SENATE MEETING

1.

Approval of Agenda

2.

Approval of the September 17, 2018 Senate Minutes

3.

Board of Governor’s Chair Introduction (Dr. Moira McPherson)

4.

Graduands

4.1

Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas (Ms. Andrea Tarsitano)

MOVED that the proposed list of individuals to receive undergraduate degrees and diplomas be approved as presented.

4.2

Graduate Degrees (Dr. Chander Shahi)

MOVED that the proposed list of individuals to receive graduate degrees be approved as presented.

5.

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 login information and instructions has been emailed to all Senators.

5.1

Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes for Referral (Dr. Rachel Warburton)

MOVED that the proposed undergraduate Academic Calendar changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Education

• 2018-EDU-6691 – EDUC 2050 Modification to notes/restrictions

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• 2018-SCI-6633 – Course-New-UG-COMP-IOT
• 2018-SCI-6508 – Program_Modification minor_UG_Geology_HBScBED IS
• 2018-SCI-6516 – Program-Modification-UG-Chemistry-BSc-BEd PJ language requirement

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• 2018-SOC-6627 – Modification to French 4901

6.

Reports of Senate Standing Committees

6.1

Faculty of Graduate Studies Council Report (Dr. Chander Shahi)

6.2

Joint Senate Committee for Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) Report

6.2.1

MOVED that the attached 2019-2020 MD Program Course Descriptions be approved.

6.2.2

MOVED that the attached 2019-2020 Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Program Calendar of Academic Events be approved.

6.3

Senate Academic Committee Report (Dr. Richard Maundrell)

6.4

Senate Organization Committee Report (Dr. Christine Gottardo)

6.4.1

MOVED that the attached amendments to the Senate Nominations Committee Terms of Reference be approved.

6.5

Senate Nominations Committee Report (Dr. Amanda Diochon)

6.5.1

MOVED that Dr. Anthony Lariviere be appointed as a faculty member on the Senate Organization Committee for the term commencing immediately to June 30, 2021.

6.5.2

MOVED that Mr. Sean Speer be appointed as the Board member on Senate for the term commencing immediately to June 30, 2019.

6.6

Senate Budget Committee Report (Dr. Ehsan Rezazadeh Azar)

6.7

Senate Research Committee Report (Dr. Andrew P. Dean)

6.8

Senate Teaching and Learning Committee Report (Dr. Douglas Ivison)

6.8.1

MOVED that the creation of a Teaching Innovation Award and the associated “Teaching Innovation Award” policy be approved.

6.8.2

MOVED that the proposed amendments to the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee Terms of Reference be referred to the Senate Organization Committee.

6.9

Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report (Dr. Rachel Warburton)

7.

Calendar Change Approvals

7.1

Approval of Undergraduate Calendar Changes (Dr. Rachel Warburton)

MOVED that the following undergraduate Academic Calendar changes be approved:

Faculty of Education

• 2018-EDU-6582 - Discontinuation of One Year BEd Electives
• 2018-EDU-6584 - Discontinuation of One Year BEd Courses Part 1
• 2018-EDU-6585 - Discontinuation of One Year BEd Courses Part 2

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• 2018-SOC-6591 - Courses-Modifications-UG-Outdoor Recreation-Title Change only.
• 2018-SOC-6592 - "Courses-Modifications-UG-Outdoor Parks and Tourism-Delete last sentence under Course Description.
• 2018-SOC-6593 - Courses-Modifications-UG-Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism-Delete Course.
• 2018-SOC-6594 - Courses-Modifications-UG-Outdoor Recreation Parks and Tourism-Delete course.
• 2018-SOC-6595 - Courses-Modification-UG-Outdoor Recreation Parks and Tourism-Delete course.
• 2018-SOC-6596 - Courses-Modifications-UG-Outdoor Recreation Parks and Tourism-Changes to course description

7.2

Approval of Graduate Calendar Change (Dr. Chander Shahi)

MOVED that the following graduate Academic Calendar change be approved:

Faculty of Natural Resources Management

• 2018-NAT-6573 - Removal of "International" from NRMT-5094 Fieldschool title

8.

Approval of Adjunct Professor

8.1

MOVED that Dr. Manal Alzghoul be appointed as an Internal Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health Sciences for the term effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2022.

9.

Lakehead University (LUSU) Appointment Recommendations

MOVED that the following LUSU appointment recommendations be approved:

• Lahama Naeen, be appointed as a student Senator for the term commencing immediately to June 30, 2019.
• Michael Coccimiglio, be appointed as a student Senator for the term commencing immediately to June 30, 2019.

10.

Implementation of the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan (Dr. Moira McPherson)

11.

Informational Items

11.1

Adjunct Professor Renewals

Mr. Lee Sieswerda was renewed as an External Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health Sciences effective July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2022.

11.2

Council of Ontario Universities (COU) Academic Colleagues Report  (Dr. Douglas Ivison)

11.3

President’s Report (Dr. Moira McPherson)

11.4

Provost & Vice-President (Academic) Report (Dr. David Barnett)

11.5

Board of Governors Report (Mr. Sean Speer)

11.6

NOSM Activity Report - September-October 2018

12.

In camera Session

MOVED that the Senate adjourns to an in camera session to discuss honorary degrees and other confidential matters and that only Senators and those specifically invited by the Chair shall be present.