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SENATE MEETING

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009Lifetime Learning Centre | OVC | Room 1714 | 6:30 p.m.

AGENDA

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1. Welcome and Approval of the Agendaa) Agenda for June 2, 2009 [Motion]

2. Approval of the Minutesa) Minutes of April 7, 2009 [Motion]

b) Business Arising

c) Business Not Proceeded With When Reached

3. Remarks from the Chair

4. Reading of Enquiries and Communications

5. Question Period

6. Student Senate Caucus Report

7. Progress on the Implementation of the Recommendations from the21st Century Curriculum Report

a) Update on the Progress of the Implementation of the Recommendations from the 21st Century Curriculum Report

8. Priorities and Planning Committee Reporta) Annual Reports: Senate Standing Committees

9. Bylaws and Membership Committee Reporta) Business Not Proceeded With When Reached

b) Membership Slate for the Search Committee, Associate Vice-President Research (Agri-Food & Partnerships) [Motion]

c) Senate Meeting Dates and Start Time for 2009-10: Pilot Project [Motion]

d) Membership of the Senate Standing Committees, 2009-10 [Motion]

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9. Bylaws and Membership Committee Reporte) Revision to Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee Composition

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f) Deliberative Discussion: Proposed Revised Bylaws for the Board of Undergraduate Studies

10.Board of Graduate Studies Reporta) Proposed Changes to Criteria for Appointment to Graduate Faculty

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b) Programs Committee Report: Course Additions, Deletions and Changes

c) Graduate Faculty Lists

11.Board of Undergraduate Studies Reporta) Change to Admission Requirements: Bachelor of Commerce[Motion]

b) Change to Admission Requirements: Bachelor of Applied Science, Early Childhood Major [Motion]

c) New Associate Diploma Program in Agri-Food Leadership [Motion]

d) Program and Course Changes, Additions, Deletions

12.Committee on Student Petitions Reporta) Annual Report From the Senate Student Petitions Commmittee

13.Honours and Awards Committee Reporta) Academic Regalia - Hood for Master of Applied Science [Motion]

b) Announcement of Convocation Medals and Honours

14.COU Reporta) Update on COU Activities

15.Other Business

16.Move to Closed Sessiona) Move to Closed Session [Motion]

17.Closed Session: Honours and Awards Report

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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT To: Members of Senate From: Kate Revington, Associate University Secretary Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 1. Welcome and Approval of the Agenda 2. Approval of the Minutes 1. Welcome and Approval of the Agenda a) Agenda for June 2, 2009 [Motion] Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That the June 2, 2009 meeting agenda be approved. 2. Approval of the Minutes a) Minutes of April 7, 2009 [Motion] Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That the minutes of the April 7, 2009 meeting be approved.

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Minutes of the Senate meeting held Tuesday, April 7, 2009 University of Guelph | Rozanski Hall | Room 104 | 5:30 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by the Chair Alastair Summerlee. The following were in attendance: Senators: Hussein Abdullah Brian Allen Carol Armstrong Jnanankur Bag Andrew Bailey Darryl Bannon Olaf Berke Andreas Boeckner Dylan Boles Elizabeth Boulding Paula Brauer Erin Britnell Catherine Brown Leonid Brown Donald Bruce Wyatt Carss John Cassidy Julia Christensen-Hughes Anthony Clarke Monica Cojocaru Scott Colwell Peter Conlon John Cranfield Zach Dadson Kerry Daly Robin Davidson-Arnott Massimo De Simone Tyler Demers Serge Desmarais Cate Dewey Sunny Dhillon Robert Dony Icy D’Silva David Dyck Michael Emes Jordan Evans John FitzSimons Mark Fortier Kailyn Fullerton Otis Gard William Gardner Christi Garneau-Scott Kerry Godfrey Alan Gordon Robert Gordon Terry Graham Gayleen Gray

John Greenwood John Gruzleski Bev Hale Kevin Hall Lisa Harvey Art Hill Laura Hilliard Kendra Holiday Michael Hoy Brian Husband Robert Jacobs Alun Joseph Al Lauzon Nathan Lachowsky Theresa lee Steven Liss Kerry Lissemore Michael Lockhart Steve Lynch Neil MacLusky Maureen Mancuso Thomas Malcolmson Aaron Massecar Harvey Marmurek Dominic Marner Sabina Martyn Rohan Mathai Scott McEwen Judith McKenzie Ross McKitrick Kelly Meckling Brittany Medeiros Janet Mersey Momina Mir Lynne Mitchell Richard Moccia Medhat Moussa Ruediger Mueller Jacqueline Murray Lucy Mutharia Stefanie Nagelschmitz Jonathan Newman Vern Osborne Paulette Padanyi Cecelia Paine Peter Pauls Erin Preiss David Prescott

Michael Ridley Andy Robinson Beren Robinson Brad Rooney Paul Rowntree Paul Salmon Rakhal Sarker Adrian Schwan Omid Shabani Vivian Shalla Judy Sheeska Byron Sheldrick Mark Sholdice Geoff Smith Norman Smith Trevor Smith Dave Sparling Deborah Stacey Henry Staempfli Catherine Steeves Elizabeth Stone Al Sullivan Alastair Summerlee Alexander Szumilas Kathy Tausz William Teesdale Lefa Teng Patricia Tersigni Henry Thille Sarah Thompson Clive Thomson Daniel Thomas Jack Trevors Glen Van Der Kraak Anthony Vanelli Claudia Wagner-Riddle John Walsh Andrew Wayne Allison Webb Brenda Whiteside Chris Whitfield Jordan Willcox Ann Wilson Geoffrey Wood Simon Yang Nonita Yap Ted Young Ali Zaki

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Visitors: Valerie Allen Sarah Ayton Patricia Altass Derek Alton Gavin Armstrong Polina Bam Lisa Baumander Kayla Belanger Craig Bentahm Murad Bhatti Guillaume Blais Lori Bona Hunt Alex Bonchett Andrew Bretz Timo Brielmann Marena Brinkhurst Hannah Brutin Elizabeth Bryan Jessica Buchanan Kira Burger Jamie Burnett Juanita Burnett Cailey Campbell Erin Carlson Krissy Carlton Patrick Case Maggie Cassidy Libby Jay Chisholm Ann Clark Leandra Correale Chuck Cunningham Robyn Dalgleish Elizabeth Dotzert Brenda Dougherty Nate Dove Malena Durel Alexandra English Michelle Fach Erika Falk Sean Field Beth Anne Fischer Silvie Fojtik Josh Gaber Alan Gale

Lea Gallaugher Emma Goldman Arden Hagedorn Meghan Hamilton Joel Harnest Golnoush Hassanpour Paul Hay James Heumann Mandy Hiscocks Jack Hixson-Vulpe Martha Harley Erin Harris Alice Hovorka A. Holten Karen Houle Helen Hoy Chris Hubbarde Diane Hurst Tracey Jandrisitis Mia Kelly-Johnson Krista Kermer Erik Landy Meagan Lee Robyn Letson Alexandra Liebich Andrea Lister Trudi Lorenz Ayla Ludwig Roisin Lyder Tyler MacDougall Veronica Majewski Emily Mannella Carisa Mar Rachel Mathies Caitlin McDonough Molly McManus Emily McRobert Shelley Melanson John Miles Alyssa Nebel Kaila Newby Chloe Olwyn Joe Orton Sonal Pala Hannah Peck

Janna Peitersma Sam Pockele Sky Powell Emelina Ramos Zach Ramsay Brandon Rangley John Rennie Ellen Ringler Rene Rivas Veronica Robinson Marta Rohatynskyj Jeff Rotman John Sakaluk Katrin Sawatzky Jason Schaller Kim Schneider M.G. Scorggins Andy Sherwood Joanne Shoveller Jeff Smith Jes Smith Lauren Snowball Kayla Snyder Trish Starling Ricky T. Shannon Thibodeau Joseph Tindale Emily Tracewicz John Walton Bradley Watson Chris Wattam Kyle Webb Karen Wendling Kyle Wettner Sarah White Sharon White Lillian Wilson Rob Wright Peter Wolf Tin Vo Michael von Kietz Janet Wood Jeff Wood Philip Zachariah Anastasia Zavarella Hailey Zysman

1. Welcome and Approval of the Agenda The Chair welcomed Senators and Visitors to the meeting. Senators were asked to ensure that they had signed into the meeting and received their voting cards. In order to ensure the efficient conduct of the meeting, Senators and Visitors were asked to abide by the Rules of Order as laid out in Senate bylaws and Bourinot’s Rules of Order. a) Approval of Agenda Prior to the meeting, several motions had been presented by Senators, with a request that they be considered for addition to the Senate agenda. As per the process laid out in Senate



bylaws, the Senate Priorities and Planning Committee (SPPC) considered these motions and agreed that they fit within the purview of Senate. SPPC has recommended that they be added under Item 14. Other Business. Since all the motions relate to item 12.b) Report for Information from the Board of Undergraduate Studies, that report will also be moved under “Other Business” for the purposes of the discussion. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That Senate approve the agenda as amended for the meeting of April 7, 2009, including the addition of those motions under Other Business, as recommended by the Senate Priorities and Planning Committee. 2. Approval of the Minutes a) Minutes of March 10, 2009 One correction to the minutes was noted. Mr. Patrick Case was in attendance at the last meeting. With that correction, and on a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That the minutes of the meeting of March 10, 2009 be approved. b) Business Arising The Chair noted that the draft revised Human Rights Policy was presented for feedback at the last meeting with the intention that it would return to the April 7, 2009 meeting for further discussion. The Director of the Human Rights and Equity Office, Mr. Patrick Case, has advised that consultation with the community is still underway. Senators were reminded that the policy is posted on the Secretariat website and members are encouraged to provide comments directly to Mr. Case. The draft policy will return to Senate at a later date. 3. Remarks from the Chair With sadness the President reported the death of Guelph Humber student Asad Malik and expressed the condolences of the university community to family, friends and colleagues. The President was pleased to congratulate the recipients of the following awards:

R.P. GILMOR Student Life Award o Stefanie Nagelschmitz

BRIAN D. SULLIVAN Student Leadership Award o Christi Garneau-Scott

ANDRE AUGER Citizenship Award o Nathan Lachowsky

ROBERTA MASON Rookie Involvement Award o Guillaume Blais

The President was also pleased to announce that student Adam Lewandowski was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship, considered among the most prestigious awards in the world for international study and professional development. Adam is a fourth year Biological Sciences student. He will study cardiovascular medicine at the University of Oxford and its John Radcliffe Hospital beginning in September. As well, congratulations were offered to staff member Irene Thompson, librarian Janet Kaufman, and student Arthur Churchyard, who are the 2009 recipients of the Dr. William Winegard Exemplary Volunteer Involvement Awards.



On behalf of Senate, the President thanked the Student Senators for their dedication and participation over the past year. In particular he thanked Caucus Co-Chairs Nathan Lachowsky and Massimo De Simone and offered congratulations to incoming Caucus Co-Chairs Michael Lockhart (Guelph-Humber), and Allison Webb (BA). As well, the appreciation of Senate was extended to Christi Garneau-Scott, out-going CSA Academic Commissioner, for her contributions to Senate over the past year. Nathan Lachowsky has been elected as CSA Academic Commissioner for 2009-10. Senators were reminded that information updates on the university budget will be posted on the University web site. To set the context for the meeting, the President reminded members of the following points:

The world-wide economic downturn continues to impact the university. In the face of limited resources, the university must make changes.

The "Roles & Responsibilities of Senators" document was approved by Senate earlier this year and charges Senators to make decisions in the best interests of the institution. The deliberations around such decisions will be difficult, but must be conducted respectfully.

Senate has been struggling with several change issues, even before the development of the current financial situation. Over the past few years, for instance, Senate has been engaged in a complete review of Senate processes and bylaws. As well, Senate has had the opportunity to discuss and approve the 21st Century Curriculum Committee Report Recommendations, as well as review the annual Integrated Plan. These documents have provided a framework for discussions in the academic units and at the program committees on proposals for changes to the undergraduate curriculum. Such changes must, as always, be approved through the governance processes as laid out in the Senate bylaws.

While Senate’s purview is the academic governance of the institution, it is important to acknowledge that changes to the university’s curriculum and academic structures also have a financial impact.

Many pieces of correspondence concerning the changes to the undergraduate curriculum have been received in the President’s office. In each case, the items have been forwarded to Chair of Board of Undergraduate Studies (BUGS), and were provided to BUGS members in advance of the March 30th meeting. The material was also available for consultation at the BUGS meeting.

4. Reading of Enquiries and Communications Senators received via email those communications or written submissions regarding Senate business that were received by 4pm Monday, April 6, 2009. All the communications received were in regards to the motions reported for information from the Board of Undergraduate Studies. The materials were available for consultation at the meeting. 5. Question Period In response to a question from a member about the survey data collected from students in regard to factors influencing their choice of university and whether the data indicates that the availability of minors in degree programs is not a factor in that decision, the President reported that this data is considered competitive imformation and is not available for release. The Registrar has confirmed, however, that in the student surveys and/ or assessments used



at Guelph, there is no indication that the opportunity to enroll in a minor is a decisive factor in a student’s choice of university. In a supplementary question, the member requested that, since the survey data is not available publicly, information about the survey questions and methodology be provided. The Provost agreed to follow up with the Registrar on this item. 6. Student Senate Caucus Report Caucus Co-chair Nathan Lachowsky presented the report. The third annual Teaching Recognition event, sponsored by Caucus, recognizes excellence in teaching. Thanks to all those who submitted nominations. Caucus was pleased to note the significant increased interest in Senate elections this year. Caucus was pleased to sponsor an election forum for the student candidates, so that students could be better informed about Senate issues and the viewpoints of the various candidates. Congratulations were extended to those students elected to Senate for the 2009-10 session, particularly to incoming Co-Chairs Allison Webb and Michael Lockhart, Secretary Hailey Zysman and Webmaster John Sakaluk. 7. Integrated Plan and Proposed 2009-10 Preliminary MTCU Operating Budget [The Integrated Plan and the 2009-10 Preliminary MTCU Budget were posted online with the meeting materials.] The Chair reminded Senators that the 2009-10 Preliminary MTCU budget will be presented to the Board of Governors on April 9, 2009. As usual, comments from Senate will be provided to the Board for its consideration. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, that Speaking Privileges be granted to Mr. John Miles, Assistant, Vice-President (Finance and Services) and Ms Nancy Sullivan, Vice-President (Finance and Administration). Assistant VP (Finance and Services) John Miles provided an overview of the 2009-10 preliminary MTCU Operating Budget. Vice-President Academic and Provost Maureen Mancuso provided an overview of the Integrated Plan 2009-10. The Integrated Plan is available on the following web site (requires University of Guelph username and password: http://www.uoguelph.ca /vpacademic/planning/ ). Following the presentations, the following points were raised:

Dean Rob Gordon, OAC, reported that while the Agricultural Economics specialization of the B.Sc.Agr program was identified for deletion in the Integrated Plan, and subsequently approved for elimination as part of the motion presented to the Board of Undergraduate Studies on March 30, 2009, the consultation process continues. Since the program change is not effective until May 1, 2010, it is anticipated that there will be time to complete the requisite consultations and communications before the specialization is formally removed from the undergraduate calendar.



Dean Tony Vannelli, CPES, reported that while STAT*4080 and STAT*4100 were identified as low enrollment courses for deletion in the Integrated Plan, and were subsequently approved for elimination as part of the motion presented to the Board of Undergraduate Studies on March 30, 2009, the consultation process continues. Since the deletions are not effective until May 1, 2010, it is anticipated that there will be time to complete the requisite consultations and communications before the specialization is formally removed from the undergraduate calendar.

A Senator expressed concern that budget cuts and deficit issues are a feature of every

annual budget presentation and asked why this year’s situation is more critical than in past years. The President responded that for the last several years, the University has faced mounting costs and diminishing funding. The four year plan may not be able to improve the University’s situation but without it, the University is likely to be in a worse position.

A Senator asked whether the University of Guelph’s budget cuts are greater than

those reported at other universities. The President responded that most other Ontario universities are struggling with similar cuts. Recent media reports indicate that Queen’s, Laurier, and Western are all struggling with budget cuts of the same magnitude as Guelph.

8. Priorities and Planning Committee Report [The Report of the Priorities and Planning Committee, dated April 7, 2009, had been posted on-line with the meeting materials.] Professor Al Sullivan presented the report. The report was presented for information. 9. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report [The Report from the Bylaws and Membership Committee, dated April 7, 2009, was posted on-line with the meeting materials.] Professor Peter Conlon presented the report. a) Membership Slate for the Search Committee for the Associate Vice President

Research (Agri-food and Partnerships) [Background material for this decision item, including a proposed recommendation, had been distributed with the meeting materials.] There were no nominations from the floor. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That Senate approve the proposed faculty, staff and student members for the membership slate for the Associate Vice-President Research (Agri-Food & Partnerships) Search Committee.



b) Membership Slate for the Review Committee for the Dean of the Ontario

Veterinary College [Background material for this decision item, including a proposed recommendation, had been distributed with the meeting materials.] Professor Ann Wilson, Vice Chair of the Bylaws and Membership Committee, presented this portion of the report. It is proposed that Ms Charmaine Tong be included on the membership slate as the undergraduate student on the committee. There were no nominations from the floor. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That Senate approve the proposed faculty and staff members for the membership slate for the Dean of the Ontario Veterinary College Review Committee. Professor Conlon presented the remainder of the report.

c) Draft Senate Membership 2009-10 [The Draft Senate Membership 2009-10 was posted on-line with the meeting materials.] The draft membership report was presented for information. The Chair noted two updates to the information presented:

Professor Kris Inwood, Economics – elected Senator for CME Professor Massimo Marcone, Food Science – elected Senator for OAC

Senators were asked to notify the Secretariat with any corrections or updates for the list. 10. Report of the Joint Meeting, Boards of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies [The Report of the Joint Meeting, Boards of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies, dated April 7,2009, had been posted on-line with the meeting materials.] Professor Glen Van Der Kraak presented the report on behalf of the Boards of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies. a) Report from the Joint Meeting [Background material for this item was posted on-line with the meeting materials.] Professor Van Der Kraak provided an overview of the joint meeting which was held on March 24, 2009. He reported that the Boards received a presentation from the Provost on the Integrated Plan 2009-10, which provided context for the motions on academic restructuring, as well as the motions regarding the undergraduate curriculum which were subsequently considered by the Board of Undergraduate Studies at its meeting on March 24, 2009. b) Academic Restructuring [Background material for this item was posted on-line with the meeting materials.]



In response to a question about how the creation of the School of Environmental Sciences will impact the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and its associated programs, Dean Gordon (OAC) responded that an internal Working Group, composed of the Associate Dean of Environmental Sciences and others, was established last Fall to review and discuss the Environmental Sciences program. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That Senate approve the amalgamation of the Departments of Environmental Biology and Land Resource Science into the School of Environmental Sciences within the Ontario Agricultural College. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That Senate approve the creation of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. 11. Board of Graduate Studies Report [The Report of the Board of Graduate Studies, dated April 7, 2009, had been posted on-line with the meeting materials.] Professor Glen Van Der Kraak presented the report. a) Change to the MA in English Program Requirements [Background material for this decision item, including a proposed recommendation had been distributed with the meeting materials.] On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That Senate approve the change to the MA in English program requirements. b) Programs Committee Report: Course Additions, Deletions and Changes [Background material for this information item was posted on-line with the meeting materials.] The report was presented for information. c) Graduate Faculty List [Background material for this information item was posted on-line with the meeting materials.] The report was presented for information. 12. Board of Undergraduate Studies Report [The Report of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, dated April 7, 2009, had been posted on-line with the meeting materials.] Professor Neil MacLusky presented the report. a) Deletion of Undergraduate Degree Programs [Background material for this item was posted on-line with the meeting materials.] Building on the information contained in the 2009-10 Integrated Plan (in particular Section 4) which was presented at the joint meeting of the Board of Graduate Studies and Board of



Undergraduate Studies on March 24, 2009, the Board of Undergraduate Studies recommended two degree program deletions: On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That Senate approve the elimination of

the Bachelor of Science in Technology degree program the Bachelor of Applied Computing in Distributed Computing and

Communications Systems Technology degree program at the University of Guelph-Humber.

b) Program Changes and Course Deletions [Background material for this information item was posted on-line with the meeting materials.] As agreed under the Approval of the Agenda, the report for information will be addressed under item 14. Other Business in conjunction with the additional motions presented. 13. COU Report Professor Julia Christensen Hughes, COU Academic Colleague, provided a brief update on recent COU initiatives. She reported that COU met recently to review progress on its priorities for the past year. This year, the three main priorities of COU focused on financial advocacy, specifically issues related to operating dollars, campus renewal (i.e. deferred maintenance), and pension liability. As well, Professor Christensen Hughes reported the following items:

COU has expressed its concerns to the provincial government regarding the split of funding provided to the university versus the college system, and continues to lobby for 3 to 5 year funding plans in order to provide a stable, secure basis for budget planning.

While the University of Guelph was pleased with the recent announcement of funding for graduate student enrollment growth, other universities were not as successful and are concerned that a two tier system within the Ontario universities is being created.

In terms of infrastructure, both the federal and provincial governments have provided opportunities for universities to make submissions for funding. The University of Guelph has submitted proposals accordingly.

Despite a government review undertaken last fall regarding pension liability issues, there is still no pension funding relief for the public sector. Discussions are on-going.

COU continues to work on policies and programs regarding quality assurance procedures for the university sector. Ontario universities may have the opportunity to follow a self-regulating model. A report on this issue is expected to be released in June.

COU continues to advocate on the University Health Insurance Plan and OHIP. Student mobility between colleges and universities systems, and from province to

province will continue to be a priority. As well, COU is engaging in discussions on pedagogical effectiveness and curriculum

innovation. This issue is likely to be a priority in the future.



14. Other Business On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That Speaking Privileges be granted for those on the Visitors’ List for Senate, dated April 7, 2009. Item 12. b) Board of Undergraduate Studies: Report for Information: Program

Changes and Course Deletions [Background material for this information item was posted on-line with the meeting materials.] The Report from the Board of Undergraduate Studies included a number of degree program changes (specifically the deletion of a number of specializations, including the principle of the deletion of minors in degree programs) and course deletions approved by the Board at its last meeting. Senators were reminded that Senate is guided by Bourinot’s Rules of Order, and that Bourinot’s cautions that: “the democratic right to introduce a proposition in the form of a motion, and to have a full debate and a free vote on the matter, carries with it an obligation on the part of the majority to respect its own decisions, just as the minority is obliged to accept and respect the decisions of the majority. In other words, a decision reached by due process must be recognized and observed as such by all concerned; if it calls for action, that action must be taken.” The Chair observed that the motions presented were edited with the permission of the presenters to conform to the format recommended by Bourinot’s. As well, in its discussion of the motions to come forward, SPPC has directed that the motions should be presented to Senate in the order in which they were received by the Secretariat. In response to the report of the motions approved by BUGS at its meeting on March 30, 2009, Senator and Visitors raised the following points:

Senators were advised that the Registrar has confirmed that until the report on minors is presented for action, students will be able to enroll in and complete existing minors. The report to be provided to BUGS by March 2010 will not necessarily result in recommendations to eliminate minors.

The structure of minors varies; the academic coherence and purpose of minors must be systematically reviewed.

In the case of courses presented for deletion, it was confirmed that appropriate course substitutions have been provided where necessary.

Eliminating all minors and then adding back secondary areas of study is an unduly drastic measure.

The University must be able to demonstrate to external stakeholders that it is able to manage its finances appropriately

It is unclear whether the curriculum changes proposed are on academic grounds, or are due to budget cuts.

Senators requested clarification on the authority, membership and bylaws of the Board of Undergraduate Studies.

Senators were reminded that BUGS is currently in the process of reviewing its mandate, membership and bylaws, as per the recommendations from the Senate-approved Report of the Review of the Senate Standing Committees. Tonight’s



discussion is informative for the review process. At issue is the authority designated from Senate to BUGS to approve changes to degree programs.

The Report from the 21st Century Curriculum Committee included recommendations for streamlining the curriculum. The report recommendations were approved by Senate on December 9, 2008.

Assurance was received that the proposed changes to the undergraduate curriculum had been approved by the relevant Program Committees, with the exception of the two deletions previously identified by Deans Gordon and Vannelli.

Senators were advised of the low number of enrollments in the Women’s Studies and Organic Agriculture specializations over the past four to five years.

Senators were advised by the Secretary that while it is the prerogative of Senate to review and overturn the decisions of its committees/ boards, such an action is tantamount to a vote of non-confidence in its own committee processes. Senators were asked to consider this point in their deliberations.

Opposition to the elimination of the Organic Agriculture and Women’s Studies specializations was expressed.

1. Motion presented by Senator Bill Gardner (CPES) Professor Gardner explained that the motion presented follows on the motion approved by the Board of Undergraduate Studies at its meeting on March 30, 2009, which directs that the Provost will return to the Board of Undergraduate Studies with proposals for alternate methods to achieve the academic objectives of secondary areas of study including a list of minors proposed for elimination. Following wide consultation with stakeholders this report will return to BUGS no later than the end of March 2010. He emphasized that the intention of the motion is not to overturn the BUGS motion, but rather to ensure that Senate has the opportunity to provide guidance on what may be considered an issue of educational policy. On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, in prosecuting its resolution of March 30, 2009, the Board of Undergraduate Studies shall treat “the principle of the elimination of minors” as a matter of “undergraduate degree educational policy” as per its Bylaw 2.a). [for reference: BUGS bylaws 2 a) The Board of Undergraduate Studies shall: a) make recommendations to Senate on matters of undergraduate degree educational policy;] (The motion was approved.) 2. Motion presented by Senator Momina Mir (B.Eng) Ms Mir explained that the motion presented is in response to the motion approved by the Board of Undergraduate Studies at its meeting on March 30, 2009, in which a number of specializations were approved for deletion. In the discussion, the following points were raised:

In the opinion of some, there is insufficient evidence of a wide-reaching consultation process. In response, Program Committee Chairs and Deans provided information on the consultation processes undertaken.

BUGS should not make decisions on the deletion of specializations; the authority to make these decisions should be returned to Senate.



The membership of BUGS should be reviewed. In response, the Chair of the Bylaws and Membership Committee reminded Senators that a review of the bylaws, mandate and membership of the Board is in progress.

Women’s Studies should not be cut due to low enrollment; the major prioritizes issues that would otherwise be marginalized.

The money that would be saved due to the cut of the Organic Agriculture and Women’s Studies specializations is not significant.

The decisions of BUGS should be suspended for a year so that more information can be gathered.

The presentation of an omnibus motion at the BUGS meeting complicated the process.

Senators should recognize that the Women’s Studies specialization has societal value An amendment to the motion was duly made and seconded to remove the reference to the elimination of the specializations in Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Physics, Computing and Communications, since the deletion of the Bachelor of Science in Technology degree program (under item 12 a.) supersedes the deletion of the two specializations. It was also agreed that the two separate motions would be combined into one. (The amendment was approved.) The amended motion was duly made and seconded: RESOLVE, That Senate overturn the decision by the Board of Undergraduate Studies to close the specializations approved for elimination at its meeting on March 30, 2009, and direct the Program Committees to conduct an extensive review of these majors, and that Senate direct the Board of Undergraduate Studies to consult with faculty, staff, students, and alumni extensively in their review, and present any program changes proposed to the Senate no sooner than March 2010 to allow adequate time for consultation. (The motion failed.) 3. Motion presented by Senator Andreas Boecker (OAC) Professor Boecker explained that the motion presented is in response to the elimination of the Organic Agriculture specialization, which was approved by the Board of Undergraduate Studies at its meeting on March 30, 2009. The proposed motion is not intended to overturn the BUGS decision, but to request time for information gathering and further consultation before the implementation of the elimination of the major takes effect. BUGS will be asked to consider this information and revisit its decision, with a final recommendation being presented to Senate for approval. The following points were raised in discussion:

OAC recognizes the importance of the Organic Agriculture industry and intends to continue its support of the organic agriculture programs at the regional campuses as well as the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming, however, enrolment is not robust enough to sustain the major.

The University should take a leadership role in promoting Organic Agriculture. The efforts invested in the program to date will be wasted; the program has not yet

had time to get firmly established. Deleting the major weakens the stability of all the University-sponsored Organic

Agriculture initiatives.



On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That the decision of the Board of Undergraduate Studies to eliminate the B.Sc.(Agr.) degree program's major in Organic Agriculture, including courses needed by the major, be suspended for one year to allow for the presentation of a plan to the Ontario Agriculture College containing these ingredients: 1) Evidence that the major will attract sufficient students to leave the "low-enrolment majors and programs" category; 2) Practical plans for teaching the courses after the retirement of Dr. Clark; and 3) Commitments of short-term industry funding to bolster teaching resources while the program grows. If OAC supports the prospective plan, then BUGS shall revisit its elimination decision and bring its recommendation to Senate for a vote. (The motion was approved.) NOTE: According to Senate bylaws, Senate may not remain in session later than 9:30 p.m. except by the affirmative vote of two-thirds majority of those present and voting. Accordingly, on a motion duly made and seconded it was, RESOLVED, That the Senate continue in session until 10 p.m. (The motion was approved.) 4. Motion presented by Senator Theresa Lee (CSAHS) Professor Lee explained that the motion presented is in response to the elimination of the Women’s Studies specialization in the B.A. program, which was approved at the BUGS meeting on March 24, 2009. The following points were raised in discussion:

The elimination of the Women’s Studies major symbolizes the disempowerment of women

Two proposals for the renewal of the major have been presented to the Dean of COA. Despite opportunities to change, discussions in the college were at an impasse. The major is not sustainable with low enrollments. The savings that would be realized by the elimination of the major are not substantial The existing program is of good quality and does not need to be updated or

“modernized”. Women’s Studies is being introduced as a subject in high schools, just as the

university has eliminated it. Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That Senate overturn the Board of Undergraduate Studies’ decision to eliminate the Women’s Studies program. An amendment to the motion was duly made and seconded: RESOLVE, that Senate revisit the Board of Undergraduate Studies’ decision to eliminate the Women’s Studies program. (The amendment failed.)



