Board of Governors

Summary of Activities/Annual Report

septemBer 2008 – july 2009

Emily Carr University of Art + Design1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6H 3R9

Board approvals + activities

september 2008 Appointment of founding Chancellor, Mr. John (Jake) C. Kerr Continued process of transition from Institute to University Approval of revised Board of Governors Bylaws Board Planning Session

november 2008 Established Board Strategic Planning Committee Approval of sabbatical leave for five faculty members Establishment of new academic structure and four new Emily Carr Faculties:•FacultyofCulture+Community•FacultyofDesign+DynamicMedia•FacultyofGraduateStudies+Research•FacultyofVisualArt+MaterialPractice

Appointment of auditors for 2008/09 Approval of Policy: Intellectual Property Approval of Awards Committee Terms of ReferenceChancellorInstallationeventsandconferralofHonoraryDoctorofLetters

january 2009 Approval of lease agreement for additional curriculum and administrative space off Granville Island

march 2009 Approval of Strategic Planning Committee Terms of Reference Appointment of three faculty members (one in painting, two in visual arts/foundation)FocusonnewdirectionsinresearchandFacultyofDesign+DynamicMedia

april 2009 Approval of 2009/10 operating budget Approval of 2% tuition fee increase Board endorsement of Student Union’s complaint to Office of BC Ombudsman regardingTransLinkUPass

may 2009 Approval of Audited Financial Statements for year ended March 31, 2009 Approval of FTE enrolment report 2008/09ApprovalofPolicy:FacultyofGraduateStudies+ResearchLeaveofAbsenceApprovalofPolicy:FacultyofGraduateStudies+ResearchExtensionto Time Allowed for Program Completion Review of Board Evaluation process and formAppointmentofDeanofCulture+CommunityAppointmentofDeanofDesign+DynamicMediaApprovalof10facultytenure+promotionrecommendations Approval to increase graduation fee to cover increased graduation costsGraduationCeremonyeventsandconferralofHonoraryDoctorofLetters and Emily Awards Board Planning Session

july 2009ApprovalofInstitutionalAccountabilityPlan+ReporttoMinistryofAdvanced EducationandLabourMarketDevelopment

university status + foundinG chancellor

The past year has been a momentous one in the history of Emily Carr as the institution received university status, which was announced by the Premier at an event at Emily Carr on April 28, 2008. The new status came into effect in September of 2008 and this historic change reflects the fact that Emily Carr has been awarding undergraduate and graduate degrees to a wide and diverse group of students from BC, Canada and the world for many years. University status will allow Emily Carr to grow and develop as it moves into the 85th year of its proud history as British Columbia’s only specialized university of art, design and media.

University status has resulted in new legislation, new powers of the Board a new governance structure with Senate and the appointment of Emily Carr’s first Chancellor. In September, the Board was delighted to appoint Mr. John (Jake) C. Kerr as the founding Chancellor of EmilyCarrUniversityofArt+Design.

Jake Kerr is a recipient of the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia in recognition of his significant contributions to the country and province. In October 2000, hereceivedanHonoraryDoctorofLawsfromSimonFraserUniversity.Heearnedhisundergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia and received his MBA degree in Economics and Finance from the University of California at Berkeley.

The Emily Carr University of Art + Design Board of Governors is pleased to present an update on its activities from September 2008 to July 2009. If you would like further information please contact the University Secretary at:

Emily Carr University of Art + Design, 1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9t. 604 844 3890 e. awalsh@ecuad.ca

Board memBership (up to july 2009)

chancellorJohn (Jake) C. Kerr

president + vice-chancellorDr.RonBurnett

appointed membersNoel BestTracy Calogheros, Vice ChairGlenn EntisRick GriffithsDebraHogganJohnMcLeanDr.GeorgePedersen,ChairArthur (Art) PerretDavidWotherspoon

faculty membersDr.RuthBeerJohnWertschek

student membersGraham CaseMeghan King

employee memberGaye Fowler

senate

The Senate is established under the University Act of British Columbia and is responsible for academic governance at Emily Carr. The Senate’s mandate includes curriculum related matters, development of academic policy, curriculum content and student performance issues. The Senate also acts in an advisory capacity to the Board and must advise the Board and the Board must seek advice from the Senate on the development of educational policy as outlined in the Act.

