MSVU Senate Minutes -- May 5 2006
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Senate Meeting May 5, 2006
EMF 130 2:00 p.m.
Minutes of Meeting
Present: D. Woolcott (Chair), K. Arbuckle, K. Blotnicky, I. Blum, K. Darvesh, A. Davis,
C. French, F. French, P. Glenister, J. Gordon, E. Hicks, C. Hill, N. Kayhani, B. King,
M. Lyon, A. MacGillivary, R. MacKay, A. McCalla, G. McCarney, S. Medjuck, J. Mills,
L. Theriault, P. Watts, R. West, M. Whalen, R. Zuk
Regrets: R. Bérard, D. Bourne-Tyson, S. Brown, R. Fisher, K. Manning, L. Nash,
D. Plumb, M. Raven, J. Sharpe, B. Taylor, A. Whitewood.
The Chair welcomed A. McCalla, a newly elected member of Senate, and newly elected student
representatives G. McCarney and R. West.
1. Approval of Agenda
Moved by J. Gordon, seconded by K. Blotnicky to approve the agenda as circulated. CARRIED.
2. Approval of Minutes of April 24, 2006
It was agreed to defer approval of the Minutes of April 24, 2006 until the next meeting of Senate.
3. Business Arising from the Minutes
3.1 Revision to By-law 14.4 Terms of Reference for CAPTPAA (Notice of motion
given at April 24, 2006 Senate meeting)
It was noted that the revised version of the Terms of Reference for CAPTPAA which were
distributed at the meeting contained typographical corrections and no substantive changes.
Moved by I. Blum, seconded by K. Darvesh that the proposed revisions to By-law 14.4 Terms of
Reference for CAPTPAA, as circulated at the meeting, be approved by Senate. CARRIED.
4. Presidentâ s Announcements
Members of Senate observed a moment of silence to remember Dr. Patrick Oâ Neill, a revered
colleague and friend, who died on April 29, 2006.
D. Woolcott noted that the federal budget contained a measure of commitment to research
funding from the granting councils and the possibility, if a surplus is realised, of a trust account
being established for infrastructure support. She noted that our share would be modest but would
make a difference. With respect to the provincial government priorities she noted there were one
or two promising items, but there is quite naturally speculation that not much will happen in this
regard before an election.
5. Question period
In response to a question about the provincial government wanting tuition fees to go down to the
national average over the next five years and whether or not they would be offering assistance to
achieve that, it was noted that we need more detailed information. A question was also raised
about the proposed infrastructure support and whether or not it would be on an annual or a one
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time only basis; and it was noted the answer to that is not known yet. With respect to a Senatorâ s
comment on the announcement of a $500.00 federal tax credit for text books for full-time
students and her subsequent suggestion that it should apply to part-time students, it was noted that
it could be helpful to raise this through a letter to the Minister of Finance and our Member of
Parliament.
6. Unfinished business
Nothing was raised.
7. Committee Reports (Standing and Ad hoc)
7.1 Senate Executive
7.1.1 Nominations Committee report regarding participation by Librarians on
Senate Standing Committees (from November 28, 2005 Senate Meeting)
Moved by I. Blum, seconded by A. MacGillivary that, on the recommendation of Senate
Executive after examining the Nominations Committee report, Senate assign to each of the seven
committees specified the task of considering the report with a view to amending the membership
component of its bylaws to accommodate professional librarians. CARRIED.
7.2 Academic Appeals Committee
L. Theriault noted that the Academic Appeals Committee has one hearing remaining which
should occur within the next two weeks.
7.3 Academic Policy and Planning
7.3.1 CAPP Report on the Review of Information Technology & Services (for
information)
S. Medjuck noted that the CAPP Report on the Review of Information Technology & Services
was for information, and that some of the recommendations contained in the report will come
forward to Senate.
7.4 Graduate Studies
There was no report.
7.5 Undergraduate Curriculum
There was no report.
7.6 Committee on Appointment, Promotion and Tenure or Permanence for
Academic Administrators (CAPTPAA)
There was no report.
7.7 Committee on Information Technology and Services
There was no report.
7.8 Library
There was no report.
7.9 Nominations
There was no report.
7.10 Research and Publications
A. Davis noted that the Senate By-laws state that at least one member of the Research &
Publications Committee must be an elected Senator and that this requirement currently needs to
be fulfilled. He also noted that they received two applications for the Research Excellence
Awards which were impossible to adjudicate fairly. He stressed that the problem was not with
the nomineesâ files but rather with the awardâ s terms and conditions which need clarification.
7.11 Student Affairs
There was no report.
7.12 Committee on Teaching and Learning
There was no report.
7.13 Writing Initiatives
There was no report.
