Faculty Meeting Thursday, May 14, 2009

Date:

Thursday, May 14, 2009 - 12:00am

Location:

ATAC 5035

Agenda:

Tel. (807)343-8167

Tel. (807)343-8202

Fax (807) 766-7155

MEMORANDUM

Date: May 14, 2009

To: Members, Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

From: Victor Smith, Chair, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council

Subject: COUNCIL MEETING

There will be a meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

ON THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009 AT 1:30 PM TO 3:00 PM IN ROOM 5035 (ATAC BUILDING).

AGENDA

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. Approval of the April 30, 2009 Minutes.

3. Business Arising from the Minutes.

4. Registrar's Report.

Graduands

5. Dean's Report.

6. Departmental/School Reports.

i) Department of Aboriginal Education - Calendar Changes

1. Revised Proposal January 23, 2009

2. Revised Proposal December 12, 2008

7. Other Business.

8. Orillia Report.

9. Adjournment.

_________________________________

VICTOR SMITH, Chair, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council.

Minutes:

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2009

APPROVED

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:30 am in the ATAC Board Room 5035.

1.

Approval of Revised Agenda

It was moved by H. Smith and seconded by B. Cuthbertson that the revised agenda be approved.

Carried.

2.

Approval of the Minutes

It was moved by S.S. Islam and seconded by R. Berg that the minutes of April 3, 2009 be approved.

Carried.

3.

Business Arising from Minutes

i) Budget (covered in the Dean's Report).

ii) Courses with Low Student Enrolment (covered in the Dean's Report).

iii) June Registration (covered in Dean's Report).

4.

Registrar's Report

There was none.

5.

Dean's Report

i) Budget

ii) Course Enrolments - 15 students

iii) June Registration

iv) Economics

A detailed report from the Dean will follow shortly.

6.

Departmental/School Reports

i) Calendar Changes for the Department of Aboriginal Education

M.N. Rinne expressed her concern about this calendar change as she was not consulted beforehand. G. Siddall stated that the changes had gone forward to SUSC without being approved at Council. S. Stone also mentioned that it should have approval from Indigenous Learning, and J. Leggatt mentioned that it should have the English prerequisite. G. Siddall deferred the approval until the next Faculty Council meeting.

7.

Orillia Report

A. Den Otter reported that the faculty renewals were in progress. She stated that she had met with the Chairs and decisions had been made with regard to the length of each term. This will hopefully be completed by May 15, 2009. The advertisement should go out sometime next week. G. Siddall noted that there was some confusion with regard to the governance between campuses, and that Deans should be part of the recommendation process. With regard to marks submission, it was agreed that there needs to be a process in place.

8.

Other Business

i) Proposed Strategic Plan

There was a very lengthy discussion about the proposed Strategic Plan which took place during the Dean's Report.

ii) Economics

There was an overall expression of disappointment concerning the move of Economics to the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies with regard to the lack of any formal process, and for the lack of communication from the Department of Economics. It was noted that this action may indeed pave the way for any Department/School to change faculties at any time. It was generally agreed that the Department of Economics should have done a presentation to its current Faculty about why they wished to leave. Great disappointment was expressed. A suggestion was made that by abstaining from voting at Senate, our disappointment with regard to how things were done will be evident. It was also suggested that during the discussion about the proposed move, there be a request put forward for a policy to be developed for this process.

9.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

ATTENDANCE

Thunder Bay Campus

B. Cuthbertson

Thunder Bay Campus - continued

S.D. Stone

G. Colton

R. Berg

R. Ariss

M.N. Rinne

H. Smith

L. Paquette

J. Leggatt

V. Smith

S.S. Islam

M. Nisenholt

J. Nicholas

G. Siddall

Orillia Campus

A. den Otter

REGRETS

M. Beaulieu

D. Jobin-Bevans

R. Koster

D. Ivison

P. Jasen

B. Nelson

M. Ryks-Szelekovszky

Faculty Meeting Thursday, November 14, 2013

Date:

Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:00am

Location:

ATAC 3004

Agenda:

MEMORANDUM

Date: November 14th, 2013

To: Members, Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Subject: COUNCIL MEETING

There will be a meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities ON NOVEMBER 14, 2013 FROM 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM IN ATAC 3004.

                   AGENDA

Presentation:       Brett Sharman and Sarah Browne - Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET)
_______________________________________________________________________________

1.   Approval of Agenda.

2.   Approval of the September 13, 2013 Minutes.

3.   Business Arising from the Minutes.

4.   Registrar's Report.

5.   Dean's Report.

6.   Departmental/School Reports.

        English - Calendar Change

        History - Professional Associate - Mr. Matthew Szybalski

Political Science - Calendar Changes - POLI 3319; POLI 3332; POLI 3337; POLI 3338; POLI 3339; POLI 3355; POLI 3515;

POLI 3519; POLI 3619; POLI 3713; POLI 3101; POLI 3331; POLI 3711; POLI 3517; POLI 3617; POLI 2410; POLI 2555;

POLI 3215; POLI 3217

        Women's Studies - Proposed Social Justice MA
                   - Appointment of Adjunct Professor - Dr. Susan Forbes - Recommendation

7.   Orillia Report.
         i) General BA College Transfer Pathway - den Otter - Support Document

8.   Proposal of New Department.

        "Proposal with a New Department in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities"

The Provost's Task Force report, submitted this September, makes a number of recommendations regarding academic structure and governance between the Orillia and Thunder Bay campuses. One of these recommendations is the establishment of two departments in Orillia that would replace the current Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. The recommendation is that one of the two departments would be called the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and would include responsibility for the IS Major, Media Studies and Criminology, and that it would become part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities supports this recommendation. The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies are also bringing forward motions in support of the Task Force's recommendations.

Motions:

Moved that a new Department of Interdisciplinary Studies be created at the Orillia campus that would include responsibility for the IS Major, Media Studies, and Criminology. This new department would become part of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and would report to the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. Faculty members currently appointed to the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies would choose whether to be appointed to the new Department of Interdisciplinary Studies or to the new Department of Environmental Sustainability (IS and the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies are both bringing forward a proposal to create a new department of Environmental Sustainability that would be part of the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies).

Moved that the HBASc major in English, currently the responsibility of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, will become the responsibility of the Department of English, and that any new disciplinary majors offered at the Orillia campus will be the responsibility of the respective disciplinary department.

Moved that specializations for the HBASc Interdisciplinary Studies major, currently the responsibility of Interdisciplinary Studies, will become the responsibility of the respective disciplinary department.

9.   Other Business.
   i) Northern Sparks Speaking Series - D. Jobin Bevans
ii) Online Degrees - R. Berg

10.   Adjournment.

Minutes:

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

MINUTES

September 13, 2013

APPROVED

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 10:00 am in ATAC Board Room 3004.

Special Guests

President Stevenson and Provost Rod Hanley attended Faculty Council.

Presentation

Dr. David Greenwood, Director, Centre for Place and Sustainability Studies, and CRC in Environmental Education, made a short presentation with two of his colleagues .

1.
Approval of Agenda

It was moved by L. Chambers and seconded by D. Ivison that the agenda be approved.

                                                                             Carried.
2.
Approval of the Minutes

It was moved by D. Ivison and seconded by I. Lem©e that the minutes of March 5, 2013, be approved as amended.

                                                                             Carried.
3.
Business Arising from Notes

None.