awards

The Board and Senate Awards Committee reviews nominations for the Emily Carr HonoraryDoctorofLettersDegreeandtheEmilyAward(whichrecognizesoutstanding alumni) and makes recommendations to the Board for approval. This year, the Board was pleased to honour the following individuals at the Chancellor Installation event in November and at the Graduation Ceremony in May:

honorary doctor of letters Emily Carr (posthumous)PeterDoigStanDouglasWilliamGibsonSarahMcLachlan

emily award (for pyramid power)Jonah GraySacha HurleyMatthew Booth

Board responsiBilities

The Board manages, administers and directs the affairs of the University and the composition, authority, duties and mandate of the Board are outlined in the University Act of British Columbia.

The effective governance of the University is contingent on Board Members fulfilling their roles and responsibilities with the highest standards of conduct. The following outlines the dutiesexpectedofmembersoftheBoard:

duty of inteGrity: to act honestly and in good faith;

duty of loyalty:

to give one’s loyalty to the University when acting on behalf of the Board;

duty of care:

to act in a prudent and diligent manner, keeping informed as to the policies, business and affairs of the University;

duty of confidentiality:

notwithstanding the need of members to make an informed decision on an issue before theBoardbyobtaininginputfrominternalandexternalcommunities,membersaretoensure that information which is normally considered confidential (i.e.: financial and personnel issues) remains so; and,

duty of skill:

touseone’slevelofknowledgeandone’sexpertiseeffectivelyindealingwiththeaffairsof the University.

Board committees

executive committeeGeorge Pedersen, ChairTracy Calogheros, Vice ChairGlenn Entis, Director-at-LargeDebraHoggan,Director-at-LargeJohnMcLean,Director-at-Large

policy Governance committee George Pedersen, ChairRuth BeerRon BurnettMeghan KingJohnMcLeanJohnWertschekDavidWotherspoon

audit committeeRick Griffiths, ChairJohnMcLeanArt Perret

awards committee (joint committee with Senate)Glenn Entis, ChairNoel BestRon Burnett Gaye Fowler

strategic planning committeeJohnMcLean,ChairRuth BeerGlenn EntisGaye FowlerDebraHogganMeghan KingDavidWotherspoon

Board representativesSenate - Art PerretSabbatical Committee - Glenn EntisFoundation Board - George Pedersen

The Emily Carr University of Art + Design Board of Governors is pleased to present an update on its activities from September 2008 to July 2009. If you would like further information please contact the University Secretary at:

Emily Carr University of Art + Design, 1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9t. 604 844 3890 e. awalsh@ecuad.ca

Board memBership (up to july 2009)

chancellorJohn (Jake) C. Kerr

president + vice-chancellorDr.RonBurnett

appointed membersNoel BestTracy Calogheros, Vice ChairGlenn EntisRick GriffithsDebraHogganJohnMcLeanDr.GeorgePedersen,ChairArthur (Art) PerretDavidWotherspoon

faculty membersDr.RuthBeerJohnWertschek

student membersGraham CaseMeghan King

employee memberGaye Fowler

senate

The Senate is established under the University Act of British Columbia and is responsible for academic governance at Emily Carr. The Senate’s mandate includes curriculum related matters, development of academic policy, curriculum content and student performance issues. The Senate also acts in an advisory capacity to the Board and must advise the Board and the Board must seek advice from the Senate on the development of educational policy as outlined in the Act.

awards

The Board and Senate Awards Committee reviews nominations for the Emily Carr HonoraryDoctorofLettersDegreeandtheEmilyAward(whichrecognizesoutstanding alumni) and makes recommendations to the Board for approval. This year, the Board was pleased to honour the following individuals at the Chancellor Installation event in November and at the Graduation Ceremony in May:

honorary doctor of letters Emily Carr (posthumous)PeterDoigStanDouglasWilliamGibsonSarahMcLachlan

emily award (for pyramid power)Jonah GraySacha HurleyMatthew Booth

Board responsiBilities

The Board manages, administers and directs the affairs of the University and the composition, authority, duties and mandate of the Board are outlined in the University Act of British Columbia.

