FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

MINUTES
Friday, May 6, 2022

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Presentation:    Mitacs Programs in SSHA (Social Sciences, Humanities, and the Arts)
                            Ms. Nancy Cummings
                            Business Development Specialist, eCampus Ontario/Thunder Bay

N. Cummings gave a power-point presentation about Mitacs and what It has to offer to our faculty.  Mitacs is a national, independent, not-for-profit organization that fosters growth and innovation. Its aim is to develop the next generation of researchers and innovators for Canada’s knowledge and innovation-based economy.  She outlined what programs were available and how they were funded.  Each program can be adapted to each researcher’s specific requirements.  Should you require more information, please contact her directly at:   ncummings@mitacs.ca or 807-357-9810.

1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by K. Burnett and seconded by J. Jarman that the agenda be approved.

        Carried.

2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from April 8, 2022.  (J. Roth; L. Chambers)
The minutes were accepted as presented.
        
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

4.
Calendar Changes
i)  Gender and Women’s Studies
It was moved by J. Roth and seconded by K. Burnett that the following calendar change for Gender and Women’s Studies be approved:
2020-SOC-7361:  Department of Gender and Women's Studies Undergrad Cross-Listing Request of NDI-
2119 & WOME-2119.

    Carried.

Ii)  Indigenous Learning
It was moved by K. Burnett and seconded by R. Robson that the following calendar changes for
Indigenous Learning be approved:
2020-SOC-7384:  Department of Indigenous Learning Cross List Courses (ENGL-1116 & WOME-2119)
2020-SOC-7456:  Course-New-UG-Indigenous Learning-Cross-listing ENGL-2510
2022-SOC-7902-A:  Course-Modification-UG-Indigenous Learning-Indigenous Story Pedagogy (3501,
4015)
2022-SOC-7902-B:  New Type E Course-UG-Indigenous Learning-Indigenous Learning 2012

    Carried.

5.
Department/School Reports.
i)  Interdisciplinary Studies
A. den Otter announced that the Media Arts Showcase which was held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 turned out to be a good event. This year’s showcase featured video, sound, photography, interactive sculptures, digital media and more, depicting and emphasizing themes of personal, professional and social change, flexibility, and resilience faced by students over the last two years.  
J. Jarman noted that the content of the students’ films was exceptional and depicted local areas in both Thunder Bay and Orillia.  She suggested that these could be used to promote Lakehead and would give potential students a glimpse of what they might expect in each area.  This project also helped to integrate the students from both campuses as they shared each other’s experience through film.  Consideration should be given to upload these to various websites.

ii)  Music
A. Carastathis stated that, “Piano student Evelyn Davenport has successfully passed the provincial round of the 2022 Canadian Music Competition (CMC) and was selected to represent pianists of Ontario in her age group in the National Final round, which takes place in Quebec City in June”.

6.
Dean’s Report.
There was no Dean’s Report as B. Birmingham was out of town.  On behalf of B. Birmingham. J. Roth thanked everyone for their hard work and cooperation on the budget.

7.
Assistant Dean’s Report
Work continues contacting students who have “stopped out” in order to facilitate their return back to Lakehead and try to put them in touch with their home departments/school.  Advising continues in regards to new students as well.  Issues have arisen with regard to those students who have been away from the university.  It seems that they have to wait until fall to register and that there is something “blocking” them, specifically in regards to ASAP (the Academic Support Access Program).  It was mentioned that students were receiving contradictory emails from different areas and this was causing a lot of confusion.  As many people were experiencing the same issues, J. Roth asked for those people to contact her directly as perhaps a change in the system was in order.  Some stated that they had problems with Student Central relating to incorrect information being given out and having to know all the programs offered at Lakehead.  Again, it was suggested we might have two advisors on staff just for our faculty.

8.
Other Business:
i)  Restoring Funds for Spring/Summer Marking Support.  (T. Puddephatt)
T. Puddephatt stated that he would like to see “marker money” restored for Spring/Summer instructors.  It was noted by J. Roth that when the CEDL FCEs were distributed to each of the Deans, this money was not included but was used to support Central Funds.  T. Puddephatt also mentioned that this has decreased the number of jobs for students during the summer, and in particular, our grad students.

Discussion Points:
•    Lower caps and create more sections of some courses so marking is more manageable for instructors who these teach large classes
•    Set aside an FCE (or more) and use that money to support student markers
•    Possible funding from Graduate Studies
•    SS&H received less FCEs than in the past; difficult to offer all the courses we want to as well as have extra money for   marking
•    Shifting students to a course with less that 15 so they can run at full stipend and not be cancelled
•    CRIM has lowered caps but have still required marking assistance

9.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  September, 2022; Day/Time TBA.

