Understanding Governance and Policy at the University of Waterloo

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am EST (GMT -05:00)

Understanding Governance and Policy at the University of Waterloo

Location: Needles Hall, Room 3407

Facilitator: Martin Cooke

Presenter: Genevieve Gauthier-Chalifour, University Secretary

Description

Effective leadership at Waterloo requires understanding how decisions are made, how policies are developed, and how authority flows through our institution. As a large and complex public university, our governance structures affect all aspects of our operations, from daily delivery of academic programming and research to the development of major strategic initiatives and change.  

Join University Secretary Genevieve Gauthier-Chalifour and members of the Secretariat for an interactive exploration of university governance. You'll learn how the Board and Senate function, understand the legislative framework in which we operate, and consider the critical role of Policy in your day-to-day leadership.  

This session will equip you with the governance knowledge you need to navigate decision-making processes and lead more effectively within Waterloo's institutional structure. 

Registration

Please email alp@uwaterloo.ca to reserve your spot in this session. An Outlook calendar invite will be sent out to you following your email.