Board of Governors’ Committees

Members of MSVU’s Board of Governors and, in some cases, members of the external community, participate in standing and ad hoc Committees designed to assist the Board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities to the University.

Standing Committees meet regularly and are accountable directly to the Board of Governors. They consider matters that fall within their specific areas of responsibility and bring recommendations to the Board for discussion and decision. Ad hoc Committees are formed to address a specific project or task and are only active until the assigned task is complete and recommendations are brought to the Board of Governors for decision.

To view the mandate, membership and terms of reference for the Board’s Committees (standing and ad hoc), please click on the arrow to the right of the Committee name to toggle the open/close of the section.

For further information on the Committees, please contact the Board Governance Secretary.

2026-2027 Board Committees - Meeting Dates and Membership

  • 2026-2027 Board Committee Meetings (coming soon)
  • Board of Governors – 2026-2027 Board Committee List (coming soon)

For additional information on Board Committee membership, mandates and Terms of Reference, please select individual committees below.

Updated:  July 20, 2026

Audit & Risk Committee

The Audit & Risk Committee provides assistance to the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities relating to financial accounting and reporting practices by overseeing the internal control environment and reviewing financial statements. As well, it maintains, by way of regularly scheduled meetings, a direct line of communication promoting transparency, honesty and ethical behaviour between the Board of Governors and the Auditors, thus ensuring the Auditors’ independence and an avenue for discussion with the Board of Governors.

Membership on the Committee and the Terms of Reference coming soon.

Updated:  July 22, 2026

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee facilitates the operations of the Board by reviewing the Board macro-agenda to ensure that the Board is discharging its responsibilities as efficiently and effectively as possible. Based on the macro-agenda the Executive Committee develops and plans the Board meeting agendas for regular meetings and the Annual meeting to ensure all appropriate matters are brought before the Board on a timely basis. In addition, the Committee assists the Board by responding to matters when it is impractical to call a full Board of Governors’ meeting. View the Executive Committee’s Terms of Reference for additional information on the composition and responsibilities of the committee.

Membership on the Committee coming soon.

Updated: July 22, 2026

Finance & Campus Planning Committee

The purpose of the Finance & Campus Planning Committee is to provide financial advice to the Board of Governors with respect to the University’s annual operating and capital budgets, funds, university fees, Government grants, borrowing of funds, unaudited financial statements, recommendations from other committees which have financial implications and other matters as presented by the University Administration and/or the Board of Governors. The Committee is also responsible for advising the Board of Governors on matters related to the physical layout and protection of university lands, buildings, grounds and related infrastructure, any proposed changes thereto, and for the acquisition and/or sale of real property.

Membership on the Committee and the Terms of Reference coming soon.

Updated:  July 22, 2026

Human Resources and Compensation Committee

The Human Resources & Compensation Committee provides advice to the Board of Governors on matters pertaining to the terms and conditions of employment of University employees; it develops and maintains human resource policies of the University.

Membership on the Committee and the Terms of Reference coming soon.

Updated:  July 22, 2026

Joint Board/Senate Liaison (JBSL) Committee

The JBSL Committee serves as a means of communication between the Board of Governors and the Senate on matters of common concern, with special reference to the task of linking academic goals and financial forecasts.

Membership on the Committee and the Terms of Reference coming soon.

Updated:  July 22, 2026

Nominating & Governance Committee

It is the responsibility of the Nominating Committee to propose governors from the community at large and to propose a slate of officers and Committee Chairs. The Committee is committed to ensuring the diversity of Mount Saint Vincent University’s Board of Governors and will endeavor to source skill-specific representation from Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. It also oversees policies and procedures relating to the governance of the University and reviews and provides advice on other matters as presented by the University administration and/or Board of Governors.

Membership on the Committee and the Terms of Reference coming soon.

Updated:  July 22, 2026

Advisory Committee on IT (Subcommittee of the Audit Committee)

The mandate of the Advisory Committee on IT is to assist and advise the Board of Governors in fulfilling governance responsibilities with respect to information technology, systems and cybersecurity. The Committee also assists the Board with establishing strategic plans, principles and policies relevant to information technology, systems and cybersecurity.  View the Advisory Committee on IT Terms of Reference  for additional information on the composition and responsibilities of the committee.  Membership on the Committee includes:

Membership on the Committee coming soon.

Updated:  December 11, 2025

Investment Committee (Subcommittee of the Finance & Campus Planning Committee)

The Investment Committee reports to the Finance & Campus Planning Committee and is charged with the oversight of the investment management of the Capital Funds, Endowment Funds, Women’s Studies Chair Funds and any other sums of money of the University, as directed by the Board of Governors.

Membership on the Committee and Terms of Reference coming soon.

Updated:  July 22, 2026

Presidential Evaluation Committee (Ad hoc committee)

The Presidential Evaluation Committee is tasked with evaluating the performance of the President with a view to recommending to the Board of Governors regarding a renewal of current contract.  The Committee endeavors to conduct its review within a two-month period and present its recommendation to the Board of Governors at least fifteen months prior to the expiry date of the President’s current term of office.  View the Presidential Evaluation Committee’s Terms of Reference for additional information on the composition and responsibilities of the committee.  Membership on the Committee includes:

  • Chair of the Board of Governors (Committee Chair)
  • Chair of HRGC
  • Past Chair of the Board
  • Vice-Chair of the Board
  • Congregation of the Sisters of Charity Representative
  • Board of Governors’ Representative
  • Senate Representative
  • Faculty Association Representative
  • Student Body Representative
  • Management and Professional Association (MPA) Representative
  • MSV Alumni Association Representative

Updated: August 23, 2023

Presidential Search Committee (Ad hoc committee)

It is the responsibility of the Presidential Search Committee to identify a candidate for the office of the President and to recommend this candidate of the Board of Governors for approval.  View the Presidential Search Committee Terms of Reference  for additional information on the composition and responsibilities of the committee.  Membership on the Committee includes:

Ex-Officio (Voting) Members

  • Chair of the Board (Search Ctte Chair)
  • Vice-Chair of the Board
  • Past Chair of the Board
  • University Chancellor

Appointed (Voting) Members:

  • Two additional members of the Board of Governors
  • Three members of faculty, at least one of whom must be a member of Senate
  • One member of the student body
  • One member of the alumni
  • One member of the Management and Professional Administrators (MPA)
  • One member of Management Forum
  • One Dean

Resources 

  • Director, Human Resources

Updated:  August 23, 2023