Academic Planning and Priorities Committee (APPC)

Composition

Chair:

• Provost & Vice-President, Academic (ex officio, voting)

Voting Members:

• Chair of  the TRU Senate
• Chairs of the following standing committees of Senate: Budget, Educational Programs, Research, Graduate Studies
• Six additional members of Senate, approved by Senate, selected to ensure that the composition of the Committee reflects the diversity of disciplines at the University.
• One staff member approved by Senate
• Two undergraduate students nominated by TRUSU and approved by Senate.
• One graduate student nominated by TRUSU and approved by Senate.

Ex Officio Non-Voting Members:

• Vice-President, Open Learning
• Associate Vice-President, Human Resources & Planning
• Associate Vice-President, Research & Graduate Studies
• Associate Vice-President, International and CEO Global Operations
• Executive Director, Aboriginal Education
• Vice-Provost, Students

Responsibilities

• Advise Senate on the mission statement and the educational goals, objectives, strategies and priorities of the University
• Following consultation with the Educational Programs Committee or the Graduate Studies Committee (as appropriate) and the Budget Committee, advise Senate on the establishment, revision or discontinuance of educational programs and other curricular changes requiring Senate approval
• Following consultation with the Educational Programs Committee or the Graduate Studies Committee (as appropriate) and the Budget Committee, advise Senate on the priorities for implementation of new programs leading to certificates, diplomas and degrees
• Following consultation with the Educational Programs Committee or the Graduate Studies Committee (as appropriate) and the Budget Committee, advise Senate on the establishment or discontinuance of Faculties, Schools, Divisions and Departments of the University
• Following consultation with the Research Committee and the Budget Committee, advise Senate on the establishment, revision or discontinuance of research centres, institutes, and research chairs and professorships, and other research-related matters requiring Senate approval
• Following consultation with other relevant standing committees, review and advise Senate on the terms of affiliation, articulation and other contractual agreements with other post-secondary institutions
• Following consultation with the Educational Programs Committee or the Graduate Studies Committee (as appropriate), the Budget Committee, and any other relevant standing committees, advise Senate on the number of students that may be accommodated by the university and policies for enrolment management
• Advise Senate on policies and processes for the development, review, implementation and communication of educational plans that support the priorities of the University
• Advise the Budget Committee of Senate on the academic priorities for the allocation of funds
• Review the reports and recommendations of the Educational Programs Evaluation Committee or the Graduate Studies Committee (as appropriate) and advise Senate on actions
• Establish such subcommittees as needed to fulfil the Committee’s responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned by Senate