4.
Introduction of New Colleagues

Dr. B. Vernier-Larochette, Chair of the Department of Languages, introduced two new colleagues, Ms. Amie Shaw and Dr. Natalie Dumas.

Dr. S. Islam, Chair of the Department of Political Science, introduced one new colleague, Dr. Natalie Verrelli.

5.
Registrar's Report

None.

6.
Dean's Report for Faculty Council

1.   I am delighted to announce that Dean Jobin-Bevans has been appointed Assistant Dean for the Faculty for this year. He will be engaged in activities to support recruitment, research and credit transfer--initially, I'm going to be asking him to focus particularly on recruitment. Dean is also going to be supporting the Office of External Relations in fund-raising activities for the Faculties. He has a great deal of experience in this area, and I look forward to working with him.

2.   Provost's Task Force. The task force has completed its work and the Provost has accepted the recommendations forwarded to him. The most significant recommendation is to turn the current Department of Interdisciplinary Studies into two departments, which, for the time being, will be called the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Department of Environmental Sustainability. The former will become part of our Faculty and the latter part of the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies. I will be working with the Dean of Science and the Orillia Dean to bring this proposal forward to Faculty Councils and to Senate.

3.   Budget. The university continues to deal with significant budgetary challenges, exacerbated this year by the changes imposed by the government on Education. The good news is that international student enrolment is up. I am going to China in October with a number of other deans, and the Provost has told me that there is significant interest among Chinese students in our programs. There are also a number of departments in our Faculty working on credit transfer agreements, and this is another important way in which we can increase enrolment. Research indicates that adult learners are the biggest pool--folks who are interested in getting additional credentials, and, interestingly, a large group of people who did not finish their degrees and might well be interested in doing so. So--continue to be creative in your thinking; think about certificate programs that can be done online and/or in the evenings. Think also about making it possible to do some degrees online.

4.   The Provost has asked that we provide him with news about our Faculty that he can include in his Senate reports--significant accomplishments by faculty and students. He may not always be able to include everything, but please start forwarding to me any news of this sort so I can forward it to him.

5.   I want to remind everyone again this year to be attentive to our university policy on academic dishonesty, as well as our Faculty policy. It is very important that we are consistent across the Faculty in terms of how we deal with cases of academic dishonesty.

7.
Faculty Recruitment Brochure

D. Jobin-Bevans stated that he will be putting together a brochure to promote our Faculty at various events such as OUF. He requested that all Chairs/Director submit pertinent information to him about their department/school using approximately 50 words or less. Discussion followed.

8.
Departmental/School Reports

i) History

It was moved by M. Beaulieu and seconded by R. Koster that Dr. Geoffrey Hudson be reappointed as Internal Adjunct with the Department of History for a four-year term.

                                                                             Carried.

It was moved by M. Beaulieu and seconded by R. Martin that Ms. Sarah Janes be appointed as Professional Associate with the Department of History for a four-year term.

                                                                             Carried.

It was moved by M. Beaulieu and seconded by I. Lem©e that Ms. Christina Wakefield be appointed as Professional Associate with the Department of History for a four-year term.

                                                                             Carried.

It was moved by M. Beaulieu and seconded by B. Vernier-Larochette that following calendar request be approved: BA History (online), (Tracking Number 2013-SOC-2311).

                                                                             Carried.

It was moved by M. Beaulieu and seconded by R. Koster that following calendar changes be approved: Graduate Changes, (Tracking Number 2013-SOC-2310).

                                                                             Carried.

It was moved by M. Beaulieu and seconded by I. Lem©e that following calendar changes be approved: Prerequisite Updates, (Tracking Number 2013-SOC-2308).

                                                                             Carried.

It was moved by M. Beaulieu and seconded by R. Martin that following calendar changes be approved: Undergraduate, (Tracking Number 2013-SOC-2309).

                                                                             Carried.

ii) Sociology

It was moved by J. Jarman and seconded by R. Martin that following calendar change be approved: Name Change for SOCI 2221, (Tracking Number 2013-SOC-2312).

                                                                             Carried.

It was moved by J. Jarman and seconded by M. Richardson that following calendar change be approved: Name Course for SOCI 4XXX, (Tracking Number 2013-SOC-2312).

                                                                             Carried.

9.
Orillia Report

T. Kaiser reported the following:

1. Orillia has exceeded enrolment expectations this year with 1,300 students and 12
     transfer students from Georgian.
2. Eighty-three FCE's are being offered this year. (No change from last year.) There are
     now students in each of the year levels.
3. The Social Sciences and Humanities faculty there received five SSHRC grants.
4. They are offering a new program called Canadian Studies.
5. People are looking for direction and are waiting to see how things, "shake out."

10.
Other Business

i) ONCAT Report - A. den Otter
A. den Otter reported that Lakehead University has received funding from ONCAT (Ontario Council on Articulations and Transfers) to create multilateral transfer opportunities from two-year General Arts and Science diplomas at any Ontario college. So far we have visited 17 of these colleges, of which there are approximately 20. ONCAT would like us to try to give close to 2 years transfer credit for the 2 year program, similar to our agreements with Georgian College last year. The problem is that General Arts and Science programs are varied, offering much breadth but limited depth. The next step in our project involves talking to Chairs to discuss program transfer possibilities.

ii) BA History Online
R. Berg stated that we should utilize all electronic resources we have in the classrooms. If students want to declare a major, they can do so through Desire2Learn. He stated that this was worthwhile to pursue.

11.
Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 12:20 pm, moved by M. Richardson and J. Jarman.

                            Carried.

ATTENDANCE

Thunder Bay Campus

M. Beaulieu
D. McPherson
J.M. Richardson
S.D. Stone
J. Jarman
B. McMillan
A. Shaw
B. Vernier-Larochette
I. Lem©e
N. Dumas
R. Martin
L. Chambers
R. Koster
D. Jobin-Bevans
D. Ivison
W. Chahal
J. Liu
Z. Wai
D. Misina
A. Carastathis
N. Verrelli
R. Berg
G. Siddall

Orillia Campus

A. den Otter
M. Stevenson
S. Islam
T. Kaiser

REGRETS

none

Faculty Meeting Thursday, November 29, 2007

Date:

Thursday, November 29, 2007 - 12:00am

Location:

ATAC 5035

Agenda:

Subject: COUNCIL MEETING

There will be a meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007 AT 1:30 P.M. IN ROOM 5035 (ATAC BUILDING).

AGENDA

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. Approval of the October Minutes.

3. Business Arising from the Minutes.

4. Registrar's Report.

5. Graduands.

6. Dean's Report.

7. Departmental Reports.

i) (doc. 1)

Inquiry into Interprofessional Health Education Calendar Change.

ii)

Departmental Calendar Changes - Modular Degrees.

ii (doc. 2)

Regulations

ii(a) (doc. 3)

Economics

ii(b) (doc. 4)

English

ii(c) (doc. 5)

Languages

ii(d) (doc. 6)

History

ii(e) (doc. 7)

Philosophy

ii(f) (doc. 8)

Political Science

ii(g) (doc. 9)

Psychology

ii(h) (doc. 10)

Sociology

ii(i) (doc. 11)

Women's Studies

iii) (doc. 12)

Native Language Calendar Changes.

iv) (doc. 13)

Philosophy

v) (doc. 14)

Political Science

vi) (doc. 15)

Visual Arts

vii) (doc. 16)

Women's Studies Calendar Changes

8. Other Business.

i) (doc. 17)

Upcoming On-Campus Prospective Student Recruitment Events.

ii)

A motion to create an ad hoc subcommittee to investigate the development of a program in cultural or film or media studies.

