Planning and Finance Committee

Membership

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Vivek Goel [Chair] Ex-Officio, Vice-President and Vice-Chancellor
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Jacinda Reitsma Ex-Officio, Vice-President Administration and Finance
Charmaine Dean Ex-Officio, Vice-President, Research and International
Paul Fieguth Ex-Officio, Associate Vice-President, Academic Operations
Alexie Tcheuyap Ex-Officio, Dean of Arts
Mary Wells Ex-Officio, Dean of Engineering
Bruce Frayne Ex-Officio, Dean of Environment
Lili Liu Ex-Officio, Dean of Health
Jochen Koenemann Ex-Officio, Dean of Mathematics
Chris Houser Ex-Officio, Dean of Science
Shana MacDonald Member, Faculty of Arts
Nasser Abukhdeir Member, Faculty of Engineering
Rob Gorbet Member, Faculty of Environment
Vacant Member, Faculty of Health
Cecilia Cotton Member, Faculty of Mathematics
Vacant Member, Faculty of Science
Scott Kline Member, AFIW Faculty 
Erin O'Connell Member,  FAUW Board of Directors
Andrew Chang Member, Undergraduate Student 
Jordan  Bauman Member, Undergraduate Student 
Laith Alkhawaldeh Member, Graduate Student
Vacant Member, Board of Governors (CAL)
Diana Vangelisti Member, Alumni 
Ashley Day Secretary, (non-voting)

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Terms of Reference

COMMITTEE ESTABLISHMENT AND MANDATE

The Senate Planning and Finance Committee is a standing committee of Senate and is established in accordance with the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Act.

The Committee serves as the primary forum within Senate for critical appraisal of long-term financial, strategic, and campus planning and internal in support of the long-term financial, strategic, and campus planning and internal in support of the University's academic mission, in a shared governance context.

MEMBERSHP

The membership of the committee shall consist of the following:

Ex-officio

  • President and Vice-Chancellor, who all chair the committee
  • Vice-President, Academic and Provost
  • Vice-President, Administration and Finance
  • Vice-President, Research and International
  • Dean of each Faculty, or designate
  • Associate Vice-President, Academic Operations

 Appointed by Senate

  • Six elected faculty members of the Senate, one from each faculty
  • One faculty member of Senate from the Affiliated and Federated Institutions of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
  • One member from the board of directors of the Faculty Association of the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ
  • Three elected student members of Senate, at least one of whom shall be an undergraduate student and one who shall be a graduate student.
  • One alumni member of Senate
  • One member of the Board of Governors, appointed by the Board from among the community-at-large or governor-in-council members of the Board

 For members appointed by Senate, the aim is to have broad and inclusive representation from all Faculties. Appointments shall be made in accordance with regular Senate nominating processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Committee shall have the following responsibilities:

Provide advice and guidance to Senate on long-term strategic and campus planning as it relates to the advancement of the University's academic mission, including:

a. Strategic planning

b. Strategic academic planning including enrolment management

c. Integrated planning and budgeting

d. Campus and capital planning, including physical and digital infrastructure

Receive and consider the annual operating budget, for recommendation to Senate.

Receive for information annual reporting on institutional key performance indicators.

Receive for information and/or consideration other briefs and reports related to university planning, financial or strategic matters, as Senate may designate from time to time.

Review its terms of reference on an annual basis and make recommendations to Senate thereon. A comprehensive review shall be undertake every five years.

MEETINGS

The Committee shall normally hold at least four regular meetings each year.

Special meetings may be called by the chair of the Committee.