BOG Report. September 26, 2007

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1 BOG Report September 26, 2007

2 Updates Have requested information from VP Operations surrounding Book Store markup as per Senator Lecce s s request. Have requested information regarding costs for eliminating OSAP deferral payment charges (the money we charge for paying tuition in 2 instalments). Had our BOG meeting yesterday, any pressing matters?

3 5 W s W s of the BOG BOG stands for Board of Governors Highest Governing Body of the University Charged with approving the University budget, setting the future direction of the University and monitoring the performance of Senior Administration. Meet 5 times a year along with 1 joint meeting with Fanshawe College for joint programs (Nursing etc).

4 Role of a Governor Governors come together not as representatives of their individual constituency, but rather as members of a constituency to bring a different perspective. They vote with the University s s best interest in mind. Often the best interest for the University is to keep students happy! Faculty Governors could not vote on labour contracts if they were just taking a union stance and Student Governors couldn t t vote on tuition if they were bias and not being impartial.

5 BOG has: In the last year Given guidance with integrating Robarts Approved buying 12 acres of land from Brescia for 3 million dollars. Approved the designs and construction of buildings like the Student Services Building and the Western Road Boulevard. Approved a 200 million dollar debenture. Approved the Campus Master Plan and Engaging the Future (University Strategic Plan) And much more

6 Who s s on the BOG 27 Members of the Board 5 Ex-Officio: Chancellor (Arthur Labatt), Mayor of London, Warden of Middlesex, President, Secretary 2 Appointed by London City Council 4 Appointed by Lieut. Governor-in in-council (Provincial Government) 4 Appointed by the Alumni Association

7 Membership Cont 2 Elected by Senate 2 Elected by the Faculty 3 Elected by the Students (2 Undergrad, 1 Grad) 2 Elected by the Administrative Staff 4 Elected by the BOG Additionally VPs and other senior administration of the University attend to present material.

8 Committees Committees of the BOG are extremely extensive and very influential. We have committees for EVERYTHING! Currently I sit on Thompson Recreational and Athletic Advisory Committee and the Executive Committee of the Alcohol Policy Review Committee. Some committees meet regularly (once a month), while others don t t meet unless an issue arises.

9 Why should you care BOG has a great deal of authority, influence and potential to help students if used properly. They are the only body with authority over tuition and are the people lobbying the Government for the University. Also can legislate in areas such as Dry O-Week O or Gazette most recently. Good USC/BOG relations are good for everyone.

10 What s s the Diff? The Senate and BOG are EQUALLY Important. Both Senate and BOG are mandated by the UWO Act. Senate has 18 Student Senators and deals with Academic issues, BOG has 3 students and deals with Administrative issues. Senators sit on BOG and Governors sit on Senate, lots of communication between these bodies.

11 Next Meeting Report on the September 27, 2007 Meeting of the Board of Governors As always, any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact myself at

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