9. Adjournment.

__________________________________

VICTOR SMITH

Chair, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council.

:jv

Minutes:

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2007

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the ATAC Board Room 5035.

V. Smith welcomed Orillia colleagues and called the meeting to order.

1.

Approval of Agenda

It was moved by J. Leggatt and seconded by T. Dufresne that the agenda be approved with the following additions:

.under item 6, Departmental Reports :

i)

delete:

.Philosophy Department - Modular Degree Calendar Changes

ii)

add:

.Visual Arts Department - Calendar Changes

Carried.

2.

Approval of the Minutes

It was moved by G. Siddall and seconded by C. Southcott that the minutes of September 13th be approved.

Carried.

3.

Business Arising from the Minutes

There was none.

4.

Registrar's Report

i)

Registration

Registration is still ongoing until October 28^th.

ii)

Academic Appeals Policy

There is a time-line error in the Policy section for academic appeals on the internet. The section on academic appeals in the calendar is correct. The corrected internet version should read that the fall courses may be appealed until March 1^st, and the winter, spring and summer courses may be appealed until October 1^st. The current policy on the internet gives a time line of 20 working days and is not correct.

iii)

February Family Day Holiday

The recent government holiday announcement does not interfere with any faculty schedule except Education. This holiday will fall during the normal February break period.

iv)

Dean's List/President's List Student Awards

The matter of Dean's Awards, which are presented to students with averages of 80% or more, and President's Awards, which are presented to students with averages of 90% or more, was discussed at the last Deans' Council. Faculties are being asked to consider how to best make these selections. A system should be in place by May for students at all levels.

A discussion followed.

Because different faculties have different grading systems for students, it was suggested that a university-wide computerized statistical model could be developed to ensure fair selections.

Council recommended that a common computerized statistical model be adopted for all faculties when selecting Dean's and President's student awards.

5.

Dean's Report

i)

PTR Files

PTR files are in. The total of 11 SS&H files consists of 2 for renewal, 5 for tenure and promotion to Associate Professor and 4 for promotion to Professor.

10 merit applications are in from the faculty.

The Vice-President (Academic) announced a total of 50 merit applications.

ii)

Space

PACI will be discussed at the upcoming Space Committee. Some of the proposals include:

.a law school

.the Faculty of Education

.Continuing Education and Distributed Learning

.Visual Arts

.Research Institute in Globalization and Culture.

iii)

Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee

Two new SS&H representatives have been selected to serve on SUSC. They are C. Parkes and B. Vernier-Larochette. Currently there is no chair, but it is hoped that this will change at the next meeting.

iv)

Celebration of Research and Scholarly Activity

A celebration of SS&H research and scholarly activity will take place on November 16^th from 1-3 pm in the Agora. It was felt that such a display could highlight more attention on faculty activity. Currently there is a research week in March that focuses attention on all academic units. A call for participants by October 22^nd has been circulated.

It is expected that the celebration will become an annual activity. Suggestions for a program and ideas will be gladly received. It is hoped that the music and visual arts participation as well as a rotating visual screen will enhance the displays. Those who are expert in such set ups have been asked to assist.

vi)

Academic Restructuring

Ongoing discussion at Deans' Council regarding academic restructuring has included the suggestion that the Department of Psychology might move into a newly proposed Health Sciences Faculty. Because of Psychology's traditional place in Social Sciences and Humanities and its large enrolment, such a change will greatly impact the Faculty.

T. Dunk asked chairs to bring this matter forward for discussion at departmental meetings. An analysis of the benefits and costs will provide a better understanding of the impact. Other departments, schools and faculties are also being asked to consider differing structural ideas.

Discussion followed.

vii)

Graduate Coordinators

At the last Deans' Council, David Hare provided a survey of graduate office space noting that only 20 to 30% of space is currently used. If this is not corrected, the space in question may be reassigned. Residence space is full and more residence rooms are required. It was emphasized that graduate offices should be used to the maximum in order to ensure their continued use. Students should be reminded of the need to use this space.

Discussion followed which included a question on the method used by David Hare for his survey of graduate student offices. Currently, a space inventory is underway. A report should be available in December and will assist clarifying conflicting space information.

viii)

Ad Hoc Committee on Film Studies

Students' request for a film studies program was noted at the Ontario Universities Fair.

An initial meeting will take place with a group from the faculty to discuss a university film studies program. There was not a general participation call because of the preliminary stage of

the initiative. There will be a look at other programs to see how they might fit into such a program.

ix)

Lisa Richardson's Memorial Service

Lisa's service will be held on Friday, October 26^th at St. John's Anglican Church on Pearl Street.

x)

Modular Degrees

It was decided that discussion and motions surrounding modular degrees will be postponed until November's Council meeting. Some reasons for this are: 1) The Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies is not yet ready to propose changes. 2) A preliminary meeting with Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism is required to deal with cross-programming. 3) At this time, Music and Visual Arts do wish to participate in modular degrees.

Discussion followed.

6.

Departmental Reports

i)

Department of English

i-a

The Modular Degree motion was removed.

i-b

It was moved by J. Leggatt and seconded by H. Smith that the changes to Fourth Year English Courses in Literary Theory be approved.

Carried.

i-c

It was moved by J. Leggatt and seconded by J. Roth that the English course changes be approved.

Carried.

ii)

Orillia

It was moved by A. den Otter and seconded by D. Bonar that the Orillia multidisciplinary studies: inquiry calendar changes be approved.

Carried.

iii)

Women's Studies

iii-a

It was moved by H. Smith and seconded by P. Wakewich that the Women's Studies course and cross-listings changes be approved.

Carried.

iii-b

It was moved by H. Smith and seconded by P. Wakewich that the Women's Studies proposed revised course offerings be approved.

Carried.

iii-c

It was moved by H. Smith and seconded by M. Beaulieu that the Women's Studies honours BA be approved.

Carried.

iii-d

It was moved by H. Smith and seconded by P. Jasen that the Women's Studies four year BA be approved.

Carried.

iv)

Psychology

iv-a

It was moved by G. Hayman and seconded by M. Beaulieu that the Psychology changes to the undergraduate program be approved.

Carried.

iv-b

It was moved by G. Hayman and seconded by H. Smith that the notable changes to Ph.D. admission criteria and addition of a Ph.D. course be approved.

Carried.

iv-c

It was moved by G. Hayman and seconded by G. Siddall that the other calendar changes to Psychology course descriptions be approved.

Carried.

v)

Visual Arts

Because there was no representation from Visual Arts, the proposed calendar changes were deferred to the next meeting.

7.

Any Other Business

There was none.

8.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.

ATTENDANCE

Thunder Bay Campus

M. Beaulieu

T. Dufresne

T. Dunk

A. Foshay

D. Hayes

G. Hayman

S. Islam

P. Jasen

J. Leggatt

J. Roth

G. Siddall

C. Southcott

B. Strang

H. Smith

V. Smith

P. Wakewich

Orillia Campus

A. den Otter

D. Bonar

L. Clement

REGRETS

E. Auger

M. MacLean

S.D. Stone

Faculty Meeting Thursday, October 16, 2008

Date:

Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 12:00am

Location:

ATAC 5035

Agenda:

Date: October 6, 2008

To: Members, Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

From: Victor Smith, Chair, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council

Subject: COUNCIL MEETING

There will be a meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008 AT 12 NOON IN ROOM 5035 (ATAC BUILDING).

