Policies by theme
The policies in this section are Official University Policies. They are only available in this electronic format. You may browse the policies by sector, and by theme. Should there be a conflict with a policy posted elsewhere, the policies on these pages will be considered official and the most up-to-date.
- Behaviour
- Student Life and Academics
- Research
- Human Resources and Employee and Labour Relations
- Governance and Finance
- Operations
- Privacy, Use of Name and Intellectual Property
- Campus Safety and Prevention
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Fundraising
Behaviour
- Policy on Conflict of Interest (BD-4)
- Policy on Employee Disclosure of Wrongdoings (BD-16)
- Online Form to Report Wrongdoings
- Video - Whistleblowers: Your disclosure is safe with us by the Québec Ombudsman
- Terms of Reference of the Ombuds Office (BD-2)
- Code of Rights and Responsibilities (BD-3)
- Protocol on the Coordination of Urgent Cases of Threatening or Violent Conduct
- BD-3-2010.pdf (For cases occurring before April 19, 2017)
- Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Applicable to Members of the Board of Governors and Members of Committes established by the Board (BD-10)
- Policy on Harassment (HR-38)
- Policy regarding Sexual Violence (PRVPA-3)
- Policy on Student Involuntary Leave of Absence (PRVPA-15)
Code of Ethics and Conduct Applicable to Members of Senate and Members of Committees Established by Senate (US-1)
Student life and academics
- Concordia Council on Student Life (BD-9)
- Policy on the Establishment of Tribunal Hearing Pools (BD-6)
- Code of Rights and Responsibilities (BD-3)
- Policy on Academic Freedom (PRVPA-5)
- Policy on Student Associations and Groups (PRVPA-10)
- Policy on Student-Operated Commercial Enterprises (PRVPA-11)
- Policy on Accessibility and Accommodation for Students and Employees (PRVPA-14)
- Policy for Students on the Accommodation of Religious Observances (PRVPA-1)
- Policy on Audio and/or Video Recording of Lectures (PRVPA-2)
- Academic Re-evaluation Procedures
- Graduate Academic Appeals Procedures
- Academic Code of Conduct (2015)
- Academic Code of Conduct - Incident Report, Centrally supervised examinations
- Academic Code of Conduct - Incident Report, Non-Centrally supervised examinations
- Academic Code of Conduct - Incident Report, Non-Examination related offences
Research
- Policy on Contract Research (VPRGS-1)
- Policy on Indirect Costs Recovery from Research Funding Agencies not Accredited by SIRU (VPRGS-2)
- Policy for the Ethical Review of Research Involving Human Participants (VPRGS-3)
- Policy on Postdoctoral Fellows (VPRGS-4)
- Policy on Conflict of Interest in Research (VPRGS-5)
- Policy on new International Academic Linkages (VPRGS-6)
- Policy on Research Chairs (VPRGS-7)
- Policy on Research Units and Infrastructure Platforms (VPRGS-8)
- Policy on Intellectual Property (VPRGS-9)
- Policy on Academic Visitors (VPRGS-10)
- The Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery Acquisitions Policy (VPRGS-11)
- Policy for the Responsible Conduct of Research (VPRGS-12)
- Policy on the Ethical Use of Animals in Research and Teaching (VPRGS-13)
Human resources and employee and labour relations
- Policy on Senior Administrative Appointments (BD-5)
- Omnibus Policy on the Remuneration of Senior Administrative Personnel (BD-11)
- Policy on the Employment and Remuneration of Senior Administrators, Deputy Provosts, Vice-Provosts and Associate Vice-Presidents (BD-8)
- Policy on the Employment and Remuneration of the Academic Deans and the University Librarian (BD-17)
- Policy Relating to the Administrative and Support Staff Electoral College (BD-12)
- Introduction and Definitions (HR-1)
- Staffing-Permanent Positions (HR-2)
- Staffing-Temporary Positions (HR-3)
- Employment Security Procedure (HR-4)
- Employment of Research Personnel Hired by Grant Recipients (HR-5)
- Employee Orientation and Integration (HR-6)
- Probation and Trial Periods (HR-7)
- Employment Equity (HR-8)
- Promotions and Transfers (HR-9)
- Temporary Assignments (HR-10)
- Termination of Employment (HR-11)
- Paid Holidays (HR-12)
- Social Leave (HR-13)
- Vacation Leave (HR-14)
- Leave Without Pay (HR-15)
- Study Leave (HR-16)
- Time Off on Election Days (HR-17)
- Emergency Leave (HR-18)
- Tuition Benefits (HR-19)
- Deferred Salary Leave Plan (HR-20)
