Summary

The By-laws of the Faculty of Humanities establish a governance framework for Faculty operations. This framework includes details on membership, committee roles, elections, and procedural rules. By-laws facilitate efficient decision-making within the Faculty by clearly defining responsibilities, outlining curriculum and program development processes, and providing a structure to address equity, diversity, and inclusion. Faculty members, students, staff, and external stakeholders engaged in governance or academic activities within the Faculty would benefit from reviewing this document.
Key requirements include holding regular Faculty meetings, following detailed election procedures for representatives on various committees, and complying with established rules for proposing and approving curriculum changes and academic policies. Committees have significant governance responsibilities, ranging from academic planning to tenure decisions.

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Approved by: Senate
Date of Most Recent Approval: November 13, 2024
Responsible Executive: University Secretary and Chief Governance and Privacy Officer
Policy-Specific Enquiries: University Secretariat