BoG
Name 3 things that the Board of Governors is responsible for.
-Budget/Finances
-Property
-Administration
What is the Council of Senates?
Both Senates - Vancouver and Okanagan
What does the Provost's office do and who is the current Provost?
Academic decisions, oversees all the Deans
Gage Averill
What committee is responsible for Campus Vision 2050 (what committee did we send our submission to?)
Property Committee
Name 3 committees.
Employee Relations
Property Committee
Finance
Governance
Indigenous Engagement
Learning and Research
People, Community, International
Sustainability Committee
Name 3 standing committees
Academic Building Needs
Academic Policy
Admissions
Agenda
Appeals on Academic Standing
Awards
Curriculum
Library
Nominating
Research and Scholarship
Student Appeals on Academic Discipline
Teaching & Learning
Tributes
Senate Representatives
What is the Student Senate Caucus and what is one recommendation in Senate 2023?
Refer to doc
What is the Student Affordability Taskforce and what is one recommendation/theme?
Group put together by the BoG dedicated to addressing affordability issues on campus, has many recommendations for students including housing, food security, etc.
What is the act or legislation called that lays out the structure of UBC governance and the responsibilities of the Board?
University Act
What is the Academic Calendar?
The Academic Calendar is a comprehensive guide to all programs, courses, services, and academic policies at the University of British Columbia. The Calendar also serves as a record of many University academic policies and procedures.
What is the purpose of the Digital Assessment Tools policy?
-Cap on the cost/has to offer a free alternative
-Cannot be more than a certain % of grade
Who is responsible for tuition consultation with students (which UBC exec)?
What is the Board composed of (what kind of representatives)?
Chancellor
President
11 people by Lieutenant Governor
3 faculty
3 students
2 employees
What is the Senate composed of (name at least 3 members or reps)
18 students - 5 at-large and the rest from the different academic units
President and Chancellor
Provost
Deans
Faculty reps
Alumni (convocation)
What is one big issue that has been discussed by the Tributes committee in the last couple years?
Honorary degrees and Bishop O'Grady
Name one priority in last year's budget submission by the AMS
Refer to doc