Concordia names its External Governance Review Committee

Concordia has named the members of its External Governance Review Committee. They include: 

Bernard Shapiro (pictured), former Principal and Vice-Chancellor of McGill University, and Canada's first Ethics Commissioner.

André C. Côté, Quebec's first Lobbyists Commissioner andformer Dean of the Faculty of Law and then Secretary-General at Université Laval.

Dr. Glen A. Jones, Professor, Associate Dean Academic and Ontario Research Chair on Postsecondary Education Policy and Measurement at the Ontario Institute for
Studies in Education/University of Toronto. 

The three will make recommendations on the make-up, mandates and roles of the governing bodies of Concordia. These include the Board of Governors, the Senate and the Faculty Councils. The commitee will also comment on selection process and terms for these bodies. Concordia's Board of Governors has come under fire recently for external members who have stayed multiple terms past their mandate. 

President Frederick Lowy is encouraging members of Concordia to make written submissions to the committee. To do so, follow the instructions here. The committee must report to Lowy within 60 days of its first meeting. Its findings will be made public.