NPCM to initiate consultation with culturally affiliated descendant communities in order to obtain free, prior and informed consent for use of the cultural items at WWU.

Consults with the WWU NAGPRA Advisory Committee regarding a request for either 4a, 4b or 4c and locks the Request Form indicating the final decision.
If 4a or 4c are requested, initiates consultation with the appropriate culturally affiliated communities, and regularly updates the Campus Community Member and the WWU NAGPRA Advisory Committee on the progress of the request.

Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs

January 27, 2026

Procedure Contact

Alyson Rollins

Email: rollina4@wwu.edu