An amendment to the motion was duly made and seconded: RESOLVE, that Senate overturn the Board of Undergraduate Studies’ decision to eliminate the Women’s Studies program, with the understanding that the B.A. Program Committee will undertake an extensive consultation and review of the Women’s Studies program and report back to BUGS by March 2010. (The amendment failed.) Senate returned to consideration of the original motion: RESOLVE, That Senate overturn the Board of Undergraduate Studies’ decision to eliminate the Women’s Studies program. (The motion failed.) 17. Adjournment Although the business of the meeting had not been completed, the meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m., as per the bylaws of Senate. The remaining items of business will be brought forward to the next Senate meeting under “Business Not Dealt With At The Meeting”.


UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT To: Members of Senate From: Kate Revington, Associate University Secretary Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 2.b) Business Arising b) Business Arising Attached for information is a memo from the Provost to the Associate Vice President Academic which is a follow up to the motion approved by Senate regarding the elimination of minors in principle. c) Business Not Proceeded With When Reached Senate bylaws (D.21) state that “Failure to proceed with a report or business in the order indicated in the Agenda shall cause that report or business to be placed on the Agenda under “business not proceeded with when reached. Failure to proceed with a report or business under “business not proceeded with when reached” shall cause placement of the report or business on the Agenda for the next regular meeting at the beginning of the class of business to which it belongs”. There are two items of Business Not Proceeded With When Reached. One item appears under Other Business; the other, which was a motion presented by Senator Kelly Meckling, has been withdrawn.

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OFFICE OF THE PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC)

To: Serge Desmarais, Associate Vice-President (Academic) CC: Kate Revington, Associate University Secretary From: Maureen Mancuso, Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Date: April 22, 2009 Subject: Motions Passed by BUGS & Senate ________________________________________________________________________ I am writing in respect of motions passed recently by the Board of Undergraduate Studies, and by Senate regarding the issues of minors. Please can I ask you to undertake the operationalization of the BUGS motion passed on March 30, 2009:

RESOLVED, That the Board of Undergraduate Studies approves the principle of the elimination of minors in the degree programs, with the understanding that the Office of the Provost will return to the Board of Undergraduate Studies with proposals for alternate methods to achieve the academic objectives of secondary areas of study including a list of minors proposed for elimination. Following wide consultation with stakeholders this report will return to BUGS no later than the end of March 2010. As well, this report and any subsequent recommendations must be presented to Senate for deliberation, as per the motion from Bill Gardner approved by Senate on April 7, 2009: RESOLVED, that, in prosecuting its resolution of March 30, 2009, the Board of Undergraduate Studies shall treat “the principle of the elimination of minors” as a matter of “undergraduate degree educational policy” as per its Bylaw 2.a).[for reference: BUGS bylaws 2 a) The Board of Undergraduate Studies shall: a) make recommendations to Senate on matters of undergraduate degree educational policy;]

In order to operationalize these two motions, I ask that you strike a working group which should include student, faculty and staff representatives. Please propose a membership list to me for approval by June 1st, 2009. The working group will be tasked to prepare the report, including any resulting recommendations, that will be presented first to BUGS, and then to Senate, for discussion and action as necessary.

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The working group should determine its mandate based on the motions, but I would like it to include consideration of whether and how best to meet the academic objectives of secondary areas of study, structure, number of courses required, number of secondary areas made available, and the academic integrity of the secondary area including consideration of double counting rules. In the preparation of the report, the working group must consult widely with stakeholders across campus, including for example, program committees, Dean's Councils, the Council of Associate Deans Academic, program counsellors, registrarial staff, undergraduate students, and faculty. I also want to ensure that during the period of review it is clear that no minors are to be eliminated until BUGS and Senate have considered the report, and that students are permitted to continue in and begin a program of study associated with existing minors. Please ensure that program counsellors, faculty advisors, and registrarial staff are aware of this. As stated in the Senate motion, the report will return to Senate as a matter of undergraduate degree educational policy.


UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT

To: Members of Senate From: Kate Revington, Associate University Secretary Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 7. Progress on the Implementation of the Recommendations from the 21st Century Curriculum Report a) Update on the Progress of the Implementation of the Recommendations

from the 21st Century Curriculum Report At the Senate meeting on December 9, 2008, Associate Vice-President Academic Serge Desmarais provided a presentation on the implementation of the recommendations from the 21st Century Curriculum Report. At that time, Professor Desmarais was requested to provide a brief oral update on the progress of the implementation process at the June 2, 2009 Senate meeting. Attached is the report that was presented to Senate on December 9, 2008.

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pr

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ours

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prov

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(A)

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mitt

ees:

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per

polic

y pa

ssed

by

BU

GS

(Oct

ober

08)

, AV

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of

fice

to r

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for

BU

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appr

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; som

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s ha

ve

been

app

rove

d an

d ar

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pl

ace

for

Fall

2009

. Oth

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chan

ges

expe

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to c

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new

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le

arni

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with

acad

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, Lea

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mitt

ees:

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peri

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(A)

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earn

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D(A

) to

cre

ate

a de

fini

tion

of “

smal

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inve

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cou

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with

sm

all g

roup

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be

avai

labl

e to

CA

D(A

) by

Fal

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cu

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e ch

ange

s to

the

curr

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from

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stra

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plem

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invo

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ts a

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choo

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ms

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aila

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for

firs

t yea

r st

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ts e

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in F

all 2

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2.

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amp

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and

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anni

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& R

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depa

rtm

ent s

ched

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O

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us R

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t on

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Rec

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enda

tion

s F

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the

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Cen

tury

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ricu

lum

Com

mit

tee

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al R

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t (A

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e D

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arai

s)

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* T

he C

ounc

il of

Ass

ocia

te D

eans

Aca

dem

ic [

CA

D(A

)] is

cha

ired

by

the

Ass

ocia

te V

ice-

Pres

iden

t (A

cade

mic

) Se

rge

Des

mar

ais

and

is

com

pose

d of

: Ann

Wils

on (

CO

A),

Dan

Tho

mas

(C

PES)

, Bri

an H

usba

nd (

CB

S) D

avid

Pre

scot

t (C

ME

), P

eter

Pau

ls (

OA

C),

Jos

ef

Ack

erm

an (

FES)

, Ker

ry L

isse

mor

e (O

VC

), C

lare

Mac

Mar

tin (

CSA

HS)

, Hea

ther

Pol

lock

/ Pat

rici

a T

ersi

gni (

Coo

rdin

ator

of

Und

ergr

adua

te C

urri

culu

m),

and

Pet

er W

olf

(Tea

chin

g Su

ppor

t Ser

vice

s).

Pro

gram

Com

mit

tees

are

Sub

com

mit

tees

of

BU

GS;

the

Cha

irs

for

2008

-09

are:

Dav

id P

resc

ott (

BC

omm

), J

ohn

Wal

sh (

Gue

lph-

Hum

ber)

, Ker

ry L

isse

mor

e (D

VM

), R

icha

rd H

eck

(BB

RM

), A

nn W

ilson

(B

A |

BA

S), D

an T

hom

as (

BC

omp

| BSc

|BSc

Tec

h), C

lare

M

acM

artin

(B

ASc

), J

ohn

Wal

ton

(BSc

Agr

), D

oug

Lar

son

(BSc

Env

), N

atha

n Pe

rkin

s (B

LA

), J

ohn

Gru

zles

ki (

BE

ng),

and

Gab

riel

G

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ier

(Pro

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ipl)

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To: Members of Senate From: Al Sullivan, Chair, Senate Priorities and Planning Committee Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 8. Priorities and Planning Committee Report a) Annual Reports: Senate Standing Committees One of the recommendations from the Senate-approved Report of the Review of the Senate Standing Committees was that each Senate Standing Committee should “identify strategic priorities for the coming academic year and submit them annually through the Senate Priorities and Planning Committee (SPPC) to Senate along with a report outlining the current year’s accomplishments of the committee”. The Priorities and Planning Committee is charged to “provide a summary report to Senate on the work accomplished at the end of each academic year, identifying goals achieved and the recommended priorities for the coming year to address goals not achieved. This report will be shared with the wider community.” The Reports from the Senate Standing Committees (2008-09) are attached for information. The Chair of the Priorities and Planning Committee, Professor Al Sullivan, will review key points from the reports, and invite Senators to provide comments and feedback on the accomplishments achieved and priorities identified. At the first meeting of Senate in the Fall, SPPC will facilitate a discussion on Senate priorities for the upcoming session.

Annual Reports: Senate Standing Committees of 161

of 161

(May

22,

200

9)

Co

mm

itte

e A

cco

mp

lish

men

ts f

or

2008

-200

9 S

essi

on

BO

AR

D O

F G

RA

DU

AT

E S

TU

DIE

S

C

hair:

Gle

n Va

n D

er K

raak

Sen

ate’

s p

rio

riti

es f

or

2008

-200

9:

1)

Addr

ess

syst

emat

ic b

arrie

rs to

cha

nge

(i.e.

revi

ew, c

larif

y an

d st

ream

line

Sena

te’s

stru

ctur

es a

nd p

roce

sses

to fa

cilit

ate

and

supp

ort c

urric

ulum

cha

nge,

whi

le m

aint

aini

ng S

enat

e’s

role

to o

vers

ee th

e qu

ality

and

inte

grity

of t

he e

duca

tiona

l po

licy

and

acad

emic

pro

gram

of t

he U

nive

rsity

). 2)

D

evel

op g

uide

lines

and

pol

icie

s to

sup

port

curri

culu

m tr

ansf

orm

atio

n.

3)

Build

a s

hare

d un

ders

tand

ing

and

cont

ext f

or th

e de

cisi

ons

and

issu

es p

rese

nted

to S

enat

e an

d its

Sta

ndin

g C

omm

ittee

s th

roug

h on

-goi

ng c

omm

unic

atio

n ab

out t

he b

road

er p

oliti

cal a

nd fi

scal

ele

men

ts im

pact

ing

the

inst

itutio

n. P

rom

ote

Sena

te’s

cap

acity

for a

dvoc

acy

arou

nd is

sues

that

impa

ct s

chol

arsh

ip a

nd e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy.

Byl

aws

Exc

erp

t -

the

Bo

ard

of

Gra

du

ate

Stu

die

s sh

all:

a) c

onsi

der a

nd re

port

to S

enat

e up

on e

very

pro

posa

l for

the

esta

blis

hmen

t of a

new

pro

gram

for a

gra

duat

e de

gree

, or

gra

duat

e di

plom

a;

b) r

ecom

men

d ad

mis

sion

sta

ndar

ds fo

r app

oint

men

t to

the

Facu

lty o

f Gra

duat

e St

udie

s to

Sen

ate;

c)

mak

e re

com

men

datio

ns o

n m

atte

rs o

f gra

duat

e ed

ucat

iona

l pol

icy,

and

on

co-o

rdin

atio

n of

the

grad

uate

ed

ucat

iona

l pro

gram

; d)

con

side

r and

repo

rt to

Sen

ate

on re

com

men

datio

ns c

once

rnin

g th

e es

tabl

ishm

ent o

f or c

hang

es to

all

prog

ram

s of

gr

adua

te s

tudy

; e)

con

side

r and

repo

rt to

Sen

ate

on m

ater

ial w

ithin

the

juris

dict

ion

of S

enat

e to

be

cont

aine

d in

the

Gra

duat

e C

alen

dar o

f the

Uni

vers

ity;

f) re

com

men

d U

nive

rsity

gra

duat

e ad

mis

sion

requ

irem

ents

to S

enat

e;

g) c

once

rn it

self

with

aca

dem

ic s

tand

ards

and

pla

nnin

g of

all

grad

uate

pro

gram

s;

h) a

ctin

g on

Sen

ate'

s au

thor

ity, a

ppro

ve th

e ca

ndid

ates

for g

radu

ate

degr

ees;

and

i) su

bjec

t to

subs

eque

nt re

ports

to S

enat

e, a

ppro

ve a

ll co

urse

del

etio

ns a

nd a

dditi

ons.


BO

AR

D O

F G

RA

DU

AT

E S

TU

DIE

S A

cco

mp

lish

men

ts f

or

2008

-09

Sen

ate

Pri

ori

ty

Pro

gre

ss T

ow

ard

Pri

ori

ty |

Wo

rk A

cco

mp

lish

ed

1)

Add

ress

sys

tem

atic

bar

riers

to

chan

ge

(i.e.

rev

iew

, cl

arify

and

stre

amlin

e Se

nate

’s

stru

ctur

es

and

proc

esse

s to

fa

cilit

ate

and

supp

ort c

urric

ulum

cha

nge,

whi

le m

aint

aini

ng

Sena

te’s

ro

le

to

over

see

the

qual

ity

and

inte

grity

of

th

e ed

ucat

iona

l po

licy

and

acad

emic

pro

gram

of t

he U

nive

rsity

).

Initi

ated

revi

ew o

f BG

S by

law

s, n

otin

g th

e di

stin

ctiv

e ro

le o

f the

Boa

rd o

f Gra

duat

e St

udie

s as

wel

l as

its s

imila

ritie

s to

the

wor

k of

oth

er S

enat

e st

andi

ng c

omm

ittee

s su

ch a

s th

e Bo

ard

of U

nder

grad

uate

Stu

dies

and

the

Sena

te C

omm

ittee

on

Ope

n Le

arni

ng. T

he C

omm

ittee

is s

eeki

ng to

dev

elop

pro

pose

d am

endm

ents

to b

y-la

ws

and

sub-

com

mitt

ee ro

les

and

resp

onsi

bilit

ies

to s

uppo

rt a

less

reac

tiona

ry a

nd m

ore

visi

onar

y ro

le fo

r BG

S ar

ound

edu

catio

nal p

olic

y fo

r gra

duat

e le

vel e

duca

tion

and

over

sigh

t of c

ours

es a

nd p

rogr

ams.

Atte

ntio

n is

bei

ng g

iven

to c

hang

es th

at w

ould

ap

prop

riate

ly b

ring

a m

ore

stre

amlin

ed a

ppro

ach

for c

ours

e ch

ange

s, a

dditi

ons

and

dele

tions

. The

revi

ew is

pro

vidi

ng th

e op

portu

nity

to e

xam

ine

mor

e cl

osel

y w

hat t

he

Boar

d is

doi

ng n

ow in

ligh

t of t

he p

ast a

nd c

urre

nt c

onte

xt fo

r gra

duat

e st

udie

s an

d w

hat i

t mig

ht d

o in

futu

re g

uide

d by

wha

t is

emer

ging

for t

he fu

ture

of g

radu

ate

stud

ies.

BG

S’s

wor

king

gro

up fo

r the

by-

law

revi

ew is

bei

ng g

uide

d by

the

reco

mm

enda

tions

of t

he S

enat

e R

evie

w, r

ecei

ving

inpu

t fro

m th

e C

hair

of B

y-La

ws

and

Mem

bers

hip,

and

kee

ping

abr

east

of c

onsi

dera

tions

rais

ed in

rega

rd to

the

BUG

S by

-law

revi

ew.

Initi

ated

util

izat

ion

of o

mni

bus

mot

ion

(as

is d

one

in B

UG

S) to

add

ress

non

-co

ntro

vers

ial r

ecom

men

datio

ns fr

om P

rogr

ams

Com

mitt

ee o

n co

urse

add

ition

s,

dele

tions

and

cha

nges

in o

rder

to fr

ee m

eetin

g tim

e fo

r mor

e si

gnifi

cant

and

/or

stra

tegi

c is

sues

.

2)

Dev

elop

gui

delin

es a

nd p

olic

ies

to

supp

ort c

urric

ulum

tran

sfor

mat

ion.

Rev

iew

ed p

olic

y fo

r app

oint

men

t to

Gra

duat

e Fa

culty

and

pro

pose

d ch

ange

s to

Se

nate

to c

larif

y cr

iteria

and

cat

egor

ies

of a

ppoi

ntm

ent w

ith p

artic

ular

atte

ntio

n to

the

role

s of

Gra

duat

e Fa

culty

in s

uper

visi

ng g

radu

ate

stud

ents

, tea

chin

g gr

adua

te

cour

ses

and

unde

rtaki

ng o

ther

act

iviti

es in

sup

port

of g

radu

ate

educ

atio

n.

Base

d on

wor

k an

d re

com

men

datio

ns o

f BG

S’ P

rogr

ams

Com

mitt

ee, p

rovi

ded

ongo

ing

atte

ntio

n to

requ

ests

for a

ppoi

ntm

ent t

o G

radu

ate

Facu

lty, r

eque

sts

for

grad

uate

cou

rse

addi

tions

, del

etio

ns, c

hang

es, r

eque

sts

for n

ew a

nd a

men

ded

grad

uate

pro

gram

s; in

form

atio

n re

ports

pro

vide

d to

Sen

ate

on d

ecis

ions

mad

e by

BG

S an

d m

otio

ns fo

rwar

ded

to S

enat

e fo

r dec

isio

n in

kee

ping

with

rele

vant

by-

law

s Pa

rtici

pate

d in

join

t mee

ting

with

BU

GS

to re

ceiv

e br

iefin

g on

the

2009

inte

grat

ed

plan

and

con

side

r mot

ions

per

tain

ing

to d

epar

tmen

tal r

estru

ctur

ing

R

ecei

pt o

f ann

ual r

epor

t fro

m th

e Ad

mis

sion

s an

d Pr

ogre

ss s

ub-c

omm

ittee

and

hel

d pr

elim

inar

y di

scus

sion

abo

ut n

eed

for g

reat

er tr

ansp

aren

cy fo

r thi

s co

mm

ittee

’s

oper

atio

ns, c

aref

ul re

view

of i

ts ro

le, r

espo

nsib

ilitie

s an

d m

embe

rshi

p as

par

t of B

GS

by-la

w re

view

, and

con

side

ratio

n of

spe

cial

ized

trai

ning

for i

ts m

embe

rs


3) B

uild

a s

hare

d un

ders

tand

ing

and

cont

ext

for t

he d

ecis

ions

and

issu

es p

rese

nted

to

Sena

te a

nd it

s St

andi

ng C

omm

ittee

s th

roug

h on

-goi

ng c

omm

unic

atio

n ab

out t

he b

road

er

polit

ical

and

fisc

al e

lem

ents

impa

ctin

g th

e in

stitu

tion.

Pro

mot

e Se

nate

’s c

apac

ity fo

r ad

voca

cy a

roun

d is

sues

that

impa

ct

scho

lars

hip

and

educ

atio

nal p

olic

y.

Mon

itore

d de

velo

pmen

ts p

erta

inin

g to

pro

pose

d ch

ange

s to

the

prov

inci

al p

rogr

am

qual

ity a

ssur

ance

fram

ewor

k af

fect

ing

both

und

ergr

adua

te a

nd g

radu

ate

prog

ram

s M

onito

red

deve

lopm

ents

per

tain

ing

to g

radu

ate

educ

atio

n in

the

inte

grat

ed p

lan,

in

clud

ing

parti

cipa

tion

in a

join

t mee

ting

of B

GS

with

BU

GS

Rec

eive

d br

iefin

g on

pro

vinc

ial f

undi

ng fo

r gro

wth

of g

radu

ate

stud

ent e

nrol

men

t R

ecei

ved

brie

fing

on p

rovi

ncia

l ann

ounc

emen

ts c

once

rnin

g su

ppor

t for

gra

duat

e st

uden

ts (e

.g. O

GS)

Co

mm

ents

:

•

Are

ther

e is

sues

rela

ted

to e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy

and

the

com

mitt

ee’s

man

date

that

hav

e no

t bee

n ad

dres

sed

over

the

past

ye

ar a

nd s

houl

d be

? Ar

e th

ere

parti

cula

r fac

tors

that

impa

cted

the

wor

k of

the

com

mitt

ee o

ver t

he p

ast y

ear?

Ove

r the

pas

t yea

r, th

e Bo

ard

of G

radu

ate

Stud

ies

has

been

ver

y aw

are

of th

e cu

rrent

and

em

ergi

ng im

pact

of a

ctiv

ities

und

erw

ay o

utsi

de

and

with

in th

e U

nive

rsity

con

cern

ing:

•

the

revi

ew o

f pro

vinc

ial p

rogr

am q

ualit

y as

sura

nce

fram

ewor

k af

fect

ing

both

und

ergr

adua

te a

nd g

radu

ate

prog

ram

s •

the

impl

emen

tatio

n of

gra

duat

e en

rolm

ent g

row

th in

itiat

ives

•

the

evol

utio

n of

the

role

of t

he U

nive

rsity

’s D

ean

of G

radu

ate

Stud

ies.

Th

e on

goin

g na

ture

of t

hese

act

iviti

es h

as, t

o so

me

degr

ee, l

imite

d th

e Bo

ard’

s ca

paci

ty to

mov

e fo

rwar

d w

ith th

e in

itiat

ion

of p

olic

y re

view

s re

late

d to

gra

duat

e ed

ucat

ion.

•

Doe

s th

e co

mm

ittee

hav

e re

com

men

datio

ns fo

r prio

ritie

s fo

r the

com

ing

year

to a

ddre

ss th

ose

prio

ritie

s or

goa

ls th

at w

ere

not a

chie

ved,

or d

id n

ot m

ake

sign

ifica

nt p

rogr

ess

over

the

past

yea

r?

The

deve

lopm

ents

not

ed a

bove

will

cont

inue

to h

ave

an im

pact

on

the

polic

y is

sues

com

ing

befo

re th

e Bo

ard

in th

e co

min

g ye

ar a

nd th

e pr

iorit

y gi

ven

to e

ach.

Th

e Bo

ard

will

cont

inue

with

its

by-la

w re

view

and

ant

icip

ates

mak

ing

reco

mm

enda

tions

for c

hang

es in

the

Fall

of 2

009.

As

part

of th

is

revi

ew, p

artic

ular

con

side

ratio

n w

ill be

giv

en to

the

issu

es id

entif

ied

in 2

008-

09 a

ffect

ing

the

oper

atio

n of

the

Adm

issi

ons

and

Prog

ress

C

omm

ittee

.


•

Wha

t stra

tegi

c pr

iorit

ies

wou

ld th

e co

mm

ittee

iden

tify

for t

he c

omin

g ac

adem

ic y

ear?

The

wor

k of

Sen

ate

and

the

Boar

d of

Gra

duat

e St

udie

s w

ill be

nefit

from

the

deve

lopm

ent o

f a fr

amew

ork

for g

radu

ate

educ

atio

n at

the

Uni

vers

ity.

It is

ant

icip

ated

that

this

will

emer

ge fr

om th

e ou

tcom

e of

the

Prov

ost’s

pla

ns to

beg

in e

xam

inin

g gr

adua

te c

urric

ulum

and

the

outc

ome

of th

e re

view

of t

he ro

le o

f the

Uni

vers

ity’s

Dea

n of

Gra

duat

e St

udie

s.

N

:\Sen

ate\

Stan

ding

Com

mitt

ees

& Bo

ards

\Com

mitt

ee A

ccom

plis

hmen

ts T

empl

ate\

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2008

-09

Dra

ft fo

r SPP

C A

ccom

plis

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Co

mm

itte

e A

cco

mp

lish

men

ts f

or

2008

-200

9 S

essi

on

Com

mitt

ee/B

oard

: H

ON

OU

RS

AN

D A

WA

RD

S

C

hair:

Gay

leen

Gra

y

Plea

se e

mai

l com

plet

ed te

mpl

ate

to th

e C

hair:

ggr

ay@

uogu

elph

.ca

Sen

ate’

s p

rio

riti

es f

or

2008

-200

9:

1)

Addr

ess

syst

emat

ic b

arrie

rs to

cha

nge

(i.e.

revi

ew, c

larif

y an

d st

ream

line

Sena

te’s

stru

ctur

es a

nd p

roce

sses

to fa

cilit

ate

and

supp

ort c

urric

ulum

cha

nge,

whi

le m

aint

aini

ng S

enat

e’s

role

to o

vers

ee th

e qu

ality

and

inte

grity

of t

he e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy

and

acad

emic

pro

gram

of t

he U

nive

rsity

). 2)

D

evel

op g

uide

lines

and

pol

icie

s to

sup

port

curri

culu

m tr

ansf

orm

atio

n.

3)

Build

a s

hare

d un

ders

tand

ing

and

cont

ext f

or th

e de

cisi

ons

and

issu

es p

rese

nted

to S

enat

e an

d its

Sta

ndin

g C

omm

ittee

s th

roug

h on

-goi

ng c

omm

unic

atio

n ab

out t

he b

road

er p

oliti

cal a

nd fi

scal

ele

men

ts im

pact

ing

the

inst

itutio

n. P

rom

ote

Sena

te’s

cap

acity

for a

dvoc

acy

arou

nd is

sues

that

impa

ct s

chol

arsh

ip a

nd e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy.

Byl

aws

Exc

erp

t -

the

Ho

no

urs

an

d A

war

ds

Co

mm

itte

e sh

all:

a)

R

ecei

ve a

nd re

view

nom

inat

ions

for h

onou

rary

aw

ards

with

in th

e pu

rvie

w o

f Sen

ate,

incl

udin

g: H

onor

ary

Deg

rees

, Hon

orar

y

Fello

wsh

ips

of th

e U

nive

rsity

, Uni

vers

ity P

rofe

ssor

s Em

eriti

, the

Joh

n Be

ll Aw

ard,

Med

al o

f Mer

it, L

inco

ln A

lexa

nder

Med

al o

f

Dis

tingu

ishe

d Se

rvic

e, W

ineg

ard

Med

al, D

. F. F

orst

er M

edal

and

the

Wal

ter V

augh

an M

edal

b)

Pr

esen

t to

Sena

te n

omin

atio

ns fo

r the

hon

oura

ry a

war

ds li

sted

in s

ectio

n 2.

a) o

f the

se b

ylaw

s; w

ith th

e ex

cept

ion

of th

e W

ineg

ard

M

edal

, For

ster

Med

al a

nd W

alte

r Vau

ghn

Med

al, w

hich

sha

ll be

sel

ecte

d by

the

com

mitt

ee a

nd re

porte

d to

Sen

ate

for i

nfor

mat

ion

c)

Enco

urag

e th

e su

bmis

sion

of n

omin

atio

ns fo

r the

var

ious

Sen

ate

hono

urs

and

awar

ds fr

om a

wid

e-ra

nge

of c

ampu

s co

nstit

uenc

ies

d)

Det

erm

ine

the

form

at o

f nom

inat

ions

and

sup

porti

ng m

ater

ials

to b

e su

bmitt

ed a

nd, w

here

it d

eem

s ne

cess

ary,

see

k ad

ditio

nal

in

form

atio

n an

d co

mm

ent o

n no

min

ees

e)

Dev

elop

a s

late

of n

omin

ees

for S

enat

e’s

cons

ider

atio

n on

at l

east

an

annu

al b

asis

, suc

h sl

ate

to b

e ba

lanc

ed a

mon

g a

broa

d ra

nge

of

ca

tego

ries

of a

chie

vem

ent,

incl

udin

g: s

chol

arly

end

eavo

urs,

pro

fess

ions

, the

arts

, ser

vice

to th

e la

rger

com

mun

ity (l

ocal

, pro

vinc

ial,

na

tiona

l or i

nter

natio

nal),

or l

ong-

stan

ding

con

tribu

tions

of s

igni

fican

t mer

it to

the

Uni

vers

ity, a

s w

ell a

s a

bala

nce

of in

divi

dual

s

repr

esen

ting

dive

rsity

f)

Dev

elop

and

mai

ntai

n a

pool

of n

omin

ees

for h

onor

ary

degr

ees

from

whi

ch c

andi

date

s m

ay b

e dr

awn

over

tim

e g)

R

ecom

men

d th

e fo

rms

to b

e us

ed fo

r pre

sent

atio

n an

d ad

mis

sion

to a

ll ce

rtific

ates

, dip

lom

as a

nd d

egre

es, i

nclu

ding

hon

orar

y de

gree

s

and

hono

rary

fello

wsh

ips

of th

e U

nive

rsity

i)

Rec

omm

end

all f

orm

s w

hich

may

be

used

in c

onne

ctio

n w

ith th

e el

ectio

ns fo

r Uni

vers

ity P

rofe

ssor

s Em

eriti

, Uni

vers

ity F

ello

ws,

and

Cha

ncel

lor.

Afte

r eac

h el

ectio

n, th

e Se

cret

ary

shal

l des

troy

the

mem

bers

' bal

lots

and

oth

er s

uppo

rting

form

s.R

ecom

men

d to

Sen

ate

th

e de

sign

of a

cade

mic

rega

lia (i

nclu

ding

the

desi

gn o

f rob

es o

f suc

h of

ficer

s of

the

Uni

vers

ity a

s th

e C

hanc

ello

r, Pr

esid

ent,

Vice

-

Pres

iden

ts, D

eans

and

mem

bers

of t

he B

oard

of G

over

nors

, as

wel

l as

the

robe

s an

d ho

ods

for t

he v

ario

us d

egre

es a

nd fe

llow

ship

s

conf

erre

d by

the

Uni

vers

ity)

j) R

evie

w a

nd a

dvis

e on

the

form

at a

nd c

onte

nt o

f cer

emon

ials

suc

h as

Con

voca

tion

and

Inst

alla

tion

k)

Fo

rmul

ate

reco

mm

enda

tions

on

polic

y is

sues

con

cern

ing

conv

ocat

ion

l) M

ake

reco

mm

enda

tions

on

such

oth

er m

atte

rs a

s m

ay b

e re

ferre

d to

it b

y Se

nate

.


HO

NO

UR

S A

ND

AW

AR

DS

CO

MM

ITT

EE

Acc

om

plis

hm

ents

fo

r 20

08-0

9

Sen

ate

Pri

ori

ty

Pro

gre

ss T

ow

ard

Pri

ori

ty |

Wo

rk A

cco

mp

lish

ed

1)

Add

ress

sys

tem

atic

bar

riers

to

chan

ge

(i.e.

rev

iew

, cl

arify

and

str

eam

line

Sen

ate’

s st

ruct

ures

an

d pr

oces

ses

to

faci

litat

e an

d su

ppor

t cu

rric

ulum

cha

nge,

whi

le m

aint

aini

ng

Sen

ate’

s ro

le

to

over

see

the

qual

ity

and

inte

grity

of

th

e ed

ucat

iona

l po

licy

and

acad

emic

pro

gram

of t

he U

nive

rsity

).

