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A VIEW INTO LIFE AT RYERSON. New Faculty Orientation August 23, 2011. BICAMERAL GOVERNANCE. ROLE OF BOARD. Management and of University property, revenues, expenditures, business and affairs. Decisions are made in the best interests of the University.
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A VIEW INTO LIFE AT RYERSON New Faculty Orientation August 23, 2011
ROLE OF BOARD • Management and of University property, revenues, expenditures, business and affairs. • Decisions are made in the best interests of the University. • Immediate and long-term impact and perspective
BOARD MEMBERSHIP • Ex-officio (2) • Government Appointees (9) • Board Appointees (2) • Administrative Staff (2 Elected) • Alumni (3 Elected) • Faculty (3 Elected) • Students (3 Elected)
ROLE OF SENATE • Regulates educational policy • Makes recommendations to the Board on establishment, change or termination of programs and courses of study, schools, divisions and departments • Determines curriculum, academic standards and qualifications for degrees, diplomas and certificates
SENATE MEMBERSHIP • Ex-Officio (19) • Elected Faculty (33) • Elected Students (16) • Alumni (2) • Associate Members (Non-voting, 4 or 5)
SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES A Selection of Standing Committees • Senate Priorities Committee (SPC) • Academic Governance and Policy Committee (AGPC) • Scholarly Research and Creative Activity Committee (SRCAC) • Academic Standards Committee