NWP Policies
NWP policies reflect the vision, mission, and values of the institution. Policy provides a consistent framework for operational guidelines and standardized processes for decision-making.
Policy Guiding Principles:
- NWP policies support the NWP’s mandate and strategic objectives; sets out guidelines and expectations for decision-making guided by governance and regulations pertaining to individual and organizational actions.
- NWP policies are concise, relevant and consistent with applicable Executive Council directives and authority, and other institutional policies, legislation and regulations.
- All members of the NWP community (NWP employees, students and contractors) are bound by the institution policies and are responsible for staying informed by reading and understanding relevant policies.
- Policies are transparent, collaborative and timely with input from appropriate internal and external stakeholders including students, faculty, administrators, support staff, Government representatives and professional advisors.
Policy:
A set of statements that establish expectations for decisions made, or action taken by members of the NWP community. Policy supports the institution’s Strategic Plan and Master Academic Plan.
Procedure:
Established instructions, steps or methods for the implementation, enforcement or administration of a NWP policies.
Academic Policies
Faculty
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Academic Freedom Policy | 2023-06-01 | 2028 |
Adjunct Faculty Policy | 2023-06-01 | 2028 |
Freedom of Expression Policy | 2019-10-29 | 2022 |
Instructor Emeritus Policy | 2022-12-15 | 2027 |
Library
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Library Loans and Fines Policy | 2023-06-01 | 2026 |
Use of Copyright MaterialsPolicy | 2019-05-24 | 2024 |
Research & Innovation
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Animal Care and Animal Usage Policy | 2023-06-01 | 2026 |
College Involvement in Commercialization Policy | 2014-04-10 | |
General Research Fund Policy | 2018-12-13 | 2023 |
Intellectual Property and Ownership Policy | 2020-05-14 | 2021 |
Research Involving Human Subjects Policy | 2020-05-14 | 2021 |
Resource Documents
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Exploring Entrepreneurial Education and Thinking | 2023-08-21 | |
Post Secondary Learning Act | 2023-08-21 | |
WIL Summary | 2022-04-29 |
Student
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Final Examination Policy | 2023-02-09 | 2028 |
Student Awards Policy | 2021-10-28 | 2026 |
Student Services & Support
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Academic Schedule Policy and Procedures | 2022-05-19 | 2027 |
Academic Timetable Policy | 2020-05-14 | 2023 |
Advising Policy | 2019-05-24 | 2024 |
Graduation Policy | 2022-12-15 | 2024 |
Recognition of Academic Achievement | 2019-01-15 | 2024 |
Tuition and Fees Policy | 2022-05-19 | 2025 |
Terms of Reference
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Co-Curricular Committee TOR | 2022-05-05 | |
Convocation Committee Terms of Reference | 2020-01-09 | 2021 |
Curriculum Committee Terms of Reference | 2022-05-05 | |
Nominating Committee Terms of Reference | 2022-05-05 | |
Program Advisory Terms of Reference | 2023-05-23 | |
Program Review Committee TOR | 2023-06-08 | |
Student Awards Committee Terms of Reference | 2019-10-10 | 2020 |
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Policy | 2022-05-19 | 2025 |
Academic Council Authority and Bylaws | 2023-06-01 | 2024 |
Academic Standing and Progression Policy | 2023-06-01 | 2028 |
Access to Confidential Student Records & Information | 2022-05-19 | 2027 |
Acquisition and Management of Art Policy | 2021-11-30 | |
Admissions Policy | 2021-12-10 | 2024 |
Athletic Eligibility Policy | 2022-05-19 | 2027 |
Continuing Education Policy | 2023-06-01 | 2028 |
Course Management Policy | 2022-05-19 | 2025 |
Course Outline Policy | 2023-07-12 | |
Credentials Policy | 2022-12-15 | 2027 |
