FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
MINUTES
Friday, March 8, 2024

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Guest Speaker:
Karen Kerk:  CityStudio Coordinator
CityStudio Thunder Bay is a collaboration among the City of Thunder Bay, Confederation College, and Lakehead University and NOSM University. K. Kerk gave a brief description of what her office does to help people, businesses or post-secondary education get started on various projects.  She mentioned that it could be a research grant for a faculty member or helping someone to complete a grant application such as the “Community Youth and Culture Funding” grant application. She has worked on multi-year and interdisciplinary projects over the years.  A brief discussion period followed.  

Please click here to access the link to CityStudio’s Highlights for 2023 which also includes more information on what they do and who they help.  
1.
Approval of Agenda
 It was moved by and seconded by L. Chambers and C. Sanders that the revised agenda be approved.
        Carried.
2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from February 9, 2024.  (L. Chambers and seconded by L. Potvin)
The minutes were accepted as presented.

   
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
i) Recruitment Reminder
A. Carastathis reminded everyone to try their best to increase the conversion rates for those students who have applied to their departments but have not yet confirmed.

 4.
Calendar Changes
There was a brief discussion with regard to this Additional Dean Calendar Change Request.
It was ultimately approved by G. Bonifacio.
2023-SOC-8258:  Programs-Major Modification – UG-Biology-Changes to Biology Program.

5.1
Department/School Requests.
There were no requests submitted at this time.

5.2
Department/School Reports.
i)  English
A. Guttman announced that there is an upcoming WiP talk, held via Zoom, by Dr. Max Haiven, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm. entitled, The Player and the Played: Financialization, Gamification and (anti-)Fascism.

ii) Music
A. Carastathis stated that many Department of Music activities were coming up.  A list of events can be found here.
    
iii)  Visual Arts
The 39th Annual Lakehead University Student Juried Exhibition and Honours Graduating Show will open to the public on the afternoon of Friday March 22nd at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The Department of Visual Arts invites you to join them for the opening and award ceremonies on Friday April 5th, 2024 in Thunder Bay Art Gallery. Doors open at 7 pm. There will be food and
refreshments at the opening. Student exhibits will be on display until Sunday, April 28th.

    6.
    Dean’s Report.
March 8, 2024
A. Den Otter, Acting Dean, presented the Dean’s Report on behalf of G. Bonifacio who was travelling.

Highlights:
Orillia Campus Visit
Met with faculty and staff – Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Scheduled open consultations with students:  11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Made arrangements for a permanent faculty book display corner at the library in Orillia

2022 Employee Experience Survey
Discussions will be held at the departmental level to find out what the results of this survey really mean.  There is a need to identify action items for improvement
Share departmental action plans with the Leadership Circle
Synthesis of discussions at Faculty Council

Program Review Retreat – April 29, 2024 (Revised date is now April 30, 2024)
The program review was to be held on April 29, 2024 but has now been changed to April 30, 2024
Times:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Please RSVP to S. Viitala)
The event will be held on both campuses and will include Chairs/Director and Program Coordinators

“Spring Jibe” (SSH Community Showcase and Fundraising)
Plan to hold it at a local restaurant, hopefully owned by alumni and would also include a silent auction.
Blocked hours for SS&H; customers supporting SS&H students with money going toward the SEF (Student Engagement Fund).
Dean’s office to take the lead.
Any suggestions of restaurants owned by LU alumni would be great.

Thank you to A. den Otter for presenting the Dean’s Report.

7.
Other Business.
i)  Formation of Nominations Committee to Consider Nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair of Faculty
Council for 2024/2025.
Faculty members were asked if they were interested to serve on the Nominations Committee to Consider Nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair of Faculty Council.  M. Stevenson, I. Lemée and A. den Otter volunteered to sit on the Committee.  An announcement will be sent out asking for those who are interested.

ii)  Setting Agendas
A. Guttman stated that requests for items on the agenda should be approved by the faculty.  A. Carastathis stated that according to the Faculty Council Terms of Reference the Chair and Vice-Chair, in conjunction with the Dean, review requests as they come in and set the final agenda. 

It was mentioned that some presentations ran too long, and when this happens, the Chair should make sure the presentations stay within the 15 to 20-minute time frame, including questions/discussion at the end.  

8.
Next Faculty Council Meeting: 
The next Faculty Council Meeting will be on April 12, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.  

9.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:28 am.  (A. Guttman)

ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus
A. Carastathis
B. Vernier
D. Ivison
I. Lemeé
L. Potvin
C. Sanders
S. Shahsahabi
B. Parker
A. Guttman
L. Chambers
D. Hayes
K. Brooks
R. Maundrell
K. Burnett
B. Maiangwa
S. Viitala - recording

Orillia Campus
P. Das
A. den Otter
V. Hébert
M. Stevenson

Regrets:
E. Chugunov
L. Forbes
R. Warburton

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
MINUTES
Friday, February 9, 2024
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Guest Speakers:
Dr. Jula Hughes:  Dean, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
Ms. Anya Scheibmayr:  Student Services Advisor, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law

A. Scheibmayr and J. Hughes discussed the recommendation letters used for student admissions to the Law Program, and how students in our SS&H programs can better prepare for applying to the Law program at Lakehead after graduation.  A. Scheibmayr shared a PowerPoint presentation with everyone which included the following:  Academic Record; LSAT Scores; Personal Statement; Autobiographical Sketch, and Reference Letters/Checkbox Questions

Please click “here” to view the presentation “Bora Laskin Faculty of Law - Admissions Criteria:  A Holistic Approach.
1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by and seconded by C. Sanders and A. den Otter that the revised agenda be approved.
        Carried.

2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from January 5, 2024.  (E. Chugunov and seconded by A. den Otter)
The minutes were accepted as presented.
        
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
i)  Update RE:  Graduate Studies Committee
G. Bonifacio stated that this Committee is composed of P. Das, B. Parker, R. Warburton, J. Roth, and K. Burnett.  This committee will be responsible for the adjudication of the Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

 4.
Calendar Changes
    None,

    5.1
Department/School Requests.
There were no requests at this time.

5.2
Department/School Reports.
i) Political Science:
It was moved by A. Guttman and seconded by C. Sanders that Mr. Adam Schenk be renewed as External
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Political Science for a four-year term.
    Carried.

    ii)  Gender and Women’s Studies
    It was moved by T. Rollo and seconded by L. Chambers that Dr. Naanan Afua Jumah be appointed as External Adjunct Professor in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies for a four-year term. (Please note that this request was amended from Internal to External as per the Senate policy that was updated May 23, 2023.)
    Carried.

