BOARD of GOVERNORS
governance and human resources Committee
Mandate
The Governance and Human Resources Committee (“the Committee”) strives to strengthen and enhance the Board of Governors’ roles and responsibilities and is advisory to the Board of Governors of Grant MacEwan University (“the Board”). The role of the Committee is to provide a focus on governance and people resources. The Committee assesses and makes recommendations to the Board regarding the Board’s effectiveness; provides direction regarding on-going member development; and leads the process for recommending member criteria to the government for consideration when appointing new members. The Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its obligations relative to human resource and compensation matters; to establish a plan of continuity and development of senior management; and to oversee the development and implementation of human resource strategy, policy and practices.
Governance and Human Resources Committee
Meetings 2024-25
Meetings are from 4 to 6 p.m. and virtual.
| Meeting Date | Call for Agenda Items | Submission of Attachments |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2024 | September 9, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
| December 4, 2024 | November 8, 2024 | November 22, 2024 |
| March 12, 2025 | February 18, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| June 4, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | May 23, 2025 |
Governance and Human Resources Committee
Members 2024-25
| Member | Role/Position | Term End |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Sopkow | Committee Chair, Alumni Member | July 15, 2026 |
| Reg Joseph | Public Member | April 20, 2024 |
| Victor Cui | Public Member | October 29, 2025 |
| Carolyn Graham | Board Chair, Public Member (ex-officio) | August 14, 2025 |
| Adam Guiney | Board Vice-Chair, Public Member (ex-officio) | August 14, 2025 |
| Linda Banister | Public Member | April 21, 2026 |
| Annette Trimbee | President and Vice-Chancellor (ex-officio, non-voting) | Ongoing |
| Anthony Fields | Chancellor (ex-officio) | Ongoing |