Archives: Policy Updates

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 foundations to achieve its mission and enhance its programs and services. A sponsorship is a... More

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 examinations, the University will reverse the tuition charges and, if applicable, reimburse... More

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 to shift from 15 existing policies to four. The Senior Management Committee met on Nov.... More

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 in budget requests to external sponsors of research, including donors. The purpose of... More

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, including tobacco, sweet grass, sage, and cedar, striving for inclusivity while ensuring... More

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 Senior Management Committee, as well as additional considerations when approving the... More

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Policy Update: May 2023

The Senior Management Committee met on June 1, 2023 and reviewed and approved the following policy: Safety Information Alerts Policy The Safety Information Alerts policy applies to all university departments and units and is meant inform the Carleton University community concerning safety-related incidents and unresolved incidents on campus.... More

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Policy Update: April 2023

The Senior Management Committee met on April 25, 2023, to review and approve several policies: Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology Ensures reasonable steps are taken to protect Carleton University IT resources from malicious activity and inappropriate use, and that Carleton's use of the internet does not adversely affect other... More

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Policy Update: March 2023

The Senior Management Committee met on March 29, 2023, to review and approve several policies. Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations Policy (replaced) Following the growth of the Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations (EMCO) Program Policy portfolio, a decision was made to split the existing policy into two separate... More

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

January 2023

The Senior Management Committee met on January 26, 2023 for the review and approval of the following policies: Equipment Inventory Policy This policy ensures proper stewardship of Carleton’s funds and assets. This responsibility includes taking appropriate measures to safeguard assets and dispose of those assets at the end of their useful life... More

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

December 2022

The Senior Management Committee met on December 19, 2022 for review and approval of the following policies: Video Recording and Surveillance Policy This policy regulates the use of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) and closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras or other video equipment that is employed to monitor and record public and... More

Friday, December 2, 2022

November 2022

The Senior Management Committee met on November 30, 2022 for review and approval of the following policies: Card Access to Buildings and Labs Policy In an effort to reduce incidents of theft and damage to property on campus some academic and administrative buildings, after normal business hours, can only be entered by use of... More

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