The Board of Regents of Memorial University warmly welcomes alumni who are considering putting their names forward for election to the Board. Serving on the Board is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of Memorial University.  

We value the diverse experiences and perspectives of our alumni and encourage individuals from all backgrounds, lived experiences, voices and abilities to consider this important role. Your voice matters. 

As part of the Board’s commitment to effective governance, the Board has identified skills and competencies needed by Regents to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. We encourage prospective candidates to review the list below and consider how their experiences and expertise may align.  

We are particularly interested in individuals who bring strengths in areas such as:  

• Audit, risk management, and compliance 

• Cybersecurity  

• Digital innovation and infrastructure planning 

• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards 

• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) 

• Financial literacy and investment oversight 

• Fundraising and stakeholder engagement 

• Governance and legal knowledge 

• Human resources and labour relations 

• Strategic planning and change management  

• Truth and Reconciliation  

We are grateful to all alumni who are considering putting their names forward for this important role.  

 

Overview of Annual Time Commitment for Members of the Board of Regents 

The Board of Regents plays an important role in providing oversight to the management, administration and control of the property, revenue, business and affairs of Memorial University. 

This requires significant time commitment on a volunteer basis from those who serve as Regents.  

 

Estimated Time Commitment  (per year)	Activity
25 hours	Regular Meetings of the Board of Regents occur 5 times a year and typically take 4-5 hours. In-person attendance is strongly preferred.
10 hours	Board Education occurs in various formats including sessions held in conjunction with regular meetings as well as ones that occur independent of the meeting cycle. These average approximately 2 hours per session.
15 hours	Committee Meetings occur in advance of each Regular Meeting. Each Regent is expected to serve on at least one committee. Committee meetings average approximately 2 to 3 hours per meeting and there are five regular committee meetings each year.
30 hours	Preparation time for Regular and Committee Meetings. Each Regent is expected to review materials and arrive at their meeting prepared to have thoughtful discussions, ask appropriate questions and make informed decisions. For Committee Meetings preparation time averages 2-3 hours, while preparation for Regular Meetings averages 2-3 hours

In addition to the approximately 80 hours of time for regular meetings, Regents may, occasionally, be called on for emergent business between regularly scheduled meetings. Estimates of this type of time commitment are not possible in advance. While emergent meetings are not the typical practice, they do occur.  

The estimated time commitment is calculated for a Board member who does not hold a leadership role (for example as a Committee Chair) and serves on a single committee (the minimum commitment required).