- Disability Leave-Short Term (HR-21)
- Disability Leave-Long Term (HR-22)
- Maternity and Parental Leave (HR-23)
- Employee Assistance Program (HR-24)
- Summer Hours (HR-25)
- Training and Development (HR-26)
- Compensation (HR-28)
- Overtime (HR-29)
- Seizure of Salary (HR-30)
- Compensation of Casual Employees in Case of Fortuitous Event (HR-31)
- Attendance (HR-32)
- Rest and Meal Periods (HR-33)
- Employee Files (HR-34)
- Employee References (HR-35)
- Confidential Information (HR-36)
- Payroll Policy (HR-37)
- Policy on Harassment (HR-38)
- Policy on Employment and Remuneration of Managerial and Other Employees not Governed by a Collective or Other Agreement (HR-39)
- Policy on Employment and Remuneration of Academic Administrators (HR-40)
Governance and finance
- Policy on Contract Review, Signing and Required Approvals (BD-1)
- Policy on the Internal Audit Function (BD-13)
- Policy on Enterprise Risk Management (BD-14)
- Policy on the Awarding of Honorary Degrees (BD-15)
- Policy on University Policies (SG-6)
- Policy on the Conferral of the Emeriti Title by the Board of Governors (SG-7)
- Policy on Revocation of Awards and Other Types of Recognition (SG-15)
- Policy on the Conferral of the Title of Distinguished Professor Emeriti or Distinguished Librarian Emeriti (US-3)
- Policy on Invoicing and Collection of Internal Charges and Accounts Receivables (CFO-1)
- Internal Charges Policy (CFO-2)
- Travel and Conference Policy (CFO-3)
- Capital, Asset Management, Funding and Financing Policy (CFO-4)
- Ownership of Assets Purchased With a Faculty Professional Development Allowance (CFO-5)
- Policy on the Treatment of Deficits in Research Accounts (CFO-6)
- Credit Card Security Policy (CFO-9)
- Policy on Hospitality, Meetings and Events (CFO-10)
- Endowment Spending and Capital Encroachment Policy (CFO-11)
- Procurement Policy (CFO-20)
- Policy on Travel Outside of Quebec (VPSS-53)
- Policy on Data Governance (PRVPA-4)
- Rules of Natural Justice (Rules of Natural Justice)
Operations
- Sustainability Policy (BD-7)
- Policy on the Display of Posters (SG-1)
- Distribution of Publications on Campus Policy (SG-3)
- Policy on Smoking and Cannabis Products (VPSS-1)
- Virtual Events Policy (VPSS-2)
- Policy on the Sale and Service of Alcohol on University Premises (VPSS-3)
- Policy on Hours of Operation, Access Outside the Hours of Operation and Working Alone or in Isolation (VPSS-4)
- Policy on the Sale and Service of Food and Beverage on University Space (VPSS-7)
- Policy on Filming and Photography on University Premises (VPSS-61)
- Policy on the Acquisition of Archives (SG-8)
- Policy on records management and archives (SG-10)
- Policy on Email Management (SG-11)
- Flag Lowering Policy (SG-12)
- Policy on the Institutional Response to a Death (SG-13)
- Space Allocation, Utilization and Alterations Policy (VPSS-60)
- Policy on Computing Facilities (VPSS-30)
- Telecommunications Policy (VPSS-31)
- Policy on the Management of Digital Assets (VPSS-32)
- Animals on University Premises (VPSS-22)
- Policy on the Temporary use of University Space (VPSS-24)
Guidelines Pertaining to the Recording and Broadcasting of Senate Meetings (US-2)
Privacy, use of name, and intellectual property
- Policy on Copyright Compliance (SG-2)
- Policy on the Use of Concordia University’s Name, Logo and Related Insignia, and the Governance of its Visual Character and Digital Presence (SG-4)
- Policy on the Emergency Release of Personal Information (SG-5)
- Policy concerning the protection of personal information (SG-9)
- Language Policy (SG-14)
Campus safety and prevention
- Policy Concerning Minors on Campus (VPSS-8)
- Policy on Campus Public Safety and Security (VPSS-20)
- Parking Policy (VPSS-21)
- Information Security Policy (VPSS-33)
- Fire Safety and Prevention Policy (VPSS-49)
- Emergency Management Policy (VPSS-50)
Environmental health and safety
- Environmental Health and Safety Policy (VPSS-40)
- Policy on Personal Protective Equipment (VPSS-41)
- Policy on Injury Reporting and Investigation (VPSS-42)
- Policy on First Aid and Medical Emergency (VPSS-45)
- Radiation Safety Policy (VPSS-46)
- Policy for the Management of Hazardous Materials (VPSS-47)
- Hazardous Materials Spill Response Policy (VPSS-48)
- Laser Safety Policy (VPSS-51)
- Biosafety Policy (VPSS-52)
- Magnetic Field Safety Policy (VPSS-54)