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.
2025-2026 Senate Members (PDF)
2025-2026 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 2025 (PDF)
October 2006 to October 2016 (PDF)
October 1996 to June 2006 (PDF)
Senate Meeting Schedule, Agenda, Minutes
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
- Minutes
- Agenda
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
- Minutes
- Agenda (PDF)