Senate Meeting

1.

Approval of Agenda

2.

Approval of the November 4, 2019 Minutes

3.

Teaching Innovation Awards (Dr. David Barnett)

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 login information and instructions has been emailed to all Senators.

4.1

Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes for Referral (Dr. Joan Chambers)

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

Faculty of Business Administration

• 2019-BUS-7121 – Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems Major)
• 2019-BUS-7143 – Program Modifications-UG-Business Orillia-Calendar Cleanup-course requirements

Faculty of Health and Behavoural Sciences

• 2018-HBS-6873 - Program_MajorModification_GR_SocialWork_Orillia
• 2019-HBS-7073 - Program-Modification-UG-SocialWork
• 2019-HBS-7074 - Course-Modification-UG-SocialWork
• 2019-HBS-7075 - Course-Modification-UG-SocialWork
• 2019-HBS-7103 - Adding Bachelor of Kinesiology

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• 2019-SCI-7062 – Program Update – ECON
• 2019-SCI-7066 – GEOG Program Updates
• 2019-SCI-7110 – Addition of a laboratory component to ENSU 3073
• 2019-SCI-7111 – Online version of ENSU 3073
• 2019-SCI-7112 – Updating an Elective course code

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• 2019-SOC-6949 – New course-UG-Women’s Studies
• 2019-SOC-7010 – Course changes in HBOR transfer program
• 2019-SOC-7067 – Discontinuation of Outdoor Recreation 4920
• 2019-SOC-7068 – New course Outdoor Recreation
• 2019-SOC-7079 – Course Modification-UG-Languages-Change to French 2101
• 2019-SOC-7082 – Program Modifications-UG-Outdoor Recreation
• 2019-SOC-7083 - Program Modifications-UG-Outdoor Recreation w/Fac of Science
• 2019-SOC-7084 – Program Modifications-UG-Outdoor Recreation w/ Fac of Education
• 2019-SOC-7100 – Change to BOR4 program.
• 2019-SOC-7117 – New Music Appreciation course
• 2019-SOC-7119 – Specify the title to reflect what is being taught

4.2

Proposed Undergraduate Admission and Regulation Changes for Referral (Dr. Richard Maundrell)

MOVED that the following admission and regulation changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Business Administration

• 2019-BUS-7146-B – Admission requirements for Honours Bachelor of Commerce 3 year College Transfer Program – Orillia campus

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

• 2019-HBS-7072 - Regulation-Modification-UG-SocialWork
• 2019-HBS-7077 - AdmissionRequirement-Modification-UG-SocialWork

4.3

Proposed Graduate Calendar Changes for Referral (Dr. Chander Shahi)

MOVED that the following graduate Academic Calendar changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• 2019-SCI-7059 – ECON Grad Course Updates

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• 2019-SOC-7107 – New Course-GR-Women’s Studies

4.4

Proposed Graduate Regulation Change for Referral (Dr. Richard Maundrell)

MOVED that the following regulation change be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• 2019-SOC-7108 – MA History Program Regulations

5.

Reports of Senate Standing Committees

5.1

Senate Academic Committee Report (Dr. Richard Maundrell)

5.1.1

MOVED that the following policies be rescinded:

• Undergraduate Program Review Policy and Procedures
• English Proficiency (Admissions)

5.1.2

MOVED that the proposed amendments to the “Student Code of Conduct – Academic Integrity” be approved.

5.2

Senate Honorary Degrees Committee Report (Dr. Charles Levkoe)

5.2.1

MOVED that the proposed amendments to the Senate Honorary Degrees Committee Terms of Reference be referred to the Senate Organization Committee.

5.3

Senate Organization Committee Report (Dr. Craig MacKinnon)

5.3.1

Whereas the Policy Governance Framework approved by the Executive Team includes the following provision:

“In the case of policies for which the Approval Authority is the Senate or the Board of Governors, this paragraph 3.d) shall take effect if and when such Approval Authority so authorizes, and immediately for any other policy.”

MOVED to approve section 3.d) of the Policy Governance Framework, as attached.

5.3.2

Notice of Motion

This serves as notice of motion that the Senate Organization Committee intends to recommend Senate approves Bylaw amendments to Article 4, as attached.

5.4

Senate Research Committee Report (Dr. Olakunle Akingbola)

5.5

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

5.6

Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee Report (Dr. Christine Gottardo)

5.67

Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report (Dr. Joan Chambers)

6.

Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) Appointment Recommendation

MOVED that Britney Olibris, be appointed as a student on the Senate Academic Appeals Committee for the term commencing immediately to June 30, 2020.

7.

Informational Items

7.1

Update on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan (Mrs. Kathy Pozihun and Mr. Dylan Mazur)

7.2

2020-21 Annual Integrated Planning and Budget Development Process (Dr. David Barnett and Mrs. Kathy Pozihun)

7.3

President’s Report (Dr. Moira McPherson)

7.4

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

7.5

Board of Governors Report (Mr. Sean Speer)

7.6

Calendar Changes for Referral Deadline

Please note that calendar changes applicable to the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar must be at the Senate Referral stage in the Curriculum Navigator Workflow no later than Friday, January 10, 2020.

8.

In camera Session

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