10.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10: 54 am.  (A. den Otter; T. Puddephatt)

ATTENDANCE

Thunder Bay Campus
R. Maundrell
D. Ivison
T. Puddephatt
R. Robson
M. Flegel
V. Hébert
L. Chambers
C. Sanders
J. Roth
A. Carastathis
K. Burnett
K. Holmes
I. Lemée
D. Akca
G. Colton
L. Forbes
S. Viitala - recording

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

Regrets:
S. Pound
B. Birmingham

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

MINUTES
Friday, March 11, 2022
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Guests:  
Mr. Bill Perrault:  Associate Director, Curriculum Development, Seven Generations Education Institute, introduced himself and gave a brief summary about his 26 years working with SGEI. He took over the BA General from his colleagues and will also be working with the Aboriginal transitional program.  He stated that he is looking forward to working with everyone.

Dr. Lana Ray:   Anishaabe Kendaasiwin Institute (AKI):  Introductory Presentation
Indigenous Research Chair in Decolonial Futures & Assistant Professor, Indigenous Learning Department
Dr. Ray presented a slide deck outlining the purpose of the Anishaabe Kendaasiwin Institute (AKI).  Topics covered included goals/purpose, membership, and how it will support both Indigenous students and communities.  A brief discussion followed.  Anyone wanting more information should contact Dr. Ray directly.

1.
Approval of Agenda
 It was moved by J. Roth and seconded by B. Maiangwa that the agenda be approved.
        Carried.
2.
Approval of Minutes

Approval of the minutes from February 4, 2022.  (I. Lemée; A. Carastathis)
The minutes were accepted as presented.
        
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

4.
Calendar Changes
None were submitted.

5.
Department/School Reports.
i)  English
D. Ivison congratulated M. Flegel on receiving the Distinguished Researcher Award.
The English Department’s McLeod Lecture Series presents Follow the Water, Stand with the Land to be held virtually on Friday, March 11, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. (This event is part of Lakehead University’s Research & Innovation Week.)

ii) Music
A. Carastathis stated that Evelyn Davenport won first place in the piano competition and Jessica Hayes won first place in the voice competition.  Both were both invited to perform at Carnegie Hall.  Jessica performed in person (travelling to New York) and Evelyn performed live remotely.  Congratulations to both!  

iii)  Visual Arts
K. Holmes stated that the annual Student Juried Exhibition and Honours Exhibition of the graduating class of 2022, is running both virtually and in person this year at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.  Everyone is encouraged to attend.  Both exhibits run until April 3, 2022, and you can cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award.
Congratulations to I. Lemée who won the Alumni Association Award.  Her art was purchased by the Alumni Association and will go into the Alumni Commons gallery/hallway. 
The online version of both exhibitions can be found here: https://theag.ca/lakehead-university-juried-exhibition-2022/

6.
Dean’s Report.
The meeting with the BA General review team members will be held Thursday and Friday the week of April 4, 2022.
Our March Break day will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 and planning of events is well underway.  
As we will be moving to complete the timetable for the 2022/2023 academic year, please bring forward any concerns/issues you might have to me for follow up.

7.
Assistant Dean’s Report
A meeting was held with D. Barnett; H. Murchison and E. Stafford to discuss SEM as well as the current 1001s and 105s reports.  
Those departments interested in starting a mentorship program, please reach out for help in getting them set up.
In efforts to identify students who have "stopped out" and facilitate their return back to Lakehead and their academic studies, Enrolment Services team has reached out to a first group of students who may have the potential to return. Based on this reach out, we have identified six (so far) interested in returning to our Faculty either this spring/summer or fall 2022. These students will be contacted to help them decided what might work best for them.
Work continues on the cyclical review for the BA General with B. Birmingham and N. Luckai as well as continuing to advise students in this program.  

Timetable Issues:
•    Discussion followed with regard to timetable schedules for the coming year.  Some key issues were:
•    Scheduling of night classes at 25%; use of Zoom instead of face to face;
•    Possibility of offering professional program at night to accommodate those who work during the day;
•    Do students really want night classes?
•    Issue of being told to how to plan and deliver our courses but are still responsible for our outcomes;
•    Some programs are finding consistent or higher marks with the new course delivery options;
•    Bring up scheduling issues at Senate meeting;
•    Survey students with regard to when classes are scheduled; possible survey and analysis of past enrolments.

8.
Other Business:
i)  Formation of Nominations Committee to Consider Nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair of Faculty Council for 2022/2023
The following faculty members volunteered to serve on this committee:  M. Stevenson; B. Maiangwa; T. Puddephatt.   The Committee held an “email” meeting to elect the Chair and to outline the process.  M. Stevenson was elected as Chair of the Committee, and reviewed the process.  S. Viitala will send out an email regarding “Interest to Serve” and collect names of those interested.

