1.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda be approved.

2.

Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-2 held on February 27, 2009

MOVED that the Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-2 of February 27, 2009 be approved.

3.

Business Arising from the Minutes

4.

Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED that the proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Vice President Academic and Provost

Native Access Program

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Mathematics 0140

Mathematics 1110

Basic General Science 0261

Anthropology

• Geoarcheology
• Geography 4211 Prerequisites
  

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Indigenous Learning 1100

• Women's Studies
  

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Nursing General

Kinesiology - Calculation of Average

5.

Proposed Graduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED the proposed Graduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Biostatistics

Faculty of Education

• Master of Education Academic Schedule

6.

Proposal for Articulation Agreement with the Confederation College Environmental Technician Program

MOVED that the Articulation Agreement with the Confederation College Environmental Technician Program be referred to the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee.

7.

Regulation I e - Revisions

MOVED that the Regulation I e - Revisions be referred to the Senate Academic Committee

8.

Reports of Standing Committees on Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes

8.1

Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee - Part 1 and Part 2 (R. Koster)

MOVED that the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report be accepted.

8.2

8.3

Senate Budget Committee Report (T. Randall)

MOVED that the Senate Budget Committee Report be accepted.

MOVED that the following Undergraduate Calendar changes be approved:

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Sociology - SOCI 2612 and 2613

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Kinesiology - change in titles

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

HBSc Applied Bio-Molecular Science

Faculty of Business Administration

HBComm Administrative Studies^{(added KR Mar 17. 2009)}

9.

Report of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council (J. Crossman)

• Graduate Calendar Change: New Masters of Science Degree

• Graduate Calendar Change: Removing Computer Science
  

MOVED that the report of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council be accepted.

10.

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.4

Report of Senate Academic Committee Report (D. Tranter)

MOVED that the proposed change to the Period of Study Regulation Masters Programs be approved.

MOVED that the revision to the Deans' and Presidents' Lists be approved.

MOVED that the Calendar Change in University Regulation - VI - Reappraisal be approved.

MOVED that the Senate Academic Committee review University Regulation -VI- Reappraisal, particularly the concerns raised by the Director of Risk Management and Access to Information, and that the Committee report back to Senate on any revisions that may be necessary.

11.

Report of the Senate Research Ethics Board (R. Maundrell)

MOVED that the revisions to the Senate Research Ethics Board Terms of Reference be referred to the Senate Organization Committee.

12.

Senate Nominations Committee (H. A. Fennell)

MOVED that the Senate Nominations Committee recommendations for faculty appointments to the Senate Standing Committees be approved.

13.

Report of Senate Joint NOSM Committee (J. Farrell)

MOVED that the amendments to the NOSM Code of Student Conduct be approved as presented.

14.

14.1

14.2

Approval of Adjunct Professors

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

MOVED that Dr Alireza Somarin be appointed as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies, Department of Geology, for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013.

Faculty of Engineering

MOVED that Dr. Tribeni Sharma be appointed as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013.

MOVED that Dr. Myint Win Bo be appointed as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering Department, for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

15.

President's Report (F. Gilbert)

16.

Report of the Vice-President (Academic) & Provost (L. Hayes)

17.

Report of NOSM (J. Lanphear)

18.

Report of the Dean Orillia Campus (K. Fedderson)

19.

Report of the Secretary of Senate

Welcome and Introduction of 2009/2010 Presidential Scholarship Recipients

(Dr. F.Gilbert)

Welcome and Introduction of 2009/2010Millennium Excellence Entrance Award Laureates (Dr. L. Hayes)

Welcome and Introduction of 2009/2010Millennium Excellence In-Course Award Program Laureates (Dr. L. Hayes)

1.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda be approved.

2.

Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-7 held on October 2, 2009

MOVED that the Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-7 held on October 2, 2009 be approved.

3.

Business Arising from the Minutes

4.

Proposed Strategic Plan 2010-2013

MOVED that the proposed draft Strategic Plan 2010-2013 be accepted.

5.

5.1

5.2

Graduands

Undergraduate degrees and diplomas (B. Nelson)

MOVED that the proposed list of individuals to receive undergraduate degrees and diplomas be approved as presented.

Graduate degrees (I. Dawood)

MOVED that the proposed list of individuals to receive graduate degrees be approved as presented.

6.

6.1

Calendar Changes for Referral

Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED that the proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Sociology� Life Course Studies

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• Anthropology - Adjustments
• Anthropology - A3150
  
• Chemistry� 2211 & 1210
• Computer Science � Engineering & Computer Science
• Computer Science � 4451,3415,0433
• Biology� 3221
• Biology� 3470
• Biology- 4111
• Economics� program changes to conform to new Faculty
• Economics� designation as an Arts or Science elective
• Economics� Honour�s BSc in Resource and Environmental Economics
• Geography� First Year
• Geography� Fourth Year
• Geography- Certificate in Mapping
• Geology 3310 & 2112
  
• General Science 0350 & 0370
• Geology Course replacements & miscellaneous fees
• Physics and Bio-Molecular Science

Faculty of Education

• One Year BEd admission degree type
• Police background/TB Skin test
• Education 4410

Faculty of Engineering

• Engineering 4539

6.2

Proposed Graduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED that the proposed Graduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Health & Behavioural Science

• Clinical PhD in Psychology
  

7.

Reports of Senate Standing Committees on Proposed Calendar Changes

7.1

Senate Academic Committee Report (G. Siddall)

MOVED that the Senate Academic Committee Report be accepted.

7.2

Senate Budget Committee Report (D. Alexandrov)

MOVED that the Senate Budget Committee Report be accepted.

