Memorandum of Understanding

This is a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Victoria (the "University") and the Religious Communities currently participating in the Multifaith Chaplaincy at the University of Victoria , to wit: the Multifaith Chaplaincy and their supporting communities, for the provision of a Multifaith Ministry on the campus of the University of Victoria.

1. The University and the Multifaith Chaplaincy agree that their respective obligations and responsibilities shall be as follows:

a) The University and the Chaplaincy shall consult on matters of mutual interest and concern through the Executive Director of Student and Ancillary Services and the Multifaith Chaplains Services Advisory Committee. (Amendment Feb 22, 2000).

b) The University shall provide an office to accommodate the campus Ministry. Other facilities may be booked in accordance with University policy.

c) The University services available to faculty and staff shall also be available to the Ministry Team members as appropriate.

2. There shall be provision for an "Advisory Committee" to advise the Religious Communities and the University on the needs and function of the Ministry.

3. This Memorandum of Understanding may be reviewed or renegotiated at the request of the University or of the participating Religious Communities.

4. The purpose and objectives of the Ministry are:

a) To offer care particular to the spiritual needs of the whole University (Amendment of Feb 22, 2000 ) community: students, faculty, staff and their families.

b) To work as a team:

(i) to provide a model of multifaith cooperation and respect;

(ii) to give more efficient service than is possible individually.

c) To act as a theological resource and to encourage thoughtful reflection and dialogue about the basis of individual faith and community life through an openness to all truth, and through dialogue with others in the university community.

d) To assist both individuals and groups in the process of growth by sharing.

e) To work co-operatively and supportively with other counselling and service facilities of the University.

f) To foster and maintain relationships with religious clubs, organizations, denominations and faith communities.

g) To assist the University in relations with the community in respect to religious matters.