POSTPONED: Smoking Policy Consultation

In light of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Memorial is postponing the smoking policy consultation to fall 2020. Submissions previously sent will be included. Consultation opening and closing dates will be announced in the fall.

Proposal to revise Visual Identity policy approved

At its meeting held on June 25, 2019, Vice-Presidents Council approved a proposal to revise the Visual Indentity policy. 

University Operating Budget Policy Consultation Deadline Extended

A new University-wide policy is being developed regarding University budget, with a proposed policy title of University Operating Budget.

University Operating Budget Policy Consultation

A new University-wide policy is being developed regarding University budget, with a proposed policy title of University Operating Budget.

Proposal to revise Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Employment policy approved

At its meeting held on March 12, 2019, Vice-Presidents Council approved a proposal to revise the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Employment policy. 

Proposal for new Exiting Employees Policy Approved

At its meeting held on November 27, 2018, Vice-Presidents Council approved a proposal to establish a new policy regarding Exiting Employees.

Proposal to revise Employing and Hosting Foreign Nationals policy approved

At its meeting held on November 13, 2018, Vice-Presidents Council approved a proposal to revise the Employing and Hosting Foreign Nationals policy. 

Hiring of Non-Academic Positions Policy Consultation

A new University-wide policy is being developed regarding the Hiring of Non-Academic Positions, with a proposed policy title of Recruitment and Selection of Non-Academic Employees.

Proposal for new University Budget policy approved

At its meeting held on August 14, 2018, Vice-Presidents Council approved a proposal to establish a new University Budget policy. 

Information Technology Project Approval Policy Consultation

Memorial University’s Information Technology Project Approval policy is being revised, including a proposed new title of IT Investment. This proposed revision is to align with the direction set out within the University's IT Governance and Collaboration Framework, which was approved by Vice-Presidents Council in September 2017.

Board of Regents Approves New Policy

At its meeting on May 10, 2018, the Board of Regents approved a new Art Collection policy. 

Proposal to Revise Naming Opportunities Policy

At its meeting held on April 17, 2018, Vice-Presidents Council approved a proposal to revise the Naming Opportunities policy.

Leave Administration Policy

New policy effective April 1.

Deletion of Publications Policy

During its March 15, 2018 meeting, the Board of Regents approved the deletion of the Publications policy and its related procedures, effective immediately. 

Emergency Management Policy Incidental Amendment

At its meeting held on March 14, 2018, Vice-Presidents Council approved an incidental amendment to the Emergency Management policy. 

Proposal to Revise Student Employment Policy

At its meeting held on March 7, 2018, Vice-Presidents Council approved a proposal to revise the Student Employment policy. 

Proposal to Revise Alcohol Policy Approved

At its meeting held on January 16, 2018, Vice-Presidents Council approved a proposal to revise the Alcohol policy. 

Addressing Cannabis Legislation

To incorporate the pending cannabis legislation, Vice-Presidents Council approved a proposal to revise the Smoking policy at its meeting held on December 19, 2017. 

Board of Regents Approves Revised Policy

At its meeting on December 7, 2017, the Board of Regents approved a revised Accessibility for Students with Disabilities (formerly Accommodations for Student with Disabilities) policy. 

Proposal to Revise Institutional Animal Care Policy Approved

At its meeting held on November 21, 2017, Vice-Presidents Council approved a proposal to revise the Institutional Animal Care policy. 

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Policy Information Session at Marine Institute

The Sexual Harassment Office will be hosting an open information session at the Marine Institute campus, for anyone interested in learning more about the major revisions to the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault (formerly Sexual Harassment) policy. 

Revised Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault policy in effect

At its meeting on October 4, 2017, the Board of Regents approved the revised Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault (formerly Sexual Harassment) policy. This revised policy and its related procedures, viewable here: http://www.mun.ca/policy/site/policy.php?id=321 come into effect on November 1, 2017.

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Policy Information Sessions

Memorial’s new Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault policy and procedures come into effect Nov. 1.

Vice-Presidents Council Approves Proposals for Policy Revisions

At its meeting held on October 11, 2017, Vice-Presidents Council approved proposals to revise the policies regarding Harlow Campus Funding and the Establishment of University Institutes and Centres. 

