Faculty Council Meeting - October 11, 2024 - Deadline for Agenda Items - Friday, October 4, 2024

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