SENATE MEETING

1.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda be approved.  

2.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes of Senate Meeting #7-2014 held on October 20, 2014

MOVED that the Minutes of Senate Meeting #7-2014 of October 20, 2014 be approved.

3.

Business Arising from the Minutes (Dr. Douglas Ivison)

MOVED that the motion regarding the 2014 Distinguished Instructor Award (20 October 2014) be rescinded and the matter of eligibility criteria for the award be referred to the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee for further review.

4.

Calendar Changes for Referral

Senators may view details of the proposed calendar changes on the Curriculum Navigator website.  A link to the website along with Log in information and instructions has been emailed to all Senators.

4.1

Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes for Referral (Dr. Wayne Melville)

MOVED that the proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Business Administration

• (2014-BUS-4507) – Business 3317

Faculty of Education

• (2014-EDU-4408) – Native Language Instructors Program
• (2014-EDU-4490) – Course Revision EDUC 3250
• (2014-EDU-4491) – New Course

Faculty of Engineering

• (2014-ENG-4474) – Software Engineering – Major Changes
• (2014-ENG-4492) – ENGI 2332 – Removed
• (2014-ENG-4497) – BENGDIP.CIVI ASSOCIATED COURSE CHANGES
• (2014-ENG-4496) – BENGDIP.CIVI Program Change
• (2014-ENG-4501) – LU Georgian Program – Associated Courses
• (2014-ENG-4502) – Software Prog. Associated Changes – 2014-ENG-4474
• (2014-ENG-4520) - BEng Elec TB - Associated Courses for 2014-ENG-4418

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

• (2014-HBS-4400) – ProgramMinorModification-PSYC
• (2014-HBS-4401) – Program-NewDegree-PsychologyMinor
• (2014-HBS-4402) – Course-Change Prerequisite-PsychologyCourses
• (2014-HBS-4411) – Program-NewDegree-Gerontology
• (2014-HBS-4415) – Courses-NewCoursesGEROon-line
• (2014-HBS-4488) – Course-ChangeDescription-Kinesiology

Faculty of Natural Resources Management

• (2014-NAT-4218) – Change course (NRMT-3131) for HBScF
• (2014-NAT-4308) – Adding note to NRMT-1010

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• (2014-SCI-4391) – Course-New-Biology4372
• (2014-SCI-4392) – Course-Changes to Biology2171
• (2014-SCI-4393) – Course-Changes to Biology3219
• (2014-SCI-4394) – Course-Changes to Biology3250
• (2014-SCI-4395) – Course-Changes to Biology4231
• (2014-SCI-4463) – New courses – Biology Aquatic Field Courses
• (2014-SCI-4461) – New course – Biology 2310
• (2014-SCI-4480) – Calendar changes Mathematics (based on LU-Georgian new program)
• (2014-SCI-4389) – Program-New Major Specialization – Animal Sciences
• (2014-SCI-4503) – Special Topics Courses for ENST
• (2014-SCI-4371) – Cross List – GEOG 3313 / GEOL 3313

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• (2014-SOC-4312) – Course-NewCourse and ChangeLabHours-French 0500&0510-
• (2014-SOC-4359) – History - Course Discontinuations
• (2014-SOC-4360) – History – New Courses & Course Revisions
• (2014-SOC-4369) – Course-ChangeDescription-French4901
• (2014-SOC-4427) – New Certificate Programs Languages
• (2014-SOC-4428) –New & New Versions of Courses as a result of new Language Certificates
• (2014-SOC-4465) – Add Specializations to HBA.INDI – Major Modification
• (2014-SOC-4466) – New INDI Courses for New Specializations
• (2014-SOC-4482) – New Course – History of Sport in Canada

4.2

Proposed Regulation Changes for Referral (Dr. Don Kerr)

Faculty of Education

• (2014-EDU-4506) – Raise the grade required to pass the Additional Qualification courses to 70%

5.

Joint Senate Committee for NOSM (Dr. Michel Beaulieu)

5.1

MOVED that the Senate approves the Academic Curriculum Schedule and Calendar of Events 2015-2016 as presented.

5.2

MOVED that the Senate approves the NOSM UME Course Descriptions 2015-2016 as presented.

5.3

MOVED that the Senate approves the Academic Council Constitution (revised) as presented.

5.4

MOVED that the Senate approves the Professor or Associate Professor Honorarius Policy (amended) as presented.

5.5

MOVED that the Senate approves the Professor, Associate Professor or Librarian Emeritus Policy (amended) as presented.

5.6

MOVED that the Joint Senate Committee for NOSM Report be accepted.

6.

Reports of Standing Committees on Proposed Calendar Changes

6.1

Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report (Dr. Wayne Melville)

MOVED that the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report be accepted.

6.2

Senate Budget Committee Report (Dr. Birbal Singh)

MOVED that the Senate Budget Committee Report be accepted.

6.3

Senate Academic Committee Report (Dr. Douglas Ivison)

MOVED that the Senate Academic Committee Report be accepted.

7.

Approval of Undergraduate Calendar Changes (Dr. Wayne Melville)

MOVED that the following Undergraduate Calendar Changes be approved:

Faculty of Education

• (2014-EDU-3261) – Mathematics, Primary and Junior Education, Part I

Faculty of Engineering

•  Common Year Applied Science: Remove ENGI 1134 and ENGI 1535: the changes should be effective for the 2014-2015 academic year
• (2014-3262)  ENGI 2032/2033 Mechanical Deletion
• (2014-4272)  Chem Prog Change
• (2014-4273)  Chem ENG Course Addition and Changes
• (2014-ENG-4105)  Software – Elective Additions
• (2014-ENG-4387)  Common Year – 1134 & 1535 Discontinue

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

• (2014-HBS-4396)  Course – Changes to Psychology Courses

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• (2014-SCI-4374)  Minor in Environmental Sustainability
• (2014-SCI-3987)  Bioinformatics Changes

8.

