SES Executive Notes: November 8, 2012

Present

  • Andrew P. Dean
  • A. Linhanata
  • M. Dowsley
  • R. Mawhinney
  • P. Hollings
  • C. Mackinnon
  • M. Rappon
  • H. de Guise
  • C. Gottardo
  • M. Benson
  • A. VanTuyl
  • M. Shannon
  • T. Randall
  • M. Gallagher
  • W. Qin
  • S. Kurissery
  • M. Grazia Viola
  • Tina Maenpaa (recorder)

1. Additions to Agenda and Approval of Agenda

No additions to the agenda.

A. VanTuyl moved agenda to approve and seconded by M. Rappon.

Passed.

2. Approval of the Minutes from October 2, 2012.

Moved by T. Randall and seconded by R. Mawhinney

Passed.

3. Business Arising

No business arising.

4. Presentation of the Draft of Certificate Proposal (BS)

B. Sharman provided a summary of the Certificate Proposal he had prepared.

There was a brief discussion about the proposal and Brett provided the following important points:

  1. There are two types of certificate possibilities:
    • Identifying courses already calendared to be take (no additional tuition)
    • Creating new courses to be taken (additional tuition)
  2. SES has the Administrative Capacity
  3. Financial Concerns include:
    • Sustainability
    • Correct distribution of funds
    • Limited instructors
    • Using CEDL
    • Using experts from community to teach
  4. Enhance Student experience
  5. The areas to promote were community outreach and revenue
  6. It was the general consensus that the Faculty of SES should begin with the development of full certificate programs in:
    • Environmental Assessment & Management
    • Geomatics
    • Cultural Heritage Management
    • Economic Development

    A.P. Dean asked council to provide any feedback to him directly.

5. Geology CRC Search Committee Nomination (AD)

The two faculty representatives on this committee are Dr. Christine Gottardo and Dr. Hubert de Guise.

6. Calendar Changes

6.1 Geography

T. Randall provided a brief summary of the calendar changes for GEOL 1120, 2811, 2211, 3411, and 3253. It was decided to table GEOL 3313 for the December meeting in order for Geography to receive signatures from the ENST Chairs. Motion was made by T. Randall and seconded by A. VanTuyl.

Passed.

6.2 Chemistry

C. Gottardo provided a brief summary of the calendar changes for CHEM 1210, 4111, 4131, and 4901. Motion was made by C. Gottardo and seconded by M. Dowsley.

6.3 Physics

M. Gallagher provided a brief summary of the calendar changes for PHYS 1010 and 1030. Motion was made by M. Gallagher and seconded by C. Gottardo.

7. Dean's Announcements

  • Science Speaker Event tonight (7:30pm AT 1003)
  • Fall Preview Day on December 4, 2012
  • Calendar Changes to make it for next fall must be submitted for next meeting. A. P. Dean would like to review these so please make sure they are submitted to the Dean's office by the deadline.
  • Assistant dean position has received two applications. A committee as per the letter of agreement signed between university and LUFA will be struck over the next two weeks.
  • Accepting proposals for Canada Research Chairs. If you have an idea please discuss with your chair and with me before hand. All proposals will have to be in our office by November 29th. Must align with university research priorities.
  • A proposal for hiring (replacements and new) will be sent to the Provost's office by November 14th.
  • Off to Orillia in two weeks to help with their campus plan. Carney, me and Adam. Ideas please pass onto me.

8. Other Business

Program Day

There was some discussion on how decisions are made on the format of program day, preview day and grade eleven day. The consensus from council was a preference to have these recruitment events set up in one location.

9. Adjournment