General Faculties Council (GFC)

The General Faculties Council (GFC), subject to the authority of the board, is responsible for the academic and student affairs of the University. The powers of GFC are set out under section 26 of the Post-Secondary Learning Act and section 13 of the Athabasca University Regulation, and include granting degrees, approval of academic programs, academic policies, academic awards and the University Calendar. 

The GFC Rules set out the terms of office for and responsibilities of members, rules of order for meetings, GFC’s standing committees and their membership composition.

• Meeting Agendas & Minutes
• 2025-2026 Meeting Schedule
• Membership List
• Governance Documents
• Calls for Nominations

GFC has delegated responsibility and authority to Standing Committees to make decisions on its behalf as defined in the Membership and Terms of Reference for each Committee. The Standing Committees are:

• Academic Excellence Awards Committee
• Academic Planning, Policy, and Standards Committee
• Academic Research Committee
• Executive Committee
• Student Academic Appeals Committee
• Student Awards Committee