AGENDA

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. Approval of the September Minutes.

3. Business Arising from the Minutes.

4. Registrar's Report.

5. Dean's Report.

6. Departmental Reports.

7. Orillia Report.

8. Other Business.

9. Adjournment.

_________________________________

VICTOR SMITH, Chair, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council.

Minutes:

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, September 19, 2008 at 12 noon in the ATAC Board Room 5035.

V. Smith welcomed Orillia colleagues and called the meeting to order.

1.

Approval of Agenda

It was moved by P. Jasen and seconded by J. Leggatt that the revised agenda be approved.

Carried.

2.

Approval of the Minutes

It was moved by M. MacLean and seconded by R. Holmes that the minutes of May 6^th be approved.

Carried.

3.

Business Arising from the Minutes

There was none.

4.

Introduction of New Colleagues

G. Siddall introduced S. Viitala as new recording Secretary for Faculty Council and new Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities. She asked the Orillia faculty present to introduce themselves.

5.

Registrar's Report

i)

Registration

A. Foshay reported that their office was up-to-date with registration forms.

ii)

BA General

There was discussion about the movement of Psychology courses to the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, and Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism to the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities and how it is affecting the General BA Program. M. MacLean also mentioned the Gerontology program as the shifting of academic units affects that program as well.

iii)

Enrolment

Enrolment to date is 7,200 students, (includes grad students, Orillia and NOSM), which is about the same as last year. There was discussion about how Visual Arts students are "claimed" through Education, and that there is a need to be able to get the "true" numbers. A. Foshay will follow up on how students are counted.

6.

Dean's Report

1. Languages - new home after the fire. Thanks to those who offered space.

2. Modular Degree - has reached Senate Budget; the Chair of Senate Budget has contacted me to ask whether changes need to be made to reflect the changes in our Faculty composition.

3. General BA and Psychology--students can take only four courses outside of the Social Sciences and Humanities; this is a problem since many Gen BA students take Psychology courses.

4. NESSE -representative who is interested to follow up on the data generated about our programs.

5. International Relations Committee Representative - Meet once a month; someone with contacts overseas.

6. Strategic Research Plan--

1) The Deans have been asked to establish specific research clusters in order to enhance our identifiable strengths.

2) All Faculties are being encouraged to designate one coordinator of research to facilitate research activities.

7. Class size and offerings--Deans will be asked to ask Chairs what courses they want to offer and why.

8. New ad campaign for the university--"I will think for myself"

9. University Fair--next weekend.

10. Academic Advising--I would like to set up a meeting with Chairs and Academic Advising--could be next Council meeting.

7.

Departmental Reports

i)

Outdoor Recreation, Parks & Tourism - Request for Calendar Changes

It was moved by B. Cuthbertson and seconded by H. Smith that the proposed graduate calendar change as it relates to Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism be approved.

Carried.

It was moved by B. Cuthbertson and seconded by M. Richardson that the proposed undergraduate calendar change as it relates to Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism, (Concurrent Degree with Education), be approved.

D. McPherson pointed out that the university calendar lists "Native Studies" as a teachable, but that the University does not offer Native Studies, but rather Indigenous Learning. G. Siddall said she would follow up with the Dean of Education.

Carried.

ii)

Political Science - Appointment of Adjunct Professor

It was moved by S. Islam and seconded by G. Munro that K. Cleghorn be approved as an External Adjunct Professor in the Department of Political Science.

Carried.

iii)

Sociology - Request for Calendar Change

It was moved by S.D. Stone and seconded by H. Smith that Religious Studies 3503 YA be changed from a full-year course into a half-year course.

Carried.

8.

Orillia Report

A. den Otter reported that the student enrolment had increased this year. There are now 22 full-time faculty with a total number of 35, 14 of which are in Social Sciences and Humanities. The total number of FCE's taught is now 79. Orillia is in the process of planning a program on the Environment. Anyone interested or has ideas is asked to submit them to this committee. The plan should be in place by November and will be circulated to all members. The committee requires feedback on all programs and this can be sent directly to G. Siddall.

9.

Other Business

i)

Audio/Visual Resources

S. Stone raised the issue of how difficult it is to get videos on DVD's to show in class. You used to be able to call Tom Austin and he would do it. There is currently no way on campus to rent videos. Discussion followed about site licences and copyright agreements, and the need to identify a unit on campus to take the role of administering use of copyrighted A/V materials.

ii)

Contract Lecturer Office Space

R. Berg raised a concern about office space for two of his Contract Lecturers. This seems to be an ongoing problem and wanted to know if anyone else was in a similar situation. There was a suggestion about using office space left vacant by faculty members on sabbatical or other types of leaves. G. Siddall indicated that she was pursuing the issue with the Space Committee.

10.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

ATTENDANCE

Thunder Bay Campus

M. Beaulieu

R. Berg

A. Carastathis

G. Colton

A. Foshay

R. Holmes

S. Islam

D. Ivison

P. Jason

R. Koster

J. Leggatt

H. Lemelin

M. MacLean

D. McPherson

M. Nisenholt

G. Munro

J.M. Richardson

Dr. V. Schonberger

G. Siddall

H. Smith

V. Smith

B. Stolar

S.D. Stone

Orillia Campus

A. den Otter

L. Clement

H. Fung

K. Willison

REGRETS

D. Jobin-Bevans

R. Martin

J. Blahuta

Faculty Meeting Thursday, October 18, 2007

Date:

Thursday, October 18, 2007 - 12:00am

Location:

ATAC 5035

Agenda:

There will be a meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2007 AT 9:00 A.M. IN ROOM 5035 (ATAC BUILDING).

AGENDA

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. Approval of the September Minutes.

3. Business Arising from the Minutes.

4. Registrar's Report

5. Dean's Report.

6. Departmental Reports.

i)

Departmental Calendar Changes

-English (doc. 1), (doc. 2),(doc. 3)

-Orillia Multidisciplinary Studies (doc. 4)

-philosophy (doc. 5)

-women's studies (doc. 6,7,8,9)

-psychology (doc. 10,11)

7. Other Business.

8. Adjournment.

__________________________________

VICTOR SMITH

Chair, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council.

:jv

Minutes:

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the ATAC Board Room 3004.

A video conference was set up and will now be in place permanently to allow Orillia faculty to participate. V. Smith welcomed Orillia colleagues and called the meeting to order.

1.

Approval of Agenda

It was moved by B. Strang and seconded by M. Richardson that the agenda be approved with the following additions:

.under item 10, Departmental Reports, add:

i)

.English Department - Adjunct Professor (Internal) - Dr. Jenny Roth

ii).

History Department - i) Calendar Changes and ii) Adjunct Professors - Dr. E. Epp and Dr. P.

Raffo.

Carried.

2.

Approval of the Minutes

It was moved by J. Leggatt and seconded by M. Richardson that the minutes of May 14th be approved.

Carried.

Business Arising from the Minutes

There was none.

4.

Introduction of New Colleagues

The following new faculty colleagues were introduced at the meeting:

English:

Dr. Douglas Hayes

History:

Prof. Michel Beaulieu

Dr. Jane Nicholas

Dr. Daphne Bonar (Orillia)

Political Science:

Dr. Charles Conteh

Sociology:

Dr. A. Puddephatt

Dr. Kevin Willison (Orillia)

Women's Studies:

Dr. J. Roth

5.