Credit Allocation | 2012-10-11 | |
Grading Policy | 2023-06-01 | |
Program Review | 2021-10-28 | 2024 |
Responsible Conduct of Research Policy | 2021-10-28 | 2026 |
Scholarly Activity Policy | 2023-06-01 | 2028 |
Student Rights and Responsibilities | 2022-05-19 | 2025 |
Administrative Policies
Ethics and Accountability
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Employee Code of Conduct Policy | 2018-08-31 | 2021 |
Freedom of Expression Policy | 2019-10-29 | 2022 |
Safe Disclosure Policy | 2019-06-04 | 2024 |
External Relations
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Donation Acceptance Policy | 2023-01-31 | |
Endowment Policy | 2023-01-31 | |
Fundraising Policy | 2023-01-31 | |
Naming Policy | 2023-03-02 |
Facilities Management
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Facilities Maintenance Policy | 2019-03-05 | 2019 |
Facility Access Policy | 2022-11-22 | 2025 |
Food Services Policy | 2019-03-05 | 2024 |
Liquor Policy | 2017-02-22 | 2022 |
NWP Branded Parking and Traffic Management Policy | 2020-09-29 | 2023 |
Use of Facilty Policy | 2022-11-22 | |
Vehicle Use Policy | 2018-12-18 | 2022 |
Volunteer Policy | 2019-06-18 | 2020 |
Finance and Operations
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Asset Management Policy | 2019-04-16 | 2024 |
Cash Handling Policy | 2019-03-05 | 2024 |
Contract Management Policy | 2023-04-18 | 2025 |
Financial Signing Authority Policy | 2022-08-05 | 2023 |
Foundation Investment Policy | 2022-08-19 | 2023 |
Hospitality and Community Stewardship Expenditures Policy | 2019-03-05 | 2024 |
Investment Policy | 2022-02-28 | 2022 |
Net Assets Policy | 2021-10-28 | 2024 |
Procurement Policy | 2023-04-18 | 2023 |
Protection of Privacy Policy | 2016-06-30 | 2021 |
Travel and Related Expenses Policy | 2023-04-18 | 2027 |
Use of Credit and Procurement Card Policy | 2018-12-18 | 2022 |
Health, Safety and Environment
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
---|---|---|
Campus Security Policy | 2021-11-22 | 2026 |
Clean Air Policy | 2017-02-22 | 2022 |
Occupational Health and Safety Policy | 2019-04-16 | 2022 |
Sexual Violence Policy | 2022-10-18 | 2024 |
Violence Prevention Policy | 2019-09-24 | 2022 |
Human Resources
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Employee Recognition Policy | 2023-02-28 | 2024 |
Employee Records Policy | 2023-02-27 | 2024 |
Fit to Learn Fit to Work Policy | 2023-02-27 | |
LAPP Participation Policy | 2023-02-27 | |
Performance Management Policy | 2023-02-28 | 2024 |
Professional Development Policy | 2023-02-28 | 2023 |
Progressive Discipline Policy | 2023-02-28 | 2022 |
Recruitment and Selection Policy | 2023-02-28 | 2022 |
Respectful Workplace Policy | 2023-02-28 | 2022 |
Sexual Violence Policy | 2023-02-28 | 2024 |
Workplace Accommodation Policy | 2023-02-15 |
Information and Technology Management
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Information Management Policy | 2023-06-01 | 2026 |
IT Acceptable Use Policy | 2023-06-01 | 2026 |
IT Access Control and User Access Management Policy | 2022-04-19 | 2027 |
IT Password Policy | 2023-06-01 | 2028 |
IT Security Policy | 2023-06-01 | 2028 |
Records Classification and Handling Policy | 2016-06-30 | 2021 |
Records Management Policy | 2016-06-30 | 2021 |
Policy Development
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Policy Development Framework_NWP | 2022-05-12 |
Student Services and Support
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
---|---|---|
Student Health and Dental Insurance Coverage Policy | 2022-12-15 | 2025 |
Title | Last Updated | Next Review |
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Acquisition & Management of Art Policy | 2021-12-06 | |
Alumni & Friends Records Policy | 2010-10-04 | |
Enterprise Risk Management Policy | 2022-10-15 | |
Fraud Policy | 2023-03-02 | |
Locker Policy | 2013-03-04 | |
Online Social Networking Policy | 2016-03-21 | |
Student Printing Policy | 2012-04-02 | |
Student Travel Policy | 2006-06-08 |