Bylaws and Policies

Board of Governors Manual

Bylaws and Policies

Categories:
Bylaws
Academic
Administration
Admissions & Registration
Buildings and Property
Equity and Inclusion
External Relations
Financial Management
Governance
Human Resources
Information Management
Research
Safety, Security & Risk Management
Students
Bylaws
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
Bylaw 1 Insurance and Indemnification for Governors and Officers
Bylaw 2 Amendment of Bylaws
Bylaw 3 Meetings of the University Board of Governors
Bylaw 4 Fees
Academic
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
AC1 Program Advisory Committee / Procedure HR1 , HR21 , ST7
AC2 Guided Study
AC3 Program Review / Procedure AC9 , AC10
AC4 Student Evaluation and Grading / Procedure ST3
AC5 Graduate Degree Studies
AC6 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Procedure AR2 , FM8
AC8 Principles of Academic Freedom and Responsibility
AC9 Skills and Outcomes / Procedure AC3 , AC10 , ST14
AC10 Development and Change of Senate-Approved Programs / Procedure / Appendix A AC3 , AC14 , GV9
AC13 Minimum Qualifications for Faculty Members / Procedure AC3 , AC10
AC14 KPU Credential Framework / Procedure AC4 , AC6 , AC10 , AR2
AC15 Digital Credentials (Non-Credit) [Effective January 1, 2026] / Procedure AC14
AC15 Micro-credentials / Procedure AC14
Administration
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
AD2 Complaints about Instruction, Services or Employees / Procedure IM2 , ST7 , ECC
AD3 Procurement / Procedure HR1 , ECC
AD5 Honorary Degrees and Awards / Procedure HR6 , HR1 , IM2 , IM4
Admissions & Registration
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
AR2 Admission / Procedure AC4 , AC6
AR5 Dean's Honour Roll / Procedure IM8
AR7 Graduation with Distinction
AR10 Priority and Scheduling of Registration / Procedure AC4 , AR2 , ST6
AR14 Standard for Academic Dress at Convocation / Procedure
AR17 Academic Schedule and Course Timetables / Procedure BP7
Buildings and Property
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
BP1 Student Events Involving the Consumption of Alcohol BP2 , SR1 , ST7
BP2 Student Events Held on University Premises BP1 , SR1 , ST7
BP4 Campus Planning / Procedure
BP5 Use of University Property / Procedure GV6 , HR1 , HR24 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM9 , ST7 , ECC
BP6 Energy Conservation / Procedure
BP7 University Space / Procedure
Equity and Inclusion
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
EI1 Diversity and Inclusiveness / Procedure AD2 , HR1 , HR16 , HR18 , IM2 , SR8 , SR9 , ST7 , ST14
External Relations
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
ER1 Fundraising / Procedure IM2 , ECC
ER2 Naming of University Assets / Procedure GV6 , IM8
ER9 Political Fundraising Expenses
Financial Management
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
FM1 Financial: Annual Expenditure Plan
FM2 Investment / Procedure
FM5 Business and Travel Expense / Procedure AD3 , GV4 , HR6 , RS4
FM6 Banking / Procedure GV4
FM8 Student Tuition and Fees / Procedure AC2 , AC6 , FM8 , HR4 , ST13
FM9 Financial Structure of Revenue Based Activities
Governance
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
GV1 Selection and Appointment of Auditors / Procedure
GV2 Protocol for the Development of University Policies / Procedure
GV4 Signing and Spending Authority / Procedure / Schedule A - Signing and Spending Authority AD3 , FM5 , GV8 , HR1 , RS4
GV6 Use of Institutional Name, Coat of Arms, Crest, Logo, Seal and Other Graphic Images
GV8 Memorandum of Understanding/Letter of Intent / Procedure GV4
GV9 Establishment and/or Discontinuance of Faculties and Departments / Procedure AC10
GV10 Mission, Vision and Values Development and Amendment / Procedure
Human Resources
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
ECC Employee Code of Conduct BP5 , ER9 , GV6 , HR1 , HR21 , HR24 , IM1 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM8 , RS2 , RS5 , SR1 , SR3 , SR7 , SR8 , SR9 , SR13 , SR14 , ST7
HR1 Conflict of Interest / Procedure AD3 , BP5 , HR24 , IM4 , RS2