9.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  Friday, March 11, 2022 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

10.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:59 am.  (A. den Otter; J. Roth)

ATTENDANCE
 Thunder Bay Campus
R. Maundrell
L. Ray
D. Ivison
L. Primavesi
B. Birmingham
T. Puddephatt
B. Maiangwa
R. Robson
M. Flegel
I. Lemée
L. Chambers
C. Sanders
J. Roth
A. Carastathis
S. Pound
K. Holmes
P. Cain
L. Forbes
S. Viitala - recording

Orillia Campus
M. Stevenson
V. Hébert
A. den Otter
J. Jarman
L. Fiddick
D. Acka
D. MacKinnon

Regrets:
G. Colton

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
MINUTES

Friday, February 4, 2022
 A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Presentation:  
S. Lewis, Director, Student Success, and S. Bagha, Career Services Project Officer, gave a short presentation summarizing the completion of the Major Maps for our Faculty.  These maps are intended to: act as a resource development; support students with their career paths; helping students to achieve success, and promote dialogue between faculty and students.   S. Bagha stated that 22 maps were ready for a soft launch.  After a two-week period, they will collect feedback and make any necessary changes/adjustments to the maps as requested.  These maps are currently available via printouts.  The full launch is slated for February 28, 2022.  They are working on making them accessible on the Student Success page and the link will be shared with all departments once they have been uploaded.

M. Flegel thanked everyone for all their hard work!

1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by J. Roth and seconded by T. Puddephatt that the agenda be approved.
        Carried.

2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from January 7, 2022.  (S. Pound; A. den Otter)
The minutes were accepted as presented.
        
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

4.
Calendar Changes
i)  History
It was moved by R. Maundrell and seconded by M. Stevenson that the following calendar changes for
History be approved.
2022-SOC-7836:  Courses-Modifications-UG-History-Changes to Prerequisites
2022-SOC-7859:  Courses-New-GR-History
2022-SOC-7861:  Courses-Removal from Calendar-GR-History
2022-SOC-7864:  Courses-New-GR-History
        Carried.

ii)  Music
It was moved by A. Carastathis and seconded by A. den Otter that the following calendar change for
Music be approved.
2022-SOC-7855:  Opera Studio course reinstated
        Carried.

5.
Department/School Reports.
i)  English
D. Ivison reported that the English Department began its Climate Change Book Club on January 20 with a discussion of Sarah Broom’s memoir The Yellow House, led by Dr. Cheryl Lousley. The next discussion will take place via Zoom on March 10: Dr. Judith Leggatt will lead a discussion of Joanne Robertson’s The Water Walker and Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade’s We Are Water Protectors. To register: https://bit.ly/ClimateCBC.

On February 17, the English Department will be hosting an online screening of The New Corporation and a Q&A with its Director, Joel Bakan. To register: https://tinyurl.com/TheNewCorporationLU.

The English Department is currently engaging in a Curriculum Review process, with the goal of creating new programs and renewing its course offerings.

The English Department’s Dr. Sarah Olutola, an Assistant Professor and successful YA Author, writing as Sarah Raughley recently published an essay on Why the Sudden Interest in Black Authors Doesn't Feel Like a Victory in The Walrus.

ii)  Interdisciplinary Studies
J. Jarman expressed congratulations to D. Krupp who was granted tenure and promotion to Associate Professor effective July 1, 2022.

iii)  Languages
I. Lemée congratulated S. Jacoba who was granted tenure and promotion to Associate Professor effective July 1, 2022.

iv)  Political Science
B. Maiangwa announced that T. Rollo was granted tenure and promotion to Associate Professor effective July 1, 2022.

v)  Gender and Women’s Studies
L. Chambers congratulated J. Chisolm who was granted tenure and promotion to Associate Professor effective July 1, 2022.
She also stated that J. Jurgutis was part of a group who were just awarded a large SSHRC grant.

6.
Dean’s Report.
B. Birmingham announced that L. Ray, Indigenous Learning, was granted tenure and promotion to Associate Professor effective July 1, 2022.

Welcome back to the classroom!  Many concerns from instructors in Orillia have been sent forward with regard to using the hybrid kits and the current technology in the classrooms.  Both TSC and the Teaching Commons have been notified.  Please continue to send your concerns to our office so we can keep track of them, and remember that if you are having issues, to put in a ticket with TSC.  Possible solutions and work arounds were also discussed.  M. Flegel suggested that we might hold a workshop for hybrid courses to discuss best practices and share ideas.

Please review the numbers of your student applicants, both the 101s and 105s.  Enrollment is up at Lakehead by approximately 1%.  The university is, however, down by 5.9% as first choice among applicants.  Chairs/Director need to review the student applications and share them with the incoming chairs in order to “keep the flow” going.  Faculty are encouraged to reach out for strategies in order to help with this continued communication.

Thank you to all departments for sharing their news. Please continue to share your events with S. Viitala so she can share them with our faculty and staff.

A discussion followed regarding the hiring cycle.  It was noted that there are now four cycles per year with the next one being April 15, 2022.  Requests for replacement positions were submitted on October 15, 2021 but to date, nothing has been decided.  Chairs/Director are welcome to reach out with any questions regarding this new process.

Covid updates were discussed briefly such as the availability of masks for staff, faculty and students, and what to do when you or others are ill.  Everyone has been instructed to continue to follow the updates using the university covid link.  This information will be discussed at the next Deans’ Council meeting.

