Board of Governors Policies
In 2007, the Durham College Board of Governors adopted a policy governance approach to governance of the college. This approach means that the Board sets the guiding principles and strategic direction for the College and provide an effective framework for structuring Board governance processes, while clearly articulating outcomes and processes for the President to achieve those outcomes.
College Policies
Durham College is guided by policies and procedures that are designed to protect the rights and responsibilities of its students, staff and faculty, and meet institutional requirements, consistent with the Board of Governors policy framework, legislative requirements and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities directives. They are reflective of the college's values, vision and mission and are positioned to support accountability and equality in a respectful post-secondary environment.
Academic Policies:
- Academic Integrity;
- Advanced Standing and Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR);
- Aegrotat;
- Course Outlines;
- Curriculum Development;
- Full-time Student Access to Part-time Programming offered through the School of Continuing Education;
- General Education;
- Grade Appeals;
- Grading and Promotion;
- Missed Final Examinations;
- New Program Development;
- Program Rationalization;
- Program Review and Renewal;
- Students-at-Risk; and
- Students Rights and Responsibilities.
Administrative Policies:
- Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities;
- Acceptable Use of Information Technology;
- Accessibility;
- Admissions;
- Alcohol;
- Banking and Investment Activities;
- Business Expense Reimbursement;
- Emergency Preparedness;
- External Communications;
- Fee and Refund;
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
- Gift Acceptance;
- Graduation;
- Harassment and Discrimination;
- Honorary Credentials;
- Internal Communications;
- Moveable Assets;
- Policy Development;
- Prospect Clearance;
- Purchasing;
- Recognition of Student Organizations;
- Registration and Records;
- Risk Management;
- Security; and
- Wireless and Cellular Technology.
Employment - Related Policies:
- Computer Purchase Loan;
- Conflict of Interest;
- Employee Access to Part-time Courses at a Reduced Rate;
- Faculty Performance Evaluation;
- Faculty/Staff Emeritus;
- Health and Safety;
- Intellectual Property;
- Professional and Personal Development;
- Recruitment;
- Retiree Benefits; and
- Tuition Assistance for Dependent Children.
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