Policies and procedures
The AUArts Policy and Procedures website is the central repository that constitutes the official version of all University wide policies and procedures.
These policies and their related procedures have been created to advance the University’s mission, core values, pillars and strategic directions, promote operational efficiency and effectiveness, mitigate or manage institutional risk, comply with legal, regulatory and other requirements, set behavioral expectations across the University community, have broad application and impact throughout the University, and communicate roles and responsibilities. As such, members of the University community have an obligation to comply with University policy.
The University Secretariat is responsible for the oversight and administration of the University's Policy Framework. Questions regarding the repository may be directed to the University Secretary at boardofgovernors@auarts.ca. Questions on specific policies should be directed to the responsible unit, as indicated on the policy or procedure.
The Registrar's Office is available to assist students with questions that arise concerning the interpretation of these policies or procedures as well as other information and regulations contained in the Calendar.
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Academic Date Setting Procedure
The intent of this procedure is to standardize the development of and to provide guidelines for setting academic dates.
Academic Scheduling Policy
This policy articulates the principles and priorities that inform decision making related to the scheduling of graduate and undergraduate courses to optimize the student experience as well as the use of academic space at AUArts.
Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Policy
Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is committed to ensuring the lawful and consistent collection, use, disclosure, and protection of information under its custody and control.
Animals on Campus Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide a safe, healthy, and clean environment for members of the AUArts community by restricting the presence of animals on campus and limiting any associated health and safety hazards, disruption, nuisance, and anxiety in the workplace.
Annual Review of the President Procedure
The purpose of the annual review is to enable the President to strengthen their own performance, to allow the President and the Board to set mutually agreeable priorities, and to inform annual decisions on compensation adjustments and other terms of the President’s employment.
Board of Governors Expenses Policy
This policy establishes the rates and principles for the payment of expenses to the Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) Board of Governors.
Capital Assets Procedure
To establish processes, accounting policies and financial reporting practices covering the various stages within the life cycle of tangible capital assets at Alberta University of the Arts (“AUArts”).
Classification Procedure
This procedure describes the process for the creation, alteration and classification of position descriptions within scope of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.
Code of Conduct Policy
The Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) is a public Board-governed institution operating under The Post-Secondary Learning Act. As a publicly funded institution, AUArts requires the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct from Employees and Governors.
Credit Tuition and Student Fee Procedure
To define and document the procedures and guidelines pertaining to the administration of Alberta University of the Arts student credit tuition and fees for undergraduate and graduate approved programs of study.
Credit Tuition and Student Fees Policy
The purpose of this policy is to outline principles and processes supporting the development of credit tuition, program and non-instructional fee changes which are subject to approval by the AUArts Board of Governors.
Cyclical Review of Academic Programs Policy
The purpose of Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) program reviews is to ensure students receive the highest possible quality of academic programming.
Cyclical Review of Academic Programs Procedure
The purpose of Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) program reviews is to ensure students receive the highest possible quality of academic programming.
Death of a Student Policy
Alberta University of the Arts aims to respond immediately in a sensitive, caring, and professional manner when a student dies. To ensure that communications are not sent to a deceased student’s next of kin in error, the student’s file must be closed throughout the institution.
Death of a Student Procedure
When the death of a student occurs, it is the responsibility of the University to respond in an appropriate manner. This procedure has been established to ensure a sensitive, caring, and professional response.
Delegation of Authority Policy
Through the Post-Secondary Learning Act, the AUArts Board of Governors may delegate, in writing, any power, duty or function conferred or imposed upon it by the Act, except the power to make Bylaws. This policy establishes the powers, duties and functions delegated by AUArts Board of Governors to the President and CE
Delegation of Signing Authority Policy
Delegation of position signing authority is necessary for the ongoing administrative and operational requirements of the institution; however, the level of delegation must be placed with positions of appropriate responsibility to ensure a system of internal control sufficient to protect the assets of the institution.