
Events
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 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.
Meetings will typlically begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be held on the St. Jerome's University campus, in the Board and Senate Room, Sweeney Hall Room 1001. Please contact katrina.kaczala@uwaterloo.ca if you wish to attend a Board of Governors meeting.
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 | Chancellor |
Peter Meehan | President (Vice Chancellor) |
Carol Ann MacGregor | Vice President Academic and Dean |
Fr. Tim Uniac, C.R. | Provincial Superior Congregation of the Resurrection |
Anne Jamieson | Episcopal Delegate |
Michael Pautler | Board Chair, Member at Large |
Mark Wendland | Board Vice Chair, Member at Large |
Cheri Chevalier | Graduate Member, Member at Large |
Melissa Carvalhal | Staff Member |
Roberta Cauchi-Santoro | Faculty Member |
J. Andrew Deman | Faculty Member |
Sinead Costello | Student Member |
Michael Braga | Member at Large |
Cynthia Davis | Member at Large |
Melanie Garaffa | Member at Large |
Benjamin Mathew | Member at Large |
Alan Rego | Member at Large |
Andrew Turczyniak | Member at Large |
Deron Waldock | Member at Large |
Alayna Woodley | Member at Large |
Committee
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Committee Charter
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Mission Committee |
Cheri Chevalier (Committee Chair) Melissa Carvalhal Roberta Cauchi-Santoro Sinead Costello Andrew Deman Anne Jamieson Carol Ann MacGregor Benjamin Mathew Peter Meehan Michael Pautler Alan Rego Bruce Rodrigues Fr. Tim Uniac |
Mission Committee Charter |
Governance and Nominations Committee |
Cynthia Davis (Committee Chair) Melanie Garaffa Peter Meehan Andrew Turczyniak Mark Wendland Alayna Woodley |
Governance and Nominatations Committee Charter |
Finance and Audit Committee |
Mark Wendland (Committee Chair) Michael Braga Deron Waldock Peter Meehan Michael Pautler |
Finance and Audit Committee Charter |
Executive Committee |
Michael Pautler (Committee Chair) Cheri Chevalier Cynthia Davis Peter Meehan Andrew Turczyniak Mark Wendland |
Executive Committee Charter |
Meeting Date
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Meeting Agenda
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Approved Meeting
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October 13, 2022
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December 8, 2022
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February 9, 2023
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Board Workshop
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Board Workshop
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March 2, 2023
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April 13, 2023
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Annual General Meeting:
June 8, 2023
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Approved Meeting
Minutes
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October 28, 2021*
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Annual General Meeting:
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August 26, 2020
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February 4, 2021
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Board Workshop
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Board Workshop
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Annual General Meeting:
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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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2018-2019 Board Meetings
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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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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
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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.
June 2020
St. Jerome’s University Board of Governors is committed to making our campus a safe place for all students, free from all forms of racism and oppression.
The Board of Governor’s full statement and commitments can be found here.
St. Jerome’s University is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on our Board of Governors commencing this Fall 2023 for a three year period.
St. Jerome’s University is committed to promoting diversity, advancing equity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging within the University community. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and we welcome individuals from all faith traditions and cultural backgrounds into our community to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2023. Full details about the position and how to apply can be found here.