7.3

Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report (R. Koster)

MOVED that the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report be accepted.

7.4

Senate Continuing Education and Distributed Learning Report (B. Nelson)

MOVED that the Senate Continuing Education and Distributed Learning Report be accepted.

7.5

MOVED that the following Calendar Changes be approved:

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• Computer Science 4411 (May 15, 2009) (with revisions)

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

• NNEP Applications to BScN (with revisions)

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Philosophy� 4^th Year courses

8.

8.1

8.2

Faculty of Graduate Studies Report (I. Dawood)

MOVED that the revision to the terms of reference to include the Associate Vice-President (Academic) on the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council be referred to the Senate Organization Committee.

MOVED that the Faculty of Graduate Studies Report be accepted.

9.

Referral Masters of Science Biology Program Review

MOVED that the Biology Program Review be referred to the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council and the Senate Budget Committee.

10.

Senate Organization Committee Report (G. Colton)

MOVED that the Terms of Reference for the subcommittee of Senate

Academic Committee named the Senate Academic Committee � Quality

Assurance Committee be approved.

11.

Senate Nominations Committee Report (A. Carastathis)

MOVED that Dr.Timothy Kaiser be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee for the term October 21, 2009 through June 30, 2011.

12.

Joint Senate Committee for NOSM (J. Farrell)

12.1

MOVED that the following amendment be added to the NOSM Academic Calendar of Events� 2009-2010 Academic Year and approved as amended.

�December 15, 2009 � last day to withdraw without academic

penalty�

12.2

MOVED that the NOSM Academic Calendar of Events � 2010-2011 be approved as presented.

12.3

MOVED that the amendments to the NOSM Code of Student Conduct be approved as presented.

12.4

MOVED that the amendments to the General Academic Medical Education Regulations (NOSM) be approved as presented.

13.

13.1

13.2

Proposed 2010-2011 Academic Schedule (B. Nelson)

MOVED that the proposed 2010-2011 Academic Schedule be approved.

MOVED that the format of a Monday start date be adopted for a minimum of 2 academic years and that during that time a working group be struck by the Registrar to investigate the most appropriate start date of Fall classes, a Fall study break and other issues that would form a policy for the development of future Academic Schedules.

14.

Regulation IX � Academic Dishonesty (B. Nelson)

MOVED that the title of Regulation IX � �Academic Dishonesty� be revised to Academic Misconduct� in the Calendar in order to better reflect the University Policy on Student Behaviour pending the approval of the revised Student Code of Conduct by the Board of Governors.

15.

15.1

15.2

15.3

15.4

15.5

15.6

15.7

15.8

Approval of Adjunct Professors

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Science

MOVED that Dr. Eleanor Boyle be appointed as an external Adjunct Professor in the Master of Public Health Program for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

MOVED that Dr. Sophie Soklaridis be appointed as an external Adjunct Professor in the Master of Public Health Program for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

MOVED that Dr. Susan Forbes be appointed as an external Adjunct Professor in the School of Kinesiology for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

MOVED that Dr. Carlo Ammendolia be appointed as an external Adjunct Professor in the Master of Public Health Program for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

MOVED that Dr. Philip Allingham be appointed as an internal Adjunct Professor to the Department of English for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

MOVED that Dr. Maria Grazia Viola be appointed as an internal Adjunct Professor to the Department of Mathematics for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

MOVED that Dr. Christopher Phenix be appointed as an external Adjunct Professor to the Department of Chemistry for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

Faculty of Education

MOVED that Dr. J. Randolph Valentine be appointed as an external Adjunct Professor to the Faculty of Education for the term November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2013.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

16.

COU Academic Colleague Report (A. Mallik)

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

17.

Board of Governors �Update on Presidential Search (K. Cleghorn)

18.

Report on H1N1 (L. Hayes)

19.

20.

The February 27, 2009 Senate minutes have been corrected to indicate that Dr.Robert Dekker was appointed as an �External� rather than �Internal� Adjunct Professor to the Department of Biology.

The May 15, 2009 Senate minutes have been corrected to include the following undergraduate Calendar Changes approved by Senate:

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies: Geoarchaeology

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities: Political Science � Addition of HBA Political Science/Pre-Law

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities: Political Science �Special Seminar on Law

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies � Majors in Anthropology, English and Geography

Faculty of Business Administration: Business Minor Minimum Marks(see SUSC Report to Senate on April17, 2009)

Faculty of Education: Aboriginal Education

21.

Renewal of Adjunct Professors

Dr. Diane Walker�s appointment as an Adjunct Professor to the School of Kinesiology has been renewed for the term July 2010 through June 2014.

22.

Report from the Secretary of Senate

The voting for a Faculty Representative on Senateclosed on Friday, October 16^th.Dr. Mary Louise Hill will be the Faculty Representative for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010.

23.

President�s Report (Dr. F. Gilbert)

24.

Report of the Vice-President (Academic) & Provost (Dr. L. Hayes)

2008/09 Student Satisfaction Survey of Courses (Course Evaluations)

25.

Report of NOSM (Dr. J. Lanphear)

26.

Report of the Dean Orillia Campus (Dr. K. Fedderson)

27.

Report of the Senate Representative to the Board of Governors(J. Leggatt)

28.

28.1

28.2

In Camera Session

MOVED that Senate temporarily adjourn to enter an in camera session to consider names to be added to the list of candidates for honorary degrees at Lakehead University and a discussion of a Professor Emeritus candidate.

MOVED that the in camera session be adjourned.

1.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda be approved.

2.

Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-1 held on January 23, 2009

MOVED that the Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-1of January 23, 2009 be approved.

3.

Business Arising from the Minutes

4.

Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED that the proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment

• Forestry 1110 & 1330

Faculty of Engineering

""

1.

REVISED

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda be approved.

2.

Approval of Minutes

2.1

Minutes of Senate Meeting #5-2009 held on May 15, 2009

MOVED that the Minutes of Senate Meeting #5-2009 of May 15, 2009 be approved.

2.2

Minutes of the Special Senate Meeting #6-2009 of September 11, 2009

MOVED that the Minutes of the Senate Meeting #6-2009 of September 11, 2009 be approved.

3.

Business Arising from the Minutes

4.

Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED that the proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Healthand Behavioural Sciences

• NNEP applications to BScN

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Philosophy - 4^th year courses

• French 1120

• Sociology - Course descriptions, Prerequisite, and 2207 to 0.5 FCE

Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment

• New Degree and revision of an existing degree (Part I-a, Part I-b, and Part II)

5.

Proposed Graduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED the proposed Graduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Education

• Masters Education Regulations

• Course route to MEd - Women's Studies/Gerontology

Faculty of Engineering

• MSc Engineering

6.

Reports of Standing Committees on Proposed Calendar Changes

6.1

Senate Budget Committee Report (D. Alexandrov)

MOVED that the Senate Budget Committee Report be accepted.

6.2

MOVED that the following Undergraduate Calendar Changes be approved:

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Women's Studies Undergraduate (March 20, 2009)

7.

Senate Academic Committee Report

(G. Siddall) (Dr. A. den Otter) ^{KR Oct 2, 2009}

7.1

MOVED that the Terms of Reference for a subcommittee of Senate Academic Committee named the Senate Academic Committee - Quality Assurance Committee, a permanent subcommittee of the Senate Academic Committee, be referred to the Senate Organization Committee.

7.2

MOVED that the revisions to the General University Regulation IV Examinations item (j) be approved.

7.3

MOVED that the revision to the Undergraduate Application Procedure - Full Disclosure on Application Form be approved.

8.

Code of Student Behaviour and Disciplinary Procedures (M. McPherson)

MOVED that the proposed changes to the Code of Student Behaviour and Disciplinary Procedures be approved.

9.

Senate Nominations Committee

MOVED that the following faculty be appointed to fill vacancies on Senate Committees:

• William Parker on the Senate Budget Committee for the term January 01, 2010 through June 30, 2010.

• Abdelhamid Tayebi on the Senate Research Committee for the term 2009-2012.

• Mary Louise Hill as the Alternate COU Academic Colleague for the term January 01, 2010 through June 30, 2012.

10.

Senate Executive Committee - Appointment to Senate Nominations Committee

MOVED that A.Carastathis fill the vacancy on the Senate Nominations Committee for the term 2009-2011.

11.

Research Ethics Board (R. Maundrell)

11.1

MOVED that Senate approve the proposed Guidelines Regarding Discovery of Intent to Harm Self or Others

11.2

Research Ethics Board Annual Report (R. Maundrell)

MOVED that Senate accept the Research Ethics Board Annual Report

12.

Report on the M. A. Program in English (G. Siddall) ^{KR Oct 2, 2009}

MOVED that the Report on the M. A. Program in English be referred to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Senate Budget Committee.

13.

Strategic Plan 2010-2013 (U. Runneson)

14.

14.1

Approval of Adjunct Professors

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

MOVED that Dr. Sylvia Osborn be appointed as an external Adjunct Professor to the Department of Computer Science for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

15.

LUSU Student Appointments to Committees (T. Cava)

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

16.

Faculty of Graduate Studies Report (P. Hicks)

17.

Report of the Secretary of Senate (K. Roche)

A notice for a request for nominations for the Senate Faculty Representative on the Board of Governors was released on July 06, 2009. Nominations closed on July 17, 2009. Dr. Christine Gottardo was acclaimed as the Faculty Representative to the Board of Governors for the term commencing July 2009 through the annual meeting of the Board of Governors in 2011.

A notice for a request for nominations for the Faculty Representative on Senate was sent out on September 10, 2009.Nominations closed on September 24, 2009.

18.

Adjunct Professor Renewals (Information Only)

• Dr. Douglas Reid appointment is renewed as external Adjunct Professor to the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

19.

The Senate's "Enabling Motion Graduands on Record" empowers the Dean of the Faculty and Registrar to approve late additions to the graduands' list who had not appeared on the convocation list.No motion is necessary. The list will be distributed at the meeting.

20.

President's Report (F. Gilbert)

21.

Report of the Vice-President (Academic) & Provost (L. Hayes)

• Recipients for the 2009 Contribution to Teaching and Learning Awards

• Marks Report for Fall/Winter 2008/09

22.

Report of NOSM (J. Lanphear)

23.

Report of the Dean Orillia Campus (K. Fedderson)

24.

Report of the Senate Representative to the Board of Governors (J. Leggatt)

Board of Governors Meetings June 18, 2009 and September 17, 2009

1.

