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Who We Are

Chaired by the Chancellor of the University of Alberta, the Senate is an advisory body of community volunteers and university representatives which meets in plenary session four times each year.  The Senate serves as a bridge between the University and the communities it serves, and also provides a forum in which issues about post-secondary education may be discussed.

The mandate of the Senate is to inquire, promote and connect.

What We Do

Committees and working groups of the Senate undertake various initiatives in support of this mandate and in support of the Chancellor, who is elected to represent the public interest in the University of Alberta.  The Chancellor represents the University at ceremonial occasions, presides over all degree-conferring ceremonies of the University and confers the degrees, including honorary degrees.

Members of the Senate serve in dual roles as community representatives and University ambassadors, building relationships and advancing the reputation of the University through advocacy and celebration.

Current Activities and Initiatives

Nominations for the Chancellorship - Chancellor Linda Hughes will complete her term of office in June 2012.  Nominations are now being accepted for the Chancellorship.  Please follow the link below for a copy of the Chancellor nomination package.

Nominations for Honorary Degree Recipients - nominations are welcome year round for the University's highest honour.

Applications for elected positions on Senate - applications for a limited number of elected postions on Senate are now being accepted - the next deadline for applications is March 1, 2012.

Emil Skarin Fund - an endowment fund created in March 1976 from a donation from Mrs Ada Skarin in memory of her late husband Emil Richard Skarin.  Projects with an emphasis on the arts and humanities and of interest or value to the public may apply for assistance from the fund every two years.  Applications for 2013 will be accepted until June 21, 2013. 

U School - a program that offers elementary and junior high students from the inner city and other communities with socio-economic challenges a full week on campus to explore life and learning at the University of Alberta

Community Conversations with the Chancellor - a series of informal discussions on post-secondary education with leaders in communities across Alberta

Senate committees and working groups focus on areas such as student recruitment and retention, Aboriginal issues, and University of Alberta contributions to learning, discovery and citizenship.

Links

• 2012 Chancellor Nomination Package

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