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 terms of reference Senate SharePointAcademic/Senate Policies

Senate members

      Term #
President Dr. Lesley A. Brown / co-chair    
Chancellor Jamena James Allen    
Provost & Vice-President, Academic Dr. Shelagh Rowles    
Dean, Applied Science and Management Dr. Fiona Schmiegelow    
Dean, Applied Arts Dr. Andrew Richardson    
Dean, Enrolment Services Erin McMichael    
Director, Continuing Education Dan Anton    
Chief Librarian/designate Aline Goncalves    
AVP, Indigenous Engagement and Partnerships Gä̀gala-ƛ̓iƛ̓ətko Nadia Joe    
Student members Chris-lin Hvatum     August 20, 2023  - August 19, 2024 1
  Em Baker September 19, 2023 – September 18, 2024 1
Community Campus Faculty members Cheryle Patterson July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026 1
  Kevin Kennedy July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 1
Faculty members, Applied Arts Amanda Graham July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 2
  Dr. Drew Lyness July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 1
  Dr. Victoria Castillo / co-chair July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 2
  Nicole Rayburn July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 2
  Julie Hawkins July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 1
  Nora Hehemann July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 1
  Dana Jennejohn July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 1
Faculty members, Applied Science and Management Doug McRae July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 2
  Meagan Christie July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 1
  Dr. Joel Cubley July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024 1
  Dr. Kathryn Aitken July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 2
  Sky Pearson July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 2
  Dr. Ernie Prokopchuk July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 1
  Jeff Wolosewich July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026 1
Faculty member, Open seat Liris Smith July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025 1


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)).

Alternate and Resource members:

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

Senate Committees

For assistance, please contact University Secretariat.