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Senate Governance Committee

Monday, June 4, 2018 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Surrey Campus, Cedar 2110

AGENDA

1. Call to Order .................................................................................. Patrick Donahoe 4:00

2. Confirmation of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes, May 7, 2018

4. Chair's Report

5. New Business

5.1 AC 13 Minimum Qualifications: Faculty of Science and Horticulture .................................................................... Mike Bomford and Elizabeth Worobec

4:05

5.2 AC 13 Minimum Qualifications: Wilson School of Design .................................................................................................... Carolyn Robertson

4:15

5.3 AC 13 Minimum Qualifications: Faculty of Arts ....................................................................................................... Faith Auton-Cuff

4:25

5.4 Change in Membership Composition: Senate Standing Committee on Policy Review ............................. Patrick Donahoe

4:35

6. Items for Discussion 4:45

7. Adjournment 5:00

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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

Senate Governance Committee Monday, May 7, 2018

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Surrey Campus Cedar Board Room 2110

Present: (Quorum 4 voting members) Ex-Officio / Voting

Herbie Atwal Chamkaur Cheema

Patrick Donahoe (Chair)

David Burns Alan Davis

Ex-Officio / Non-voting

Sal Ferreras Zena Mitchell Keri van Gerven Stephen Yezerinac

Regrets: Senate Office Guests:

Michael Wong

Rita Zamluk, Administrative Assistant

Ken Stark

1. Call to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.

2. Approval of Agenda

Amend 6.2: strike strategists and replace with specialists.

Herbie Atwal moved the agenda be confirmed as circulated.

The motion carried.

3. Approval of Minutes, April 9, 2018

Herbie Atwal moved that the minutes be approved as circulated.

The motion carried.

4. Chair’s Report

No Chair’s report.

5. Pending Business

5.1. Academic Plan 2023 final draft

Sal Ferreras, presented draft 2, version 2. He highlighted changes to the details of student success, the articulation of the services provided to students, the strategies supporting teaching and learning, the increased importance and details of research, the value bridging technology, supports for international students, enhanced information on First Nations populations, the KPU Indigenous strategy. Further he reviewed the sections on the K-12 Curriculum transformation, Graduate Studies, and KPU’s Word. The presentation concluded with an overview of the next steps to develop the KPU Academic Plan 2023 prior to bringing the full version to Senate on May 28, 2018.

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The committee commented positively on the inclusion of curriculum, and having student success as the overarching goal. They discussed some word changes, edits, and metrics.

5.2. VISION 2023 final draft

Alan Davis provided background for the discussion. He highlighted the next steps to be taken for Senate to endorse VISION 2023. He discussed the changes made from the previous draft including the definition of experiential learning, engagement with communities, operating effectively in a changing environment, encouraging people to try new things, and ensuring students are ready for life. The committee discussed the clarity of the vision, ensuring consistency in metrics between VISION 2023 and KPU Academic Plan 2023, and the value of celebrating employees’ contributions.

5.3. Proposal for Senate Governance Nominating Committee

David Burns introduced the topic. The committee discussed the role of the committee in ensuring people are available for Senate elections, and Senate Standing Committees, the selection of students to ensure additional student representation, and naming the Registrar in the committee membership as the University Registrar.

David Burns moved THAT the Senate Governance Committee recommends that Senate approves the Senate Nominating Committee [SNC] be disbanded, and that the attached changes be made to the mandate and membership of the Senate Governance Committee [SGC], which will concurrently be renamed the Senate Governance and Nominating Committee [SGNC].

The motion carried.

6. New Business

6.1. AC 13 Minimum Qualifications: Counsellors

Nick Phillips, Director of Counselling Services, provided background on the topic and answered questions from the committee. The committee discussed accreditation from professional organizations, and the educational requirements.

David Burns moved that the Senate Governance Committee recommends Senate approves the amended qualifications for counsellors in AC13 Table - Minimum Qualifications - Faculty Positions.

The motion carried.

6.2. AC 13 Minimum Qualifications: Learning Specialists

Ruth Fraser, Director, Services for Students with Disabilities, provided the background for the changes in the qualifications.

David Burns moved THAT the Senate Governance Committee recommends Senate approves the addition of qualifications for Learning Specialists (Services for Students with Disabilities) in AC13 Table - Minimum Qualifications - Faculty Positions.

The motion carried

7. Items for Discussion

No items for discussion.

8. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 5:01 p.m.

SENATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Agenda Item: 5.1 Meeting Date: June 4, 2018 Presenter: Mike Bomford

Elizabeth Worobec

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Agenda Item: AC13 Minimum Qualifications: Faculty of Science and Horticulture

Action Requested:

X Motion to Approve Discussion Information Education

Recommended Resolution:

THAT the Senate Governance Committee recommends Senate approves the amended AC13 Minimum Qualifications for the Faculty of Science and Horticulture.

Senate Standing Committee Report:

For Senate Office Use Only

Context & Background:

The Faculty of Science and Horticulture is seeking Senate Governance Committee approval and recommendation to KPU Senate for the amended faculty minimum qualifications in Policy AC13 Minimum Qualifications

Key Messages: Current minimum qualifications are outdated.

Consultations: Amended qualifications were ratified for recommendation at the May15, 2018 Faculty of Science and Horticulture Faculty Council meeting.

Attachments: 1. Current and Proposed Minimum Qualifications

2. KPU Horticulture Diploma Programs Teaching Requirements

Submitted by: Mike Bomford, Chair FSH Faculty Council

Date submitted: May 16, 2018

TO: Chair, Senate Governance Committee CC: Elizabeth Worobec, Dean, Faculty of Science and Horticulture FROM: Mike Bomford, Chair, FSH Faculty Council DATE: May 15, 2018 SUBJECT: Minimum Qualifications for FSH Faculty

The Faculty of Science and Horticulture Faculty Council recommends the following changes to the minimum qualifications for

Faculty of Science and Horticulture Instructors working at KPU.

Please add this to the agenda of the Senate Governance committee for recommendation to the Senate for approval.

Motion: Ratify the Memorandum on Minimum Qualifications for Faculty of Science and Horticulture Instructors working at KPU as

submitted by the Chair, FSH Faculty Council.

Minimum Qualifications Faculty Positions - Current

Discipline/Program Academic Professional Teaching (where not a

requirement, it is a

preference)

Experience

Applied Science Master’s degree in Engineering or

Physics. Must have specialization in

both engineering and physics over

the undergraduate degrees held.

Registration as a Professional

Engineer in BC or eligibility for

same(to be achieved in a specified

period)

Post-secondary

Biology/Health Science Master’s degree in appropriate

specialization, PhD preferred,

subject matter specialization may be

required

Appropriate professional designation(where applicable)

Post-secondary preferred

Brewing Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred for full- time faculty

Post-secondary preferred 5 years related work experience

Chemistry Master’s degree in appropriate

specialization

Appropriate professional

designation (where applicable)


CADD

Core and Specialties

CAD related programming

Drafting or Technology Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred



6 years related work experience


MEMORANDUM

Environmental Protection Technology

Bachelor’s degree required.,

Master’s degree preferred Post-secondary preferred Relevant experience required

Horticulture All

programs:

- 1000 level Degree

courses

Degree programs:

- All 1000-2000 level

HORT electives

- 3000-4000 level HORT courses

Diploma programs:

- 1000-2000 HORT

courses other than above listed Degree courses

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor degree preferred

Master’s degree required


And/or professional

designation

And/or professional

designation Professional

designation preferred

And/or

professional/trades

designation



Post-secondary required


3 years of related work experience




Mathematics Master’s degree in Mathematics or Statistics, PhD preferred, subject area specialization may be required

Post-secondary

Physics Master’s degree required, PhD preferred, subject area specialization may be required

Registration as a Professional Physicist, or eligibility for same, is preferred.


Sustainable Agriculture Master’s degree required, PhD preferred

Minimum Qualifications Faculty Positions – Proposed

Discipline/Program Academic Professional Teaching (where not a

requirement, it is a

preference)

Experience

Applied Science

Master’s degree in Engineering or

Physics. Must have specialization in

both engineering and physics over

the undergraduate degrees held.


Engineer in BC or eligibility for

same(to be achieved in a

specified period)

Post-secondary

Biology/Health Science

Master’s degree in appropriate

specialization, PhD preferred,

subject matter specialization may

be required


designation(where applicable)


Brewing

(HOPS courses)

Bachelor's degree, Master's

preferred for full-time faculty

Post-secondary preferred 5 years related work experience

Chemistry Master’s degree in appropriate

specialization, PhD preferred.


designation (where applicable)


CADD Core and Specialties

(CADM, CADS, CADI, CADA

courses)

CAD related programming

Drafting or Technology Diploma






Environmental Protection

Technology (ENVI courses)

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s

preferred

Post-secondary preferred Relevant experience required

Horticulture

All programs:

- 1100 level required HORT Degree courses

Degree programs:

- All 1100-2000 level HORT electives

(see attached list)

- 3000-4000 level HORT courses

Diploma programs:

- 1100-2000 level required HORT courses other than above listed Degree courses

Master’s degree preferred Bachelor’s degree preferred Master’s degree, PhD preferred Bachelor’s degree preferred

And/or professional designation

And/or professional designation

Professional designation

preferred

And/or professional/trades

designation



Post-secondary required






Mathematics

Master’s in Mathematics or

Statistics, PhD preferred, subject

area specialization may be required

Post-secondary

Physics

Master’s degree, PhD preferred,

subject area specialization may be

required


Physicist, or eligibility for same, is

preferred.


