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.
Board 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.