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RYERSON ACT Sets the objects of Ryerson University
(1) The advancement of learning, and the intellectual, social, moral, cultural, spiritual, and physical development of the University's students and employees, and the betterment of society.
(2) The advancement of applied knowledge and research in response to existing and emerging societal needs and in support of the cultural, economic, social, and technological development of Ontario.
(3) The provision of programs of study that provide a balance between theory and application and that prepare students for careers in professional and quasi-professional fields.
Defines the role of the Board of Governors management and control of the University property,
revenues, expenditures, business and affairs www.ryerson.ca/about/governors/
ROLE OF SENATE regulates educational policy
makes recommendations to the Board on establishment, change or termination of programs and courses of study, schools, divisions and departments
determines curriculum, academic standards and qualifications for degrees, diplomas and certificates
awards fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, medals, prizes and other marks of academic achievement
awards degrees, diplomas and certificates
creates councils and committees to exercise its powers.
SENATE MEMBERSHIP Ex-Officio (21)
Chancellor President (Chair of Senate) Vice Presidents (including Provost, and Assistant Vice
President/Vice Provost) Vice Provosts Deans Chief Librarian Registrar
SENATE MEMBERSHIP
Faculty (33) At-Large (4) Faculty representatives (18) Chang School (2) Chairs/Directors (6) RFA (1) Library (1) CUPE (1)
SENATE MEMBERSHIP Students (16)
At-Large Undergraduate (4) Faculty Undergraduate (6) Graduate (2) Chang School (2) RSU (1) CESAR (1)
Alumni (2)
Associate Members, Non-Voting Chang School (2) CUPE 1 & 2 (2) Chair - Academic Standards, if not a Senator
SENATE BYLAWS Elections
Senate elections before April 1 Committee elections by May Senate meeting
Term of Office Ex officio members for the duration of their office Students for one year, with option to run for a consecutive year All others for two years
Senate Vacancies Election for Chair/Director, Library and Union constituencies Nominating Committee recommends replacement for other groups
Committee Vacancies Committee Chair recommends replacement to AGPC, which passes it on to Senate for approval
Officers of Senate Chair of Senate is the President (votes only to break a tie) Vice-Chair is elected (currently Nancy Walton) Secretary (non-voting, on all standing committees)
ATTENDANCE
Failure to attend two consecutive meetings without written notice to the Secretary, or three meetings in the session results in dismissal.
Cease to be a Senator if no longer hold the position held at the time of election.
Rules apply to committees as well
MEETING PROCEDURES
Meeting schedule and agenda deadlines at www.ryerson.ca/senate
Agenda posted week before meeting – no hard copies
Documents not approved for circulation – request to be placed at information table
Senators must: Sign in and take name card Return name card at end of meeting Raise name card to vote Use microphone when speaking
MEETING PROCEDURES Bourinot’s Rules
see www.ryerson.ca/senate for outline Senators may:
Speak to an issue twice Make motions to Senate
Types: Substantive, Procedural and Hortative Notice required in writing: Substantive and Hortative
At previous meeting To SPC Prior to agenda deadline
Waiver of notice: If timeliness is essential - determined by a majority vote Under Members’ Business
Preparation and Engagement
• it is expected that Senators will review the agenda and attachments before the meeting, in order to identify issues they may want addressed
• Senators are encouraged to speak on issues and concerns, in a non-confrontational environment
AGENDA
1. Call to order/Establishment of quorum
2. Approval of agenda
3. Announcements
4. Minutes of previous meeting
5. Matters arising from the minutes
6. Correspondence
AGENDA7. Reports
a. Report of the Presidentb. Report of the Secretaryc. Committee Reports
8. Old Business
9. New Business as circulated
10. Members’ Business
11. Adjournment
STANDING COMMITTEES
Standing Committees of General Responsibility
Senate Priorities Committee (SPC) Academic Governance and Policy Committee (AGPC) Scholarly Research and Creative Activity Committee (SRCAC)
SENATE PRIORITIES COMMITTEE (SPC) President (Chair)
Vice Chair of Senate (elected)
Provost and Vice President Academic
Vice Provost, University Planning
Ex Officio elected Dean Dean/Vice Provost/Chief Librarian
Members elected by Senate Faculty (4) Graduate and Undergraduate student (1+1)
ROLE OF SPC
Selection of topics for Senate discussion
Emergent issues
Review overall budget with respect to academic impact
Represent in meetings with BOG
Review implications of changes in academic structures
Agenda
Act on behalf of Senate in summer
ACADEMIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE (AGPC)
Provost (Chair)
Vice Provost Academic (Vice Chair)
Vice Provost Students
Registrar
one Dean
one Chair/Director
one faculty Senator per Faculty (total of 6)
Graduate & Undergraduate student senators (1+2)
1 Senate Associate from the Chang School
ROLE OF AGPC
Senate Bylaws
Governance Council Bylaws
Senate policy review and proposals
Senate nominations from Nominating Committee
SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (SRCAC)
Vice President, Research and Innovation Chairs
1 faculty from each Faculty
Dean, School of Graduate Studies
a Dean
REB Chair
1 designate from each Faculty (Associate Dean)
Librarian
Graduate and Undergraduate students (1+1)
ROLE OF SRCAC
Report on state of SRC Activity
Establish SRC Representative group
Advise Senate on emerging SRC issues
SRC strategic planning
SRC Policies
Subcommittees – Research Ethics Board
OTHER STANDING COMMITTEES
Senate Appeals Committee
Academic Standards Committee
Awards and Ceremonials Committee
Senate Learning and Teaching Committee
Research Ethics Board
ACADEMIC STANDARDS COMMITTEE (ASC)
Reports to Senate to make recommendations for Senate’s consideration.
Responsibilities include:• Review of major undergraduate curriculum changes,
amendments to program objectives, admission requirements, and degree designations.
• Periodic review of undergraduate programs.• Review of new undergraduate program proposals.• Review and formulation of policies governing
undergraduate curriculum structures.
GOVERNANCE COUNCILS
Yeates School of Graduate Studies Council
G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Council
Department/School Councils
Liberal Studies Council
Questions?
Questions?