Policies and Procedures

Members of the University should familiarize themselves with all University policies and procedures. It is recommended that individuals begin with the policies identified as being most relevant to their affiliation with the University;

Any policies and procedures can be made available upon request, including in accessible formats.

Academic

Academic Dress for Diploma Students

Adjunct Professor

Articulation Agreement Policy and Procedures

Calendar Changes - Required Information

Contribution to Teaching Award

Cotuelle Policy and Appendices

Cross-Listing Courses

Disclosure of Personal Information - Posting of Student Marks

Disclosure of Personal Information - Return of Student Graded Work

Distinguished Instructor Award

Examinations: Past Finals (Available to Students)

Final Examinations: Retention and Viewing

Professional Associate

Professor Emeritus Policy

Professor-Produced Materials for Course Requirements, Use of

Reappraisal and Academic Appeals

Restrictions on the Timing of Tests and Assignments

Review and Approval of Academic Programs

Scheduling of Classes/Examinations

Student Feedback on Teaching at Lakehead University

Teaching Innovation Award

Teaching Support Award

Written Assignments & Marks Records: Retention of

Financial

Approval Authority Policy

Budget Surpluses/Deficit Carry Forwards

Capital Debt Policy

Cash Handling Policy

Centralized Invoicing Policy

Endowment Management Policy

Financial Criteria for the Transfer of Costs from the Strategic Initiative Fund to the Operating Fund

Hospitality (Entertainment) and Working Expense Policy

Lakehead University Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards Policy

Perquisites Policy

Procurement Policy

Recovery of Overhead (Indirect Costs) on University Administered Non-Research Funds

Responsible Investment Policy

Statement of Investment Policies and Guidelines for Restricted Internal Funds

Statement of Investment Policies and Guidelines for Trust and Endowment Funds

Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures, Lakehead University Pension Plan

Supply Chain Code of Ethics

Travel Expense Policy

Trust Account Management Policy

Tuition Waiver, Seniors

Use of Excess Borrowings Policy

Use of Personal Vehicle for University Business

General

Acceptable Use Policy

Accommodations and Access for Students with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Policy and Procedures

Appointment of Academic Administrators Policy and Procedures

Appraisals and Accreditations - Final Report

Art Policy and Procedures

Campus Closure/Class Cancellation Policy

Code of Computing Practice

Conflict of Interest

Death of a Current Student Communication Policy & Protocol

Diversity Awareness

Email Policy of Lakehead University

Free Expression Policy

Freedom of Information and Protection of Individual Privacy

Historical Information on Lakehead University

In Memoriam Policy

Information Security Policy

Internal Access to Student Records

Lakehead University Orillia Bottled Water Policy

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

Name and Gender Identifier Change Policy and Procedures

Orientation and Welcoming Activities

Pets on Campus Policy

Policy on Discretionary Advertising and Promotional Support

Policy on Dispensation for Canadian Military Reservists

Policy on Surveying the Lakehead University Community

Provision of University Goods and Services to Persons with Disabilities

Sexual and Gender-based Violence Response Policy and Procedures

Student Code of Conduct - Academic Integrity

Student Code of Conduct - Appeal Policy and Judicial Panel Procedures

Student Code of Conduct - Non-Academic

Student Mental Health Policy

Students at Risk Policy

Telephone Policy

Governance and Legal

Annual Presidential Assessment Policy and Procedures

Board Chair, Vice-Chair and Past-Chair Succession Policy

Board Members Seeking Employment with Lakehead University

Board of Governors Deputation Policy

Board of Governors Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Board of Governors Nominations Process

Chancellor Electoral Board Procedures and Guidelines

Chancellor Emeritus Policy

Extension of Term and Reappointment of the President Policy and Procedures

Fellow of the University Procedures and Guidelines

Indemnification

Policy Governance Framework

Presidential Search Process Policy

Removal of Inactive Board Members

Health and Safety

Biosafety Policy and Procedures

Campus Lockdown Procedure

Decommissioning of Laboratories and Laboratory Equipment

Designated Substances

Emergency/Crisis Response Policy

Field Safety Policy

Health and Safety

Infectious Disease

Recreational Cannabis on Premises Policy

Smoking on Premises Policy

Human Resources

Accommodation for Employees with Disabilities Policy and Procedure

Acting President

Appointment of Deans Policy and Procedures

Appointment of University Librarian Policy and Procedures

Award to Staff for Outstanding Performance and/or Contributions

Disconnecting From Work Policy

Electronic Monitoring Policy

Employee Code of Conduct

Employment Equity

Employment Recruitment Policy

Faculty Staffing

Human Rights Policy and Procedures

Indigenous Cultural Ceremonies Policy

Job Evaluation - Non-Union

Lab Safety Policy

Moving/Travel Allowances

Overtime for Non-Union Employees

Research Funded Positions Employment Policy

Staff Development

Staff Vacation Policy

Tuition Waiver - Staff and Faculty

Vice-Presidents: Appointments

Vice-Presidents: Reappointment

Workplace Leaves of Absences

Workplace Violence Policy

Marketing and Communications

Brand Guidelines Policy

Internal Communications Policy and Attachment: Communications Bulletin

Policy on Campus Signage

Policy on Commercial Electronic Messages

Social Media Policy and Procedures

Web Content Policy

Recognition and Awards

Distinguished Researcher Award Guidelines

Honorary Degrees Policy and Procedures

Research

Animal Emergency Response Plan

Application and Administration of External Research Grants and Contracts

CFI Infrastructure Operating Fund Guidelines and Institutional Allocation Plan

Commercialization Policy

Intellectual Property Policy

Lakehead University Policy on Postdoctoral Fellows

Policy for the Use of the Residual Funds from Research Grants and Contracts

Policy Framework for Research Ethics Involving Humans at Lakehead University

Recovery of Overhead (Indirect Costs) on University-Administered Research Funds

Research Centres and Institutes, Policies and Procedures

Research Integrity Policy and Associated Procedures

Research Support Award

Transfer/Disposal of Research Equipment

Space and Property

Campus Flag and Object Display Policy and Procedures

Commercial Activities

Disposal of Property

Fixed Asset Control

Proper Use of University Property

Space Utilization Policy

Student Housing Policy

Sustainable Building Policy

University Advancement

Advancement Investment Model Policy

Approval for Donation and Sponsorship Solicitation Policy

Donor Acknowledgement, Recognition and Stewardship Policy

Election Campaigning on Campus

External Sponsorship Policy

Gift Acceptance Policy

Gift Agreement Policy

Gifts-in-Kind Policy

Political Clubs on Campus Policy and Procedure