Definitions

Policy	a policy states the University's position on something and/or outlines an expected behaviour pertaining to a certain activity.
Procedure	a procedure operationalizes a policy.
Guidelines	suggested approaches, best practices and/or additional information related to a procedure. Guidelines differ from procedure in that compliance is not required.
Issuing Authority	a member of the Senior Management Group - will ensure appropriate rigour and due diligence in the development or re-development of University policy and procedure and appoint an Office of Responsibility for each policy.
Office of Responsibility	appointed by the Approver, accountable to: ensure awareness (knowledge and understanding) of University policy and any associated procedure; ensure policy and associated procedure compliance; regularly review policy and associated procedure and ensure consistency with current practice; sponsor needed development or re-development and appoint an appropriate party to lead this activity;
Office	the term 'Office' may refer to a collective body (i.e. Board of Governors, Senate).