6.
    Dean’s Report.
February 9, 2024.
G. Bonifacio congratulated the following faculty members on their successful applications for Tenure and Renewal.
S. Olutola - English:  Renewal
B. Maiangwa - Political Science:  Renewal
L. Potvin - Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism: Tenure & simultaneous promotion to Associate Professor

G. Bonifacio congratulated the following faculty members on their successful applications for Merit.
L. Chambers - Gender and Women’s Studies
M. Flegel - English
R. McVeigh - Interdisciplinary Studies
S. Olutola - English
L. Potvin - Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism

Update:
The Social Sciences and Humanities Graduate Speaker series will take place on February 23 and March 25, 2024.  More information will follow shortly.

We will be setting up a trust fund for our Faculty entitled, “The Student Engagement Fund.”  This fund will be used for, but is not limited to:  Conference and registration fees; program activities; travel for research and other scholarly activities, and community work.  S. Viitala will be submitting the paperwork shortly.

A reminder for those who have not completed the AODA training should do so.  It is mandatory for all new employees as well as those already on staff.

OHRE:  Programs with the most assessments registered with SAS were mentioned.

Deans were asked to share their budget presentations with the Executive Budget Committee for the 2024/2025 academic year.

G. Bonifacio shared a PowerPoint presentation with faculty council members with the highlights listed below:
Paradigm Shift:  Ways of Thinking and Doing, Wholistic Approach and Inter-faculty Integrated Planning.

•    Ten must-have work skills from Indeed.com:  Link:  https://ca.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/workplace-skills
•    Internal challenges and opportunities:  enhance cross-faculty collaborations, SSH integral to the growth of other faculties, change the view of “service courses” to “required courses” for degree completion; impact ability to grow own programs.
•    Neglected Growth:  Northern Studies and Religious Studies
•    External challenges:  Domestic Enrollment; Towards domestic enrollment recovery
•    Indigenous students, local students (Thunder Bay and area; Simcoe County and area), Provincial students (both northern and southern Ontario), and national students outside of Ontario.
•    Indigenous Communities:  increase enrollment in this area, do more to build relationships with communities
•    LU/SSH E-campus:  virtual academy, online programs (both graduate and undergraduate) and target global populations
•    Transdisciplinary programs:  across faculties, NORT/Asian Program; MA to Ph.D. in global studies
•    “NO Drop-out at LU”:  have fall-back programs
•    Continuing SSH Education Program:  modular learning and certificates
•    Domestic Recruitment Potentials
•    Retention:  Experience Matters:  institutionalized program-based coop placement and internships; student research assistantships, grants; career planning; leadership training; SSH trust fund to support student engagement (SEF)
•    Recognition is Retention:  Student Awards:  academic, research and community engagement

7.
Other Business.
Announcements:

i)  English
A. Guttman stated that on February 6, 2024, Jenny Roth read from her unpublished novel, Farwalker.  Thanks to Jenny for sharing her work, and thanks to all those who attended.  

A. Guttman announced "Webbed Attachments: Psychedelic Lessons from the Multiverse": 2024 McLeod Lecture.  This online event will take place on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.  Dr. Ramzi Fawaz will explore how the animated feature film Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse (2018) and its 2023 sequel, Across the Spider-Verse, present the multiverse as a distinctly psychedelic figure for conceiving differences as an endless web of relations across multiple dimensions rather than rigidly formed identities barred from communion by structural inequality.

Dr. Ramzi Fawaz is a Romnes Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He is the author of two monographs, The New Mutants: Superheroes and the Radical Imagination of American Comics (2016) and Queer Forms (2022), both published by NYU Press. In 2016, The New Mutants won the ASAP Book Prize.
As this is a webinar, please see the following link to register:  https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OuX3lB1QRLCRa1uzhtYD5Q#/re...
(Sponsored by the Departments of English / Department of Gender and Women's Studies.)

ii)
A. den Otter announced that The Media Showcase will be on March 7 from 4-7:00.  The theme this year is "Sandbox," highlighting playful creativity.  There will be podcasts and poster presentations in person from 4-5:30, and then the big screen presentations will be both in person and via Zoom from 5:30-7.  I'm attaching a poster and here is the Zoom invitation:  
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. 
When: Mar 7, 2024 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpdeGsrjkvGt3MTDIgnTZAaBq29... 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

iii)  Music
E. Chugunov announced that the next LUMINA Concert will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 12:30 pm in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall.  This event will feature Dino Pepe on Saxophone and Sean Kim on Piano.

He also mentioned the following events:
New Music North:  2023-2024 CMC Ontario Concert series featuring CMC Ontario Associate Composers. It will take place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 12:30 pm in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall.
Sound Reflections Concert:  Department of Music students and faculty will perform experimental compositions based on intuition, reflection, and discovery. This collective engagement leads to a curiously unpredictable soundscape.  This event will take place on Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall and it is part of the LU Research and Innovation Week activities.  More information can be found at:  https://www.lakeheadu.ca/ri

8.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  
The next Faculty Council Meeting will be on March 8, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.  

9.
Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 11:44 am.  (A. Guttman)

ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus
A. Carastathis
D. Ivison
I. Lemée
L. Potvin
C. Sanders
S. Shahsahabi
G. Bonifacio
B. Parker
A. Guttman
L. Chambers
E. Chugunov
D. Hayes
T. Rollo
B. Vernier
S. Viitala - recording

Orillia Campus
P. Das
A. den Otter
V. Hébert
R. McVeigh
M. Stevenson

Regrets:
L. Forbes
R. Warburton

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

MINUTES
 Friday, January 5th, 2024
 
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.

1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by L. Chambers and seconded by E. Chugunov that the agenda be approved.
        Carried.

2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from December 8, 2023.  (T. Puddephatt and seconded by K. Burnett)
The minutes were accepted as presented.
        
