Statutory Governance

Athabasca University governs itself through a bi-cameral governance structure, as set out in the Alberta Post-Secondary Learning Act and the Athabasca University Regulation. The Board of Governors is the senior governing body, but shares academic governance with the General Faculties Council, the academic governing body.

The Office of the Chief Governance Officer and General Counsel provides support for all areas of the Board and GFC, enabling both bodies (and their respective standing committees) to govern the institution in an efficient and effective manner.

Board of Governors

The Board of Governors of Athabasca University is a corporation with the name “The Governors of Athabasca University”. The Board manages and operates the institution in accordance with its mandate. The conduct, management and control of the University and all its property, revenue, and business affairs are vested in the Board.

General Faculties Council

The General Faculties Council (GFC), subject to the authority of the board, is responsible for the academic and student affairs of the University.

Deans' Council

The Deans' Council, established under section 27 of the Post-Secondary Learning Act, is an advisory body to the President, the Board of Governors and General Faculties Council.

Updated November 21, 2024 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)