Senate Annual Report 24/25

Senate is pleased to provide a report on its work for the 2025/25 academic year.

The 2024–25 academic year marked a period of significant progress and transformation at Carleton University, set against a backdrop of continued change across the post-secondary education sector.

A major milestone was the appointment of Dr. Wisdom Tettey as Carleton’s new President and Vice-Chancellor, who also assumed the role of Chair of Senate in January 2025. His leadership coincided with several key developments in academic governance and institutional planning.

Key Highlights:

  • 6,752 graduates approved
  • 249 medals and prizes awarded
  • 3 honorary degrees
  • 2 new academic programs introduced
  • 18 new minors, concentrations, streams & specializations
  • 4 cyclical reviews reviews completed