1.3 | Standing Committees

1.3.1 | University Executive

The University Executive represents an effective means of gathering information, deliberating, and reporting on issues of concern to the University. It is the highest governance committee on campus and reviews all items submitted to them by other standing committees. Recommendations approved by the University Executive are carried forward to the University Council as appropriate.

1. Activities

• Serves as the highest and final level of review on governance issues.
• Serves as the review body for governance items going to the University Council.
• Serves as the campus Committee-on-Committees. It directs governance through this process.
• Establishes and coordinates means for budget development, long-range planning and the development of the University Master Plan.
• Serves as an appeals body for items rejected at a lower level in the governance process.
• Oversees the dissemination of information, through the Office of the President, to the campus community.

2. Required Membership

• President
• Rector
• Vice Rectors
• Deans
• Faculty Head of Faculty Senate (or designee)
• Head of Staff Council (or designee)

1.3.2 | Academic Affairs

The Academic Affairs Committee recommends plans, policies, and procedures to the University Executive in support of the instructional activities of the University.

1. Activities

• Develops the instructional component of the University’s plans.
• Priorities budget recommendations for instructional areas.
• Establishes the academic calendar.
• Collaborates with the Faculty Senate to establish graduation requirements.
• Collaborates with the LRC (Library) to recommend instructional resources.
• Regulates study abroad and student exchange programs.
• Establishes the educational technology plan.
• Submits recommendations in areas of curricular and academic standards to the Faculty Senate, for concurrent review and recommendations to the University Executive, as appropriate.

2. Responsibilities

The Academic Affairs Committee has broad responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Teaching, learning and curriculum
• External partnerships
• Institutional effectiveness and quality assurance
• Instructional support services and library resources
• Research and community service
• Governance review
• Selections, nominations, and appointments.
• Academic calendar

3. Required Membership

• Vice Rector of Academic Affairs
• Heads of Study Programs (or designee)
• Head of Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
• Representative from Staff Council
• Representative from Information Technology
• Dean of Academic Operation
• Head of CRCS
• Faculty

1.3.3 | Student Affairs

The Student Affairs Committee recommends plans, policies, and procedures to the University Executive in support of the student services that assist students in attaining their educational objectives.

1. Activities

• Develops the Student Services portion of the University’s portfolio.
• Priorities budget recommendations for Student Affairs.
• Reviews and recommends policies and regulations relating to students.
• Reviews the effectiveness of Student Services and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Maintains responsibility for the University Catalogue.

2. Responsibilities

The Student Affairs Committee has broad responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Enrolment services
• Career and alumni services
• Student services, advising and counselling
• Tuition and fees
• Student discipline and ethics

3. Required Membership

• Vice Rector of Student Success
• Representative from Faculty Senate
• Representative from Staff Council
• Representative from Student Government