The effective governance of the University is contingent on Board Members fulfilling their roles and responsibilities with the highest standards of conduct. The following outlines the dutiesexpectedofmembersoftheBoard:

duty of inteGrity: to act honestly and in good faith;

duty of loyalty:

to give one’s loyalty to the University when acting on behalf of the Board;

duty of care:

to act in a prudent and diligent manner, keeping informed as to the policies, business and affairs of the University;

duty of confidentiality:

notwithstanding the need of members to make an informed decision on an issue before theBoardbyobtaininginputfrominternalandexternalcommunities,membersaretoensure that information which is normally considered confidential (i.e.: financial and personnel issues) remains so; and,

duty of skill:

touseone’slevelofknowledgeandone’sexpertiseeffectivelyindealingwiththeaffairsof the University.

Board committees

executive committeeGeorge Pedersen, ChairTracy Calogheros, Vice ChairGlenn Entis, Director-at-LargeDebraHoggan,Director-at-LargeJohnMcLean,Director-at-Large

policy Governance committee George Pedersen, ChairRuth BeerRon BurnettMeghan KingJohnMcLeanJohnWertschekDavidWotherspoon

audit committeeRick Griffiths, ChairJohnMcLeanArt Perret

awards committee (joint committee with Senate)Glenn Entis, ChairNoel BestRon Burnett Gaye Fowler

strategic planning committeeJohnMcLean,ChairRuth BeerGlenn EntisGaye FowlerDebraHogganMeghan KingDavidWotherspoon

Board representativesSenate - Art PerretSabbatical Committee - Glenn EntisFoundation Board - George Pedersen

The Emily Carr University of Art + Design Board of Governors is pleased to present an update on its activities from September 2008 to July 2009. If you would like further information please contact the University Secretary at:

Emily Carr University of Art + Design, 1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9t. 604 844 3890 e. awalsh@ecuad.ca

Board memBership (up to july 2009)

chancellorJohn (Jake) C. Kerr

president + vice-chancellorDr.RonBurnett

appointed membersNoel BestTracy Calogheros, Vice ChairGlenn EntisRick GriffithsDebraHogganJohnMcLeanDr.GeorgePedersen,ChairArthur (Art) PerretDavidWotherspoon

faculty membersDr.RuthBeerJohnWertschek

student membersGraham CaseMeghan King

employee memberGaye Fowler

senate

The Senate is established under the University Act of British Columbia and is responsible for academic governance at Emily Carr. The Senate’s mandate includes curriculum related matters, development of academic policy, curriculum content and student performance issues. The Senate also acts in an advisory capacity to the Board and must advise the Board and the Board must seek advice from the Senate on the development of educational policy as outlined in the Act.

awards

The Board and Senate Awards Committee reviews nominations for the Emily Carr HonoraryDoctorofLettersDegreeandtheEmilyAward(whichrecognizesoutstanding alumni) and makes recommendations to the Board for approval. This year, the Board was pleased to honour the following individuals at the Chancellor Installation event in November and at the Graduation Ceremony in May:

honorary doctor of letters Emily Carr (posthumous)PeterDoigStanDouglasWilliamGibsonSarahMcLachlan

emily award (for pyramid power)Jonah GraySacha HurleyMatthew Booth

Board responsiBilities

The Board manages, administers and directs the affairs of the University and the composition, authority, duties and mandate of the Board are outlined in the University Act of British Columbia.