The

com

mitt

ee d

iscu

ssed

its

role

in re

latio

n to

the

Sena

te p

riorit

y fo

r add

ress

ing

syst

emat

ic b

arrie

rs to

cha

nge

and

cont

empl

ated

whe

ther

the

Hon

ours

and

Aw

ards

co

mm

ittee

was

one

that

cou

ld p

artic

ipat

e in

the

trans

form

atio

n of

Sen

ate

per s

e as

it

has

a m

ore

reac

tive

than

pro

activ

e ro

le in

the

fulfi

llmen

t of i

ts m

anda

te.

At

the

sam

e tim

e, th

e co

mm

ittee

not

ed th

at it

has

an

impo

rtant

opp

ortu

nity

to a

ct a

s ‘q

ualit

y co

ntro

l’ w

hen

iden

tifyi

ng a

ppro

pria

te in

divi

dual

s to

repr

esen

t the

uni

vers

ity

thro

ugh

the

rece

ipt o

f hon

ours

and

aw

ards

, whi

ch in

turn

has

the

abilit

y to

impr

ove

and

adva

nce

the

univ

ersi

ty re

puta

tion.

D

urin

g th

e ye

ar, a

nd th

roug

h th

e w

ork

of th

e co

mm

ittee

, im

prov

emen

t in

mat

ters

of

proc

ess,

and

opp

ortu

nitie

s fo

r cla

rific

atio

n of

com

mitt

ee b

ylaw

s an

d aw

ard

crite

ria,

have

bee

n id

entif

ied

for c

onsi

dera

tion.

The

se fo

rm th

e ba

sis

of th

e w

ork

the

com

mitt

ee u

nder

take

s an

d w

ill en

sure

ther

e is

con

tinue

d im

prov

emen

t in

its a

bilit

y to

ca

rry o

ut it

s ro

le in

the

over

all m

anda

te.

2)

D

evel

op g

uide

lines

and

pol

icie

s to

su

ppor

t cur

ricul

um tr

ansf

orm

atio

n.

The

Hon

ours

and

Aw

ards

com

mitt

ee d

iscu

ssed

the

poss

ibilit

y of

initi

atin

g ne

w

hono

urs

and

awar

ds in

its

byla

ws

and

man

date

that

cou

ld b

e se

en a

s su

ppor

ting

curri

culu

m tr

ansf

orm

atio

n. M

embe

rs a

gree

d th

e co

mm

ittee

can

con

tinue

to s

uppo

rt th

emed

con

voca

tions

and

ther

e co

uld

be s

ome

thou

ght p

ut in

to h

ow th

emed

co

nvoc

atio

ns c

ould

sup

port

curri

culu

m tr

ansf

orm

atio

n, if

inte

grat

ed m

ore

dire

ctly

with

th

e ac

tiviti

es w

ithin

col

lege

s to

insp

ire a

nd in

fluen

ce th

is im

porta

nt p

riorit

y.

3)

Bui

ld a

sha

red

unde

rsta

ndin

g an

d co

ntex

t fo

r th

e de

cisi

ons

and

issu

es p

rese

nted

to

Sen

ate

and

its S

tand

ing

Com

mitt

ees

thro

ugh

on-g

oing

com

mun

icat

ion

abou

t the

bro

ader

po

litic

al a

nd fi

scal

ele

men

ts im

pact

ing

the

inst

itutio

n. P

rom

ote

Sen

ate’

s ca

paci

ty fo

r ad

voca

cy a

roun

d is

sues

that

impa

ct

scho

lars

hip

and

educ

atio

nal p

olic

y.

The

Hon

ours

and

Aw

ards

com

mitt

ee b

y vi

rtue

of it

s m

anda

te a

nd b

ylaw

s ac

ts a

s an

ad

voca

te fo

r sch

olar

ship

and

edu

catio

nal p

olic

y an

d th

eref

ore

prom

otes

Sen

ate’

s ca

paci

ty a

nd ro

le in

thes

e ar

eas.

Th

e co

mm

ittee

’s ro

le re

lativ

e to

sel

ectin

g un

derg

radu

ate

and

grad

uate

aw

ard

win

ners

, as

wel

l as

hono

rary

deg

ree

reci

pien

ts w

ho w

ill sp

eak

at c

onvo

catio

n, h

as a

n im

pact

on

the

grad

uate

and

und

ergr

adua

te e

xper

ienc

e. T

he s

elec

tion

of re

cipi

ents

ha

s a

dire

ct in

fluen

ce o

n ou

r gra

duat

es a

s th

ey a

re p

rese

nted

with

thes

e in

spiri

ng

indi

vidu

als

at c

onvo

catio

n. I

t wou

ld b

e ev

en m

ore

impa

ctfu

l if t

hese

sam

e in

divi

dual

s ha

d a

foru

m fo

r sha

ring

thei

r exp

erie

nce

and

acco

mpl

ishm

ents

with

the

broa

der

univ

ersi

ty c

omm

unity

prio

r to

grad

uatio

n.


Co

mm

ents

:

Are

ther

e is

sues

rel

ated

to e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy

and

the

com

mitt

ee’s

man

date

that

hav

e no

t bee

n ad

dres

sed

over

the

past

yea

r an

d sh

ould

be?

Are

ther

e pa

rtic

ular

fact

ors

that

impa

cted

the

wor

k of

the

com

mitt

ee o

ver

the

past

yea

r?

C

omm

ittee

mem

bers

not

ed th

e ch

alle

nge

for t

he c

omm

ittee

in re

spon

ding

to th

e qu

estio

ns, b

ecau

se th

e na

ture

of t

he c

omm

ittee

’s

wor

k is

diff

eren

t and

less

con

nect

ed to

aca

dem

ic p

olic

y th

an o

ther

Sen

ate

com

mitt

ees.

The

Hon

ours

and

Aw

ards

Com

mitt

ee d

oes

not h

ave

dire

ct d

iscu

ssio

ns th

at im

pact

cur

ricul

um.

It’s

role

is s

omew

hat r

eact

ive.

Se

nate

wou

ld n

eed

to c

onsi

der t

he in

cons

iste

ncy

in th

e co

mm

ittee

’s ro

le w

ithin

the

larg

er c

onte

xt o

f Sen

ate

and

how

it w

ould

en

visi

on th

ere

bein

g m

ore

rele

vanc

e fo

r thi

s co

mm

ittee

to fe

ed in

to th

e ed

ucat

iona

l pol

icy

disc

ussi

on.

W

ith re

gard

to fa

ctor

s th

at im

pact

ed th

e w

ork

of th

e co

mm

ittee

ove

r the

pas

t yea

r, it

is n

oted

that

the

Hon

ours

and

Aw

ards

C

omm

ittee

was

pre

sent

ed w

ith a

mor

e ex

pans

ive

role

and

man

date

this

yea

r, ha

ving

stu

dent

aw

ards

alo

ng w

ith th

e ho

nora

ry

degr

ees

it ha

s m

ore

tradi

tiona

lly c

onte

mpl

ated

. As

a re

sult,

the

com

mitt

ee m

embe

rs h

ad a

n op

portu

nity

to q

uest

ion

whe

ther

our

by-

law

s ac

cura

tely

repr

esen

t all

of th

e co

mm

ittee

’s w

ork

in th

is n

ew c

apac

ity a

nd w

heth

er a

war

d cr

iteria

and

pro

cess

es w

ere

as w

ell

defin

ed a

s th

ey n

eed

to b

e. T

his

was

bro

ught

to th

e at

tent

ion

of th

e U

nive

rsity

Sec

reta

riat a

nd m

ay n

eed

to b

e re

view

ed b

efor

e ne

xt

year

’s c

omm

ittee

is fo

rmed

.

D

oes

the

com

mitt

ee h

ave

reco

mm

enda

tions

for

prio

ritie

s fo

r th

e co

min

g ye

ar to

add

ress

thos

e pr

iorit

ies

or g

oals

that

wer

e no

t ac

hiev

ed, o

r di

d no

t mak

e si

gnifi

cant

pro

gres

s ov

er th

e pa

st y

ear?

O

ther

than

revi

ewin

g an

d en

hanc

ing

the

com

mitt

ee’s

by-

law

s al

ong

with

the

awar

ds p

roce

sses

and

crit

eria

, the

re a

re n

o re

com

men

datio

ns c

omin

g fo

rwar

d

W

hat s

trat

egic

prio

ritie

s w

ould

the

com

mitt

ee id

entif

y fo

r th

e co

min

g ac

adem

ic y

ear?

Th

e co

mm

ittee

see

s its

cor

e m

anda

te a

s pr

ovid

ing

insp

iratio

n an

d in

crea

sing

the

repu

tatio

n an

d re

pres

enta

tion

of th

e un

iver

sity

. O

ne p

riorit

y w

ould

be

to e

ncou

rage

mor

e di

vers

ity in

the

cand

idat

es th

at c

ome

forw

ard

for t

he h

onor

ary

degr

ees

and

impr

ovin

g th

e nu

mbe

r and

var

iety

of p

oten

tial h

onor

ary

degr

ee n

omin

atio

ns.

Sim

ilarly

, the

com

mitt

ee p

ropo

ses

to re

view

and

reco

mm

end

revi

sion

s to

impr

ove

the

crite

ria a

nd p

roce

sses

for s

tude

nt a

war

ds fo

r the

ben

efit

of b

oth

cand

idat

es a

nd th

e co

mm

ittee

mem

bers

who

de

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ate

over

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Addr

ess

syst

emat

ic b

arrie

rs to

cha

nge

(i.e.

revi

ew, c

larif

y an

d st

ream

line

Sena

te’s

stru

ctur

es a

nd p

roce

sses

to fa

cilit

ate

and

supp

ort c

urric

ulum

cha

nge,

whi

le m

aint

aini

ng S

enat

e’s

role

to o

vers

ee th

e qu

ality

and

inte

grity

of t

he e

duca

tiona

l po

licy

and

acad

emic

pro

gram

of t

he U

nive

rsity

). 2)

D

evel

op g

uide

lines

and

pol

icie

s to

sup

port

curri

culu

m tr

ansf

orm

atio

n.

3)

Build

a s

hare

d un

ders

tand

ing

and

cont

ext f

or th

e de

cisi

ons

and

issu

es p

rese

nted

to S

enat

e an

d its

Sta

ndin

g C

omm

ittee

s th

roug

h on

-goi

ng c

omm

unic

atio

n ab

out t

he b

road

er p

oliti

cal a

nd fi

scal

ele

men

ts im

pact

ing

the

inst

itutio

n.

Prom

ote

Sena

te’s

cap

acity

for a

dvoc

acy

arou

nd is

sues

that

impa

ct s

chol

arsh

ip a

nd e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy.

Byl

aws

Exc

erp

t -

the

Bo

ard

of

Un

der

gra

du

ate

Stu

die

s sh

all:

a) m

ake

reco

mm

enda

tions

to S

enat

e on

mat

ters

of u

nder

grad

uate

deg

ree

educ

atio

nal p

olic

y;

b) c

once

rn it

self

with

aca

dem

ic s

tand

ards

and

pla

nnin

g fo

r und

ergr

adua

te d

egre

e Pr

ogra

ms;

c)

con

cern

itse

lf w

ith th

e ex

ecut

ion

of s

uch

resp

onsi

bilit

ies

as a

re re

ferre

d to

it b

y Se

nate

; d)

rec

omm

end

to S

enat

e th

e es

tabl

ishm

ent o

r elim

inat

ion

of u

nder

grad

uate

deg

ree

or d

iplo

ma

Prog

ram

s;

e) a

ppro

ve th

e es

tabl

ishm

ent o

r elim

inat

ion

of u

nder

grad

uate

deg

ree

cour

ses,

and

brin

g fo

rwar

d to

Sen

ate

any

unre

solv

ed m

atte

rs p

erta

inin

g to

cou

rse

addi

tions

, del

etio

ns o

r cha

nges

; f)

appr

ove

chan

ges

in u

nder

grad

uate

deg

ree

Prog

ram

s;

g) c

onsi

der a

nd re

port

to S

enat

e on

mat

eria

l with

in th

e ju

risdi

ctio

n of

Sen

ate

and

the

Boar

d of

Und

ergr

adua

te S

tudi

es to

be

con

tain

ed in

the

Und

ergr

adua

te C

alen

dar o

f the

Uni

vers

ity;

h) r

ecom

men

d to

Sen

ate

adm

issi

on re

quire

men

ts fo

r und

ergr

adua

te d

egre

e Pr

ogra

ms;

i)

rece

ive

info

rmat

ion

and

repo

rt to

Sen

ate

on th

e m

embe

rshi

p of

Pro

gram

Com

mitt

ees.


Com

mitt

ee/ B

oard

Acc

ompl

ishm

ents

Bo

ard

of

Un

der

gra

du

ate

Stu

die

s 20

08-0

9

Sen

ate

Pri

ori

ty

Pro

gre

ss T

ow

ard

Pri

ori

ty |

Wo

rk A

cco

mp

lish

ed

1)

Add

ress

sys

tem

atic

bar

riers

to

chan

ge

(i.e.

rev

iew

, cl

arify

and

stre

amlin

e Se

nate

’s

stru

ctur

es

and

proc

esse

s to

fa

cilit

ate

and

supp

ort c

urric

ulum

cha

nge,

whi

le m

aint

aini

ng

Sena

te’s

ro

le

to

over

see

the

qual

ity

and

inte

grity

of

th

e ed

ucat

iona

l po

licy

and

acad

emic

pro

gram

of t

he U

nive

rsity

).

1) T

he o

ppor

tuni

ty fo

r BU

GS

to re

view

its

byla

ws

as p

er th

e di

rect

ions

from

the

Sena

te-a

ppro

ved

Rep

ort o

f the

Rev

iew

of t

he S

enat

e St

andi

ng C

omm

ittee

re

com

men

datio

ns h

as b

een

a ca

taly

st fo

r BU

GS

to c

onsi

der i

ts ro

le a

nd

resp

onsi

bilit

ies

rega

rdin

g un

derg

radu

ate

curri

culu

m.

1) T

here

hav

e be

en m

any

disc

ussi

ons

this

yea

r abo

ut B

UG

S’s

role

to b

e an

ag

ent o

f cha

nge

and

not o

nly

a re

view

/ove

rsig

ht c

omm

ittee

. BU

GS

now

se

es it

self

both

as

resp

ondi

ng to

cha

nges

com

ing

from

Pro

gram

C

omm

ittee

s an

d al

so a

s a

body

that

con

side

rs U

nive

rsity

-wid

e st

rate

gic

curri

culu

m is

sues

(e.g

., th

ose

com

ing

from

the

21 C

Com

mitt

ee) a

nd a

s an

ag

ent t

hat h

as S

enat

e-de

lega

ted

auth

ority

, pro

vide

s di

rect

ion

to p

rogr

am

com

mitt

ees.

2)

Thi

s ye

ar, B

UG

S w

as m

ore

enga

ged

in p

rovi

ding

dire

ctio

n to

pro

gram

co

mm

ittee

s on

spe

cific

cur

ricul

um m

atte

rs. W

hile

this

has

alw

ays

been

the

purv

iew

of B

UG

S, th

is is

the

first

yea

r whe

rein

BU

GS

mad

e de

cisi

ons

and

reco

mm

enda

tions

on

num

erou

s is

sue

such

as

cred

it w

eigh

ts fo

r fou

rth y

ear

cour

ses,

num

ber o

f cou

rses

at t

he fi

rst y

ear,

and

the

futu

re o

f min

ors.

W

hile

this

pro

activ

e ap

proa

ch o

f BU

GS

has

not b

een

with

out c

ontro

vers

y,

it w

as d

esig

ned

to s

tream

line

Sena

te p

roce

sses

and

acc

eler

ate

chan

ge

with

in th

e un

derg

radu

ate

curri

culu

m.

In s

umm

ary:

- c

onsi

dera

ble

prog

ress

tow

ard

defin

ing

the

mem

bers

hip

of th

e Bo

ard

and

its

sub-

com

mitt

ees

(mer

ger o

f sev

eral

pro

gram

com

mitt

ees

into

join

t com

mitt

ees)

- s

uppo

rted

curri

culu

m c

hang

e th

roug

h ap

prov

al o

f a v

arie

ty o

f cer

tific

ates

and

ad

ditio

n an

d de

letio

n of

spe

cial

izat

ions

, pro

gram

s, a

nd c

ours

es

- app

rova

l and

pro

mot

ion

of c

ours

e cr

edit

wei

ghtin

g ch

ange

s - r

evis

ion

of B

UG

S by

law

s (m

ove

tow

ard

deal

ing

mor

e w

ith p

olic

y-le

vel

deci

sion

s w

ith le

ss fo

cus

on o

pera

tiona

l iss

ues)

. Not

e th

at B

UG

S ha

s re

ques

ted

a de

liber

ativ

e di

scus

sion

at t

he n

ext S

enat

e m

eetin

g on

the

prop

osed

revi

sion

s to

the

byla

ws,

spe

cific

ally

on

the

issu

e of

Sen

ate-

desi

gnat

ed a

utho

rity.


Sen

ate

Pri

ori

ty

Pro

gre

ss T

ow

ard

Pri

ori

ty |

Wo

rk A

cco

mp

lish

ed

2)

Dev

elop

gui

delin

es a

nd p

olic

ies

to

supp

ort c

urric

ulum

tran

sfor

mat

ion.

1) T

he re

view

of t

he B

UG

S by

law

s, s

till u

nder

way

, will

assi

st B

UG

S in

cl

arify

ing

its o

wn

guid

elin

es a

nd p

olic

ies

in s

uppo

rt of

cur

ricul

um

trans

form

atio

n. W

hile

this

rem

ains

a w

ork

in p

rogr

ess,

ther

e is

a c

lear

co

mm

itmen

t fro

m m

embe

rs o

f BU

GS

to c

larif

y th

e co

mm

ittee

’s m

anda

te.

As w

ell,

BUG

S ac

hiev

ed th

e fo

llow

ing:

- p

rom

otio

n of

21st

Cen

tury

Com

mitt

ee R

epor

t rec

omm

enda

tions

(pro

cess

es

tabl

ishe

d fo

r adj

ustm

ent o

f cre

dit w

eigh

tings

; sup

porte

d ef

forts

to s

tream

line

curri

culu

m a

ppro

val p

roce

ss; r

efor

m o

f firs

t-yea

r cur

ricul

um, e

.g. C

ME)

- o

ngoi

ng re

view

of a

ctio

ns a

nd in

itiat

ives

ass

ocia

ted

with

the

reco

mm

enda

tions

of 2

1st C

entu

ry C

omm

ittee

Rep

ort

- app

rove

d gu

idel

ines

for e

mbe

ddin

g U

ofG

lear

ning

obj

ectiv

es in

Co-

op/w

ork

term

s (to

be

com

plet

ed a

cros

s pr

ogra

ms)

3) B

uild

a s

hare

d un

ders

tand

ing

and

cont

ext

for t

he d

ecis

ions

and

issu

es p

rese

nted

to

Sena

te a

nd it

s St

andi

ng C

omm

ittee

s th

roug

h on

-goi

ng c

omm

unic

atio

n ab

out t

he b

road

er

polit

ical

and

fisc

al e

lem

ents

impa

ctin

g th

e in

stitu

tion.

Pro

mot

e Se

nate

’s c

apac

ity fo

r ad

voca

cy a

roun

d is

sues

that

impa

ct

scho

lars

hip

and

educ

atio

nal p

olic

y.

BUG

S co

ntrib

uted

to th

e fir

st it

em b

ut le

ss s

o to

the

seco

nd.

The

Prov

ost’s

pre

sent

atio

n of

the

Inte

grat

ed P

lan

at th

e Ap

ril m

eetin

g of

BU

GS

allo

wed

the

Boar

d to

con

text

ualiz

e de

cisi

ons

with

in th

e br

oade

r pol

itica

l and

fis

cal c

once

rns

of th

e U

nive

rsity

. How

ever

, BU

GS

need

s to

focu

s m

ore

atte

ntio

n on

adv

ocac

y is

sues

. Th

e Bo

ard

also

ach

ieve

d th

e fo

llow

ing:

- r

evie

wed

the

Uof

G le

arni

ng o

bjec

tives

and

mis

sion

sta

tem

ent a

t the

be

ginn

ing

of th

e ye

ar to

pro

vide

con

text

for B

UG

S de

cisi

ons

- rec

eive

d re

gula

r upd

ates

on

prog

ress

ass

ocia

ted

with

21st

Cen

tury

Com

mitt

ee

Rep

ort

- rec

eive

d co

mm

unic

atio

ns o

n ch

ange

initi

ativ

es w

ithin

the

Inte

grat

ed P

lan

(to

rein

forc

e st

rate

gic

dire

ctio

ns o

f the

Uni

vers

ity; t

o pr

ovid

e a

cont

ext f

or p

rogr

am

and

depa

rtmen

tal c

hang

es; t

o re

cogn

ize

the

need

to p

riorit

ize

reso

urce

s th

roug

h pr

ogra

m c

hang

es)

- app

rove

d th

e de

letio

n of

a n

umbe

r of p

rogr

ams

and

spec

ializ

atio

ns, t

he

amal

gam

atio

n of

oth

ers

and

the

crea

tion

of n

ew o

nes

(as

they

wer

e tie

d to

the

stra

tegi

c di

rect

ions

with

in th

e IP

.


Co

mm

ents

:

•

Are

th

ere

issu

es r

elat

ed t

o e

du

cati

on

al p

olic

y an

d t

he

com

mit

tee’

s m

and

ate

that

hav

e n

ot

bee

n a

dd

ress

ed o

ver

the

pas

t ye

ar a

nd

sh

ou

ld b

e? A

re t

her

e p

arti

cula

r fa

cto

rs t

hat

imp

acte

d t

he

wo

rk o

f th

e co

mm

itte

e o

ver

the

pas

t ye

ar?

W

hile

ther

e ha

s be

en g

ood

prog

ress

on

the

clar

ifica

tion

of th

e BU

GS

man

date

thro

ugh

the

disc

ussi

ons

over

the

past

yea

r, th

e m

anda

te, a

utho

rity

and

resp

onsi

bilit

ies

of B

UG

S m

ust b

e fin

aliz

ed a

nd p

rese

nted

to S

enat

e fo

r app

rova

l as

soon

as

poss

ible

. Thi

s la

ck o

f cla

rity

has

perh

aps

slow

ed d

own

som

e of

the

com

mitt

ee’s

pro

cess

es d

ue to

som

e op

erat

iona

l am

bigu

ity a

nd u

ncer

tain

ty. U

nder

the

auth

ority

of S

enat

e, B

UG

S m

ust c

ontin

ue to

re-e

ngag

e in

its

role

for s

ettin

g po

licy

dire

ctio

ns a

nd c

omm

unic

atin

g th

em to

the

Prog

ram

Com

mitt

ees.

O

nce

the

revi

sed

byla

ws

are

in p

lace

, the

mem

bers

hip

of B

UG

S m

ust b

e re

-con

side

red.

• D

oes

th

e co

mm

itte

e h

ave

reco

mm

end

atio

ns

for

pri

ori

ties

fo

r th

e co

min

g y

ear

to a

dd

ress

th

ose

pri

ori

ties

or

go

als

that

wer

e n

ot

ach

ieve

d, o

r d

id n

ot

mak

e si

gn

ific

ant

pro

gre

ss o

ver

the

pas

t ye

ar?

Th

e re

com

men

datio

ns fr

om th

e 21

st C

entu

ry C

urric

ulum

Com

mitt

ee re

port,

whi

ch w

ere

appr

oved

by

Sena

te th

is y

ear,

will

– in

m

any

resp

ects

- fra

me

BUG

S ag

enda

for t

he u

pcom

ing

year

and

bey

ond.

Oth

er c

urric

ulum

issu

es a

risin

g fro

m th

e Ap

ril 7

th,

2009

Sen

ate

mee

ting,

suc

h as

the

re-e

nvis

ioni

ng o

f sec

onda

ry a

reas

of s

tudi

es, t

he e

limin

atio

n or

rest

ruct

urin

g of

maj

ors,

an

d th

e in

tens

ifica

tion

of 1

st a

nd 4

th y

ear o

f stu

dies

will

also

retu

rn to

BU

GS

for d

iscu

ssio

n an

d ac

tion

over

the

next

yea

r. M

any

of th

e re

com

men

datio

ns in

the

21st C

entu

ry C

urric

ulum

repo

rt pa

ralle

l the

prio

ritie

s la

id o

ut in

the

Inte

grat

ed P

lan.

Prio

ritie

s:

- Fin

aliz

e th

e re

vise

d BU

GS

byla

ws

and

mem

bers

hip;

cla

rify

the

auth

ority

of B

UG

S in

dec

isio

n-m

akin

g re

gard

ing

prog

ram

ch

ange

s (i.

e. s

houl

d BU

GS

be a

utho

rized

to “a

ppro

ve” o

r pro

gram

cha

nges

to S

enat

e? O

r sho

uld

BUG

S be

cha

rged

to

“reco

mm

end”

thos

e ch

ange

s to

Sen

ate?

) - M

ake

final

dec

isio

ns o

nce

the

repo

rt on

the

elim

inat

ion

of m

inor

s/ s

econ

dary

are

as o

f stu

dy is

retu

rned

to B

UG

S ne

xt

Mar

ch.


•

Wh

at s

trat

egic

pri

ori

ties

wo

uld

th

e co

mm

itte

e id

enti

fy f

or

the

com

ing

aca

dem

ic y

ear?

1.

Rev

isio

n of

the

byla

ws

– cl

arifi

catio

n of

man

date

– re

vise

d m

embe

rshi

p - d

evel

op th

e m

eans

by

whi

ch B

UG

S ca

n be

mor

e pr

oact

ive

in th

e pr

omot

ion

of c

urric

ulum

cha

nge

and

in e

ncou

ragi

ng

acad

emic

uni

ts to

pro

mot

e Se

nate

prio

ritie

s an

d im

plem

ent s

trate

gic

dire

ctio

ns

2. S

uppo

rt th

e di

rect

ions

of t

he 2

1st C

entu

ry C

omm

ittee

reco

mm

enda

tions

tow

ards

the

trans

form

atio

n of

the

unde

rgra

duat

e cu

rricu

lum

. -p

rovi

de c

lear

gui

danc

e an

d ov

ersi

ght r

egar

ding

cur

ricul

um re

form

and

aca

dem

ic d

irect

ions

. BU

GS

will

need

to b

e m

ore

stra

tegi

c an

d di

rect

ive

in a

n ef

fort

to a

chie

ve lo

ng te

rm s

trate

gy c

urric

ulum

refo

rm. A

s no

ted,

the

21st C

entu

ry C

urric

ulum

C

omm

ittee

reco

mm

enda

tions

, in

para

llel w

ith th

e co

ntex

t of p

riorit

ies

laid

out

with

in th

e In

tegr

ated

Pla

n, p

rovi

de c

lear

gu

idan

ce a

bout

the

re-e

nvis

ioni

ng o

f the

und

ergr

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te c

urric

ulum

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colla

bora

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y w

ith th

e Pr

ogra

m C

omm

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s to

pro

vide

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ar g

uida

nce

and

dire

ctio

n re

gard

ing

the

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ucat

iona

l pol

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d st

rate

gic

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ns a

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tabl

ishe

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ate,

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wor

k of

the

Prog

ram

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mitt

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th

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cted

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Committee Accom

plishm

ents fo

r 200

8‐20

09 Session

Co

mmittee

on BY

LAWS AND M

EMBE

RSHIP

Chair: Peter Con

lon

Please email com

pleted

template to th

e Ch

air: pconlon

@ovc.uo

guelph

.ca

Sena

te’s priorities for 2

008‐20

09:

1) Ad

dress system

atic barrie

rs to

change (i.e. re

view

, clarify and stream

line Senate’s structures and processes to facilitate and supp

ort

curriculum

change, while m

aintaining

Sen

ate’s role to

oversee

the qu

ality

and

integrity

of the

edu

catio

nal policy and academ

ic program

of th

e University

).

2) Develop

guide

lines and

policies to sup

port curriculum

transformation.

3) Bu

ild a shared un

derstand

ing and context for th

e de

cision

s and issues presented

to Sen

ate and its Stand

ing Co

mmittees through on

‐going commun

ication abou

t the

broader political and

fiscal elemen

ts im

pacting the institu

tion. Promote Senate’s capacity

for a

dvocacy

arou

nd issues th

at im

pact scholarship and

edu

catio

nal policy.

By

laws Excerpt ‐ th

e By

laws an

d Mem

bership Co

mmittee shall:

a) recommen

d to Sen

ate actio

n on

suggested

mod

ificatio

ns of the

bylaw

s of Sen

ate;

b) prep

are draft b

ylaw

s for p

resentation to Sen

ate for a

pproval;

c) form

ulate regulatio

ns to

govern electio

ns and

the cond

ition

s of m

embe

rship of Sen

ate and of Sen

ate committees;

d) make an

ann

ual rep

ort to Senate th

rough the Priorities and Planning

Com

mittee

on the functio

ning

of Sen

ate and its com

mittees and

subcom

mittees;

e) strik

e committees and bo

ards and

present nom

inations fo

r app

ointmen

t and

election of Sen

ate represen

tativ

es to

other bod

ies.


2

BYLA

WS AND M

EMBE

RSHIP COMMITTEE Accom

plishm

ents fo

r 20

08‐09

Sena

te Priority

Progress Tow

ard Priority | W

ork Accom

plishe

d 1) Ad

dress system

atic barrie

rs to

change (i.e. re

view

, clarify

and

streamline Senate’s structures and processes to

facilitate and supp

ort curriculum

change, while m

aintaining

Senate’s ro

le to

oversee

the qu

ality

and

integrity

of the

ed

ucational policy and academ

ic program

of the

University

).