Approval of Agenda

Delete: #6 - Business Administration - Administrative Studies Major

Add: #6.1 - Report of Senate Undergraduate Studies - Part II - R. Koster

Add: #6.2 - Report of Senate Budget Committee - Part II - T. Randall

Add: #6.3 - Report of Senate Continuing Education and Distributed Learning (P. Sevean)

Add: #6 - amend motion to read: MOVED that the recommendations in the reports of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, Senate Continuing Education and Distributed Learning, and the Budget Committee with respect to the following Undergraduate Calendar Changes be approved:

Add to list in #6: Undergraduate Calendar Changes approved:

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Sociology - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Sociology - SOCI 2612 and 2613(Dec. 5, 2008)
• Philosophy - Minor Program Changes(Dec. 5, 2008)
• Languages - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Economics - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Northern Studies - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Northern Studies - Calendar addition (Dec. 5, 2008)
• History - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Women's Studies - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Political Science - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Political Science - International Politics (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Political Science - Delete Minor in Law and Politics (Dec. 5, 2008)

Faculty of Education

• Professional Year Requirements, 4284, PJ Requirement (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Education 3499 (Dec. 5, 2008)

Add: #7 - MOVED that the recommendations in the reports of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Senate Budget Committee with respect to the following Graduate Calendar Changes be approved:

Faculty of Education

• Course Title change ED 6020 and 6040(Dec. 5, 2008)

Add: #19 - Report of NOSM - J. Lanphear

MOVED that the agenda be approved.

2.

Minutes of Senate Meeting # 2008-9

MOVED that the Minutes of Senate Meeting # 2008-9 held on December 5, 2008 be approved.

3.

Business Arising from the Minutes

4.

Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED that the proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees.

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

• Kinesiology - change in titles
• Gerontology Minor

Faculty of Education

• Education 1572

5.

Proposed Graduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED the proposed Graduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees.

Faculty of Education

• Course Route - MEd Route

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

• Kinesiology - KINE 5454

6.

6.1

6.2

6.3

Reports of Standing Committees on Proposed Calendar Changes

Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report (Part I and Part II) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)} - R.Koster

Senate Budget Committee Report (Part I and II)^{KR (Jan 23 2009)} - T. Randall

Senate Continuing Education and Distributed Learning Report - (P. Sevean)^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}

MOVED that the recommendations in the reports of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, Senate Continuing Education and Distributed Learning, ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)} and the Budget Committee with respect to the following Undergraduate Calendar Changes be approved:

Faculty of Business Administration

• Business 4273 (Nov. 7, 2008)
• Business Minor - Management Information Systems (Nov. 7, 2008)
• Business Administration - Administrative Studies Major (Nov. 7, 2008)

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• BA Mathematics Group I and Group II (Nov. 7, 2008)
• BSc Mathematics Group I and Group II (Nov. 7, 2008)
• Reflecting New High School Curriculum (Nov. 7, 2008)
• Mathematics 0150 and 0152 (Nov. 7, 2008)
• Geography 3271 (Nov. 7, 2008)
• Geography Mapping Sciences (Nov. 7, 2008)
• Physics 4611 (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Physics Rearrangement (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Mathematics 2131 (Dec. 5, 2008)
• BIOL 3470 (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Biology Research Internship 3990 (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Biology Research Internship 3991 (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Change Biology 3151 Biogeography (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Rename HBESc Environmental Studies (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Rename HBESc Geography (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Rename HBES Geography (Dec. 5, 2008)
• HBESc in Earth Science (Dec. 5, 2008)
• Concurrent Educ HBESc (Dec. 5, 2008)

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Sociology - Sociology 3503 (Oct. 3, 2008)
• English 3819/Indigenous Learning (Nov. 7, 2008)
• Women's Studies 4110 (Nov. 7, 2008)
• Sociology - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008)^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• Sociology - SOCI 2612 and 2613(Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• Philosophy - Minor Program Changes(Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• Languages - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• Economics - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• Northern Studies - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• Northern Studies - Calendar addition (Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• History - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• Women's Studies - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• Political Science - Minor Program Changes (Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• Political Science - International Politics (Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• Political Science - Delete Minor in Law and Politics (Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}

Faculty of Education

• Lifelong Learning - Educ 4726 (Oct. 3, 2008)
• Education 3210 and 4273 (Nov. 7, 2008)
• Professional Year Requirements, 4284, PJ Requirement (Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}
• Education 3499 (Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}

7.

Faculty of Graduate Studies Report - J. Crossman

MOVED that the recommendations in the reports of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the Senate Budget Committee with respect to the following Graduate Calendar Changes be approved:

Faculty of Education

• Course Title change ED 6020 and 6040(Dec. 5, 2008) ^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}

8.

8.1

8.2

8.3

8.4

Senate Organization Committee Report - G. Colton

MOVED that the revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Faculty of Graduate Studies be approved.

MOVED that the revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Honorary Degrees Committee be approved.

MOVED that the revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Joint Senate NOSM Committee be approved.

MOVED that the revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee be approved.

9.

9.1

9.2

Joint Senate NOSM Committee - J. Farrell

MOVED that the addition of Laboratory Medicine/Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging/Nuclear Medicine to the Electives Section of the NOSM Calendar-Phase 3 Curriculum Descriptions and the amendment to MEDS 5645 Social and Population Health be approved as presented.

MOVED that upon the recommendation of the Joint Senate Committee for NOSM that, although registered with one University, NOSM students graduate with an M.D. degree conferred by both Lakehead and Laurentian Universities and that the M.D. Degree parchments signify award of an M.D. Degree of Lakehead and Laurentian with both Universities recognized equally on the parchment.

10.

10.1

10.2

Senate Teaching and Learning Committee Report - B. Stolar

MOVED that Senate accept the recommendations from the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee to approve the revised "Process For Selection For The Contribution To Teaching Awards".

MOVED that Senate accept the recommendations from the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee to approve the revised "Process For Selection For The Distinguished Instructor Award".

11.

Nominations for Electoral Board for the Election of Chancellor

12.