Registrar's Report

Anna Foshay reported.

i)

A list of graduands who were not on the original May graduand list was distributed. All graduands on this list have graduated with their degrees.

ii)

Currently 300-400 'Request for Change in Registration' forms are being processed as quickly as possible.

iii)

Classes, which are at capacity according to room size and have excess students, will be relocated as soon as rooms can be arranged to accommodate them.

iv)

The last date for course additions is September 20^th; for dropping courses, the deadline is November 2^nd.

6.

Faculty Council Meeting Schedule 2007-08

T. Dunk asked for approval of the Council meeting schedule. Generally, members had no problem with the proposed dates. A. Foshay noted that the May 15^th graduand meeting might have to change.

7.

SS&H Key Dates 2007-08

T. Dunk reviewed the chart of faculty key dates. He pointed out that the merit application deadline is October 15^th.

8.

Modular Degrees

B. Strang spoke on the state of the modular degree process which began over a year ago. He explained that a modular degree will accommodate current student demands and eventually eliminate the need for complex calendar changes.

Modular Degree Committee discussions have been ongoing with the inclusion of the Science and Education faculties. The goal is to put into place departmental modular degree calendar changes. It is expected that the entire process may take up to two years to complete and the Registrar's Office will provide a vital link.

A discussion followed.

The uniqueness of Orillia's program was noted. The term 'specialization' used in the support document was discussed.

It was moved by B. Strang and seconded by J. Leggatt that the modular degree proposal be approved in principal.

Carried.

The next stage, the approval of individual departmental calendar entries, will proceed at the October Faculty Council meeting. The meeting will take place on Thursday, October 18^th. Members were asked to note the time lines for these calendar changes.

9.

Dean's Report

i)

Thanks

T. Dunk thanked Bruce Strang, Mike Richardson and Judy Vogrig for their assistance over the past four months of his term.

ii)

Enrolment Figures

.T. Dunk reported on enrolment figures from the last meeting of Deans' Council. Generally, university first-year enrolments are up while they are down in third and fourth year. The November 2006 total was 7,596. Currently the 2007 total is 7,482 (down by 114). Orillia enrolment is over 302. Graduate student numbers are up by 50 students. There are 93 full-time graduate students. Part-time graduate enrolment has decreased.

iii)

Space

.It is hoped that those moving to the second floor of the Ryan Building will be in their offices by Christmas.

.Admissions and Recruitment are in the process of moving into the NOTC Building.

.There is a memo of intent between the University and the Lakehead School Board with regard to the occupancy of the Port Arthur Collegiate Institute. It is hoped that PACI space can be made useable by next September. Suggestions are welcomed.

.With regard to a permanent Orillia site, negotiations are in progress.

iv)

Student Orientation

The general consensus is that orientation went well. It was pointed out that participation in student meetings is not optional.

v)

SUSC

The Chair of SUSC has resigned. Currently, the academic plan is an important agenda item. There are no members from our faculty on this Committee. Deans do not vote. T. Dunk requested that those who may wish to serve as volunteers on SUSC or other Senate Committees forward their names.

vi)

SSHRC Deadline

The internal SSHRC deadline is October 1^st.

vii)

Ad Campaign

A new Lakehead University ad campaign has been launched.

viii)

Academic Restructuring

Another round of academic restructuring is forthcoming.

ix)

Hiring for Next Year

The process for full-time tenure-track positions has been completed over the summer. It was noted that of the 11 faculty positions requested for SS&H, 7 received approval. The Orillia campus received one for history and psychology. English was not successful. For the Thunder Bay campus, english, history, art/history and two psychology positions were approved. Others who received approval are kinesiology, social work, education, software engineering, human resources and marketing.

An omnibus ad will be placed in the September University Affairs and CAUT postings. Application deadlines for these positions should be late October or mid-December.

Council members commended Deans' Council for this year's early decision-making process for full-time tenure-stream positions.

10.

Departmental Reports

i)

English Adjunct Professor (Internal)

It was moved by J. Leggatt and seconded by B. Strang that Dr. J. Roth be approved as an Adjunct Professor (Internal) in the Department of English.

Carried.

ii)

History Calendar Changes

It was moved by B. Strang and seconded by H. Smith that the history calendar changes go forward.

Carried.

History Adjunct Professors

It was moved by B. Strang and seconded by G. Hayman that Dr. E. Epp and Dr. P. Raffo be approved as Adjunct Professors in the Department of History.

Carried.

11.

Other Business

There was none.

12.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.

ATTENDANCE

Thunder Bay Campus

E. Auger

M. Beaulieu

G. Colton

C. Conteh

T. Dufresne

T. Dunk

A. Foshay

D. Hayes

G. Hayman

S. Islam

D. Ivison

J. Leggatt

J. Nicholas

M-N. Rinne

J.M. Richardson

C. Southcott

B. Strang

H. Smith

V. Smith

Orillia Campus

A. den Otter

D. Bonar

K. Willison

REGRETS

P. Jasen

M. MacLean

B. Stolar

S.D. Stone

Faculty Meeting Thursday, October 21, 2010

Date:

Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 12:00am

Location:

ATAC 5035

Agenda:

   MEMORANDUM

Date:       October 21, 2010

To:   Members, Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

From:   Victor Smith, Chair, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council

Subject:    COUNCIL MEETING

There will be a meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010 AT 9:00 AM TO 11:00 AM IN ROOM 5035 (ATAC BUILDING).

                   AGENDA

1.   Approval of Agenda.

2.   Approval of the April 26, 2010 Minutes.

3.   Business Arising from the Minutes.

4.   Registrar's Report.

5.   Dean's Report.

6.   Departmental/School Reports.
   i) Women's Studies - Calendar Changes - Graduate Changes (click on link)
   ii) Philosophy - Calendar Changes (click on link)
   iii) Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism - ORPT 5734 - ORPT 5735 - ORPT 4815 - ORPT 4311

ORPT 4371 - ORPT 4415 - ORPT 4732 - ORPT 5371

              ORPT 5515 - ORPT 5555 (click on links)
   iv) Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism - External Adjunct Professor Renewal - Dr. L. Hunt
   v) Sociology - External Adjunct Professor - Dr. R. Ariss (see support documents)
   vi) English - Calendar Changes (see support documents)
   vii) English - Internal Adjunct Renewal - Dr. J. Roth

7.   Orillia Report.

8.   Other Business.
   i) My Info - Incomplete Grades - R. Berg

9.   Adjournment.

_________________________________
VICTOR SMITH, Chair, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council.

Minutes:

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
April 26, 2010

APPROVED

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on April 26, 2010 at 10:00 am in the ATAC Board Room 5035.

1.
Approval of Agenda

It was moved by H. Smith and seconded by J. Leggatt that the revised agenda be approved.

                                                                             Carried.

2.
Approval of the Minutes

It was moved by P. Jasen and seconded by A. den Otter that the minutes of January 7, 2010, be approved.

                                                                             Carried.

3.
Business Arising from Minutes

i) Hiring Possibilities
A discussion was held with regard to hiring for our Faculty. It was stated that in order to gain approval to hire tenure track appointments, we will need to provide evidence that we actually need them. It would be helpful to have the number of students that were turned away, and to have wait lists for all courses. It was noted that two term appointments were renewed. A suggestion was made to gather information about our graduates with regard to careers so we can show people, (students, parents), what kind of jobs they are qualified for. Also, the Ontario government has placed a cap on the number of teachers graduating this year which has an effect on our enrolment. It was also noted that we are now able count Concurrent Education students as our majors. D. McPherson made mention that our Faculty needs to be involved in policy development as it relates to the "Ring of Fire" project. There was also mention of more collaboration between colleges and universities in the coming years.

ii) Orillia Hiring

See Orillia Report.

