Board of Governors
Overview
The Board of Governors consists of 11 members: the Chancellor; the President of the University; five members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council; two members elected by the Senate; one student who shall be the President of the Students' Union; and one member of the faculty, who is elected by members of Council.
The Board is responsible for overseeing the administrative and business affairs of the University. Within the University, the Board has ultimate authority in all matters related to the raising and spending of University funds, and the acquisition and management of University property. The Board has endorsed a strategy of decentralization that encourages fluidity and adaptability within the University structure, and permits adaptation to current and changing needs. The Board appoints the President of the University and approves and monitors their performance objectives.
Bylaws
The University Secretary is responsible for the maintenance and updating of the Board bylaws. The documentation contained herein is reviewed by the Executive and Governance and Nominations Committee of the Board. Any changes to the documentation and bylaws are approved by the Board of Governors.
The Board Bylaws are designed to provide a reference on Board operations, committee structure, Board evaluation and Board policies at the University of Regina.
For information on related Appendices to the Board Bylaws:
Appendix A: Protocol Agreement (PDF)
Appendix B: Board Skills Survey (PDF)
Appendix C: Guidelines for Determining the Locus of Decision Making by the Board and Management (PDF)
Appendix D: Audit and Risk Management Committee: Terms of Reference and Annual Work Plan (PDF)
Appendix E: Distinguished Service Award Committee: Terms of Reference and Annual Work Plan (PDF)
Appendix F: Investment and Infrastructure Committee: Terms of Reference and Annual Work Plan (PDF)
Appendix G: Governance and Nominations Committee: Terms of Reference and Annual Work Plan (PDF)
Appendix H: Human Resources Committee: Terms of Reference and Annual Work Plan (PDF)
Appendix I: Academic and Administrative Benefits Committee (PDF)
Appendix J: Non-Academic Benefits Committee (PDF)
Appendix K: Joint Pension Investment Committee (PDF)
Appendix L: Trust and Endowment Committee (PDF)
Appendix M: Board Evaluation Survey (PDF)
Appendix N: Compliance with Adapted TSX Corporate Governance Guidelines (PDF)
Appendix O: Performance Measurement Framework (PDF)
Appendix P: Board Event Attendance Guide (PDF)
Committees, Membership & Terms of Reference
Audit and Risk Management Committee
Terms of Reference and Work Plan (PDF)
Membership:
Board Member - Mark Lang (Committee Chair)
Board Member - Kyle Addison
Board Member - Monica Deters
Board Member - Karri Howlett
Board Member - Adynea Russell
Distinguished Service Award Committee
Membership:
Chair of the Board - Cadmus Delorme (Committee Chair)
Chancellor - Pam Klein
President - Jeff Keshen
Faculty Board Member - Andrew Cameron
Investment and Infrastructure Committee
Terms of Reference and Work Plan (PDF)
Membership:
Board Member - Leanne Bellegarde (Committee Chair)
Board Member - Kyle Addison
Board Member - Andrew Cameron
Board Member - Mahad Ahmad
President - Jeff Keshen
Governance and Nominations Committee
Membership:
Chair of the Board - Cadmus Delorme
Vice-Chair of the Board - Adynea Russell (Committee Chair)
Past Chair of the Board or Board Member - Mark Lang
Chancellor - Pam Klein
President - Jeff Keshen
Human Resources Committee
Membership:
Board Member - Karri Howlett (Committee Chair)
Board Member - Leanne Bellegarde
Board Member - Monica Deters
Board Member - Pam Klein
President - Jeff Keshen
Distinguished Service Awards
The Distinguished Service Award Committee is responsible to the Board on matters concerning the Board of Governors Distinguished Service Award (DSA
The Committee's duties are to:
- Review and make recommendations to the Board for approval of changes to the terms, conditions, and mode of recognition for the DSA, as required.
- Annually review nominations for the DSA and, when a suitable candidate is identified, recommend to the Board approval of the nominee to receive the DSA, which is normally presented at the Board’s December function/celebration.
- Annually review its terms of reference and recommend changes as required to the Board as appropriate
On behalf of the Committee, the University Secretary will issue a call for nominations for the DSA annually, normally in the fall.
Nomination Information
The nomination period is closed.
The Distinguished Service Award Advisory Committee
c/o University Secretary
AH 510, Administration-Humanities Building
University of Regina
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
or Email to: University.Secretary@uregina.ca
Any questions or comments may be directed to the University Secretariat office by email.
Meeting and Minutes
Tuesday, July 29 (Deadline for Agenda Items - Jul 15)
Tuesday, April 29 (Deadline for Agenda Items - Apr 15)
Tuesday, March 11 (Deadline for Agenda Items - Feb 25)
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Agenda (PDF)
- President's Report (PDF)
- Minutes