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Jim Dinning - 12th Chancellor

Dinning to encourage excellence and champion University of Calgary in the community.

 

 

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About Senate

The Vision Statement of the Senate is: Senate engaging community.

The Mission of the Senate is to:

- enhance the University's position in the community
- promote the University
- influence decision makers
- foster student interests
- promote and recognize excellence
- represent the public interest

The Goal of Senate:
Senate is the pre-eminent community body that works to increase:
- the value of university education to the citizens of Calgary and Alberta
- recognition among citizens of the contribution of the University of Calgary
- citizens' engagement in, commitment to and support of the University of Calgary

The work of Senate is directed by the following Guiding Principles:
- Senators, both individually and collectively, promote the University's accomplishments and aspirations for the future.
- Senate broadens the inclusion of citizens in the University.
- Senate nurtures pride in the University and raises commitment to participate in the building of excellence in the University.

 

"It is the duty of a senate to inquire into any matter that might benefit the University and enhance its position in the community."
~Post-secondary Learning Act, 2004 ~ Government of Alberta