The academic governance of the university is vested in senate, as outlined in the Yukon University Act.
Senators 2020-21
Faculty
Students
Antonio Luis Nemenzo
Student Union Vice-President Internal
Simone Thiessen-Bishop
Student
Administrative Members
James Allen
Chancellor
The Yukon University Act requires at least 60% of the senators be faculty members, and that Senate strive to have its membership include at least 30% Indigenous persons from Yukon or elsewhere in Canada.
Alternate Members
Ex-Officio (resource members)
For specific details on the parameters and selection of senators, see the Yukon University Act and Senate bylaws.
Senate and Senate Committees
- Executive: coordinates the affairs of senate
- Internal Academic Governance: reviews, develops and recommends academic policies and procedures to senate.
- Curriculum and Program Review: discusses and recommends proposals affecting the academic programming, including but not limited to course and program proposals and changes.
- Academic Appeals: coordinates all academic appeals ensuring a fair and equitable hearing system.
- Planning and Priorities: advises senate on academic and research planning and priorities.
Governance Office
Serves as the secretariat for Senate and its committees.
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| AC 1.0 | Yukon University Senate Responsibilities Outlines the responsibilities of Yukon University Senate, and how the Senate will perform its duties in a manner consistent with the highest ethical standards.
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| AC 3.0 | Development of New Instructional Programs Every proposed new instructional program must undergo a quality assessment to determine whether it meets established criteria and standards. This requirement applies to all credit programs and non-credit programs for which a Yukon University credential will be granted.
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| AC 4.0 | Review of Instructional Programs Yukon University's educational offerings are reviewed regularly for their educational quality through a collaborative, systematic, evidence‐based examination of a program. Program review provides an opportunity to identify and promote specific aspects of educational excellence within a program, and to identify opportunities to improve program quality.
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| AC 5.0 |
Yukon University acknowledges and celebrates exceptional service and contributions to the greater good, as well as excellence in scholarship, scientific inquiry, and artistic achievement, through the conferring of honorary credentials. Individuals selected to receive an honorary credential will have a record of contribution and accomplishment that, while reflecting the mission, aspirations, ideals, or values of Yukon University, will serve as an inspiration to our students, graduates, and our community as a whole. Permalink |