Governance
Alberta University of the Arts follows a bicameral or shared governance structure as defined by the Alberta Post-secondary Learning Act.
This shared governance structure involves legislated bodies and representative groups that provide a voice and perspective of the university’s stakeholders to institutional decision making. Under this model, the Board of Governors has strategic and fiduciary oversight and responsibilities for the institution, while the General Faculties Council (GFC) has academic and student affairs oversight and responsibilities for the institution.
Day-to-day management of AUArts is the responsibility of the President and CEO, with the support of the President’s Cabinet, who works with both the Board and the GFC to accomplish the short-term and long-term goals of the institution within the mandate of the Alberta University of the Arts.
The representative groups, including the AUArts Students Association, AUArts Faculty Association, and the Alberta Union of Public Employees (AUPE) represent their groups in specific legislated areas and advocate for their members’ interests when engaging with the Board, GFC, President & CEO, and the President’s Cabinet.
Board of Governors
The Board of Governors plays a very important part in the ongoing governance of AUArts.
Board of GovernorsGeneral Faculties Council
General Faculties Council (GFC) is responsible for the academic affairs of the university, as well as having general oversight of student affairs.
General Faculties CouncilPresident & CEO
The President provides inclusive and strategic leadership by engaging with both internal and external partners to ensure AUArts provides future artists, craftspeople, and designers with an exceptional education that is relevant to the global community.
President & CEOPresident's Cabinet
The AUArts President’s Cabinet is the strategic leadership body of Alberta University of the Arts advising the President and CEO on all issues related to delivering academic excellence.
President's CabinetDeans' Council
AUArts Deans’ Council serves as an advisory committee to the President and CEO, the Board of Governors and the General Faculties Council and has the powers, duties and functions delegated to it.
Deans' CouncilSchool Councils
AUArts has four Schools for its degree programs - The School of Craft and Emerging Media, The School of Visual Art, The School of Communication Design, and The School of Critical and Creative Studies.
School CouncilsPolicies and Procedures
The AUArts Policy and Procedures website is the central repository that constitutes the official version of all University wide policies and procedures.
Policies and ProceduresAccess to Information and Protection of Privacy
This website is undergoing revisions due to changes in legislation.
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