Organizational Chart
High level organizational structure of the University of Ottawa.
Administration and governance
Chancellor
Calin Rovinescu was appointed chancellor of the University of Ottawa on November 9, 2015.
President and Vice-Chancellor
On July 1st, 2016, Jacques Frémont became the University of Ottawa’s 30th President and Vice-Chancellor since its foundation as Bytown College in 1848.
Senate
The Senate sets the University's educational policies and is responsible for the sound management of academic issues on campus. For instance, subject to the approval of related expenses by the Board of Governors, the Senate has the power to create and abolish faculties, departments, schools and institutes.
Board of Governors
Jennifer Adams is Chair of the Board of Governors at the University of Ottawa. The Board of Governors is responsible for the University's overall governance and management.