7.
Assistant Dean’s Report

J. Roth continues to work on the cyclical review for the BA General with B. Birmingham and N. Luckai as well as continuing to advise students in this program.  
J. Roth will reach out to M. Tomlinson to find out the monthly deadlines for the Provost’s Report to Senate.  Once confirmed, she will email all Chairs/Director with the information.  She also plans to touch base with those departments who have not submitted lately.

8.
Other Business:
None.

9.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  Friday, March 11, 2022 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

10.
Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 am.  (A. den Otter; L. Fiddick)

ATTENDANCE

Thunder Bay Campus
R. Maundrell
B. Vernier
D. Ivison
L. Primavesi
B. Birmingham
T. Puddephatt
B. Maiangwa
R. Robson
M. Flegel
I. Lemée
L. Chambers
C. Sanders
J. Roth
A. Carastathis
S. Pound
K. Burnett
S. Viitala - recording

Orillia Campus

M. Stevenson
V. Hébert
A. den Otter
J. Jarman
L. Fiddick
D. Acka
D. MacKinnon

Regrets:
K. Holmes
G. Colton

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

MINUTES
Friday, January 4, 2022
 
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, January 4, 2022 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Moment of Silence
A moment of silence was held in remembrance of Dr. Ryan McInerney, Contract Lecturer in the Philosophy Department, who passed away in December 2021.  

Introduction of New Faculty Members
J. Jarman introduced two new faculty members in Interdisciplinary Studies/Criminology.  Both started their employment with Lakehead on January 1, 2022.

Dr. Davut Akca:
Davut Akca worked for the Turkish National Police as a ranked police officer for five years (2008-2013), before coming to Canada to pursue a M.A. in Criminology at Ontario Technical University.  There he wrote a thesis on spatial risk factors behind open-air drug markets in Durham Region, Ontario. Then, he went on to complete a Forensic Psychology Ph.D., also at Ontario Technical University, examining the impact of personality on investigative interviewing performance of police officers.  Most recently, he was working as a post-doctoral research officer and program evaluator for the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies at the University of Saskatchewan. His research interests include investigative interviewing, missing persons, gangs, program evaluation, radicalization, and hate crimes.

Dr. Debra MacKinnon:
Debra MacKinnon is an Assistant Professor at Lakehead University. Previously, she was a  Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Windsor, Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Calgary (geography) and a visiting scholar the University of Essex (sociology). I completed my PhD in sociology at Queen’s University. I hold a Master of Arts in sociology and Bachelor of Arts in sociology (hons) with an extended minor in criminology from Simon Fraser University.
Her current project “In the Business of Policing” analyzes the convergence of public and private policing technologies used to patrol urban spaces and their implications for policing and community relations in Windsor (Ontario), Detroit (Michigan), Toronto (Ontario) and Chicago (Illinois). Her doctoral dissertation “Mundane Surveillance: Tracking mobile applications and urban accounting in Canadian Business Improvement Areas” explored how technologies are used to police, account for, render, and manage urban space and populations.
Her general research interests are in urban studies; critical criminology; policing studies; socio-legal theory; surveillance studies; science and technology studies; smart cities; wearables, and qualitative research methodologies.

1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by L. Chambers and seconded by J. Roth that the agenda be approved.

        Carried.
2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from December 3, 2021.
The revised minutes were accepted.

3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

4.
Calendar Changes

Languages:

It was moved by I. Lemée and seconded by A. den Otter that the following calendar changes for
Languages be approved.
2022-SOC-7837:  Remove FREN 4515 to leave space for a new version of this module.
2022-SOC-7839:  Courses - New - UG - Languages - New course description to reflect what is taught in
the module.
        Carried.

5.
Department/School Reports.

i)  Languages
I. Lemée stated that she and Jeannette Mundinger Hardy are now TEF (Test d'Evaluation en Français) assessors. TEF is an international benchmark test that measures a person’s level of knowledge and skills in French. The TEF Canada is a mandatory test in the context of economic immigration programs that require proof of language skills, at the request of Canadian Citizenship and Immigration to Canada. The TEF Canada is also an essential proof of French language proficiency level to obtain Canadian citizenship.
So, on top of being assessors for all the levels of DELF and DALF, we have added another test to evaluate!

ii)  Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
S. Pound stated that he is now the Acting Director of the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism while L. Potvin is on maternity/paternity leave.  He stated he was happy to be here.

Iii)  Music
A. Carastathis stated that the concert series offered by the Music Department this winter has had to cancel two concerts due to covid.  The next concert will be held in March 2022.

6.
Dean’s Report.
As our offices were closed for the holiday season, and the Provost was away, there is no new information to report today.
Work continues on the BA General cyclical review with N. Luckai and J. Roth.
Meetings will be held with Chairs/Director in the new few weeks to discuss scheduling and FCE request for the coming 2022/2023 F/W terms.  Please contact S. Viitala to book an appointment.  If you require more than one meeting, please let S. Viitala know and these can be scheduled as well.
Funding for online courses will be discussed once the budget is in place.
Please continue to monitor and support students as we begin the winter term.  
Any information or updates received with regard to covid will be shared as with everyone, including provincial guidelines, policy updates (mask wearing).
Thank you to all and I hope you have a great New Year!  Hopefully we can guide each other through this.

