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Policy Consultation Feedback
Below is a summary of policy consultations that have taken place in 2025 and 2026. These consultations invited feedback from the university community to shape revisions and ensure our policies reflect SFU’s shared values and priorities.
Each consultation included an open call for input via the SFU Policy Gazette and other university-wide communications. Feedback received has helped ensure that new and revised policies balance inclusivity, operational effectiveness, and responsiveness to community needs.
We sincerely thank everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and insights during the consultation process. Your feedback is deeply valued and played an important role in shaping our understanding of the necessary updates to the policy. While we carefully reviewed all submissions, not all feedback can be incorporated into the final version. This approach ensures that our decisions remain focused, effective, and aligned with the consultation’s objectives. We appreciate your engagement and continued support.
Note: Only university-wide consultation dates are listed. Initial and targeted consultations occurred throughout the policy development cycle.
Policies Completed Consultation
B10.16: Responsible Investment
- Status: Incorporating Feedback
- Contact: treasury@sfu.ca
- University-wide consultation period: March 12 - April 11, 2026
- The Finance Team also hosted virtual information sessions and Q&As on March 20 and March 25, 2026
- Read about SFU’s approach to Responsible Investing
GP40: Disability Accommodation in the Workplace
- Status: Incorporating Feedback
- Contact: EDI@sfu.ca
- University-wide consultation period: First consultation held April 11 – May 12, 2025, Second Consultation held February 2 – February 23, 2026
R50.03: Postdoctoral Fellows
- Status: Incorporating Feedback
- Contact: postdoc@sfu.ca
- University-wide consultation period: December 2, 2025 - January 9, 2026
GP41: Protected Disclosure of Wrongdoing
- Status: Incorporating Feedback
- Contact: board_admin@sfu.ca
- University-wide consultation period: December 11, 2023 - January 7, 2024
Recently approved policies
GP17: Health and Safety
- Status: Approved by the Board in March 2026
- Contact: ehrs_sfu@sfu.ca
- University-wide consultation period: December 17, 2025 - January 30, 2026
- Key changes following consultation: Clarifying roles and responsibilities related to safety training for all SFU employees, students and contractors. Defining procedures and responsibilities related to impairment in academic and workplace environments.
R30.04 Copyright Compliance and Administration
- Status: Approved by the Board in January 2026
- Contact: copy@sfu.ca
- University-wide consultation period: October 17 - November 10, 2025
- The Copyright Office also hosted a virtual information sessions and Q&As on November 6, 2025.
- Key changes following consultation: Revision of policy to reflect new Fair Dealing Guidelines. Change of Policy Sponsor from Vice-President, Research to Provost and Vice-President, Academic.
GP18: Human Rights and GP 47: Bullying and Harassment
- Status: Approved by the Board in November 2025
- Contact: humanrights_office@sfu.ca
- University-wide consultation period: April 11 – May 15, 2025
- Key changes following consultation: Summary available
R30.03: Intellectual Property
- Status: Approved by the Board in September 2025
- Contact: TLO_dir@sfu.ca
- University-wide consultation period: February 14 – March 18, 2025
- The Technology Licensing Office also hosted virtual information sessions and Q&As on February 25 and March 18.
- Key changes following consultation: In response to community concerns regarding teaching materials, the decision was made to split the policy into two: one covering research-based IP and another (to be developed) on IP related to teaching materials. The new research-only policy is being finalized, while current provisions on teaching IP remain in effect pending future consultation on a separate policy.
GP19: Employment Equity
- Status: Approved by the Board in September 2025
- Contact: EDI@sfu.ca
- University-wide consultation period: March 6 – April 3, 2025
- Key changes following consultation: Summary in development
GP03: Fundraising and Donations
- Status: Approved by the Board in August 2025
- Contact: askaae@sfu.ca
- FAQ available: https://give.sfu.ca/about-us/policies.html
GP35: Named Recognition
- Status: Approved by the Board in May 2025
- Contact: askaae@sfu.ca
- FAQ available: https://give.sfu.ca/about-us/policies.html
GP20: Endowment Management
- Status: Approved by the Board in September 2024
- Contact: askaae@sfu.ca
- FAQ available: https://give.sfu.ca/about-us/policies.html