Committees

What We Do

Committees

During the academic year, much of Senate's work is carried out at the committee level. Senators strive to communicate the needs and views of Albertans to the University and the Alberta government, and to interpret to the public the many different facets of the the University. To accomplish this, ad hoc committees or working groups may be set up to consider specific issues or undertake particular projects.

SENATE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

New Strategic Plan Approved May 2025 - Text will be available soon!

Achieve greater impact through collaboration
Deive social innovation by fostering partnerships
Support student experience and well-being
Expand community connections through enhanced outreach
Align Senate priorities with University priorities

Senate Standing Committees

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ONGOING MANDATE - Advise Chancellor, contribute to Senate resource planning, recommend the striking of Senate task forces or Senate working groups, and design plenary meeting agendas.

HONORARY DEGREE SELECTION COMMITTEE

ONGOING MANDATE - Review nominations, approve outstanding Honorary Degree recipients, and enhance University traditions and celebrations.

NOMINATING AND REVIEW COMMITTEE

ONGOING MANDATE - Encourage and review outstanding applications to Senate, undertake term renewal and exit interviews, support new members of Senate to engage with their role, and support Senate Alumni.

NEW! RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE

ONGOING MANDATE - Ensure the Senate Strategic Plan priorities concerning Reconciliation and Indigenous initiatives are moved forward thoughtfully and intentionally.

NEW! STUDENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

ONGOING MANDATE - Combining the previous Student Experience and Communications Committee to serve as an engagement Committee that listens to, organizes, and follows up on feedback provided by the various groups represented on Senate. Will also be responsible for triaging Liaison reporting, Senate inquiries, Chancellor's Forum planning (where required), and other engagement goals within the Senate Strategic Plan.

U SCHOOL ADVISORY AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE

ONGOING MANDATE - Support operation and evaluation of the program that welcomes students in grades 4-9 from schools in socially vulnerable, Indigenous (FNMI), and rural communities to a week-long learning opportunity at the ��ý. Develop, strategize and execute external fundraising, promotion and relationship management for the U School program that welcomes students in grades 4-9 from schools in socially vulnerable, Indigenous (FNMI), and rural communities to a week-long learning opportunity at the ��ý.

Senate Working Groups

Senate Strategic Plan Alignment Working Group

Work closely with Senate Director to implement and monitor progress on the Senate Strategic Plan.

Social Innovation Working Group

Results focused team working closely with the Chancellor and Senate Office to aid the University in implementing the recommendations outlined in the ‘Leading Social Innovation at the ��ý’ paper, including planning and executing a research celebration.