HR3 Flexible Work / Procedure ECC , BP5 , HR18 , HR21 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM8 , SR7
HR4 Bereavement/Employees and Students / Procedure
HR6 Service Recognition
HR7 Representation by Kwantlen Polytechnic University Employees at Conferences and Related Activities
HR8 Employee Exchange/Secondment Leaves
HR9 Illness Leave
HR11 Search Advisory and Appointment of Administrative Positions / Procedure
HR14 Employment/Students
HR16 Employment Equity
HR18 Job Accommodations for Employees / Procedure AD2 , EI1 , HR16 , IM2 , SR12
HR20 Search Advisory, Appointment & Re-appointment of Senior Academic Administrator Positions / Procedure
HR21 Respectful Workplace / Procedure AD2 , HR18 , IM2 , SR8 , SR9 , ST7
HR22 Presidential Search Advisory, Appointment and Re-appointment / Procedure
HR24 Protected Disclosure / Procedure ECC , BP5 , ER9 , HR1 , HR21 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , RS2
HR25 Search Advisory and Appointment of Senior Administrative Positions / Procedure HR11 , HR20 , HR22 , HR26
HR26 Responsibilities and Compliance Requirements for the Appointment and Termination of Administrative Staff / Procedure HR11 , HR20 , HR22 , HR25
Information Management
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
IM1 Copyright Compliance / Procedure ECC , ST2 , ST7
IM2 Freedom of Information / Procedure IM8
IM3 Information Technology Usage / Procedure AD2 , IM1 , IM2 , IM4 , IM9 , ST2 , ST7
IM4 Confidentiality / Procedure ECC , BP5 , HR1 , HR24 , IM2 , IM3 , IM8 , IM9 , RS2 , ST7 , ECC
IM5 Identification Cards
IM7 Management of Surveys / Procedure RS1 , IM8 , IM9
IM8 Privacy / Procedure AD2 , IM2 , IM3 , IM9
IM9 Information Security / Procedure BP5 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM8
IM10 Records and Information Management / Procedure BP5 , IM2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM8 , IM9 , ECC
Research
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
RS1 Research Involving Humans / Procedure HR1 , IM4 , IM7 , IM9 , RS2 , RS3 , RS4 , ST2
RS2 Integrity in Research and Scholarship / Procedure HR1 , IM2 , IM4 , RS1 , ST2
RS3 Indirect Costs of Research / Procedure FM9
RS4 Administration and Control of Research and Special Funds / Procedure AD3 , RS1 , RS2
RS5 Intellectual Property / Procedure AC8 , BP5 , GV6 , HR1 , IM1 , IM2 , ST2 , ST7 , RS2 , ECC
RS6 Animal Use and Ethics in Teaching and Research / Procedure AC1 , RS2 , SR5 , SR6 , SR7
Safety, Security & Risk Management
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
SR1 Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages and the Non-Medical Use of Drugs on University Premises BP1 , SR8 , ST7
SR2 Threat Assessment Team / Procedure SR8 , SR7 , SR14 , ST7 , SR9
SR3 Smoke Free Campuses and Properties / Procedure BP2 , SR1 , SR7 , ST7
SR5 Insurance/Students
SR6 Insurance - Employees / Procedure
SR7 Occupational Health and Safety HR21 , SR8 , SR9 , ST7
SR8 Emergency Response to Inappropriate, Disruptive or Threatening Behavior SR9 , ST7
SR9 Violence in the Workplace SR8 , ST7
SR10 International Travel and Security
SR12 Emergency Planning IM8 , ST7 , SR7
SR13 Closed Circuit Video Equipment (CCVE) / Procedure IM2 , IM4 , SR9 , SR12
SR14 Sexual Violence and Misconduct / Procedure AD2 , HR1 , HR18 , HR21 , HR24 , IM3 , SR7 , SR8 , SR9 , ST7 , ECC
Students
Policy No. Policy Related Policies
ST1 Student Awards / Procedure IM8
ST2 Student Academic Integrity / Procedure IM1 , IM4 , IM8 , RS2 , ST7
ST3 Grade Appeals / Procedure AC4 , FM8 , IM4 , IM8 , ST2
ST4 Picket Lines/Practicum and Work Experience Students
ST5 Work by Students in Vocational Programs
ST6 Academic Standing / Procedure AR2 , AC4 , FM8
ST7 Student Conduct (Non-Academic) / Procedure BP1 , BP2 , IM3 , IM4 , IM8 , SR1 , SR3 , SR8 , SR14 , ST2 , ST16
ST11 Attendance and Participation in Courses / Procedure ST3
ST12 Academic Renewal / Procedure AC14 , IM8
ST13 Course Withdrawal / Procedure AC4 , FM8 , IM8 , ST7 , ST11
ST14 Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities / Procedure AD2 , AR2 , AR7 , AR10 , IM4 , ST5 , ST7 , ST11 , ST16
ST16 Work-Integrated Learning / Procedure RS5 , SR5 , SR7 , ECC