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Below is a summary of policy consultations that have taken place in 2025. These consultations invited feedback from the university community to shape revisions and ensure our policies reflect ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s shared values and priorities.

Each consultation included an open call for input via the ´óÏó´«Ã½ 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. 

Current policies under development

R30.03: Intellectual Property

• Status: Proceeding to the Board for final approval 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.

GP 19: Employment Equity

• Status: Finalizing
• Contact: EDI@sfu.ca
• University-wide consultation period: March 6 – April 3, 2025
• Key changes following consultation: Summary in development

GP 40: Disability Accommodation in the Workplace

• Status: Finalizing
• Contact: EDI@sfu.ca
• University-wide consultation period: April 11 – May 12, 2025
• Key changes following consultation: Summary in development

GP 18: Human Rights and GP 47: Bullying and Harassment

• Status: Finalizing
• Contact: humanrights_office@sfu.ca
• University-wide consultation period: April 11 – May 15, 2025
• Key changes following consultation: Summary in development