The effective governance of the University is contingent on Board Members fulfilling their roles and responsibilities with the highest standards of conduct. The following outlines the dutiesexpectedofmembersoftheBoard:

duty of inteGrity: to act honestly and in good faith;

duty of loyalty:

to give one’s loyalty to the University when acting on behalf of the Board;

duty of care:

to act in a prudent and diligent manner, keeping informed as to the policies, business and affairs of the University;

duty of confidentiality:

notwithstanding the need of members to make an informed decision on an issue before theBoardbyobtaininginputfrominternalandexternalcommunities,membersaretoensure that information which is normally considered confidential (i.e.: financial and personnel issues) remains so; and,

duty of skill:

touseone’slevelofknowledgeandone’sexpertiseeffectivelyindealingwiththeaffairsof the University.

Board committees

executive committeeGeorge Pedersen, ChairTracy Calogheros, Vice ChairGlenn Entis, Director-at-LargeDebraHoggan,Director-at-LargeJohnMcLean,Director-at-Large

policy Governance committee George Pedersen, ChairRuth BeerRon BurnettMeghan KingJohnMcLeanJohnWertschekDavidWotherspoon

audit committeeRick Griffiths, ChairJohnMcLeanArt Perret

awards committee (joint committee with Senate)Glenn Entis, ChairNoel BestRon Burnett Gaye Fowler

strategic planning committeeJohnMcLean,ChairRuth BeerGlenn EntisGaye FowlerDebraHogganMeghan KingDavidWotherspoon

Board representativesSenate - Art PerretSabbatical Committee - Glenn EntisFoundation Board - George Pedersen

Board of Governors

Summary of Activities/Annual Report

septemBer 2008 – july 2009

Emily Carr University of Art + Design1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6H 3R9

Board approvals + activities

september 2008 Appointment of founding Chancellor, Mr. John (Jake) C. Kerr Continued process of transition from Institute to University Approval of revised Board of Governors Bylaws Board Planning Session

november 2008 Established Board Strategic Planning Committee Approval of sabbatical leave for five faculty members Establishment of new academic structure and four new Emily Carr Faculties:•FacultyofCulture+Community•FacultyofDesign+DynamicMedia•FacultyofGraduateStudies+Research•FacultyofVisualArt+MaterialPractice

Appointment of auditors for 2008/09 Approval of Policy: Intellectual Property Approval of Awards Committee Terms of ReferenceChancellorInstallationeventsandconferralofHonoraryDoctorofLetters

january 2009 Approval of lease agreement for additional curriculum and administrative space off Granville Island

march 2009 Approval of Strategic Planning Committee Terms of Reference Appointment of three faculty members (one in painting, two in visual arts/foundation)FocusonnewdirectionsinresearchandFacultyofDesign+DynamicMedia

april 2009 Approval of 2009/10 operating budget Approval of 2% tuition fee increase Board endorsement of Student Union’s complaint to Office of BC Ombudsman regardingTransLinkUPass

may 2009 Approval of Audited Financial Statements for year ended March 31, 2009 Approval of FTE enrolment report 2008/09ApprovalofPolicy:FacultyofGraduateStudies+ResearchLeaveofAbsenceApprovalofPolicy:FacultyofGraduateStudies+ResearchExtensionto Time Allowed for Program Completion Review of Board Evaluation process and formAppointmentofDeanofCulture+CommunityAppointmentofDeanofDesign+DynamicMediaApprovalof10facultytenure+promotionrecommendations Approval to increase graduation fee to cover increased graduation costsGraduationCeremonyeventsandconferralofHonoraryDoctorofLetters and Emily Awards Board Planning Session

july 2009ApprovalofInstitutionalAccountabilityPlan+ReporttoMinistryofAdvanced EducationandLabourMarketDevelopment

university status + foundinG chancellor

The past year has been a momentous one in the history of Emily Carr as the institution received university status, which was announced by the Premier at an event at Emily Carr on April 28, 2008. The new status came into effect in September of 2008 and this historic change reflects the fact that Emily Carr has been awarding undergraduate and graduate degrees to a wide and diverse group of students from BC, Canada and the world for many years. University status will allow Emily Carr to grow and develop as it moves into the 85th year of its proud history as British Columbia’s only specialized university of art, design and media.

