The Victoria University Board of Regents is responsible for the appointment of the President and senior officers who carry out day-to-day management and administrative functions — the chancellor, college principals, registrar, bursar, chief librarian and others.
The Board must satisfy itself that there are resources, policies and practices appropriate for creating an environment conducive to a high-quality experience for students, faculty, librarians, and staff, and maintaining excellent relations with alumni.
The Board is also responsible for:
- Ensuring proper accountability of Victoria University's financial affairs;
- Managing and maintaining Victoria University’s property;
- Investing Victoria University's money, including donations;
- Administering the pension plan;
- Establishing faculties, departments and chairs;
- Approving collective agreements and employee policies
The Regents are elected by the constituencies they represent — students, faculty, Victoria College alumni, Emmanuel College alumni, United Church appointees, ex-officio members and discretionary.
More information about the governance framework of Victoria University can be found in the Victoria University Act and the Board of Regents Bylaw No. 1 and No. 2.
News/Updates
Nominations for Administrative Staff Seat on the Board of Regents
One (1) administrative staff seat on the Board of Regents will become vacant as of July 1, 2025, and nominations for election to that seat will be accepted between Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at 5 p.m.
The 2025 election will be conducted electronically through a secure online platform. Prospective candidates shall submit the nomination form electronically starting Monday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Please access the online nomination form here.
If you have any questions, please contact the University Secretariat at vicu.regents@utoronto.ca.
Nomination FormBoard Members
General Council of the United Church of Canada
Bhandari Deepak
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Rev. Adam Kilner
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Robert Pemberton, Vice-Chair (BoR)
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Vas Rao, Treasurer (BoR)
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Ephraim Stulberg
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Keith Thomas, Chair of the Board
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Ex officio
Professor Alex Eric Hernandez, Principal, Victoria College
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Professor HyeRan Kim Cragg, Principal, Emmanuel College
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Dr. Rhonda N. McEwen, President and Vice-Chancellor |
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Nick Saul, Chancellor
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Victoria College graduates
Brandon Bailey
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Kate Cassaday, Vice-Chair of GUA
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Cynthia Crysler, Chair of GUA
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Jane Huang
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James Janeiro
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Brian Johnston, Chair of Property Committee
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Ari Kopolovic
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Pamela Marchant
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Emmanuel College Alumni
Valerie DeSouza
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Rev. Lauren Hodgson
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Rev. Jason Meyers
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Emmanuel College Teaching Staff
Professor Judith Newman
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Professor Nevin Reda El-Tahry
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Victoria College Teaching Staff
Professor Julia Forgie
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Professor Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo
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Professor Mark Solovey
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Professor Marga Vicedo
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Professor Rebecca Woods
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Professor Christer Bruun
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Victoria College Students
Shane Joy
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Anemone Leigh Van Leeuwen
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Amy Mann
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Juhyung Yun, ex-officio
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Justin Liou |
Emmanuel College Student
Julian Munro, ECSS Chair
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Discretionary
Mark Austin
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Doug Houston
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Peter Politis, Vice-Chair of Property
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Secretary to the Board
Anwar Kazimi, Board Secretary
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Board of Regents Committees
The Board of Regents has five standing committees:
Schedule of Meetings
Meetings of the Board of Regents are scheduled to be held on the following days:
| Date | Time | Location | Meeting agenda |
| Oct. 10 | 4-6 p.m. | Wymilwood Lounge, Goldring Student Centre | Download here |
| Feb. 13 | 4-6 p.m. | Alumni Hall, Victoria College | |
| April 10 | 4-6 p.m. | Alumni Hall, Victoria College | |
| June 19 | 4-6 p.m. | Victoria College Chapel |
Meeting minutes
Board positions
How can I attend a Board meeting?
All meetings of the Board are open. Requests to attend a Board meeting should be made to the secretary no later than the day prior to the meeting at vicu.regents@utoronto.ca. Seating will be made available to members of the University community and the public, space permitting. Seats that have not been reserved will be available on a first-come first-served basis. All committee meetings take place in closed session.