Policy Resources

Downloadable Policy and Procedure Writing Tools

Policy Creation and Revision Process Map

All university policies undergo a robust development, revision and feedback process. The Policy Creation and Revision Process Map outlines the step-by-step approach used by the Office of Compliance, Ethics and Policy.Ìý

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ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Policy Impact Statement

The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Policy Impact Statement sets the foundation for policy development by detailing the background, purpose and potential impacts of a policy. This is a required companion document that follows a policy throughout the development lifecycle from proposal to publication.

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ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Policy Template

All new and revised university policies must be developed using the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Policy Template.

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ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Procedure Template

All new and revised university procedures must be developed using the ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï Procedure Template.

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Policy Timeline

All university policies undergo a robust development, revision and feedback process. The Policy Creation and Revision Process Map outlines the step-by-step approach used by the Office of Compliance, Ethics and Policy. The policy writing and revising process generally takes 16-24 weeks unless an accelerated timeline is required.Ìý

Policy Creation and Revision Process Map

Step 0: Consultation Step 1: Impact Statements Step 2: Initial Policy Draft Step 3: Constituent Feedback