Senate

The academic governance of the university is vested in the senate
(Yukon University Act)

 

Senate meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month, September–June.
Regular meetings are open to the public, excluding in-camera items.
 

Senate terms of reference Senate SharePointAcademic/Senate Policies

Senate members

      Term #
President Dr. Lesley A. Brown / co-chair    
Chancellor Jamena James Allen    
Provost & Vice-President, Academic Dr. Shelagh Rowles    
Dean, Applied Science and Management Dr. Fiona Schmiegelow    
Dean, Applied Arts Dr. Andrew Richardson    
Registrar and AVP Student Life Erin McMichael Oct. 18, 2023–Oct. 17, 2026  
Director, Continuing Education Dan Anton    
Chief Librarian/designate Aline Goncalves    
AVP, Reconciliation Gä̀gala-ƛ̓iƛ̓ətko Nadia Joe Oct. 18, 2023–Oct. 17, 2026  
Student members Chris-lin Hvatum Apr. 20, 2023-Apr. 19, 2024 1
  Em Baker Sep. 19, 2023–Sep. 18, 2024 1
Community Campus Faculty members Cheryle Patterson Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 1
  Kevin Kennedy Jul. 1, 2021–Jun. 30, 2024 1
Faculty members, Applied Arts Amanda Graham Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 2
  Dr. Drew Lyness Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 1
  Dr. Victoria Castillo Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 2
  Nicole Rayburn Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 1
  Julie Hawkins Jul. 1, 2021–Jun. 30, 2024 1
  Kim Diamond Jul. 1, 2021 - Jun. 30, 2024 1
  Nora Hehemann Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 1
  Dana Jennejohn Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 1
  Faith Whiting Oct. 10, 2023–Oct. 9, 2026 1
  Laurie Parker Oct. 19, 2023–Oct. 18, 2026 1
Faculty members, Applied Science and Management Doug McRae Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 2
  Meagan Christie Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 1
  Dr. Joel Cubley Jul. 1, 2021–Jun. 30, 2024 2
  Dr. Kathryn Aitken Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 2
  Sky Pearson Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 2
  Dr. Ernie Prokopchuk / co-chair Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 1
  Jeff Wolosewich Jul. 1, 2023–Jun. 30, 2026 1
  Dr. Tara Stehelin Oct. 17, 2023–Oct. 16, 2026 1
  Hillarie Zimmermann Sep. 21, 2023–Sept. 20, 2026 1
Faculty member, Open seat Liris Smith Jul. 1, 2022–Jun. 30, 2025 1


When the term of a member of the senate expires, the member continues to serve until reappointed or re-elected or until a successor is appointed or elected (Yukon University Act, s.27(2)).

Alternate and Resource members:

  • Gavin Gardiner, University Secretary and General Counsel
  • Dr. Bronwyn Hancock, Vice-Provost, Academic and Research
  • Michael Kulachkosky and Samara Robertson-Lawless, Associate Registrars
  • Peter Deegan, Vice-President, Finance and Administration & Chief Financial Officer

Senate Committees

For assistance, please contact University Secretariat.