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.

Credit Curriculum Approval Procedure

This procedure ensures curriculum proposals receive due consideration based on principles of collegiality and recognition for disciplinary expertise. It is in place to ensure that all components of Ministry-approved programs are reviewed by appropriate parties and considered in a timely manner.

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.