The major work of th

e Co

mmittee

in th

e 20

08/09 session of Sen

ate has be

en to

con

tinue

to im

plem

ent the

recommen

datio

ns from

the Working

Group

on the Re

view

of the

Sen

ate

Standing

Com

mittees who

se re

port was app

roved by

Sen

ate Dec 11, 200

7. The

Bylaw

s and Mem

bership Co

mmittee

has helpe

d to start paving the path to

efficient change

through this process. W

e have begun

to add

ress th

e barriers th

at exist in

policies and

proced

ures and

are streamlining them

in order to

create a more effective Senate. The

review

has re

sulte

d thus far in:

a) the dissolution of fo

ur stand

ing committees, th

e creatio

n of tw

o, and

the review

of th

e mandate, m

embe

rship, and

structure of the

others (in

clud

ing their

subcom

mittees);

b) the creatio

n of a docum

ent o

utlining the roles and respon

sibilities of Sen

ate,

Senators and

stand

ing committee

mem

bers, and

an annu

al Sen

ate Orie

ntation;

c) the extension of com

mittee

term

s from

one

year to tw

o years, on a staggered

basis, so that each committee

has fo

rmalized

con

tinuity of m

embe

rship from

one

year to

the ne

xt;

d) the Priorities and Planning

Com

mittee

being

charged

with

review

ing the strategic

priorities and up

coming issues of Sen

ate; discussing their a

ppropriatene

ss in

light

of th

e institu

tion’s ob

jectives and

the mandate of Sen

ate; settin

g the overarching

goals for S

enate and its com

mittees for the

com

ing year; and

brin

ging

these to

Senate fo

r discussion and inpu

t and

repo

rting the results to

the wider com

mun

ity

e) each stand

ing committee

iden

tifying

strategic prio

rities for the

com

ing academ

ic

year and

sub

mitting them

ann

ually th

rough the Priorities and Planning

Com

mittee

to Sen

ate alon

g with

a re

port outlining the curren

t year’s accomplishm

ents of the

Co

mmittee.

2) Develop

guide

lines and

policies to sup

port curriculum

transformation.

With

the guidance of the

Integrated

Plan and the 21

st Cen

tury Curriculum

docum

ent, the

university is proceed

ing with

significant curricular changes. Looking at how

we can be

st

distrib

ute ou

r current re

sources (in

clud

ing those de

voted to th

e curriculum

) has ta

ken up

a large po

rtion of th

is year’s dialogue

at S

enate and its com

mittees. The

com

pletion of th

e review

of the

mem

bership and bylaws of th

e Bo

ard of Und

ergraduate Studies, the

Board

of Gradu

ate Stud

ies, and

the Senate Com

mittee

on Ope

n Learning, w

ith th

e assistance of

Bylaws and Mem

bership, will stron

gly supp

ort u

ndergraduate and

gradu

ate curricular

transformation.


3

Sena

te Priority

Progress Tow

ard Priority | W

ork Accom

plishe

d 3) Build a shared un

derstand

ing and context for th

e de

cision

s and issues presented

to Sen

ate and its Stand

ing

Committees through on

‐going

com

mun

ication abou

t the

broade

r political and

fiscal elemen

ts im

pacting the

institu

tion. Promote Senate’s capacity

for a

dvocacy arou

nd

issues th

at im

pact scholarship and

edu

catio

nal policy.

• Creatin

g a Senator’s “roles and

respon

sibilities” docum

ent a

nd enh

ancing

the

orientation provided

to new

Sen

ators have increased know

ledge abou

t the

role of

Senate and

com

mun

icated

Sen

ate’s roles and respon

sibilities to individu

al

mem

bers.

• The Re

view

’s re

commen

datio

ns includ

e bringing

issues to

the flo

or of Sen

ate for

discussion

in advance of b

eing

decided

by a motion thus allowing broade

r inp

ut

into issues.

• Co

mmittees are no

w encou

raged to work collabo

rativ

ely on

com

mon

issues, such

as occurred in th

e joint m

eetin

g of th

e Bo

ards of U

ndergraduate and

Gradu

ate

Stud

ies.

Co

mmen

ts:

•

Are there issues re

lated to edu

catio

nal policy and the committee’s m

andate th

at have no

t been addressed over th

e past year a

nd sho

uld be

? Are

there particular factors that im

pacted

the work of th

e committee

over the

past y

ear?

The preced

ent e

vide

nt at the

last Sen

ate arou

nd th

e de

cision

s and recommen

datio

ns th

at BUGS presen

ted to Sen

ate, whe

reby

Sen

ators and

non‐Senators were able to

reactiv

ate the discussion

on the flo

or of Sen

ate through motions, is on

e that cou

ld con

tinue

to affect e

ducatio

nal

policy de

velopm

ent a

nd app

roval.

• Doe

s the committee

have recommen

datio

ns fo

r prio

rities for the

com

ing year to

add

ress th

ose priorities or goals th

at were no

t achieved, or d

id

not m

ake significant progress over th

e past year?

One

area which has been challenging is th

e creatio

n of th

e Senate Com

mittee

on Internal Reviews as a stand

ing committee

of Sen

ate. Shifting

external and

internal factors have delayed

this process. This is a com

mittee

that sho

uld be

critical to

the success of th

e un

iversity’s efficient and

effective review

of its acade

mic program

s.

•

What strategic prio

rities wou

ld th

e committee

iden

tify for the

com

ing academ

ic year?

The committee’s strategic prio

rities for the

200

9/10

Sen

ate cycle will includ

e:

1) Co

mpleting the im

plem

entatio

n of all of th

e Working

Group

’s re

commen

datio

ns.

2) Develop

ing a review

process to

ensure that th

e im

pact of the

review

s is m

onito

red approp

riately.

3) Be

gin the review

of the

Sen

ate itself, includ

ing bylaws, com

positio

n, and

mem

bership.

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ate’

s p

rio

riti

es f

or

2008

-200

9:

1)

Addr

ess

syst

emat

ic b

arrie

rs to

cha

nge

(i.e.

revi

ew, c

larif

y an

d st

ream

line

Sena

te’s

stru

ctur

es a

nd p

roce

sses

to

faci

litat

e an

d su

ppor

t cur

ricul

um c

hang

e, w

hile

mai

ntai

ning

Sen

ate’

s ro

le to

ove

rsee

the

qual

ity a

nd in

tegr

ity o

f the

ed

ucat

iona

l pol

icy

and

acad

emic

pro

gram

of t

he U

nive

rsity

). 2)

D

evel

op g

uide

lines

and

pol

icie

s to

sup

port

curri

culu

m tr

ansf

orm

atio

n.

3)

Build

a s

hare

d un

ders

tand

ing

and

cont

ext f

or th

e de

cisi

ons

and

issu

es p

rese

nted

to S

enat

e an

d its

Sta

ndin

g C

omm

ittee

s th

roug

h on

-goi

ng c

omm

unic

atio

n ab

out t

he b

road

er p

oliti

cal a

nd fi

scal

ele

men

ts im

pact

ing

the

inst

itutio

n. P

rom

ote

Sena

te’s

cap

acity

for a

dvoc

acy

arou

nd is

sues

that

impa

ct s

chol

arsh

ip a

nd e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy.

Byl

aws

Exc

erp

t -

the

Co

mm

itte

e o

n S

tud

ent

Pet

itio

ns

shal

l be

resp

on

sib

le f

or

hea

rin

g a

nd

dis

po

sin

g o

f ca

ses

that

fal

l un

der

on

e o

f th

e fo

llow

ing

:

a) A

ppea

ls o

f dec

isio

ns m

ade

by A

cade

mic

Rev

iew

Sub

-com

mitt

ees

for a

cade

mic

con

side

ratio

n in

volv

ing

med

ical

, psy

chol

ogic

al o

r com

pass

iona

te g

roun

ds. T

he C

omm

ittee

has

the

sam

e op

tions

for c

onsi

dera

tion

avai

labl

e to

it a

s th

e Ac

adem

ic R

evie

w S

ub-c

omm

ittee

.

b) A

ppea

ls o

f aca

dem

ic m

isco

nduc

t dec

isio

ns. T

he C

omm

ittee

sha

ll al

so c

ondu

ct a

revi

ew o

f re

com

men

datio

ns fo

r exp

ulsi

on a

nd d

egre

e re

voca

tion.

c) P

etiti

ons

conc

erni

ng th

e m

etho

ds a

nd c

riter

ia u

sed

by a

n in

stru

ctor

in th

e as

sign

ing

of g

rade

s. T

he

Com

mitt

ee d

oes

not c

onsi

der a

ppea

ls fo

r gra

de re

asse

ssm

ent u

nles

s th

e re

ques

t con

cern

s th

e m

etho

ds

and

crite

ria u

sed

by th

e in

stru

ctor

.

d)

Appe

als

of a

n Ad

mis

sion

s C

omm

ittee

dec

isio

n re

gard

ing

the

read

mis

sion

to a

pro

gram

. The

Com

mitt

ee w

ill co

nsid

er a

ppea

ls c

once

rnin

g re

adm

issi

on p

rovi

ded

the

appe

al is

on

the

grou

nds

of p

roce

dura

l unf

airn

ess

or

bias

on

the

part

of th

e Ad

mis

sion

s C

omm

ittee

.


SE

NA

TE

CO

MM

ITT

EE

ON

ST

UD

EN

T P

ET

ITIO

NS

Acc

om

plis

hm

ents

fo

r 20

08-0

9

Sen

ate

Pri

ori

ty

Pro

gre

ss T

ow

ard

Pri

ori

ty |

Wo

rk A

cco

mp

lish

ed

1)

Add

ress

sys

tem

atic

bar

riers

to

chan

ge

(i.e.

rev

iew

, cl

arify

and

stre

amlin

e Se

nate

’s

stru

ctur

es

and

proc

esse

s to

fa

cilit

ate

and

supp

ort c

urric

ulum

cha

nge,

whi

le m

aint

aini

ng

Sena

te’s

ro

le

to

over

see

the

qual

ity

and

inte

grity

of

th

e ed

ucat

iona

l po

licy

and

acad

emic

pro

gram

of t

he U

nive

rsity

).

The

Petit

ions

Com

mitt

ee’s

wor

k do

es n

ot fi

t nea

tly in

to th

is q

uest

ion.

The

Pe

titio

ns C

omm

ittee

doe

s no

t rea

lly e

ngag

e in

“cur

ricul

um c

hang

e”.

How

ever

, if

“cur

ricul

um c

hang

e” a

nd “m

aint

aini

ng S

enat

e’s

role

to o

vers

ee th

e qu

ality

an

d in

tegr

ity o

f the

edu

catio

nal p

olic

y an

d ac

adem

ic p

rogr

am o

f the

U

nive

rsity

” are

giv

en a

wid

e m

eani

ng, t

hen

it is

pos

sibl

e to

touc

h up

on s

ome

issu

es th

at re

late

to th

e Pe

titio

ns C

omm

ittee

’s w

ork

and

Sena

te’s

prio

ritie

s.

Petit

ions

Com

mitt

ee m

embe

rs id

entif

ied

thre

e m

ain

syst

emic

bar

riers

that

sh

ould

be

addr

esse

d in

ord

er fo

r the

Pet

ition

s C

omm

ittee

s w

ork

to b

ecom

e m

ore

stre

amlin

ed a

nd e

ffect

ive:

1)

Re-

draf

t the

Pet

ition

s C

omm

ittee

by-

law

s, ta

king

into

acc

ount

the

real

ity

of h

ow P

etiti

ons

case

s us

ually

com

e fo

rwar

d. T

he p

roce

ss o

f re-

draf

ting

the

by-la

ws

has

begu

n w

ith c

onsu

ltatio

n w

ith P

etiti

ons

Com

mitt

ee m

embe

rs.

The

goal

is to

hav

e th

e re

-dra

ft do

ne b

y Au

gust

31

, 200

9.

2) C

reat

e a

repo

rting

mec

hani

sm to

Col

lege

s an

d D

epar

tmen

ts fr

om th

e Pe

titio

ns C

omm

ittee

to ra

ise

syst

emic

issu

es id

entif

ied

thro

ugh

indi

vidu

al c

ases

. Al

thou

gh th

is is

cur

rent

ly d

one

info

rmal

ly, i

t wou

ld b

e ad

vant

ageo

us to

form

aliz

e th

e pr

oces

s to

ens

ure

that

pro

blem

are

as

are

deal

t with

. 3)

G

et s

tatis

tics

from

Col

lege

s ab

out h

ow m

any

alle

gatio

ns o

f Aca

dem

ic

Mis

cond

uct a

re m

ade

ever

y ye

ar.

Thes

e st

atis

tics

shou

ld b

e co

mpa

red

with

the

num

ber o

f Pet

ition

s go

ing

forw

ard

to g

et a

sen

se o

f how

ef

fect

ive

our c

urre

nt s

yste

m is

. Th

is p

roce

ss h

as b

egun

, and

it is

ho

ped

that

the

next

Pet

ition

s C

omm

ittee

repo

rt to

Sen

ate

will

incl

ude

thes

e st

atis

tics.

2)

D

evel

op g

uide

lines

and

pol

icie

s to

su

ppor

t cur

ricul

um tr

ansf

orm

atio

n.

This

que

stio

n al

so re

late

s to

the

poin

ts m

entio

ned

abov

e. A

cha

nge

in

guid

elin

es a

nd p

olic

ies

begi

n w

ith a

re-d

raft

of th

e Pe

titio

ns C

omm

ittee

By-

law

s.


Sen

ate

Pri

ori

ty

Pro

gre

ss T

ow

ard

Pri

ori

ty |

Wo

rk A

cco

mp

lish

ed

3) B

uild

a s

hare

d un

ders

tand

ing

and

cont

ext

for t

he d

ecis

ions

and

issu

es p

rese

nted

to

Sena

te a

nd it

s St

andi

ng C

omm

ittee

s th

roug

h on

-goi

ng c

omm

unic

atio

n ab

out t

he b

road

er

polit

ical

and

fisc

al e

lem

ents

impa

ctin

g th

e in

stitu

tion.

Pro

mot

e Se

nate

’s c

apac

ity fo

r ad

voca

cy a

roun

d is

sues

that

impa

ct

scho

lars

hip

and

educ

atio

nal p

olic

y.

This

que

stio

n do

es n

ot re

late

to th

e w

ork

of th

e Pe

titio

ns C

omm

ittee

.

Co

mm

ents

:

•

Are

ther

e is

sues

rela

ted

to e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy

and

the

com

mitt

ee’s

man

date

that

hav

e no

t bee

n ad

dres

sed

over

the

past

ye

ar a

nd s

houl

d be

? Ar

e th

ere

parti

cula

r fac

tors

that

impa

cted

the

wor

k of

the

com

mitt

ee o

ver t

he p

ast y

ear?

Th

is is

the

sam

e as

Que

stio

n 1.

The

Pet

ition

s C

omm

ittee

had

man

y ne

w m

embe

rs th

is la

st y

ear,

and

befo

re a

ny

mea

ning

ful d

iscu

ssio

n on

pol

icy

and

man

date

cou

ld s

tart,

it w

as n

eces

sary

for t

hese

new

mem

bers

to e

xper

ienc

e a

num

ber

of h

earin

gs.

How

ever

, 200

8-20

09 d

id n

ot s

ee m

any

Petit

ions

com

e fo

rwar

d, w

hich

had

an

effe

ct o

n th

e tim

e it

took

for n

ew

mem

bers

to h

ave

enou

gh e

xper

ienc

e to

par

ticip

ate

in a

deb

ate

abou

t pol

icy

and

man

date

.

• D

oes

the

com

mitt

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arrie

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nge

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larif

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d st

ream

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te’s

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ctur

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roce

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cilit

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and

supp

ort c

urric

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cha

nge,

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le m

aint

aini

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enat

e’s

role

to o

vers

ee th

e qu

ality

and

inte

grity

of t

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duca

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licy

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pro

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evel

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Co

mm

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pen

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nive

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asse

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all p

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mbi

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it co

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r

appr

oval

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als

for O

pen

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at fa

cilit

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cont

ribut

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ives

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cally

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ew th

e pr

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s fo

r clie

nt c

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g, p

rom

otio

n an

d pu

blic

ity a

ctiv

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, the

reco

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des

fo

r tho

se c

ours

es w

hich

requ

ire a

n ex

amin

atio

n, a

nd th

e as

sign

men

t of g

rade

s fo

r tho

se c

lient

s us

ing

the

cour

ses

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mak

e r

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men

datio

ns a

s ap

prop

riate

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re

port

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ally

to S

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Pri

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arify

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stre

amlin

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nate

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ctur

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cilit

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and

supp

ort c

urric

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nge,

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le m

aint

aini

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te’s

ro

le

to

over

see

the

qual

ity

and

inte

grity

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th

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iona

l po

licy

and

acad

emic

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gram

of t

he U

nive

rsity

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g w

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S an

d BG

S, S

CO

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one

of t

he th

ree

maj

or “c

urric

ulum

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ines

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te. S

CO

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prim

ary

task

this

yea

r has

bee

n to

com

men

ce a

revi

ew o

f its

byl

aws,

in

acco

rdan

ce w

ith th

e re

com

men

datio

ns fr

om th

e R

evie

w o

f the

Sen

ate

Stan

ding

C

omm

ittee

s. A

reas

of o

verla

p w

ith B

UG

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d BG

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ere

iden

tifie

d an

d m

ust b

e cl

arifi

ed. A

s w

ell,

SCO

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tes

that

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ate

over

sigh

t of t

he C

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uing

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catio

n cu

rricu

lum

mus

t be

stre

ngth

ened

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tinui

ng E

duca

tion

offe

rs p

rogr

ams

and

activ

ities

m

arke

ted

unde

r the

Uni

vers

ity o

f Gue

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me.

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latio

nshi

p, S

CO

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law

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cuse

d on

an

over

sigh

t of C

ontin

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catio

n ac

tiviti

es a

nd c

urric

ula.

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ith a

ssis

tanc

e fro

m th

e Se

cret

aria

t and

the

Offi

ce o

f Ope

n Le

arni

ng, S

CO

L ha

s be

en

able

to id

entit

y so

me

of th

e po

licie

s w

hich

hav

e be

en u

sed

to g

uide

the

com

mitt

ee’s

de

cisi

ons.

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y of

thos

e po

licie

s ar

e op

erat

iona

l in

natu

re a

nd, t

houg

h us

eful

whe

n th

e O

ffice

of O

pen

Lear

ning

was

firs

t cre

ated

(and

requ

ired

mor

e “h

ands

-on”

man

agem

ent),

op

erat

iona

l dec

isio

ns s

houl

d be

del

egat

ed to

the

Dire

ctor

of O

OL

and

the

AVPA

for

impl

emen

tatio

n –

base

d on

pol

icy.

SC

OL

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s to

revi

se it

s m

anda

te to

be

mor

e st

rate

gic

and

less

ope

ratio

nal i

n na

ture

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wel

l, th

e m

embe

rshi

p of

SC

OL

is o

verly

com

plex

. Onc

e th

e by

law

s of

SC

OL

are

esta

blis

hed,

the

mem

bers

hip

shou

ld b

e st

ream

lined

acc

ordi

ngly

. SC

OL

is v

ery

clos

e to

pr

esen

ting

reco

mm

enda

tions

on

revi

sion

s to

its

byla

ws.

2)

D

evel

op g

uide

lines

and

pol

icie

s to

su

ppor

t cur

ricul

um tr

ansf

orm

atio

n.

The

com

mitt

ee c

an o

nly

do th

is e

ffect

ivel

y on

ce it

s re

vise

d by

law

s, m

anda

te, a

nd

mem

bers

hip

are

set.

3) B

uild

a s

hare

d un

ders

tand

ing

and

cont

ext

for t

he d

ecis

ions

and

issu

es p

rese

nted

to

Sena

te a

nd it

s St

andi

ng C

omm

ittee

s th

roug

h on

-goi

ng c

omm

unic

atio

n ab

out t

he b

road

er

polit

ical

and

fisc

al e

lem

ents

impa

ctin

g th

e in

stitu

tion.

Pro

mot

e Se

nate

’s c

apac

ity fo

r ad

voca

cy a

roun

d is

sues

that

impa

ct

scho

lars

hip

and

educ

atio

nal p

olic

y.

SCO

L ha

s no

t add

ress

ed th

is p

riorit

y th

is y

ear.

Onc

e a

revi

sed

man

date

is in

pla

ce,

SCO

L sh

ould

focu

s on

this

role

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com

mitt

ee s

houl

d pl

ay a

role

in e

duca

ting

Sena

te

abou

t the

role

of t

echn

olog

y in

cur

ricul

um d

eliv

ery,

par

ticul

arly

in re

gard

s to

the

Uni

vers

ity’s

mis

sion

sta

tem

ent t

o su

ppor

t life

long

lear

ning

. SC

OL

and

OO

L pr

ovid

e su

ppor

t for

incr

easi

ng th

e ac

cess

ibilit

y of

edu

catio

nal p

rogr

amm

ing

for l

earn

ers

in

Gue

lph

and

arou

nd th

e w

orld

.


Co

mm

ents

:

•

Are

ther

e is

sues

rela

ted

to e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy

and

the

com

mitt

ee’s

man

date

that

hav

e no

t bee

n ad

dres

sed

over

the

past

ye

ar a

nd s

houl

d be

? Ar

e th

ere

parti

cula

r fac

tors

that

impa

cted

the

wor

k of

the

com

mitt

ee o

ver t

he p

ast y

ear?

The

reco

gniti

on o

f the

role

of C

ontin

uing

Edu

catio

n pr

ogra

ms

in th

e un

iver

sity

cur

ricul

um h

as n

ot b

een

adeq

uate

ly

addr

esse

d.

•

Doe

s th

e co

mm

ittee

hav

e re

com

men

datio

ns fo

r prio

ritie

s fo

r the

com

ing

year

to a

ddre

ss th

ose

prio

ritie

s or

goa

ls th

at w

ere

not a

chie

ved,

or d

id n

ot m

ake

sign

ifica

nt p

rogr

ess

over

the

past

yea

r?

Und

er a

new

man

date

, SC

OL

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s to

mak

e Se

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are

of th

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f edu

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nal p

rogr

amm

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offe

red

thro

ugh

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tinui

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d m

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te a

re s

et, t

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sitio

n of

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com

mitt

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ust b

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ered

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lly a

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gica

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gic

prio

ritie

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the

com

mitt

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r the

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ing

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emic

yea

r?

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e SC

OL

esta

blis

hes

its n

ew m

anda

te, i

t sho

uld

wor

k in

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NA

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LIB

RA

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CO

MM

ITT

EE

Cha

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mith

Sen

ate’

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rio

riti

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or

2008

-200

9:

1)

Addr

ess

syst

emat

ic b

arrie

rs to

cha

nge

(i.e.

revi

ew, c

larif

y an

d st

ream

line

Sena

te’s

stru

ctur

es a

nd p

roce

sses

to fa

cilit

ate

and

supp

ort c

urric

ulum

cha

nge,

whi

le m

aint

aini

ng S

enat

e’s

role

to o

vers

ee th

e qu

ality

and

inte

grity

of t

he e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy

and

acad

emic

pro

gram

of t

he U

nive

rsity

). 2)

D

evel

op g

uide

lines

and

pol

icie

s to

sup

port

curri

culu

m tr

ansf

orm

atio

n.

3)

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a s

hare

d un

ders

tand

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and

cont

ext f

or th

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cisi

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ndin

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roug

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scal

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men

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pact

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inst

itutio

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ote

Sena

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ct s

chol

arsh

ip a

nd e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy.

Byl

aws

Exc

erp

t –

Sen

ate

Lib

rary

Co

mm

itte

e sh

all:

a)

In

sup

port

of th

e un

iver

sity

’s s

trate

gic

plan

s an

d ac

adem

ic p

riorit

ies,

form

ulat

e re

quire

d ed

ucat

iona

l pol

icie

s co

ncer

ning

the

Libr

ary.

b)

R

evie

w a

nnua

lly th

e U

nive

rsity

of G

uelp

h Li

brar

y In

tegr

ated

Pla

n, in

the

cont

ext o

f the

Uni

vers

ity’s

Inte

grat

ed P

lan

and

prov

ide

com

men

tary

on

it to

the

Chi

ef L

ibra

rian

and

to S

enat

e, a

s ap

prop

riate

. c)

Ad

vise

the

Libr

ary

on h

ow b

est t

o pr

omot

e an

d su

ppor

t the

teac

hing

of t

he U

nive

rsity

’s c

urric

ula

and

the

rese

arch

of

scho

lars

, whi

ch in

clud

es, b

ut is

not

lim

ited

to:

• Pr

ovis

ion

of in

form

atio

n lit

erac

y an

d le

arni

ng s

uppo

rt se

rvic

es, i

nclu

ding

inst

ruct

ion

and

teac

hing

, and

the

prov

isio

n of

edu

catio

nal a

nd c

urric

ulum

sup

port

serv

ices

•

Dev

elop

men

t and

pre

serv

atio

n of

dig

ital a

nd tr

aditi

onal

info

rmat

ion

reso

urce

col

lect

ions

•

Dev

elop

men

t of i

nfor

mat

ion

syst

ems

and

tech

nolo

gy d

esig

ned

to e

nabl

e ac

cess

to li

brar

y se

rvic

es a

nd re

sour

ces

and

inte

grat

e th

em in

to th

e ca

mpu

s le

arni

ng e

nviro

nmen

t •

Faci

litat

ion

of s

chol

arly

com

mun

icat

ion

and

the

diss

emin

atio

n of

sch

olar

ly k

now

ledg

e, th

us p

rom

otin

g an

d en

ablin

g th

e pr

inci

ples

of i

ntel

lect

ual f

reed

om a

nd u

nive

rsal

acc

ess

to in

form

atio

n.

d)

Con

side

r and

mak

e re

com

men

datio

ns to

Sen

ate

rega

rdin

g na

tiona

l, pr

ovin

cial

, or r

egio

nal p

olic

ies

that

app

ear l

ikel

y to

af

fect

sig

nific

antly

the

wel

l-bei

ng o

f the

Uni

vers

ity o

f Gue

lph

Libr

ary.

e)

As

requ

ired,

col

labo

rate

with

oth

er S

enat

e co

mm

ittee

s or

oth

er a

cade

mic

uni

ts in

the

deve

lopm

ent o

r rev

iew

of p

olic

ies

and

guid

elin

es th

at p

rom

ote

the

effe

ctiv

e us

e of

libr

ary

serv

ices

and

reso

urce

s in

teac

hing

, lea

rnin

g, a

nd re

sear

ch.

f)

Rec

eive

and

revi

ew th

e Li

brar

y’s

annu

al re

port

and

pres

ent i

t to

Sena

te.

g)

Con

side

r any

oth

er m

atte

rs s

ubm

itted

to it

by

the

Chi

ef L

ibra

rian,

Sen

ate,

or m

embe

rs o

f the

Uni

vers

ity c

omm

unity

.


Com

mitt

ee/ B

oard

Acc

ompl

ishm

ents

2

008-

09

Sena

te P

riorit

y Pr

ogre

ss T

owar

d Pr

iorit

y |

Wor

k Ac

com

plis

hed

1)

Add

ress

sys

tem

atic

bar

riers

to

chan

ge

(i.e.

rev

iew

, cl

arify

and

stre

amlin

e Se

nate

’s

stru

ctur

es

and

proc

esse

s to

fa

cilit

ate

and

supp

ort c

urric

ulum

cha

nge,

whi

le m

aint

aini

ng

Sena

te’s

ro

le

to

over

see

the

qual

ity

and

inte

grity

of

th

e ed

ucat

iona

l po

licy

and

acad

emic

pro

gram

of t

he U

nive

rsity

).

The

Sena

te L

ibra

ry C

omm

ittee

had

no

item

s fo

r act

ion

this

yea

r, an

d ha

s no

t re

porte

d to

Sen

ate

sinc

e 20

03 (a

nd g

ener

ally

the

repo

rt fo

r inf

orm

atio

n co

nsis

ted

of th

e lib

rary

hou

rs).

SLC

met

onl

y th

ree

times

this

yea

r. SL

C

stru

ggle

d un

der i

ts fo

rmer

byl

aws

and

its n

ew b

ylaw

s ha

ve n

ot in

crea

sed

effe

ctiv

enes

s. A

t its

May

200

9 m

eetin

g, th

e co

mm

ittee

revi

ewed

its

man

date

ag

ain.

Mem

bers

agr

eed

that

whi

le th

e ro

le a

nd fu

nctio

n of

the

Libr

ary

is

clea

rly c

entra

l to

the

Uni

vers

ity’s

mis

sion

and

Sen

ate’

s m

anda

te, m

ost

libra

ry-re

late

d is

sues

requ

iring

act

ion

are

disc

usse

d in

oth

er c

omm

ittee

s ra

ther

than

in S

LC. T

his

inte

grat

ion

of li

brar

y is

sues

into

the

othe

r Sen

ate

com

mitt

ees

is p

ositi

ve. T

here

are

libr

ary

repr

esen

tativ

es o

n BU

GS,

BG

S,

SCO

L, a

nd, a

s of

this

yea

r, th

e R

esea

rch

Boar

d. L

ibra

ry is

sues

nee

d to

be

cons

ider

ed in

tand

em w

ith th

e is

sues

rais

ed th

roug

h cu

rricu

lum

and

re

sear

ch. T

here

fore

, the

SLC

has

app

rove

d a

mot

ion

to re

com

men

d to

Se

nate

, thr

ough

the

Sena

te B

ylaw

s an

d M

embe

rshi

p C

omm

ittee

, tha

t SLC

be

elim

inat

ed.

2)

Dev

elop

gui

delin

es a

nd p

olic

ies

to

supp

ort c

urric

ulum

tran

sfor

mat

ion.

