FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
 
MINUTES
 
 Friday, September 13, 2024
 
 
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.
 
Introduction to New Faculty:
 
Mr. Cliff Caines – Lecturer, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (LTA - Orillia Campus
(Media, Film and Communications)
A. den Otter introduced Mr. Cliff Caines as the newest member of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies in the area of Media, Film and Communications.  He has won many awards for his work , including his own films, and the department is delighted to have him.
 
Dr. Kathryn Walton – Assistant Professor - Department of English (LTA) - Orillia Campus 
A. Guttman intruded Dr. Katheryn Walton as the latest member of the Department of English, Orillia Campus.
Kathryn Walton holds a PHD in English literature form York University. Her research focuses on medieval literature, popular culture, and children's literature. Her article “Rewriting a Demon: Merlin’s Characterization in Three Versions of Of Arthour and of Merlin,” published in Arthuriana in 2022, won the James Randall Leader award for the best article of the year published in the field of Arthurian studies. She is currently completing her first monograph on Literary Magic in Medieval England. Kathryn also writes a regular column on fairy tales, myths, and legends for the magazine Medieval World: Culture and Conflict. She teaches in the department of English at Lakehead University in Orillia and has been awarded two teaching awards.
 
 
1.
Approval of Agenda
 
It was moved by and seconded by A. den Otter and A. Guttman that the agenda be approved.
 
                        Carried.
 
2.
Approval of Minutes
 
Approval of the minutes from May 10, 2024.  (A. Guttman; E. Chugunov)
The minutes were accepted as presented.
                       
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
 
None.
 
 4.
Calendar Change Requests
 
i) English
           
It was moved by A. Guttman and seconded by R. Warburton that the following calendar change request for English be approved.
2024-SOC-8457:  Programs-Major Modification-GR-ENGL-Expanding MA programs to Orillia campus.
            Carried.
 
ii). Indigenous Learning
This calendar change request was tabled for the next Faculty Council for in order to make revisions.
2024-SOC-8472:  Course-New-UG-Indigenous Learning-7 courses.
 
iii) Interdisciplinary Studies
It was moved by J. Jarman and A. den Otter that the following calendar change request for Interdisciplinary Studies be approved with a friendly amendment.
2024-SOC-8490:  Program-UG-Interdisciplinary Studies-New program name and addition of courses.
Carried.
It was moved by A. den Otter and seconded by J. Jarman that the following calendar change request be approved. (Friendly amendment)
2024-SOC-8527:  Addition of I/S to BAScBEd Interdisciplinary Studies program
Carried.
 
It was moved by A. den Otter and seconded by J. Jarman that the following calendar change request be approved.
2024-SOC-8529:  Addition of Intermediate / Senior Education option to HBASc Interdisciplinary Studies programs.
            Carried.
 
iii)  Languages
It was moved by S. Jacoba and seconded by A. den Otter that the following calendar change request be approved.
2024-SOC-8521:  New Course-UG-French 2013.
            Carried.
           
v) Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
It was moved by L. Potvin and seconded by K. Burnett that the following calendar change request for Outdoor Recreation be approved.
2024-SOC-8528:  Course Name Change ORPT
Carried.
 
vi)  Social Justice Studies Program
It was moved D. Mackinnon and D. Akca that the following calendar change request for the Social Justice Program be approved.
2024-SOC-8525:  Program-Modification-GR-Social Justice Studies-4 SOCJ Programs & Orillia  CHECK to REMOVE
 
 
            5.1
Department/School Requests.
 
None.
 
5.2
Department/School Reports.
 
i)  History
The recommendation for the appointment of Dr. Nathan Hatton as External Adjunct Professor in the
Department of History for a four-year term was approved.
                       