Animals on Campus and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities policy consultation

Memorial University is currently seeking feedback on a new University-wide Animals on Campus policy and a revised Accommodations for Students with Disabilities policy. 

Building Access Control Proposal Approved

At its meeting held on August 8, 2017, Vice-Presidents Council approved the proposal to establish a new policy, Building Access Control. 

Board of Regents Approves Tangible Asset Administration Policy

At its meeting held on May 11, 2017, the Board of Regents approved the Tangible Asset Administration policy. 

Information Technology Project Approval Policy Revision

At its meeting held on May 16, 2017, Vice-Presidents Council approved a proposal to revise the Information Technology Project Approval policy.  

Board of Regents approves new and revised policies

At its meeting held on May 11, 2017, the Board of Regents approved the adoption of a new Internal Audit policy and a revised Protected Disclosure policy both of which come into effect immediately. 

Revised Single Email for Students and Employees Proposal Approved

At its meeting held on April 18, 2017, Vice-Presidents Council approved the proposal to revise the Single Email for Students and Employees policy.

Animals on Campus Proposal Approved

At its meeting held on March 14, 2017, Vice-Presidents Council approved the proposal to establish a new policy, Animals on Campus.

Reminder - Revised Intellectual Property Consultation Coming to an End

Memorial University's Intellectual Property policy is currently being revised. In accordance with the University's policy framework processes, a draft of the policy revision is available for consultation. 

Accommodations for Students policy revision

Vice-Presidents Council approves proposal to revise the Accommodations for Students with Disabilities policy.

Seeking feedback on proposed new Intellectual Property Policy

Memorial has launched a review of its current Intellectual Property (IP) Policy and is seeking feedback from the university community and external stakeholders on a proposed draft policy.

Tangible Asset Administration Policy Consultation

Consultation now open for new Tangible Asset Administration policy.

Revised Health and Safety policy

Revised Health and Safety policy approved by the Board of Regents

Enterprise Risk Management Policy approved

New Enterprise Risk Management policy approved by Board of Regents.

Internal Audit Policy in consultation

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Two Policy Proposals approved

Proposal for new Fixed Assets and Respectful Learning Environment policies approved.

Reminder - Revised Flags Policy consultation coming to an end

Revised Flags policy consultation will close on November 14, 2016. 

Reminder - Open Consultation Flags Policy

On Friday, October 28th, there is an open consultation session on the Flags policy.

Proposal for new Hiring of Non-Academic Positions policy approved, enters development phase.

Vice-Presidents Council approves new Hiring of Non-Academic Positions Policy 

Consultation reminder for Health and Safety policy

Memorial University’s Health and Safety policy, which has been in effect since 2013, is currently being revised.  

Consultation open for Flags policy

Memorial University's Flags policy currently being revised.

Proposal for revised Intellectual Property Policy approved, enters development phase

Vice-Presidents Council approves the proposal for revisions to an existing Intellectual Property policy.

New Institutional Surveys Policy effective January 1, 2017

Board of Regents approved the adoption of a new Institutional Surveys policy which comes into effect January 1, 2017.

Consultation open for Health and Safety policy

Memorial University’s Health and Safety policy, which has been in effect since 2013, is currently being revised.  

Sexual Harassment policy consultation coming to a close

Memorial University is currently revising its university-wide policy regarding Sexual Harassment.  

ACUPA Board election

Memorial University represented on ACUPA Board

Proposal for new Art Collection policy approved, enters development phase

Vice-Presidents Council approves proposal for a new Art Collection policy

Website supports new Information Management Policy

Information Management and Protection (IM&P) has launched its new website to provide resources and tools to help other Memorial University units follow best practices in managing and protecting their information. The IM&P website supports the university’s new Information Management Policy, which was approved by the Board of Regents July 7 and went into effect immediately. The policy provides direction on the management and protection of university records.

New Information Management Policy

At its meeting held on July 7, 2016, the Board of Regents approved the adoption of a newInformation Management policy.

Sexual Harassment Policy Consultation

Memorial University is currently revising its university-wide policy regarding Sexual Harassment.

Information Management policy consultation

Memorial University is currently seeking feedback on a new University-wide Information Management policy. 

New version of the University's policy database now live!

