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What is it?
The General Faculties Council (GFC) is the highest academic decision-making board on campus. It is a university committee that is on the same level as the Board of Directors. It makes decisions on issues such as which programs Mount Royal should offer, what their academic polices should contain, and other student and faculty related concerns.
Who sits on GFC?
The council is comprised of eight student representatives, 49 full-time faculty members, three part-time faculty members and 14 administrators.
What about committees?
GFC has several standing committees that require student representation. The current committees include Academic Program and Policy, Learning Outcomes Advisory Committee, Library Advisory Standing Committee, Research and Scholarship Advisory Committee, Bylaws and Striking Committee, and Student Awards Committee. There may also be opportunities for student representation on other university committees as needed.
How can students get involved?
The Students Association has a Student Academic Caucus that includes the GFC student members. A caucus is an old world term used to describe groups gathering to coordinate member action or to choose group policy. The caucus does this by meeting monthly to discuss the upcoming GFC meeting, committees, and academic initiatives or concerns, and in turn strategizes upon these discussions in order to be prepared for the actual GFC meetings and committees. Students who sit on the Student Academic Caucus may also be interested in representing students at academic and non-academic board hearings.
What is the time commitment?
GFC meets once a month during the school year. Student GFC members must also attend Student Academic Caucus, which meets for two hours each month. Additional committees and service on board hearings are optional; however, past students have realized a greater benefit with more involvement.
For more information, please contact the VP Academic
Contact
Erin Delamont
VP Academic
Phone: (403) 440-6402
Email: vpacademic@samru.ca
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