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In order to determine which type of policy document is required based on the definitions below, think about the purpose and scope of the document. Once you have determined the appropriate document type, please use the policy template to write your policy document.

Policy

• a formal, high-level statement or plan that reflects the University’s values, goals, expectations, and accepted practices for a specified subject area.

Procedure

• means the appropriate steps to comply with policy standards or guidelines.

Guidelines

• general statements, recommendations, or administrative instructions that are designed to achieve a policy’s objectives by providing a framework to implement procedures.

Standard

• a minimum expectation of threshold by which an action or rule is supported by a policy.

The University Administrative Policies website is the official platform for all administrative policies. Policy owners must submit approved documents (policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines) to the Office of the General Counsel and Board Secretariat at policies@torontomu.ca for posting. Incomplete documents will be returned for revision prior to publication.