Board of Governors
Welcome from the Chair
Welcome to the official webpage of the Carleton University Board of Governors.
I am honoured to serve as your Board Chair, working alongside a compassionate and connected community of scholars, administrators, and supporters who are dedicated to a shared vision for purposeful change and who have the intelligence and drive to make it happen.
Together, we will celebrate our achievements, confront challenges, and explore opportunities for growth and excellence. As we embark on this journey, I am eager to engage, to listen, to learn, and to lead with integrity as we advance our vision to leverage the power of higher education as a force for good.
Thank you for your commitment to Carleton University and for joining us in our collective pursuit of academic excellence, inclusivity and diversity, innovation and community engagement.
As Chair, I am committed to collaborating closely with the Carleton community in pursuit of our strategic directions to not only Share, Serve, and Strive, but to be a smart, caring community that inspires and empowers change leaders to positively impact our world.
Feel free to connect with me by email at chairoftheboard@carleton.ca.
Sincerely,
Beth Creary
Chair, Board of Governors
Quick Links
2026 Founder’s Award Recipient: Duncan Watt
Watt dedicated more than 22 years of his career to Carleton as Chief Financial Officer, Associate Vice-President…..
Your 2026-27 Incoming Governors
Meet the newest leaders helping to guide our next chapter.
Board Schedule
View the 2026/27 Board schedule
News
652nd Board Meeting Summary – June 4, 2026
Academic Governance Changes: On the recommendation of Senate, the Board approved several academic governance changes to strengthen program sustainability and governance effectiveness: Towards Carleton@100 – A …
651st Board Meeting Summary – April 28, 2026
2026/2027 Combined Operating and Ancillary Budget The Board of Governors approved Carleton University’s 2026–27 Operating and Ancillary Budget, which reflects similar ongoing financial challenges facing …
A Conversation with Carleton’s Incoming Board Chair Christina Tessier:Leadership, Innovation, and Impact
The journey from leading Ingenium, Canada’s Museum of Science and Innovation, to chairing the Carleton University Board of Governors is defined by a consistent philosophy …