Created by the University of Windsor Act of 1962, the University of Windsor operates on a bicameral system of governance. The Board of Governors is responsible for the oversight of all operational aspects of the University. The Senate is responsible for oversight of academic matters. Both governing bodies have bylaws and policies that guide their activities.
The Chancellor, Dr. Mary Jo Haddad.
The University's senior administrators include:
- President and Vice-Chancellor - Dr. Robert Gordon
- Provost and Vice-President, Academic - Dr. Douglas Kneale
- Vice-President, Human Resources - Rita LaCivita
- Vice-President, Research and Innovation - Dr. Michael Siu
- Vice-President, Finance and Operations (Interim) - Sandra Aversa
- Director, Public Affairs and Communications - John Coleman
- Executive Director, Human Rights, Equity & Accessibility - Kaye Johnson
- Acting Director, Alumni Relations and Advancement - Patti Lauzon
- University Secretary - Renée Wintermute
The organizational chart of senior administration: