Policies
University of Toronto Act, 1971
The University of Toronto is governed by the University of Toronto Act, 1971. The Act defines the composition of the Governing Council and its Executive Committee, and describes the powers of the Council.
By-Law Number 2
By-Law Number 2 was created by the Governing Council and describes the duties of the Officers of the Governing Council, the structure of the Council and the procedures under which the Governing Council conducts its business, in accordance with the Act.
Statement of Institutional Purpose
The Statement of Institutional Purpose provides the over-arching policy framework within which the University operates. It includes the University’s mission, purpose, and objectives in the areas of research and teaching, undergraduate and graduate education, and life-long learning.
Policies, Statements and Agreements Approved by the Governing Council
The following policies, statements and agreements create the framework in which the University operates. Policies set out expectations and guidelines for behaviour and action in specific areas.
The policies are searchable by title and by content. Please use the search box included below.
For additional information about any policy, please contact governing.council@utoronto.ca or call 416-978-6576.
NOTE: For information on the status of web copies of Governing Council polices, please see this disclaimer.
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UofT Act [ December 15, 1978 ] |
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By-law Number 2, The Governing Council of the University of Toronto [ October 19, 2000 ] |
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Academic Administrators, Policy on Appointment of [October 30, 2003] |
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Academic Appeals Committee - Terms of Reference [May 22, 2002]
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Academic Appeals within Divisions, Policy on [December 12, 2005] |
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Academic Appointments, Policy and Procedures on [October 30, 2003] |
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Academic Offices, Policy on Assignment and Usage of [February 14, 2002] |
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Academic Records, Statement Concerning Changes of Student Personal Information in Official [April 16, 2009] |
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Academic Sanctions for Students who have Outstanding University Obligations, Policy on [January 7, 1993] |
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Access to Information and Protection of Privacy at the University of Toronto, Statement Regarding [November 2, 2006] |
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Act, University of Toronto [December 15, 1978] |
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Admission to the U of T, Policies and Principles for [June 27, 1991] |
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Admissions – Definition of an Ontario Resident [May 17, 1979] |
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AIDS, Policy with respect to AIDS for the U of T [March 9, 1989] |
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Alcohol Policy [June 26, 2003] |
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Appointment of Professor Emeritus, Policy on [June 16, 2003] |
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Appointments and Remuneration, Policy on [May 30, 2007] |
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Appointment of Non-Governing Council Members (Co-opted Members) of Boards and Committees [May 31, 2004]
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Art Centre, Terms of Reference for the University of Toronto [June 21, 2007] |
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Asbestos Control Policy [June 26, 2003] |
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Assessment and Review of Academic Programs and Units, Policy for [February 10, 2005] |
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Assets, Policy on the Disposal of Fixed, And Allocations of Proceeds of Disposition (including Regulations) [June 25, 1991] |
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Assets, Policy on the Use of Fixed, Away from University Premises (including Regulations) [June 25, 1991] |
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Association, Admission and Registration [June 7, 1979] |
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Athletic Facilities, Policy for Safety in [December 21, 1989] |
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Auditing of Courses, Policy on [October 20, 1994] |
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Banking And Borrowing Resolution [March 19, 2004]
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Borrowing Strategy [June 24, 2004]
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Budget Change Policy for the Operating Fund [March 7, 1994]
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Bulletin Terms of Reference [February 3, 1988]
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By-law Number 2, The Governing Council of the University of Toronto [October 19, 2000]
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Campus Groups, Policy on Recognition of [May 25, 1993]
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Capital Planning and Capital Projects, Policy on [June 28, 2001] |
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Capital Renewal Fund Policy [February 1, 1996] |
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Career Centre, Policy [March 24, 1987] |
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Ceremonials, Policy on Non-Degree [April 21, 1983] |
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Chairs, Policy on Endowed Chairs, Professorships, Lectureships and Programs [February 10, 1997] |
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Child Care Programs, Policy on [June 26, 2003] |
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Clinical Faculty, Policy for [December 16, 2004] [Effective July 1, 2005] |
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Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters [August 18, 1995] |
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Code of Student Conduct [February 14, 2002] [Effective July 1, 2002] |
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Collections Policy [April 10, 2008]
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Confidentials, Policies for [July 1, 2001] |
