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The Senate is supported by a number of committees and subcommittees that help carry out its academic governance responsibilities. The pages below provide information about specific Senate-related processes, including student academic appeals and University honours nominations.

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Review the Senate Committees and Sub-committees Terms of Reference and Composition document for details on each committee’s mandate, reporting structure, membership, and responsibilities.

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Special Appeals Committee

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The Special Appeals Committee is an impartial adjudicative appeal body of last resort for students on academic matters.

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University Honours Subcommittee

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The selection of honorary degree recipients is overseen by the University Honours Committee, a subcommittee of Senate Executive.

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