The policy office is pleased to announce that version 3 of the University’s policy database is live, effective March 22, 2016.  

Board of Regents approves Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Employment policy

At a meeting held on February 4, 2016, the Board of Regents approved the adoption of a revised Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Employment (formerly Employment Equity) policy.

Diversity and inclusion dialogue series

Dr. Ailsa Craig will lead a discussion on Feb. 5, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Junior Common Room, R. Gushue Hall, on how to create more welcoming and accessible environments for queer and transgendered populations. 

The University's Flags policy under revision

If you would like to participate in a focus group discussion about the redevelopment of this policy, please contact edmarcomm@mun.ca by Jan. 16.

Enterprise Risk Management policy consultation reminder

A new university-wide policy is being developed as a required component of the Enterprise Risk Management program. 

Change to the Travel - General policy regarding air travel

Vice-Presidents Council has approved an incidental amendment to the Travel – General policy in the requirement of boarding passes as the sole document to support proof that travel by air occurred. 

Capital Projects (formerly Capital Projects - Major) policy

At a meeting held on December 3, 2015, the Board of Regents approved the adoption of a revised Capital Projects (formerly Capital Projects – Major) policy which came into effect immediately. 

Enterprise Risk Management Policy Consultation

A new University-wide policy is being developed as a required component of the Enterprise Risk Management program. 

Employment Equity Policy Consultation

Members of the university community are invited to review documents found within the Policy Status section above and forward comments to the Policy Office at policyoffice@mun.ca by December 14, 2015.

Welcome to the New Policy and Procedures Website

The Policy Office would like to welcome the University Community to the newly redesigned  and feature rich website.

Determination of Employee or Independent Contractor Status policy approved

The Board of Regents approved the adoption of a new policy for Determination of Employee or Independent Contractor Status

Leave Management Policy Concept Approved

Vice-President's Council approves the Proposal for a new Leave Management policy

Gift Acceptance Policy Comes into Effect

Board of Regents approved the adoption of a new policy for Gift Acceptance policy.

Board of Regents Approves New Policy and Deletion of Another Policy

The Board of Regents approved the adoption of a new Weapons policy. At that same meeting, it also approved the deletion of the Memorial University Pension Plan Participation by Contractual Employees policy.

Board Approves New and Revised Policies

Board of Regents Approves New Travel Outside of Canada Policy and revised Development, Approval and Administration of University Policies Policy

Records Management and Wireless Networking Policies Revoked

The Board of Regents approved the deletion of the outdated Records Management Policy as well as the Wireless Networking Policy.

Deletion of Two University Wide Policies

Records Management and Wireless Networking policies approved for deletion by the Board of Regents.

New Policy Enters Consultation

Weapons on Campus policy enters open consultation for feedback from members of the University community.

New policies enter consultatation; approval of incidental amendments; proposal for new or revised policy

Memorial University is introducing two new university-wide policies for Travel Outside of Canada and Gift Acceptance. As well  the Board of Regents also approved incidental amendments to the Controlled Goods policy.

Respectful Workplace receives an update and a New Compensation policy is approved

At its October 16, 2014 meeting, the Board of Regents approved the adoption of a revised Respectful Workplace policy and a new Compensation policy for Memorial University. 

Board of Regents Approves Policies

The Board of Regents approves the adoption of a revisedRespectful Workplace policy and a new Compensation policy for Memorial University.  

Two policies revised

Revisions to Indirect Costs of Externally Funded Research (formerly Indirect Costs of Contract Research) and Research Contracts and Agreements (formerly Contract Research) approved

Board of Regents deletes policies

The Board  of Regents recently approved the deletion of the Employee Assistance Program and Staff Reallocation policies and their related procedures effective immediately. 

Respectful Workplace policy revisions enter consultation.

The Policy Office welcomes a new member

The Office of the Board of Regents is pleased to welcome Timothy Harlick to the Policy Office as an Administrative Coordinator. Timothy can be reached by telephone at 709-864-3289 or by e-mail at tim.harlick@mun.ca.

Travel Outside of Canada Approved; Policy on Policies Revised

the Board of Regents approved a new, non-academic, university-wide Travel Outside of Canada policy and revisions to the Development, Approval and Administration of University Policies policy