The Graduate and Research Council focuses on issues related to the academic quality of graduate studies and research activity within the University.
Membership
| Name | Appointment Type | Start of Term | End of Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivek Goel | Member, Ex-Officio, Vice-President and Chancellor | July 1, 2021 | June 30, 2026 |
| James Rush | Member, Ex-Officio, Vice-President, Academic & Provost | July 1, 2023 | June 20, 2025 |
| Charmaine Dean [Co-chair] |
Member, Ex-Officio, Vice-President Research & International | July 1, 2022 | June 30 2027 |
| Clarence Woudsma [Co-chair] (interim) |
Member, Ex-Officio, Co-Associate Vice-President, Graduate Studies & Postdoctoral Affairs | July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2025 |
| Bernard Duncker | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Vice-President, Interdisciplinary Research | September 1, 2022 | June 30, 2025 |
| Ian Mulligan | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Vice-President, Research Oversight & Analysis | July 1, 2022 | June, 30 2027 |
| Anna Esselment | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies Representative (Arts) | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2025 |
| Siva Sivoththaman | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies Representative (Engineering) | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2025 |
| Peter Deadman | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies Representative (Environment) | May 1, 2022 | April 30, 2025 |
| Brian Laird | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies Representative (Health) | October 1, 2024 | September 30, 2025 |
| Brian Ingalls | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies Representative (Mathematics) | July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 |
| Martin Ross | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies Representative (Science) | February 1, 2021 | January 30, 2024 |
| Ana Ferrer | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean Research Representative (Arts) | July 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 |
| David Clausi | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean Research Representative (Engineering) | September 1, 2023 | October 30, 2026 |
| Robert de Loe | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean Research Representative (Environment) | May 1, 2023 | April 30, 2026 |
| Marina Mourtzakis | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean Research Representative (Health) | July 1, 2023 | June 30, 2026 |
| Sue Ann Campbell | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean Research Representative (Mathematics) | May 1, 2023 | April 30, 2026 |
| Shirley Tang | Member, Ex-Officio, Associate Dean Research Representative (Science) | September 1, 2023 | August 31, 2026 |
| Julie Joza | Member, Ex-Officio, Director of Research Ethics | Ongoing | |
| Alfred Yu | Member, Ex-Officio, Assistant Vice-President (Research & International) | Ongoing | |
| Marianne Simm | Member, Ex-Officio, Director Graduate Academic Services | Ongoing | |
| Alison Hitchens | Member, Ex-Officio, University Librarian designate | Ongoing | |
| Neela Hassan | Member, Ex-Officio, President Graduate Student Association | May 1, 2023 | April 30, 2025 |
| Steven Bednarksi | Member, Faculty AFIW Representative | May 1, 2023 | April 30, 2025 |
| Mrittika Dreesha | Member, Graduate Studies Representative (Arts) | May 1, 2024 | April 30, 2026 |
| Nicholas Pellegrino | Member, Graduate Studies Representative (Engineering) | May 1, 2023 | April 30, 2025 |
| Vacancy | Member, Graduate Studies Representative (Environment) | ||
| Abhishesh Homagain | Member, Graduate Studies Representative (Health) | May 1, 2024 | April 30, 2026 |
| Joseph Meleshko | Member, Graduate Studies Representative (Mathematics) | May 1, 2023 | April 30, 2025 |
| Carlee Anne Montgomery | Member, Graduate Studies Representative (Science) | October 16, 2024 | April 30, 2026 |
| Ashley Day | Secretary (non-voting) |
Resource Documents
Senate
Senate Committees
2024-2025 Meeting Dates
| Date | Time | Location | Submission date |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Needles Hall 3318 / Virtual option | April 15, 2024 |
| June 17, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Needles Hall 3318 / Virtual option | June 3, 2024 |
| September 16, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Needles Hall 3318 / Virtual option | August 26, 2024 |
| October 21, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Needles Hall 3318 / Virtual option | September 30, 2024 |
| November 18, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Needles Hall 3318 / Virtual option | November 4, 2024 |
| January 27, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Needles Hall 3318 / Virtual option | January 6, 2025 |
| March 17, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Needles Hall 3407 / Virtual option | February 24, 2025 |
| April 7, 2025 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Needles Hall 3318 / Virtual option | March 17, 2025 |