Policy Toolkit & Resources

Policy development can be overwhelming, so before you start writing, be sure to check out the resources below. If you have any questions please reach out the Policy, Planning & Strategy (PPS) team at policy@cnc.bc.ca.

 Policy Writing Guide

Describes what needs to be included in the policy and procedures and how to begin writing the draft documents.

 Plain Language Guide

Policies are written for a broad audience and may be used in times of emotional stress. It is important that our policies are easy to follow. This guide will help you use plain language principles in your policy writing.

 Indigenization Resources

We encourage those involved in policy development to review and reflect on the Indigenization resources available on the Centre for Teaching and Learning webpage. Additionally, BC Campus has developed the to highlight key areas of physical, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional supports in place at Canadian post-secondary institutions for Indigenous students.

 Policy Scan Template

The Policy Scan Template help you to start and track your policy research and includes links to the policy pages of all BC post-secondary institutions.The Extended Policy Comparison Template is a tool that helps you to ask more in-depth research questions about specific policies.