Policies, guidelines and procedures
FAUW policies, procedures and guidelines are currently being drafted and revised as part of the Governance Review project. Once finalized and approved by the appropriate body, the policies will be linked in the table below.
| Policy type | Title | In effect since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Association Grievance Policy [PDF] | December 4, 2025 | Approved by the Board | |
| Charitable Donations Guideline | July 1, 2019 | Approved by the Board - new version awaiting approval | |
| Code of Conduct | Drafted | ||
| Complaints Procedure | Drafted | ||
| Course Buyout Policy [PDF] | May 22, 2025 | Approved by the Board | |
| Delegation of Powers Policy | Drafted | ||
| Donations and Sponsorships Program Guideline [PDF] | May 6, 2024 | Approved by the Board | |
| Financial Support of Grievances Policy [PDF] | October 23, 2025 | Approved by the Board | |
| Investment Policy | Awaiting approval | ||
| Harassment and Discrimination Policy | Drafted | ||
| Legal Opinions Policy | Pending | ||
| Membership Meetings Policy | Drafted | ||
| Records Retention Policy | Pending | ||
| Solidarity and Compassionate Funds Policy [PDF] | January 29, 2026 | Approved by the Board | |
| Travel Expense Policy [PDF] | July 1, 2025* | Approved by the Board | |
| Working Groups Policy | Pending |
*Updates annually on July 1 based on per diems set by the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)