Terms of Reference

The members of the Engagement Committee shall be nominated by the Nominations Committee and elected annually by Senate.

(a)Membership

The Committee shall be composed of:

  1. The Chair of the Executive Committee or a designate from the Executive Committee;
  2. The Vice-President, University Relations; 
  3. Two appointed members of Senate; 
  4. Two elected members of Senate; 
  5. One student member of Senate selected annually by the student members of Senate; and
  6. The Secretary (non-voting member).

The Committee shall also have as non-voting resource personnel staff members working in alumni or community relations appointed by the Vice-President, University Relations.

(b)Term

The term of a Senate member on the Committee is one year, renewable annually for up to two additional years. The Vice-President, University Relations is a member for the duration of their term.

(c)Chair

The Chairperson shall be appointed on the recommendation of the Nominations Committee.

(d)Duties and Powers

  1. To develop and maintain a statement on the roles and responsibilities of members of Senate.
  2. To develop strategies to promote engagement between Senators and the university community.
  3. To develop strategies to facilitate communication between the university and the constituencies represented on Senate and engagement with the broader community. 
  4. To evaluate and report to Senate on the extent to which Senators have been, are, and may be engaged in the work of the university.
  5. To develop, in consultation with relevant university academic and administrative units, ideas for engagement sessions at Senate meetings that allow for Senate input on matters of strategic institutional importance.

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