Faculty of Graduate Studies Council Report (Dr. Christine Gottardo)

8.1

MOVED that the proposed revisions to the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council Term of Reference be referred to the Senate Organization Committee.

8.2

MOVED that the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council Report be approved.

9.

Senate Organization Committee Report (Dr. Mark Gallagher)

9.1

MOVED that the revised Senate Academic Information Technologies Committee Terms of Reference be approved.

 9.2

MOVED that the Senate Organization Committee Report be accepted.

10.

Senate Academic Information Technologies Committee Report (Dr. Joan Chambers)

MOVED that Senate Academic Information Technologies Committee Report be accepted.

11.

Senate Nominations Committee Report (Dr. Cheryl Lousley)

11.1

MOVED that the following faculty members be appointed to Senate Standing Committees to fill the current vacancies with the indicated terms:

• Joint Senate Committee for NOSM

Dr. Brian M. Ross for a term commencing immediately through June 30, 2015

• Senate Research Committee (CIHR Vacancies)

Dr. Vicki Kristman for a term commencing January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015

Dr. Karen McQueen for a term commencing immediately through June 30, 2017

Dr. Elaine Wiersma for a term commencing immediately through June 30, 2017

11.2

MOVED that the Senate Nominations Committee Report be accepted.

12.

Senate Research Committee Report (Dr. Maria Grazia Viola)

MOVED that the Senate Research Committee Report be accepted.

13.

Senate Library Committee Report (Dr. Daniel Hannah)

MOVED that the Senate Library Committee Report be accepted.

14.

Senate Teaching and Learning Committee Report (Dr. Monica Flegel)

14.1

MOVED that Senate refers the proposed revision to the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee Terms of Reference to the Senate Organization Committee.

14.2

MOVED that the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee Report be accepted.

15.

Appointments to the Senate Nominations Committee – recommendation from the Senate Executive Committee (Dr. Cheryl Lousley)

MOVED that the following faculty members be appointed to the Senate Nominations Committee to fill the current vacancies with the indicated terms:

• Dr. Qing Lai Dang for a term commencing January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.
• Dr. Amanda Diochon for a term commencing January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.

16.

Approval of Adjunct Professors

16.1

MOVED that the following Adjunct Professors for the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies be approved:

• Dr. Mitchell Albert, be appointed as an Internal Adjunct Professor to the Department of Biology for the term September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2018.
• Dr. Helle Moller, be appointed as an Internal Adjunct Professor to the Department of Anthropology for the term September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2018.
• Dr. Don Johnson, be appointed as an External Adjunct Professor to the Department of Anthropology for the term September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2018.
• Dr. Clara Sacchetti-Dufresne, be appointed as an External Adjunct Professor to the Department of Anthropology for the term July 1, 2014 to August 31, 2018.

16.2

MOVED that the following Adjunct Professors for the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences be approved:

• Dr. Tony Puddephatt, be appointed as an Internal Adjunct Professor to the Gerontology Program for the term July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018.

16.3

MOVED that the following Adjunct Professors for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities be approved:

• Dr. Jason Blahuta, be appointed as an Internal Adjunct Professor to the Department of Political Science for the term July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018.

17.

LUSU Recommendations for the Student Representatives on Senate Standing Committees for 2014-2015 (Mr. Matt Quick)

MOVED that the LUSU recommendations for Student Representatives on Senate Standing Committees for 2014-2015 be approved.

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

18.

Adjunct Professor Renewals (Information Only)

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

• Dr. Mary Donaghy’s appointment as an External Adjunct Professor to the Department of Psychology has been renewed for the term July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018.
• Dr. Steve Donaghy’s appointment as an External Adjunct Professor to the Department of Psychology has been renewed for the term July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018.
• Dr. Paul Johnston’s appointment as an External Adjunct Professor to the Department of Psychology has been renewed for the term July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018.
• Dr. Neelam Khaper’s appointment as an Internal Adjunct Professor to the Department of Health Sciences has been renewed for the term July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018.
• Dr. Mary Ann Mountain’s appointment as an External Adjunct Professor to the Department of Psychology has been renewed retroactively for the term July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2017.
• Dr. Scott Sellick’s appointment as an External Adjunct Professor to the Department of Psychology has been renewed for the term July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018.
• Dr. David Williams’ appointment as an External Adjunct Professor to the Department of Health Sciences has been renewed for the term July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018.

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Dr. Curtis Fogel’s appointment as an Internal Adjunct Professor to the Department of Sociology has been renewed for the term July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018.
• Dr. Jennifer Roth’s appointment as an Internal Adjunct Professor to the Department of English has been renewed for the term July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2018.

19.

President’s Report (Dr. Brian Stevenson)

20.

Report of the Provost & Vice-President (Academic) (Dr. Moira McPherson)

21.

NOSM Northern Passages Fall 2014 Issue 

 http://nosm.ca/northernpassages/

22.

Report of Senate Representative on the Board of Governors (Dr. Mary Louise Hill)

23.

Ogimaawin – Aboriginal Governance Council Report (Dr. Michelle-Marie Spadoni)

24.

Final Assessment Reports (FARs) and Implementation Plans (IPs) for the Cyclical Program Reviews – Executive Summaries (Dr. Douglas Ivison)

• Faculty of Business Administration Undergraduate and Graduate Programs (excluding the MBA)
• Department of Geology Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
• Faculty of Education Undergraduate Programs
• Faculty of Education Graduate Programs

Adjournment