senate
Senate is responsible for the academic governance of the University and so it must be concerned with all matters that bear on teaching and research in the University; this includes the development of new initiatives, the formation of priorities, and the consideration and approval of policies.
2026 Meeting Schedule
Meetings are scheduled at 5:30 pm or 7:00 pm in Room 3210, West Mall Centre. The time of the Senate meeting is determined by the Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules (SCAR).
| Date of Meeting | Material Deadline – Noon | Distribution Date |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | December 11, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| February 2, 2026 | January 15, 2026 | January 23, 2026 |
| March 2, 2026 | February 12, 2026 | February 20, 2026 |
| April 13, 2026 | March 26, 2026 | April 3, 2026 |
| May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) | April 30, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| June 8, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| July 6, 2026 | June 18, 2026 | June 26, 2026 |
| September 14, 2026 | August 27, 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
| October 5, 2026 | September 17, 2026 | September 25, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
| December 7, 2026 | November 19, 2026 | November 27, 2026 |
| January 4, 2027 | December 10, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
Note: There is no scheduled meeting in the month of August.
Last updated: December 19, 2025