Approval of Adjunct Professors

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• Dr. O. Rubel be appointed as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013.
• Dr. Jim McLaughlin be appointed as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013.

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

• Dr. William Hettenhausen be appointed as an Professional ^{(KR Jan 23, 2009)} Associate for the Master of Public Health Program for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013.

Faculty of Education

• Dr. Jessica Whitley be appointed as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty ^{(KR Jan 23, 2009)} of Education for the term July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2012.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

13.

COU Academic Colleague Report (A. Mallik)

14.

Report of the Honorary Degrees Committee - B. Stolar

15.

Adjunct Professor Renewals (Information Only)

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• Dr. J. Th'ng renewed as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013.
• Dr. R. Mackereth renewed as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biology for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013.

16.

Report of the Secretary of Senate

Balloting for the final position on the Presidential Search Committee was completed on December 15, 2008. Dr. Alexander Serenko has been appointed.

The February Senate meeting has been rescheduled to:

February 27, 2009
4:30 pm
Senate Chambers

The Senate Executive Committee date will be changed to two weeks prior to the Senate meeting and therefore will be held on February 13, 2009 at 4:30 pm in the Senate Chambers.

17.

President's Report - F. Gilbert

18.

Report of the Vice-President (Academic) & Provost - L. Hayes

19.

Report of NOSM - J. Lanphear^{KR (Jan 23 2009)}

20.

Report of the Dean Orillia Campus - K. Fedderson

21.

Report of the Senate Representative to the Board of Governors - J. Leggatt

Agenda

1.

Approval of Agenda

2.

Update from the Strategic Planning Committee (Dr. A. P. Dean)

3.

MOTION: that Senate endorses the motion that was passed by the Senate Executive Committee on July 15, 2009 "that the Strategic Planning Committee be requested to reconvene to review and consider revisions, and to add clarification to portions of the Strategic Plan based primarily on the discussionsheld at the Senate Meeting on May 15, 2009"

4.

MOTION: to approvethe timelines and process for consultation as proposed by the Strategic Planning Committee:

A period of consultation with the University community September 15, 16, and 17, 2009

A revised Strategic Plan 2010-2013 to be posted on the University website by September 252009

A vote to be taken on the revised Strategic Plan 2010-2013 at the October 2, 2009 Senate Meeting

1.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda be approved with the following amendments:

#5.2 add-

Faculty of Education

• Education 1572

• Native Access Program

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• Basic General Science 0261
• Anthropology
• Geography 4211 Prerequisites
• Anthropology -Concurrent Education
• Anthropology - Update Departmental Information
  

• Nursing General
• Kinesiology - Calculation of Average
• Psychology 3001
  

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Indigenous Learning
• Political Science - Politics of Food in the North
• ORPT - Heritage Interpretation
• ORPT - Ecological Literacy
• Centre for Northern Studies - 3rd year elective requirements

• Forestry 2050/Biology 2051

#7.1 add-

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

• Nurse Practioner
• Psychology - graduate student requirements
  

Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment

• Forestry 5510 and 5995
• Forestry Removal 5410,5480,5550,5650,5670,5750,5755,5830
• Forestry 5575,5710,5740,5770,5810,5815
• Forestry 5770,5261,5131,5610,5850
• Forestry change to MScF

#8.1 - add - MOVED that the revisions to the Guidelines for Certificates be approved.

#14 - typographical error - 2008-2009 changed to 2009-2010

#26 - Add "Senate Meeting" after the word "October"

#28 - Registrar's Report - Master of Education Academic Schedule

Item #15 Lakehead University Strategic Plan 2010-2013 be moved to immediately following Business Arising from the Minutes

2.

Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-4 held on April 17, 2009

MOVED that the Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-4 held on April 17, 2009 be approved.

3.

4.

5.

Business Arising from the Minutes

Lakehead University Strategic Plan 2010-2013^{KR May 28 2009}

Lakehead University Strategic Plan 2010-2013

Proposed University Operating Budget 2009-10 (M. Pawlowski)^{KR May 28 2009}

MOVED that Senate recommend approval of the Proposed Lakehead University Operating Budget for 2009-10 to the Board of Governors.

6.

^{Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes for Referral}

^{MOVED that the proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:}

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Computer Science 4411, 4413, 4475,4478 ^{KR May 15 2009}

^{BA and BSc programs � non 4-year programs}

7.

Reports of Standing Committees on Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes

7.1

Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report (R. Koster)

MOVED that the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report be accepted.

MOVED that the Articulation Agreement Development Procedures document (particularly the policy regarding the removal of advanced standing credits from the transcript) be reviewed by the Senate Academic Committee.

7.2

Senate Budget Committee Report (T. Randall) Part 1 & Part 2

MOVED that the Senate Budget Committee Report be accepted and that the following Undergraduate Calendar Changes be approved:

Faculty of Education

• Education 1572

• Native Access Program

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• Basic General Science 0261
• Anthropology
• Geography 4211 Prerequisites
• Anthropology -Concurrent Education
• Anthropology - Update Departmental Information
  

• Nursing General
• Kinesiology - Calculation of Average
• Psychology 3001
  

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Indigenous Learning
• Political Science - Politics of Food in the North
• ORPT - Heritage Interpretation
• ORPT - Ecological Literacy
• Centre for Northern Studies - 3rd year elective requirements

• Forestry 2050/Biology 2051

8.

Senate Continuing Education and Distributed Learning Committee Report (P. Sevean)

MOVED that the Senate CEDL Report be accepted.

9.