 
6.
Dean’s Report.
September 13, 2024
 
Welcome message:
Greeted everyone back to the new fall term
New Chairs:  S. Jobbitt and S. Jacoba
New Graduate Coordinators
New Administrative Assistant:  Katherine Cross
Criminology Coordinator:  D, Krupp
INTD Coordinator:  R. McVeigh
 
EE 2022 Survey
Good results overall; some areas need improvement
Find out what we can do moving forward
 
Cur. Sustainability Review
Different approaches; no one size fits all
Looking for shared ideas
 
GAs Invigilation
July 19/2024:  The number of allocated hours shared with chairs and graduate coordinators.
CRIM has the most accommodated hours in SS&H
 
SSH- Research Chairs
Form an awards committee
Details: Creating two new research chairs for our faculty; course release or research allowance
 
Possibility of Fullbright Scholar
 
CFI –proposed project/centre
Creative project which would be interdisciplinary as well as global interest
Common themes such as disaster
 
OUF ‘sponsored guests
SS&H sent 4 representatives to OUF:  C. Sanders; L. Potvin; R. MacVeigh; A. den Otter
Facilitate recruitment; voucher at bookstore; request for swag
International recruitment event:  1294 Balmoral:   MFAC/SJS Program; BA Gen.
 
MCU course texts report
Ontario government requiring universities report the cost of textbooks that students will have to pay to be included in course outlines.
 
 
7.
Assistant Deans’ Report
 
i). Dr. Jennifer Jarman – Orillia Campus
Started this position on July 1, 2024 for a three year period.  ‘
Busy with enrollment projects and is making progress but it will be slow.
 
Orillia:  Classroom technology has been updated in most small classrooms.  The large classrooms have not been updated yet.
The use of the telepresence room will continue as usual with no long term plan in place. 
Video Conferencing has improved; however, more upgrading is needed.
 
Tableau:  Both Assistant Deans have now been trained on Tableau.  The data will be updated in November.
Enrollment:  The cohorts are strong with Orillia at 68 new students and Thunder Bay at 66 new students.
We are still below by 62 students.  There is a need to lobby for resources.  Full time enrollment is up, part time and international enrollment is down.
 
 
ii). Dr. Tony Puddephatt – Thunder Bay Campus
i)  Overseeing the BA General
ii)  Currently working on the HBA which was initiated by B. Birmingham and J. Roth
iii) Ideas for a graduate program in Global Studies.
            - will create a document with ideas for global studies for next Faculty Meeting.
iv) HBA has received a lot of feedback; more 0.5 FCEs needed; take fourth year as professional training.
            - will work with E. Stafford RE: cost of new program
 
8.
Other Business.
None.
 
9.
Next Faculty Council Meeting: 
 
The next Faculty Council meeting will be held on October 11, 2024 via Zoom.
 
10.
Adjournment
 
The meeting was adjourned at 11:51 am.  (K. Burnett; D. Mackinnon)
 
ATTENDANCE
 
Thunder Bay Campus
 
G. Bonifacio
K. Brooks
K. Burnett
A. Carastathis
L. Chambers
E. Chugunov
A. Guttman
D. Hayes
D. Ivison
C. Sanders
S. Shahsahabi
R. Warburton
 
S. Viitala - recording
 
Orillia Campus
P. Das
A. den Otter
V. Hébert
R. McVeigh
D. Mackinnon
M. Stevenson
 
Regrets:
I. Lemée
L. Potvin

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
 
MINUTES

Friday, May 10, 2024
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.
 
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Gillian Siddall – President and Vice-Chancellor
Dr. David Barnett – Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
 
G. Siddall announced updates on three major projects that are in progress at Lakehead University.
 
Collaborative Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program
This joint initiative between Lakehead University and the University of Guelph is well underway.  Students will take the first two years of their degree at Lakehead, and the second two years at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph.  Throughout 2024 and 2025, we will focus on building the two facilities necessary to deliver the first two years of curriculum at the Thunder Bay campus. There was a significant impact of inflation on building costs which meant that additional funding had to be secured.  That is now in place and the first intake of students will start in Fall 2026.
 
Orillia Expansion
After receiving the funding commitment from the County of Simcoe, we are able to move forward with the next phase of planning for the Orillia Campus.  County Council has approved $15 million which will be allocated through annual contributions over the next 10 years.  These funds will be earmarked to support the future expansion of the Orillia Campus, including the growth of student support services, the introduction of new programs, and the buildout of study and learning places.
 