4.
Registrar's Report

B. Winter was not able to attend the meeting. S. Viitala will send out an email from B. Winter to all Chairs/Director.

Announcement:

R. Robson announced that there will be a conference in Winnipeg and all are welcome to attend. (See poster of June 17, 2010)

5.
Dean's Report for Faculty Council

April 26, 2010 - ATAC 5035
1.   Budget: As you know, I was asked to make a 3% cut this year. I was able to do that without cutting any departmental budgets or my own sessional budget. We did not, however, receive any tenure-track appointments for this year on this campus, and we are down 10 positions over the last two years. Clearly we are not going to be able to get those positions back quickly. So we need to do three things: continue to make the case to upper administration for our need to replace the positions we have lost; be strategic about how we can manage with the loss of so many positions in the meantime; ramp up our recruiting and retention efforts.

2.   Major change to staffing OUF this year. For every person a Dean funds to go there,
Recruitment will send an additional person. That means if I can fund 3, we can send 6. I think we should do that.

3.   I attended a meeting of Canadian Deans of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences this weekend, and most of the speakers who had been invited spoke in fairly grim terms about the future of the social sciences and especially the humanities in the next 10-50 years. They cited a major change in demographics--aging baby boomers needing support and not enough of a workforce to provide that support. More pressure on young people to enter the workforce and pay taxes; more pressure on universities to explicitly prepare students to enter the workforce.    I suspect there is some truth to that, and so what we need to do is increase the volume and regularity with which we make the case for the value of our degrees, both in terms of career-preparation and boosting the economy and in terms of educating citizens who will enter the workforce--or other activities--with critical thinking skills and knowledge about history, language, art, social systems, ideology, political systems, cultures that equip them to be aware of and engaged in issues around social justice and the environment--things we claim we already do at Lakehead. And that needs to become part of our recruitment and retention strategy. We also have colleges in Ontario making a very well organized bid to expand degree opportunities, so that they can offer baccalaureate degrees like ours. The executive heads are working on this--they see it as a serious threat to our own sustainability.

4. I have a meeting this week with the new VP Advancement, Lee Gould. I am looking forward to talking to him about the challenges for fundraising for our faculty, but also the opportunities. I will keep you posted.

5. I also attended the annual meeting of the Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences last month. One of the key issues there was proposed new program architecture for SSHRC. Monica Flegel was soliciting responses from us all on that, but if you didn't respond to Monica, you can still send your thoughts to SSHRC. The official deadline for doing so has passed, but they have said they still welcome input, and will be touring universities fairly soon to get more feedback. If you haven't checked out the proposal, I urge you to do so--you can access it on the SSHRC website. Another issue that came up had to do with health research and to which council grants dealing with health research should go. The president of CIHR was there, and he said that it should come to CIHR if it had a direct application to improving the health of Canadians. When pushed on whether an analysis of representations of disease in Shakespeare's plays would be seen as having a direct application, he hesitated, but the thinking seemed to be that such research would be funded by SSHRC not CIHR, and that SSHRC is indeed still funding health research, but only certain kinds. They admitted that they are still figuring this out, and recommended contacting them for assistance with the best place to submit a proposal.

6. Strategic planning--the meeting had to be postponed. We will be meeting soon, and will have a report to make at the next council meeting.

Respectfully submitted by Dr. Gillian Siddall, Dean, Social Sciences and Humanities.

6. Departmental/School Reports

i) Northern Studies - Calendar Changes

It was moved by H. Smith and seconded by S.D. Stone that the Undergraduate calendar change be approved.
Carried.

8.
Orillia Report

A. den Otter thanked everyone involved in the hiring process which is currently in various stages. The files are now in Thunder Bay, and most will be short-listed by May 7. They will post for contract lecturers by May 31. A. den Otter clarified that C. Rimke, Orillia Campus, will be organizing the interviews.

9.
Other Business
i) Academic Dishonesty

G. Siddall stated that the policy is posted on the web. Discussion followed about the process and it was stated that we must be consistent in the process and how we handle it. It was also stated that faculty member should not be imposing "zeros" themselves. Departments/Schools should keep a list of those students accused of academic dishonesty. Each name should be submitted to the Dean as well. It was decided that everyone should think about this, and remember to be consistent in the treatment of this issue and to be respectful of students.

ii) External Adjuncts - Orillia Campus

There was discussion about whether faculty on term appointments can be made adjunct professors so that they are eligible to apply for tri-council funding It was decided that P. Jasen would seek a statement from administration to define the guidelines.

10.
Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11.45 am.

ATTENDANCE

Thunder Bay Campus
S.D. Stone
H. Smith
M.N Rinne
P. Jasen
D. Jobin-Bevans
R. Berg
J.M. Richardson
D. McPherson
M. MacLean
V. Schonberger
S.S. Islam
J. Leggatt
G. Siddall
V. Smith
D. Hannah

Orillia Campus
A. den Otter
J. Aniuk
K. Willison

REGRETS
B. Cuthbertson
M. Beaulieu
G. Colton
A. Carastathis
B. Winter

Faculty Meeting Thursday, September 13, 2007

Date:

Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 12:00am

Location:

ATAC 3004

Agenda:

Subject: COUNCIL MEETING

There will be a meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2007 AT 9:00 A.M. IN ROOM 3004 (ATAC BUILDING).

AGENDA

1. Approval of Agenda.

2. Approval of the May Minutes.

3. Business Arising from the Minutes.

4. Introduction of New Colleagues.

(CHAIRS: Please invite new colleagues to this meeting and please be prepared

to introduce and welcome them to our Council.)

5. Registrar's Report.

6. Faculty Council Meeting Schedule 2007-08. (doc. 1)

7. SS&H Key Dates 2007-08. (doc. 2)

8. Modular Degrees. (item for decision)

9. Dean's Report.

10. Departmental Reports.

11. Other Business.

12. Adjournment.

__________________________________

VICTOR SMITH

Chair, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council.

:jv

Minutes:

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Monday, May 14, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. in the ATAC Board Room 5035.

B. Strang, Acting Chair in the absence of V. Smith, called the meeting to order.

1.

Approval of Agenda

It was moved by M. MacLean and seconded by E. Auger that the agenda be approved with a change in order, beginning with an announcement by M. Richardson and followed by the Registrar's Report.

Carried.

2.

Dr. Geoffrey Engholm

M. Richardson announced the passing of Dr. Geoffrey Engholm, Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, who served as a faculty member from 1968 to 1984.

3.

Registrar's Report

A. Foshay, Registrar, distributed the list of graduands for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. She asked that members review the list and advise her of any errors or omissions.

It was moved by S. Islam and seconded by G. Hayes that the corrected list of graduands be approved.

Carried.

Enabling Motion

It was moved by R. Holmes and seconded by S.D. Stone that, as standing policy, the Dean of the Faculty, the Chair of the Department and the Registrar be empowered to approve graduands who do not appear on the convocation list, but who are found to have completed all of the requirements for their undergraduate degrees and diplomas by the day of convocation and that similarly, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Chair of the Department and the Registrar be empowered to approved graduate degrees and diplomas; and that such graduands be placed on record by Senate at the next Senate meeting following the meeting at which graduands are normally approved.