University status has resulted in new legislation, new powers of the Board a new governance structure with Senate and the appointment of Emily Carr’s first Chancellor. In September, the Board was delighted to appoint Mr. John (Jake) C. Kerr as the founding Chancellor of EmilyCarrUniversityofArt+Design.

Jake Kerr is a recipient of the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia in recognition of his significant contributions to the country and province. In October 2000, hereceivedanHonoraryDoctorofLawsfromSimonFraserUniversity.Heearnedhisundergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia and received his MBA degree in Economics and Finance from the University of California at Berkeley.

Board of Governors

Summary of Activities/Annual Report

septemBer 2008 – july 2009

Emily Carr University of Art + Design1399 Johnston Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6H 3R9

Board approvals + activities

september 2008 Appointment of founding Chancellor, Mr. John (Jake) C. Kerr Continued process of transition from Institute to University Approval of revised Board of Governors Bylaws Board Planning Session

november 2008 Established Board Strategic Planning Committee Approval of sabbatical leave for five faculty members Establishment of new academic structure and four new Emily Carr Faculties:•FacultyofCulture+Community•FacultyofDesign+DynamicMedia•FacultyofGraduateStudies+Research•FacultyofVisualArt+MaterialPractice

Appointment of auditors for 2008/09 Approval of Policy: Intellectual Property Approval of Awards Committee Terms of ReferenceChancellorInstallationeventsandconferralofHonoraryDoctorofLetters

january 2009 Approval of lease agreement for additional curriculum and administrative space off Granville Island

march 2009 Approval of Strategic Planning Committee Terms of Reference Appointment of three faculty members (one in painting, two in visual arts/foundation)FocusonnewdirectionsinresearchandFacultyofDesign+DynamicMedia

april 2009 Approval of 2009/10 operating budget Approval of 2% tuition fee increase Board endorsement of Student Union’s complaint to Office of BC Ombudsman regardingTransLinkUPass

may 2009 Approval of Audited Financial Statements for year ended March 31, 2009 Approval of FTE enrolment report 2008/09ApprovalofPolicy:FacultyofGraduateStudies+ResearchLeaveofAbsenceApprovalofPolicy:FacultyofGraduateStudies+ResearchExtensionto Time Allowed for Program Completion Review of Board Evaluation process and formAppointmentofDeanofCulture+CommunityAppointmentofDeanofDesign+DynamicMediaApprovalof10facultytenure+promotionrecommendations Approval to increase graduation fee to cover increased graduation costsGraduationCeremonyeventsandconferralofHonoraryDoctorofLetters and Emily Awards Board Planning Session

july 2009ApprovalofInstitutionalAccountabilityPlan+ReporttoMinistryofAdvanced EducationandLabourMarketDevelopment

university status + foundinG chancellor

The past year has been a momentous one in the history of Emily Carr as the institution received university status, which was announced by the Premier at an event at Emily Carr on April 28, 2008. The new status came into effect in September of 2008 and this historic change reflects the fact that Emily Carr has been awarding undergraduate and graduate degrees to a wide and diverse group of students from BC, Canada and the world for many years. University status will allow Emily Carr to grow and develop as it moves into the 85th year of its proud history as British Columbia’s only specialized university of art, design and media.

University status has resulted in new legislation, new powers of the Board a new governance structure with Senate and the appointment of Emily Carr’s first Chancellor. In September, the Board was delighted to appoint Mr. John (Jake) C. Kerr as the founding Chancellor of EmilyCarrUniversityofArt+Design.

Jake Kerr is a recipient of the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia in recognition of his significant contributions to the country and province. In October 2000, hereceivedanHonoraryDoctorofLawsfromSimonFraserUniversity.Heearnedhisundergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia and received his MBA degree in Economics and Finance from the University of California at Berkeley.