Sustainable Agriculture Master’s degree, PhD preferred Post-secondary preferred

KPU Horticulture Diploma Programs Teaching RequirementsHORT Courses requiring Bachelor's Preferred (2017)

Year 1

HORT 1105 Pesticide Applicator Certificate

HORT 1118 Basic Machinery Operations & Maintenance

HORT 1124 Landscape Gardening Methods

HORT 1132 Turf Maintenance Operations

HORT 1193 Crop Production Practices

HORT 1230 Sustainable Turf Management

HORT 1232 Sports Turf Management Practices

HORT 1240 Arboriculture I

HORT 1261 Plant Propagation

HORT 1293 Crop Production Operations

Year 2

HORT 2302 Horticulture Work Experience

HORT 2306 Horticulture Work Experience Report

HORT 2327 Sustainable Landscape Design I

HORT 2330 Turfgrass and Environmental Issues

HORT 2332 Environmental Turf Management

HORT 2334 Irrigation, Drainage and Lighting

HORT 2335 Sportsturf Management Practices

HORT 2355 Plant Identification II

HORT 2375 Production Facilities & Equipment

HORT 2393 Crop Production Performance

HORT 2412 Landscape Estimating & Contracting

HORT 2426 Landscape Construction

HORT 2427 Sustainable Landscape Design II

HORT 2432 Grounds Machinery Maintenance

HORT 2436 Golf Course management

HORT 2437 Golf Course Irrigation Systems Design & Operations

HORT 2442 Arboriculture II

HORT 2463 Woody Plant Production & Development

HORT 2473 Greenhouse Climate Control

HORT 2477 Production Horticulture Management

HORT 2490 Organic Greenhouse Crop Production

HORT 2493 Crop Production Development

HORT 2599 Special Topics in Horticulture


Agenda Item: 5.2 Meeting Date: June 4, 2018 Presenter: Carolyn Robertson

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Agenda Item: AC 13 Minimum Qualifications: Wilson School of Design

Action Requested:

Motion to Approve Discussion Information Education


THAT the Senate Governance Committee recommends that Senate approves the amended AC 13 Qualifications for the programs in the Wilson School of Design




The Wilson School of Design is seeking Senate Governance Committee approval and recommendation to KPU Senate for the proposed updates to the Fashion and Technology, Fashion Marketing, Graphic Design for Marketing, Interior Design, Product Design and Technical Apparel Programs.

Key Messages: Qualifications are updated to reflect currency and correct some errors.

Consultations:

The proposed revisions were approved at the Wilson School of Design Faculty Council on May 14, 2018 for all programs except Interior Design.

The Interior Design revisions were approved via e-vote on May 25, 2018.

Attachments:

1. Current and Proposed AC 13 Qualifications for Faculty Members –Wilson School of Design

2. AC 13 Qualifications for Faculty Member Policy, Procedures, and Table

Submitted by: Andhra Goundrey, Associate Dean, Wilson School of Design


http://www.kpu.ca/policies


Agenda Item: 5.2 Meeting Date: June 4, 2018 Presenter: Carolyn Robertson

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May 25, 2018

Discipline / Program Academic Professional Teaching (Where not a

requirement, it is a preference) Experience

Fashion and Technology

Bachelor Degree in Fashion or related disciplines or academic credentials and experience appropriate to areas of responsibility (Bachelor’s Degree is preferred for full-time faculty)

Removed “eligible for professional designation”

Post-secondary teaching experience, minimum 3 years preferred or a teaching credential


Fashion Marketing

Bachelor Degree in Fashion Marketing or related disciplines or academic credentials and experience appropriate to areas of responsibility (Bachelor’s Degree is preferred for full- time faculty)

Removed “eligible for professional designation”

Post-secondary teaching experience, minimum 3 years preferred or a teaching credential


Foundations in Design

Bachelor’s Degree from design program or related field

Eligible for professional designation

Minimum 2 years teaching experience required. Post- secondary preferred

Minimum of 5 years of Multi / Inter / Trans-disciplinary design experience preferred

Graphic Design for Marketing

Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) from a Graphic Design program, or from a related discipline that is relevant to the Graphic Design for Marketing program

Member of the Graphic Designers of Canada or the Association of Registered Graphic Designers, and eligible for professional designation

Minimum of 5 years of post-secondary teaching experience

Minimum of 5 8 years of active professional design practice that includes business, marketing and/or relevant domains

1 The Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) requires that a majority of faculty members teaching interior design studio courses have a) earned a degree in interior design, and b) passed the complete National Council for Interior Design Qualification exam.