Faculty of Graduate Studies Council (J. Crossman)

MOVED that the following Graduate Calendar Changes be approved:

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

• Nurse Practioner
• Psychology - graduate student requirements
  

Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment

• Forestry 5510 and 5995
• Forestry Removal 5410,5480,5550,5650,5670,5750,5755,5830
• Forestry 5575,5710,5740,5770,5810,5815
• Forestry 5770,5261,5131,5610,5850
• Forestry change to MScF

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies^{KR February 02 2010}

• Computer Science MSc Calendar Entry
• Mathematical Science MA/MSc Calendar Entry
  

MOVED that the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council Report be accepted.

10.

Senate Academic Committee Report (D. Tranter)

MOVED that the Guidelines for Certificates be approved.

MOVED that the Senate Academic Committee Report be accepted.

11.

11.1

11.2

Senate Joint NOSM Committee (J. Farrell)

MOVED that upon the recommendation the Joint Senate Committee the Lakehead Senate herein approves the recommendation to move forward the names of 24 graduands from the Lakehead University registration system (list attached) as ready for graduation, having met all the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) of the Northern Ontario School Medicine.

MOVED that the NOSM Associate Dean, UME be granted the authority to move the names forward of two individuals (list attached) who are expected to complete all the requirements by the deadline specified by Lakehead and Laurentian Universities� registrars, which is 4:30 pm on the day before convocation,upon their completion of those requirements, to allow them to join convocation.

12.

Senate Organization Committee Report (G. Colton)

MOVED that the revisions to the Senate Research Ethics Board Terms of Reference be approved.

13.

Report of the Senate Library Committee.

MOVED that the Library Code of Conduct be approved.

14.

LUSU Recommendations for Student Representatives on Senate Standing Committees for 2009-2010

MOVED that the LUSU recommendations for Student Representatives on Senate Standing Committees for 2009-2010 be approved.

15.

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies - Department of Economics (A. P. Dean)

MOVED that the Department of Economics become a department within the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies effective July 1, 2009.

16.

Faculty Senators on the Board of Governors

Senate is to recommend to the Board of Governors two faculty senators to serve on the Board of Governors. The following terms are available:

One Senate representative is required for a three-year term from September 2009 and ending with its Annual Meeting in the fall of 2012;

One Senate representative is required for two-year term from September 2009 and ending with its Annual Meeting in the fall of 2011.

17.

Graduands

17.1

Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas (M. Ryks-Szelekovszky)

List will be distributed at the meeting

MOVED that the candidates on the list distributed by the University Registrar list be awarded the undergraduate degrees or diplomas indicated.

17.2

Graduate Degrees (J. Crossman)

List will be distributed at the meeting

MOVED that the candidates on the list distributed by the University Registrar be awarded the graduate degrees indicated

18.

Medals (M. Ryks-Szelekovszky)

18.1

The Dean Braun's Medals

MOVED that the Dean Braun's Medals be awarded to the highest ranking graduating students in the Faculties of Business Administration, Engineering, Forestry and the Forest Environment and the Schools of Kinesiology, Nursing, Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism and Social Work

Honours Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Administration

Bachelor of Engineering

Diploma in Engineering Technology

Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Forest Conservation)

Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Forest Conservation)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology

Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation

Honours Bachelor of Social Work

18.2

The William A. West Medals

MOVED that the William A. West Medals be awarded to the highest ranking graduating students in the Faculty of Education.

Native Language Instructors' Diploma

Bachelor of Education (Native Teacher Education)

Bachelor of Education (Primary/Junior)

Bachelor of Education (Junior/Intermediate)

Bachelor of Education (Intermediate/Senior)

Master of Education

18.3

The Dean of Science and Environmental Studies Medals

MOVED that the Dean of Science and Environmental Studies Medals be awarded to the highest ranking graduating students in the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies.

Four Year Program

Three Year Program

18.4

The Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities Medals

MOVED that the Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities Medals be awarded to the highest ranking graduating students in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities.

Four Year Program

Three Year Program

18.5

The Chancellor's Medal

MOVED that the Chancellor's Medal be awarded to the highest ranking part-time student inthe graduating class of the Bachelor's or Honours Bachelor's degree programs.

18.6

TheVice-Chancellor's Medal

MOVED that the Vice-Chancellor's Medal be awarded to the highest ranking full-time student in the graduating class of the three-year Bachelor's degree programs.

18.7

The Governor General's College Bronze Medal

MOVED that the Governor General's College Bronze Medal be awarded to the highest ranking full-time student in the graduating class of the undergraduate diploma program of minimum two-year duration.

18.8

The Governor General's Silver Medal

MOVED that the Governor General's Silver Medal be awarded to the highest ranking full-time student in the graduating class of the Honours Bachelor's or equivalent programs.

18.9

The Governor General's Gold Medal

MOVED that the Governor General's Gold Medal be awarded to the highest ranking graduating student in a graduate program.

ITEMSFOR DISCUSSION

19.

Senate Teaching and Learning Committee (B. Stolar)

20.

Athletics Department Annual Report (T. Warden)

ITEMSFOR INFORMATION

21.

Adjunct Professor Renewals (Information Only)

Dr.Harun Rasid appointment as an Adjunct Professor to the Department of Geography is renewed for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013.

22.

President�s Report (Dr. F. Gilbert)

22.1

Professors Emeriti/ae to be conferred

23.

Report of NOSM (J. Lanphear)

24.

Report of the Dean Orillia Campus (K. Fedderson)

25.

Report of the Senate Representative to the Board of Governors(J. Leggatt)

26.

Notice of Motion to approve the Code of Student Behaviour and Disciplinary Procedures at the October Senate Meeting

27.