Dis

cuss

ed li

brar

y re

spon

sive

ness

to c

hang

es in

pro

gram

s, a

nd re

sour

ces

requ

ired,

how

ever

thes

e is

sues

are

bes

t add

ress

ed b

y lib

rary

re

pres

enta

tives

at t

hose

com

mitt

ees

whe

re c

urric

ulum

cha

nge

is b

eing

ap

prov

ed –

BU

GS,

BG

S, a

nd S

CO

L.

3) B

uild

a s

hare

d un

ders

tand

ing

and

cont

ext

for t

he d

ecis

ions

and

issu

es p

rese

nted

to

Sena

te a

nd it

s St

andi

ng C

omm

ittee

s th

roug

h on

-goi

ng c

omm

unic

atio

n ab

out t

he b

road

er

polit

ical

and

fisc

al e

lem

ents

impa

ctin

g th

e in

stitu

tion.

Pro

mot

e Se

nate

’s c

apac

ity fo

r ad

voca

cy a

roun

d is

sues

that

impa

ct

scho

lars

hip

and

educ

atio

nal p

olic

y.

Taki

ng th

e co

nsid

erat

ion

of li

brar

y is

sues

out

of t

he “s

ilo” o

f the

Sen

ate

Libr

ary

Com

mitt

ee b

ut e

nsur

ing

that

they

con

tinue

to b

e ad

dres

sed

thro

ugh

libra

ry re

pres

enta

tion

on B

UG

S, B

GS,

SC

OL

and

RB

is a

mor

e ef

fect

ive

way

to

add

ress

this

prio

rity.

SL

C s

ugge

sts

that

whe

n th

ere

are

broa

der i

ssue

s re

quiri

ng a

dvoc

acy

from

Se

nate

(e.g

. im

plic

atio

ns o

f new

fede

ral c

opyr

ight

legi

slat

ion)

, the

y sh

ould

be

bro

ught

to S

enat

e fo

r a d

elib

erat

ive

disc

ussi

on, o

r a S

enat

e W

orki

ng

Gro

up s

houl

d be

stru

ck to

revi

ew th

e is

sue

and

brin

g re

com

men

datio

ns to

Se

nate

for c

onsi

dera

tion.


Com

men

ts:

•

Are

ther

e is

sues

rela

ted

to e

duca

tiona

l pol

icy

and

the

com

mitt

ee’s

man

date

that

hav

e no

t bee

n ad

dres

sed

over

the

past

ye

ar a

nd s

houl

d be

? Ar

e th

ere

parti

cula

r fac

tors

that

impa

cted

the

wor

k of

the

com

mitt

ee o

ver t

he p

ast y

ear?

The

Sena

te L

ibra

ry C

omm

ittee

is n

ot e

ffect

ive

as a

sep

arat

e co

mm

ittee

. Lib

rary

issu

es a

s th

ey a

ffect

edu

catio

nal p

olic

y ar

e be

st a

ddre

ssed

whe

n in

tegr

ated

into

oth

er S

enat

e co

mm

ittee

s.

• D

oes

the

com

mitt

ee h

ave

reco

mm

enda

tions

for p

riorit

ies

for t

he c

omin

g ye

ar to

add

ress

thos

e pr

iorit

ies

or g

oals

that

wer

e no

t ach

ieve

d, o

r did

not

mak

e si

gnifi

cant

pro

gres

s ov

er th

e pa

st y

ear?

Th

e co

mm

ittee

reco

mm

ends

that

the

Sena

te L

ibra

ry C

omm

ittee

be

elim

inat

ed.

•

Wha

t stra

tegi

c pr

iorit

ies

wou

ld th

e co

mm

ittee

iden

tify

for t

he c

omin

g ac

adem

ic y

ear?

SL

C re

com

men

ds th

at S

enat

e an

d th

ose

com

mitt

ees

resp

onsi

ble

for c

urric

ulum

and

rese

arch

con

tinue

to c

onsi

der l

ibra

ry

issu

es in

the

cont

ext o

f dis

cuss

ions

rela

ted

to s

trate

gic

resp

onse

s to

pot

entia

l bud

get c

uts,

the

iden

tific

atio

n of

ada

ptat

ions

ne

eded

to d

eal w

ith c

ours

es/m

ajor

s/pr

ogra

ms

cuts

, and

the

cont

inue

d di

scus

sion

of C

opyr

ight

legi

slat

ion.

N

:\Sen

ate\

Stan

ding

Com

mitt

ees

& Bo

ards

\Sen

ate

Prio

ritie

s &

Plan

ning

Com

mitt

ee (S

PPC

)\Mee

ting

Pack

ages

\26

May

_200

9\C

omm

ittee

Ann

ual R

epor

ts\S

LC

Acco

mpl

ishm

ents

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8-09

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ort.d

oc


of 161

Co

mm

itte

e A

cco

mp

lish

men

ts f

or

20

08

-20

09

Sess

ion

Com

mitte

e:

RES

EA

RC

H B

OA

RD

Chai

r:

Non

ita

Yap

Sen

ate

’s p

rio

riti

es

for

20

08

-20

09

: 1)

Addre

ss s

yste

mat

ic b

arrier

s to

chan

ge

(i.e

. re

view

, cl

arify

and s

trea

mlin

e Sen

ate’

s st

ruct

ure

s an

d p

roce

sses

to

faci

litat

e an

d s

uppor

t cu

rric

ulu

m c

han

ge,

while

mai

nta

inin

g S

enat

e’s

role

to

over

see

the

qual

ity

and inte

grity

of

the

educa

tion

al p

olic

y an

d a

cadem

ic p

rogra

m o

f th

e U

niv

ersi

ty).

2)

Dev

elop

guid

elin

es a

nd p

olic

ies

to s

uppor

t cu

rric

ulu

m t

ransf

orm

atio

n.

3)

Build

a s

har

ed u

nder

stan

din

g a

nd c

onte

xt f

or t

he

dec

isio

ns

and iss

ues

pre

sente

d t

o Sen

ate

and its

Sta

ndin

g

Com

mitte

es t

hro

ugh o

n-g

oing c

omm

unic

atio

n a

bou

t th

e bro

ader

pol

itic

al a

nd fis

cal el

emen

ts im

pac

ting t

he

inst

itution

. P

rom

ote

Sen

ate’

s ca

pac

ity

for

advo

cacy

aro

und iss

ues

that

im

pac

t sc

hol

arsh

ip a

nd e

duca

tion

al p

olic

y.

B

yla

ws

Exce

rpt

- th

e R

ese

arc

h B

oard

sh

all

: a)

Ensu

re t

hat

Sen

ate

pol

icie

s per

tain

ing t

o re

sear

ch a

ctiv

itie

s at

the

Univ

ersi

ty o

f G

uel

ph h

ave

bee

n s

ubje

ct t

o ap

pro

priat

e re

view

and c

onsu

ltat

ion w

ith m

ember

s of

the

univ

ersi

ty c

omm

unity

b)

Rev

iew

and r

ecom

men

d t

o Sen

ate

pol

icie

s per

tain

ing t

o re

sear

ch a

ctiv

itie

s at

the

Univ

ersi

ty o

f G

uel

ph

c)

Rev

iew

and p

rovi

de

com

men

ts t

o Sen

ate

on t

he

annual

Univ

ersi

ty o

f G

uel

ph S

trat

egic

Res

earc

h P

lan

d)

Con

sider

and m

ake

reco

mm

endat

ions

to S

enat

e re

gar

din

g n

atio

nal

, pro

vinci

al,

or r

egio

nal

pol

icie

s th

at a

ppea

r lik

ely

to a

ffec

t si

gnific

antly

the

wel

l-bei

ng o

f th

e re

sear

ch p

rogra

ms

at t

he

Univ

ersi

ty o

f G

uel

ph

e)

Rev

iew

and r

ecom

men

d t

o Sen

ate

annual

rep

orts

on r

esea

rch-r

elat

ed m

atte

rs w

her

e re

view

of

such

rep

orts

by

Sen

ate

may

be

required

by

exte

rnal

ly-m

andat

ed a

gen

cies

or

legis

lation

f)

Rec

eive

, re

view

, an

d p

rese

nt

to S

enat

e th

ose

repor

ts o

f th

e O

ffic

e of

Res

earc

h w

hic

h a

re r

elev

ant

to t

he

busi

nes

s of

Sen

ate.

g)

Con

sider

any

other

mat

ters

within

its

Sen

ate-

man

dat

ed r

espon

sibili

ties

that

are

subm

itte

d t

o it b

y Sen

ate

or t

he

Vic

e-Pr

esid

ent

(R

esea

rch),

mak

ing c

omm

ent

and r

ecom

men

dat

ions

as a

ppro

priat

e.


Com

mitte

e/ B

oard

Acc

omplis

hm

ents

2008-0

9

Sen

ate

Pri

ori

ty

Pro

gre

ss T

ow

ard

Pri

ori

ty

| W

ork

Acc

om

pli

shed

1)

Addre

ss

syst

emat

ic

bar

rier

s to

ch

ange

(i.e

. re

view

, cl

arify

and

stre

amlin

e Sen

ate’

s st

ruct

ure

s an

d

pro

cess

es

to

faci

litat

e an

d

suppor

t cu

rric

ulu

m

chan

ge,

w

hile

m

ainta

inin

g

Sen

ate’

s ro

le t

o ov

erse

e th

e qual

ity

and

inte

grity

of

the

educa

tion

al p

olic

y an

d

acad

emic

pro

gra

m o

f th

e U

niv

ersi

ty).

Not

addre

ssed

so

far

but

will

in t

he

com

ing y

ear.

The

Res

earc

h B

oard

will

as

sess

the

univ

ersi

ty’s

re

sear

ch p

olic

ies

to

iden

tify

gap

s an

d b

arrier

s th

at m

ay im

pac

t on

curr

iculu

m c

han

ge

from

a r

esea

rch p

ersp

ective

.

2)

D

evel

op g

uid

elin

es a

nd p

olic

ies

to

suppor

t cu

rric

ulu

m t

ransf

orm

atio

n.

Not

addre

ssed

.

3)

Build

a s

har

ed u

nder

stan

din

g a

nd

conte

xt f

or t

he

dec

isio

ns

and iss

ues

pre

sente

d t

o Sen

ate

and its

Sta

ndin

g

Com

mitte

es t

hro

ugh o

n-g

oing

com

munic

atio

n a

bou

t th

e bro

ader

pol

itic

al a

nd fis

cal el

emen

ts im

pac

ting

the

inst

itution

. P

rom

ote

Sen

ate’

s ca

pac

ity

for

advo

cacy

aro

und iss

ues

th

at im

pac

t sc

hol

arsh

ip a

nd e

duca

tion

al

pol

icy.

The

Res

earc

h B

oard

has

not

yet

iden

tified

its

prior

itie

s fo

r th

e co

min

g

year

. O

nly

tw

o m

eetings

hav

e bee

n h

eld

– t

he

firs

t on

e sp

ent

on

revi

ewin

g a

nd d

iscu

ssin

g t

he

revi

sed m

andat

e an

d t

he

seco

nd o

ne

to

dis

cuss

iss

ues

rel

ated

to

the

new

TCP

on r

esea

rch w

ith h

um

an s

ubje

cts.

W

e hea

rd p

rese

nta

tion

fro

m U

GFA

on t

he

new

Guid

elin

es.

O

nly

tw

o m

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To: Members of Senate From: Ann Wilson, Vice-Chair, Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 9. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report a) Business Not Proceeded With When Reached At the April 7, 2009 Senate meeting, the Closed Session Report of the Bylaws and Membership Committee did not proceed. The Report was comprised of the election of a Faculty Representative to serve on the Board of Governors. Following the meeting, an on-line election was held. Professor Alan Sullivan was re-elected for a three year term. b) Membership Slate for the Search Committee: Associate Vice-President Research (Agri-Food & Partnerships) [Motion] Due to a resignation from one of the faculty seats on the Search Committee for the AVPR (Agri-Food & Partnerships), a call for nominations was re-circulated to faculty on April 21, 2009. The committee reviewed the eight nominations received using the Senate approved Modus Operandi, and selected Professor Amar Mohanty for recommendation to Senate. Should the recommendation be approved by Senate, the completed membership slate for the Search Committee will be composed as follows:: Chair: Vice-President (Research) – Kevin Hall Members: One Dean - Rob Gordon, Dean OAC Three tenured faculty members

Cate Dewey(OVC) Michael Lindinger (CBS) Amar Mohanty (OAC)

One graduate student - Jordan Willcox (CBS) One regular full-time staff member - Rose MacQueen (Campus Animal Facilities) As per the Senate-approved Modus Operandi, nominations may be made from the floor of Senate. Such a nomination must be accompanied by a written indication that the nominee is willing to serve. Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, that Professor Amar Mohanty be added to the membership slate for the Selection Committee for the Associate Vice-President Research (Agri-Food & Partnerships).

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c) Senate Meeting Dates and Start Time for 2009-10: Pilot Project [Motion] The Bylaws and Membership Committee has reviewed the bylaws and principles governing the establishment of the annual Senate meeting schedule, and proposes a pilot project to try out an alternate approach to scheduling for the upcoming year. Meeting Cycle: The current 5 week cycle for Senate meetings has resulted in a schedule that does not match the timing of business coming forward from the Standing Committees. In the Fall semester, committees are just getting oriented to their work. The November Senate meeting agenda has typically been very light with items coming forward for information only; most items of business requiring action from Senate are not ready until the December meeting. The time between the start of the Winter semester in early January and the Senate meeting scheduled for late January is too compressed for committees to be able to meet in order to process materials for the January Senate. As a result, the January Senate meeting is typically postponed to early February. The May Senate meeting has not been scheduled for the past several years due to a lack of agenda items. Whenever possible, efforts are made to process most Senate and committee business in the meetings from October to April so that the maximum number of student representatives can attend. Of course Senate and its committees always retain the prerogative to call extra meetings during the Senate session if business necessitates. Meeting Start Time: The start time of Senate was originally set to accommodate a meeting of the Senate Executive Committee prior to Senate. With the elimination of the Senate Executive Committee, the hour before the regular Senate meeting time has been freed up. Over the past several years, the Secretariat has received requests from Senators to consider an earlier start time. Recommendations for the Pilot Project:

Senate meetings to begin at 5:30 p.m. This start time would still accommodate the 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. break in the class scheduling and provide more time for Senators to be able to stay in the meeting if they have a 7:00 p.m. class scheduled.

In order to keep to the spirit of bylaw C.3, Senate would not remain in session for longer than three hours (i.e. 20:30) except by the affirmative vote of two-thirds majority of those present and voting.

That for the 2009-10 session, Senate meetings will be scheduled as follows (the President’s availability as Chair of Senate is a factor in the days selected):

o Tuesday, October 6, 2009 o Monday, November 30, 2009 o Monday, February 22, 2010 o Monday, March 29, 2010 o Monday, May 31, 2010

[Note: These dates have been cross-referenced against the Holy Days Schedule and the academic Schedule of Dates 2009-10.]


The Bylaws and Membership Committee will solicit feedback from Senators on the efficacy of the pilot project in the latter part of the 2009-10 session, and return to Senate with final recommendations for future scheduling. Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That the following meeting schedule, with a 5:30 p.m. meeting start time, be approved by Senate for the 2009-10 session:

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Monday, November 30, 2009 Monday, February 22, 2010 Monday, March 29, 2010 Monday, May 31, 2010

Senate shall not remain in session later for longer than three (3) hours, except by the affirmative vote of two-thirds majority of those present and voting. The pilot project will be evaluated at the end of the 2009-10 session, with a final recommendation presented to Senate for approval.


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To: Members of Senate From: Ann Wilson, Vice-Chair, Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 9. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report d) Membership of the Senate Standing Committees, 2009-10 [Motion] The Bylaws and Membership Committee is responsible for establishing the membership of the Senate Standing Committees each year, using the Senate-approved Modus Operandi. The membership of the Senate Honours and Awards Committee is still not complete at this time. The membership will be circulated to Senate at a future date. Attached is the membership list for the Senate Standing Committees for 2009-10. Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That the Senate Standing Committees membership for 2009-10 be approved.

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SENATE BOARDS AND STANDING COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP 2009-2010

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PRIORITIES AND PLANNING COMMITTEE (SPPC)

Members Term

Alastair Summerlee President and Vice-Chancellor Ex-Officio

Maureen Mancuso Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Ex-Officio

Julia Christensen-Hughes COU Academic Colleague 2012

Alan Sullivan Member-at-Large (Chair) 2010

Chairs of Standing Committees of Senate

TBD Committee on Bylaws and Membership

TBD Board of Undergraduate Studies

TBD Board of Graduate Studies

TBD Research Board

TBD Library Committee

TBD Committee on Student Petitions

TBD Committee on Open Learning

TBD Honours and Awards

TBD Committee on Internal Reviews

Students

Michael Lockhart Guelph-Humber 2010 Undergraduate

Jordan Willcox OVC 2010 Graduate

BYLAWS AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Members Term

Alun Joseph Dean, CSAHS 2011 Ex-Officio

Faculty

Peter Conlon OVC 2011 Geoff Smith CME 2010 Ann Wilson COA 2013 Jack Trevors OAC 2010 Paul Rowntree CPES 2010 Students Matthew Saayman B.A. 2010 Undergraduate

TBD 2010 Graduate




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BOARD OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES (BUGS) Members Term Serge Desmarais Associate Vice-President (Academic) [or designate] Ex-Officio - designate

Patricia Tersigni Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum Ex-Officio Brenda Whiteside Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs) [or

designate] Ex-Officio - designate

John Cassidy Director of Open Learning Ex-Officio Helen Salmon Chief Information Officer & Chief Librarian [or

designate] Ex-Officio - designate

Brian Pettigrew Assistant Vice-President (IRP) and Registrar Ex-Officio Michael Emes Dean, CBS 2012 Ex-Officio

Faculty John Greenwood CBS 2010

Sally Hickson COA 2012

Neil MacLusky OVC 2010

Byron Sheldrick CSAHS 2011

Bob Dony CPES 2011

Students Nathan Lachowsky

B.Sc. / CSA Academic Commissioner 2010 Undergraduate Student | CSA Academic Commissioner

Allison Webb B.Sc. 2010 Undergraduate Student

Alex Liebich B.A. 2010 Undergraduate Student

Lisa Harvey B.Comm. 2010 Undergraduate Student




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BOARD OF GRADUATE STUDIES (BGS) Members Term

Anthony Clarke Assistant VP (Academic) /Interim Dean, Graduate Studies

(Ex-Officio)

Steven Liss Associate Vice-President (Research Services) (or designate)

(Ex-Officio)

Laurie Schnarr Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs) (or designate)

(Ex-Officio) - designate

Cecelia Paine Associate Dean, Graduate Studies (Ex-Officio)

Catherine Steeves Chief Information Officer & Chief Librarian (or designate)

2010 (Ex-Officio) - designate

Faculty Teresa Crease CBS 2012

Ian Newby Clark CSAHS 2012

Glen Van Der Kraak CBS 2013

David Calvert CPES 2012

Carol Armstrong OVC 2010

Adrian Schwan CPES 2012

Kerry Daly CSAHS 2012

Graduate Students

Revlon Stoddart CSAHS / President, Graduate Students’ Association 2010 (Graduate Student)

Meghan Nicholson CSAHS 2010 (Graduate Student)

Joel Wood CME 2010 (Graduate Student)

Amanda Naaum CBS 2010 (Graduate Student)




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RESEARCH BOARD Members Term

Kevin Hall Vice-President (Research) (Ex-Officio)

Anthony Clarke Assistant VP (Academic)/Interim Dean, Graduate Studies

(Ex-Officio)

Steven Liss Associate Vice-President (Research Services) (Ex-Officio)

Rich Moccia Interim Associate Vice-President (Agri-Food & Partnerships)

(Ex-Officio)

Catherine Steeves Chief Information Officer & Chief Librarian [or designate] (Ex-Officio) - designate

Bill Teesdale Staff member 2012

Al Sullivan Member of the Board of Governors

Faculty

Peter Tremaine CPES 2012

Ruediger Mueller COA 2010

Kris Inwood CME 2012

Nonita Yap OAC 2011

Ross Nazar CBS 2012

Paula Brauer CSAHS 2011

Geoffrey Wood OVC 2011

Students (1 undergraduate | 1 graduate) Ali Zaki B.A.Sc. 2010 Undergraduate

Petko Kitanov CPES 2010 Graduate

LIBRARY COMMITTEE Members Term

Mike Ridley Chief Information Officer and Chief Librarian Ex-Officio

Serge Desmarais Provost & Vice-President (Academic) [or designate] Ex-Officio

Faculty

Sophie LaChapelle COA 2012

Liz Lee OAC 2011

Norman Smith COA 2010

Students (2 undergraduate | 1 graduate) Zachary Daly B.Sc.(Agr.) 2010 Undergraduate

Monique Miller B.A. 2010 Undergraduate

TBD 2010 Graduate




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COMMITTEE ON STUDENT PETITIONS Members Term Faculty (Indicate Chair and Vice-Chair) Alan Filewod COA 2012 Ann Hahnel OVC 2012 E. Jane Robb CBS 2012 Moira Ferguson CBS 2009 Bill Gardner CPES 2011 Mark Baker CPES 2012 Faculty Substitutes (2) Lisa Kowalchuk CSAHS 2012 John Fitzsimons OAC 2011 Students (5) Christian Mangar Guelph-Humber 2010 Undergraduate

Sarah Thompson D.V.M. 2010 Undergraduate

Guillaume Blais B.Sc. 2010 Undergraduate

Petko Kitanov CPES 2010 Graduate

Gavin Armstrong B.Comm. 2010 Undergraduate

Student Substitutes (2) Hailey Zysman Guelph-Humber 2010 Undergraduate

Darius Mali B.Eng. 2010 Undergraduate




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COMMITTEE ON OPEN LEARNING (SCOL) Members Term

Serge Desmarais Associate Vice-President (Academic) (Ex-Officio)

John Cassidy Director, Office of Open Learning (Ex-Officio)

TBD Chair, BUGS (Ex-Officio)

TBD Chair, BGS (Ex-Officio)

Faculty Jane Londerville CME 2012

Stefan Kremer CPES 2012

Ron Stansfield CSAHS 2012

David Dyck CBS 2011

Scott McEwen OVC 2012

Andreas Boecker OAC 2011

Paul Salmon COA 2011

Librarian

Robin Sakowski Librarian

Students (1 Open Learner; 2 student Senators) TBD (Open Learner)

John Sakaluk B.A. 2010 (Student Senator)

Kristin Carlton Guelph-Humber 2010 (Student Senator)

COMMITTEE on INTERNAL REVIEWS (SCIR) TBD

**Composition to be determined; faculty and students interested in participating in the Internal Review Process**

Faculty

Fred Pries CME

John Fitzsimons OAC

Mark Baker CPES

Baozhong Meng CBS

Students

Thomas Piggott B.Sc.

Josh Gaber B.Comp.

Dima Saab B.A.S.

Megan Nicholson CSAHS

Marena Brinkhurst B.Sc.(Env.)

Christian Mangar Guelph-Humber




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HONOURS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE (indicate Chair and Vice-Chair)

Members

Alastair Summerlee President & Vice-Chancellor (Ex-Officio)

Maureen Mancuso Provost & Vice-President (Academic) (Ex-Officio)

Alan Sullivan Chair, Senate Priorities and Planning Committee (Ex-Officio)

Linda Hruska President of UGAA (or designate) (Ex-Officio)

Faculty – to be determined

Staff Lillian Wilson

Students

Erin Preiss B.Sc. 2010 Undergraduate

Revlon Stoddart CSAHS / President, Graduate Students Association 2010 Graduate

External Trish Walker Member of the Board of Governors

Ken Hammill Community Member


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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT To: Members of Senate From: Ann Wilson, Vice-Chair, Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 9. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report e) Revision to Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee Composition

[Motion] The Bylaws and Membership Committee has reviewed its bylaws, mandate and membership, as directed by the Senate-approved recommendations from the Report of the Review of the Senate Standing Committees. Members were satisfied that the existing bylaws are appropriate, although they agreed that the Senate election and membership slate information should be aggregated in a separate section of the Senate bylaws, with oversight of the processes to continue under the Bylaws and Membership Committee. As well, a reference to the Executive Committee in bylaw 2.d) will be changed to the Priorities and Planning Committee. Regarding the composition of the committee, it was agreed that the ex-officio seat for the President should be removed from the membership. This recommendation has the support of the President. The revised version of the committee bylaws and membership is attached. Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That Senate approve the revised bylaws and membership for the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee.

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SENATE BYLAWS AND MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

PROPOSED REVISED BYLAWS 1. The Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee shall consist of: the President,

five faculty, one dean and two students. All members shall be Senators. 2. The Bylaws and Membership Committee shall

(a) recommend to Senate action on suggested modifications of the bylaws of Senate;

(b) prepare draft bylaws for presentation to Senate for approval;

(c) formulate regulations to govern elections and the conditions of

membership of Senate and of Senate committees;

(d) make an annual report to Senate through the Executive Committee Senate Priorities and Planning Committee on the functioning of Senate and its committees and subcommittees;

(e) strike committees and boards and present nominations for appointment

and election of Senate representatives to other bodies.

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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT To: Members of Senate From: Ann Wilson, Vice-Chair, Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 9. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report f) Deliberative Discussion: Proposed Revised Bylaws for the Board of

Undergraduate Studies The Board of Undergraduate Studies – like all the Senate Standing Committees – has been reviewing and revising its bylaws over the past year, as per the recommendations in the Report of the Review of the Senate Standing Committees. Attached are the existing BUGS bylaws, along with a copy of the proposed revisions. With guidance from the Bylaws and Membership Committee, the Board is seeking feedback from Senate through a deliberative discussion on the proposed revisions. This feedback will be considered in the final version to be endorsed by BUGS, and then presented to Senate for final approval through the Bylaws and Membership Committee. [Please note that the section in the existing bylaws regarding the selection of student members for curriculum committees will remain unchanged (it was revised and approved at Senate on June 3, 2008) and will be included in a separate section of the revised bylaws, once they are finalized.]

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SENATE BOARD OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES EXISTING BYLAWS

1. The Board of Undergraduate Studies shall consist of the Associate Vice-President

(Academic) or designate; the University Registrar, the Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum; the Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs) or designate; the Chief Librarian or designate; the Director of the Office of Open Learning; one College Dean; five faculty; and four undergraduate students (one of whom shall be the Academic Commissioner of the CSA and preference may be given to a diploma student for one of the other student seats). The chairs of all Program Committees shall have the right to attend and speak at meetings of the Board of Undergraduate Studies and to receive agenda materials and minutes.

2. The Board of Undergraduate Studies shall:

a) make recommendations to Senate on matters of undergraduate degree educational policy;

b) concern itself with academic standards and planning for undergraduate degree Programs;

c) concern itself with the execution of such responsibilities as are referred to it by Senate;

d) recommend to Senate the establishment or elimination of undergraduate degree or diploma Programs;

e) approve the establishment or elimination of undergraduate degree courses, and bring forward to Senate any unresolved matters pertaining to course additions, deletions or changes;

f) approve changes in undergraduate degree Programs; g) consider and report to Senate on material within the jurisdiction of Senate and

the Board of Undergraduate Studies to be contained in the Undergraduate Calendar of the University;

h) recommend to Senate admission requirements for undergraduate degree Programs;

i) receive information and report to Senate on the membership of Program Committees.

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REGULATIONS

A. Authority of the Board The Board is empowered to formulate academic policies affecting certain undergraduate matters and recommend these policies to Senate, and to make final decisions on certain matters and transfer certain responsibilities to standing committees or certain academic officers. In general, the Board's authority is of the first sort. Only when a specific decision has been made to transfer authority from Senate to the Board does the Board gain authority of the second sort. The Board approves all course additions, deletions and changes, unless there are unresolved matters which will be forwarded to Senate for approval. B. Committees and Sub-committees of the Board Committees and sub-committees of the Board of Undergraduate Studies are classified as either standing or ad hoc. Functions which require performance from year to year fall under the purview of standing committees. With the exception of Program and Curriculum Committees, whose existence and responsibilities are mandated by Senate, the terms of reference and membership of Board committees and sub-committees are established by the Board. The standing committees of the Board include the Executive Committee, the Program Committees, the Curriculum Committees, the Calendar Review Committee and the Policies and Procedures Committee. Regulations affecting these Committees are set out below. From time to time, ad hoc committees or sub-committees may be established by the Board to carry out short term studies and functions. Non-Board members may be appointed to Board committees and sub-committees as required. 1. Program Committees A Program Committee of the Board of Undergraduate Studies shall be formed for each undergraduate degree offered by the University. The terms of reference and composition of Program Committees are set out in detail below. In summary, each Program Committee has a responsibility, subject to the authority of the Board and of Senate, for three main academic functions:

i) continuing review of the Program (including, but not limited to, approving new courses, course changes and changes to schedules of studies),

ii) admissions to the Program, and iii) determining the academic status of students (subject to appeal to the

Committee on Student Petitions). Program Committees are free to delegate one or more of their functions to sub-committees which may include members who are not members of the Program Committee. Program Committees shall inform the Board annually of their internal organization relating to the three functions of review of Programs, admission, and review of academic status, and shall inform the Board of the membership of any sub-committee charged with any of these



functions. The Chair of any sub-committee charged with one of these three functions shall be a member of the Program Committee. a) Membership i) General The minimum size of a program committee is ten, including at least two undergraduate students. Undergraduate student members are selected according to the process outlined below. All other members shall be chosen by the Dean(s) of the College(s) or the Director(s) of the School(s) involved for their ability to contribute to the Committee, bearing in mind the following guidelines:

Where possible, the faculty members shall be those responsible for

departmental curriculum. Membership should include representatives from interdisciplinary programs, if

relevant. At least two members shall be from outside the program. A member of the Registrar’s Office will be a non-voting member. A program counsellor will be included in the committee’s membership.

It is recognized that, for some programs involving a large number of departments, schools and programs, not every constituency can be represented if the program committee is to remain effective and that members of these committees will be appointed with the expectation that they will be required to represent and be familiar with more areas than their own. With respect to student members, the selection process is, normally, as follows:

Prior to September 1st, the Dean(s) or director(s) shall be responsible for inviting the appropriate college student government to name the student representatives. (The names of the representatives shall be forwarded for information to Student Senate Caucus and the CSA.)

