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 cherie.tutt@auarts.ca. Questions on specific policies should be directed to the responsible unit, as indicated on the policy or procedure.

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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 Programs Quality Assurance Policy

The purpose of this Policy is to provide an overview of the quality assurance processes in place at Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) to ensure that AUArts students receive the highest possible quality of academic programming.

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.

Admissions Procedure

The purpose of this procedure is to outline the admission process for all individuals who are applying for admission to graduate and undergraduate programs at Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts).

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.

Consolidated Graduate Studies Procedures

To provide a set of procedures regarding graduate programs at AUArts.