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
 i)  Creation of Ph.D. Working Group
G. Bonifacio discussed the possibility of forming an informal working group to develop a Ph.D. program in Global Studies.  The first step would be a discussion with the faculty for ideas and suggestions as to how to move forward.  It was mentioned that some departments have tried to move forward on developing a Ph.D. program within their own departments; however, support from administration was lacking.  Also, it was stated that the group would need to let students know what kind of jobs would be available that were non-academic.  Anyone interested in being part of this group should email G. Bonifacio.

ii)  Review of Graduate Studies Committee
G. Bonifacio stated that it might be a good idea to have a formal graduate committee to review/approve awards, research, etc.  There is currently none in place.  If this is to be formal, it should have a clear description as well as terms of reference.  Anyone interested in meeting to discuss the options should email the Dean.
 
4.
Calendar Changes

    ii)  Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
    It was moved by L. Potvin and seconded by A. den Otter that the following calendar change requests for
    Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism be approved.
    2023-SOC-8432:  Course Changes HBOR BED
    2023-SOC-8433:  Course Changes HBOR BA GEOG HBOR BSC NATU
        Carried.

    L. Potvin requested that the following calendar change request be tabled as it required further revision.
    2023-SOC-8434:  Specialization Discontinuation HBOR NBTR HBOR NBTR TRF

    iii) Political Science
    It was moved by B. Maiangwa and seconded by D. Ivison that the following calendar change request for Political Science be approved.
    2013-SOC-8436:  Discontinue Courses
        Carried.

    5.1
Department/School Requests.
There were no requests at this time.

5.2
Department/School Reports.

i)  Gender and Women’s Studies
L. Chambers announced that Feminisms in the North will be back again on April 10, 2024.  More details will follow.

ii)  Music
E. Chugunov mentioned that the next LUMINA concert will take place on January 30, 2024 which feature the piano and flute.

iii)  Visual Arts
S. Shahsahabi mentioned that the annual Juried Art Show will once again be held at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery and will be open to the public on April 5, 2024.  It has become one of the most popular shows in Thunder Bay.  There will also be an Honours Exhibition as well.  More information will follow closer to the dates.

6.
    Dean’s Report.

January 5, 2024.
G. Bonifacio shared a PowerPoint presentation with the faculty members.  

Information:
Will be travelling to Orillia the week of February 12 to 16, 2024, to meet with faculty members, staff and students.

2024 Initiatives:  SS&H Graduate Studies Speaker Series
There will be two sessions this winter.  Ms. Jenna Scali, currently enrolled in the MA program in Sociology (Gender and Women’s Studies,) will speak in February, and Mr. Nikos Jokinen-Packer, currently enrolled in the MA program in History, will speak in March.  More information will follow closer to the dates.

Budget presentations will take place in early February.  Departments are encouraged to:
Set enrollment targets; Monitor retention rates; recommend recruitment strategies; seek support when needed.

Dean’s Office will concentrate on consolidating input; develop enrollment strategies for domestic and international recruitment; promote student engagement and recognize student activities; and community outreach.

Strategies for Recruitment:
      Domestic Students:
•    Local and regional E-drive
•    Flexible programming diploma degree
•    Coop placement or internships

International Students:
•    E-marketing:  Friendship Corner
•    Flexible Programming:  Diploma Programs; Asian Studies Program (major/minor); Transdisciplinary; Online Programs:  E-School or “Open Faculty”

7.
Other Business.
None.

8.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  
The next Faculty Council Meeting will be on February 9, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.  

9.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:56 am.  

ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus

K. Burnett
A. Carastathis
D. Ivison
R. Maundrell
L. Potvin
C. Sanders
S. Shahsahabi
S. Jacoba
G. Bonifacio
T. Puddephatt
B. Parker
D. Mackinnon
L. Chambers
S. Pound
J. Fell
R. Warburton
L. Forbes
E. Chugunov
R. Abdulahad
B. Maiangwa
D. Akca
J. Leggatt
V. Hebért
D. Hayes
S. Viitala - recording

Orillia Campus
P. Das
A. den Otter
M. Stevenson

Regrets:
A. Guttman
I. Lemée

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
MINUTES
Friday, December 8th, 2023

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Guest Speakers:    Ms. Jo Krisko:  Director, International Student Services
                               Ms. Sara Melvin - International Student Advisor, RISIA
J. Krisko shared a PowerPoint presentation outlining the structure of Lakehead International as well as a list of people who work there and what each is responsible for.  The discussion after raised the following points:
•    Students arriving with family are supported as well through LU International; includes daycare, housing, health coverage and food security, to mention a few.
•    Concern was expressed with regard to the new monetary regulations for international students which come into effect in 2024.  This may impact the number of international students who apply.
•    Some students were experiencing delays in receiving their SIN.  Contact S. Melvin for assistance.
•    Late withdrawals could move some students from full time to part time which may have an impact on numbers.
•    LU International does work with the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
•    It was stated that there was not a lot of funding for graduate students and to contact Graduate Studies to find out what is available.
A copy of the presentation can be accessed here.

1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by C. Sanders and seconded by J Jarman that the agenda be approved.
        Carried.

2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from November 10, 2023.  (A. Guttman and seconded by M. Stevenson)
The minutes were accepted as presented.
        
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
i)  Special Requests for Student Overload
    G. Bonifacio stated that the requests shall be approved by the Chair subject to an average of 70% and
    limited to 0.5 FCE per term.  Also, the request should include the student’s current overload.  This will make the approval faster so students can register for their courses.  Only those approved by the Chair will be forwarded on to the Dean for approval.

4.
Calendar Changes
    i)  History
    It was moved by M. Stevenson and seconded by C. Sanders that the following calendar change request
    for History be approved.
    2023-SOC-8445:  Course-Discontinuance-GR--History--HIST 5761
        Carried.

    ii)  Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
    It was moved by L. Potvin and seconded by J. Jarman that the following calendar change requests for
    Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism be approved.
    2023-SOC-8229:  Discontinued Courses ORPT
    2023-SOC-8230:  New Courses ORPT
    2023-SOC-8231:  Course Changes ORPT
        Carried.

    iii) Political Science
    This calendar change request was deferred to the Faculty Council meeting in January 2024 as there was
    no one present to speak to it.
    2013-SOC-8436:  Discontinue Courses

    iv)  Sociology
    2023-SOC-8429:  Discontinue Course
    It was moved by C. Sanders and seconded by A. den Otter that the following calendar change request for
    Sociology be approved.
        Carried.

