General Faculties Council (GFC)

As set out in the Alberta Post-Secondary Learning Act, subject to the authority of the Board, General Faculties Council (GFC) is responsible for the academic and student affairs of the University.

GFC is Chaired by the President and is composed of 158 members, including all university Vice-Presidents, all Faculty Deans, professors, students, librarians, and academic and non-academic staff.

• GFC Academic Planning Committee
• GFC Committee on the Learning Environment
• GFC Executive Committee
• GFC Executive Subcommittee on Governance and Procedural Oversight
• GFC Facilities Development Committee
• GFC Nominating Committee
• GFC Programs Committee
• GFC Student Conduct Policy Committee
• GFC University Teaching Awards Committee
• GFC Committee on the Documentation of Indigeneity
• Council on Student Affairs
• Other Committees to which GFC Elects

Guiding Documents

Approved by GFC April 21, 2017 and March 22, 2022:

• Principles for General Faculties Council Delegation of Authority
• Principles for General Faculties Council Standing Committee Composition
• Roles and Responsibilities of Members
• Meeting Procedural Rules

Notification of GFC standing committee Meeting Materials

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FOIP

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