Teaching, Learning and Library

Established as of 01 September 2026.

Composition

15 Senators (including 4 student members [at least one must be a graduate student] and 2 convocation members)

Ex Officio
Chancellor
President
Registrar (non-voting)
An associate vice-president academic, as designated by the Academic Vice-President
Director, First Nations House of Learning
The University Librarian
Director, School of Information
Chair of the Academic Policy Committee
Academic Director, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology
One representative from among the University’s 3M National Teaching Fellows or winners of the West Coast Teaching Excellence Award (British Columbia Teaching & Learning Council)
One representative of Student Development and Services, as designated by the Vice-President, Students
One representative from the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, as designated by the Dean

Quorum: 6 voting members

Terms of Reference

• To advise Senate and its committees on such matters of teaching and learning as it may consider appropriate, or as may be referred to it from time to time.
• To provide a leading forum for the discussion of the teaching and learning environment of the University, including the social and emotional well-being of all involved in the teaching / learning process.
• To assume responsibility in the evaluation and assessment of the evidence (data) pertaining to teaching and learning practices at the University and provide recommendations for the betterment of such practices on the basis of such evidence.
• To promote both Senate and University-wide discussion regarding matters of teaching and learning, inclusive of that arising in the research enterprise of the University.
• To make recommendations, as appropriate, on matters of teaching and learning.
• To advise and assist the University Librarian generally, and more specifically in:
  • keeping informed about the library needs of students, instructional and research staff, and the public, and in keeping the academic and wider community informed about the Library;
  • responding to the opportunities and challenges presented to the Library by changes in its institutional, technological, and commercial environments;
  • defining the functions of the Library and of library services within the University and wider community, and promoting a clear vision of the Library’s role;
  • ensuring that the Library maintains its capacity to preserve, manage, and develop its collections;
  • securing budgets in support of those goals; and
  • determining the optimal use of Library space and facilities.
• To make recommendations to the Senate with respect to rules for the management and conduct of the Library.

Membership

More information to come in the Fall of 2026.

Meeting Schedule

The Committee’s 2026-27 meeting schedule is expected to be confirmed in Fall 2026. Once finalized, meeting dates and related information will be posted on this page.