OCAD UNIVERSITY SENATE
The Senate is responsible for the establishment and regulation of academic policy, standards and procedures at OCAD University. In particular, the Senate and its many committees are in charge of all matters pertaining to OCAD U’s academic resources, academic programming, academic strategic planning, student affairs and any other such matters relating to academic issues. Membership of Senate consists predominantly of senior faculty but also includes undergraduate and graduate student representation as well as a representation of the academic administration.
Committees of the Senate include: Senate Academic Policy & Planning Committee; Senate Academic Standards Committee; Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee; Senate Graduate Studies Committee; Senate Student Appeals Committee; Senate Continuing Studies Committee and the Senate Quality Assurance Committee. The Senate normally meets on the fourth week of every month during the academic year.
For further information on the Senate and its membership, please refer to the OCAD University Senate By-Laws or contact Hillary Barron, Manager, Academic Governance & Initiatives, Office of the Vice-President, Academic at hbarron@ocadu.ca or at 416-977-6000, Ext. 322.