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Governance & Administration

As a bicameral institution, Carleton University’s governance is shared by the Board of Governors and the Senate. The University Governance Secretariat links these governing bodies with the university’s administration.

Board of Governors

As the university’s corporate body, the Board of Governors oversees budgetary and infrastructure decisions and appoints senior executives.

Senate

As the university’s highest academic body, the Senate oversees key decisions on programs, curriculum and academic regulations.

University Leadership

Carleton’s senior leadership team provides strategic direction and oversight, guiding the university’s academic, research and student-focused priorities. Through formal decision-making and accountability structures, they ensure Carleton’s continued growth and success.

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Chancellor

  • Nik Nanos
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President and Vice-Chancellor

  • Wisdom Tettey
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Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

  • L. Pauline Rankin
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Vice-President (People, Finance and Operations)

  • Duane McNair
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Vice-President (Students and Enrolment)

  • Suzanne Blanchard
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Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International)

  • Rafik Goubran
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Interim Chief Communications Officer and Associate Vice-President (Communications and Public Affairs)

  • Christina Flavell
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Interim Chief Advancement and Community Liaison Officer

  • Corrie Hobin
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University Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

  • Amanda Goth
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General Counsel

  • Richard Sinclair
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Chief of Staff & Director, Government Relations

  • Alastair Mullin

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