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Mission and Mandate of the University Secretariat
Our mission is to guide and facilitate the responsible and transparent decision-making processes for the governing bodies of McMaster University. We achieve this mission through our expertise and breadth of knowledge in the following five areas of our mandate:
- provision of professional support to the Board of Governors, Senate, University Planning Committee and their respective committees, councils and advising bodies;
- facilitation of University policy development and renewal, including documentation and interpretation;
- coordination of Senate & Board elections and executive searches for senior administration appointments;
- supervision of the legal responsibilities for all tribunal hearings; and
- oversight of information governance and compliance with privacy laws.
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Bulletins, Lists & Updates Learn More
Senate Bulletins, Policy Updates, and Lists for Honorary Degree Recipients, Board Chairs, Distinguished University Professors, and University Scholars
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Elections Learn More
Elections for various governing bodies at McMaster, for students (graduate and undergraduate), teaching staff, and non-teaching staff
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Hearings & Appeals Learn More
Student appeals; faculty discipline, grievances, tenure & promotion appeals; research integrity hearings
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Policies, Procedures & Guidelines Learn More
University Policies, Procedures and Guidelines which have been approved by the Senate and/or the Board of Governors.
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Privacy at McMaster Learn More
Advice, guidance, and policy direction to ensure McMaster’s compliance with the FIPPA, PHIPA, CASL, and other relevant legislation.
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Senior Executive Officers Learn More
Senior Executive Officers of the University, and Selection Committees.
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University Act & By-Laws Learn More
McMaster University Act, Board of Governors By-Laws, Senate By-Laws, and Faculty By-Laws