The policies and procedures provided here are the most recent versions approved by the Board of Governors or on behalf of the Board under delegated authority. Requests for revisions to these policies must be directed to the Secretary of the Board of Governors, Irene Birrell.

Section 1 - General

• 1.1 Use of University Facilities for other than Regularly Scheduled Academic Purposes
• 1.2 Flying of Flags and Banners
• 1.3 Political Candidacy of Students
• 1.4 Policy on Emergency Response & Preparedness
• 1.5 Picketing, Distribution of Literature and Related Activities
• 1.6 Tours of Animal Care and Veterinary Services Facilities
• 1.7 Chaplains to the University Community
• 1.8 Off Campus Student Placements
• 1.9 Naming of Campus Buildings, Physical Structures and Spaces
• 1.10 Election Posters and Signs
• 1.11 Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• 1.12 Advertising and Commercial Activity
• 1.13 Code of Behavior for Use of Computing Resources and Corporate Data
• 1.14 Emergency Service Reduction and Closing
• 1.15 Corporate Use of University Name and Trademarks
• 1.16 Policy on Smoking
• 1.17 Licensed Commercial Use of University Name and Trademarks
• 1.18 Food or Drink Consumption Policy for Western Libraries
• 1.19 Policy on AIDS
• 1.20 Computing Resources Security
• 1.21 Wireless Networking Policy
• 1.22 Advisory Committee on Parking & Traffic (ACPT) and Parking Appeals Committee
• 1.23 UWO Guidelines on Access to Information and Protection of Privacy
• 1.24 Bicycle Parking Policy
• 1.25 Lease of University Facilities for Long-Term Use
• 1.26 Guidelines for Educational Partnerships
• 1.27 Western Home Page
• 1.28 Official World Wide Web Sites
• 1.29 Bank Card Policy
• 1.30 University Records and Archives Policy
• 1.31 Hazardous Chemical Waste Policy
• 1.32 Building Corridor Policy
• 1.33 Campus Alcohol Policy
• 1.34 Storage and Dispensing of Flammable and Combustible Liquids in Laboratories
• 1.35 Non-Discrimination / Harassment Policy
  • Procedures
• 1.36 Roof Access Policy
• 1.37 Parking and Traffic Regulations
• 1.38 Rights and Responsibilities of Academic Freedom
• 1.39 Campus Community Police Service
• 1.40 Release of Information to the Media
• 1.41 Building Access Control
• 1.42 Video Monitoring
• 1.43 Safe Disclosure Policy
• 1.44 Naming Policy
• 1.45 E-Mail Policy
• 1.46 Safe Campus Community
• 1.47 Accessibility at Western
• 1.48 Environment and Sustainability
• 1.49 Contract Management and Signing Authority
• 1.50 Signage
• 1.51 Policy on Establishing University Policies and Procedures

Section 2 - Financial

• 2.1 Gift Acceptance
• 2.2 Fund Raising and Canvassing
• 2.3 Accounts Receivable
• 2.4 Student Fees
• 2.5 Retention of Consultants: Audit, Accounting and Tax
• 2.6 Retention of Legal Counsel
• 2.7 Guaranteed Housing Loan Plan
• 2.8 Procurement of Materials and Services
  • Procedures
• 2.9 Disposal of University Assets
• 2.10 Scholarships, Awards, Prizes - Definitions and Approval Process
• 2.11 Investment Payout
• 2.12 Acquisition of Investment Services
• 2.13 Activity or Membership Fees Collected by the University
• 2.14 Disclosure of Information on UWO Investments
• 2.15 Approval Authorities for Construction and Maintenance Projects
• 2.16 Travel and Expense Reimbursement
  • Procedures
  • Travel policy supplement as related to research
• 2.17 Moving Allowances
• 2.18 Membership Fees
• 2.19 Central Equipment Inventory
• 2.20 Donation of Funds by Employees for the Acquisition of Equipment in Support of Employment Responsibilities
• 2.21 Personal Use of University Resources
• 2.22 Funding of Academic Chairs, Professorships and Designated Faculty Fellowships
• 2.23 Contracting of Brokers and Consultants
• 2.24 Space Allocations to Retirees
• 2.25 Internal Endowments
• 2.26 Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies and Governance
• 2.27 Issuing Charitable Receipts to Fund Raising Events
• 2.28 Gift Valuation
• 2.29 Investigator-Vendor Conflict of Interest
• 2.30 Capital Debt Policy

Section 3 - Personnel - All

• 3.1 Health and Safety Policy
• 3.2 Employment Equity Policy
• 3.3
• 3.4 Conflicts of Interest
• 3.5 Service Recognition
• 3.6 Deaths
• 3.7 Personnel File Access
• 3.8 Employee Assistance Program
• 3.9 Powers, Responsibilities, and Duties of Acting Ranks
• 3.10 The Western Award of Excellence

Section 4 - Academic Staff

Sections 5, 6, 8, 9 - Administrative Staff

Collective Agreements at Western 

Section 7 - Research

• 7.0 Policy and Procedures for the Conduct of Research
• 7.1 Sundry Donations for Research
• 7.2 Consulting Fees Paid for Services of a Researcher
• 7.3 Copyrights
• 7.4 Patents
• 7.5 Research Grants
• 7.6 Post Doctoral Fellows: Policies and Procedures
• 7.7 Overhead on Contract Research
• 7.8 Signing Authorities for Research Contracts
• 7.9 Guidelines for Collaborative Research
• 7.10 Standardized Training in Animal Care and Use
  • Procedures
• 7.11 Over-Expenditure of Research Accounts
• 7.12 Policy and Procedures for the Use of Animals in Research and Teaching
  • Procedures
• 7.13 Guidelines for International Research Partnerships
• 7.14 Policy and Procedures for Ethical Review of Research Involving Human Participants

• Western's Mission Statement
• The University of Western Ontario Act
• Strategic Planning
  Documents
• Campus Master Plan
• The Office of the President
• The Chancellor
• Institutional Planning and Budgeting
• Information and Privacy Office