Committees
The Board of Governors is supported by the following committees.
Board Executive Committee
Board Executive Committee Terms of Reference
| Board Executive | |
| · Chair | Virginia May Katt (Vice Chair – Board) |
| · Vice Chair | Sue LeBeau (Chair – Board) |
| · President | Michael Green |
| Committee Chairs | |
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John Stenger |
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Susan Soldan |
Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee
Updated Finance Audit and Risk Management Committee Terms of Reference_2024 02 21
| Finance, Audit and Risk Management Committee | |
| · Chair | John Stenger |
| · Vice Chair | John Beaucage |
| · President | Dr. Michael Green* |
| · Governor | Dr. Shemer Ratner |
| · Governor | Dawn Morissette |
| · Governor | Dr. Killian deBlacam |
| · Governor | Peter Thai |
| · Non-Governors/Community Member | Brent Maranzan |
| · Non-Governors/Community Member | n/a |
| The non-voting members of the Committee shall consist of: | |
| · Vice-President, Administration and Chief Operating Officer · Associate Vice-President, Finance and Administration · Director of Finance · Director of Planning and Risk · University Secretary |
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*Only non voting for audit approvals.
Capital Master Plan subcommittee
Capital Master Plan subcommittee Terms of Reference
Membership
| FARM Committee Member (Chair) | Brent Maranzan |
| Governor | Dr. Shemer Ratner |
| Governor | |
| Governor | |
| VP Administration and COO | Ray Hunt |
| Provost and VP Academic | Dr. Celine Lariviere |
| AVP Finance and Administration | Lance Dyll |
| AD Equity and Inclusion | Dr. Joseph LeBlanc |
| Director Planning and Risk | Grace Vita |
| Director Information Technology and Facilities | Steve Kelly |
| AVP External Relations | Joanne Musico |
| Planetary Health Lead (or designate) | Dr. Elaine Blacklock |
| OPSEU Representatives | Unit 1 Dr. Simon Lees
Unit 2 Jason Lind |
| One External Member |
Governance Committee
Governance Committee Terms of Reference (2024)
| Governance Committee | |
| · Chair | Susan Soldan |
| · Vice Chair | Mark Hartman |
| · President | Dr. Michael Green |
| · Governor | Dr. Kristy Côté |
| · Governor | Craig Abotossaway |
| · Governor | Angela Carter |
| · Governor | Laurel Pirrie |
| · Non-Governors/Community Member | Jason Tremblay |
| · Non-Governors/Community Member | Dr. Blessing Odia |
Board of Governors Ad Hoc Committees-Task Force
Completed – Closed Committees
Presidential Search Committee
Chair: Joy Warkentin
Vice Chair: Sue LeBeau
For Details and Membership https://www.nosm.ca/about/governance/board/presidential-search/
Task Force on the Issuance of Public Political Statements
On November 24, 2023 the Board of Governors approved the establishment of a Task Force on the Issuance of Public Political Statements and the Terms of Reference as presented. The work, membership and role of the Task Force will be time limited governed by the Terms of Reference.
Task Force Issuance of Public Political Statements Final Terms of Reference
Updates will be posted as required by the Task Force.
Membership
- Sue Lebeau, Board of Governors Chair
- Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, Associate Dean EI
- Gina Kennedy, Director, Office of the President
- Dr. Sherry Mongeau, Director Learner Support Services
- To Be appointed:
- Two Board Members appointed by the Chair of the Board
- Four Learners chosen by their peers one each from PGME, UME, Grad Studies, and one learner from Health Sciences (NODIP, PA, and Rehab Sciences)
- Three Faculty Members (one from the Clinical Sciences, Medical Sciences and Human Sciences Divisions) chosen by their Division Head
- One or more resource experts from external relations (Communications) or other content experts as required.
Board of Governors Search Committee
On April 4, 2022, the Transition Board of Governors approved the Terms of Reference for the NOSM University Board of Governors Search Committee. The NOSM University Board of Governors Search Committee “Search Committee” is constituted to oversee and advise the Transition Board with respect to the search and appointment of the founding Board of Governors of NOSM University.
Membership: Danielle Bélanger-Corbin (Chair), Dr. Janice Willett (Co-Chair), Ed Wawia (Co-Chair), Bruce Sutton, Juliette Denis, Lou Turco, William McCready, Dr. Ghazala Basir, Dr. Darrel Manitowabi, Dr. Alain Simard, Monique Rocheleau, Jamie Restoule, Wendy Landry, Sandra Hollingsworth, Dominic Giroux, Dr. Rhonda, Crocker Ellacott, Sabrina Slade, Rachel Peet, Dr. Lacey Pitre, Dr. Trevor Bruen, Rene Gravelle and Dr. Sarita Verma, President (nonvoting)
Resources: Gina Kennedy, University Secretary, Alexandra Curry (Secretary
Chancellor Appointment Committee
On April 4, 2022, the Transition Board of Governors approved the Chancellor Appointment Policy and the formation of the Chancellor Appointment Committee that will oversee and advise the Transition Board with respect to the appointment of NOSM University’s First Chancellor.
Membership: Joy Warkentin, Dr. Sarita Verma, Dr. David MacLean, Dr. Emmanuel Abara, Dr. Rayuda Koka, Dr. William Hettenhausen, Mae Katt, Lucy Bonanno, Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, Sam Senecal, Cathy Golding, Brian Trucker, Denis Bérubé, Angele Brunelle, Dr. Louise Logan, Sandra Hollingsworth, Wendy Landry (designate), Dr. Hiba Al-Bayati, Sarah Herst, Dr. Sabrina Slade, Dr. Serge Milville, Dr. Aubri Bruno-Petrina
Boyden Executive Search Team: Mike Naufal, Nick Chambers and Michael Young
Resources: Gina Kennedy, University Secretary, Alexandra Curry (Secretary)
