Terms of Reference
5.12 The Sub-Committee on Equity is responsible for reviewing, recommending revisions to, and proposing and pursuing policies in the domain of equity that are within Senate’s mandate. Through a coordinating function, the Sub-committee also promotes action to be taken by other Senate committees on aspects of their mandates that relate to equity, recommending initiatives and policy changes to the committees, and regular reporting to Senate on the integration of equity considerations. In discharging its mandate, the Sub- Committee seeks such advice from and communicates with central equity bodies, Faculty Councils and their committees, as is necessary and desirable.
Committee Composition
The Sub-Committee is composed of the following individuals:
- Chair of Senate (or delegate)
- 2 additional members of Senate Executive (normally including one student)
- 1 Academic Policy, Planning and Research member designated by the Committee
- 1 Academic Standards, Curriculum and Pedagogy member designated by the Committee
- Vice-President, Equity, People and Culture, ex-officio
- Secretary of Senate (or designate), ex-officio
Reporting
The Sub-committee will report regularly to Senate Executive on its activities on a regular basis, including its consultations with other Senate committees on equity-related matters.