7.
Assistant Dean’s Report.
The report to Senate for our Faculty has been submitted to the Provost’s Office.  Please reach out if anything is missing.  J. Roth continues to work on the cyclical review for the BA General with B. Birmingham and N. Luckai as well as student advising in this program.

8.
Other Business:
None.

9.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  Friday, February 4, 2022 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

10.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:33 am.  (J. Roth; L. Chambers)

ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus
R. Maundrell
K. Holmes
D. Ivison
L. Primavesi
B. Birmingham
T. Puddephatt
B. Maiangwa
R. Robson
M. Flegel
I. Lemée
L. Chambers
C, Sanders
J. Roth
A. Carastathis
P. Cain
S. Viitala - recording

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

Regrets:
None

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

MINUTES

Friday, November 12th, 2021
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Presentation:  Ms. Lynn Hurrell - Director, Undergraduate Recruitment

L. Hurrell shared a slide deck entitled, Undergraduate Recruitment:  Looking Ahead:  2021-2022:  Update for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities - November 12, 2021.  

It was noted that the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities has a strong presence in recruitment.
L. Hurrell explained the importance of building connections both internally and externally.  She stated the importance of faculty members reaching out and making that connection with the student and to follow up with them during the registration process and after.  It was also noted that those faculty members with particular experience and knowledge in a given area be matched with those students with the same interest.
A question and answer period followed.  
L. Hurrell will send the two presentations to B. Birmingham for distribution to all Chairs/Director.

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

2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from October 8th, 2021.
The minutes were accepted as posted.
        
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

4.
Calendar Changes
ii)  Interdisciplinary Studies
It was moved by J. Jarman and seconded by L. Chambers that the following calendar changes for
Interdisciplinary Studies be approved.

2021-SOC-7772:  New Transfer Agreement--HBASc (Criminology Major) with Sheridan College
           Police Foundations Diploma

2021-SOC-7773: New Transfer Agreement--HBASc (Criminology Major) with Centennial College
          Police Foundations Diploma
Carried.

5.
Department/School Reports.

i)  Social Justice Studies Program - Update
K. Brooks gave an overview with regard to the Social Justice Studies Program.  He encouraged faculty members who are interested to think about becoming involved.  There is currently an Advisory Committee and an Admissions Committee with three members each plus himself.
He is also looking to start a SJS Events Committee and an Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee.  If anyone is interested in becoming involved, please contact him directly.  Please use the following link for more information regarding the process.: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/departments/social-justice/faculty-res... .

ii)  Outdoor Recreation
L. Potvin announced the following retirements:
Dr. Willow Curthoys - December 31, 2021
Dr. Tom Potter - June 30, 2022

iii)  Gender and Women’s Studies
L. Chambers announced the department’s recent newsletter.  This will be sent to everyone via email.

iv)  Interdisciplinary Studies
J. Jarman announced that there will be a book launch for S. Jeppesen coming up for her recent book entitled, Transformative Media: Intersectional Technopolitics from Indymedia to #BlackLivesMatter, has just come out with UBC Press.

v) English
D. Ivison stated that the Department of English had a book launch on October 22, 2021 with five new books.  The event was hybrid with in person and Zoom.
He also announced they will be hosting a Climate Change Book Club with four books beginning January 2022.  Everyone is welcome to attend. There are three partners:  Thunder Bay and Orillia Campuses as well as the Library. Please see the Department of English website for more details.

6.
Dean’s Report.

Open House
There will be an open house for our newly renovated office suite in December before we break for the holidays.

Fall/Winter Timetable
We will begin reviewing the timetable for Fall/Winter 2022/2023 delivery very soon.  We will have to figure out where things are at but it should look quite similar to this year’s and last.

Budget Model
The new budget model will be based on the number of majors we have, enrolment, both international and local, and retention and graduation.  This will decide the number of FCEs we will receive.  We need to increase majors in our own programs.  Our service courses continue to get funds for our Faculty; however, we need to get credit for both kinds of students.

Spring/Summer
I will be meeting in the next week or so with all Chairs/Director/Program Coordinators to discuss budget and FCE allocations for the 2022 S/S terms.  CEDL money will be distributed to all faculties to manage as that department no longer exists.  Further discussions regarding this budget are planned.  Once all the issues have been sorted out, I will update everyone accordingly.

Covid
Newly hired instructors for the winter term, as well as students, need to be vaccinated.  No students were lost during due to the vaccine mandate.  Only those students who were enrolled in on campus courses were contacted, and those were minimal.

Retention and graduation of our students is very important.  Please reach out if you require any resources.  Peer mentoring is also available and there are different models to choose from.