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Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment, Statement on [February 1, 2007] |
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Conflict of Interest, Policy on - Academic Staff [June 22, 1994] |
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Conflict of Interest, Policy on - Librarians [March. 9, 1995] |
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Connaught Fund Terms of Reference [April 12, 2007] |
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Continuing Education, Statement of Policy on [November 15, 1988]
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Continuing Studies, School of, Statement of Institutional Objectives [November 15, 1998] |
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Contracts and Documents, Policy on Approval and Execution of [April 24, 2004] |
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Convocation, Policy on Presiding Officers for [April 16, 2009] |
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Copyright Policy [May 30, 2007] |
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Correspondence with Students, Policy on Official [September 1, 2006] |
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Counselling and Learning Skills Service Policy [December 9, 1987]
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Crisis Preparedness and Response, Policy on [February 10, 2005]
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Diplomas, Policy on the Replacement and Reissuance of [December 12, 1985]
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Diploma and Certificate Programs, Policy on [December 2, 2003] |
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Disabilities, Statement of Commitment Regarding Persons with [November 1, 2004] |
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Discipline Appeals Board: Terms of Reference [June 1, 1995] |
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Discipline, General Principles Regarding Discipline in University Residences [April 18, 1985] |
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Disruption of Meetings, Policy on the (formerly Statement on the Protection of Freedom of Speech) [January 28, 1992] |
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Divisional Submissions, Guidelines for [February 10, 2005] |
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Elections Guidelines 2009 [February 25, 2009]
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Electors, College of, Constitution [March 25, 2008]
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Employment Equity Policy [March 28, 1991] |
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Endowment Funds, Policy for the Preservation of Capital of [November 20, 2000]
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English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) Instructors at the School of Continuing Studies, Policies for [April 8, 2002] |
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Environmental Protection Policy [March 7, 1994] |
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Equity, Diversity and Excellence, Statement on [December 14, 2006] |
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External Auditor, Policy On Use of, for Non-Audit Services [May 3, 2006] |
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Faculty Association, Memorandum of Agreement, Governing Council and the University of Toronto (amended December 31, 2006)
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Federated Colleges,Statement on the Roles of the Constituent and [July 1, 2008]
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Federated Universities -- Federation Framework Agreement [July 1, 2008] |
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Fees - Ancillary Fees, Policy on [updated April 17, 1995] |
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Fees - Compulsory Non-Academic Incidental Fees, Policy for [September 23, 2003] |
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Fees - Protocol on the Increase or Introduction of Compulsory Non-tuition Related Fees [October 24, 1996] |
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Fees - Tuition Fee Policy [April 30, 1998] |
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Fees - Tuition Refund Policy [November 2, 1995] |
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Firearms, Statement on Bearing of [March 31, 1994] |
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Freedom of Speech, Statement on Protection of - see Disruption of Meetings [May 28, 1992] |
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Fundraising Strategy, Policy on [March 1, 2004] |
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Governing Council, Procedures for Non-members to Address [March 9, 1995]
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Grading Practices Policy [effective Fall 1998 session]
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Graduate Grading and Evaluation Practices Policy [March 12, 2004]
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Harassment, Statement on Prohibited Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment [March 31, 1994] |
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Health and Safety Policy [March 29, 2004] |
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Health Service Policy [November 9, 1993]
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Housing Service Policy [February 3, 1987] |
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Housing, Policy on Student [June 29, 2006]
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Human Rights, Statement on [June 25, 1992] |
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Human Rights Review of International Projects, Agreements and Other International Activity, Procedures for [June 3, 1993]
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Human Subjects, Policy on Research Involving [June 29, 2000] |
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Information Technology, Policy on [February 1, 2007]
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Institutional Purpose, Statement of [October 15, 1992] |
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Interdisciplinary Education and Research Planning, Policy on [February 1, 2007] |
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Internal Audit Policy [May 29, 2006] |
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International Co-operation Policy [June 17, 1982] |
