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Board of Governors

The Board of Governors is the senior governing body of the University and is responsible for establishing the legal and administrative framework for the University.

It has superintending and reforming power over all decisions affecting activities held at the University or connected with the University. It is composed of 25 voting members and one non-voting observer, the breakdown of which is outlined in article 25 of the By-Laws. Its general powers are set out in the University Charter while its specific functions and powers are listed under article 41 of the By-Laws.

Chair of the Board and Chancellor

Helen Antioniou, Chair

Helen Antoniou

On July 1, 2020, Ms. Helen Antoniou began her first one-year term as Chair of Board of Governors.  Ms. Antoniou was appointed to the Board on July 1, 2015 and served as Board Vice-Chair from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Her current term ends in 2027.

Helen Antoniou is an executive coach for corporate leaders and their teams, as well as family business owners and their successors.  She is the author of the Globe and Mail bestseller, Back to Beer... and Hockey:  The Story of Eric Molson, a business biography of her father-in-law and past chairman of Molson Coors Beverage Company.  Helen also lectures at institutions such as the MIT Sloan of Management and the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program.

Starting as a corporate commercial lawyer 30 years ago, Helen transitioned to management consulting and later assumed leadership roles within organizations such as Bombardier and the McGill University Health Center.  She now uses her experience to help coaching clients maximize their impact and reach their goals.

Helen holds Civil and Common Law degrees from McGill University, a Masters in Law from Université de Paris II, and a Masters in Public Health from Harvard University.  Her community involvement focuses on health education.

The Chair of the Board of Governors chairs all meetings of the Board and of the Corporation. They are an Officer of the University and an ex-officio member of the Board of Governors, the majority of its standing committees as well as the Corporation.

  • Norman E. Hébert jr.: July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2020
  • Peter Kruyt: July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2012
  • Alan Benedetti: July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2005
  • Lillian Vineberg: November 17, 1999 to June 30, 2003
  • Reginald Groome*: September 30, 1992 to September 20, 1999
  • André Gervais*: June 18, 1987 to September 29, 1992
  • Donald McNaughton*: June 18, 1981 to June 30, 1987
  • C.A. Duff*: June 14, 1974 to June 17, 1981
*Deceased

Meetings, minutes, and standing committees

The Board of Governors usually meets monthly from September to June, although the Chair of the Board may decide to dispense with a meeting in any given month. It conducts its business through its standing committees that bring recommendations to the Board.

Governor's Handbook

The Governor's Handbook is designed as a tool for members of the Board of Governors.  It regroups useful information in understanding their duties as Governors and in fulfilling their mandate. The Handbook is updated as required.

Annual Report

Honorary Degrees

Concordia University awards honorary degrees at Convocation to individuals who have made a substantial contribution to society or have achieved extraordinary distinction in their fields or careers.

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