About Us
The University Secretariat Office
The University Secretariat is responsible for supporting the effective and efficient operation of our shared governance system. The Secretariat supports the Board of Governors and the Senate. It is also the home of university legal services, academic integrity administration, access to information and privacy, policy development and records management.
Our Team:
The Secretariat is led by the University Secretary & General Counsel. The primary accountabilities of the Secretariat team are:
- Upholding a shared model of governance; providing administrative support and governance advice to the governing bodies and to the University community in general.
- Providing services related to records management, policymaking, academic integrity processes, access to information and privacy.
- Supporting effective oversight, risk management, decision making, and accountability of senior leadership bodies.
- Providing legal services.
Team Members
Claire Milton, K.C., ICD.D
University Secretary and General Counsel
claire.milton@smu.ca
Claire provides governance and legal advice to the Board of Governors, the Senate, and senior administration. She is also the University’s Privacy Officer.
Marie Harding
Administrative Assistant
Recording Secretary, Board of Governors
marie.harding@smu.ca
board@smu.ca
Marie is the administrative assistant in the Secretariat Office and serves as Recording Secretary for the Board and all Board Committees. Marie manages recordkeeping for the office of the University Secretariat and General Counsel.
Shannon Morrison
Assistant University Secretary
shannon.morrison@smu.ca
senate@smu.ca
Shannon is the Secretary to Senate and her primary responsibilities are to support the Senate and all Senate Committees in carrying out their responsibilities for educational policy and academic governance.
Dorcas Seun-Salami
Academic Integrity Administrator
dorcas.seunsalami@smu.ca
Dorcas supports the Academic Integrity Committee and the Academic Integrity Appeals Committee, providing administrative support for all activities carried out pursuant to Academic Regulations 18 and 33.