Manager's wanting to apply this program within their program area or portfolio must: The Program applies to Management and Professional Staff (MaPS), Alberta Union of Provincial Employees Local 52 (AUPE) and exempt-by-position staff members. It is not the intention of this program to mandate or encourage staff to disclose confidential medical information to their managers. The primary goal of the Program is to support and encourage regular attendance and facilitate reasonable inquiry into potential accommodation needs under Human Rights law. The Attendance Support Program supports the university's commitment to assist staff in achieving and maintaining regular attendance and to provide managers with tools to address attendance concerns in a constructive manner.

To achieve this, regular attendance at work is vital. The University of Calgary depends on the contributions of its staff to create a high-quality learning environment and support the goal of becoming one of the top research universities in Canada.