University Policies + Procedures
Below is a collection of the Emily Carr University of Art + Design policies and procedures. The collection is a reference for members of the University community and is updated on a regular basis. As it is impossible to ensure complete accuracy at all times the University does not warrant the accuracy/completeness of the collection and is not liable or responsible for damages of any kind arising out of the use of the policies.
In the event of any discrepancies between the policy documents formally approved and the electronic versions, the former shall be the governing version. To obtain the official version of the policy for legal and other purposes please write to the:
President's Office
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
1399 Johnston Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
Board Governance
1.1.1 Policy Governance Committee
1.1.2 Finance + Audit Committee
1.1.3 Executive + Human Resources Committee
1.5.1 Procedures for Appeals to the Board
1.5.2 Ethical Principles for Appeal Panel
1.6.1 Guidelines for Presidential Selection
1.8.1 Board Monitoring + Review Table
Senate Governance
2.1.3 Curriculum Planning + Review Committee
2.1.4 Academic Planning + Priorities Committee
2.1.4.1 Aboriginal Admissions Committee
2.1.4.2 Financial Awards Committee
2.1.4.3 Student Exchange Committee
2.1.4.4 Graduation Show Committee
2.3.1 Procedures for Appeals to the Senate
2.3.2 Adjudication Procedures for Appeals to the Senate Appeals Tribunal
University Direction + Accountability
Academic + Students
4.1 University Advisory Committee
4.3 Program + Curriculum Change
4.4.1 Course Outline Procedures
4.8 Religious Accommodations: Students
4.10 Faculty of Graduate Studies: Leave of Absence
4.11 Faculty of Graduate Studies: Extension to Time Allowed for Program Completion
Educational Research
5.1.1 Responsible Conduct of Research: Integrity + Scholarship Procedures
5.1.2 Procedures for Research Involving Humans
5.1.3 Conflict of Interest Procedures
Facilities + Security
6.1 University Closure Due to Snow
6.2 Protests + Disruptions on Campus
6.3.1 Facility Space Allocation Procedures
6.4 Alcohol Consumption on Campus
6.4.1 Alcohol Consumption on Campus Procedures
6.5 Posting of Signs + Posters
6.6 Occupational Health + Safety
6.10 Dealing with Threatening Behaviour
6.10.1 Threat Assessment Team Procedures
Finance
7.1 Expenses Incurred by Employees
7.1.1 Expense Claim Guidelines
7.3 Insurance + Indemnification
7.4 Investment of Operating Funds
7.5 Wireless Communication Devices
7.5.1 Procedures for Wireless Communication Devices
Human Resources
8.1.1 Academic Freedom Procedures
8.2.1 Student Employment Procedures
8.2.2 Student Employment Guidelines
8.3.1 Employee/Employer Responsibilities Related to Substance Abuse
8.3.2 Responding to Substance Abuse
8.4 Tuition Waiver for Dependents
8.7 Faculty Professional Development Month
8.8.1 Emeritus Status Procedures
8.9.1 Procedures for the Recommendation + Selection of Senior Academic + Administrative Personnel
8.9.2 Procedures for the Recommendation + Selection of Administrative Staff + Staff Positions
8.9.3 Procedures for the Recommendation + Selection of Vice Presidents
8.10 Authority to Appoint Employees
8.11.1 Conflict of Interest Procedures
Systems + Resources
9.2 Student Access to University Equipment + Resources
9.3 Code of Conduct: Appropriate Use of Information Technology, Facilities + Services
9.4 Software Use + Copyright Compliance
9.4.1 Software Use + Copyright Compliance Procedures
9.5.1 Data Backup + Recovery Procedures
University Advancement
10.1 Investment of Endowment Funds
10.1.1 Management of Endowment Funds
10.3.1 University Fundraising Procedures
Compensation Philosophy
Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a learning community devoted to excellence and innovation in visual arts, media arts and design. In order to inspire excellence, the Emily Carr Board of Governors seeks to attract, retain, develop and recognize the highest caliber administrators, faculty and staff. To this end, it is committed to ensuring that the total compensation offered to its employees is fair and competitive with institutions of comparable complexity, uniqueness and purpose. Emily Carr is one of only four post secondary art institutions in Canada.
For more information on our compensation philosophy along with the compensation details of our senior executives please view the full report below: