Senate
Sometimes described as the University's ‘window on the world', the Senate could also be described as the world's window on the University. The Senate of the University of Regina includes representatives from over 40 professional/occupational organizations, 14 alumni representatives from 11 electoral districts throughout Saskatchewan, the present and past chancellors of the University, as well as the minister and deputy minister of Advanced Education. Joining these external members are the president, vice-presidents, and academic and student affairs associate vice-presidents, the heads of federated and affiliated colleges, deans and academic directors, and six student representatives. The Chancellor is the chair of Senate, and the President is Senate’s vice-chair.
The University of Regina Act establishes Senate as the senior academic decision-making body. Its primary responsibility is to consider and decide on academic matters referred to it by Council, particularly concerning: student appeals; student discipline; granting of degrees (including honorary degrees), diplomas and certificates; establishment of faculties, schools, departments, chairs and courses of instruction or major changes therein (on academic grounds); establishment of advisory councils; admission requirements; academic standards for students; and applications for affiliation and federation. In essence, the Senate cannot act independently on academic matters - it requires recommendations from Council, and decisions with significant resource implications are subject to Board approval.
The Senate by-laws establish each faculty and identify the membership on each faculty council. Each faculty council has representation from other faculties, Senate, and the senior administration.
Senate has several standing committees, some of which are more active than others: Affiliation and Federation, Student Appeals, By-Laws, Executive, Membership and Elections and Nominating.
The Joint Senate and Council Committee on Ceremonies is a joint standing committee of both Senate and Council.
Senate currently meets three times per year (normally in February, June and October).
Chancellor
Cadmus Delorme, B.Admin, MPA, ICD.D
Cadmus Delorme is a Founding Partner of Flowing River Capital Group, which includes companies like OneHoop Advisory Services. In this capacity, he serves as the Chair for numerous portfolio companies. Previously, Cadmus served as Chief of the Cowessess First Nation from 2016 to 2023. Cadmus' work, both with his current companies and during his time as Chief, is centered on three core pillars: economic self-sustainability, political sovereignty, and cultural rejuvenation. He emphasizes the vital role that both Canadians and Indigenous Peoples must play today, recognizing their shared history and advocating for long-term strategic relationships to build a society where all can thrive.
Cadmus is a proud member of the Cowessess First Nation and has a long history with University of Regina and its affiliated colleges. Growing up in Cowessess and the surrounding First Nations communities, Cadmus earned his Grade 12 diploma from the Cowessess Community Educational Centre. He continued his education at the First Nations University of Canada, a federated college of the University of Regina, graduating in 2013 with a Bachelors in Administration. In 2016, Cadmus earned a graduate degree in Public Administration from the Johnson Shoyama School of Public Policy. He also holds an Institute of Corporate Directors Designation (ICD.D) from Rotman University, in affiliation with the Kenneth Levene Graduate School of Business. In recognition of his achievements, Cadmus received an Honorary Degree in Applied Studies from the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Institute in 2023 and an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Laws from Athabasca University in 2025.
Senate Bylaws
The Senate Bylaws (PDF) were approved by the University of Regina Board of Governors on July 10, 2020.
Membership of the Senate
The membership of the Senate includes the following persons by virtue of their offices:
- the present and past chancellors of the University
- the president of the University
- the vice-presidents of the University
- the Minister of Advanced Education
- the Deputy Minister of Advanced Education
- the heads of federated or affiliated colleges of the University
- the deans or acting deans of faculties that are now or may hereafter be established by the University
- such other deans of academic and student affairs
- such directors as are nominated by the president and approved by the Senate
- 14 members of Convocation representing 11 electoral districts are elected to the Senate by Convocation
- six students of the University are elected to Senate by the students registered in the University
- Any professional society, group or organization in the Province that, in the opinion of the Senate, contributes in a significant way to the social, economic and cultural welfare of the Province may, with the consent of the Senate, be represented on that body. The current Senate has representatives from 43 different organizations.
Because of its broad public representation, the Senate has been described as the University's "window on the world." Its functions in this respect are of utmost importance. Its general area of concern is the academic welfare of the institution and, within this area, it has a variety of duties and powers. Most of the broader issues of academic policy within the University are reserved for its approval. In another role, it acts as an ultimate court in academic affairs.
2026-2027 Senate Membership (PDF)
2026-2027 Senate Committee and Faculty/Academic Unit Council Memberships (PDF)
Senate Index
The Senate Index is a record of programs approved and other decisions for the periods.
February 2017 to June 2026 (PDF)
October 2006 to October 2016 (PDF)
October 1996 to June 2006 (PDF)
Senate Committees
Membership:
Chancellor (as Chair)
President and Vice-Chancellor (as Vice-Chair)
One Member of Senate present by virtue of their office
Two Other Members of Senate
University Secretary (Resource)
Terms of Reference:
The Executive Committee shall have the power to act on behalf of Senate whenever there is brought to the attention of the Executive Committee a matter which, in its opinion, ought to be disposed of prior to the next regular meeting of Senate.
- Decisions taken by the Executive Committee on behalf of Senate shall be communicated to all members of Senate and presented to Senate at its next meeting for approval or modification
- The Executive Committee shall perform such other duties as the Senate may from time to time direct.
- Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be at the call of the Chair.
- In the event of a vacancy in the role of Chancellor, the Executive Committee is responsible for recommending to Senate an appointee to fill the unexpired portion of the Chancellor's term.
Four members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum.
| Member | Postion | End of Term |
| Chancellor | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| President | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| University Secretary | Resource | N/A |
| Christie Schultz | Academic Member | 2028 |
| William Wells | Elected or Appointed | 2028 |
| Jim Tomkins | Elected or Appointed | 2027 |
Membership:
Chancellor
President and Vice-Chancellor
Two members of Senate elected as District Representatives
Two other members of Senate
Univeristy Secretary (Resource)
Terms of Reference:
The Nominating Committee shall have the responsibility to:
- Nominate members of Senate to serve on its committees or other bodies to which Senate is entitled to name representatives.
- Make interim appointments of Senate representatives on Senate committees or other bodies.
- Review membershops on all Senate committees and make such recommentations as deemed appropriate.
- Make appointment recommendations to Senate for vacant district representative on Senate.
| Member | Position | End of Term |
| Chancellor | Ex Officio | N/A |
| President | Ex Officio | N/A |
| University Secretary | Resource | N/A |
| Phillip Choi | Academic/Professional | 2028 |
| Bilkies McKen | Academic/Professional | 2028 |
| Art Wakabayashi | Academic/Professional | 2028 |
| John Bumbac | Elected | 2027 |
Membership:
Chancellor
President and Vice-Chancellor
Two members of Senate present by virtue of their office
Two other members of Senate
One student member of Senate
University Secretary (Resource)
Terms of Reference:
The Membership and Elections Committee shall have the responsibility to:
- Consider and review applications from Professional Societies for Senate membership and make recommendations thereon to Senate.
- From time to time, review existing Senate membership and make recommendations for appropriate courses of action to Senate.
- Advise the Secretary on such matters pertaining to Senate elections as the Secretary may from time to time refer to the Committee
| Member | Position | End of Term |
| Chancellor | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| President | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| University Secretary | Resource | N/A |
| Erin Oldford | Academic Member | 2028 |
| Nilgun Onder | Academic Member | 2027 |
| Femi Ogunrinde | Elected or Appointed | 2027 |
| Vacant | Elected or Appointed | 2028 |
| TBD | Student Member | 2027 |
Membership:
Chancellor
President and Vice-Chancellor
One member of Senate present by virtue of their office
One President of an Affiliated College
One President of a Federated College
Two other members of Senate
Univeristy Secretary (Resource)
Terms of Reference
The Affiliation and Federation Committee shall have the responsibility to:
- Periodically review and make recommendations concerning Senate policy in relation to federation and affiliation.
- Receive and review recommendations from Council concerning applications for affiliation and federation.
- Act on matters concerning applications for affiliation and federation as members of an Ad Hoc Joint Committee of Senate and Council on Affiliation and Federation.
| Member | Position | Term |
| Chancellor | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| President | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| University Secretary | Resource | N/A |
| Brett Vandale | Affiliated College | 2028 |
| David Dick | Academic Member | 2027 |
| Tom Phenix | Federated College Head | 2027 |
| Lindsay Folk | Elected or Appointed | 2028 |
| Tania Andrist | Elected or Appointed | 2028 |
Membership:
Chancellor
President and Vice-Chancellor
Five members of Senate
University Secretary (Resource)
Terms of Reference:
The Committee to review the Bylaws of Senate shall have the responsibility to:
- As required, consider amendments to the Bylaws.
