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Bylaws and Policies

Categories: Bylaws | Academic | Administration | Admissions & Registration |Buildings and Property | External Relations | Financial Management | Governance | Human Resources | Information Management | Research | Safety, Security & Risk Management | Students

Bylaws
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
Bylaw 1 Insurance and Indemnification for Governors and Officers
Bylaw 2 Amendment of Bylaws
Bylaw 3 Meetings of the University Board of Governors
Bylaw 4 Fees
Academic
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
AC1 Advisory Committees
AC2 Guided Study
AC3 Program Review / Procedure AC9, AC13
AC4 Student Evaluation and Grading ST3
AC6 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Procedure Bylaw 4, AR2, AR16, FM8
AC8 Principles of Academic Freedom and Responsibility
AC9 Essential Skills AC3
AC10 Establishment, Revision, Suspension and/or Discontinuance of Programs / Procedure / Appendix A AC3, AR16, GV9
AC11 General Education in Degree Programs
AC12 Naming, Academic Units / Procedure
AC13 Qualifications for Faculty Members / Procedure / Table - Minimum Qualifications - Faculty Positions AC3, AC10
AC14 KPU Credential Framework / Procedure AC4, AC6, AC10, AR2, ST6
Administration
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
AD2 Complaints About Instruction, Services, Employees or University IM2, ST7
AD3 Procurement / Procedure Employee Code of Conduct, HR1
AD4 Continuing Education and Contract Services
AD5 Honorary Degrees and Awards / Procedure HR6
Admissions & Registration
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
AR2 Admission / Procedure Bylaw 4, AC4, AC6
AR3 Confidentiality of Student Records and Files IM2, IM9
AR4 Criminal Record Review ST3
AR5 Dean's Honour Roll
AR6 Final Examinations and Grade Reporting for Courses AC4, AR18
AR7 Graduation with Distinction
AR10 Priority and Scheduling of Registration / Procedure AC4, AR2, ST6
AR14 Standard for Academic Dress at Convocation / Procedure
AR16 Requirements for Graduation AC6, AR7
AR17 Academic Schedule and Course Timetables / Procedure BP7
AR18 Final Examinations and Overloads AC4, AR6, ST3
Buildings and Property
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
BP1 Student Events Involving the Consumption of Alcohol BP2, SR1, ST7
BP2 Student Events Held on University Premises / BP2A / BP2B - Indemnity Agreement BP1, SR1, ST7
BP4 Campus Planning / Procedure
BP5 Use of University Property / Procedure FM7, GV6, HR1, HR24, IM2, IM3, IM4, IM9, ST7
BP6 Energy Conservation / Procedure
BP7 University Space / Procedure
External Relations
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
ER1 Fundraising / Procedure ER8, IM2, Employee Code of Conduct
ER4 Partnership Program
ER6 Principles of External Alliance IM2
ER7 Communication with the Provincial Government
ER8 Asset Naming Opportunities / Procedure GV6
ER9 Political Fundraising Expenses
Financial Management
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
FM1 Financial: Annual Expenditure Plan
FM2 Investment / Procedure
FM4 Fees for a Co-Operative Work Term/Semester
FM5 Business and Travel Expense / Procedure AD3, GV4, HR6, RS4
FM6 Banking / Procedure GV4
FM8 Student Tuition and Fees / Procedure Bylaw 4, AC2, AD4
FM9 Financial Structure of Revenue Based Activities
Governance
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
GV1 Selection and Appointment of Auditors / Procedure
GV2 Protocol for the Development of University Policies / Procedure
GV4 Signing Authority / Procedure / Schedule A - Commitment Authority Table / Schedule B - Approval Authority Table / Schedule C - Signing Authority by Unit AD3, FM5, GV8, HR1, RS4
GV6 Use of Institutional Name, Coat of Arms, Crest, Logo, Seal and Other Graphic Images
GV7 Advisory Boards (Non-Program) / Procedure AC1
GV8 Memorandum of Understanding/Letter of Intent / Procedure ER6, GV4
GV9 Establishment and/or Discontinuance of Faculties and Departments / Procedure AC10
GV10 Mission, Vision and Values Development and Amendment / Procedure
Human Resources
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
* Employee Code of Conduct AC3, BP5, ER9, FM7, GV6, HR1, HR15, HR21, HR24, IM1, IM2, IM3, IM4, RS2, SR1, SR3, SR7, SR8, SR9, SR13, SR14, ST7
HR1 Conflict of Interest / Procedure AD3, BP5, HR24, IM4, RS2
