Another Way to Get Involved

ARE THERE WAYS OTHER THAN MEMBERSHIP ON THE GOVERNING COUNCIL THAT ALLOW ME TO BECOME INVOLVED WITH GOVERNANCE AT THE UNIVERSITY?

Yes! You may also apply to be considered for a position as a co-opted (appointed, non-Governing Council) member of a Board or Committee.

WHICH BOARDS AND COMMITTEES HAVE CO-OPTED MEMBERS?

The Academic Board, Business Board, and University Affairs Board each have co-opted members. Co-opted members of the Academic Board may be members of one of its standing committees - the Committee on Academic Policy and Program or the Planning and Budget Committee.

(See https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/secretariat/page/governance-bodies for information about all Governing Council Boards and Committees.)

How does iT happen?

Every year, each Board appoints members to serve on its Striking Committee.

Membership of these Striking Committees consists of the Chair of the Board, ex officio, plus five members of the Board who shall be selected so that the Committee includes at least one administrative staff member, one alumni member, one Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council appointee, one member of the teaching staff and one student member. The Chair of the Board serves as Chair of the Striking  Committee. The Board’s voting assessors are invited to attend meetings of the Striking Committee in an advisory capacity.  

The Striking Committee meets to discuss applications made for available positions to serve for one year terms in the upcoming year. 

What do I need to do?

Upon the close of elections, a call for applications to serve as co-opted members will be distributed via e-mail. This usually occurs in February of each year so when you see the call for applications, have your application ready for submission! All applications will be verified and submitted to the Committee for their consideration.