28.

Faculty Representative on Senate

1.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda be approved.

2.

Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-3 held on March 20, 2009

MOVED that the Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-3 of March 20, 2009 be approved.

3.

Business Arising from the Minutes

4.

Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED that the proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Anthropology- Concurrent Education

Anthropology - Update Departmental Information

Anthropology - Delete Geoarchaeology 4094 ^{added KR Apr 15 2009}

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Political Science - addition of HBA (Pre-Law Major)

Political Science- Politics of Food in the North

Political Science- Special Seminar on Law

ORPT- Heritage Interpretation

ORPT- Ecological Literacy

Centre for Northern Studies - 3^rd year elective requirements

Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment

Forestry 2050/Biology 2051

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Psychology 3001 ^{added KR Apr 15 2009}

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Majors in Anthropology, English and Geography^{added Apr 15 2009}

5.

Proposed Graduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED the proposed Graduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment

Forestry 5510 and 5995

Forestry 5575,5710,5740,5770, 5810, 5815

Forestry- Removal 5410, 5480, 5550, 5650, 5670, 5750, 5755, 5830

Forestry 5770, 5261, 5131, 5610, 5710, 5850

Forestry Change to MScF

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Nurse Practitioner

Psychology - graduate student requirements^{KR Apr 15 2009}

6.

6.1

6.2

Senate Academic Committee Report (D. Tranter)

MOVED that the University Regulation I (e)revisions be approved.

MOVED that the Senate AcademicCommittee Report be accepted.

7.

Approval of Undergraduate Calendar Changes

Reports of Standing Committees on Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes

7.1

Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report (R. Koster)

MOVED that the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report be accepted.

7.2

7.2.1

7.2.2

Senate Budget Committee Report (T. Randall)

MOVED that the Senate Budget Committee Report be accepted and

that the following Undergraduate Calendar changes be approved:

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Bioinformatics and Biological Chemistry

Applied Bio-molecular Science - Item #3

Mathematics 0140

Mathematics 1110

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Gerontology Minor

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Sociology- Add new half year Courses - Orillia

Faculty of Engineering

Regulation 8- (February 27, 2009)

Civil Engineering

Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment

Forestry 1110 & 1330

MOVED that the proposal for a creation of an Academic Unit of Health and Aging (referred to Senate committees on February 29, 2008) be reconsidered by the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences.

8.

8.1

8.2

Approval of Graduate Calendar Changes

Report of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council(J. Crossman)

MOVED that the "Revised Document Re: Membership to the Faculty of Graduate Studies"be approved. ^{added Apr 15 2009}

MOVED that the report of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council be accepted and that the following Graduate Calendar changes be approved:

Faculty of Education

Course Route - MEd Route

Joint PhD in Education - delete University of Western Ontario

Master of Education -Language Proficiency Requirements

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Kinesiology - KINE 5454

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

BIOL 5010 division

Biostatics

Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment

PhD Comprehensive Examinations

9

9.1

9.2

9.3

Report of Senate Teaching and Learning Committee

MOVED that Senate approve the recommendation of the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee to adopt the new instrument entitled "Student Evaluation of Teaching at Lakehead University."

MOVED that Senate accept the proposed changes to the Senate Policy on Course Evaluations.

MOVED that the report of the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee be accepted.

10.

10.1

10.2

10.3

Report of Senate Joint NOSM Committee

MOVED that the amendments to the General Academic Medical Education Regulations (NOSM) Section 2. Grading be approved as presented.^{KR added Apr 15 2009}

MOVED that the amendments to the NOSM's Student Assessment and Promotions Policy be approved as presented. ^{KR added Apr 15 2009}

MOVED that the amendments to the NOSM Phase 3 (Year 4) Curriculum Description and Phase 3 (Year 4) Course Descriptions be approved as presented. ^{KR added Apr 15 2009}

11.

Senate Nominations Committee Appointments

MOVED that the following recommendations for appointments to the Senate Nominations Committee to fill vacancies be approved:

Charles Conteh2009-2011

Aicheng Chen2009-2011

Batia Stolar2009-2011

Chander Shahi 2009-2011

12.

Approval of Adjunct Professors

Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment

MOVED that Dr. Robert Dekker be appointed as Adjunct Professor (Internal) to the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment for the term July 1, 2009 through June30, 2013.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

13.

COU Academic Colleague Report (A. Mallik) ^{KR added Apr 15 2009}

14.

Adjunct Professor Renewals

Mr.Paolo Sanzo appointment is renewed an Adjunct Professor to the School of Kinesiology for the term July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2012.

15.

Notice of Motion to approve the Strategic Plan 2010-2013

Notice of Motion to approve the Department of Economics become a department in the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies ^{KRadded Apr 15 2009}

17.

President's Report (F. Gilbert)

18.

Report of the Vice-President (Academic) & Provost (L.Hayes)

19.

Report of NOSM (J. Lanphear)

20.

Report of the Dean Orillia Campus (K. Fedderson)

21.

Report of the Senate Representative to the Board of Governors(J. Leggatt) ^{KR added Apr 15 2009}

1.

Approval of Agenda

MOVED that the agenda be approved.

2.

Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-8 held on November 6, 2009

MOVED that the Minutes of Senate Meeting #2009-8 held on November 6, 2009 be approved with the following amendment:

3.

Business Arising from the Minutes

4.

