Board Committees
The Board of Governors establishes standing committees of the Board to assist in carrying out the duties of the Board of Governors. These standing committees report to the Board of Governors. Board Committees are defined in By-law No. 11 – Committees of the Board of Governors.
Audit & Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee provides oversight of the institution’s financial and administrative operations, internal audit function and internal controls, and ensures that appropriate processes are in place to identify, report, and control areas of significant risk to the University. The Committee provides an avenue of communication among external auditors, administration, and the Board of Governors.
Membership
| Board of Governors Role | Current Member |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chair (serves as Chair of this Committee) | Quintin Pearce |
| Chair | Kevan Sumner |
| Treasurer | Dean Hammond |
| Secretary | Joseph Pelletier |
| Two external Board members-at-large, elected by the Board of Governors | Sunday Frangi Vacant |
| Non-Voting Resources | Current Member |
|---|---|
| President & Vice-Chancellor | David Docherty |
| Vice-Presidents | Bernadette Ardelli Kofi Campbell Peter Hickey |
| Director, Financial & Registration Services | Allison Noto |
| Board Secretariat | Louise Moss Meghan Lamontagne |
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee provides oversight of the institution’s financial operations to ensure the fiscal stability and long-term economic health of the institution. The Committee supports budget development and ensures a transparent and collaborative budget process.
Membership
| Board of Governors Role | Current Member |
|---|---|
| Treasurer (serves as Chair of this Committee) | Dean Hammond |
| Chair | Kevan Sumner |
| President & Vice-Chancellor | David Docherty |
| One faculty senator elected by and from the Board of Governors | Bryan Hill |
| One student elected by and from the Board of Governors | Ayushi Patel |
| One OIC member-at-large, elected by the Board of Governors | Joseph Pelletier |
| Non-Voting Resources | Current Member |
|---|---|
| Vice-Presidents | Bernadette Ardelli Kofi Campbell Peter Hickey |
| Director, Financial & Registration Services | Allison Noto |
| Board Secretariat | Louise Moss Meghan Lamontagne |
Governance & Nominating Committee
The Governance & Nominating Committee provides oversight on the Board’s governance stewardship, policies, and bylaws, including the Board’s orientation and development processes.
Membership
| Board of Governors Role | Current Member |
|---|---|
| Secretary (serves as Chair of this Committee) | Joseph Pelletier |
| Chair | Kevan Sumner |
| President & Vice-Chancellor | David Docherty |
| One faculty senator elected by and from the Board of Governors | Michelle Magnusson |
| One student elected by and from the Board of Governors | Charles Adamu |
| One OIC member-at-large, elected by the Board of Governors | Vacant |
| Non-Voting Resources | Current Member |
|---|---|
| Vice-Presidents | Bernadette Ardelli Kofi Campbell Peter Hickey |
| Board Secretariat | Louise Moss Meghan Lamontagne |
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee provides oversight and guidance on policies and matters related to human resources, compensation, and employee relations.
Membership
| Board of Governors Role | Current Member |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chair (serves as Chair of this Committee) | Quintin Pearce |
| Chair | Kevan Sumner |
| Treasurer | Dean Hammond |
| Secretary | Joseph Pelletier |
| One external Board member-at-large, elected by the Board of Governors | Sunday Frangi |
| Non-Voting Resources | Current Member |
|---|---|
| President & Vice-Chancellor | David Docherty |
| Vice-Presidents | Bernadette Ardelli Kofi Campbell Peter Hickey |
| Associate Vice-President, People & Talent | Kristen Fisher |
| Board Secretariat | Louise Moss Meghan Lamontagne |