Faculty Council Meeting - February 9, 2024: Deadline for Agenda Items: February 2 at 4:30 pm
MEMORANDUM
Date: February 3, 2024
To: Members, Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Subject: FACULTY COUNCIL MEETING
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There will be a meeting of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council on:
Friday, February 9, 2024 AT 10:00 AM VIA ZOOM.
Guests Speakers:
Dr. Jula Huges: Dean, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
Ms. Anya Scheibmayr: Student Services Advisor, Bora Laskin Faculty of Law
Recommendation letters for student admissions to the Law Program, and how students in SSH programs can better prepare for applying to the Law program at Lakehead after graduation.
AGENDA
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Zoom Link: https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/98454869363
Meeting ID: 984 5486 9363
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1. Approval of Agenda.
2. Approval of the following Minutes: January 5, 2024
3. Business Arising from the Minutes.
4. Calendar Changes.
5.1 Department/School Requests.
5.2 Department /School Reports.
i) Political Science:
Recommendation for the Renewal of Mr. Adam Schenk as External Adjunct Professor in the Department of Political Science. (Recommendation Memo; Please contact S. Viitala if you wish to view Mr. Schenk’s CV.)
ii) Gender and Women’s Studies
Recommendation for the Appointment of Dr. Naanan Afua Jumah as Internal Adjunct Professor in the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies. (Letter of Application and Recommendation Memo; Please contact S. Viitala if you wish to review Dr. Jumah’s CV.
6. Dean’s Report.
7. Other Business.
8. Next Faculty Council Meeting: Friday, March 8, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.
9. Adjournment.
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