5.1
Department/School Requests.
There were no requests at this time.

5.2
Department/School Reports.
i)  Interdisciplinary Studies
J. Jarman stated that D. Akca will be holding a presentation based on the increase in hate crimes due to the war in Palestine.
J. Jarman announced that there will be a follow up webinar based on the book entitled, “Framing the Holocaust:  Photographs of a Mass Shooting in Latvia, 1941” edited by V. Hebért.  This event is co-organized by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Lakehead University’s Departments of History and Interdisciplinary Studies.

ii)  Music
A. Carastathis announced that there were several concerts scheduled for December:
Vocal Ensemble, 8:00 pm, December 4, Trinity United Church
Winter Recital (organized by music students), 12:30 pm, December 5, Jean McNulty Recital Hall
Wind Ensemble, 7:00 pm, December 5, Jean McNulty Recital Hall
New Music Ensemble, 7:00 pm, December 6, Jean McNulty Recital Hall
A student group also made visits to various schools in Thunder Bay to hold holiday sing-alongs.

6.
    Dean’s Report.

December 8, 2023.
G. Bonifacio shared a PowerPoint presentation which included the following points:
•    There is no more carry forward or SEM funds available.  
•    SS&H must optimize courses as resources continue to get smaller.
•    Propose course planning for two years (2024-2026) and reduce the number of courses that are 1 FCE.
•    Continue to work on areas of recruitment and retention, both on the domestic and international levels.
•    Flexible program opportunities:  academic and non-academic.
•    Proposal for a School of Social Justice Studies.
•    Proposal for a Ph.D. in Global Studies (International Universities Consortium)
•    Possibility of new research chairs in Orillia and Thunder Bay as well as a new research institute in Orillia
•    Proposal of a SSH Fulbright Scholar.
•    Revitalize both the Centre for Northern Studies and the Lakehead Social History Institute.
•    IPA enrollment data from 2017 to 2021 was shared.  It was decided to invite H. Murchison to a Faculty Council meeting to answer questions RE:  FTE/FCE ratio.

7.
Other Business.
None.

8.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  
The next Faculty Council Meeting will be on January 5, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.  

9.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 12:02 pm.  

ATTENDANCE
 Thunder Bay Campus
K. Burnett
A. Carastathis
A. Guttman
D. Ivison
J. Liu
R. Maundrell
L. Potvin
C. Sanders
S. Shahsahabi
S. Jacoba
G. Bonifacio
T. Puddephatt
J. Sanchez Martinez
B. Parker
S. Viitala - recording

Orillia Campus
P. Das
A. den Otter
D. Mackinnon
J. Jarman
M. Stevenson

Regrets:
L. Chambers
B. Vernier
R. Warburton

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
MINUTES
Friday, November 10th, 2023

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 10:00 am via Zoom.
1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by A. Guttman and seconded by D. Mackinnon that the agenda be approved.
                        Carried.
2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from October 13, 2023.  (L. Chambers and seconded by K. Burnett)
The minutes were accepted as presented.
                       
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.
 
4.
Calendar Changes
i)  Interdisciplinary Studies
It was moved by A. den Otter and seconded by S. Shahsahabi that the following calendar change request
be approved.
2023-SOC-8423:  Discontinuation of MDST 2412.
                        Carried.
 
ii)  Visual Arts
It was moved by S. Shahsahabi and seconded by K. Holmes that the following calendar change request
be approved.
2023-SOC-8397:  Discontinued Course.
                        Carried.
 
5.1
Department/School Requests.
 
After a short discussion, it was decided that we would invite Jo Krisko, Director, International Services, to our next Faculty Council meeting.  S. Viitala will contact her to find out her availability.   
It was also mentioned that faculty would like more information about Micro Credentials and the process on how to develop them.  They will then be able to decide if there is an opportunity for their own areas.
 
5.2
Department/School Reports.
i)  English
A. Guttman stated that there will be a Work in Progress Talk given by Dr. Kathryn Walton on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 1:00 pm in OA 3014 at the Orillia Campus.  This event will also be offered via Zoom.  Dr. Walton talk is entitled, “Legitimizing Magic:  The Poetics of the Supernatural in the Medieval Literature.”
 
ii). Gender and Women’s Studies
L. Chambers mentioned that their next Feminist Dialogues Speaker Series will be taking place on Friday, November 17, 2023.  The speaker will be Christine Hughes who is a recent MA graduate in Canadian History.  The title of her presentation is, “So Courage with Your Pen!”: Jane Rule and The Publication of Desert of the Heart.  You can attend in person at AT 3004 or via Zoom.
 
iii) History
M. Stevenson announced that there will be an online book launch and discussion with the authors of the book entitled, “Framing the Holocaust:  Photographs of a Mass Shooting in Latvia, 1941” edited by V. Hebért, on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 7:30 pm.  This event is co-organized by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Lakehead University’s Departments of History and Interdisciplinary Studies.
 
iv)  Music
A. Carastathis announced that there were several concerts scheduled for the Music Department and include:
Voice Student Recital, 2:00 pm, November 26, Jean McNulty Recital Hall
Vocal Ensemble, 8:00 pm, December 4, Trinity United Church
Winter Recital (organized by music students), 12:30 pm, December 5, Jean McNulty Recital Hall
Wind Ensemble, 7:00 pm, December 5, Jean McNulty Recital Hall
New Music Ensemble, 7:00 pm, December 6, Jean McNulty Recital Hall

v)  Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
L. Potvin spoke about the Micro credentials that Outdoor Recreation had developed in conjunction with the Lakehead University Community Zone.  She was willing to share her experience with others who might be interested in starting their own project.
 
vi)  Visual Arts
S. Shahsahabi stated that Mr. Jeff Thomas will give a talk for the Department of Visual Arts for VISU 4213:  History of 20th and 21st Century Canadian Art.  This will take place on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 9:30 am.  All are welcome.!
 
