Composition

The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy is governed by a faculty council comprised of representatives from the university and faculty governance, administrative staff, students, and teaching staff. 

For more information about the specific nature of the composition of the Faculty Council please review its constitution and bylaws.

The Officers of Council for 2023-2024 are:

  • Lakshmi P. Kotra, Chair

  • Paul Grootendorst, Vice-Chair

  • Millie Eagle, Administrative support

Meeting Schedule

The faculty council is scheduled to meet on the following dates:

  • Monday October 7th, 2024
  • Monday January 13th, 2025
  • Thursday March 6th, 2025
  • Monday March 17th, 2025
  • Thursday May 22nd, 2025
  • Thursday June 26th, 2025

Committee Structure

There are a number of committees that fall under the Faculty umbrella. Below is a list of the standing committees and their contacts. For more information about these committees, their work, or any other queries, please use the committee contact provided. 

Standing Committee of Council Membership

  • Executive Committee: Lakshmi P. Kotra, Chair
  • Striking Committee: Paul Grootendorst, Chair
  • Academic Standing Committee: Jack Uetrecht, Chair
  • Curriculum and Assessment Committee: Heather Kertland, Chair
  • Program Evaluation and Accreditation Committee: TBD
  • Recruitment and Admissions Committee: Kenny Tan, Chair 
  • PharmD Program Committee: Natalie Crown, Chair
  • PharmD for Pharmacists Program Committee: Karen Cameron
  • Continuing & Professional Education (CPE) Programs Committee: Kathy Vu Chair
  • Appeals Committee: Tom Brown, Chair
  • Graduate Education Committee: Carolyn Cummins Chair
  • Grad Admissions Subcommittee: Mina Tadrous, Chair
  • Grad Appeals Subcommittee: Shirley Wu, Chair
  • Grad Appointments Subcommittee: Sproule, Beth, Chair
  • Grad Awards Subcommittee: Tigran, Chalikian, Chair
  • Grad Academic Standing Subcommittee: Rob Bonin
  • Grad Curriculum and Assessment Subcommittee: Cadarette, Suzanne, Chair

Faculty Council Meeting Archives

Council Meetings for 2018-2019

Council Meetings for 2020-2021

Council Meetings for 2022-2023