7.
Assistant Dean’s Report
J. Roth continues to advise the BA General students.  
With regard to student mentoring, Outdoor Recreation matches students at the first-year level.  Usually it is a fourth-year student who is automatically assigned. If anyone is interested in setting up a mentorship program in their department, please contact her.

8.
Other Business:
None.

9.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  Friday, December 3rd, 2021 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

10.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:33 am.  (J. Jarman and V. Hébert)

ATTENDANCE

Thunder Bay Campus
R. Maundrell
K. Holmes
D. Ivison
L. Potvin
L. Primavesi
R. Robson
B. Birmingham
M. Flegel
B. Maiangwa  
I. Lemée
C. Sanders
L. Chambers
J. Roth
K. Brooks
T. Puddephatt
E. Chugunov
S. Viitala - recording

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

Regrets:
L. Fiddick
B. Vernier

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL
MINUTES

Friday, December 3rd, 2021

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, December 3rd, 2021 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

Presentation:  Enrolment Services and Student Central

Ms. Cathie O’Connor, Associate Registrar, Enrolment Services, and Mr. Derek Lawrence, Student Central Lead, Student Central, shared an overview of their roles as well as what services are offered by each area.  Student Central works with student applicants from the moment they apply right through to graduation.  Enrolment Services handles more of the policies and regulations pertaining to the calendar.  As much as one-third of their staff support and advise faculty on various topics such as student degree audits, exam schedules/rules, etc.  

The following are some of the topics that were discussed:
•    Concern with regard to the turnaround time for Student Central Professionals to answer student emails
•    Length of Time to Change Programs.
•    Academic advising with regard to some students receiving incorrect information.
•    Possibility of academic advisor for faculty/each department, ie. Psychology has its own advisor.
•    Direct contact for advising for our faculty is D. Lawrence.
•    More guidance/advising for ACCESS students.
•    Self-late withdrawal - possibility of system to notify chairs when student has applied to drop course to ensure student is aware of consequences and other options before going ahead with this.

For web resources, please use the following links:
Student Central:  https://www.lakeheadu.ca/studentcentral
Enrolment Services:  https://www.lakeheadu.ca/faculty-and-staff/departments/services/enrolmen...

1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by J. Roth and seconded by A. den Otter that the agenda be approved.
        Carried.

2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from November 12th, 2021.
The minutes were accepted as posted.

3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

4.
Calendar Changes
None were submitted.

5.
Department/School Reports.
i)  Philosophy
It was moved by R. Maundrell and seconded by D. Ivison that Dr. Jaro Kotalik be appointed as External Adjunct Professor for the Department Philosophy.

          Carried.

ii)  J. Roth asked all departments/school if they had any ongoing research activities or anything else related to the academic plan to report.  She asked that any reports be submitted to her at least two weeks before the Senate meetings.

6.
Dean’s Report.
There was no Dean’s Report as Betsy was unable to attend the meeting.

7.
Assistant Dean’s Report
J. Roth is currently working on the cyclical review for the BA General with B. Birmingham and N. Luckai.  It is due in January 2022.  She also continues to advise students in this program.

8.
Other Business:
None.

9.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  Friday, January 7th, 2022 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

10.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:26 am.  (J. Roth; A. den Otter)

ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus
R. Maundrell
K. Holmes
D. Ivison
L. Potvin
L. Primavesi
R. Robson
M. Flegel
I. Lemée
C. Sanders
L. Chambers
J. Roth
A. Carastathis
E. Chugunov
P. Cain
S. Viitala - recording

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

Regrets:
L. Fiddick
J. Jarman

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL

MINUTES

Friday, October 8th, 2021
 
A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, October 8th, 2021 at 10:00 am via Zoom.
1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by L. Chambers and seconded by I. Lemée that the agenda be approved.
        Carried.

2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from September 17th, 2021.
The minutes were accepted as posted.
        
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

4.
Calendar Changes
i)  English
It was moved by D. Ivison and seconded by I. Lemée that the following calendar changes for English be
approved.
(2021-SOC-7774:  Course-New-UG-English)
(2021-SOC-7775:  Course-New-GR-English)

Carried.

ii)  Interdisciplinary Studies
It was moved by J. Jarman and seconded by L. Chambers that the following calendar change for
Interdisciplinary Studies be approved.
(2021-SOC-7764:  Media, Film, and Communications Course Changes)

Carried.

iii)  Philosophy
It was moved by R. Maundrell and seconded by L. Chambers that the following calendar change for
Philosophy be approved.
(2021-SOC-7645:  Certificate Interdisciplinary Health Care Ethics)

Carried.

iv)  Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
It was moved by L. Potvin and seconded by K. Holmes that the following calendar change for Outdoor
Recreation, Parks and Tourism be approved.
(2021-SOC-7779:  Minor Program modifications - UG - Change to Year 4 courses HBOR with conc in
NBTR)

Carried.
   