Kendaasiwin Centre
The Kendaasiwin Centre was initially given funding for construction under the Wynne government.  Unfortunately, with the change of parties in Ontario, the funds that were promised were cancelled.  Moving forward, we will be looking for formal consultation with Indigenous groups regarding the development of this project.  This is a very important step toward reconciliation and discussions will begin in the Fall of 2024.
 
Financial Sustainability
Although our international student numbers will remain unchanged, tuition remains frozen.  We will receive an increase of 5% to our base grant which will help.  Lakehead is also eligible for a Northern Grant; however, we do not know how much that will be. 
A formation of a sustainability committee to address the structural deficit at Lakehead University is now underway. This committee will be looking for ways to cut costs as well as ways to generate more revenue.
 
Strategic Planning
The Strategic Plan for 2025/2030 is currently in the consultation phase.  We want to hear from members of our university and the communities we serve, and will be hosting a number of facilitated engagement sessions at Lakehead Thunder Bay in June.  We invite students, staff, and faculty to register here to participate in a session.  Please note, we are limiting registration to 15 people per session with a plan to host additional sessions based on demand.  Members of the community are also invited to provide input through this short, confidential survey, or directly to strategicplan@lakeheadu.ca. All information received through this channel will remain confidential and will not be attributed to any specific person/group.
We have already had several sessions, and there appear to be common priorities already emerging.
 
Submit your thoughts/concerns to the Advisory Committee; share your thoughts!

An open session followed generating the following points:

Faculty expressed concerns with regard to the following: 
·       lack of resources, ie:  tenure track hires; LTA hires
·       lack of money for supplies and/or technology needed to run their programs
·       less staff available to help with community-based projects
·       burn out, ie:  trying to teach classes while continuing research and service
·       having to pay for spaces on campus for events, teaching a class, etc.
 
Ways for Improvement:
·       more cross-listed courses; increased collaboration among departments
·       more focus on “people”; review supports in place for faculty and modify according to results
·       develop new business model for the university in order to generate income

1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by and seconded by S. Shahsahabi and E. Chugunov that the agenda be approved.
                        Carried.
2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from April 12, 2024.  (D. Hayes; L. Chambers)
The minutes were accepted as presented.
                       
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

 4.
Calendar Changes
i) Languages.
The following calendar change was tabled until the September 2024 Faculty Council meeting.
2024-SOC-8469)
 
5.1
Department/School Requests.
 
i)  Two Items as Points of Information submitted by S. Shahsahabi.
S. Shahsahabi spoke about the two articles that he submitted to Council for review.  (Open Letter from the Lakehead University Community; LU Solidarity with Palestine.)  He stated that anyone who is interested to learn more can contact LU Solidarity with Palestine. 
 
5.2
Department/School Reports.
i)  English
It was moved by A. Guttman and seconded by R. Warburton that the recommendation for the renewal of
Dr. Linda Rodenburg as External Adjunct Professor in the Department of English for a four-year term be
approved.
                         Carried.
 
6.
Dean’s Report.
May 10, 2024.

Social Sciences & Humanities: Dean’s Report

SSHRC SIG Community-Engaged Research Grant: Community Engagement Session to Develop Strategic Plan for Sustainable ID Services by Dr. Chris Sanders and Dr. Kristin Burnett.
 
Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society’s biennial publication awards to History Alumni and Faculty: Hanna Johnson, HBA 2019, MA 2021) -Ernest R. Zimmermann First Publication Award and George B. Macgillivray Award for the best popular article, “Swedish Immigrants and Religion in Port Arthur and Fort William, 1883-1914” (Paper & Records, 2022)
 
Dr. Tom Peotto (HBA 2006, MA 2007) & Connie Nelson (Professor Emeritus of Social Work) – J.P. Bertrand Award for best scholarly article, “Food Production in the Wabigoon Basin: The First Nine Thousand Years” (Canadian Historical Review, 2022, 103:4).
 
Chair in Finnish Studies (Sept 2024-April 2025): Dr. Jarmo Peltola, associate professor, Economic and Social History, University of Helsinki; host Department of History.
 
Assistant Deans: Dr. Tony Puddephatt (Thunder Bay) and Dr. Jennifer Jarman (Orillia) for a term of 3 years starting July 1, 2024.
 
