The Academic Planning and Priorities Committee of Senate, a standing committee of Senate, charged with the following functions and responsibilities:
a) To prepare for Senate consideration at its September meeting a five-year academic plan, taking into consideration the overall Academic goals of the University, financial and enrolment statistics, programme quality, and internal and external trends. This plan will identify programmes for expansion, continuation, and contraction. The Committee will reasonably ensure that appropriate consultation occurs with all constituents of the University community;
b) To advise the President on the construction and content of the Strategic Plan;
c) To conduct an ongoing internal/external review of the academic programmes of the University;
d) To advise on funding levels to support academic activities and related service functions, within the context of the overall institutional budget;
e) To recommend new faculty hiring;
f) To consider and make recommendations to Senate on such matters as may be referred to it.
