
“The affairs of the University shall be managed, supervised and controlled by a Board of Governors.” (Section 7(2), Bill Pr34, An Act respecting the University of St. Jerome’s College)
The University is federated with the University of Waterloo.
This authority and oversight extends to the Board of Governors’ responsibility over the mission and vision of St. Jerome’s University. Specifically, the Board oversees the mission driven activity of the University, aligning the objects and reputation of the University with its foundational mission as a Roman Catholic university.
The Board of Governors’ oversight includes direction of governance matters such as policy, and business and financial affairs through the approval of operating budgets, with respect to revenue and expenditures, and management of property. It is the Board’s primary duty to ensure St. Jerome’s University fulfills its legal and financial obligations as an institution. In establishing accountability and transparent reporting processes with the University administration, the Board sees to the responsible management of the University by its administrators.
The Board of Governors are entrusted with the well-being and health of the University, and thus, must act in the best interest of the University.
The 22-member Board is comprosed of members from the broader community, the St. Jerome’s University faculty, staff and students, and representation from the Congregation of the Resurrection of the Ontario-Kentucky Province and the Bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton, thereby ensuring that multiple and varied perspectives are considered.
To carry out the responsibilities of the Board of Governors, there are four standing Committees of the Board that report to the Board as a whole with recommendations for action and future direction.
Meetings held by the Board of Governors are open to members of the public, enabling them to be informed about the decisions made by the institution.
The Board of Governors has up to 22 members including the Chancellor, the President (Vice Chancellor) of the University, the Provincial Superior of the Congregation of the Resurrection, the Episcopal Delegate, two faculty members, one staff member, one student member, and up to 12 members at large. One Board member must be a graduate of the University.
Bruce Rodrigues
Bruce Rodrigues | Chancellor |
Scott Kline | Interim President (Vice Chancellor) |
Mary Ellen Cullen | Board Chair, Member at Large |
Mark Wendland | Board Vice Chair, Member at Large |
Anne Jamieson | Episcopal Delegate |
Rev. Murray McDermott, C.R. | Provincial Superior Congregation of the Resurrection |
Kathy Smidt | Alumnus, Member at Large |
Joe Varamo | Staff Representative |
Steven Bednarski | Faculty Representative |
Toni Serafini | Faculty Representative |
Frank Boerboom | Member at Large |
Ernest Doyle | Member at Large |
Cheri Chevalier | Member at Large |
Ken Lavigne | Member at Large |
Tony MacKinnon | Member at Large |
Ted McKechnie | Member at Large |
Michael Pautler | Member at Large |
Christopher Roehrig | Member at Large |
Laura Zilney | Member at Large |
Lauren Pazzano | Student Representative, Students' Union President |
Committee
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Members
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Committee Charter
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Mission Committee |
Laura Zilney (Committee Chair) Bruce Rodrigues Scott Kline Mary Ellen Cullen Rev. Murray McDermott, C.R. Anne Jamieson Joe Varamo Steven Bednarski Toni Serafini Chris Roehrig Lauren Pazzano |
Mission Charter 2016.pdf |
Governance Committee |
Tony MacKinnon (Committee Chair) Scott Kline Ken Lavigne Mark Wendland |
Governance Charter 2016.pdf |
Executive Committee |
Mary Ellen Cullen (Committee Chair) Scott Kline Mark Wendland Tony MacKinnon Ernie Doyle Laura Zilney |
Executive Charter 2016.pdf |
Finance Committee |
Ernie Doyle (Committee Chair) Scott Kline Mary Ellen Cullen Mark Wendland Frank Boerboom Ted McKechnie |
Finance Charter 2016.pdf |
Audit Committee |
Ernie Doyle (Committee Chair) Mary Ellen Cullen Mark Wendland Frank Boerboom Ted McKechnie |
Audit Charter 2016.pdf |
Meeting Date
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Meeting Agenda
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Approved Meeting
Minutes
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October 3, 2019
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December 5, 2019
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February 6, 2020
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Board Workshop
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Board Workshop
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April 2, 2020
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June 4, 2020
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2018/2019 Board Meetings
Meeting Date
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Meeting Agenda
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Approved Meeting
Minutes
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October 4, 2018
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December 6, 2018
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February 7, 2019
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Board Workshop
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Board Workshop
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April 4, 2019
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June 6, 2019
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Meeting Date
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Meeting Agenda
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Approved Meeting
Minutes
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October 5, 2017
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December 7, 2017
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February 1, 2018
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Board Workshop
(no agenda)
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Board Workshop
(no minutes)
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April 12, 2018
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June 7, 2018
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For archived Board meeting agendas and minutes please contact the Office of the President.
The St. Jerome's University Board of Governors has engaged in a Presidential Search. As outlined in the University's by-laws, a Nominating Committee has been formed to lead the search for the next President and Vice Chancellor. Updates on this process are available on the Presidential Search page.