V)  Social Justice Studies
It was moved by D. Ivison and seconded by L. Chambers that the following calendar change for Social
Justice Studies be approved.
(2021-SOC-7778:  Cross List request with English 5018)

Carried.

5.
Department/School Reports.
i)  English
M. Flegel stated that the Department of English will be having a joint book launch on October 22, 2021.  

ii)  Music
A. Carastathis stated that the Department continues to support its Music students through the use of hybrid courses and technology.
It was also mentioned that E. Chugunov had a concert in conjunction with the Aurora Borealis Consortium on September 25 via Zoom.

iii)  Political Science
B. Maiangwa mentioned that the Department of Political Science has several upcoming events planned.  Please look for more information from them in the following weeks.

iv)  Visual Arts
K. Holmes mentioned that there was an online exhibit called “Unlocked - Art by Young Canadians inspired by the Pandemic” and one of our students, Alyson Chasse won an Honourable Mention.  
Here is the link to the online show:  https://unlockedproject.ca

6.
Dean’s Report.
October 8th, 2021

1.    Enrollment
There were no new numbers to report at this time.  Updated enrollment numbers are expected sometime in November.

2.    Vaccination Letters
Vaccination letters went out on Wednesday from Human Resources to all those who are not fully vaccinated.  Questions with regard to these letters can be directed to the me.

Thanks to everyone for getting through a difficult semester!

7.
Assistant Dean’s Report
None.

8.
Other Business:

i)  New Budget Model
D. Ivison asked if there was an update on the new funding model yet.  B. Birmingham stated that there was no additional news yet but was hoping to hear something sooner rather than later.

ii)  Student Card Issue
K. Holmes asked if the student card issue had been resolved yet.  L. Primavesi stated that the issue still remained.  Also, if the Library does start to mail student cards, there will be a fee associated with this.  K. Homes asked B. Birmingham if she could bring up this issue at Dean’s Council.  B. Birmingham stated she would bring it to Provost Council for discussion at the next meeting on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

9.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  Friday, November 12th, 2021 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

B. Birmingham wished everyone a fabulous long weekend and reading week, and to take time to relax!

10.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:28 am.  

ATTENDANCE

Thunder Bay Campus
R. Maundrell
K. Holmes
D. Ivison
A. Carastathis
L. Potvin
B. Vernier
L. Primavesi
R. Robson
B. Birmingham
M. Flegel
B. Maiangwa  
I. Lemée
B. Maiangwa
C. Sanders
L. Chambers
S. Viitala - recording

Orillia Campus
M. Stevenson
J. Jarman
V. Hébert

Regrets:
T. Puddephatt
J. Roth
L. Fiddick

MINUTES

Friday, September 17th, 2021

A meeting of the Faculty Council was held on Friday, September 17th, 2021 at 10:00 am via Zoom.

-- Introduction of New Faculty Members --

D. Ivison, Chair, Department of English, introduced their new faculty member, Dr. Sarah Olutola.  She will be working at our Orillia Campus with a focus on writing.  D. Olutola is a graduate of English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University.

P. Cain, Chair, Department of Political Science, introduced their new faculty member, Dr. Benjamin Maiangwa.  Dr. Maiangwa is a recent graduate of the University of Manitoba.  


1.
Approval of Agenda
It was moved by J. Roth and seconded by T. Puddephatt that the agenda be approved.
        Carried.

2.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes from May 14th, 2021.
        The revised minutes were accepted.
        
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
None.

4.
Calendar Changes

i)  English
It was moved by D. Ivison and seconded by P. Cain that Dr. Abhijit Rao be appointed as External Adjunct
Professor for the Department of English.
Carried.

It was moved by D. Ivison and seconded by J. Roth that the following calendar changes for English be
approved.

(2021-SOC-7696:  Programs-Major Modifications-UG-English-adding 4 year BABEd IS English/French &
English/History)
(2021-SOC-7753:  Course-Modification-UG-English-Change to course title)
Carried.

ii)  History
It was moved by M. Stevenson and seconded by D. Ivison that the following calendar changes for
History be approved.
(2021-SOC-7677:  Expansion of HBA History Programming to Orillia Campus)
(2021-SOC-7687:  Extension of HBA English/History Degree to the Orillia Campus)
Carried.

It was moved by R. Maundrell and seconded by M. Stevenson that the following calendar change for
History be approved.
(2021-SOC-7716:  Minor in Comparative Religion)
Carried.

iii)  Interdisciplinary Studies
It was moved by A. den Otter and seconded by D. Ivison that the following calendar change for
Interdisciplinary Studies be approved.
(2021-SOC-7705:  Renaming of Minor in Media Studies to Minor in Media, Film, and Communications)
Carried.