6.
Dean’s Report.
November 10, 2023
 
G. Bonifacio gave a PowerPoint presentation outlining her goals and ideas for the future of the faculty.
The presentation included goals, values, and principles; a 100-Day Action Plan as well as initiatives for building communities.
There was also mention of faculty-led events such as Environmental Militarism, Gender, and Sustainable Futures which could provide opportunities for students and faculty to engage and share knowledge.
Some of the other topics mentioned were to simplify procedures; sabbatical information; Assistant Dean; and the current budget.  There was also mention of the following:  Increase promotion of our courses so students are more aware of what courses we offer; faculty led events and working to build more community engagement.
Our office will be setting up times for Leadership Circles and bi-weekly Orillia Chats. 
Discussion followed about the current budget situation and how to deal with zero dollars now and moving forward.
 
7.
Other Business.
i) Volunteer for Accessibility Sub-committee for Teaching and Learning
R. Maundrell stated that he was looking for a representative to sit on the Accessibility Sub-committee for Teaching and Learning.  This would be for one year.  This committee will be working on a new policy around essentials for accommodations.  As of January 1, 2025, we will be receiving new requirements from the government, and it is best to prepare in advance. These changes may affect calendar change requests and cyclical reviews and may need to be added to course outlines.  K. Burnett volunteered to sit on the committee.
 
8.
Next Faculty Council Meeting: 
The next Faculty Council Meeting will be on December 8, 2023, at 10:00 am via Zoom. 
 
9.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 am. 
 
ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus
K. Burnett
A. Carastathis
L. Chambers
A. Guttman
D. Ivison
R. Maundrell
B. Vernier
I. Lemée
L. Potvin
C. Sanders
S. Shahsahabi
B. Vernier
K. Holmes
G. Bonifacio
D. Mackinnon
L. Forbes
L. Chambers
S. Viitala - recording
 
Orillia Campus
A. den Otter
L. Fiddick
J. Jarman
M. Stevenson
P. Das
 
Regrets:
S. Olutola

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
MINUTES
Friday, October 13th, 2023
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 10:00 am via Zoom.

1.
Approval of Agenda
 It was moved by L. Chambers and seconded by A. Guttman that the agenda be approved.
        Carried.

2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from September 15, 2023.  (J. Jarman and seconded by C. Sanders)
The minutes were accepted as presented.
        
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
Type A and B Courses:
A. Carastathis stated that both Type A and B courses are listed in the current online calendar as requirements for all first-year students in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.  The online Calendar also makes references to Group I and Group II courses (which no longer exist).  A short discussion followed and it was decided to request removal of any references to Group I and II courses from the regulations (which can be done by Ashley Beda). Departments may want to make calendar changes to the existing Type A and B requirements in their programs.

4.
Calendar Changes
i)  Interdisciplinary Studies
It was moved by J. Jarman and seconded by C. Sanders that the following calendar change request be
approved.
2023-SOC-8365:  Cross-List VISU 2031 with MDST.
        Carried.

ii)  Religious Studies
It was moved by B. Birmingham and seconded by J. Jarman that the following calendar change request
be approved with the suggested amendments.
2023-SOC-8366:  Course-Modification-UG-Religious Studies-Change to Course Description-Dean of
SS&H.
        Carried.

iii)  Sociology
It was moved by C. Sanders and seconded by J. Jarman that the following calendar change request be
approved with the suggested amendments.
2023-SOC-8226-A:  Modifications-UG-Sociology Programs-Requiring more SOCI relevant course Requirements.
        Carried.

iv)  Additional Dean:  Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
It was moved by B. Birmingham and seconded by C. Sanders that the following calendar change request
be approved.
2023-HBS-8354:  Programs-Modifications-GR-Health Sciences-Adding Special Topics course
        Carried.

5.1
Department/School Requests.
A. Carastathis mentioned that if anyone was interested in having guest speakers or discussions on varied topics in future at our Council meetings to send your request to S. Viitala.
 
5.2
Department/School Reports.
i)  Languages
C. Sanders, on behalf of I. Lemée. stated that the Department of Languages will be holding their Cultural Night on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in The Study.  Everyone is welcome.!

ii)  Music
A. Carastathis announced that the next LUMINA concert will feature Ms. Teresa Suen Campbell on Harp.  This event will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 12:30 pm in the Jean McNulty Recital Hall.

iii)  Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
L. Potvin said that Certifications for Bronze Cross Life Guards and First Aid will be held during reaching week in the winter term.  There will also be a wilderness course held in that term as well.  Dates for this event will be forthcoming.

iv)  Philosophy
R. Maundrell announced that Dr. Fuhito Endo will be giving a public talk as part of the Morris Public Lecture series.  The event will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023, in ATAC 2021, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.

v)  Political Science
C. Sanders announced that there will be a public talk given by Dr. Zuba Wai as part of the Political Science Speaker Series.  The talk will take place on Monday, October 16, 2023, in UC 1017 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome.!

vi)  Visual Arts
S. Shahsahabi stated that there will be lectures and workshops held during the One Thousand Miles Apart event taking place from Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15, 2023.  The guest speakers are Arlynn Nobel, Denise Smith and Katie Lemieux.  Both D. Smith and K. Lemieux are graduates of the Visual Arts program at Lakehead.  All will be hosting their own individual workshops.

6.
Dean’s Report.
October 13, 2023
The transition to the new dean, G. Bonifacio, will begin on November 1, 2023.  We will be sure to give her a warm welcome.
The Board of Governors passed a deficit budget on October 12, 2023.  The University is still waiting for the results from the Blue Ribbon Panel and the Higher Education panel.
Both the PTR and Merit processes are now underway.  I will manage the fall tenure and renewal process, and G. Bonifacio will oversee the Merit process.
Thank you to those colleagues who are currently involved in LUFA bargaining.
Thank you to everyone, and I look forward to working with you as your colleague.

From the Chair of Faculty Council:
A. Carastathis thanked B. Birmingham for all her hard work and strong leadership over her five-year term as Dean.  As well, he noted her unwavering support for faculty members and their departments/school.

7.
Other Business.
None.

8.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  
The next Faculty Council Meeting will be on November 10, 2023 at 10:00 am via Zoom.  

9.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 am.  

ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus
B. Birmingham
K. Burnett
A. Carastathis
L. Chambers
A. Guttman
D. Ivison
R. Maundrell
S. Olutola
B. Parker
L. Potvin
C. Sanders
S. Shahsahabi
R. Warburton
S. Viitala - recording

Orillia Campus
A. den Otter
L. Fiddick
J. Jarman
M. Stevenson

Regrets:
P. Das
I. Lemée
B. Vernier

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

MINUTES
Friday, September 15th, 2023
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Introduction of New Faculty Members
Department of Indigenous Learning
K. Burnett introduced Dr. Juan Sanchez Martinez, Associate Professor, who joined the Department on July 1, 2023.  She stated that everyone was thrilled to have him as a member of their department.

School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
L. Potvin introduced Dr. Gail Kuhl, Assistant Professor, who joined the School on August 1, 2023.  She is a graduate of their program with an Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism.  She also has a BSc. Natural Science, a M.Ed. Education and a PhD. Educational Studies.  All her degrees are from Lakehead.  For more information about Dr. Kuhl, please see her biography here.

1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by J. Jarman and seconded by A. Guttman that the agenda be approved.
        Carried.
2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from May 5th, 2023.  (A. Guttman and seconded by A. den Otter)
The minutes were accepted as presented.

 
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

4.
Calendar Changes
i)  English:
It was moved by A. Guttman and seconded by R. Warburton that the following calendar change requests
be approved.
2022-SOC-8151:  Programs-Major Modifications-UG-English-Expand HBABED.ENGL.IS program to
Orillia Campus
2022-SOC-8176:  Programs-Major Modifications-UG-English-Expand BABED.ENGL.IS program to Orillia
Campus
        Carried.

It was moved by A. Guttman and seconded by R. Warburton that the following calendar change request
be approved.
2023-SOC-8268:  Programs-Special Modification-UG-English-development of HBABED.ENGL.WOME.IS
        Carried.

It was moved by A. Guttman and seconded by R. Warburton that the following calendar change request
be approved.
2023-SOC-8269:  Programs-Special Modification-UG-English-development of HBABED.PHIL.ENGL.IS
        Carried.

It was moved by A. Guttman and seconded by R. Warburton that the following calendar change request
be approved.
2023-SOC-8270:  Programs-Special Modification-UG-English-development of HBASCBED.ENGL.IS
        Carried.

ii). History:
It was moved by M. Stevenson and seconded by I. Lemée that the following calendar change request
be approved.
2023-SOC-8347:  Courses-Modifications and Additions; UG-History
        Carried.

iii) Indigenous Learning
It was moved by K. Burnett and seconded by A. den Otter that the following calendar change requests
be approved.
2023-SOC-8273:  Program-Modification-UG-Indigenous Learning-BA, HBAs, Minor and Cert updates to
reflect INDI-3501 deletion, replaced by INDI-2012
2023-SOC-8278:  Program-Modification-UG-Indigenous Learning-BA INDI/ EDUC update to reflect INDI-
3501 deletion, replaced by INDI-2012
        Carried.

It was moved by K. Burnett and seconded by D. Ivison that the following calendar change requests be
approved.
2023-SOC-8287:  Program-Major modification-UG-Deletion of Specialization in the HBA INDI program
2023-SOC-8315:  Program-Modification-UG-Indigenous Learning-HBA of SOWK w/ Concentration in
INDI; Updates to reflect INDI-3501 deletion, replaced by INDI-2012
        Carried.

iv)  Interdisciplinary Studies
It was moved by L. Fiddick and seconded by A. den Offer that the following calendar change requests be
approved.
2023-SOC-8291:  Courses-Modifications-UG-Interdisciplinary Studies-Name changes
2023-SOC-8292:  Programs-Major Modifications-UG-Interdisciplinary Studies-Addition of Philosophy to
Human Nature concentration
2023-SOC-8293:  Programs-Modifications-UG-Interdisciplinary Studies-minor changes to concentrations
        Carried.
It was moved by M. Stevenson and seconded by J. Jarman that the following calendar change request be
approved.
2023-SOC-8323:  CRIM 4011--Cross-list with PSYC 4010
        Carried.
It was moved by A. den Otter and seconded by A. Guttman that the following calendar change request be
approved.
2023-SOC-8343:  Minor in Media, Film and Communications
        Carried.

It was moved by A. den Otter and seconded by J. Jarman that the following calendar change request be
approved.
2023-SOC-8348:  Changes to Media, Film and Communications courses
         Carried.
It was moved by A. den Otter and seconded by J. Jarman that the following calendar change request be
approved.
2023-SOC-8349:  Changes to Media, Film and Communications courses
        Carried.

P. Das stepped in as Chair of Faculty Council in order for A. Carastathis to speak to his calendar
changes requests for Music.

v)  Music
It was moved by A. Carastathis and seconded by C. Sanders that the following calendar change requests
be approved.
2023-SOC-8264:  Course Modification-UG-Music 1350
2023-SOC-8265:  Minor in Music course replacement
        Carried.
It was moved by A. Carastathis and seconded by B. Parker that the following calendar change request be
approved.
2023-SOC-8267:  Delete Music 1300
        Carried.

A. Carastathis took over as Chair of Faculty Council for the remainder of the meeting.

vi)  Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
It was moved by L. Potvin and seconded by C. Sanders that the following calendar change requests be
approved.
2023-SOC-8229:  Discontinued Courses ORPT
2023-SOC-8230:  New Courses ORPT
        Carried.

It was moved by L. Potvin and seconded by B. Parker that the following calendar change request be
approved.
2023-SOC-8231:  Course Changes ORPT
        Carried.

vii)  Sociology
It was moved by C. Sanders and seconded by A. den Otter that the following calendar change request be
approved.
2023-SOC-8226-B: Modifications-UG-Sociology/Education Programs-Requiring more SOCI relevant
course requirements
        Carried.

viii) Visual Arts
It was moved by S. Shahsahabi and seconded by K. Holmes that the following calendar change request
be approved.
2022-SOC-8004:  HBFABED2.VISU PJ

        Carried.