Interior Design

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, or related disciplines or academic credentials and professional experience appropriate to their areas of responsibility. (Master’s Degree preferred for full-time faculty)

Membership / or eligible for membership in appropriate professional association /organization (appropriate to discipline) NCIDQ certification preferred for faculty teaching in Studio Courses AND for full-time faculty. 1

Minimum 2 years teaching experience required.

Substantial Professional Portfolio reflecting a minimum of 8 to 10 years diverse experience related to the built environment and evidence of experience or expertise appropriate to specific course content.

Product Design

Bachelor’s Degree in Product Design or related disciplines, academic credentials and experience. – preferably Master’s Degree preferred for full-time faculty in Product Design, Industrial


Minimum of 5 years at post- secondary level

Minimum of 5 years’ experience / practice in product design, or relevant field, or published evidence of scholarly research in a design-related subject

Technical Apparel, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Master’s Degree in Apparel Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, or related disciplines or Academic credentials and experience appropriate to areas of responsibility (Master’s Degree preferred for full-time faculty)


Post-secondary teaching experience preferred

Minimum of 8 – 10 years diverse experience related to Technical Apparel Design AND Evidence of experience or expertise appropriate to specific course content AND Demonstrate a clear understanding of related fields


Agenda Item: 5.3 Meeting Date: June 4, 2018 Presenter: Dr. Faith Auton-Cuff

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Agenda Item: AC 13 Qualifications for Faculty Members: Faculty of Arts

Action Requested:



THAT the Senate Governance Committee recommends that Senate approves the amended AC 13 Qualifications for the Faculty of Arts




The Faculty of Arts is seeking Senate Governance Committee approval and recommendation to KPU Senate for the revised faculty minimum qualifications in Policy AC13 Minimum Qualifications

Key Messages: Current minimum qualifications are outdated.

Consultations:

1. A final fidelity check was completed with the Chair of each Department in May 2018, who, in consultation with their department, gave their approval.

2. Arts Faculty Council was consulted and gave final approval on May 25th and June 4th.

Attachments:

1. Current and Proposed AC 13 Qualifications for Faculty Members in the various disciplinary areas within the Faculty of Arts

2. AC 13 Qualifications for Faculty Member Policy, Procedures, and Table

Submitted by: Dr. Faith Auton-Cuff

Date submitted: June 4th, 2018

http://www.kpu.ca/policies


Agenda Item: 5.3 Meeting Date: June 4, 2018 Presenter: Dr. Faith Auton-Cuff

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Discipline / Program Academic Professional Teaching (Where not a requirement, it is a preference) Experience

Anthropology PhD preferred; MA, MSc considered Professional designation as required by the position. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Professional or applied experience may be an asset depending upon the nature of the position.

Arts PhD preferred Professional designation as required by the position. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.


Asian Studies PhD or ABD status in a relevant discipline required N/A Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.


Creative Writing MFA, MA in an appropriate discipline required Two professionally published books (for positions in fiction poetry, or creative non-fiction) or two major projects or productions (for positions in screenplay, drama or new media) with a preference given to those genres taught by the department.

Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence within a creative and / or interdisciplinary domain at the post-secondary level.


Criminology PhD, LLM or equivalent combination of graduate work, research publication, and experience

Professional designation as required by the position. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.


Education Assistant Program (EDAS)

Master’s degree preferred Teacher’s certificate preferred. Credential in specific field (e.g. RN for health based course, OT/PT for rehabilitation based coursework)

Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence in the K-12 system particularly, and at the post-secondary level in the requisite area of specialization.

Professional or extensive experience in specialized coursework is required.

Educational Studies Education Positions:PhD, EdD in Education, Humanities or Social Sciences preferred. M.A/ M.Ed may be considered.Counselling Positions:PhD in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology preferred. MA in Counselling Psychology or Clinical Psychology from an accredited program may be considered.

Professional designation as required by the position. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level for at least 5 years.

