Senate committees, membership, and terms of reference

The links to Senate committees below outline each committee's terms of reference and current membership.

Senate Committee Vacancies. Note: In the list of vacancies and the Senate committee membership, the symbol "† " denotes that an appointment by Senate is pending. To apply to serve on a Senate committee, please complete the appropriate application form found here.

For further information regarding Senate committees, please contact Alexandra Parent

Committee Chair Senate Committee Schedule
Steering Committee of Senate (SCS)  Bill Owen SCS Schedule 2026
Senate Committee on Nominations (SCN)  David Casperson SCN Schedule 2026
Senate Committee on Admissions and Degrees (SCAD) Jill Mitchell Nielsen
  • No set dates, meet when required
Senate Committee on Academic Affairs (SCAAF) Michel Beaulieu SCAAF Schedule 2026
Senate Committee on Student Appeals  (SCA)  Tammy Klassen-Ross  
  • No set dates, meet when required
SCAAF Art Acquisition Subcommittee (SAAS)    
Senate Committee on Curriculum and Calendar(SCCC) Katie Bracey SCCC Schedule 2026
Senate Committee on Indigenous Initiatives Membership (SCII) Penina Harding SCII Schedule 2026
Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees and Other Forms of Special Recognition (SCHDSR) Bill Owen
  • No set dates, meet when required
Senate Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries (SCSB)  Paula Wood-Adams SCSB Schedule 2026
Senate Committee on University Budget (SCUB) Maik Gehloff
  • No set dates, meet when required