It was moved by K. Holmes and seconded by I. Lemée that the following calendar change requests
be approved.
2023-SOC-8295:  Visual Arts Programs SECOND YEAR CHANGES
2023-SOC-8297:  SECOND YEAR CHANGES - CONCURRENT
2023-SOC-8298:  NEW SECOND YEAR COURSES
        Carried.

It was moved by K. Holmes and seconded by I. Lemée that the following calendar change requests
be approved.
2023-SOC-8299:  NEW COURSE TITLES
2023-SOC-8300:  DISCONTINUED COURSES
2023-SOC-8301:  Graphic Design
        Carried.

ix)  Additional Dean:  Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies
It was moved by B. Birmingham and seconded by C. Sanders that the following calendar change request
be approved.
2022-SCI-8109:   Minor in Sustainability

A. Carastathis called for a vote on this calendar change request.  The results were:  One vote: No;
Remaining votes:  Yes.
        Carried.

5.1
Department/School Requests.
i)  English
It was moved by A. Guttman and seconded by D. Ivison, that Dr. Rhonda Dubec be appointed as External Adjunct to the Department of English.  
        Carried.

ii). Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
It was moved by C. Sanders and seconded by A. Guttman that Dr. Kelsey Johansen be appointed as
External Adjunct to the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism.
        Carried.
5.2
Department/School Reports.
i)  English
A. Guttman stated that the Department of English will host a celebration for the recent book publication entitled “Driftwood Tones” written by Terry-Lynn Johnson, an English alumnus.  The event will take place on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm EDT at Howl at the Moon located at 8 Cumberland Street South, Thunder Bay.  Everyone is welcome!

ii)  Music
A. Carastathis stated that the LUMINA Concert Series has now been confirmed for the 2023/2024 season.  Please visit the Department of Music's website more information about the series as well as other events.

iii)  Visual Arts
S. Shahsahabi stated that the Department of Visual Arts will be hosting the 1,000 Miles Apart Ceramic Conference this year.  The conference will take place from October 13 to 15, 2023, and will have several guest speakers. There will be an exhibition of students' works from 5 universities involved in the conference in the CoLab Gallery on Saturday, October 14th, 2023.
He also mentioned that there will be a fundraising event to glaze your own bowl on Friday, Oct 6th from 12 to 6 p.m. in our ceramic studio. It is a cash event and prices range from $5 to $30.
S. Shahsahabi stated that there will be a Free Ontario Culture Days events for Betty Carpick's project, The Land is Dancing. Sign up for the Artist Talk on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 6:00 pm at CoLab Gallery. Drop by for the Outdoor Projection on the west wall of the Goods & Co. Market building from 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm from September 28 -30. Sign up for the Maker Session at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery on Sunday, October 1 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
6.
Dean’s Report.
September 15, 2023
G. Bonifacio, our new Dean, will be here starting her term on November 1, 2023.  We will be sure to give her a warm welcome.

Enrollment is good at this point.  A huge thank you to all for your work over the summer months with your students.  Be sure to touch base with G. Bonifacio about the upcoming winter courses.

7.
Other Business:
None.

8.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  October 14, 2023 at 10:00 am via Zoom.  

9.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:54 am.  

ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus
B. Birmingham
K. Burnett
A. Carastathis
L. Forbes
A. Guttman
K. Holmes
D. Ivison
I. Lemée
B. Maiangwa
J. Sanchez Martinez
B. Parker
L. Potvin
C. Sanders
S. Shahsahabi
R Warburton
S. Viitala - recording

Orillia Campus
P. Das
A. den Otter
L. Fiddick
J. Jarman
M. Stevenson

Regrets:
L. Chambers
R. Martin
R. Maundrell
B. Vernier

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
 
MINUTES
Friday, May 5th, 2023
 
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 10:00 am via Zoom.
1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by K. Holmes and seconded by J. Roth that the agenda be approved.
                        Carried.
2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from April14, 2023.  (L. Potvin and seconded by K. Burnett)
The minutes were accepted as presented.

3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

4.
Calendar Changes
i)  Interdisciplinary Studies - Criminology
It was moved by J. Jarman and seconded by J. Roth that the following calendar change requests be
approved.
2023-SOC-8224-A:  Courses-Modifications-UG-Criminology--Minor Text Changes
2023-SOC-8225:  Programs-Modifications-UG-Criminology-Course Addition
2023-SOC-8228:  Courses-Modifications-UG-Criminology-Course Description Terminology Change
                        Carried.
5.
Department/School Reports.
i)  English
A. Guttman stated that The Artery is now in production.  This includes creative workshops published from
every program.  It is available on line, and print copies are available at the Lakehead Alumni Bookstore
($10.00). 
 
ii). Interdisciplinary Studies
J. Jarman stated that the Media Showcase, entitled, Empowering Hope, had good attendance.  The event showcased student media, film, and other artistic productions.  One of the presentations talked about Artificial Intelligence and plagiarism, a very timely topic these days.
 
ii). Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
L. Potvin stated that the Lake Superior Student Sharing Conference took place in March. It is organized by students, staff, and faculty at UMD Environment Outdoor Education Program and LU ORPT. The conference is an opportunity to bring students and staff together from both campuses to share workshops and experiences outside together. Students presented on topics from Lake Superior Surfing to Size inclusion in outdoor recreation. They also participated in field trips including snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and/or a sight-seeing tour of Thunder Bay. We hope this will become a biannual event rotating between our two campuses. Funded by the VPRI UMD-LU grant and a LSLLN mini grant.

6. 

Dean’s Report.
May 5, 2023

Budget:
We have no budget updates yet.  Some Deans are getting budget cuts; however, I will continue to advocate for FCEs for our Faculty.  Wait lists should be set at 20 students.
 
Enrollment:
There is no update yet with regard to enrollment numbers; I will reach out to Chairs with a reminder to monitor spring/summer course enrollments and submit them to me.
 
Decanal Search:
A communication bulletin has been sent out with information about the decanal candidates.  Bios are available for review. 
 
Thank you to Jenny Roth with regard to the BA General and all her work as Assistant Dean.
 
Thank you to Monica and Valerie for serving as Chair and Vice-Chair of Faculty Council.
 
Thank you to all Chairs and Director for their support.
 
Thank you to all my colleagues support and patience over the past five years.
 
