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University Governance Secretariat

The University Secretariat includes the offices of Carleton University’s Board of Governors, Senate, and Corporate Records and Archives. We manage and support Carleton’s bicameral governance system, linking the university’s governing bodies with its senior administration. Learn more about our role at Carleton.

Board of Governors

Carleton’s governance and management

Senate

Academic authority on campus

Corporate Records & Archives

Carleton’s corporate memory

News and Policy Updates

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University Policies Update: December 2025

The Senior Management Committee met in November and December 2025 to review and approve the following policies: 1. Recognition of Student Groups Policy Carleton University …

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University Policies Update: October 2025

1. Chemical Pesticide Use Policy The purpose of this policy is to ensure that chemical pesticides such as fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides are used only …

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University Policies Update: September 2025

Research Fund Creation and Amendments Policy The purpose of this policy is to establish clear and consistent guidelines for the creation and amendment of research …