Policies are essential to Higher Education Institutions (HEls) as they clarify expectations for various members of the community, provide a framework for institutional integrity, promote consistency, efficiency, and effectiveness, help mitigate and manage institutional risks, and support compliance with accreditation requirements. However, despite the well-known benefits of having well- designed, consistent, and purpose-driven institutional policies and procedures, developing these can be a challenging task for universities and colleges. This is particularly true given the complex nature of higher education and the various internal and external influencing factors.

This webinar is structured around two key components:

• Developing a Policy Framework : This part will focus on providing participants with a comprehensive framework to guide the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and review of institutional policies. Participants will be introduced to a six-phase policy development life cycle process that can be easily adapted to different institutions. The connection between institutional mission, values, strategic goals, internal and external quality assurance, and policies will be thoroughly explored. Various strategies and approaches to enhance policy compliance and the critical link between policy adherence and risk management will also be discussed.
  
  
• Guidelines for Writing Good Policies : The second part of the webinar will offer practical guidelines on how to write clear, effective, and well-structured policies. Participants will learn about the key elements of well-written policies, best practices for clear and concise policy language, and how to avoid common pitfalls in policy writing. This segment aims to equip policy drafters with the skills needed to create policies that are not only compliant but also easy to understand and implement.
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By the end of the webinar, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to create and maintain robust policy systems that contribute to the overall success and integrity of their institutions, as well as practical skills for writing effective policies.