M. Flegel thanked Betsy for her five years of service.  She is looking forward to being her colleague.
 
7.

Assistant Dean’s Report.

J. Roth stated that the calendar changes for the BA General have gone through. She thanked everyone for their continued support.
 
8.
Other Business:
i)  Education Open-electives Discussion
A. Guttman stated that currently if a student leaves Concurrent Education, their courses must be “forced” for their degree audit.  This happens every time they switch.  Open electives would be easier for Chairs to manage, and for students as well.  Most agreed that this would be a good idea.  The question arose with regard to how to move forward with this suggestion, and if it would be a regulation change.  E. Birmingham stated that she would bring this forward to the Deputy Provost.
 
9.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  TBA - September, 2023 at 10:00 am via Zoom. 
 
10.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:53 am.  (J. Roth; J. Jarman)
 
ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus
A. Guttman
M. Flegel
C. Sanders
L. Potvin
B. Maiangwa
A. Carastathis
K. Burnett
S. Shasahabi
K. Holmes
I. Lemée
J. Roth
R Warburton
E. Chugunov
B. Birmingham
S. Olutola
J. Chisholm
R. Maundrell
S. Viitala - recording
 
Orillia Campus
A. den Otter
J. Jarman
V. Hébert
M. Stevenson
 
Regrets:
None.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
MINUTES
Friday, April 14th, 2023
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Election Results for Chair and Vice-Chair of Faculty Council:
A. den Otter reported that A. Carastathis was acclaimed as Chair, and P. Das was acclaimed as Vice-Chair.  
Everyone is looking forward to working with them.  A list was created with the names of those who would be interested in these positions next year and will be kept on file by S. Viitala.

1.
Approval of Agenda
 It was moved by K. Burnett and seconded by J. Jarman that the agenda be approved.
        Carried.
2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from March 3, 2023.  (J. Roth and seconded by A. Guttman)
The minutes were accepted as presented.     
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.
4.
Calendar Changes
There were no calendar change requests.  S. Viitala will follow up with A. Beda to find out when we might
receive any remaining requests before the start of the next academic year.
5.
Department/School Reports.
i)  English
A. Guttman announced that Magnus Theatre Summer Stage will be presenting the 10th annual 10x10 Short Play Festival on June 9 and 10, 2023.  It will feature the works of 10 playwrights.  She stated that D. Hannah and R. Warburton from the Department of English are also involved.  Tickets are on sale now.
ii). Interdisciplinary Studies
J. Jarman announced that the Media Showcase, entitled, Empowering Hope, will take place on April 25, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  This event showcases student media, film, and other artistic productions.  It will be held at Lakekead University, Orillia Campus, at Simcoe Hall, Room OA1022.  There is also a Zoom link provided as well.
iii)  Music
E. Chugonov announced the retirement of Glenn Colton, who has been a member of the Department of Music, for 25 years.  Both A. Carathatis and E. Chugonov thanked him for his contributions over the years, and look forward to his continued association with the department in future,
E. Chugonov also announced that Ms. Heather Morrison, Contract Lecturer/pianist, will be retiring June 20, 2023, after 47 years of service to the department.  
E. Chugonov announced that Ms, Penny Clarke, Contract Lecturer/flutist, will be retiring June 30, 2023, after 35 years of service to the department.
iv). Visual Arts
K. Holmes stated that the Juried Arts show at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery has been extended to April 24, 2023.  The awards night was well attended and a big thank you to B. Birmingham for being the MC for the show.  If you are interested in purchasing student art displayed at the show, please contact K. Holmes directly.
6.
    Dean’s Report.
April 14, 2023
B. Birmingham announced that L. Paquette, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, and M. Yuan, Professor, School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism, will both be completing their third year of phased retirement on June 30, 2023.  

1.  Student Issues
At this time of year, students are under stress and are reaching out and taking it out on others, including teachers and students.  Thank you for managing and supporting them during this time!

2.  Applications
As of April, applications to Lakehead are up by 50 students, with most being at the Orillia campus.  It was stated that these were the number of applications only, and that acceptances were “soft” at this time.
Updates:
Students
Lots of concerns/challenges/marks appeals/code issues.
Applications info
As of April, applications to Lakehead are up by 50 students, with most being at the Orillia campus. These are the number of applications only, and that acceptances were “soft” at this time. The chart below contains data for all applicants to date.

Applications: April, cumulative, SSH
(Link to Applications Chart)

Budget:
♣    Please come to Senate and/or read minutes for budget update.
♣    I have reached out to those chairs who typically need FCE support from Dean’s office to ask them to have a timetable prepared with fewer FCES—and to ghost some courses until the budget position is clearer.
♣    We need to be clear when hiring that low enrolments or constrained budget could cancel classes.
♣    Once we have info from presentation to Senate AND this year’s budget reconciliation, I will let all chairs know where we are, and chairs may share out this info with departments.
Hires
♣    20 requests out, 7 replacement, 13 new (the new mainly in Orillia)
♣    After not hearing and knowing we needed to either hire, or find FCEs to manage programs, I noted six that we needed desperately, and prioritized four and sent a memo on March 15: Two were replacements for finishing LTAs; two were in replacements in departments that have lost more than two faculty in that past two years. We were awarded two hires, in ORPT, and Gender Women’s Studies/SJS.
♣    A number of folks have reached out about how concerned they are about the process, and I appreciate that; several have offered to lead discussions of shared solutions around future hiring, should there be positions in the future.

7.Assistant Dean’s Report.
J. Roth is continuing to advise students for the BA General and is also working on degree audits.
(Reported by B. Birmingham for J. Roth.)
8.
Other Business:
None.
9.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  May 5th, 2023 at 10:00 am via Zoom.  
10.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 am.  (K. Holmes; A. Carastathis)

ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus
A. Guttman
M. Flegel
C. Sanders
A. Carastathis
K. Burnett
S. Shasahabi
K. Holmes
I. Lemée
J. Roth
R Warburton
T. Puddephatt
B. Parker
D. Ivison
E. Chugunov
B. Birmingham
G. Colton
L. Ray
J. Chisholm
R. Maundrell
S. Viitala - recording

Orillia Campus
A. den Otter
J. Jarman
V. Hébert
M. Stevenson

Regrets:
L. Forbes