Professional or applied experience may be an asset depending upon the nature of the position. For Counselling Positions, previous experience supervising students who are practicing individual and group counselling skills is desirable.

English Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or literary studies is required; PhD in same is preferred

N/A Preference will be given to candidates with a record of excellence in teaching composition and literature at the undergraduate level

Two years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level preferred

Fine Arts / Art History / Theory (ARTH)

PhD in Art History with a specialization Professional designation as required by the position. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Professional or applied experience including an active and current record of publications is required.

Fine Arts / Visual Arts (FINA) MFA (with specialization in an appropriate Fine Arts discipline)

Professional designation as required by the position. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Professional or applied experience including an active and current exhibition record is required.

Geography PhD preferred N/A Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.


Global Competencies Master's Degree in a relevant discipline required. N/A Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Proven experience with expertise in teaching global competencies and utilizing e-Portfolio-based assessments is required.

History PhD in History preferred; MA considered. N/A Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.


Indigenous Studies Master's Degree in a relevant discipline required or fluency in indigenous languages where needed.

N/A Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Preference will be given to Indigenous persons, and grassroots and community-based knowledge and engagement are an asset.

Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts (IDEA)

PhD preferred, relevant Master's degree considered. Recognition of community-based experience and leadership. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Proven experience in community-based leadership and/or extensive experience in activism is an asset.

Minimum Qualifications – Faculty Positions: Faculty of Arts

Discipline / Program Academic Professional Teaching (Where not a requirement, it is a preference) Experience

Minimum Qualifications – Faculty Positions: Faculty of Arts

Journalism Journalism:Master's degree preferred and/or equivalent industry experience.Communication StudiesMaster’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, or related discipline required

N/A Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Journalism: Advanced understanding of journalism practice, up-to-date knowledge of evolving methods and necessary skills Communication Studies: Considerable related and diverse work.

Language and Cultures PhD preferred in language of teaching or generative linguistics. Master’s degree considered

N/A Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level for at least 2 years.

Professional and applied experience in a culturally diverse environment is an asset.

Music Performance-based Courses: Master's degree preferred. Theory & History Courses: PhD preferred. Master's degree will be considered.

Membership/or eligible for membership in an appropriate professional associate/organization

Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Professional or performance and/or considerable related professional experience within the music industry may be an asset depending upon the nature of the position.

Philosophy PhD in Philosophy preferred N/A Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

An active and current program of research or record of publications is required.

Policy Studies Master's degree required Related professional designation preferred Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Professional or related work experience or civic engagement experience is preferred

Political Science PhD preferred Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level.

Professional or related work experience as a practitioner in government, policy, or advocacy may be an asset depending upon the nature of the position.

Psychology PhD in Psychology or a related discipline approved by the Psychology Department

Appropriate professional designation (where applicable) Preference will be given to candidates with a record of teaching excellence at the post-secondary level in the requisite area of specialization.


Sociology Graduate degree in Sociology, PhD in Sociology or a related discipline approved by the Sociology department preferred.

N/A Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong evidence of excellence in teaching, with a track record of quality teaching at the post-secondary level.

Knowledge, proven expertise, and work experience appropriate to content areas.

Performing Arts in Theatre and Screen

MFA/MA degree in a relevant discipline required. N/A Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate strong evidence of excellence in teaching at the post-secondary level in the area of Theatre and Screen as Performing Arts .

Knowledge, proven expertise, and professional experience in Theatre and Screen as Performing Arts.

SENATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Agenda Item: 5.4 Meeting Date: June 4, 2018 Presenter: Patrick Donahoe

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Agenda Item: Committee Membership Revision: Senate Standing Committee on Policy Review

Action Requested:



THAT the Senate Governance Committee recommends that Senate approves the revision to the membership composition of the Senate Standing Committee on Policy Review.




The Office of Student Risk and Judicial Affairs has changed its name to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Key Messages: The membership composition of the Senate Standing Committee on Policy Review needs to be updated to reflect the change in name.

Attachments: Current and proposed changes to the membership composition of the Senate Standing Committee on Policy Review.

Submitted by: Rita Zamluk, Administrative Assistant, University Senate


MEMEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION REVISION

Senate Standing Committee on Policy Review

CURRENT

Ex Officio Non-Voting

Provost and Vice-President, Academic or designate Deputy Provost Director, Student Risk and Judicial Affairs or designate Registrar or designate Senate Vice-Chair University Secretary or designate

REVISION

Ex Officio Non-Voting

Provost and Vice-President, Academic or designate Deputy Provost Director, Student Rights and Responsibilities Office or designate Registrar or designate Senate Vice-Chair University Secretary or designate

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