Should the college student government not respond (either with the names of

the representatives or with an indication of when they will be named) by October 1st, the Dean or Director will consult with the Senate Student Caucus who, in collaboration with the CSA, shall name the student representatives.

The designated Dean, after consultation with the college student government, may determine that a different set of deadlines is more appropriate and that the student organization to be approached for nominations should be the discipline-specific student society. In the event that the designated student society does not respond to the request for nominations within the deadline, the Dean will consult with the college student government who may name the student representatives.


ii) Associate Diploma Programs A Provincial Program Committee of the Board of Undergraduate Studies shall be formed for the Associate Diploma Programs. Each college offering an Associate Diploma program will nominate one faculty/staff member and one second year diploma student from the College Curriculum Committee (8 representatives). The Committee will select its own Chair and establish a Board of Review and an Admissions sub-committee. Ex-officio members (8) include: the Associate Director from each College (4), Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum, Director, Counselling and Student Resource Centre (or designate), Assistant Director, Undergraduate Program Services (or designate) and the Dean of the Ontario Agricultural College. iii) Chair of the Program Committee The Chair of a Program Committee shall be determined by the Committee. b) Meetings and Communications A representative of the appropriate college/school shall be secretary of each committee. The Deans of all Colleges and the Chair of the Board of Undergraduate Studies shall have the right to attend and speak at Program Committee meetings and to receive agenda material and minutes. The Chairs of all departments and the Co-ordinators of Interdisciplinary Programs offering majors through a Program shall have the right to attend and speak at meetings of the appropriate Program Committee and to receive agenda material and minutes. The University Secretariat, the Chair of Student Senate Caucus and the Academic Commissioner of the CSA shall have access to a copy of the agenda and minutes of each Program Committee upon request, as shall the appropriate college student government president. c) Respon sibilities

i) periodically and comprehensively review the Program, assess the degree of achievement of the academic goals of the Program and the University’s Learning Objectives, and propose changes as appropriate to better achieve these goals;

ii) consider and report to the Board of Undergraduate Studies upon proposals for modification of the Program for which it is responsible;

iii) strike such sub-committees as it deems necessary (including academic review and admissions sub-committees);

iv) periodically review the various teaching-learning resources for the Program and make recommendations thereon to the appropriate officers and committees;

v) periodically review student counselling for the Program and make recommendations thereon to Deans and others as appropriate;



vi) periodically review external liaison activities for the Program and make recommendations thereon to the appropriate administrative officers and committees;

vii) periodically review student awards activities for the Program and make recommendations thereon to the College Awards Committees, the Deans and others as appropriate;

viii) recommend admission policy and procedures for its Program to the Board; ix) admit students; x) receive and review marks, decide continuation of study; xi) consider and dispose of requests for academic consideration of final course

grades for medical, psychological or compassionate reasons; xii) consider requests for redress for the misapplication of an academic

regulation; and xiii) review graduation lists for students within the Program.

2. Curriculum Committees a) General Curriculum committees shall be established by the Chair/Director/Co-ordinator of Interdisciplinary Program to review the curriculum of their programs, assess the degree of achievement of their undergraduate academic goals, initiate and respond to proposals for change in the curriculum and advise the Chair/Director/Co-ordinator thereon. The Chair of the Curriculum Committee shall be appointed by the Department Chair/Director/Co-ordinator. The membership of each Curriculum Committee shall include at least two undergraduate students, selected in a manner analogous to that used for student members of Program Committees, with the Chair of the Curriculum Committee fulfilling the role of Dean or Director. If the college student government is the body designated to nominate members, it should make every attempt to involve the discipline-specific club, where appropriate. Undergraduate student representatives on the committee shall be permitted to send voting alternate(s) to the meeting in the event they are unable to attend. The appropriate college student government president and the Academic Commissioner of the CSA shall receive a copy of the agenda and minutes of Curriculum Committees upon request. b) Diploma Curriculum Committees Each college offering an Associate Diploma program will establish a Diploma Curriculum Committee, to be chaired by the Associate Director, and comprised of faculty/staff representatives from each Diploma Program offered at the college. Membership will also include diploma student representation from years one and two of each Diploma program. The diploma students will be elected to the committee by their peers. Other faculty and/or diploma students may be added as required by each college. The Associate Director, one faculty member, and one second year diploma student will represent the college on the Provincial Program Committee.




3. Executive Committee The Executive Committee meets when necessary to establish the BUGS agenda, review policy documents from committees and requests from individuals or units to determine appropriate disposition, draft reports to the Board on such matters that do not fall within the purview of the other committees, and deal with issues that arise between meetings of the Board. 4. Calendar Review Committee (CRC) The Calendar Review Committee is responsible for reviewing proposals from Program Committees for :

• new programs and courses • discontinuation of programs and courses • modification of existing programs and courses.

In forwarding proposals to CRC for consideration, Program Committees are required to include evidence that appropriate consultation has taken place for curriculum changes that affect programs offered by other units. The Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum is responsible for approving calendar submissions of an editorial nature, consulting as necessary. 5. Policies and Procedures Sub-Committee (P&P) The Policies and Procedures Sub-Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Board on policies and procedures, including admission procedures, relating to undergraduate programs.


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VERSION THREE/PROPOSAL FOR REVISIONS SENATE BOARD OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES (BUGS)

BYLAWS April 26, 2009

1. The Board of Undergraduate Studies shall consist of: [membership to be developed once the mandate is set] 2. The Board of Undergraduate Studies has the responsibility to:

(a) formulate policy and offer advice to Senate consistent with that body’s responsibilities for development and oversight of educational policy as it relates to undergraduate education; (b) assist Senate in overseeing the implementation of educational policy as it concerns undergraduate education at the University; (c) support the priorities of Senate; (d) make contributions that will enhance the overall academic reputation of the University and reflect the full range of Senate’s responsibility for the educational policy of the University; (e) identify strategic priorities for the coming academic year and submit them annually through the Priorities and Planning Committee to Senate along with a report outlining the current year’s accomplishments of the Board.

3. The Board of Undergraduate Studies will: 3.1 In general, advise and make recommendations to Senate concerning:

(a) statements of academic and educational goals, and standards pertaining to undergraduate education at the University, including the University’s Learning Objectives and matters pertaining to internationalism and student accessibility at the undergraduate level; (b) policies pertaining to academic and educational plans, priorities, and developments affecting undergraduate education at the University; (c) the implementation of Senate‐approved statements, policies and programs affecting undergraduate education and matters that bear on the formulation or further development of Senate policy.

3.2 For Undergraduate Degree and Associate Diploma programs, consider and make recommendations to Senate concerning:

(a) proposals for the addition or elimination of undergraduate degree or associate diploma programs, taking into consideration the academic philosophy of the institution, its planning directions, the coherence of proposed programming, and the relevant internal and external criteria for the evaluation of such programs (b) the addition or elimination of degree program specializations (majors, minors, Areas of Concentration, Areas of Emphasis)

3.3 For Undergraduate Degree and Associate Diploma courses, acting on Senate’s authority and subject to subsequent report to Senate, decide upon:

(a) proposals for undergraduate course changes, additions and deletions, taking into consideration the academic philosophy of the institution, its planning directions, the coherence of proposed


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programming changes, and the relevant internal and external criteria for the evaluation of such programs. (b) proposals for changes to the degree or associate diploma program Schedules of Study

3.3 For academic standards, admission standards, examinations, and graduation requirements for undergraduate programs, advise and make recommendations to Senate concerning relevant policies.

3.4 Acting on Senate’s authority, approve candidates for undergraduate degrees in a manner

consistent with Senate‐approved policies for undergraduate programs. 3.5 For Scholarships, Awards, and Bursaries, advise and make recommendations to Senate

concerning: (a) policies affecting the accessibility of students to undergraduate programs; (b) policies affecting undergraduate scholarships, awards and bursaries.

4. Relevant decisions made by the Board of Undergraduate Studies, or recommended by the Board

and approved by Senate: 4.1 shall be reflected in the text of appropriate publications published by the University; 4.2 may, consistent with relevant policies established by the Board and/or Senate, be delegated to

the Associate Vice‐President Academic and/or the Registrar who shall provide periodic reports to the Board of Undergraduate Studies about actions taken so that all such matters may be considered and reported by the Board to Senate, as appropriate.

5. With due regard to the guidelines of Senate concerning their establishment and operation: 5.1 the Board has the authority to establish from time‐to‐time sub‐committees and working groups

with such duties and delegated authority as the Board deems necessary 5.2 there will be subcommittees of the Board which are: (a) Calendar Review Committee Membership: [membership to be developed once the mandate is set] Mandate: The Calendar Review Committee is a subcommittee of the Board of Undergraduate

Studies. It is responsible for the editorial oversight of proposals submitted from the Program Committees for the recommendation or approval of the Board, as appropriate, or the Board’s recommendation to Senate for approval, and the subsequent inclusion in the Undergraduate Calendar. Such proposals include the addition of new programs and courses, the discontinuation of programs and courses, and the modification of existing programs and courses. In undertaking its responsibilities, the Calendar Review Committee ensures that all proposals provide evidence that appropriate consultation has been undertaken when such changes affect the Schedule of Studies for other programs, specializations, or academic units. The Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum is responsible for approving submissions for calendar copy of an editorial nature, consulting as necessary. (b) Awards Editorial Committee

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Mandate: The Editorial Awards Committee is a joint subcommittee of the Board of Undergraduate Studies and the Board of Graduate Studies. It reviews the terms and conditions of awards (new and revised) based on Senate‐approved policies and regulations. Subject to a report to each Board each year, the committee may approve terms and conditions of awards that meet established policies and regulations. Undergraduate, associate diploma, or graduate awards whose terms and conditions contain exceptions to established policies and regulations, or which have unusual features, or are of significant value must be forwarded to the Board of Undergraduate Studies or Board of Graduate Studies, as appropriate, for final approval. In reviewing the terms and conditions of an award, the committee shall take into consideration the wishes of the donor or donors, but may refer any proposed terms and conditions to the donor or donors and the college in which the award is to be established (if a college award) for review or consideration. The committee may recommend to the Boards that an award not be approved if, in the opinion of the committee, the proposed terms and conditions are contrary to the interests of the University.

(c) Program Committees [BUGS agrees that Program Committees should be grouped: i.e. (BA/ BAS); (BComm); (B.Sc. / B Comp/ B.Sc. Tech); (B.A.Sc). (B.Sc Ag/ B.Sc Env/ BBRM/BLA).;( B.Eng); (DVM); (Guelph Humber) = 8 committees (formerly 14]

Membership: [membership to be developed once the mandate is set] Mandate: Program Committees are sub‐committees of the Board of Undergraduate Studies. Each is responsible for:

i. the curricular integrity of the program(s) and specializations within their purview; ii. reviewing the program and specializations(s) for which it is responsible, assessing the

realization of the academic goals of the program against the University’s Learning Objectives, and proposing changes as appropriate to better achieve these goals;

iii. recommending for approval to the Board of Undergraduate Studies modification of the program and specializations(s) for which it is responsible;

iv. striking an Academic Review Subcommittee to: ‐ receive and review grades, decide on students’ status for continuation of study, and review the fulfilment of graduation requirements; ‐ consider and dispose of requests for academic consideration of final course grades for medical, psychological, or compassionate reasons; ‐ consider requests for redress for the misapplication of an academic regulation

v. striking an Admissions Subcommittee to recommend admission policies and procedures for the program(s) to the Program Committee for recommendation to the Board

(d) Curriculum Committees:

Membership: [membership to be developed once the mandate is set] Mandate: Curriculum Committees are subcommittees of the Program Committees. Each department or school shall establish a Curriculum Committee, responsible for keeping under review the curriculum which it provides for programs and specializations. The committee will:

i. assess the degree of achievement of its academic goals for undergraduate programming; ii. initiate and respond to proposals for change in the curriculum; iii. advise the Chair/ Director/Coordinator therein; iv. submit proposals for modifications through the Program Committee to the Board of

Undergraduate Studies for approval.

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To: Board of Graduate Studies From: Glen Van Der Kraak, Chair, Senate Board of Graduate Studies Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 10. Board of Graduate Studies Report a) Proposed Changes to Criteria for Appointment to Graduate Faculty [Motion] The Programs Committee has been engaged in a review of the current criteria for appointment to Graduate Faculty. Consultations have been undertaken in the preparation of proposed changes to the criteria, including requests for input from Deans and University of Guelph Faculty Association. The Board of Graduate Studies approved the Programs Committee’s proposed new categories for appointment to Graduate Faculty with accompanying criteria for each, and the new document is enclosed for Senate’s approval. For reference, the current categories and criteria for appointment to Graduate Faculty are also enclosed. The new document is intended to replace the current categories and criteria. Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That Senate approve the categories and criteria for appointment to Graduate Faculty, as presented.

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Board of Graduate Studies Graduate Faculty Status

September 2008

Guidelines for Nomination to Graduate Faculty Summary

There are three categories of Graduate Faculty at the University of Guelph. Graduate Programs nominate individuals to Graduate Faculty in one of the three categories. The nominations, comprising the attached form and an up-to-date complete curriculum vitae, should be forwarded to the Office of Graduate Program Services. If there are concerns or questions about the categories, these should be forwarded to the Interim Dean ([email protected]).

Regular Graduate Faculty Regular Graduate Faculty should be current faculty at the University of Guelph. (Contractually-

limited appointments are not included in this category -- see Special Graduate Faculty.) In most cases, Regular Graduate Faculty are expected to hold a PhD or the most senior degree in their particular area of expertise. Exceptions to this guideline must be accompanied by justification to the Board of Graduate Studies outlining the nature and extent of the experience of other training that equips the nominee for membership of Regular Graduate Faculty. Individuals nominated to Regular Graduate Faculty may be involved with all aspects of graduate education including advising students and examining students and teaching graduate courses. Departments, programs, and schools are expected to provide support for newly appointed faculty to the University, especially individuals who do not possess previous experience advising students. There are examples of mentoring programs in some colleges. It is strongly advised that programs require newly appointed faculty to serve as co-advisors linked with a more experienced faculty member in the early part of their career. The performance of Regular Graduate Faculty will be assessed as an integral part of the Promotion and Tenure process.

Associated Graduate Faculty Associated Graduate Faculty are not current members of the tenured stream of faculty at the University

of Guelph. In most cases, Associated Graduate Faculty are expected to hold a senior research degree in their particular areas of expertise. They should also have senior research experience and some experience working on graduate advisory committees. Associated Graduate Faculty are permitted to work on advisory committees, examine students and teach graduate courses. They are also able to co-advise students, but may not serve as sole advisor. If an Associated Graduate Faculty member is a co-advisor, the other co-advisor must be a member of the Regular Graduate Faculty. Departments, programs and schools will be asked to review whether a member of Associated Graduate Faculty should continue their roles on a four-year cycle linked to the Promotion and Tenure activities of the University.

Special Graduate Faculty This category is intended for individuals who have some research experience, are not currently

members of regular graduate faculty at the University of Guelph and have some skills or experiences which are deemed to be an important addition or adjunct to the graduate program. The roles and responsibilities of the nominee must be defined at the time of nomination and each revision of the roles and responsibilities must be submitted for approval by the Board. Although senior academic qualification and experience is desirable for Special Graduate Faculty, this is not essential. Special Graduate Faculty may teach graduate courses and serve on advisory committees, but may not serve as advisor or co-advisor, and may serve on examination committees.

Please note: Graduate students are not permitted to serve on the advisory committee of another graduate student.

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Graduate Faculty categories proposed by Programs Committee Regular Graduate Faculty Regular Graduate Faculty are tenured and tenure stream faculty at the University of Guelph. (Contractually-limited appointments are not included in this category -- see Special Graduate Faculty.) In most cases, Regular Graduate Faculty are expected to hold a PhD or the most senior degree in their particular area of expertise with an appropriate level of scholarship. Exceptions to this guideline must be accompanied by justification to the Board of Graduate Studies outlining the nature and extent of the experience or other training that equips the nominee for membership of Regular Graduate Faculty. Individuals nominated to Regular Graduate Faculty may be involved with all aspects of graduate education including advising students and examining students and teaching graduate courses. Departments, programs, and schools are expected to provide support in the form of mentoring for newly appointed faculty to the University, especially individuals who do not possess previous experience advising students. It is strongly advised that programs require newly appointed faculty to serve as co-advisors linked with a more experienced faculty member in the early part of their career. It is expected that the performance of Regular Graduate Faculty will be assessed as an integral part of the Promotion and Tenure process. Associated Graduate Faculty Associated Graduate Faculty are appointed to serve as co-advisors and may participate in all other aspects of graduate education, but they may not serve as sole advisors. Associated Graduate Faculty status is not for members of the tenure stream of faculty at the University of Guelph, but rather for individuals who are a Professor Emeritus/Emerita, University Professor Emeritus, or hold a senior academic degree in their particular area of expertise and have both extensive research experience and experience working on graduate student advisory committees. Appointments are for a four-year term, renewable upon application and a satisfactory performance review conducted by the host program, department, or school. Special Graduate Faculty Special Graduate Faculty are appointed for specific tasks in support of graduate programs, such as teaching graduate courses and serving on advisory and/or examination committees, but they may not serve as advisor or co-advisor. The roles and responsibilities of the nominee must be defined at the time of nomination, and each revision of the roles and responsibilities must be submitted for approval by the Board. Although senior academic qualification and experience is desirable for Special Graduate Faculty, this is not essential. The term will be consistent with the nature of the appointment.


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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT To: Members of Senate From: Glen Van Der Kraak, Chair, Senate Board of Graduate Studies Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 10. Board of Graduate Studies Report b) Programs Committee Report: Course Additions, Deletions and Changes The following course additions, deletions and changes were approved by the Board of Graduate Studies and are presented to Senate for information.

Course additions: Bioinformatics Graduate Program BINF*6110 Lab Methods for Bioinformatics BINF*6210 Software Tools for Biological Data Analysis and Organization BINF*6410 Algorithms and Programming in Bioinformatics BINF*6420 Biosequence Pattern Analysis BINF*6970 Statistical Bioinformatics BINF*6998 Research Project in Bioinformatics (Diploma students) BINF*6999 Research Project in Bioinformatics (Masters students) Business BUS*6800 Readings in Leadership I BUS*6810 Readings in Leadership II BUS*6820 Readings in Management MA Leadership Program (CME) LEAD*6350 The Role of the Leader as Reflective Practioner PhD in Management Program (CME) MCS*6070 Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling MGMT*6800 Philosophy of Social Science Research MGMT*6820 Theory of Management Population Medicine and Pathobiology POPM*6510 Community Health Promotion POPM*6520 Introduction to Epidemiology and Statistical Methods POPM*6530 Communication and Leadership I POPM*6540 Concepts in Environmental Public Health POPM*6550 Public Health Policy and Systems POPM*6560 Public Health Practicum POPM*6570 Communication and Leadership II POPM*6580 Public Health Administration

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School of Languages and Literatures EURO*6080 Directed Reading Course Course Deletions: Family Relations and Applied Nutrition FRAN*6600 Theoretical Perspectives in Applied Human Nutrition FRAN*6630 Advances in Clinical Nutrition II Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics AGEC*6230 Food and Agribusiness Economics and Policy School of Environmental Design and Rural Development RPD*6060 Settlement, Housing and Services: Planning and Management Course Changes: Family Relations and Applied Nutrition FRAN*6070 Sexual Issues and Clinical Interventions Across the Lifespan FRAN*6080 Special Topics in Couple and Family Therapy FRAN*6100 Clinical Issues in Couple & Family Therapy FRAN*6221 Evidence-Based Practice in Psycho-Social Intervention changed to: FRAN*6221 Evidence-Based Practice and Knowledge Translation

School of Environmental Design and Rural Development CDE*6311 Extension Theory and Methods changed to: CDE*6311 Capacity Development and Extension Methods RPD*6050 Professional Practice Course in Development and Planning - changed from core to elective EDRD*6100 Disaster Planning and Management - description and format change Environmental Biology ENBV*6530/TOX*6530 Ecotoxicological Risk Characterization changed to: ENVB*6530/TOX*6530 Toxicological Risk Characterization

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To: Members of Senate From: Glen Van Der Kraak, Chair, Senate Board of Graduate Studies Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 10. Board of Graduate Studies Report c) Graduate Faculty Lists The Graduate Faculty Lists for May 6, 2009 and April 7, 2009 were approved by the Board of Graduate Studies and are attached for information.

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Faculty Nominations Programs Committee Meeting

May 6, 2009 Full Graduate Faculty Hall, Kevin BSc, MSc, Queen’s Univ.; PhD (1987) Univ. of

New South Wales – Vice-President, Research, Univ. of Guelph / School of Engineering

Flood, Patricia BFA (1971) Univ. of Alberta – Assistant Professor,

English and Theatre Studies, Univ. of Guelph / English and Theatre Studies

Gomez, Rosario BA, MA, PhD (2003) Univ. of Toronto – Assistant

Professor, School of Languages and Literatures, Univ. of Guelph / School of Languages and Literatures

Khursigara, Cezar BSc, Ryerson Univ.; PhD (2005) McGill Univ.–

Assistant Professor, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Univ. of Guelph / Molecular and Cellular Biology

Thomson, Clive BA, Trinity College; MA, PhD (1977) Univ. of

Toronto – Director, School of Languages and Literatures / School of Languages and Literatures

Vyn, Richard BSc, Dordt College; MSc, Univ. of Alberta; PhD

(2007) Univ. of Guelph – Assistant Professor, Ridgetown Campus, Univ. of Guelph / Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics

Yovanovich, Gordana BA, Carleton Univ.; MA, PhD (1980) Univ. of

Toronto – Professor, School of Languages and Literatures, Univ. of Guelph / School of Languages and Literatures

Associated Graduate Faculty Braithwaite, William BA, Univ. of Western Ontario; MBA (1966)

McMaster Univ. – Sessional, Business and Professor Emeritus, Agricultural Economics, Univ. of Guelph / Business (To teach AGBU*6200 Financial Management in F09, F10 & F11)


Gray, Chris BSc, Queen’s Univ.; MSc, PhD (1967) University of Toronto – University Professor Emeritus, Physics, Univ. of Guelph / Biophysics (To serve as co-advisor for B. Holland and serve on PhD advisory committee of S. Nategholeslam)

Special Graduate Faculty Blois, Shauna BSc, Mount Allison Univ.; DVM, Univ. of PEI;

PhD (2008) Univ. of Guelph – Assistant Professor (Contractually Limited Appointment), Clinical Studies, Univ. of Guelph / Clinical Studies (To serve on the DVSc advisory committees of Fiona Park, and to teach CLIN*6550 in F09 & W10)

Borger, Luca Laurea, Univ. of Pisa; PhD (2006) Univ. of

Cambridge – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Integrative Biology, Univ. of Guelph / Integrative Biology (To serve on the MSc advisory committee of G. Bravener. Student is in a different research lab than the nominee.)

Brown, Eldon BSA, BASc, Univ. of Toronto; MBA (1967) Univ.

of Western Ontario – Sessional, Business, Univ. of Guelph / Business (To teach AGBU*6180 Financial & Management Accounting in S09 & F10)

Brown, Glen BSc, Laurentian Univ.; PhD (2005) Univ. of Guelph

– Terrestrial Wildl. Analyst (Senior Biologist), Sci. & Inform. Branch, Ont. Min. Natural Resources / Integrative Biology (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of T. Avgar)

Chan-Reynolds, Michael BSc, Trent Univ.; MA, PhD (2005) Univ. of

Waterloo – Assistant Professor, Psychology, Trent Univ. / Psychology (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of A. Hanif)

Conlin, Michael BA, MBA, B. of Laws (1979) Univ. of Western

Ontario – Sessional, Business, Univ. of Guelph / Business (To teach BUS*6400 & HTM*6700 in F09 & W11)

Dagher, Alain BEng, MEng, McGill Univ.; MD (1989) Univ. of

Toronto – Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine,


McGill Univ. / Psychology (To serve on the MSc advisory committee of A. Levy)

Desrocher, Mary MSc, MA, PhD (1998) Univ. of Toronto –

Associate Professor, Psychology, York Univ. / Psychology (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of M. Pike)

Dobbins, Maureen BSc, McMaster Univ.; PhD (1999) Univ. of Toronto – Associate Professor, Nursing, McMaster Univ. / Population Medicine (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of D. Wolfe)

Dukas, Reuven BA, Hebrew Univ. of Jerusalem; PhD (1991) North

Carolina State Univ. – Associate Professor, Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster Univ. / Integrative Biology (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of T. Avgar)

Earn, Brian BA, Univ. of Manitoba; MA, PhD (1977) Univ. of

Toronto – Sessional Business and Retired Faculty, Psychology, Univ. of Guelph / Business (To serve on MA advisory committee of R. Paquette)

Evans, Charles BSc, Univ. of Toronto; MA, PhD (1994) Univ. of

Guelph – Sessional, Business, Univ. of Guelph / Business (To teach LEAD*6800 Personal Skills Self-Assessment in S09, S10 & S11)

Ferreira, Francisco BSc, MSc, PhD (1996) London School of

Economics – Lead Economist, Development Research Group, the World Bank / Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics ( To serve on the PhD advisory committee of T. Rosada)

Funk, Tom BSc, MSc, PhD (1970) Purdue Univ. – Sessional,

MBA Executive Programs and retired faculty from Agricultural Economics, Univ. of Guelph / Business (To teach MTM*6300, AGBU*6120 and AGBU*6520 Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011 all courses each semester)

Gaitero Santos, Luis License in Veterinary Medicine Degree, Univ. of

Barcelona; Diplomate (2007) European College of Veterinary Neurology – Assistant Professor (Contractually Limited Appointment), Clinical


Studies, Univ. of Guelph / Clinical Studies (To serve on the DVSc advisory committee of J. Huska)

Grey, Ronald BA, Brooklyn College; MA, PhD (1976) Temple

Univ. – Sessional, Business, Univ. of Guelph / Business (To teach LEAD*6800 Personal Skills Self-Assessment in S09)

Hamel, Chantal BSc, PhD (2005) McGill Univ. – Research

Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Saskatchewan / Land Resource Science (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of A. Herath)

Klotz, Greg BSc, Ryerson Univ.; MSc, PhD (2009) Univ. of

Guelph / Software developer, Kitchener / Computing and Information Science (To serve on the MSc advisory committee of J. Francis)

Main, Barbara BA, Univ. of Waterloo; Master of Public Health

(2001) Curtin Univ. of Technology – Public Health Specialist, World Vision Canada / Family Relations and Applied Nutrition (To serve on the MSc advisory committee of A. O’Connor)

Majowicz, Shannon BSc, MSc, PhD (2005) Univ. of Guelph – Senior

Epidemiologist, Public Health Agency of Canada, Guelph / Population Medicine (To serve on the MSc committee of L. MacDonald and to teach POPM*6560 Public Health Practicum Summer 2009)

McGregor, Ian BA, BSc, MA, Carleton Univ.; PhD (1998) Univ. of

Waterloo – Associate Professor, York Univ. / Psychology (To serve on the MA advisory committee of C. Baxter)

McKaig, Thomas BA, Univ. of Ottawa; Certificate, Diplome, Institut

des Hautes Etudes Europeennes; Diplome d’Etudes Politques (1978) Univ. de Strasbourg III –Sessional, Business, Univ. of Guelph / Business (To teach MCS*6500-Global Business Today in W10, W11 & W12)

McNeill, Ted BA, York Univ.; PhD (2001) Univ. of Toronto –

Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, Univ. of Toronto / Family Relations and Applied


Nutrition (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of L. Wenger)

Milne, Anne BA, MA, PhD (1999) McMaster Univ. – Assistant

Professor (Contractually Limited Appointment), English and Theatre Studies, Univ. of Guelph / Geography (To serve on the MSc Examination of A. Bolla)

Mitchell, Kelly BSc, Univ. of Calgary; DVM, Univ. of

Saskatchewan; DVSc (2008) Univ. of Guelph – Assistant Professor, Clinical Studies (Contractually Limited Appointment), Univ. of Guelph / Clinical Studies (To teach CLIN*6550 & CLIN*6560)

Nebe-von-Caron, Gerhard MSc, Fachhochschule Giessen-Friedberg; PhD

(1998) Coventry Univ. – Senior Research Scientist, Swiss Precision Diagnostics Development Company Ltd / Food Science (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of O. Rodriguez Gonzalez)

Pennee, Donna BA, MA, Univ. of Guelph; PhD (1994) McGill

Univ. – Dean, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, UWO / English and Theatre Studies (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of D. Henderson)

Sheedy, Claudia BSc, Univ. Laval; MSc, PhD (2005) Univ. of

Guelph – Research Scientist, Agricultural and Environmental Immunochemistry, Agricultural and Agri-Food Canada / Environmental Biology (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of S. Makvandi-Nejad)

Williams, Regan BA, Franklin and Marshall Coll.; DVM (2001)

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April 7, 2009 Full Graduate Faculty Ker, Alan BA, Univ. of Waterloo; MSc, Univ. of Guelph; PhD

(1996) North Carolina State Univ. – Chair, Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Univ. of Guelph / Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics

Lim, Loong-Tak BSc, Acadia Univ.; PhD (2005) Univ. of Guelph –

Assistant Professor, Food Science, Univ. of Guelph / Food Science

Associated Graduate Faculty Droppo, Ian BSc, MSc, McMaster Univ.; PhD (2000) Univ. of

Exeter – Research Scientist, Environment Canada, Burlington / Environmental Biology (Co-advisor of S. Tirado)

Holbrook, John BSc, MSc, Queen’s Univ.; PhD (1965) Caltech,

California – Professor Emeritus, Math and Statistics, Univ. of Guelph / Math and Statistics (Co-advisor for N. Mudalige)

Special Graduate Faculty Adams, Cindy BSW, Univ. of Western Ontario & Univ. of

Calgary; MSW, Univ. of Calgary; PhD (1996) Univ. of Guelph – Associate Professor, Veterinary Medicine, Univ. of Guelph / Population Medicine (To serve on the MSc advisory committees of I. Moore and N. Kanji)

Baird, Donald BSc, PhD (1983) Univ. of Glasgow – Research

Professor, Univ. of New Brunswick and Research Scientist, Environment Canada / Integrative Biology (Serve of the MSc advisory committee of S. Taidi)

Brett, Jim BSc, MSc, Univ. of Guelph; MLS (1983) Univ. of

Western Ontario - Librarian/Manager, OVC Learning Commons / Population Medicine (To serve on the MSc advisory committee of L. MacDonald)


Day, Troy BSc, MSc, Univ. of British Columbia; PhD (1998) Queen’s Univ. – Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Mathematical Biology, Queen’s Univ. / Integrative Biology (To serve on the MSc advisory committee of C. Murall)

Ellis, Rebecca BA, MPhil, London School of Economics; PhD

(1996) London School of Economics and St. Andrew’s Univ. – Lecturer, Lancaster Environment Centre, Lancaster Univ. / Integrative Biology (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of K. Berg)

Frewen, Paul BA, MA, PhD (2008) Univ. of Western Ontario –

Assistant Professor, Univ. of Western Ontario / Psychology (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of L. English)

Koops, Marten BSc, MSc, Concordia Univ.; PhD (1999) Univ. of

Manitoba – Section Head, Freshwater Ecosystem Res., Res. Sci., Fish and Oceans Canada / Adjunct Professor, Univ. of Waterloo / Integrative Biology (To serve on the MSc advisory committee of E. Smyth)

Lin, Yih-Ren BSc, MSc, Tunghai Univ.; MSc, PhD (1999) Univ.

