Policy Archive

This archive provides access to historical versions of university policies and bylaws for reference purposes. Please note that archived policies are no longer in effect and are provided for informational use only. For the most current policies, visit the current policy webpage.

If you require assistance or have questions about specific policies, please contact Policy@viu.ca.  

Archived policies:

• Policy 11.01 Instruments of Regulation - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.02 Mission, Vision and Values - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.03 Regular and Additional Meetings – Rules of Order - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.04 Regular and Additional Meetings – Time - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.05 Regular and Additional Meetings – Minutes - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.06 Board Chair and Board Vice Chair - Rescinded November 15, 2025
  • Procedure 11.06 001 Procedures for Election of Officers - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.10 University Representation by Board Members - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.11 Reimbursement of Travel Expenses for Board Members - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.12 Personal Accident Insurance - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.13 Board Communication and News Releases - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.14 New Board Members - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.15 Board Committees and Task Forces - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.17 Expense Allowance - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.19 University Operating Year - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.20 Presentations to University Board by Employees, Students and Members - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.22 Organization Chart - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.24 Consent Agenda - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.25 Standing Conflict of Interest for Board on Matters of Labour - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.26 Board Membership - Rescinded November 15, 2025
  • Procedure 11.26 001 Rules for Election to the Board, Students - Rescinded November 15, 2025
  • Procedure 11.26 002 Rules for Elections to the Board, Faculty and Staff - Rescinded November 15, 2025
  • Procedure 11.26 003 Nominations by the Alumni Association for Appointed Members of the Board - Rescinded November 15, 2025
  • Procedure 11.26 004 Selection, Appointment and Reappointment of a Board Member - Rescinded November 15, 2025
  • Procedure 11.26.005 Selection, Appointment, Re-appointment of a Chancellor - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.27 Quorum for Voting Purposes - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.29 Emergency Executive Succession - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.30 Governance (including Terms of Reference for Committees) - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.31 Presidential Reviews - Rescinded November 15, 2025
  • Procedure 11.31.001 Presidential Annual Review - Rescinded November 15, 2025
  • Procedure 11.31.002 Presidential Re-appointment Review Process - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 11.32 Awarding of President Emeritus/Emerita - Rescinded November 15, 2025
  • Procedure 11.32.001 Awarding of President Emeritus/Emerita Designation - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Policy 31.03 Research Ethics Board (VIU REB) - Rescinded April 24, 2025
  • Procedure 31.03.001 - Rescinded April 24, 2025  (replaced by RS04 Research Ethics Board)
• Policy 31.04 - Rescinded April 24, 2024
  • Procedure 31.04.001 - Rescinded April 24, 2024
• Policy 31.07 - Rescinded April 24, 2024
  • Procedure 31.07.001 - Rescinded April 24, 2024 (replaced by RS01 Animal Care)
• Policy 31.10 - Rescinded April 24, 2025
  • Procedure 31.10.001 - Rescinded April 24, 2025
  • Procedure 31.10.002 - Rescinded April 24, 2025  (replaced by RS05 Responsible Conduct and RS05.01 Responsible Conduct in Research and Scholarly Activity (procedure) and RS05.02 Misconduct in Research and Scholarly Activity (procedure)
• Policy 31.13 - Rescinded April 24, 2025
  • Procedure 31.13.001 - Rescinded April 24, 2025 (replaced by RS02 Intellectual Property and its associated procedure RS02.01 Intellectual Property (procedure)
• Policy 31.16  - Rescinded April 24, 2025
  • Procedure 31.16.001 - Rescinded April 24, 2025 (replaced by RS03 Postdoctoral Fellowships)
• Policy 41.09 - Rescinded June 3, 2025
  • Procedure 41.09.001 - Rescinded June 3, 2025
• Policy 41.11 On Campus Hospitality Expenses – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.01 Bank and Investment Accounts Authorized Signatures – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.02 Investment of Funds – Working Capital – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.03 Petty Cash Accounts
• Policy 42.04 Discharge of Financial Obligation – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.05 Surplus Materials, Supplies & Equipment – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.06 Recovery of Salary Overpayment – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.07 Standing Travel Advance – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.08 Reimbursement of Travel & Other Expenses – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.09 Signing Authority – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.10 Collection of Revenues – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.11 Endowment Funds – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.12 Operating Fund and Budget – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.21 Printing & Duplicating Centre – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 42.31 Purchasing – Rescinded November 20, 2025
  • Procedure 42.31.001 Purchasing – Rescinded November 20, 2025
• Policy 43.12 - Rescinded June 3, 2025 and superseded by the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Administrators

Archived Bylaws:

• Bylaw #1: Precedence - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Bylaw #3: Head Office - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Bylaw #4: University Seal - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Bylaw #5: Public Records - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Bylaw #8: Conduct of Board Members/Conflict of Interest - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Bylaw #12: Meetings of the Board - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Bylaw #13: The Chair of the Board and the Vice-Chair - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Bylaw #14: Bylaws (New, Changes & Deletions) - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Bylaw #19: Indemnification of Board Members - Rescinded November 15, 2025
• Bylaw #20: Meeting Conduct - Recording and Communication Devices - Rescinded November 15, 2025