Senate

The academic governance of the university is vested in the senate,
as outlined in the Yukon University Act.

 

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

Senate terms of reference Senate SharePointAcademic/Senate Policies

Senate members

      Term #
President Dr. Lesley A. Brown / co-chair    
Chancellor James Allen    
Provost & Vice-President, Academic Dr. Shelagh Rowles    
Dean, Applied Science and Management Dr. Andrew Richardson    
Dean, Applied Arts Dr. Ernie Prokopchuk    
Dean, Enrolment Services Terri Wright    
Director, Continuing Education Dan Anton    
Chief Librarian/designate Aline Goncalves    
AVP, Indigenous Engagement and Partnerships John Reid February 1, 2023 -  June 20, 2024 1
Student members VACANT    
  VACANT    
Community Campus Faculty members Ryan Alaric July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 1
  Kevin Kennedy July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 1
Faculty members, Applied Arts Amanda Graham March 11, 2020 – June 30, 2023 1
  Brent Langbakk March 11, 2020 – June 30, 2023 1
  Dr. Victoria Castillo / co-chair March 11, 2020 – June 30, 2023 1
  Nicole Rayburn November 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 1
  Julie Hawkins July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 1
  Kim Diamond July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 1
  Rhonda Wildeman March 11, 2020 – June 30, 2023 1
Faculty members, Applied Science and Management Dr. Alexander Garcia July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 1
  Doug McRae March 11, 2020 – June 30, 2023 1
  Jaclyn Semple July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 1
  Dr. Joel Cubley July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 1
  Dr. Kathryn Aitken March 11, 2020 – June 30, 2023 1
  Sky Pearson March 11, 2020 – June 30, 2023 1
  VACANT    
Faculty member, Open seat Liris Smith July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025 1

 

Alternate and Resource members:

  • Dr. Bronwyn Hancock, Vice-Provost, Academic and Research
  • Gavin Gardiner, University Secretary and General Counsel
  • Peter Deegan, Vice-President, Finance and Administration & Chief Financial Officer

Senate Committees

  • Executive: coordinates the affairs of senate.
  • Academic Standards Committee: reviews, develops and recommends academic and research policies and procedures to senate.
  • Curriculum and Program Review: discusses and recommends proposals affecting academic programming, including but not limited to course and program proposals and changes.
  • Academic and Research Planning and Priorities: advises senate on academic and research planning and priorities.
  • Academic Appeals: coordinates all academic appeals, ensuring a fair and equitable hearing system.

For assistance, please contact University Secretariat.