Carried.

4.

Approval of the Minutes

It was moved by D. Ivison and seconded by C. Southcott that the minutes of April 10^th be approved.

Carried.

5.

Business Arising from the Minutes

i)

Concurrent Education Proposal

M. Richardson advised that the most recent proposal has not yet been approved by Senate. The faculty as well as Professional Schools have signed off, but Science and Environmental Studies still have some concerns. Discussion followed. Because the concurrent education proposal has not been formally ratified by Council:

It was moved by J. Leggatt and seconded by R. Holmes that the latest version of the Concurrent Education Proposal be approved in principal.

Carried.

ii)

Modular Degrees

The modular degree proposal has been progressing in consultation with the Dean of Science and Environmental Studies. The last document for consideration forwarded by L. Lovett-Doust still requires further work. Basically, the four year honours program proposal is well received, but the issue of the three year program and individual majors is not yet finalized. Consultation will continue with L. Lovett-Doust.

Discussion followed on the outstanding issues to be dealt with in order to implement modular degrees in Thunder Bay and Orillia.

6.

Dean's Report

M. Richardson reported.

i)

Psychology Ph.D.

The accreditation for the Ph.D. in Psychology has been successful.

ii)

Reception on May 9^th

A reception took place on May 9^th for 220 prospective students, their parents, the Deans and faculty representatives.

iii)

Secondment to Orillia

The request for secondment to Orillia will be forthcoming.

iv)

Space Committee

The next Space Committee meeting will take place on June 12^th to deal with specific requests for offices. Requests for office space should be forwarded to Tom Dunk.

v)

New Policies

New policy procedures to be followed with regard to:

1) hiring of full-time faculty

and

2) interview expenses for applicants

will be posted on the Vice-President (Academic) web site.

A committee is currently working on a university-wide policy for intellectual property as it relates to LUFA and graduate students.

vi)

Programs with fewer than 25 graduands

SUSC has continued with the exercise of examining programs which graduate under 25 students in its meetings of May 4^th and 11^th. Generally, there is an overall feeling of frustration across the University with regard to supplying the requested information. The confusion over the terms

'program' and 'major' has contributed to this problem. It was felt, however, that things will be worked out once the modular degree programs are implemented.

The Dean's written submission is to be forwarded to SUSC by May 29^{th and} the SUSC recommendation will be presented at the June Senate meeting. To date, 8 chairs have provided the Dean with a response to the questions from SUSC. Those who have not already responded were requested to do so at their earliest convenience. A discussion followed. It was noted that the SUSC process is in compliance with the Academic Plan.

7.

Departmental Reports

i)

Psychology Department

External Adjunct Professors.

It was moved by G. Hayman and seconded by J. Leggatt that Dr. M. Katzman and Dr. E. St. Pierre be approved as Adjunct Professors in the Department of Psychology.

Carried.

8.

Other Business

i)

Academic Dishonesty - B. Strang

B. Strang noted that many faculty members have questions with regard to the Social Sciences and Humanities plagiarism process. He suggested that an Ad Hoc Committee might clarify the current broad terms of reference and provide a range of penalties in the grey areas. The current process was explained and reference was also made to the Code of Student Behaviour. It was noted that an automatic check will take place when a name is forwarded for plagiarism to the Dean's office. After a lengthy discussion it was generally agreed that there should be some form of early education on the definition of "plagiarism" for all new students. It was also suggested that the plagiarism process be placed on the faculty web site.

It was moved by R. Holmes and seconded by T. Dufresne that instruction regarding 'plagiarism' for freshmen should be made a mandatory part of Lakehead University Orientation.

Carried.

9.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

ATTENDANCE

E. Auger

T. Dufresne

A. Foshay

G. Hayman

S. Islam

D. Ivison

J. Leggatt

M. MacLean

A. Nabarra

J.M. Richardson

C. Southcott

S.D. Stone

B. Strang

P. Wakewich

REGRETS

T. Dunk

M. Granville

R. Harpelle

K. Santerre

Faculty Meeting Thursday, September 13, 2012

Date:

Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 12:00am

Location:

ATAC 3004

Agenda:

Minutes:

Faculty Meeting Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Date:

Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 12:00am

Location:

ATAC 5035

Agenda:

There will be a meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2007 AT 1:30 P.M. IN ROOM 5035 (ATAC BUILDING).

AGENDA

1.

Approval of Agenda.

2.

Approval of the Minutes of March 9, 2007.

3.

Business Arising from the Minutes.

. CFHSS representative - Dr. Gary Boire

4.

Registrar's Report.

5.

Dean's Report.

6.

Departmental Reports.

7.

Other Business.

i)

Modular Degrees

8.

Adjournment.

__________________________________

VICTOR SMITH

Chair, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council.

Minutes:

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2007

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, March 9, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. in the ATAC Board Room 5035.

V. Smith called the meeting to order.

1.

Approval of Agenda

It was moved by G. Hayman and seconded by T. Dunk that the agenda be approved.

Carried.

2.

V. Smith welcomed Connie Nelson to the meeting.

Connie Nelson and Doug West presented the following.

i)

Report from the November Meeting of CFHSS - D. West

D. West, the faculty representative on CFHSS over the past three years, suggested that someone else should continue. He nominated Gary Boire for the post.

Some items of interest: The new Executive Director for CFHSS is Noreen Golfman. CFHSS is lobbying Ottawa for an increase in their funding and promoting the many facets that contribute to the work of CFHSS.

The full report of the November 2006 meeting can be found on the Faculty web site under "Faculty Resources."

ii)

Exploring Potential Involvement with the Food Security Research and Service Exchange Network - C. Nelson

C. Nelson provided a power point presentation to Council.

She extended an invitation to interested faculty to participate in their food security research project which has been funded by the foundation for five years. She noted that the basic purpose is to provide opportunities for students through credit courses and to get involved in community service and research activities around the area.

This research has the potential to reach across most departments in the university. It is hoped that faculty members will come together to study the research aspects of community service learning. This year alone has seen 250 students express their interest.

Two food security forums are being held on March 22^nd and March 23^rd

Further information including upcoming events and a survey study can be accessed on the following website - www.foodsecurityresearch.ca.

It was also noted that Marg Stadey is a community resource person and available to assist those who may wish to participate.

3.

Approval of the Minutes

It was moved by P. Wakewich and seconded by J. Roth that the minutes of January 12th be approved with the following correction:

.add: J. Leggatt to the attendance list.

Carried.

4.

Business Arising from the Minutes.

There was none.

4. Dean's Report

M. Richardson reported.

i)

Dean's Position

Dr. Tom Dunk has accepted the position as Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities as of May 1^st.

Mike Richardson will overlap and assist Tom Dunk until the end of May.

ii)

Thanks

On behalf of the faculty, M. Richardson thanked Dr. Bruce Strang for his service as Acting Dean over the past months. He noted that Dr. Strang will continue to assist with a few overlapping matters.

