University Policies and Procedures

The University Secretariat manages the development of policies through an impartial, fair governance process. To facilitate this process, members of the University community are encouraged to review the "Policy Governance Framework".

POLICY AND PROCEDURE LIBRARY
View a complete list of University wide policies and procedures
RESOLUTIONS
View a list of enduring resolutions passed by governing bodies that members of the University require ongoing reference to
TERMS OF REFERENCE
View the committee Terms of Reference for the Board, Senate, Ogimaawin Indigenous Education Council, and other University groups

Policies Recently Added or Updated:

Lab Safety Policy

Radiation Use (Rescinded)

Compressed Gas and Cryogenics Safety Policy (Rescinded)

Waste Disposal (Rescinded)

Policy on Commercial Electronic Messages

ATAC Meeting Rooms (Rescinded)

ATAC Plasma Screen Policy (Rescinded)

Furnishing (Rescinded)

Resignation/Termination – Notification to Human Resources (Rescinded)

Intellectual Property Policy

Transfer/Disposal of Research Equipment (replaces Disposal of Research Equipment and; Transfer of Research Equipment to Another Canadian University)

Restrictions on the Timing of Tests and Assignments (previously named Tests or Assignments in the Last Week of Classes)

Biosafety Policy and Procedures

Board Chair, Vice-Chair and Past-Chair Succession Policy

Board External Relations Committee Terms of Reference

Board Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference

Fellow of the University Procedures and Guidelines

Annual Presidential Assessment Policy and Procedures

Enabling Motion - Approval of Graduands (previously named Enabling Motion - Graduands on Record)

Appointment of University Librarian Policy and Procedures (New)

Appointment of Academic Administrators Policy and Procedures (New)

Appointment of Deans Policy and Procedures (replaces Appointments: Deans Policy)

Review and Approval of Academic Programs

Board Members Seeking Employment with Lakehead University

Student Feedback on Teaching at Lakehead University

Distinguished Researcher Award Guidelines

Health and Safety

Students at Risk Policy (New)

Board Chair, Vice-Chair and Past-Chair Succession Policy

Sexual and Gender-based Violence Response Policy and Procedures (amendments to policy required by legislation)

Gift Acceptance Policy

Accommodations and Access for Students with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Procedures

Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures Lakehead University Pension Plan

Adjunct Professor

Naming Policy (previously named Naming of Property Policy)

Emergency/Crisis Response Policy

Information Security Policy (New)

Policy on Dispensation for Canadian Military Reservists (New)

Commercialization Policy (New)

Lakehead University Orillia Bottled Water Policy

Disclosure of Personal Information - Return of Student Graded Work

Disclosure of Personal Information - Posting of Student Marks

Sexual and Gender-based Violence Response Policy and Procedures

Board of Governors Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy (previously named "Board Diversity Policy")

Human Rights Policy and Procedures (previously named "Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Procedures")

Student Code of Conduct - Academic Integrity

Electronic Monitoring Policy (New)

Board of Governors Nominations Process

Trust Account Management Policy

Responsible Investment Policy

Statement of Investment Policies and Guidelines for Restricted Internal Funds

Statement of Investment Policies and Guidelines for Trust and Endowment

Fellow of the University Procedures and Guidelines

Policy Framework for Research Ethics Involving Humans at Lakehead University

Campus Flag and Object Display Policy and Procedures (previously named "Agora Flag Policy")

Board of Governors Nominations Process

Emergency/Crisis Response Policy

Campus Lockdown Procedure

Campus Closure/Class Cancellation Policy

Social Media Policy and Procedures (previously named "Participation in Social Media Applications for Marketing and Communications Policy")

Brand Guidelines Policy (previously named "Visual Identity Policy - for Implementation")

Disconnecting From Work Policy (New)

Board Chair, Vice-Chair and Past-Chair Succession Policy

Policy Review Schedule

Please provide feedback on any of the Board and Senate policies scheduled for review at univsec@lakeheadu.ca. Include the name of the policy you are commenting on in the subject line of your email.

If you require any of these documents in a different format please contact the Office of the University Secretariat.