6.3 Campion College Policy Development and Management

Section 6: Review and Assessment Functions
6.3 Campion College Policy Development and Managemen

Date initially approved: June 24, 2026

Purpose

The purpose of this policy and the related procedures is to establish clear and directional processes for the development, review, and approval of policies pertaining to Campion College and its Board of Regents. This policy applies to all policies which fall under the authority of the Board of Regents.

Background

Campion College is committed to developing and maintaining policies that support the achievement of its strategic plan while seeking to reduce key risks, provide clarity and consistency in decision making. Therefore, the College will develop, implement, and manage its policies through the policy management framework that ensures policies are aligned with its vision, mission, and values.

Policy

1. Policy Approval

Board of Regents Policy and Governance: The Board of Regents approves all policy and procedures of the College. Policy 5.2.3 (Governance Committee) outlines the role of policy and the responsibility of the Board of Regents and its Governance Committee.

Operational Policies: are the responsibility of the President, Dean, and Executive Director as per Board of Regents policy 4.4 (Noninterference).

2. Policy Development

Policies shall normally have the following components:

a. Date initially approved – which signifies the original date of Board approval.
b. Date revised – which identifies the date any and all changes were made after Board approval.
c. Date reviewed – date of review, without any changes requiring Board approval.
d. Preamble or Purpose of The Policy – a concise description of the policy.
e. Background – a concise description of the need for the policy (not mandatory).
f. Policy – a step-by-step instruction on how to implement a particular aspect of a policy which includes information on goals, responsibility, and oversight of the policy’s implementation.
g. Review requirement – outlines the timelines for review (e.g. every 3 years by the Finance and Audit Committee).
h. The policy shall also list any related Board of Regents’ policies.