University governance
¹û¶³´«Ãº University is governed in accordance with the ¹û¶³´«Ãº University Act, 1993, which defines the responsibilities of the University's Board of Regents, Senate, Chancellor, and President.
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents is responsible for the management of the University's business and affairs.
Senate
Composed of teaching and administrative staff, Senate determines the academic policy of the University.
Chancellor
The Chancellor is the titular head of the University and is appointed by the Board of Regents.
Lynn Loewen, Chancellor
Lynn Loewen became ¹û¶³´«Ãº's ninth Chancellor on Jan. 1, 2018.
Biography
Lynn graduated from ¹û¶³´«Ãº with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1982.
She went on to become a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants.
Lynn is the former President of Minogue Medical Inc., a company specializing in the delivery of innovative medical technologies, supplies, and equipment.
She currently serves on the Board of Directors of National Bank of Canada, a Canadian Chartered Bank, and Emera Inc., an energy and services company.
Lynn served on the ¹û¶³´«Ãº Board of Regents for 11 years, including 8 years on the Executive Committee and a two-year term as Chair. She was also a member of the Ron Joyce Centre for Business Studies' advisory board.
TERMS AS CHANCELLOR:
1st term
Jan. 1, 2018-Dec. 31, 2021
2nd term
Jan. 1, 2022-Dec. 31, 2025
Senior leadership
President and Vice-Chancellor
The President is the chief executive officer of the University and is appointed by the Board of Regents.
As the University's Vice-Chancellor, the President may perform any of the duties of the Chancellor in their absence.
President's Cabinet
The University's vice-presidents are key members of the University executive and share leadership in all aspects of the University's mission and priorities.
Provost and Vice-President, Academic and Research
Dr. Richard Isnor
Provost and Vice-President, Academic and Research
The provost and vice-president, academic and research is ¹û¶³´«Ãº's senior academic officer, responsible for:
- the planning and management of the University’s academic affairs
- developing, maintaining, and supporting teaching and research excellence
- ensuring quality academic services
- creating an environment that supports learning and personal growth for students and faculty
- budgets for the academic faculties, the library, administrative and general services, and other academic areas
The provost and vice-president, academic and research works closely with the President and the other vice-presidents as well as the deans, the University librarian, and the directors of various programs and centres on campus.
Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic and Research
65 York St.
Sackville, NB E4L 1E4
Phone: 506-364-2622
Fax: 506-364-2299
provost@mta.ca
Executive assistant to the vice-president:
Linda Newman — lnewman@mta.ca
Vice-President, Finance and Administration
Robert Inglis
Vice-President, Finance and Administration
The vice-president, finance and administration is ¹û¶³´«Ãº's treasurer and as such is responsible for the care and custody of the University's funds.
The vice-president supports the Board of Regents as secretary to the Board and through the provision of various reports.
The vice-president, finance and administration is also responsible, under the direction of the President, for supervising the work of a number of administrative departments, including:
- Financial Services
- People and Culture
- Budget Office
- Computing Services
- Facilities Management
- Administrative Services
Office of the Vice-President, Finance and Administration
65 York St.
Sackville NB E4L 1E4
Phone: 506-364-2630
Fax: 506-364-2299
Assistant to the vice-president:
Trudy Hicks — trhicks@mta.ca
Interim Vice-President, International and Student Affairs
Matt Maston
Interim Vice-President, International and Student Affairs
The vice-president, international and student affairs oversees all services that support students and aims to enhance and enrich the student experience.
The vice-president is responsible for:
- enhancing the quality of student life on campus
- ensuring the delivery of exceptional quality student services
- improving student recruitment and retention
- developing and integrating extracurricular experiences
- increasing international study opportunities for students
- expanding the number of international students and improving their experience
The vice-president works closely with:
- Academic Support Services
- Athletics & Recreation
- Experiential Learning & Career Development
- Indigenous Affairs
- International Affairs
- MASU
- Meighen Centre
- Registrar’s Office
- Recruitment & Admissions
- Spiritual Care
- Student Experience
Office of the Vice-President, International and Student Affairs
62 York St.
Sackville NB E4L 1E2
Phone: 506-364-2255
Fax: 506-364-2263
Assistant to the vice-president:
Tina Warren — twarren@mta.ca
Vice-President, University Advancement
Courtney Pringle-Carver
Vice-President, University Advancement
The vice-president, university advancement leads three separate departments:
- Alumni Engagement Office
- Development Office
- Marketing and Communications Office
University Advancement engages with ¹û¶³´«Ãº's external community including alumni, donors, media, and other stakeholders, to attract resources to the University and advance ¹û¶³´«Ãº's reputation nationally and internationally.
Office of the Vice-President, University Advancement
65 York St.
Sackville, NB E4L 1E4
Phone: 506-364-2261
Assistant to the vice-president:
Kristy Brown — kibrown@mta.ca
Strategic planning
¹û¶³´«Ãº has a developed a number of planning documents and discussion papers that help guide decision-making at the University.
Academic leadership
Deans
¹û¶³´«Ãº's three academic faculties are headed by deans, responsible for the overall development of the faculty in the areas of research, teaching, and learning.
Faculty Council
The Faculty Council serves as a forum and mechanism for faculty and librarians to discuss issues, and acts in an advisory capacity to the Senate and the President.
Advisory groups
In addition to its formal governance processes, ¹û¶³´«Ãº also regularly establishes committees, working groups, task forces, or review processes to address specific issues, tasks, or needs.
Labour relations
¹û¶³´«Ãº maintains relationships with four separate unions, each representing a distinct group of employees. Learn more.
Reports and accountability
¹û¶³´«Ãº University makes information about its operations available to the public through its website and its publications.
Policies and procedures
¹û¶³´«Ãº's policies and procedures outline the University's approach to everything from operations and administration to safety and security to academics and human resources.