Senate Policy Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
Last updated: January 26, 2026
Standing Committee (Reporting Category "B")
| Members | Conditions | Term | Expiry Date | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Senator | Elected by and from Senate | 3 years | May 31, 2026 | Janis McKenzie |
| Faculty Senator | Elected by and from Senate | 3 years | May 31, 2027 | Connie Liu |
| Registrar, Executive Director, Student Enrolment |
Ex-officio | Tom Nault | ||
| Dean and Associate Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Ex-officio | El Chenier | ||
| Faculty Member | Dual position (SGAAC & SPCSAB) elected by Senate | 2 years | May 31, 2027 | John Stockie |
| Faculty Member | Dual position (SUAAC & SPCSAB) elected by Senate | 2 years | May 31, 2026 | Michael Everton |
| Faculty Member | Elected by Senate | 2 years | May 31, 2026 | Moksh Matta |
| Undergraduate Student | Dual position (SUAAC & SPCSAB) elected by Senate | 1 year | May 31, 2026 | Aidan Gough |
| Undergraduate Student (Alternate) | 1 year | May 31, 2026 | Nandi Mlambo | |
| Graduate Student | Dual position (SGAAC & SPCSAB) elected by Senate | 1 year | May 31, 2026 | Sikandra Ali |
| Graduate Student (Alternate) | 1 year | May 31, 2026 | ||
| Convocation Senator | Elected by and from Senate | 3 years | May 31, 2026 | Colin Percival |
| Director, Administrative Services, Graduate Studies | Ex-officio (non-voting). | Rachel Dawson | ||
| Associate Director, Student Awards | Ex-officio (non-voting). | Mariya Stefanova | ||
| Assistant Registrar, Senate and Academic Services | Secretary, Ex-officio (non-voting). | Kris Nordgren |
Chair/Vice-Chair
A Chair will be elected by SPCSAB from among the Faculty Senators. A Vice Chair will be elected by SPCSAB from among its voting members for the term of the Chair of SPCSAB or whenever the Vice Chair position is vacant. The duties of the Vice Chair will be to serve as Chair whenever the Chair is unavailable.
Chair: Connie Liu
Vice-Chair: Michael Everton
Terms of Reference
- To set terms of reference for all University funded and donor funded student financial aid and awards.
- To review University policies relative to student funding from non-University sources.
- To approve under delegated authority changes to the terms of reference for student financial aid and awards.
- To make recommendations to the Provost with regard to the overall student financial aid and awards funding for graduate and undergraduate students.
- To ensure that student financial aid and awards are consistent with established University priorities.
- To receive regular reports evaluating the effectiveness of student financial aid and awards.
- To report annually to Senate.
Quorum
A quorum will consist of four voting members.
2026 Meeting Schedule
| Date of Meeting | Material Deadline |
|---|---|
| January 19, 2026 | January 12, 2026 |
| February 23, 2026 | February 17, 2026 |
| March 16, 2026 | March 9, 2026 |
| April 20, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| May 25, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| June 15, 2026 | June 8, 2026 |
| July 20, 2026 | July 13, 2026 |
| August 17, 2026 | August 10, 2026 |
| September 21, 2026 | September 14, 2026 |
| October 19, 2026 | October 13, 2026 |
| November 16, 2026 | November 9, 2026 |
| December 21, 2026 | December 14, 2026 |
Contact Kris Nordgren at 778.782.5350 or email kdn1@sfu.ca for more information.
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