Operational policy
Governs the operations of the University. These include matters of safety and security, human resources, marketing, and student services.
Academic policy
Directs academic activities that affect teaching, research, learning, student experience and the quality of programming or programs offered.
Board policy
Provides governance and accountability, manages matters of finance, and sets strategic direction for the institution. The Board also has policies that deal with its self-governance and internal affairs.
Guidelines and protocols
Outlines recommendations, direction, or best practices where specific policies and procedures do not exist.
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| BOG 00.0 |
Bylaws for the Yukon University Board of Governors.
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| BOG 01.0 | Yukon University Board Responsibilities The Board will focus on overall direction, policy and performance of the University, and delegate to the President the responsibility for management.
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| BOG 02.0 |
An effective Board of Governors is composed of dedicated, knowledgeable Board members. This policy outlines member responsibilities.
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| BOG 03.0 | Yukon University President Responsibilities The President is accountable to the Board. The Board instructs through written policies and delegates implementation to the President. The responsibilities of the President are to be consistent with the legislation, job description, and as outlined in Board Policy.
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| BOG 04.0 |
Yukon University Board members are expected to be representatives of the University and responsive to the needs of Yukoners.
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| BOG 05.0 |
The Board of Governors commits itself and its members to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, in which their actions and behaviors uphold the principles of integrity, respect, and accountability.
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| BOG 06.0 |
The Board’s Governance Committee is established with the purpose of carrying out regular reviews of Board policies.
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| BOG 07.0 | Monitoring President's Performance The primary purpose of performance evaluation is to improve employee competence and effectiveness.
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| BOG 08.0 |
The Board has a responsibility to hold itself accountable for the overall performance of its responsibilities and to evaluate its effectiveness. In a positive, constructive environment Board members will provide information to the Board Chair for the purpose of identifying actions to improve individual Board member performance and to improve the performance of the Board. Permalink |
| BOG 09.0 | Financial Accountability and Risk Management The Yukon University Board Responsibilities policy states that the Board will focus on overall direction, policy and performance of the University. The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee assists the Board with these responsibilities as required.
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| BOG 10.0 | Community Campus Committee Relationship The board recognizes and respects the importance of the Community Campus Committees in assisting the board with community linkage.
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| BOG 11.0 |
The Board will invest in its governance capacity. The Yukon University Board of Governors budget and spending will be based on demonstrated trusteeship needs and the outcomes evaluated.
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| BOG 13.0 |
Yukon University is committed to Human Resource practices that reflect the values of the institution. The Human Resources Committee is a Standing Committee of the Yukon University Board of Governors that ensures the University adhere to these values while delivering Human Resources services that conform to current Human Resource practice and principles of labour and employment law. The key outcome for the Committee is that the Board of Governors is kept apprised of any policy changes related to Human Resources; as well as succession planning and executive compensation. Permalink |
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Outlines the procedures for the Board of Governors' annual planning.
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| BOG 15.0 | Credit Program Tuition Fee Adjustment The Board will establish, authorize, communicate and review tuition fees for credit programs in a consistent, transparent and accountable manner.
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| BOG 16.0 | Board Relationship with Governing Councils Yukon University is committed to the inclusion of community members and stakeholders in decisions relating to programming and research services.
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| BOG 17.0 | Board Member Selection Process The Board of Governors utilizes a strategic process for recommending candidates to the Minister of Education for appointment to the Yukon University Board.
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| BOG 18.0 |
Board Members who have resigned or whose terms of service have expired resulting in retirement shall be formally acknowledged for their service to the Board of Governors.
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| BOG 19.0 |
Yukon University may name facilities and academic entities to recognize support that it has accepted from individuals, corporations, organizations and foundations, (“philanthropic naming” and “sponsorship naming”) and honour legacy contributions from individuals who have had a pivotal impact on the history and evolution of the institution (“honorific naming”). The naming opportunity will coincide with a new or renovated facility, when possible. Permalink |
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Yukon University seeks to foster an active and ongoing relationship with former University presidents who have retired in good standing. Maintaining such relationships allows the University to benefit from the ongoing contributions of a former president and allows the former president to use the institution’s name in connection with ongoing community and academic endeavors.
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| BOG 21.0 |
The University's Board of Governors is responsible for appointing a University Chancellor. Yukon University values the role of University Chancellor as a prominent representative of the institution and for the key role they play within the University’s governance.
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