Mental Health Week: May 6-12
Refer to Student Mental Health Supports and Faculty Opportunities
 
Strategic Plan
Online survey - Email: strategicplan@lakeheadu.ca
 
Blue Box Regulation Annual Reporting
Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA), the regulator for ON to enforce Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act 2016 thru O.Reg.391/21: Blue Box
 
Convocation: Thunder Bay [May 30] and Orillia [June 7]
June 6 – open meetings with faculty based in Orillia campus
 
Spring Jibe May 29 @ Masala Grille 11:45 am- 2 pm
$2 donation for each dine-in buffet/entrée to Student Engagement Fund (SSH Trust Account)
 
BA General Arts
Potential pathway for longtime employees in the education sector to complete a degree and qualify them for teaching thru the Faculty of Education.
 
HBA General Arts
Previously approved by the Faculty Council. Potential to revise the proposal and address comments. Provide students the opportunity to pursue advanced degrees and minor studies.
 
Confederation College
Exploratory discussions with 4 instructors from Interactive Media Development, and the Film Production programs (CC) and Visual Arts (LU) participated by Professor Shahsahabi and Professor Martin. Deans at both institutions and Dr. Beaulieu were present on May 6.
 
Summer Zoom Q& A with NW Senior High Schools
E-mail recruitment blitz to identify schools interested in an hour of QA about SSH programs. Request departments to provide the dean’s office with digital program brochures. Open invitation to any faculty to join forthcoming schedules.
 
University of the Ryukyus
The only public university on the island of Okinawa, Japan. Potential MOU for student exchange, collaborative programs, etc. Okinawans/Ryukyuans are recognized as Indigenous people by the UN (2008) but not by the Japanese government.
 
SSH ‘focus’
Bi-annual highlights of the faculty: research, activities, accomplishments. To be shared with Alumni Relations and Recruitment. Photos from departments are recommended. Possible release dates in May and December from the dean’s office.
 
7.
Other Business.
i)  Retirement Party
A. Guttman announced that there will be a retirement party for Dr. Chris Parkes, Associate Professor, and Mrs. Cindy Haggerty, Administrative Assistant, on Friday, May 31, 2024 in the CASES Lounge (FB2002) at 1:00 pm.  All are welcome.!
 
8.
Next Faculty Council Meeting: 
The next Faculty Council meeting with be held in September, 2024; Date to be determined.
 
9.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:51 am.  (A. Carastathis)
 
ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus
G. Bonifacio
K. Brooks
K. Burnett
A. Carastathis
L. Chambers
E. Chugunov
A. Guttman
D. Hayes
D. Ivison
C. Sanders
S. Shahsahabi
R. Warburton
S. Viitala - recording
 
Orillia Campus
P. Das
A. den Otter
V. Hébert
R. McVeigh
D. Mackinnon
M. Stevenson
 
Regrets:
I. Lemée
L. Potvin

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
MINUTES
Friday, April 12, 2024

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Election of Chair and Vice-Chair of Faculty Council
M. Stevenson, Chair of the Nominations Committee to Consider Nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair of Faculty Council, stated two applicants had applied for the positions.  As per Article 6:  Election of Officers, unopposed candidates are considered elected without a vote being taken.  Therefore, Dr. Douglas Hayes, Department of English will be the Chair of Faculty Council, and Dr. Chris Sanders, Department of Sociology will be the Vice-Chair.

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

2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from March 8, 2024.  
The minutes were accepted as presented.
        
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

 4.
Calendar Changes
i) Languages.
It was moved by I. Lemée and seconded by C. Sanders that the following calendar change request from
Languages be approved.
2024-SOC-8470:  New Course-UG-FRENCH 3010 – Le cinéma francophone.
    Carried.
 
    5.1
Department/School Requests.
There were no requests submitted at this time.  Moving forward, all requests submitted will be considered for our first Faculty Council meeting in September 2024.

