Board of Governors
Board of Governors Role
The Kwantlen Polytechnic University Board of Governors uses a Policy Governance® model.
The Board is community focused and future oriented. The Board sets the direction for the University.
Board of Governors Related Duties
In addition to setting the vision for the University and monitoring its progress, the Board is also involved with other activities:
- Representing the University to its owners through community events
- Supporting University activities
- Holding education workshops for the Board to better understand the University’s needs and issues
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Board Values
The values form a constant guide for planning, decision-making and working together as a learning community.
- Exploration
- Inclusiveness
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Community
- Accountability
With these values in mind, the board will govern with an emphasis on:
- outward vision rather than an internal preoccupation;
- encouragement of diversity in viewpoints;
- strategic leadership more than administrative detail;
- clear distinction of board and chief executive roles;
- collective rather than individual decisions;
- future rather than past or present, and
- proactivity rather than reactivity.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Board Composition
The Board of Governors at Kwantlen consists of 14 members. Eight are appointed by the provincial government, four are elected – two students, one faculty member and one staff member – and the President of Kwantlen and the Chair of Education Council are ex-officio members.
Brochure The brochure summarizes the role of the Board and lists the current Board Members.