HR2 Reclassification Requests/BCGEU Staff
HR3 Processing Staffing Requests
HR4 Bereavement/Employees and Students / Procedure
HR5 Leave Without Pay/Regular Employees
HR6 Service Recognition
HR7 Representation by Kwantlen Polytechnic University Employees at Conferences and Related Activities
HR8 Employee Exchange/Secondment Leaves HR5
HR9 Illness Leave
HR10 Workers' Compensation Board Coverage/Students
HR11 Search Advisory and Appointment of Administrative Positions / Procedure
HR12 Recruitment/Non-Posted Auxiliary Support Staff (less than 30 calendar days)
HR13 Support Staff Recruitment HR3, IM4
HR14 Employment/Students
HR15 Diversity and Inclusiveness / Procedure AD2, HR1, HR16, HR18, IM2, SR8, SR9, ST7, ST14, ST15
HR16 Employment Equity
HR17 Provision of References / HR17a - Consent for Release of Student Information AC13, AR3, HR11, HR12, HR13, HR14, IM2, IM9
HR18 Job Accommodations for Employees
HR20 Search Advisory, Appointment & Re-appointment of Senior Academic Administrator Positions / Procedure
HR21 Respectful Workplace / Procedure AD2, HR15, HR18, IM2, SR8, SR9, ST7
HR22 Presidential Search Advisory, Appointment and Re-appointment / Procedure
HR24 Protected Disclosure / Procedure Employee Code of Conduct, BP5, ER9, HR1, HR21, IM2, IM3, IM4, RS2
HR25 Search Advisory and Appointment of Senior Administrative Positions / Procedure HR11, HR20, HR22, HR26
HR26 Responsibilities and Compliance Requirements for the Appointment and Termination of Administrative Staff / Procedure HR11, HR20, HR22, HR25
Information Management
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
IM1 Copyright Compliance / Procedure Employee Code of Conduct, ST2, ST7
IM2 Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy AR3, IM9, ST15
IM3 Information and Educational Technology Usage / Procedure AD2, AR3, IM1, IM2, IM4, IM9, ST2, ST7
IM4 Confidentiality / Procedure Employee Code of Conduct, AR3, BP5, HR1, HR24, IM2, IM3, IM9, RS2, ST7
IM5 Identification Cards
IM6 Guidelines for the Kwantlen Polytechnic University Weblog IM1, IM3
IM7 Management of Surveys / Procedure RS1
IM9 Information Security / Procedure AR3, BP5, HR17, IM2, IM3, IM4
Research
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
RS1 Research Involving Human Participants / Procedure AC8, HR1, IM2, IM4, RS2
RS2 Integrity in Research and Scholarship / Procedure HR1, IM2, IM4, RS1, ST2
RS3 Indirect Costs of Research / Procedure FM9
RS4 Administration and Control of Research and Special Funds / Procedure AD3, RS1, RS2
RS5 Intellectual Property / Procedure AC8, BP5, GV6, HR1, IM1, IM2, ST2, ST7, RS2, Employee Code of Conduct
Safety, Security & Risk Management
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
SR1 Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages and the Non-Medical Use of Drugs on University Premises BP1, SR8, ST7
SR3 Smoke Free Campuses and Properties / Procedure BP2, SR1, SR7, ST7
SR4 Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)
SR5 Insurance/Students / SR5a - Final Release of Claims / SR5b - Final Release of Claims (Minor)
SR6 Insurance - Employees / Procedure
SR7 Safety and Health SR4, SR8, SR9, ST7
SR8 Emergency Response to Inappropriate, Disruptive or Threatening Behavior SR9, ST7
SR9 Violence in the Workplace SR8, ST7
SR10 International Travel and Security
SR12 Emergency Planning
SR13 Closed Circuit Video Equipment (CCVE) / Procedure IM2, IM4, SR9, SR12
SR14 Sexual Violence and Misconduct / Procedure AD2, HR1, HR15, HR18, HR21, HR24, IM3, SR7, SR8, SR9, ST7
Students
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
ST2 Student Academic Integrity / Procedure AR3, IM1, IM4, ST7
ST3 Grade Appeals / Procedure Bylaw 4, AC4, AD2, AR3, FM8, IM4, ST2
ST4 Picket Lines/Practicum and Work Experience Students
ST5 Work by Students in Vocational Programs
ST6 Minimum Academic Standards for Programs in Which Letter Grades Are Assigned ST3
ST7 Student Conduct (Non-Academic) / Procedure AR3, BP1, BP2, IM3, IM4, SR1, SR3, SR8, ST2
ST11 Attendance and Participation in Courses / Procedure ST3
ST12 Academic Renewal
ST13 Course Withdrawal / Procedure AC4, FM8, ST6, ST7, ST11
ST14 Services for Students with Disabilities AD2, ST15
ST15 Student Access to Interpreting Services IM2, ST14
ST16 Practicum Placements (Work Experience, Community Agency Visits) SR5, ST3, ST7