| Topic: | Financial and Operations |
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| Approval Authority: | President and Vice-Chancellor |
| Approval Date: | December 8, 2024 |
| Effective Date: | January 1, 2025 |
1. Preamble
The University’s housing policies and general information about housing options are provided on the University’s Housing website. These resources are easily accessed and often referred to in communications with students.
The University provides a diverse range of housing options that align with the institution's size and enrolment levels. The University is committed to delivering affordable housing services to its students, in particular first year and international students. Resources are available to provide support, information and guidance to students regarding both on and off-campus housing resources.
2. Purpose
This policy is intended to improve access to information and resources related to student housing services to better provide affordable and safe housing options to students and support their well-being and success.
3. Scope and Application
This policy applies to the delivery of student housing services on all University campuses and at University leased locations, by University staff.
4. Definitions
Accessibility: The degree to which physical, pedagogical, financial, social, and administrative structures are (re)designed to enable the full, meaningful, and equitable engagement of all community members.
5. Policy
5.1 The University will:
a. Provide students information on available housing services and resources in the form of dedicated web pages or resources that provide comprehensive information, resources, and contact details for students seeking housing. Information will be accessible and easily navigable;
b. Offer inclusive housing options that accommodate various student needs, including family housing and accessible accommodations;
c. Maintain a dedicated housing office or officer to offer support, guidance, and information to students;
d. Offer robust off-campus housing resources, including:
i. Institutionally endorsed third-party partnerships for housing databases;
ii. Support for housing searches, leasing, information on support for legal matters, and general housing education;
iii. Information on safety and other relevant resources;
iv. Details on short-term housing options; and
v. Information on financing opportunities and assistance programs.
6. Roles and Responsibilities
6.1 The Vice-President, Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Division of Students, is responsible for:
a. Implementation of this policy;
b. Establishing procedures pursuant hereto from time-to-time regarding any matter set out in this policy.
7. Review
The Vice-President, Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Division of Students, is responsible for the review of this policy every 5 years at a minimum.
| Legislative History: | Approved by the President and Vice-Chancellor: December 8, 2024 |
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| Date of Next Review: | January 1, 2030 |
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