Nomination, Selection, and Appointment Process
The Board of Governors appoints the Chancellor on nomination by the Alumni Council and after consultation with the ÂÜÀòÉäÇø Senate ().
In accordance with the Board-approved Chancellor Nomination, Selection and Appointment Procedures, a Chancellor Nomination Committee is formed when needed. The Nomination Committee issues a Call for Confidential Nominations which is distributed to the Board of Governors, members of the ÂÜÀòÉäÇø Senate, faculty and staff, student societies, the Alumni Council and members of the Alumni Association. Nominations remain open until the position has been filled.
The Chancellor position is a non-remunerated volunteer position with an initial three-year term.
Reappointment Process
If the current Chancellor is eligible for and agreeable to reappointment, the Review Prior to Reappointment Committee will be struck in accordance with Chancellor Nomination, Selection and Appointment Procedures approximately fourteen months (14) months prior to the re-appointment.
The Committee solicits feedback in confidence on the Chancellor’s first term. Solicitation of feedback include members of the Board, the Senate, the Alumni Council and Student Societies, and may include the broader University Community.
The Committee considers whether the Chancellor should be reappointed and makes a confidential recommendation to the Board and may provide summary supporting information or rationale to the Board if the Committee so desires.
With the recommendation of the Committee, the Board determines whether or not to reappoint the Chancellor for a second term.
The Board then informs the Committee and the Chancellor of the decision.
Chancellor Nomination, Selection and Appointment Procedures
Chancellor Position Description - Roles and Responsibilities