Senate

Senate members visit the Katz Group Centre for Pharmacy and Health Research for their September 2024 Plenary meeting.2024-25 U of A Senators

SENATE'S ROLE

  • INQUIRE - Identify and explore issues, ask questions, seek community input, and offer recommendations based on experiences and initiatives both within and beyond the focus of post-secondary education.
  • PROMOTE - Advance the reputation of the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ through informal advocacy and celebration within circles of personal, professional, and community influence.
  • CONNECT - Build bridges, connecting ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ programs and people with initiatives and peers in the community while also engaging community leaders in University opportunities.

SENATE VISION

The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Senate, an independent body of diverse community leaders and University representatives, is valued for the role it places in successfully examining, fostering, and celebrating the achievements and excellence of the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥, resulting in an enhanced relationship with the community.

SENATE MISSION

'To inquire into any matter that might benefit the University and enhance its position in the community.' -

SENATE VALUES

  • INTEGRITY - Honest and ethical behaviour - as outlined in the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥'s Statement of Ethical Conduct.
  • LEADERSHIP and SERVICE - Commitment to Senate's values and operating principles, modelling exemplary leadership, and engagement in delivering Senate's mandate.
  • COMMUNITY and UNIVERSITY BALANCE - Reflecting the needs of both the University and the community.
  • COLLABORATION and TEAMWORK - Engaged with and demonstrating respect for Senate and University colleagues, stakeholders, and partners.
  • CREATIVITY and INNOVATION - Bringing forth novel approaches to address University and Senate issues and opportunities.
  • RESPECT FOR HISTORY and TRADITION - Providing effective stewardship of the University's rich history and traditions.
  • FOCUS ON RESULTS - Tenacious commitment to achieving Senate goals.

What We Do


Chancellor's Forum
Committees
Task Forces
Honorary Degrees
Book the Senate Chamber
Emil Skarin Fund
Representatives, Liaisons & Lay Observers

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Contact Us

Office of the Chancellor & Senate
322 Arts & Convocation Hall
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Edmonton, AB     T6G 2E6

senate@ualberta.ca
780.492.2268

Senate Staff Contacts