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UCalgaryÌýfollows a shared governance model.ÌýShared governance includes extensive consultation and respect for a diversity of views, which is reflective of the university’s culture.ÌýA number of groups participate at various levels of governance at the university and bring the voice and perspective of the university’s stakeholders to institutional decision-making. Under shared governance, different individuals and groups are given primary authority for decisions within their area of oversight, and collaboration, consultation and cooperation are hallmarks of university decision-making. ÌýThe Board of Governors, General Faculties Council and Executive Leadership Team work together within their roles and accountabilities to govern the university at the highest levels.

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Board of Governors

The Board of Governors oversees the management and operation of the university’s business and affairs.ÌýThe Board oversees the development of the overarching strategic direction and policy framework for the university, ensures that the university’s activities are consistent with its mandate, oversees the efficient and effective use of financial and human resources to meet institutional objectives and ensures that institutional risk is appropriately managed. These duties are mainly discharged through oversight of the president and senior officers, who are responsible for the management and day-to-day operation of the university. In this way, the Board assumes responsibility for the stewardship of the university.ÌýThe Board derives its power mainly from the Alberta Post-Secondary Learning Act and shares governance of the university at the highest level with the General Faculties Council and the Executive Leadership Team.ÌýThe Board is a corporation named ‘The Governors of the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ’.

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General Faculties Council

The General Faculties Council (GFC) is responsible for the academic affairs of the university and has general supervision of student affairs, subject to the authority of the Board of Governors. Within its role, the General Faculties Council has primary responsibility for areas such as the academic and research plans, academic quality (pedagogy, learning and scholarship/research), programming, curriculum and methods of instruction, academic standards, research, and academic policies and awards. The General Faculties Council also provides input, advises and makes recommendations on institutional priorities, plans and policies.ÌýThe General Faculties Council derives its power from the Alberta Post-Secondary Learning Act and from the Board of Governors. The General Faculties Council acts as the voice of the academic community, providing vision and leadership to the academic community and bringing expertise and academic perspective to the governance of the university.Ìý

The Board of Governors oversees the management and operation of the university’s business and affairs.ÌýThe Board oversees the development of the overarching strategic direction and policy framework for the university, ensures that the university’s activities are consistent with its mandate, oversees the efficient and effective use of financial and human resources to meet institutional objectives and ensures that institutional risk is appropriately managed. These duties are mainly discharged through oversight of the president and senior officers, who are responsible for the management and day-to-day operation of the university. In this way, the Board assumes responsibility for the stewardship of the university.ÌýThe Board derives its power mainly from the Alberta Post-Secondary Learning Act and shares governance of the university at the highest level with the General Faculties Council and the Executive Leadership Team.ÌýThe Board is a corporation named ‘The Governors of the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ’.

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President and Vice-Chancellor

The President and Vice-Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the university, providing institutional leadership and oversight, developing and driving our mission, strategies and advancement, and acting as our chief advocate, principal ambassador and principal voice.Ìý

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Executive Leadership Team (ELT)

The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà is committed to student success, to excellence in scholarship, research and creativity, interdisciplinary teaching and research, and to return to community. The President's Executive LeadershipÌýTeam ensures that these principles govern our priorities and influence our strategic allocation of resources.

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Chancellor

The Chancellor is a passionate ambassador for higher education who represents the university at ceremonial occasions, presides over all degree-conferring ceremonies, chairs theÌý, works to enhance the university’s position in the community, represents the public’s interest at the university, and encourages the pursuit of excellence and the recognition of the university’s essential role in society.

Students’ Union

The Students’ Union (SU) is an advocate, activist, and representative of undergraduate students at UCalgary and serves to protect undergraduate student interests with the university and all levels of government.

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Graduate Students’ Association

The Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) represents the collective interests of graduate students to governing bodies of the university, all levels of government and the surrounding community of Calgary.

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Postdoctoral Association

The Postdoctoral Association (PDAC) provides a collective voice for the issues of particular relevance and interest to postdoctoral scholars and serves as a liaison withÌýthe administration of the university. The group also helps promote and develop training and career counselling for postdoctoral scholars.

The Faculty Association of the Áù¾ÅÉ«Ìà (TUCFA)

TUCFA is the association of academic staff members at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. Established under the Alberta Post-Secondary Learning Act, TUCFA is theÌýÌýexclusive bargaining agent forÌýacademic staff at UCalgary.

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Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE)

AUPE Local 052 represents the thousands of non-academic support staff employed at the Áù¾ÅÉ«ÌÃ. Local 052 is part of the education sector of the AUPE organization.Ìý

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Management and Professional Staff (MaPS) Executive Committee

MaPS Executive Committee members are elected representatives of management and professional staff on campus. The group works collaboratively to represent MaPS employees, to foster a culture of partnership in the leadership of the university and to promote a positive and productive work environment for MaPS employees.Ìý