Finance & Investment Committee

The Finance & Investment Committee exercises oversight over the financial affairs of the University, including the review of tuition increases and the annual operating budget recommendations to the Board of Governors. The Committee approves the appointment of investment fund managers and approves investment decisions within the approved asset mix in compliance with the University’s investment policies and guidelines for all investment funds except pension investments.

The Committee exercises oversight and responsibility for compliance with the Board-approved Responsible Investment Policy for funds within the Committee’s authority.


  • The Chair of the Finance & Investment Committee is Michael Ashmore.
  • The Secretary to the Committee is Sarah Willey-Thomas.

Finance & Investment Committee - Membership

Last Updated: 1 May 2023

Constituency Name
Community-at-Large

Michael Ashmore [Chair]
Aubrey Basdeo
Russell Hiscock
Bilal Khan
Jagdeep Singh Bachher

Members (non-Board) Brian Lipskie

Finance & Investment Committee - Meeting Dates

2023-2024 Meeting Dates

Date Time Place
May 18, 2023 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Zoom
October 12, 2023 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Zoom
January 18, 2024 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Zoom
March 21, 2024 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Zoom

2024-2025 Meeting Dates

Date Time Place
May 30, 2024 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Zoom
October 10, 2024 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Zoom
January 16, 2025 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Zoom
March 20, 2025 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Zoom