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Lakehead University Board of Governors

Ministry
Colleges and Universities
URL
www.lakeheadu.ca
Address
Lakehead University 955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay Ont.
P7B5E1
Phone
(807) 343-8110
Fax
(807) 343-8023
Background
LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY ACT, 1965, C. 54, S. 7(3) (PRIVATE ACT)
Function

The Board of Governors exercises its governance, oversight, and public accountability duties through leadership and delegation in strategic planning, financial stewardship, ethical integrity, and risk management regarding the University's objectives and purposes, assets, and affairs.

Membership

The Board currently consists of seventeen members. The composition of the Lakehead University Board of Governors as is follows; the President; up to twenty-five persons elected by the Board; three persons named by the Lieutenant Governor in Council; one person appointed by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay.

Term

Members could serve up to a three year term and may be eligible for reappointment.

Meetings
The Board meets approximately six times per academic year.
Remuneration

Appointees do not receive remuneration.

Appointments & Vacancies

No. Position Member Term Location
1. Member (Part-Time) PAULINE MICKELSON
14-Apr-2022 - 13-Apr-2025
thunder bay
2. Member (Part-Time) BRENT SYLVESTER
23-Mar-2023 - 22-Mar-2026
neebing
3. Member (Part-Time) DAVID ELLIOTT
08-Dec-2023 - 07-Dec-2026
kenora