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Policy Glossary

Commonly used university Policy Definitions

Policy

A concise, formal statement which prescribes how members of the University are to act in a particular area of its operation.
Procedure


A statement that outlines the established method for implementing a particular University policy or process. Procedures are developed at an operational level and generally contain considerable detail which may require regular updating.

Guideline

A statement that provides guidance on how University policies will be implemented or applied.

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