M. Richardson also thanked Professor Alain Nabarra for serving as Acting Dean for the first two weeks of his appointment while he was off campus.

iii)

Council Agenda

M. Richardson noted that A. Foshay has requested that she be allowed to report to Council on upcoming matters. "Registrar's Report" will become a permanent item for the Faculty Council agenda.

vi)

Course Evaluations

Course evaluations are underway and under control.

vii)

Policy for Reservists

Upper administration is working on a university-wide policy for student reservists. Questions about this can be directed to Maria Dufresene of the Vice-President (Academic's) office.

viii)

Business Course

University of Toronto's Rotman's School of Management is offering a 'bridge to business' program for 3^rd and 4^th year students from June 4 - 29, 2007. Those interested should leave a message with Judy Vogrig.

ix)

LUNS Association

The LUNS Association will be holding a Pow Wow on March 9, 10 and 11. All are welcome.

x)

Software Request Deadline

Requests for new or updated software required for the Spring 2007 session must be submitted by March 15^th to the TSC helpdesk. TSC requires a sufficient amount of time to analyze software enhancements. A form is to be filled and then brought to the Helpdesk to ensure that applications are available for the Spring session.

xi)

Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee and the Senate Academic Committee

. a preliminary recommendation for minor programs is to come from SUSC to the Senate Academic Committee. The process is still at the committee stage.

.the Senate Academic Committee is planning to recommend changes in the regulations for reporting of DEFs and INCs.

.programs with less than 25 graduates as well as minor programs are being reviewed by SUSC on March 23rd. Deans have been asked to consult with their academic units. A lengthy discussion followed. Input by departments prior to March 23rd was requested.

xii)

Budget

B. Strang reported that he and T. Dunk have met with the Vice-President (Academic) regarding the Faculty budget. He noted an encouraging response because SS&H departmental requests were kept conservative and reasonable. The final report on the budget and sabbatical requests will follow next week.

5. Departmental Reports

Calendar Changes

.Psychology

It was moved by Gordon Hayman and seconded by S.D. Stone that the Psychology calendar changes be approved.

Carried.

6. Other Business

i

Ambassador Program

M. Richardson noted that the student ambassador program was searching for current Lakehead students to represent each of the faculties/programs on campus. He asked that departments assist with contacting such students. The Orientation website (www.orientation.lakeheadu.ca) and the Volunteers section will provide the details.

7. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

ATTENDANCE

D. Jobin-Bevans

A. Carastathis

T. Dunk

E. Epp

G. Hayman

S. Islam

J. Leggatt

J. Roth

M. MacLean

G. Munro

A. Nabarra

M. Nisenholt

J.M. Richardson

K. Santerre

S.D. Stone

V. Smith

B. Strang

P. Wakewich

D. West

GUESTS

C. Nelson

REGRETS

D. Ivison

Faculty Meeting Tuesday, April 11, 2006

Date:

Tuesday, April 11, 2006 - 12:00am

Location:

ATAC 5035

Agenda:

Subject: COUNCIL MEETING

There will be a meeting of the Council of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities ON TUESDAY, APRIL 11TH AT 1:30 P.M. IN ROOM 5035 (ATAC BUILDING).

AGENDA

1. Approval of Agenda

2. Approval of the March 17th Minutes

3. Business Arising from the Minutes

4. Dean's Report

5. Departmental and Committee Reports:

i Calendar Changes:

Economics - calendar changes

6. Other Business.

i Adjunct Professor - English - Dr. Kim Fedderson

7. Adjournment.

___________________________________

BRUCE STRANG

Chair, Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty Council.

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Minutes:

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2006

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, March 17, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. in the ATAC Board Room 5035.

K. Fedderson called the meeting to order noting the following:

i)

In the absence of B. Strang, H. Smith chaired the meeting.

ii)

Council welcomed Matt Granville and Kimberley Santerre. They have accepted an invitation to join the Faculty Council as LUSU student representatives as noted under item III C of the Council Constitution. They are full-voting council members.

1. Approval of Agenda

It was moved by J. Leggatt and seconded by G. Siddall that the agenda be approved.

Carried.

2. Approval of the Minutes

It was moved by A. den Otter and seconded by A. Carastathis that the Minutes of February 17th be approved with the following changes:

i

p. 2, i:

p. 2, 4 iii

.Orillia Task Force should replace Orillia opening attendees.

ii

Attendance

.add: G. Siddall

Carried.

3. Business Arising from the Minutes.

i) Dean's Search Update

R. Farrell and H. Smith spoke to Council noting that the Committee had met. They explained that they were currently working through the wording of the immediate criteria in the categories outlined in the Vice-President Academic's draft. At the next meeting, they expect to finalize criteria as they wait for the applicants to come in.

ii) Cross-Listed Course Designations.

In the absence of P. Wakewich, H. Smith reported that Women's Studies did not want to stand alone with regard to cross-listed course designations and that a possible first step would be for

P. Wakewich to discuss the issue with the Senate Undergrad Studies Committee. A motion from

Council followed.

It was moved by K. Fedderson and seconded by S. D. Stone that P. Wakewich represents the faculty interests on cross-listed course designations to the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee as well as the Enrolment Management group.

Carried.

4. Dean's Report

i Acting Dean

K. Fedderson reported that an Acting Faculty Dean had not yet been appointed, but an announcement is expected early next week.

5. Departmental Reports

i Calendar Changes - Education

G. Siddell spoke to Council. Based on meetings of the subcommittee, Education representatives, D. Kerr, and F. Blaikie, have put together the current draft of education courses for consideration.

It was moved by G. Siddell and seconded by A. den Otter that Council approve these courses.

Carried.

ii Calendar Changes - English

There was a discussion of budget implications for the Reading Culture course. $3,000 has been donated to assist with costs ($500 from Education and $2500 from the Northern Film Association). As long as the association continues to make money, there is a commitment to donate funds. Currently, the Senate Budget Committee is looking at the site license issue and hopefully, the Vice-President (Academic) will add her support before the Senate Budget Committee review.

It was moved by J. Leggatt and seconded by B. Stolar that the English calendar changes be approved.

Carried.

iii Calendar Changes - Orillia

A discussion followed. It was noted that these courses were exclusively for Orillia students. These courses will be counted as a group three category for those students who may wish to transfer to Thunder Bay. The enrolment limit of 25 may positively impact the Thunder Bay campus. Any budgetary implications for these courses will not affect departmental budgets.

It was moved by A. den Otter and seconded by A. Carastathis that the Orillia Inquiry courses

be approved.

Carried.

iv Calendar Changes - Political Science

It was moved by G. Munro and seconded by M. Granville that calendar change #1 for Political Science be approved.

Carried.

It was moved by G. Munro and seconded by M. Granville that calendar change #2 for Political

Science be approved.

Carried.

6. Other Business

i Affiliated Faculty - Dr. Philip Allingham

It was moved by J. Leggatt and seconded by M. MacLean that Dr. Philip Allingham be approved as an Affiliated Faculty member in the Department of English.

Carried.

ii Thank you to Kim Fedderson

Council applauded as they expressed their thanks to Dr. Kim Fedderson for his years of good service to the Faculty and wished him the best of luck in his new post at Confederation College.

iii Password Protection for Faculty Council Minutes and Support Documentation

M. MacLean questioned the need for password protection for Faculty Council documentation.

A discussion followed.

There was council consensus that access to such materials should be made public.

7. Adjournment.

The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

ATTENDANCE

A. Carastathis

A. den Otter

L. Di Matteo

R. Farrell

K. Fedderson

M. Granville

G. Hayman

D. Ivison

S. Islam

P. Jasen

J. Leggatt

M. MacLean

G. Munro

K. Santerre

G. Siddall

B. Stolar

S.D. Stone

H. Smith

R. Warburton

REGRETS

R. Harpelle

C. Hartviksen

D. Jobin-Bevans

M. Shaw

P. Vervoort

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