University Senate - Quality of Life Committee

The membership of the Quality of Life Committee is as follows:

a. Head of Student Services
b. Associate Registrar, Enrollment (non-voting)
c. Manager, Student Experience (non-voting)
d. Director, Student Life
e. Director, Internationalization
f. Director, Health, Counselling & Accessible Learning
g. Students’ Union Vice-President Academic (SUVP Academic)
h. Three faculty senators elected by Senate
i. Two incumbent student senators nominated by the SUVP Academic, elected by Senate
j. Three other students selected by the SUVP Academic in consultation with the Student Senators’
Caucus

Terms of Reference:

1. The Committee shall be concerned with matters pertaining to the promotion of a quality of life
conducive to the personal growth of St. Francis Xavier University students. This Committee shall
report and make recommendations to the Senate on the development or maintenance of programs and services which serve to nurture students’ personal well-being and a healthy community. As required, this Committee may also invite the Director of Student Life to speak about discipline and other matters.

2. The Committee shall deal mainly with matters of student life including:
a. The program of extra-curricular activities including athletic, cultural and social events;
b. Student – faculty – administration relationships;
c. The program of student services;
d. The provision of required physical facilities;
e. The inclusion of all students into all facets of campus life;
f. Establishing policies pertaining to student conduct and discipline;
g. Other efforts to promote the physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being of students.

3. The Committee may, with approval of Senate, include any other aspect of University life which it
sees as affecting the quality of life at St. Francis Xavier University.

4. In pursuance of its objectives, the Committee shall:

a. Normally be co-chaired by the Head of Student Services and a student;
b. Consult with and advise other committees and officials on matters pertaining to its
objectives;
c. Serve as a forum for suggestions and recommendations from individuals in the university
community;
d. Make recommendations to Senate and/or appropriate officials for the implementation of
programs, activities or services important to achieving its objectives.

ELECTED BY: Senate
DATE: April and October
TERM: One year (Students); Three years (Faculty)
NUMBER: Three faculty serving on Senate; two student senators; and three other students

COMMITTEE ELECTED BY

University Senate

COMMITTEE ACTIVE/INACTIVE/OBSOLETE

Active

Committee Membership

25 members.