4.1

Proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED that the proposed Undergraduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

• New Program in Environmental Sustainability and signed documentation
• Addition of Inquiry Special Topics Course

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• Mathematics- Co-op
• Mathematics- Remove Apprenticeship and Internship
• Mathematics- NNEP
• Biology 4231
• Biology 3219
• Geography 4431
• Geography prerequisites
• Geography- limiting clauses removed

Faculty of Business Administration

• Business- 3058, 2018, 3018

Faculty of Education

• EDUC 4509 Title Change (Additional Qualifications)
• EDUC 4708 Outdoor Experiential Education
• EDUC 4847 Senior Curriculum and Instruction

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Music-Restructuring of Music History Courses
• Languages-New Course
• Women's Studies-2112, 2711, 4113, 4010, 3111
• Northern Studies - Include in sections of calendar (Corrected version December 4, 2009)

4.2

Proposed Graduate Calendar Changes for Referral

MOVED that the proposed Graduate Calendar Changes be referred to the appropriate committees:

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• Biology 5650

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• Sociology- program requirements

Faculty of Business Administration

• MSc Mgmt Program Admission Requirement Changes

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Science

• Kinesiology Academic Program changes

Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment

• Forestry MScF, MF program requirements

5.

Reports of Senate Standing Committees on Proposed Calendar Changes

5.1

Senate Budget Committee Report (D. Alexandrov)

MOVED that the Senate Budget Committee Report be accepted.

5.2

Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report (R. Koster)

Part I -Calendar Changes

Part II - Articulation Agreement - Algonquin College Biotechnology Technologist Advanced Diploma Program & Lakehead University's Honours Applied Biomolecular Science Degree Program.

MOVED that the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee Report Part I (Calendar Changes) be accepted.

MOVED that the Articulation Agreement - Algonquin College Biotechnology Technologist Degree be approved.

5.3

Senate Continuing Education & Distributed Learning Committee (SCEDL) (J. Vis)

MOVED that the Senate Continuing Education and Distributed Learning Report be accepted.

5.4

MOVED that the following Undergraduate Calendar Changes be approved:

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

• French1120
• Sociology- Course descriptions, Prerequisite, and 2207 to 0.5FCE

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

• Chemistry- 2211 & 1210
• Computer Science - Engineering & Computer Science
• Computer Science - 4451,3415,0433
• Biology- 3221
• Biology- 3470
• Economics- designation as an Arts or Science elective
• Geography- First Year
• Geography- Fourth Year
• Geography- Certificate in Mapping
• Geology Course replacements & miscellaneous fees
• Physics and Bio-Molecular Science

6.

6.1

Faculty of Graduate Studies Report (P. Hicks)

MOVED that the Faculty of Graduate Studies Report be accepted.

6.2

MOVED that the following Graduate Calendar Changes be approved:

Faculty of Health & Behavioural Science

• Clinical PhD in Psychology

Faculty of Education

• Masters Education Regulations
• Course route to MEd - Women's Studies/Gerontology

Faculty of Engineering

• MSc Engineering

The Masters of Science Biology Program Review was completed and the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council recommends the Program proceed to the external OCGS Review.

7.

Senate Research Committee (C. Gottardo)

MOVED that the revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Senate Research Committee be referred to the Senate Organization Committee.

8.

Senate Honorary Degrees Committee Report (J. Nicholas)

MOVED that the revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Senate Honorary Degrees Committee be referred to the Senate Organization Committee.

9.

Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee (S. Strickland)

MOVED that the revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Senate Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries Committee be referred to the Senate Organization Committee.

10.

10.1

10.2

Senate Organization Committee Report (G. Colton)

MOVED that the Terms of Reference for the Faculty of Graduate Studies Council be amended to include the Associate Vice-President (Academic) as a member of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and that in the absence of the Vice-President (Academic),the Associate Vice-President (Academic) may vote.

MOVED that,for clarity of interpretation,theword "typically" be removed from the Terms of Reference of Senate Standing Committees pertaining to the requirements for quorum. (i.e. that "Committee members whose positions are listed as ** shall not typically be included in the total when quorum is counted.")

11.

Faculty of Education (J. O'Meara)

MOVED that the request for the position of Chair of Education Programs in the Faculty of Education in Orillia be referred to the Senate Academic Committee, the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee, and the Senate Budget Committee.

12.

12.1

12.2

12.3

Approval of Adjunct Professors

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

MOVED that Dr. Jackie Dawson be appointed as an external Adjunct Professor to the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism for the term July 1, 2009 to June30, 2013.

MOVED that Dr. Emma Stewart be appointed as an external Adjunct Professor to the School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism for the term July 1, 2009 to June30, 2013.

Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment

MOVED that Dr. Rongzhou Man be appointed as an external Adjunct Professor to the Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30,2013.

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

13.

The Senate's "Enabling Motion Graduands on Record" empowers the Dean of the Faculty and Registrar to approve late additions to the graduands' list who had not appeared on the convocation list.No motion is necessary. The list will be distributed at the meeting.

14.

Adjunct Professor Renewals

• Dr. Neelam Khaper renewed as internal Adjunct Professor to the Department of Chemistry for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

• Dr. Marina Ulanova renewed as internal Adjunct Professor to the Department of Chemistry for the term July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

• Dr.John Th'ng renewed as an internal Adjunct Professor to the Department of Chemistry for the term July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2013.

15.

Update on Honorary Degree Recipients (J. Nicholas)

16.

President's Report (Dr. F. Gilbert)

17.

Report of the Vice-President (Academic) & Provost (Dr. L. Hayes)

18.

Report of NOSM (Dr. J. Lanphear)

19.

Report of the Dean Orillia Campus (Dr. K. Fedderson)

20.

Report of the Senate Representative to the Board of Governors(J. Leggatt)