OCAD University has a bi-cameral governance system with a Board of Governors and a Senate. In addition, the Indigenous Education Council is the principal advisory body on Indigenous matters, and has a reciprocal reporting relationship with the Board and Senate.

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Board of Govenors

OCAD University is governed by a Board of Governors comprised of members from both within the University and the larger community. Together they meet to establish policy and institutional priorities and make major operating decisions for the University.

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Senate

OCAD U’s Senate is responsible for the establishment and regulation of academic policy, standards and procedures. The Senate’s committees meet regularly to discuss academic matters, programming, strategies and student affairs.

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Indigenous Education Council

OCAD University’s Indigenous Education Council (IEC) is recognized as the principal advisory body, which has an effective role in decision making and oversight on the Indigenous Student Success Fund (ISSF), from the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) and other issues with respect to Indigenous post-secondary education at OCAD University.