It was moved by J. Jarman and seconded by P. Cain that the following calendar changes for
Interdisciplinary Studies be approved.
(2021-SOC-7706:  Course-New-UG-Interdisciplinary Studies-Required 2nd year INTD)
(2021-SOC-7708:  Programs-Major Modifications-UG-Interdisciplinary Studies-New INTD courses and
disciplines)
(2021-SOC-7709:  Programs-Major Modifications-UG-Interdisciplinary Studies-New INTD courses and
disciplines for Concurrent Ed degrees)
Carried.

iv)  Philosophy
It was moved by R. Maundrell and seconded by J. Roth that the following calendar change for Philosophy
be approved.
(2021-SOC-7645:  Certificate Interdisciplinary Health Care Ethics)

Carried.

v)  Political Science
It was moved by P. Cain and seconded by S. Islam that the following calendar change for Political
Science be approved.
(2021-SOC-7633:  BA/HBA POLITICAL SCIENCE PRE-LAW ORILLIA)
Carried.
   
vi)  Social Justice Studies
It was moved by T. Puddephatt and seconded by J. Roth that the following calendar change for Social
Justice Studies be approved.
(2021-SOC-7650:  Course-New-GR-Social Justice Studies-Cross list w/ SOCI 5116)
Carried.

vii)  Sociology
It was moved by T. Puddephatt and seconded by J. Roth that the following calendar change for Sociology
be approved.
(2021-SOC-7653:  Cross listing SOCI 5116 with SJS 5116)
Carried.

viii) Psychology - for discussion only
(2021-SOC-7707:  Programs-Major Modifications-UG-Psychology-adding Orillia campus)
A brief discussion was held with everyone in support of this calendar change request.

5.
Department/School Reports.
i)  Gender and Women’s Studies
J. Roth extended her congratulations to L. Chambers for achieving the Royal Society of Canada award.
On Friday, Nov. 19, Dr. Lori Chambers will be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).  All members of Faculty Council share in congratulating her.

ii)  Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
L, Potvin stated that they have hired a new technologist, Joseph Miller.  He has a lot of experience, and will be in charge of the equipment depot as well as the equipment rental program.
L. Potvin announced the M. Johnston will be retiring December 31, 2021.  She will be missed by all and we wish her well.

6.
Dean’s Report.
September 17th, 2021
Welcome everyone!  This has been a somewhat crazy start to this new academic year!  Thank you to all for your efforts and hard work through this time.  Please continue to be kind and supportive to each other as we move forward in this new reality.  The number of students in our classes are up by

1.    Enrollment
Last year, we were down in majors by 89 students.  This year, we are 24 students over our count from last year, although we are still down.  The total number of students taking our classes is up by 200 with many of our courses being funded by CEDL.
We are now looking at winter enrollment, and want to encourage students to register.  Those with low enrolled classes, please contact me to discuss your options.

2.    Request for Fall Recruitment Activities
The deadline for recruitment activities is next Wednesday, September 29.  All departments/school should be represented at these events.  That way, you can cover for each other for breaks, etc.

3.    New Funding Model
It has been announced that there will be a new funding model that will be used for next year’s budget.  The number of FCEs allotted will be based on the enrollment for our Faculty.  As we serve more students throughout the university, this may be actually be in our favour.  It will be based on SMA3 criteria.     It would be great to see a model first in order to discuss it before it is brought forward to Senate.  We will prepare for next year’s funding but will need more specifics first.

4.    Truth and Reconciliation Day
The week of September 27 has been designated for Truth and Reconciliation activities with September 30 being a national day for recognition.  Should you have activities to share with our Faculty, please send them to S. Viitala who will distribute the information through our ssh@lakeheadu.ca email account.
If you plan to cancel your class, please be sure to send your students to an alternate activity.
Indigenous events will be held from September 27 to October 4, 2021.

5.    Vaccines and Vaccine Policy - Updates and Questions
Many faculty members have found themselves frustrated by the lack of messaging, the misinformation shared and the lack of any messaging at all.  This past while has been incredibly challenging with lots of information coming out in the last two weeks.  It is important to upload your vaccine status right away, using whichever method is easiest for you.  This information will be stored with Human Resources.  It was noted that there were a lot of mixed message when it came to checking the vaccination status of students.   A lengthy discussion followed with the hope that more information would be forthcoming.

7.
Assistant Dean’s Report
J. Roth reported that she continues to advise students in the BA General program and is reaching out to those who are struggling with averages under 60%.

8.
Other Business:
i)  Student Cards
It was noted that off campus students could not get their student cards.  They could not access the information from the university due to security issues.  They could not pick them up or have them mailed.  B. Birmingham will try to find out the issues.

9.
Next Faculty Council Meeting:  Friday, October 8th, 2021 via Zoom.

10.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 am.  

ATTENDANCE
Thunder Bay Campus
R. Maundrell
K. Holmes
D. Ivison
A. Carastathis
J. Roth
L. Potvin
B. Vernier
L. Forbes
T. Puddephatt
L. Primavesi
R. Robson
T. Rollo
B. Birmingham
P. Cain
M. Flegel
S. Olutola
B. Maiangwa  

S. Viitala - recording

Orillia Campus
M. Stevenson
S. Islam
J. Jarman
A. den Otter
V. Hébert
L. Fiddick

Regrets:
I. Lemée