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News and Policy Updates

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Policy Update: January 2024

The Senior Management Committee met on Jan. 31, 2024, for review and approval of the following policies: Corporate Sponsorship Acceptance Policy The policy outlines that the university accepts sponsorships from institutions, corporations, organizations, or... More

The Senior Management Committee met on Jan. 31, 2024, for review and approval of the following policies: Corporate Sponsorship Acceptance Policy The policy outlines that the university accepts sponsorships from institutions, corporations, organizations, or foundations to achieve its mission and enhance its programs and services. A sponsorship is a... More

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Friday, December 22, 2023

Policy Update No2: December 2023

The Senior Management Committee met on December 18, 2023, for review and approval of the following policies: Tuition Refunds upon a Student’s Death The policy outlines that in the event of a student's death during an academic term, including the period of... More

The Senior Management Committee met on December 18, 2023, for review and approval of the following policies: Tuition Refunds upon a Student’s Death The policy outlines that in the event of a student's death during an academic term, including the period of examinations, the University will reverse the tuition charges and, if applicable, reimburse... More

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Policy Update No1: December 2023

Having received an Audit Report in May 2020 on Distributed Computing, management undertook the task of reducing and streamlining the university's IT policies to provide practicable guidance to all Carleton IT users. After diligent consultation, it was decided... More

Having received an Audit Report in May 2020 on Distributed Computing, management undertook the task of reducing and streamlining the university's IT policies to provide practicable guidance to all Carleton IT users. After diligent consultation, it was decided to shift from 15 existing policies to four. The Senior Management Committee met on Nov. 30,... More

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