College London – Associate Professor, Ecology, Providence Univ. (Taiwan) / Integrative Biology (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of K. Berg)

Macdonald, Peter BSc, MSc, Univ. of Toronto; PhD (1971) Oxford

Univ. – Professor, Mathematics and Statistics, McMaster Univ. / Mathematics and Statistics (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of J. Gold)

Mackay, Donald BSc, PhD (1961) Royal College of Science and

Technology and Univ. of Glasgow – Director, Canadian Environmental Modelling Centre, Trent Univ. / Environmental Biology (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of J. Van Geest)

Shaw, Jane BS, Cornell Univ.; DVM, Michigan State Univ.;

PhD (2004) Univ. of Guelph – Associate Professor, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Colorado State Univ. / Population Medicine (To serve on the MSc committee of N. Kanji)

Smith, Trevor BA, MA, Univ. of Guelph; PhD (1996) Univ. of

Toronto – Assistant Professor, Sociology, Nipissing Univ. / Sociology (To serve on the MSc advisory committee of S. Lacarte)


Stephen, Craig DVM, PhD (1995) Univ. of Saskatchewan –

Director/ President, Centre for Coastal Health and Associate Professor, Univ. of Calgary / Population Medicine (To serve on the MSc advisory committee of V. Nguyen)

Stoica, Christina Diploma in Mathematics, Univ. of Bucharest;

Doctor in Sciences, Astronomical Institute of the Romanian Academy of Sci.; PhD (2000) Univ. of Victoria – Assistant Professor, Mathematics, Wilfrid Laurier Univ. / Mathematics and Statistics (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of S. Greenhalgh)

Swanson, Catherine BA, York Univ.; MA, PhD (2001) McMaster Univ.

– Assistant Professor, McMaster Univ. / Sociology (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of A. Duckett)

Vélez-Espino, Luis BSc, MSc, Univ. Autonoma de Baja California,

Mexico; PhD (2003) Trent Univ. – Visiting Scientist, GLFAS, Fisheries and Oceans, Burlington, ON / Integrative Biology (To serve on the MSc advisory committee of E. Smyth)

von Keyserlingk, Marina BSc, Univ. of British Columbia; MSc, Univ. of

Alberta; PhD (1995) Univ. of British Columbia – Associate Professor, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, Univ. of British Columbia / Population Medicine (To serve on the PhD advisory committee of N. Newby)


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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT To: Members of Senate From: Neil MacLusky, Chair, Board of Undergraduate Studies Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 11. Board of Undergraduate Studies Report a) Change to Admission Requirements: Bachelor of Commerce [Motion] The proposed change in admission requirement for the Bachelor of Commerce degree program is expected to broaden the appeal of the program, and bring the University of Guelph commerce program more in line with those offered elsewhere in the province. Background information is attached. Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That the revised admission requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce degree program specializations, be approved. b) Change to Admission Requirements: Bachelor of Applied Science, Early

Childhood Major [Motion] The Bachelor of Applied Science, Early Childhood/ Diploma in Early Childhood Education is offered at the Guelph Humber campus. It is proposed that the existing requirement for 4U Biology be changed to a recommendation. Background information is attached. Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That the revised admission requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science, Early Childhood Major, be approved. c) New Associate Diploma Program in Agri-Food Leadership [Motion] A new Associate Diploma Program in Agri-Food Leadership is proposed for offering at the Kemptville campus. Background information is attached. Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That the new Associate Diploma Program in Agri-Food Leadership be approved.

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Proposals for Changes to Admission Requirements a) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) Proposed here are changes to the admission requirements in the B.Comm. majors. See attached documentation for rationale, impact and recommended implementation. Table 1.

Major Current Requirements Proposed Revision

Agricultural Business, Management Economics in Industry and Finance, Marketing Management, Undeclared

ENG 4U MHF 4U 4 additional 4U or 4M credits

ENG 4U MHF 4U 1 additional 4U Math 3 additional 4U or 4M credits

Real Estate and Housing, Human Resources Management

ENG 4U 1 credit in a 4U Mathematics 4 additional 4U or 4M credits

Hotel and Food Administration, Public Management, Tourism Management

ENG 4U 1 credit in a 4U Mathematics 4 additional 4U or 4M credits

ENG 4U MHF 4U 4 additional 4U or 4M credits

Delete the following notes: Recommendations and Notes: 1. Hotel and Food Administration and Tourism Management: Applicants are considered on the basis of academic performance and review of a Background Information Sheet submitted to the Admissions Committee. Any 4U Mathematics credit is acceptable. The application deadline date for the Hotel and Food Administration and Tourism Management majors is March 1. Late applications may be considered if spaces are available. 2. Marketing Management: If available, students are encouraged to include Economics and/or Administrative or Organizational Studies and/or Accounting among their 4U or 4M credits. 3. Real Estate and Housing: Calculus is recommended.


b) Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Early Childhood (EC) major (offered at the University of Guelph-Humber)

Proposed here are changes to the admission requirements for the EC major in the Bachelor of Applied Science, University of Guelph-Humber. Please see attached documentation for rationale, impact and recommended implementation.

Current Requirements Proposed Revision

ENG 4U 1 4U Science or Exercise Science (PSE4U) four additional 4U or 4M credits 4U Math and 4U Biology are recommended

ENG 4U five additional 4U or 4M credits 4U Biology and 4U Exercise Science are strongly recommended


Board of Undergraduate Studies - University of Guelph Senate FORM A: PROGRAM INFORMATION 2010-2011 Undergraduate Calendar EFFECT DATE: New programs or approved changes/deletions take effect FALL 2010*. SUBMISSION DEADLINE DATES: NEW PROGRAMS – Fall 2008 to January 2009 to the Provost – April 1st, 2009 to Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum (at latest) CHANGES TO EXISTING REGULATIONS OF DEGREE PROGRAMS OR SPECIALIZATIONS – APRIL 10, 2009 DELETIONS OF EXISTING SPECIALIZATIONS OR DEGREE PROGRAMS – April 10, 2009 CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING DEGREE PROGRAMS – April 10, 2009

*Changes to admission requirements may require lead time of two calendar cycles for full implementation, depending on the nature of changes. Please contact the Associate Registrar, Admission Services, or the Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum to discuss proposed changes to admission requirements and required timelines. CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING DEGREE PROGRAMS

Please use the new Ontario curriculum. For more information, contact the Associate Registrar, Admissions Services.

1. Rationale: Why is the change being proposed? Please indicate the reason for the change. 2. Impact on applicants: What effect will the change have on the applicants to the program? Is the number of

applicants likely to be affected? 3. Advice to applicants: What recommendations, if any, will be given to students beyond the basic admission

requirements? Is this information to be placed in the calendar? 4. Implementation: When should this change be implemented? 5. Calendar copy: Please attach both the current and proposed calendar copy.

CHANGES TO THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF COMMERCE PROGRAM 1. Rationale: Changes to the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce program reflect a comprehensive

strategy that aims to broaden the appeal of the program. By offering attractive majors (e.g. Undeclared entry and Accounting) and matching the mathematics admission requirements of competing institutions CME intends to raise the reputation of the Bachelor of Commerce Program and attract students with a higher level of academic achievement than at present.

2. Impact on applicants: This change, together with others, is expected to broaden the applicant pool and raise its overall academic

quality. In the context of the overall strategy we expect the number of applicants will continue to rise as it has been in the past several years.

3. Advice to applicants: No additional advice. 4. Implementation: This change should be added to the 2010-2011 Undergraduate Calendar. Admission Services has

been alerted to the changes so that word can be passed on to high school guidance counsellors and their students who will be selecting their grade 12 courses this coming spring (2009).


5. Calendar Copy:

Current

Bachelor of Commerce--B.Comm.

Agricultural Business, Management Economics in Industry and Finance, Marketing Management, Undeclared

ENG 4U; MHF 4U; 4 additional 4U or 4M credits.

Hotel and Food Administration, Real Estate and Housing, Human Resources Management, Public Management, Tourism Management

ENG 4U; 1 credit in a 4U Mathematics; 4 additional 4U or 4M credits.

Recommendations and Notes:

1. Hotel and Food Administration and Tourism Management: Applicants are considered on the basis of academic performance and review of a Background Information Sheet submitted to the Admissions Committee. Any 4U Mathematics credit is acceptable. The application deadline date for the Hotel and Food Administration and Tourism Management majors is March 1. Late applications may be considered if spaces are available.

2. Marketing Management: If available, students are encouraged to include Economics and/or Administrative or Organizational Studies and/or Accounting among their 4U or 4M credits.

3. Real Estate and Housing: Calculus is recommended.

Proposed

B.Comm. Admission Requirements Final Wording approved for the 2010-2011 Undergraduate Calendar

Bachelor of Commerce--B.Comm.

Agricultural Business, Management Economics in Industry and Finance, Marketing Management, Real Estate and Housing, Human Resources Management, Undeclared

ENG 4U; MHF 4U; 1 additional 4U math; 3 additional 4U or 4M credits.

Hotel and Food Administration, Public Management, Tourism Management

ENG 4U; MHF 4U; 4 additional 4U or 4M credits.


FORM A

2010-2011 (due April 01, 2009) PROGRAM INFORMATION (includes changes to program or specialization regulations; admission requirements)

NEW PROGRAMS (DEGREE, MAJOR, MINOR, AREA OF CONCENTRATION OR AREA OF EMPHASIS):

1) Rationale: What is the rationale for developing this new program? Why is there a need for it? What sort of enrolment is anticipated? What will the impact be on existing programs, i.e. will students move to this program from existing programs or is this program expected to attract new students?

2) Program Objectives: What are the objectives of this program and how does it serve the undergraduate curriculum? 3) University Learning Objectives: How will this program enable students to achieve the University's learning objectives, and

which of the learning objectives are particularly addressed (see Learning Objectives: http://www.uoguelph.ca/undergrad_calendar/c02/c02-learningobjectives.shtml )

4) Administration: What department/academic unit will be responsible for the administration of this program and for counselling students? What consultation has taken place with other departments/programs/institutions participating in the program? Please provide evidence of this consultation.

5) Admission Requirements (new degrees only): What are the admission requirements for this degree program? 6) Resources: What are the resource implications of this program? How will the program be funded? 7) Library resources: Does the library have adequate resources to provide for this program (consult T. Sauer, ext. 53150)? A

copy of the library's assessment must be attached. Courses will NOT proceed to Senate without an up to date library assessment.

8) Calendar copy: Please attach the proposed calendar copy for this program, including the Schedule of Studies and any new courses.

CHANGES TO PROGRAM OR SPECIALIZATION REGULATIONS 1. Rationale: Why is this change necessary? Please indicate the reason for the changes.

2. Impact on students already enrolled: What impact will this change have on students already enrolled in the

program? What steps will be necessary to phase in the change smoothly? 3. Implementation: When should this change be implemented? 4. Calendar copy: Please attach both the current and proposed calendar copy. CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING PROGRAMS Please use the new Ontario curriculum. For more information, contact Admissions Services at ext.58714.

1. Rationale: Why is the change being proposed? Please indicate the reason for the change. Bachelor of Applied Science, Major Early Childhood – Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Proposal for Amending Entrance Requirements:

English 4U 4U Science or 4U Exercise Science 5 additional 4U credits 4U Biology and 4U Exercise Science is strongly recommended

Currently, the 4U Science admission requirement has created a number of issues for past, present and

future prospective students. In addition, it has impacted on the growth of program enrolment as well as a high failure/attrition rate in the first year. Issues in this regard are outlined below:

(a) With respect to current and past students, there is a strong consensus that the

4U science credit did little to prepare them for courses in the program.


(b) Many students who have not taken grade eleven biology only had the option of taking Earth and Space Science (a 4U science credit), the ‘default’ course to getting the 4U science credit and satisfy the conditions of acceptance into the program. The Earth and Space Science, although a 4U science credit, is in no way connected to the rationale for the 12U science pre-requisite – Anatomy. However as a default it does satisfy conditions of Offers of Admission.

(c) The majority of prospective students are unprepared to meet the 4U by the 4U Science admission requirement, choosing not to take science credits beyond the grade ten level. Their perception is that science is not needed for a career in working with young children.

(d) Issues of slowed growth in the program are a significant concern and the 12U science credit is a contributing factor. There was an increase of only 4% in applications through OUAC for September 2009, down from previous years. The seven other programs at the University of Guelph-Humber have experienced a 15 – 20 % increase in applications over the previous year. With the exception of the Kinesiology program, Early Childhood is the only program with specific 12U credits other than English.

(e) The aspect of a failure and attrition rate in the first year of the program is also of concern. Every year, a significant number of students struggle with basic concepts and some spiral out of the program. This could be isolated to academically weak students seen in most first year programs however the number is higher in the Early Childhood program. A suspected reason may be admitting students who are academically weak but who have the 12U science credit. They may have met the pre-requisite but their overall preparedness academically is not strong.

(f) Finally, applicants with secondary school and college GPAs in the 80s are denied entrance to the program, as they do not have the science credit and offer admissions to students with GPAs in the 60s as they do have the credit.

2. Impact on applicants: What effect will the change have on the applicants to the program? Is the number of applicants likely to be affected?

It is anticipated that the change will increase the number and quality of applicants to the program by removing potential barriers for the admission of academically strong students.

3. Advice to students: What recommendations, if any, will be given to students beyond the basic admission requirements? Is this information to be placed in the calendar? It is strongly recommended that students take 12U Biology and 12U Exercise Science, prior to entry in the program. This information will be placed in the calendar.

4. Implementation: When should this change be implemented? 2010/2011

5. Calendar copy: Please attach both the current and proposed calendar copy. Calendar copy attached.


Proposal for New Associate Diploma Program - Kemptville Campus c) Associate Diploma in Agri-Food Leadership (DAFL) The focus of the proposed Associate Diploma in Agri-Food Leadership (DAFL) is the food supply chain, including the supply industries to farming and downstream industries such as transportation, processing, wholesaling, marketing, retail and integrated industries and leadership within those industries. Development of the diploma is a direct result of consultation with members of the food processing industry and the Agricultural Advisory Board (Kemptville Campus). The diploma is aimed at both urban and rural applicants, including high school graduates, those interested in retraining for a second career, and post-graduate students. Relying heavily on expertise in the associate diploma in Food, Nutrition and Risk Management (DFN), the diploma draws courses from both DFN and the Associate Diploma in Agriculture (DAGR) and requires 12 new courses (listed below) specific to DAFL. The courses were approved by the Board of Undergraduate Studies, contingent on the approval of the Diploma. Proposed intake is 25-30 students (with break even at 17 - 20 students) and the diploma has the support of the Dean, OAC; Regional Director, Kemptville Campus; and the Provincial Diploma Curriculum Committee. Course Additions: DAFL*1450 Science of Livestock Systems DAFL*1650 Science of Cropping Systems DAFL*1730 Leading Teams DAFL*1850 Food Safety and Quality Assurance DAFL*2730 Leading Within an Organization DAFL*2850 Chemistry for the Workplace DAFL*3510 Supply Chain Management & Systems Theory DAFL*3520 Processing Facility Management DAFL*3730 Leading Change DAFL*4510 Nutrition of Living Organisms DAFL*4530 Wholesaling, Retailing, Energy DAFL*4730 Leading Innovation


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Board of Undergraduate Studies - University of Guelph Senate FORM A: PROGRAM INFORMATION – ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMS 2010-2011 Diploma Calendar EFFECT DATE: New programs or approved changes/deletions take effect FALL 2010*. SUBMISSION DEADLINE DATES: NEW PROGRAMS – Fall 2008 to January 2009 meeting with AVPA for recommendation – April 10, 2009 to Calendar Review Committee (at latest) *Changes to admission requirements may require lead time of two calendar cycles for full implementation, depending on the nature of changes. Please contact the Associate Registrar, Admission Services, or the Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum to discuss proposed changes to admission requirements and required timelines. PROPOSALS FOR NEW DIPLOMA PROGRAMS/SPECIALIZATIONS: Note: All new diploma programs must receive a recommendation to move through the governance process from the AVPA.. The AVPA ensures new programs are consistent with the strategic plans and directions for growth of the university. Information on the approval process is available on the website of the Associate Vice-President (Academic) (http://www.vpacademic.uoguelph.ca/avpa/ec/).New program submissions will not be forwarded to BUGS or Senate for approval until the AVPA has reviewed and approved the proposal. Required documentation includes the requested information below (#s 1 through 8) and the completed checklist found on the ECC website. New program submissions will not be forwarded to BUGS or Senate for approval until ECC has reviewed and approved the proposal. A proposal for a new diploma program or specialization must include a cover memo of support from:

• the Dean – Approved • Director of the Regional Campus - Approved • Chair of the Program Diploma Program Committee (PDCC) - Request of PDCC January 6, 2009

…along with the following information:

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Enrolment Coordinating Committee 1. Program / Specialization Name: Diploma

Name Associate Diploma in Agri-Food Leadership

Specialization A parallel program to the Agricultural Diploma

Focused on developing leadership skills for the agri-food industries

Location Kemptville Campus

2. Program Objectives:

“….education for the food industry manager focusing on supervision, entrepreneurism and leadership within a competitive market-place…”

This new program will focus on the food supply chain including the supply industries to

farming, and then all the downstream industries including transportation, processing,

wholesaling, marketing, retail and the integrated industries involved within this supply chain.

The program at a diploma level is targeted at entry level supervisory, program leads and fore-

people. Specific tasks persons in the target positions are performing include:

Manage people Monitor inventory of supplies o Build teams Order supplies o Manage budgets Control production o Manage risk Source product o Manage conflict Take orders for product o Manage change Inspect product o Values & ethics Inspect supplies o Coaching & mentoring Train people on task o Manage time Manage projects o Manage projects Monitor quality o Manage performance Schedule staff

Organize time schedules Manage workplace safety Monitor HACCP protocol Plan capital spending Identify hazards Procure capital Start/stop production lines Coordinate logistics Report productivity Control costs

The Agri-Food Leadership program has a clear focus on leadership as it plays out in the agri-

food sector organizations, and will give students (and their future employers) confidence that

they have broadly applicable learning in leadership and management. This is accomplished by

reviewing current issues and cases studies that would be particularly relevant to a career in

agri-food. The food supply chain industries are looking for “leaders” as opposed to

“managers”; people who exhibit direct personal leadership (in fact “servant leadership”) in all

situations regardless of their position in the organizational hierarchy. In other words, the

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former environment where you had “managers” and “workers” is gone. Everyone should

consider themselves to be a leader, whether formally or informally, in any situation where

they interact with colleagues and collaborators. They should model leadership values and

make it a priority to support the success of others and the organization at large. In the

manufacturing environment, this means that even hourly plant workers exercise “leadership

at the edge” regardless of whether they have any supervisory responsibilities – i.e. they take

initiative and accept accountability, they seek to solve problems not just complain about them,

they look for win-win solutions, they encourage others.

3. Rationale:

The existing Agriculture Diploma at Kemptville Campus ‘teaches farmers how to farm’. This is

very true if one looks at the program and the make-up of our students. Recruiting is at the

farm level. Typically we have about 96% of the students who come from a farm background.

This market segment is not growing and if anything is shrinking. KC has a significant portion

of the market segment and thus the existing program is valued and will continue to be

delivered. A new program is needed if growth in student numbers is desired.

Generally, about half of our graduates move home to partner with their families in the farming

business. The other half of our graduates move into the agri-food supply chain and tend do

very well, because our students know where food comes from and have a very good

understanding of the agriculture industry. We wish to capitalize on this. We desire to expand

the market segment to students who do not have farming backgrounds and who may come

from rural and urban centers.

The food supply chain industries employ about 14% of Ontario’s work force, including farming

at less than 1%. Developing a new program that complements our current program and

resources at Kemptville Campus provides a real opportunity to meet a defined need in the

industries and grow our student numbers at Kemptville Campus. About a third of the new

program is common with the existing program, and perhaps an additional third is available

material that needs repackaging into new courses. Extensive consultation has been underway

with an industry Advisory Board made up of food supply-chain representatives. Extensive

feedback from the Advisory Board, along with industry labour needs assessments have

established that there is a need for this program (reference: A Blueprint for Solving the Critical

Skills Shortage in Ontario’s Agri-Food Industry, AOFP consulting paper).

4. Impact:

The Agri-Food Leadership Diploma would be a standalone diploma program at Kemptville

Campus sharing many courses with the Agriculture and the Foods Diplomas. The target for

this diploma would be a yearly intake of 30 students (break-even at 17-20 students). This is a

new market segment involving students who would not normally enroll in our existing

programs. This focus is not available at any Guelph campus. Ridgetown Campus is looking to


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start an industry program focusing on technology and food analysis, which is complementary

to our program, not competitively positioned. Alfred Campus is likewise investigating a new

diploma.

5. University Learning Objectives:

The University of Guelph’s learning objectives are as follows:

• Literacy

• Numeracy

• Sense of Historical Development

• Global Understanding

• Moral Maturity

• Aesthetic Maturity

• Understanding of Forms of Inquiry

• Depth and Breadth of Understanding

• Independence of Thought

• Love of Learning

The learning objectives that students will gain from the Agri-Food Leadership Diploma are

such. Literacy will be acquired through courses such as leadership courses where written and

oral communication skills are practiced. Numeracy will be acquired through math and

business courses, which are core within the program. Business for the Agri-Food Leadership

Diploma will provide students with knowledge of value chains. Depth of Understanding is

achieved with crossover of knowledge at the practical level in core courses such as, Leading

Teams, Leading within an Organization, Leading Change, Leading Innovation, and Supply

Chain Management & Systems Theory; while at the same time will meet the learning objective

of global understanding. Students will meet the learning objective of moral maturity through

seminars and team work assignments, which will help students to gain practical knowledge

and skill sets. Understanding forms of inquiry is acquired through industry related problem

based learning exercises, which will challenge students to solve issues within human

resources, supply, and marketing. Depth and breadth of understanding is demonstrated in the

Business Project course where real life case studies are prepared by students in this learner-

centered course. Business courses will challenge students and enhance their independent

thinking. Many students will gain the love of learning for this program, as it not only offers

them knowledge within the classroom but firsthand experience in the workplace.

6. Admission Requirements:

Students require a OSSD or Equivalent and must achieve College (C), University (U) or

University/College (M) courses in English (grade 12), mathematics (grade 11) and biology or

chemistry (grade 11 or 12).


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7. Administration:

The Agri-Food Leadership Diploma will reside at Kemptville Campus within the Agriculture

Coordinator-ship. The agri-food program will have strong ties to the agricultural field as many

of the courses revolve around a holistic approach to the agri-food supply chain from field to

fork. Courses in this diploma will focus on supervisory skills within the food supply chain

industries.

An Agricultural Advisory Board was formed in order to create this new program which focused

on the food supply chain sector in Canada. Members of this board are highly knowledgeable

and educated within the agri-food industry. Furthermore, staff members at Kemptville Campus

hold positions on the board. Forming a board with extensive experience has allowed us to

create a program which will teach students specialized skills that will be of value to companies

within the industries.

Members of the Board include: Dr. Douglas Hedley (Executive Director, Cdn Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine) Chair Wendall Joyce (Executive Director of the Canadian Farm Business Management Council) John Anderson (Retired OMAFRA, Business Advisor) Rory McAlpine (VP Maple Leaf Foods) Dustin Bursey (Kraft Canada Inc.) Bernie Daly (Growmark) Mary Birley (Cargill Canada) (unable to attend but will comment via email) Henry Oosterhof (Dairy Farmers of Ontario) Craig Anderson (Burnbrae Farms) - retired Dr. Mary Brodhead (Executive Director, The Learning Division, CFIA) David Hendrick (Hendrick Seed) Members of KC staff include: Michael Goss Ph.D Campus Director Pat Remillard M.B.A Executive Director Paul Sharpe Ph.D, Associate Director Academic Jim Fisher M.Sc (Agr.Ec.) Agriculture Coordinator Theo Hunter Coordinator of Food, Nutrition and Risk Management Diploma Patti Goodman Program Manager Heather Buck Registrar

A considerable amount of consultation has taken place with outside stakeholders. Contact has

been made with persons from Ridgetown Campus, with extensive discussions about their

proposal for a new diploma.

Kemptville’s future program has also been discussed with members of the P.D.C.C (Provincial

Diploma Curriculum Committee). Members of this board also included personnel from Alfred

Campus, who are also working on a new diploma option in entrepreneurial management.

Care has been taken all around to create non-competing options.

OAFP (Ontario Alliance of Food Processors) have been developing a proposal for a Center of

Excellence in Food Processing with Conestoga College. Conversations with the chair of the


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OAFP and with the chair of the Steering Committee of the industry ‘Blueprint’ have furnished

us with much of their findings on training, demand, state of the industry, and industry needs.

8. Resources Summary:

The implementation of the Agri-Food Leadership Diploma will have a positive impact on

campus resources. To be able to accommodate an increase in the number of students, room

allocations will be based on class size as well as technological resources needed. Kemptville

Campus contains a large number of classrooms and the addition of a new program will not

decrease the learning atmosphere for new and existing students. A detailed classroom schedule

will need to be created in order to ensure that appropriate resources are available for each

course, (i.e. Computer, projectors, ect.). Hiring new instructors will also be top priority as it

will be difficult for many of the existing faculty to add more courses to their schedule. At least

one new full-time faculty or CARG instructor is required.

Existing teaching staff will need to innovate to do more with less. Some rationalization of

courses will need to take place for existing and new courses across disciplines. The use of

teaching assistants and learning technologies may be employed to create efficiencies.

In order for students to have a thorough understanding of the Canadian food supply chain they

must have a holistic concept of food production and consumption. The program will offer 8.5

core credits and use existing electives from the Agricultural and Foods Diploma programs. It is

estimated that the program will cost $95,000 per year (senior and junior years), and will

breakeven with an intake of 19 new students per year. The target for the first year is 25-30

students. (Details in Appendix I).


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9. Calendar Copy:

The new Associate Diploma in Agr-Food Leadership at Kemptville Campus of the University of Guelph is aimed at students from urban and rural backgrounds looking for an exciting career within the food supply chain. The food supply chain is extensive in Canada, involving more than one person in seven. The Diploma builds on a core of leadership courses and then develops a wide understanding of the greater supply chain. The food supply chain includes the agricultural supply industries, processing, transportation, trade, food safety and inspection, wholesaling, distribution and retail. A firm understanding of food production is captured within the program while leadership skills are developed. A graduate with strong leadership qualities and who can display technical competence can expect a vast array of exiting career opportunities.

Required Courses Associate Diploma in Agri-Food Leadership

Semester 1 - Fall

DAFL*1450 [0.50] Science of Livestock Systems

DAFL*1730 [0.50] Leading Teams

DAFL*1650 [0.50] Science of Cropping Systems

DAFL*1850 [0.50] Food Safety and Quality

DAGR*1600 [0.50] Applied Mathematics

DAGR*1620 [0.25] Computer Applications - Part I

DAGR*1720 [0.25] Communication Skills - Part I

Semester 2 - Winter

DAFL*2730 [0.50] Leading within an Organization

DAFL*2850 [0.50] Chemistry for the Workplace

DFN*1190 [0.50] Introduction to Food Processing

DAGR*2620 [0.25] Computer Applications - Part II

DAGR*2720 [0.25] Communication Skills - Part II

1.00 elective credits

Semester 3 – Fall

DAFL*3730 [0.50] Leading Change

DAFL*3510 [0.50] Supply Chain Management DAGR*3100 [0.50] Business Management

DAFL 3520 [0.50] Processing Facility Management

1.00 elective credits

Semester 4 - Winter

DAFL*4730 [0.50] Leading Innovation

DAGR*4610 [0.50] Business Project

DAFL*4510 [0.50] Nutrition of Living Organisms

An additional 1.50 elective credits.


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Electives - Associate Diploma in Agri-Food Leadership

Agri-Food Leadership students must take at least 3.50 elective credits. Some electives are offered subject to a minimum enrolment. Some DAGR* electives are common to several diploma programs.

A student may be awarded credit for self study courses Experiential Learning in Agriculture and Special Project. It is preferable that a self study course be started the summer before the third academic semester. See course descriptions for DAGR*3510 and DAGR*3900.

