Call for Nominations: Clerk of Senate
The Senate Executive Committee is releasing a Call for Nominations for the position of Clerk of Senate. The term for the Clerk of Senate is three years beginning on July 1, 2025, with eligibility for re-election.
Eligibility
Full-time tenure-track faculty members at Carleton University are eligible to apply.
Candidates with substantial experience in academic governance and direct experience in Senate are preferred.
Duties of the Clerk of Senate:
According to the Academic Governance of the University (AGU), the Clerk of Senate is responsible for:
- Managing the affairs of Senate
- Serving as Marshal of Convocation (*with the approval of Senate, the Clerk may delegate this position to another Faculty member.)
- Serving as Secretary of the General Faculty Board
- Serving as Senate Electoral Officer
- Managing Senate Committee memberships
In addition, the Clerk serves on several Senate Standing Committees including:
- Chair of Senate Academic Governance Committee
- Chair of Senate Committee on Medals and Prizes
- Secretary of the Senate Honorary Degrees Committee
- Ex officio member of Senate Executive Committee
- Ex officio member of Senate Committee on Curriculum, Admissions and Studies Policy
In addition to these formal responsibilities, the Clerk of Senate assists with the orientation process for new Senators.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should complete the following application form by October 31, 2024.
Senators supporting the candidate should email their statements of support separately to kathy.mckinley@carleton.ca. All materials must be submitted by the stated deadline of October 31, 2024.
Please direct any inquiries to:
Kathy McKinley
Assistant University Secretary
Carleton University
Kathy.mckinley@carleton.ca