Policy Development and Review Process
This page gives an overview of the policy development and review process at NLC. Different types of policies have slightly different processes, so if you have any questions after reviewing this page, please reach out to nlcpolicies@nlc.bc.ca.
Policies
Policy work request
Once a need has been identified for policy development or review, the planned policy work must be approved by the appropriate approving body.
- Complete the Request for new Policy or Policy Revision or Policy Retraction form (we will need to link to the appropriate doc’s for those listed)
- Connect with NLC Policy Committee: nlcpolicies@nlc.bc.ca
Scoping and drafting
After the policy work has been approved, the policy developer(s) can begin to research, scope, and draft the new or revised policy. Before beginning to write the policy documents, it is helpful to review similar policies and develop a policy outline.
- Review similar policies from other institutions
- Develop an outline for your policy and procedures
- Write the first draft
- Review drafts
Review and consultation
Once the draft documents are approved for circulation to stakeholders, it is time to gather feedback.
- Engage the NLC community for feedback on the policy
- Send the policy for review by any applicable committees
- Review feedback and revise as necessary
Policy approvals
After the drat policy documents have been finished, they are ready for review by Senior Executive or Education Council.
Communication and training
Once the policy is approved, it is important that the new policy, procedures, and any forms are communicated to the College community. Some policies may also require training for staff or students.