5.2
Department/School Reports.
i)  English
A. Guttman thanked everyone for attending the Student Conference held on April 11, 2024.  

ii) Music
A. Carastathis stated that concerts were ongoing and would last all next week.  For more information,
please check the Department of Music’s home page or Facebook.
    
i)   Sociology
It was moved by C. Sanders and seconded by I. Lemée that the Renewal of Dr. Kevin Willison as
External Adjunct Professor in the Department of Sociology be approved.
        Carried.

iv)  Gender and Women’s Studies
L. Chambers stated that the Feminisms in the North Conference was well attended, and thanked J. Roth
for all her hard work.

6.
Dean’s Report.
April 12, 2024.
G. Bonifacio reported on the following:

2022 Employee Engagement Survey:  Action Items
There will be ongoing discussions with departments.

April 30, 2024:  Program Review Campus Retreat
There will be a one-page agenda for this event which will be distributed closer to the event.  

Quarterly Review of Strategic Plan
We should have a plan in place regarding the number of FCEs we will require to run our programs for the next two years and develop a quarterly review of accomplishments to date.  This could be in the form of a newsletter from the Dean’s Office.  This could include events both on and off campus which would help our faculty gain more recognition in the community.  This in turn could also help recruitment efforts.

Recruitment and Conversion Plans
Recruitment is ongoing in hopes of increasing our current enrollment numbers.  The Recruitment Office is there to help all of us so please reach out to them is you require assistance.

Ambassadors of Lakehead University:  Research and Community Outreach
It would be beneficial if our faculty was able to share our current research accomplishments with the community in various ways.

Bookstore Vouchers for Applicants Reception
Vouchers for $10.00 will be given to those students interested in applying to the departments/school in our faculty.  These will be given out at both Applicant Receptions in Orillia and Thunder Bay.

Niiji Project Expo:  Indigenous Student Preview Day
This event will be held on April 30, 2024

Updates:

Ph.D. Working Group
Committee Membership:  M. Haiven; I. Lemée; B. Maiangwa; T. Puddphatt; C. Sanders; K. Burnett
The committee has had its first initial meeting to develop a plan with regard to what this degree might look like.  It was mentioned that the development of a Ph.D. in our faculty was included in the SMA3 report.  A Ph.D. in the Social Justice Studies program has been mentioned with a focus on Global Studies.  There will be collaborative discussions held in the process in hopes of enhancing research culture as well as supporting others in their own.

Asian Studies Minor Consulting Group
Committee membership:  P. Das; S. Islam; I. Lemée; J. Liu; B. Dunn
This will be a major modification and will be hosted by the Department of Languages.  The material needed for Curriculum Navigator is currently being developed.

Northern Studies Minor:  Review of Courses
This program will appeal to all students around the world.  Discussions have been held with T. Randall, Dean of Science and Environmental Studies, and B. Leblon, Faculty of Natural Resource Management, in hopes to have a more integrated approach

7.
Other Business.
i)  Formation of a Special Committee to develop Terms of Reference for a Proposed Graduate Committee.
A. Carastathis started the discussion to first determine if this committee would be active for a short period and end when the specific project is done, or if it would be permanent.

G. Bonifacio stated that she could draft the terms of reference but would prefer to consult   the faculty.  This committee would act as an advisory body to the Dean when determining the Dean’s Award, and possibly new awards created for students in the future.  such as community service and advocacy. The idea is to have more than one person deciding on awards for students.
Ultimately, after some discussion, it was decided not to move forward with this committee.  If the need arose, a special committee could be created at that time.  The Dean can decide on awards related to financial need forwarded by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.  Graduate program coordinators are already involved in evaluating the OGS awards.

8.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  
The next Faculty Council Meeting will be on May 10, 2024, at 10:00 am via Zoom.  
NOTE:  Dr. G. Siddall and Dr. D. Barnett will be attending the meeting in May.
(The meeting in May will be the last Faculty Council meeting for this academic year.)

9.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 am.  (A. Carastathis)

ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus

G. Bonifacio
K. Brooks
K. Burnett
A. Carastathis
L. Chambers
E. Chugunov
A. Guttman
D. Hayes
D. Ivison
I. Lemée
B. Maiangwa
R. Maundrell
J. Sanchez Martinez
C. Sanders
S. Shahsahabi
R. Warburton
S. Viitala - recording

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

Regrets:
L. Forbes
L. Potvin

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