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International Student Centre, Policy Statement [May 20, 1982]
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International Students, Statement of Commitment Regarding (Replacing the Policy on Foreign Students) [March 30, 2005] |
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Inventions Policy [June 25, 2007] |
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Investment, Delegation of Authority to the University of Toronto Asset Management Corporation (UTAM) |
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Investment: Policy on Social and Political Issues with Respect to University Divestment [March 4, 2008] |
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Investment Policy, University Funds [June 21, 2007] |
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Investment Policy, Pension Fund Master Trust (Statement of Investment Policies and Procedures) [June 21, 2007] |
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Library System, Advisory Committee on the University of Toronto [October 27, 1997] |
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Librarians, Policies for [June 1, 1991] |
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Librarians, Policy on Part-time [May 17, 1979]
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Long-Term Capital Appreciation Pool Policy [November, 2000]
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Magazine, University of Toronto [May 5, 2003]
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Mission Statement -
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Name, Policy on the Use of the University of Toronto [October 17, 1991]
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Naming, Policy on [October 24, 1996]
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Ombudsperson, Terms of Reference for the Office of the [October 6, 2008]
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OISE and UofT, Proposal for Integrating OISE and FEUT within the University of Toronto [December 16, 1994]
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Part-time Academic Staff, Policy and Procedures on Employment Conditions of [March 7, 1994]
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Police Policy, University of Toronto [April 5, 2002]
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Political Candidacy for Academic Staff [October 28, 1971]
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Post-Doctoral Fellows, Administrative Procedures for Engagement of Approved by the Provost's Office [October 2007]
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Post-Doctoral Fellows, Policies for [June 27, 2002] [effective September 1, 2002]
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Posthumous Award of Degrees [September 9, 1976]
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President, Policy respecting the Appointment of [February 4, 1999]
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Private Funds, Setting Priorities for Raising [April 17, 1995] |
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Professional Practice Behaviour for all Health Professional Students, Standards of [Effective Sept 2008] |
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Professionals/Managers, Policies for [April 28, 2008]
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Promotions, Policy and Procedures Governing [April 20, 1980]
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Publication Policy [May 30, 2007] |
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Purchasing Policy (for the Acquisition of Goods and Services) [October 10, 1995] |
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Religious Observances, Policy on Scheduling of Classes and Examinations and Other Accommodations for [June 29, 2005] |
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Research Agreements and the Recovery of Indirect Costs of Research, Policy on [April 26, 2007]
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Research, Policy on Ethical Conduct in [March 28, 1991] |
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Research Associates (Limited Term) and Senior Research Associates, Policy, Procedures and Terms and Conditions of Appointment for [March 3, 2003] |
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Research Partnerships, Statement on [February 1, 2007] |
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Retired Faculty and Librarians, Statement of Commitment to [June 29, 2005] |
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Room Allocation, Guidelines for Central [October 15, 1981] |
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Rooms -- Extracurricular Bookings, Policy for the Allocation of [June 1, 1988]
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Safety in Field Research, Policy on [May 19, 1988]
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Scholarship Program for Dependants of Faculty Members and Librarians [March 7, 1994] |
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Sexual Harassment: Policy and Procedures [November 25, 1997] |
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Smoking Policy [April 4, 1995] |
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Space Policy - Permanent Accommodation [April 27, 1993] |
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Student Awards Established in the University of Toronto, Policy on [April 21, 1998] |
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Student Financial Support Policy [April 30, 1998] |
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Student Services, Policy with Regard to Cutbacks in Support for Campus and [April 1, 1986] |
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Teaching in Promotion and Tenure Decisions, Provostial Guidelines for Developing Written Assessments of Effectiveness of [May 14, 2003] |
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Toronto School of Theology, Memorandum of Agreement [June 24, 2004] |
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Trademark Licensing Policy [May 11, 2000] |
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Training and Career Development Policy [October 10, 1995] |
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Transfer of Course Credits [October 20, 1994] |
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V.D.T. Operators, Policy for [October 23, 1985]
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