- Review and consider amendments to the Act.
| Member | Position | End of Term |
| Chancellor | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| President | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| University Secretary | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| Ward Strueby | Elected or Appointed | 2027 |
| Monica Deters | Elected or Appointed | 2027 |
| Tania Andrist | Elected or Appointed | 2027 |
| Pam Klein | Elected or Appointed | 2028 |
| Michelle James | Elected or Appointed | 2028 |
Membership:
Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor (Chair)
2 Deans (all remaining Deans or Directors listed in Bylaws 6.2 and 6.3 may act as alternates)*
1 undergraduate member of the University of Regina Students Union (and 1 alternate)**
1 member of the Graduate Students Association (and 1 alternate)**
3 other members of Senate (and 3 alternates)
University Secretary (Resource)
* Deans or Directors listed in Bylaws 6.2 and 6.3 may only hear cases which do not involve students from their Faculty or Academic Unit.
** Preferably but not necessarily student members of Senate.
Term of Membership: one year, renewable for up to 2 years, for the student members, and 2 years for other committee members. Terms of members are staggered.
Quorum: All eight members of the Senate Appeals Committee must be present to constitute quorum.
Note: In the event that Quorum is not met when a hearing is scheduled, the Chair may ask the Appellant and the Respondent if they agree to waive the Quorum requirement and if they are prepared to proceed before the Committee members present at that hearing. The Appellant and the Respondent must both agree, in writing, to waive the Quorum requirement and to proceed
with the Committee as comprised. If they do not both agree, the hearing will be rescheduled.
Terms of Reference for the Senate Appeals Committee:
To act as an appeal review tribunal for decisions of the Council Discipline Committee and the Council Committee on Student Appeals, in accordance with section 33(1)(e) of the Act.
The Committee will uphold the decision of the Committees being appealed from unless the appellant can demonstrate that the decision was contrary to the evidence presented or manifestly unfair to the appellant.
The Committee will report its decisions, for information only, along with any minority dissenting opinion, to the next regular meeting of Senate. The decision of the Committee is final.
| Member | Position | End of Term |
| Chancellor or Vice-Chancellr | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| University Secretary | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| Vacant | Dean | 2028 |
| Cathy Rocke | Dean | 2027 |
| Holly Paluck | Elected or Appointed | 2028 |
| Paul Ottmann | Elected or Appointed | 2027 |
| Pam Klein | Elected or Appointed | 2027 |
| Femi Ogunrinde | Elected or Appointed | 2028 |
| Jim Tomkins | Elected or Appointed | 2027 |
| Vacant | Elected or Appointed | 2028 |
| TBD | Student Member (UG) x2 | 2027 |
| TBD | Student Member (GR) x2 | 2027 |
Committee Membership:
2 Members of Council
2 Members of Senate
1 Member appointed by the Alumni Association
Ex-Officio:
Chancellor
President and Vice-Chancellor (Chair)
University Secretary
Resource: University Secretariat
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Have general responsibility for all ceremonial functions associated with the University.
- Review the relevant sections of the Senate By-Laws relating to the Convocation ceremonies and recommend changes to Council and Senate.
- Advise the Chancellor and/or President, when requested to do so, with respect to official delegates to represent the University at ceremonial functions.
- Determine appropriate guidelines and criteria for the awarding of honorary degree.
- Invite, receive and review suggestions for candidates to whom honorary degrees might be awarded.
- Recommend for approval to Council and Senate candidates for honorary degrees.
- Provide adequate resumes for all honorary degree candidates recommended to Council and Senate.
- Approve convocation hoods when requested by faculty for new degrees.
| Member | Position | End of Term |
| Chancellor | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| President and Vice-Chancellor | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| University Secretary | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| Registrar | Ex-Officio | N/A |
| Femi Ogunrinde | Senate Member | 2027 |
| Lindsay Folk | Senate Member | 2028 |
| Wes Pearce | Council Member - MAP | 2028 |
| Vacant | Council Member | |
| Appointed by Alumni Association | Alumni Association |
Senate Meeting Schedule, Agenda, Minutes
Wednesday, June 16, 2027
- Agenda (PDF)
- Minutes (PDF)
Friday, February 5, 2027
- Agenda (PDF)
- Minutes (PDF)
Friday, October 16, 2026
- Minutes
- Agenda
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Minutes
- Agenda (PDF)