OFFERED AT KEMPTVILLE

Semester 2 1.0 elective credits, including:

A minimum of 0.50 elective credits from DAGR 2100 Elective Agriculture Marketing Policy

DFN 2250 Elective Food Microbiology

DAGR 3120 Elective Business Marketing

And a minimum of 0.50 elective credits from DAGR 3020 Elective Livestock Evaluation

DAGR 4000 Elective Pork and Poultry Production

DAGR 4350 Elective Farm Structures and Environment

DAGR 2200 Elective Crop Management I

DAGR 3300 Elective Land & Water Stewardship


A minimum of 0.50 elective credits from DAGR 3010 Dairy Production

DAGR 3000 Beef Production

DAGR 3030 Sheep Production

DAGR 3050 Livestock Production Techniques

DAGR 3200 Crop Management II

And a minimum of 0.50 elective credits from DAGR 3130 Sales and Sales Management

DAGR 3510 DAGR 3900

Experiential Learning in Agriculture Special Project


A minimum of 0.50 elective credits from DAGR 2100 Elective Agriculture Marketing Policy

DFN 2250 Elective Food Microbiology

DAGR 3120 Elective Business Marketing

DAFL 4530 Elective Wholesaling, Retailing, and Energy

A minimum of 0.50 elective credits from

DAGR 3020 Elective Livestock Evaluation

DAGR 4000 Elective Pork and Poultry Production

DAGR 2200 Elective Crop Management I

DAGR 4350 Elective Farm Structures and Environment

DAGR 3300 Elective Land & Water Stewardship


UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT To: Members of Senate From: Neil MacLusky, Chair, Board of Undergraduate Studies Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 11. Board of Undergraduate Studies Report d) Changes to the 2010-2011 Academic Calendars Building on the directions from the 2009-10 Integrated Plan that were presented to Senate on April 7, 2009, and had been endorsed by the Boards of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies at their joint meeting on March 24, 2009, several new specializations have been approved and one specialization has been deleted by the Board. A number of course additions and deletions have also been approved in association with the new majors. As well, a number of articulation agreements within the Bachelor of Commerce program have been approved for renewal. The report is attached for information.

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The following changes, additions, and deletions are reported for information

Proposals for New Specializations – Undergraduate

The Board approved the addition of the following specializations, each with a regular and co-op stream. Bachelor of Commerce Accounting (ACCT) The Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting is proposed in response to the growing demand for professional accounting education. Increasingly, B.Comm. graduates are seeking professional accounting designations, yet under the current structure they are required to obtain as many as 5.0 credits (10 courses) either on letter of permission while at Guelph or by attending other institutions after graduation. The proposed major will allow students to complete all necessary course work for each of the three professional accounting designations currently recognized in Canada (Chartered Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and Certified General Accountant). Six (6) new courses are required to mount the new major and will be phased in beginning in Fall 2010. Course Additions BUS*2240 Applied Financial Accounting BUS*3280 Auditing I BUS*4240 Advanced Financial Accounting BUS*4270 Auditing II BUS*4290 Auditing III BUS*4350 Taxation II Bachelor of Computing (B.Comp.) Software Engineering, Regular and Co-op (SENG and SENG:C) Computer Science, Regular and Co-op (CS and CS:C) The Department of Computer and Information Science (CIS) currently offers a B.Comp. degree program, Honours, Regular and Co-op, and a General stream. CIS proposes to restructure the existing B.Comp. degree to incorporate a new major, Software Engineering, Regular and Co-op. With this proposal, the current B.Comp. degree program would form a discrete major, Computer Science, Regular and Co-op, and the General stream would continue as an option for students. Six (6) CIS courses are proposed for deletion; while eight (8) new CIS courses are proposed, five (5) of which form the core design courses. Two of the deleted courses are replaced with one new course. Course Additions CIS*1250 Software Design 1 CIS*2250 Software Design II CIS*3250 Software Design III CIS*3260 Software Design IV CIS*4250 Software Design V CIS*2050 Computers and Society CIS*2170 User Interface Design CIS*3150 Theory of Computation (replacement course for: CIS*3620 and CIS*4620)


Course Deletions The following courses are being deleted due to low enrollments: CIS*2100 Scientific Computing and Applications Development CIS*3620 Programming Language Foundations (CIS*3150 replacement course) CIS*4400 Distributed Information Systems CIS*4620 Computability and Complexity (CIS*3150 replacement course) CIS*4730 Pattern Recognition CIS*4770 Topics in Artificial Intelligence Bachelor of Engineering Biomedical Engineering, Regular and Co-op (BME and BME:C) The proposed Biomedical Engineering, Regular and Co-op, is intended to capitalize on existing faculty expertise and courses currently offered via the Biological Engineering major; the demand for biomedical engineering graduates; and the acceptance of biomedical engineering as a recognized discipline by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) and Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO). Four (4) new courses are proposed in order to mount the major. Course Additions ENGG*4040 Medical Imaging Modalities ENGG*4060 Biomedical Signals Processing ENGG*4180 Biomedical Engineering Design IV ENGG*4680 Multidisciplinary Engineering Design Bachelor of Engineering Computer Engineering, Regular and Co-op (CENG and CENG:C) The proposed program in Computer Engineering, Regular and Co-op, is intended to provide an accredited undergraduate program in computer engineering as a complement to the existing program in Engineering Systems and Computing and to begin to build a cluster of IT based engineering programs at the University of Guelph. It provides a program for students interested in the design and testing of computer components, solving technical problems involving computer hardware and software, and developing new products from the initial concept through to market. Eight (8) new courses are proposed in order to mount the major. Course Additions ENGG*3190 Logic Synthesis ENGG*3210 Communication Systems ENGG*3570 MEMS and Microfabrication ENGG*3700 Optimization for Engineers ENGG*4170 Computer Engineering Design IV ENGG*4540 Advanced Computer Architecture ENGG*4650 Integrated Sensors and Photonic Devices ENGG*4720 Physical Design Automation


Bachelor of Science Toxicology, Regular and Co-op (TOX and TOX:C) The proposed Toxicology Major, Regular and Co-op, is intended to replace two existing specializations, Biomedical Toxicology and Environmental Toxicology (proposals for deletion included in this package), in an effort to streamline offerings in the toxicology subject area within the Bachelor of Science. Departments offering core and restricted elective courses have been consulted. Copies of consultation are on file. Bachelor of Science Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Regular and Co-op (BPCH and BPCH:C) The proposed Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Major, Regular and Co-op, is intended to replace two existing specializations, Biological Chemistry (proposal for deletion included in this package) and the deleted B.Sc. (Tech.) Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Co-op (APPC:C), in an effort to address SCIR recommendations, internal departmental feedback and feedback from students in both existing majors, along with addressing the low enrolment of the former APPC:C major. No new courses are proposed, though there is a restructuring of the course offerings from Seneca College and as such these courses appeared as additions and deletions in the report to the Board for calendar review and Colleague/Datatel purposes. Consultation was completed with contributing departments and concerns were adequately addressed; copies of consultation are on file.

Proposals for Deletion of Specializations – Undergraduate The Board approved the deletion of the specializations listed in Table 2.

Degree Program Specialization College/Academic Unit Responsible

W09 Enrolments

B.Sc. (Env.) Environmental Monitoring and Analysis, Regular and Co-op (EMA and EMA:C)

CPES/OAC/FES 6 majors in total:3 Co-op; 3 Regular

B.Sc. Biological Chemistry (BCHM) NB: proposal for merger with APPC to form BPCH and BPCH:C

CPES/Chemistry 55 majors

B.Sc. Biomedical Toxicology (BTOX and BTOX:C) NB: merging with ETOX to form TOX and TOX:C

Interdisciplinary; administered by OVC/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences

117 in total: 50 Co-op; 67 Regular

B.Sc. Environmental Toxicology (ETOX and ETOX:C) NB: merging with BTOX to form TOX and TOX:C

Interdisciplinary; administered by OAC/Dept. of Environmental Biology

21 in total: 8 Co-op; 13 Regular

The Board of Undergraduate Studies also approved the following course re-weights, additions, and deletions for inclusion in the 2010-2011 Undergraduate Calendar, 2010-2011 Diploma Program Calendar, and 2010-2011 Guelph-Humber Calendar, in some cases with minor editorial amendments. Full submissions are available electronically for members to review by contacting Patricia Tersigni, Coordinator, Undergraduate Curriculum. Unless otherwise noted, all courses are [0.50] credit and library assessments have been completed for all course additions.


University of Guelph – Undergraduate Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Course Addition NUTR*3070 Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Course Additions CHIN*2010 Chinese Language and Culture UNIV*3210 Contemporary China UNIV*3220 University Studies in Shanghai I UNIV*3230 University Studies in Shanghai II Course Deletions CLAS*3200 - Sport in Antiquity ISS*4000 Research Project in Environmental Studies WMST*3510 Directed Readings in Women's Studies WMST*3520 Independent Workplace Learning in Women's Studies WMST*4510 Advanced Topics in Women's Studies WMST*4520 Advanced Topics in Women’s Studies Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (B.B.R.M.) Course Additions ENVM *1130 Introduction to Renewable Energy EQN*1050 – Equine Facility Management and Design EQN*2500 – Equine Field Course Course Deletion EQN*1040 - Equine Facility Management and Design (replacement course is EQN*1050) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) Course Re-weight BUS*4100 Applied Research in Human Resources Management – from 0.50 to 1.00 Course Additions BUS*2010 Foundations of Leadership BUS*4010 Leadership Capstone BUS*3020 Corporate Social Responsibility Course Deletions BUS*4000 Organizational Behaviour II (replacement course: BUS*2090) UNIV*2000 Foundations of Leadership (replacement course: BUS*2010) UNIV*4000 Leadership Capstone (replacement course: BUS*4010)


Articulation Agreements A number of articulation agreements were approved or renewed between the Bachelor of Commerce program and: Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology Canadore College of Appled Arts and Technology Centennial College Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Course Deletions BIOL*2150 - Natural History of Ontario CHEM*2300 - Chemical Reactivity ENVB*3300 Applied Ecology and Environment ENVB*4800 Topics in Applied Biology NUTR*4200 Nutrition and Immune Function PHYS*2040 Fundamental Electronics and Sensors PSYC*3040 Current Issues in Neuropsychology PSYC*3220 Ergonomics PSYC*3260 Laboratory in Animal Learning ZOO*4470 Comparative Endocrinology Bachelor of Science in Agriculture [B.Sc. (Agr)] Course Deletion EDRD*2010 Introduction to Landscape Management

Associate Diploma Programs

Agriculture Course Deletions DAGR*2270 Mushroom Production DAGR*4500 Developing Country In-Service Training Veterinary Technology Course Deletion DVT*2030 Communications (replacement course: DVT*2060) Course Addition DVT*2060 Communications & Vet Software

University of Guelph-Humber Course Additions AHSS*2280 Popular Music BADM*3200 Business and Government KIN*1350 [0.00] Athletic Bandaging and Taping Techniques PSYC*2170 Applied Study in Psychology


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To: Members of Senate From: Moira Ferguson, Chair, Senate Committee on Student Petitions Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 12. Student Petitions Committee Report a) Annual Report from the Senate Student Petitions Committee The Annual Report from the Senate Student Petitions Committee for 2007-08 is presented for information. Professor Moira Ferguson, Chair of the Committee, will provide some brief comments on the report.

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SENATE COMMITTEE ON STUDENT PETITIONS ANNUAL REPORT 2007/2008

To the members of the Senate, University of Guelph: Please find attached the final statistics for the Senate Committee on Student Petitions for the 2007-2008 Academic Year. This information is presented according to 1) the Program of the student who filed the Petition, and 2) the Grounds upon which the Petitions was based. The Petitions Committee statistics for 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 have also been included to provide a historical comparison. Significant Trends: The overall number of cases that come before the Petitions Committee

continues to fall. Reasons for this trend include a better vetting process to ensure that cases demonstrate prima facie grounds before an appeal can be filed, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms that may address the student’s issue without having to proceed to Petitions. The total number of cases per year for the last four years is as follows:

Academic

Year Total

Petitions Received

Total Number Granted

Total Number Denied

Total Number

Withdrawn 2007/2008 19 2 14 3 2006/2007 31 12 13 6 2005/2006 38 15 17 6 2004/2005 23 6 8 9 In order of magnitude, the B.Sc, B.Eng, B.Comm and B.A. programs continue

to be the source of the most Petitions. Academic Consideration continues to be the most prevalent Ground for appeals

to the Petitions Committee. Appeals of findings of Academic Misconduct have declined over the last three years.

Sincerely, Dr. Moira Ferguson Chair, Senate Committee on Student Petitions

“Withdrawn” refers to appeals that were filed with the Judicial Office, but were withdrawn before the Hearing because the College reversed the earlier decision, or an alternative measure was agreed to that meant that a Hearing would no longer be needed.


Disposition by Program

2007/2008(19 Cases) Degree

Program Petitions Received

Petitions Granted

Petitions Denied

Petitions Withdrawn

BA 1 0 1 0 BSc 6 1 4 1 BEng 6 1 5 0 B.Comm 5 0 4 1 BSc. Ag 0 0 0 0 OVC 0 0 0 0 Open Learning 0 0 0 0 Grad 1 0 0 1 Total 19 2 14 3

2006/07 (31 cases)

Degree Program Petitions Received

Petitions Granted

Petitions Denied

Petitions Withdrawn

BA 4 2 2 0 BSc 8 1 6 1 BEng 8 6 1 1 B.Comm 5 2 1 2 BSc 1 1 0 0 OVC 1 0 1 0 Open Learning 1 0 0 1 Grad 3 0 2 1 Total 31 12 13 6

2005/06 (38 cases)

Degree Program Petitions Received

Petitions Granted

Petitions Denied

Petitions Withdrawn

BA 5 1 2 2 BSc 10 4 3 3 BEng 7 1 6 0 B.Comm 7 2 4 1 BSc Ag 0 0 0 0 OVC 1 1 0 0 Open Learning 2 1 1 0 Grad 6 5 1 0 Total 38 15 17 6


Disposition by Grounds

2007/2008 (19 Cases) Grounds Petitions

Received Petitions Granted

Petitions Denied

Petitions Withdrawn

Academic Consideration

11 2 8 1

Academic Misconduct

3 0 3 0

Methods and Criteria

4 0 3 1

Misapplication of Regulation

0 0 0 0

Readmission to Program

1 0 0 1

Total 19 2 14 3 2006/07 (31 cases)

Grounds Petitions Received

Petitions Granted

Petitions Denied

Petitions Withdrawn


12 4 6 2

Academic Misconduct

8 3 4 1


8 5 1 2


1 0 0 1


2 0 2 0

Total 31 12 13 6

2005/06 (38 cases) Grounds Petitions

Received Petitions Granted

Petitions Denied

Petitions Withdrawn


21 7

10 4

Academic Misconduct

11 4

6 1


3 1 1 1


0 0 0 0


3 3 0 0

Total 38 15 17 6


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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT To: Members of Senate From: Gayleen Gray, Chair, Senate Honours and Awards Committee Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 13. Honours and Awards Committee Report a) Academic Regalia – Hood for Master of Applied Science [Motion] At its meeting March 10, 2009, Senate approved new academic regalia for the programs Master of Public Health, Master of Bioinformatics, and Master of Planning. (The proposed regalia for the Master of Applied Science was removed from the motion, as further investigation into the appropriate hood was required.) A new colour design for the Master of Applied Science academic hood was approved by the Honours and Awards Committee at its meeting May 21, 2009, and is now recommended to Senate for approval. The new hood incorporates gold on the inner band of the hood, and green on the outer band of the hood (a photo which simulates these colours will be displayed at the meeting). Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That Senate approve the proposed academic hood for the degree Master of Applied Science. b) Announcement of Convocation Medals and Honours Ms Gayleen Gray, Chair of the Honours and Awards Committee, will announce this year’s winners of the following Senate awards and honours to be presented at the June 2009 convocation:

W.C. Winegard Medal D.F. Forster Medal Walter Vaughan Medal Governor General’s Academic Medals

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To: Members of Senate From: Kate Revington, Associate University Secretary Meeting: June 2, 2009 Subject: 14. COU Report a) Update on COU Activities Professor Julia Christensen Hughes, the COU Academic Colleague, will speak to the enclosed report from the Council of Ontario Universities.

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Subject Issue Status University Operating Funding

This issue continues to be the number one priority for universities. During the late fall, financial market turmoil decreased the value of pension plans and endowments and in so doing, severely compounded the existing pressure on operating budgets.

Ontario Budget 2009 provided some much needed operating relief - $150 million for the PSE sector, although the government allocated 55% to universities and 45% to colleges, even though the typical split has been 2/3 to 1/3. The COU has registered its concern with government about this distribution. Senior government officials have indicated that the 2010 Budget will be the time when a new Reaching Higher-type plan will be delivered. COU in collaboration with the government will set up meetings of the Working Group on University Capacity to deliberate on all the components of an operating framework including operating grants and tuition.

Capital Funding The Ontario government committed $60 billion to a ten-year infrastructure plan. MTCU, with support from the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is developing a long-term capital planning process to meet the province’s infrastructure needs, including those in the postsecondary sector. The Courtyard Group, a third party expert, is guiding/ facilitating the exercise.

John Ronson of Courtyard Group, who was hired by the Ontario Government to develop a long term approach to investing in university infrastructure, has completed his university and college visits and highlights of his report were presented to Executive Heads in February. The final report has been presented to the government but it was not reflected in the 2009 Budget. There is a Technical Advisory Group (Universities), consisting of CUPA and government representatives, that has met twice to discuss the government’s approach to developing a long term capital plan. The approach involves an examination of several elements: (1) demand & enrolment growth projection, (2) labour market information & research, (3) educational trends, (4) assessment of current infrastructure landscape, (5) capital financing and (6) space management. The federal government recently announced infrastructure funding of $2 billion across Canada, and the province has committed to matching the funding provided to universities and colleges provided the projects submitted are aligned with provincial priorities (the Ontario Budget committed $780 million to support campus renewal and new buildings to match the federal funding). Universities have made their submissions to the federal government and to the province.

Applications for 2009-10

The Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) released first year undergraduate date on applications for 2009-10 on May 7, 2009

As at May 7, 85,319 applications are received from secondary school students, an increase of 1.1% from 2008.The number of applications received from first-year, non-secondary school (105) students increased to 41,188, a 1.8% increase over the same time last year. Total affirmative responses for first-year 2009 are down 598 or 1.9% from 2008. More details and regular updates can be found at: http://www.ouac.on.ca/news/news.html



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Subject Issue Status Student Mobility and Pathways

The provincial government would like student mobility and pathways enhanced at the postsecondary level.

COU is continuing its consultations with MTCU and Colleges Ontario on ways to facilitate student mobility and pathways across the province. The Ministry established a Steering Committee with representatives from COU, Colleges Ontario, CUCC and student associations to develop options for a credit transfer system for Ontario. COU representatives are Alastair Summerlee, Guelph, Patrick Deane, Queen’s, Dan Lang, Toronto, and Paul Genest, COU. The first meeting was held on March 24. Members agreed to set up a working group to support their work, with representatives from the same four groups noted above: COU, CO, CUCC and student associations. COU’s representatives are Dan Lang and George Granger. In addition, COU has established a resource group, which includes senior registrars and academic leaders, to also support the work of the Steering Committee. COU has developed a discussion paper that proposes three models for collaboration.

Quality Assurance Significant changes are under development for quality assurance processes at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Oversight of graduate quality assurance is transitioning to the Ontario Council of Academic Vice-Presidents (OCAV) from the Ontario Council of Graduate Studies (OCGS). OCAV already oversees the undergraduate component.

By September 2010: i) All existing graduate and undergraduate programs will be reviewed following a model similar to the one now used by UPRAC – the Undergraduate Program Review and Audit Committee; and ii) All new graduate and undergraduate programs will be appraised following a model similar to the one now used by OCGS. The Quality Assurance Transition/Implementation Task Force has been meeting on a regular basis since May 2008 to develop guidelines for the new graduate and undergraduate quality assurance processes. Members are in the process of finalizing draft guidelines which has been reviewed by the OCAV Executive, and will shortly also be seen by the Full OCAV membership and OCGS. It is anticipated draft documents will be sent to the university community in early June for feedback, with a deadline of September 2009. Other considerations before the Task Force include development of the mission, mandate and membership composition of the Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance (OUCQA) – the new body responsible for assuring academic quality and accountability for Ontario’s publicly assisted universities. It will operate at arm’s length from OCAV and COU. Also underway is the search for an executive director for quality assurance. Task Force membership consists of representatives from OCAV and OCGS, along with the COU Academic Colleagues. A quality assurance expert also sits on the task force.



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Subject Issue Status Student Access Guarantee (SAG)

COU and Colleges Ontario (CO) continue to work with MTCU on issues related to the implementation of the SAG.

The COU Task Force on Student Financial Assistance met on January 12, 2009 to prepare for the Ministry’s anticipated consultations on the SAG guidelines for 2009-10. The Ministry scheduled two consultation meetings – one was held in early April and another will be held in early May. The COU representatives at the consultation meetings continue to urge that the tuition/book shortfall ceiling in the calculation of unmet need be indexed annually. In 2008, MTCU set up a committee, chaired by HEQCO, to review the effectiveness of the SAG. HEQCO had consulted with COU and CO and will prepare and submit a report to government early in 2009. COU, through CUPA members, provided demographic and enrolment data and analysis to HEQCO to help with the in the review. HEQCO recently provided a draft report to the committee for review and comment.

University Health Insurance Plan

Costs of UHIP COU is reviewing concerns about the cost of UHIP to international students. International students and their parents have been lobbying their universities to lower or eliminate UHIP premiums. A joint letter from COU and the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) was sent to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, requesting: Reinstatement of OHIP coverage which should include

all UHIP members (foreign students, faculty and staff from abroad, and their dependants).

A joint Executive Heads/Student meeting with the Minister to discuss the issue.

Paul Genest met the Deputy Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and the Deputy Minister of MTCU to discuss various issue including UHIP. The Council of Senior Administrative Officers (CSAO), which is responsible for the UHIP program, discussed this and other UHIP issues at its meeting in February.

University Pension Plans

Unmanageable solvency and going concern special payments

The Ontario Expert Commission on Pensions (OECP) has concluded its work and issued its final report on Pensions, titled A Fine Balance on Thursday November 20, 2008. A copy of the report can be found at http://www.pensionreview.on.ca/english/report/ Unfortunately, the university’s main concern has not been satisfactorily addressed in the report: that is, exemption from pension solvency funding requirements for universities. On February 26th, COU provided comments on the report to the Minister of Finance indicating that we are in disagreement with the underlying premises for solvency funding for university, quantified the staggering special payments required (special payments of $560M annually based on October 31, 2008 estimates), identified the devastating impact they would have on the ability of



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Subject Issue Status universities to fulfill their mission, reminded the MOF that Ontario’s position regarding solvency exemptions is not in line with other provinces, and signaled our willingness to establish a joint working group with government to examine longer-term strategies to enhance the sustainability of university pension plans In December 2008, the government announced a short-term pension relief package which essentially, under certain conditions, extended the amortization period for solvency deficiencies from 5 years to 10 years, and deferred the special payments to start one year after the next required valuation date, instead of retroactive to the valuation date. Essentially, this package reduces the special payments estimated as of October 31, 2009 from $560M to $426M . In absence of any meaningful pension relief, Paul Genest has written on numerous occasions to Steve Orsini, ADM, Ministry of Finance (MOF) identifying the need for short term pension relief, specifically temporary relief on all special payments as universities work towards enhancing the sustainability of their pension plans. In addition, a sub-group of CSAO as well as Allan Shapira from Hewitt Associates has met with Steve Orsini and MOF staff to discuss university pension issues. On February 12, Steve Orsini and Alex Mazer (MOF), met with Executive Heads and indicated that although they supported a Joint Working Group on University Pension Plans, MOF could only serve on the working group as observers and not members because of conflict of interest issues. In addition, they stated that the government was not receptive to our short-term pension relief proposal, stressing that the government had already put forward a proposed short-term relief package in December 2008 which provided some pension relief. They said that government is not open to a sector specific pension solution for universities only. The 2009 Budget included some enhancements and clarifications to the government’s original pension relief package which will (with some provisions) further reduce the total annual special payments based on October 31, 2008 estimates from $560M to $330M. COU is proceeding with a working group on university pension plans. The members of the Working Group will be the same as the CSAO subgroup (including Allan Shapira) involved to date in the on-going discussions with the MOF on pension issues. MOF and MTCU representatives will be on the working group as observers. The working group is currently developing their Terms of Reference and a work plan to be shared with Executive Committee on May 1st and



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Subject Issue Status MOF on May 14th.

Financial Health of Universities

Impact of financial market crisis on financial assets

CSAO is assisting COU in reviewing the financial health of universities including the impact of the worldwide crisis in the financial markets on assets, such as endowments and pensions. CSAO conducted a financial deficit survey for the sector in December 2008 and the information was forwarded to MTCU and MOF in January 2009.

Violence in the workplace

Review of Ministry of Labour paper

COU and its affiliates – CSAO and the Council of Environmental Health and Safety Officers (CEHSO) – provided commentary on the Consultation Paper on Workplace Violence Prevention released by the Ministry of Labour (MOL) on September 17, 2008. Many of the questions posed in this paper were of an operational nature and are unique from one institution to the next. COU addressed common perspectives and concerns regarding the approach MOL will take with respect to workplace violence in Ontario. COU submitted its response to MOL on October 27, 2008.

Greening of Campuses: Deferred Maintenance Climate Change Energy Management

Green infrastructure projects University Sector Climate Change Statement Sector level projects

COU has collected data on the proportion of deferred maintenance projects on university campuses that involve “green initiatives.” They have also calculated the job creation benefit of these types of projects. A note summarizing the results of the survey was sent to the government, which is developing a green agenda for the province. At the Executive Heads Retreat on September 12, 2008, it was decided to draft a made-in-Ontario Climate Change initiative. CSAO was charged with drafting a statement for Ontario universities. CASO continues to work on this and a third draft of the statement will likely be discussed at the May 11th CSAO meeting. If approved, the draft statement will be discussed by Executive Heads at their May meeting. COU is working with OAPPA on an energy-benchmarking project which is co-funded by the universities and the Ontario Power Authority. The project aims to provide data to enable implementation and monitoring of energy saving projects on campuses and facilitate information-sharing among universities and with other sectors. OAPPA presented an update on this project to OPA, MTCU, MEI, and Colleges Ontario representatives on January 14, 2009.



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Subject Issue Status Education Safety Association of Ontario (ESAO)

Inequitable funding model Ontario universities, along with schools boards, libraries, and colleges, are members of ESAO. In the past, Ontario universities have had serious concerns about the performance and structure of ESAO. COU recently (October 20th) submitted comments to the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) relating to the Illustrative Future State Model outlined in a report from the Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario entitled Roles Review and Realignment dated September 5, 2008. Ontario universities support the apparent direction of the proposed model that would significantly reduce the number of Health and Safety Associations (entities), create multi-stakeholder governance and enable the streamlining of administration. The latest iteration of the model seems to address the funding inequity universities faced in the previous model and should provide better services as well to institutions. COU through CSAO and CEHSO will continue to monitor this issue.

Auditor-General request

Deferred maintenance funding

On May 28, 2009, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts held hearings on a section of the Auditor General’s 2007 Annual Report, Universities – Management of Facilities. On February 19, 2009, the committee notified COU that it has asked the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to obtain data through COU on deferred maintenance spending for fiscal years 2005-06 to 2008-09. COU has contacted MTCU to discuss the mechanisms and timing they plan to use to collect the data, and asked that data generated by MTCU or data already collected through other reporting exercises not be collected again from the universities. COU will continue to work with MTCU on this issue.

PST/GST Cost impact on Ontario universities of GST/PST harmonization

At the February 12th Executive Heads meeting, CSAO was asked to review the impact of sales tax harmonization, as currently universities are exempt from paying PST on a range of goods and services. CSAO discussed the issue at its winter 2009 meeting and concluded that they had no issues with sales tax harmonization providing it is cost-neutral to universities. The Government of Ontario announced in the 2009 Budget it will be proceeding with harmonizing PST and GST and indicated it would be cost neutral to universities. COU will continue to work with CSAO/COFO to complete the cost assessment for presentation to Executive Heads.



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Subject Issue Status Supply Chain Guideline

Government guidelines for university procurement

The Supply Chain Guideline has been prepared to support and improve broader public sector (BPS) supply chain activities. The Treasury Board of Cabinet has directed that the Supply Chain Guideline be incorporated into the transfer agreements of organizations in the broader public sector (BPS) receiving more than $10 million in funding per fiscal year including organizations funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. At the CSAO 2009 Winter meeting, Dan Wright, ADM at the BPS Secretariat at the Ministry of Finance discussed the supply chain management policies of government and the expected future regulations impacting the university sector. Ontario universities belong to several purchasing groups and CSAO offered to provide a list of such groups to MOF. CSAO continues to work with the BPS Secretariat on procurement issues. The Supply Chain Guidelines will be discussed again at the May 11th CSAO spring meeting.

Ontario Council on University Research

Response to the Ministry of Research and Innovation’s Ontario Commercialization Network Review

In order to provide input into MRI’s Ontario Commercialization Network (OCN) review, OCUR has hired a consultant to develop an OCUR submission for the OCN Review. OCUR met with the OCN Steering Committee on November 25th to further discuss issues related to the OCN review. OCUR submitted the consultant’s final report on December 10, 2008. In April 2008, the province released Ontario’s Innovation Agenda (OIA), a plan to capitalize on innovation and focus resources in key sectors that will ensure Ontario keeps pace in the global marketplace. As part of that process, MRI is undertaking a comprehensive review of organizations that comprise the OCN. MRI has hired PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to gather input from stakeholders across the OCN and report back to the ministry by the end of 2008. A steering committee, consisting of leaders from industry, academia and finance, has been assembled to oversee and guide the review process. An expert review panel will review the PwC recommendations and provide advice on how to best implement a renewed OCN.

Development of a commercialization roadmap

OCUR is currently undertaking a project to design an interactive advocacy tool that would describe the commercialization process of university innovations. OCUR has engaged a graduate from OCAD to design and develop this tool. The first prototype has been circulated and the consultant is working to improve this tool based on the feedback received.



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Enhanced advocacy with both the provincial and federal governments.

OCUR has identified key provincial and federal government stakeholders that they would like to engage and continues to build its advocacy strategy.


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