Senate

The academic governance of the university is vested in the senate
(Yukon University Act)
 

Senate meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month, September–June.
Regular meetings are open to the public, excluding in-camera items.
 

Senate Bylaws Senate SharePointAcademic/Senate Policies

Senate members

   Term #
President (Interim)Dr. Shelagh Rowles / co-chairex-officio 
ChancellorCarol Geddesex-officio 
Provost & Vice-President, AcademicDr. Bronwyn Hancockex-officio 
Dean, Applied Science and ManagementDr. Fiona Schmiegelowex-officio 
Dean, Applied ArtsDr. Andrew Richardsonex-officio 
Director, Continuing EducationDan Antonex-officio 
University LibrarianMelani Adamsex-officio 
VP, ReconciliationAlexia McKinnon  
Registrar and AVP Student LifeErin McMichaelOct. 18, 2023–Oct. 17, 20261
Student membersVacant  
 Vacant  
Community Campus membersKevin KennedyJul. 1, 2024–Jun. 30, 20271
 VACANT  
Faculty members, Applied ArtsAmanda GrahamJul. 1, 2026–Jun. 30, 20293
 Dr. Drew LynessJul. 1, 2026–Jun. 30, 20292
 Dr. Victoria CastilloJul. 1, 2026–Jun. 30, 20293
 Nicole RayburnJul. 1, 2026–Jun. 30, 20292
 Julie HawkinsJul. 1, 2024–Jun. 30, 20272
 Kim DiamondJul. 1, 2024 - Jun. 30, 20272
 Dana JennejohnJul. 1, 2026–Jun. 30, 20292
 Elizabeth ChisholmJul. 1, 2024–Jun. 30, 20271
 Dr. Liris SmithJul. 1, 2025–Jun. 30, 20282
 VACANT  
Faculty members, Applied Science and ManagementDr. Joel CubleyJul. 1, 2024–Jun. 30, 20273
 Dr. Kathryn AitkenJul. 1, 2026–Jun. 30, 20293
 Dr. Ernie Prokopchuk / co-chairJul. 1, 2026–Jun. 30, 20292
 Jeff WolosewichJul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 20261
 Dr. Tara StehelinOct. 17, 2023–Oct. 16, 20261
 Hillarie ZimmermannSep. 21, 2026–Sept. 20, 20292
 Deanna McNaughtJul. 1, 2025–Jun. 30, 20281
 Sara McPhee-KnowlesJul. 1, 2026–Jun. 30, 20291
 Brian HortonJul. 1, 2026–Jun. 30, 20291
 Tara HowattJul. 1, 2026–Jun. 30, 20291


When the term of a member of the senate expires, the member continues to serve until reappointed or re-elected or until a successor is appointed or elected (Yukon University Act, s.27(2)).

Senate Committees

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