Purposeful 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 Directory

NWP policies support the Institution’s mandate and strategic objectives. They set 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 with other institutional policies, legislation, and regulations.

All members of the NWP community (NWP employees, students and contractors) are bound by the institution's 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.

A set of statements that establish expectations for decisions made, or actions taken by members of the NWP community. Policy supports the institution’s Strategic Plan and Master Academic Plan.

Established instructions, steps or methods for the implementation, enforcement or administration of NWP policies.

Policies Directory

Academic Policies

Academic Key Documents

Title Last Updated Next Review
Work-Integrated Learning Summary 2022-02-01

Faculty

Title Last Updated Next Review
Academic Freedom Policy 2023-06-01 2028
Adjunct Faculty Policy 2023-06-01 2028
Freedom of Expression Policy 2024-03-12 2027
Instructor Emeritus Policy 2022-12-15 2027

Library

Title Last Updated Next Review
Library Loans and Fines Policy 2023-06-01 2026
Use of Copyright MaterialsPolicy 2019-05-24 2024

Registrar's Office & Support

Title Last Updated Next Review
Academic Schedule Policy and Procedures 2022-05-19 2027
Academic Timetable Policy 2023-12-15 2028
Advising Policy 2019-05-24 2024
Final Examination Policy 2023-02-09 2028
Graduation Policy 2022-12-15 2024
Recognition of Academic Achievement 2019-01-15 2024
Student Awards Policy 2021-10-28 2026
Tuition and Fees Policy 2022-05-19 2025

Research & Innovation

Terms of Reference

Title Last Updated Next Review
Animal Care Committee 2024-03-05
Co-Curricular Committee 2022-05-05
Convocation Committee 2020-01-09 2021
Curriculum Committee 2022-05-05
Nominating Committee 2022-05-05
Program Advisory Committee 2023-11-15
Program Review Committee 2024-09-26
Student Awards Committee 2019-10-10 2020

Academic Procedures

Title Last Updated Next Review
Academic Grievance Procedure 2024-05-23
Academic Misconduct Procedure 2024-05-23
CARE Procedures 2024-12-12 2025
Non-Academic Misconduct Procedure 2024-05-23
Student Rights Violation Procedure 2024-05-23

Administrative Policies

Enterprise Risk

Title Last Updated Next Review
Enterprise Risk Management Policy 2022-10-15

Ethics and Accountability

Title Last Updated Next Review
Employee Code of Conduct Policy 2024-01-16
Freedom of Expression Policy 2024-03-12 2027
Safe Disclosure Policy 2024-01-16

External Relations

Title Last Updated Next Review
Alumni & Friends Records Policy 2010-10-04
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
Facilities Maintenance Policy 2019-03-05 2024
Facility Access Policy 2022-11-22 2025
Food and Liquor Services Policy 2024-10-22 2029
Parking and Traffic Management Policy 2025-03-11 2030
Use of Facilty Policy 2022-11-22 2027
Vehicle Use Policy 2025-03-11 2030
Volunteer Policy 2019-06-18 2022

Finance and Operations

Title Last Updated Next Review
Budget Planning and Reporting Policy 2024-03-28 2027
Capital Asset Management Policy 2025-03-11 2030
Cash Handling Policy 2019-03-05 2024
Contract Management Policy 2023-04-18 2025
Financial Signing Authority Policy 2023-12-05 2024
Fraud Policy 2023-03-02
Hospitality and Community Stewardship Expenditures Policy 2019-03-05 2024
Investment Policy 2024-03-28 2025
Net Assets Policy 2024-03-28 2027
Procurement Policy 2024-12-04 2029
Travel and Related Expenses Policy 2023-04-18 2027
Use of Credit and Procurement Card Policy 2025-03-11 2030

Health, Safety and Environment

Title Last Updated Next Review
Campus Security Policy 2022-11-22 2027
Health and Safety Policy 2024-10-22 2029
Violence Prevention Policy 2019-09-24 2022

Human Resources

Title Last Updated Next Review
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 2024
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
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
Protection of Privacy Policy 2023-09-01 2029
Records Classification and Handling Policy 2023-09-01 2029
Records Management Policy 2023-09-01 2029

Policy Development

Title Last Updated Next Review
Policy Development Framework_NWP 2022-05-12

Registrar's Office and Support

Title Last Updated Next Review
Student Health and Dental Insurance Coverage Policy 2022-12-15 2025

Title Last Updated Next Review
Acquisition & Management of Art Policy 2021-12-06

Administrative Procedures

Finance and Operations Procedures

Title Last Updated Next Review
Operating Account Procedure 2024-04-01 2025

Title Last Updated Next Review
Hours of Operation Procedure 2024-07-12
Leadership Succession Procedure 2024-09-04 2025