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News and Policy Updates

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Policy Update: October 2023

The Senior Management Committee met on October 25, 2023, to review and approve the Indirect Costs of Research Policy: Indirect Costs of Research Policy Indirect costs of research are real costs that benefit and support research. These costs must be included... More

The Senior Management Committee met on October 25, 2023, to review and approve the Indirect Costs of Research Policy: Indirect Costs of Research Policy Indirect costs of research are real costs that benefit and support research. These costs must be included in budget requests to external sponsors of research, including donors. The purpose of... More

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Policy Update: September 2023

The Senior Management Committee met on September 27, 2023, to review and approve the following policies: Tobacco Smoking & Consumption of Cannabis on Campus Policy Carleton University recognizes the cultural importance of traditional Indigenous medicines,... More

The Senior Management Committee met on September 27, 2023, to review and approve the following policies: Tobacco Smoking & Consumption of Cannabis on Campus Policy Carleton University recognizes the cultural importance of traditional Indigenous medicines, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, and cedar, striving for inclusivity while ensuring their safe... More

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Policy Update: June 2023

The Senior Management Committee met on June 28, 2023, to review and approve the following policies: Internal Charges for Goods and Services Policy This policy outlines the annual process of approval for internal charges for goods and services approved by the... More

The Senior Management Committee met on June 28, 2023, to review and approve the following policies: Internal Charges for Goods and Services Policy This policy outlines the annual process of approval for internal charges for goods and services approved by the Senior Management Committee, as well as additional considerations when approving the amount of... More

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