Huron University College

Huron is currently governed by the Ontario Huron University College Act, 2000.[7] The act provides for an Executive Board composed of The Bishop of Huron, the Coadjutor and Suffragan Bishop or Bishops of Huron, the Principal of Huron, the President of the Huron's Students' Council, the Deans of Huron, the President of the Alumni Association, a full time student from each of the Faculty of Theology and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and up to 12 additional members.[7] The Act also provides for an Academic Council to oversee issues relating to the academic life of Huron College.

As an affiliate of the University of Western Ontario, Huron is also subject to an Affiliation Agreement which outlines the relationship between both universities.[10] Under this agreement, the University grants degrees on behalf of Huron College and has authority to set common academic and admission standards in consultation with Huron and the other affiliate colleges: Brescia College and King's College. Huron retains the right to grant Honourary Doctor of Divinity degrees.[10]

The strategic plan for 2005–2010 aims to "nurture a sense of community respectful of individual differences and responsive to individual needs; to support an active student life which encourages the personal and intellectual growth of its members; and, through its chapel and theological programs, to affirm its heritage as an Anglican university."

The majority of students are enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences which offers over 60 undergraduate programs of study.[11] The remainder of students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs through the Faculty of Theology. [12]

Rough Park, its original property, occupied the block bounded by Grosvenor, St. George and St. James Streets in London Ontario. In 1951, Huron moved to its present location steps from the University of Western Ontario.

Huron is located on the western side of Western Road, across from the centre of the University of Western Ontario Main Campus. The University Community Centre (UCC) and the Weldon Library are also nearby.

The Administrative Wing includes the Silcox Memorial Library, the Great Hall and the Chapel of St. John the Evangelist. The Valley Wing includes Jago Courtyard and classrooms. The Huron dining hall is steps from the Western campus. Classroom W12, one of Huron's largest classrooms which holds 120 seats is used for many first-year courses and larger lectures. The Kingsmill Room in Huron's main building is used for larger events such as convocations and guest lectures.

Chapel

Huron is also home to the collegiate-style Chapel of St. John the Evangelist which was built in the 1950s to replace the original chapel. The chapel has a seating capacity of 160 and includes a Casavant organ. There are also a number of Orthodox icons including a 19th-century hand-painted Russian icon of the Holy Trinity. The chapel is open to students of all denominations.[13]

Silcox Memorial Library

The Huron University College Library is located on the main floor of the administration wing of the Huron campus. The library houses a 165,000 volume collection in the humanities and social sciences as well as The Kimel Family Information Commons, with 20 PC workstations and wireless access. Comfortable reading alcoves and private group study rooms are available in addition to personal study carrels. All registered students, faculty and staff at Huron and Western, as well as qualified guest borrowers, may borrow from Huron Library.

Huron has three residence halls. Hellmuth Hall is a co-ed residence and houses approximately 98 first-year Huron students. O'Neil/Ridley Hall is a co-ed dormitory housing 185 Huron first-year students. Southwest Residence is a suite-style residence building that houses approximately 56 first-year students. Huron also has two houses on campus, Brough House and Henderson House, that serve as both first-year and upper-year student housing.

The Huron University College Students' Council (HUCSC) is a not-for-profit corporation run by students who are committed to enhancing the educational experience and quality of life for all undergraduate students at Huron University College. The HUCSC works toward this mission in three main ways:

• Advocating for solutions to issues and emphasizing current students as a priority to Huron administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinating comprehensive social and academic events and programming including clubs and operating the campus bar, The Beaver Dam.
• Providing meaningful involvement, volunteer, and development opportunities for students.

The areas of study offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Science are as follows:[14]

• Economics

· Economics · Finance · Economic Theory

• Centre for Global Studies

· Globalization Studies · Global Development Studies · Global Culture Studies · Global Gender Studies

• English

· English Language and Literature · English · Contemporary English Literature · English for Teachers

• French Studies

· French Language and Literature · French Linguistics and Literature · French Language and Linguistics · French Studies · French Language · French and Francophone Literature

• Chinese, Japanese and East Asia Studies

· Chinese/China Studies · Japanese/Japan Studies · East Asia Studies

• Jewish Studies
• History

· History · Atlantic World · Studies in Imperialism · World History

• Management and Organizational Studies (MOS)

· Accounting · Finance and Administration · Organizational Studies, Policy, and Ethics · Management and Organizational Studies

• Philosophy

· Philosophy · Philosophy, Reasoning, and Ethics · Ethics · Religious Studies and Philosophy

• Political Science

· Political Science · Globalization and Governance · State and Policy · Ideology and Identity

• Psychology

The areas of study offered by the Faculty of Theology are as follows:[14]

• Bachelor of Theology
• Master of Theological Studies
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Arts (Theology)

The Faculty of Theology has a student enrolment of 56 students in its Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies programs.[15] The Faculty includes Ingrid Mattson as the Chair for Islamic Studies.

Centre for Undergraduate Research Learning & Undergraduate Journal

Huron University College's Centre for Undergraduate Research Learning (CURL) allows undergraduate students to apply for funding and research fellowships through the school.[16] After completing a research project, students are able to present their findings in an capstone CURL Showcase event at the end of the year.

Liberated Arts Undergraduate Research Journal

Huron's undergraduate research publication titled "Liberated Arts" allows current students to present original findings and insights in a peer-reviewed academic journal.[17] The open access journal is freely available without charge to readers and their institutions. It is available online, and at the University of Western Ontario and Huron University College libraries. The ISSN number for the publication is 2369-1573.