Composition
The membership of this Sub-Committee shall be the same as the membership of the Okanagan Senate Academic Building and Resources Committee:
- Nine (9) members of the Okanagan Senate appointed by and from the Okanagan Senate, who must include at least six (6) faculty members and two (2) students.
- No member of the Budget Committee shall hold an administrative appointment as a Dean, Principal, Associate Vice-President or Vice-President.
Quorum: 50% of voting members
Terms of Reference
- The Budget Committee shall:
- Meet with the President and assist in the preparation of the University budget; and
- Make recommendations to the President and to report to the Okanagan and Vancouver Senates at least annually concerning academic planning and priorities as they relate to the preparation of the University budget.
- To review the annual budget submission for the Office of the Senate and make whatever recommendations it sees fit to any office or officer of the University (Senate minutes, 17 May 2023).
- In advising the President on the University budget, the Budget Committee may request information on any of the University’s fund accounts.
Membership
Elected from Senate
Dr. Amir Ardestani-Jaafari
Dr. Peter Arthur (Chair)
Dr. Julian Cheng
Olivia Lai (Student)
Dr. Barb Marcolin (Vice-Chair)
Dr. Stephen O’Leary
Dr. Nikhita Obeegadoo
Toluwanimi Okunola (Student)
Dr. Samuel Roy-Bois
Ex Officio
Dr. Rella Ng, Registrar or Designate (non-voting)
Meeting Schedule
For the Council of Senates Budget Committee – Okanagan Sub-Committee meeting schedule, please see Okanagan Senate Academic Building and Resources Committee.
Meeting Minutes
For the Council of Senates Budget Committee – Okanagan Sub-Committee meeting minutes, please contact okanagan.senate@ubc.ca.