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7.14 Undergraduate Admissions and Scholarships
L. Theriault noted that the Entrance Scholarship program is well ahead of last year and the
committee is pleased with one significant difference, namely that four of the Presidentâ s
Scholarship offers have already been accepted.
7.15 University Research Ethics Board
A. Davis reported that the UREB has completed a review of more than sixty files this year.
8. Other Reports
8.1 Studentsâ Union
K. Arbuckle noted that the Studentsâ Union is still in a transition period. They are pleased with
the recent hiring of an Editor for the student newspaper. She noted that the Studentsâ Union
participated in the Safe Space workshop held in the Library on May 3, and they intend to become
more involved with this important project.
9. New Business
9.1 Spring 2006 Graduate List (Confidential business)
Moved by F. French, seconded by S. Medjuck to move in camera. CARRIED.
Senate approved the following degrees, diplomas and certificates as follows:
Certificate in Accounting M. Lyon/A. MacGillivary
Certificate in Business Administration M. Lyon/A. MacGillivary
Certificate in Marketing M. Lyon/K. Blotnicky
Certificate of Proficiency in French S. Medjuck/R. West
Advanced Certificate of Proficiency in French S. Medjuck/K. Darvesh
Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management M. Lyon/A. MacGillivary
Diploma in Business Administration M. Lyon/A. MacGillivary
Diploma in Information Technology and Computer Studies M. Lyon/J. Mills
Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management M. Lyon/K. Blotnicky
Degree of Bachelor of Arts S. Medjuck/J. Gordon
Degree of Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts S. Medjuck/K. Arbuckle
Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Advanced Major) S. Medjuck/A. McCalla
Advanced Major Certificate in Arts S. Medjuck/ I. Blum
Degree of Bachelor of Arts (Honours) S. Medjuck/R. Zuk
Degree of Bachelor of Applied Arts (Child &Youth Study) M. Lyon/C. French
Degree of Bachelor of Child Study M. Lyon/C. French
Degree of Bachelor of Applied Arts (Family Studies and M. Lyon/J. Gordon
Gerontology)
Degree of Bachelor of Applied Arts (Information M. Lyon/ J. Mills
Technology)
Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration M. Lyon/K. Blotnicky
Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in M. Lyon/A. MacGillivary
Association with Bermuda College
Degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in M. Lyon/K. Blotnicky
Association with the University of St. Martin
Degree of Bachelor of Public Relations M. Lyon/B. King
Degree of Bachelor of Science S. Medjuck/R. MacKay
Degree of Bachelor of Science (Advanced Major) S. Medjuck/R. MacKay
Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) S. Medjuck/K. Blotnicky
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Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) given jointly S. Medjuck/K. Darvesh
by Mount Saint Vincent University and Dalhousie
University
Degree of Bachelor of Science in Applied Human M. Lyon/I.Blum
Nutrition
Degree of Bachelor of Science in Applied Human M. Lyon/K. Blotnicky
Nutrition (Honours)
Degree of Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality M. Lyon/E. Hicks
Management
Degree of Bachelor of Education M. Lyon/F. French
Degree of Bachelor of Education in Association with M. Lyon/F. French
Erdiston College of Education
Degree of Bachelor of Education in Association with M. Lyon/F. French
Nova Scotia Teachers College
Degree of Bachelor of Education in Association with M. Lyon/F. French
St. Josephâ s Teachersâ College
Degree of Master of Applied Human Nutrition M. Lyon/I. Blum
Degree of Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition M. Lyon/I, Blum
Degree of Master of Education M. Lyon/F. French
Degree of Master of Education Curriculum Studies: M. Lyon/F. French
Teaching English as a second language in association
with Saint Maryâ s University
Degree of Master of Arts in Education M. Lyon/F. French
Degree of Master of Arts in Child and Youth Study M. Lyon/C. French
Degree of Master of Arts in Womenâ s Studies offered S. Medjuck/J. Gordon
jointly by Mount Saint Vincent University, Dalhousie
University and Saint Maryâ s University
Degree of Master of Arts in School Psychology M. Lyon/F. French
Moved by S. Medjuck, seconded by K. Blotnicky that Senate permit the Registrar to add an
individualâ s name if the requirements are completed prior to the Convocation Ceremony and
further, to adjust any studentsâ distinction status if so warranted. CARRIED.
Moved by J. Gordon, seconded by K. Blotnicky to move out of the in camera session.
CARRIED.
10. Items for Communications
The 2006 Spring Graduation list was identified as the key item for communication.
11. Adjournment
Before calling for a motion to adjourn, the Chair noted that this would be L. Theriaultâ s last
Senate meeting and she acknowledged the significant resource she has been to Senate through her
fundamentally important role as Registrar. The Chair then noted that S. Medjuck, in her role as
Dean of Arts & Science, had contributed a great deal to Senate, and she expressed the hope that
with that term concluding, she might, in time, return to Senate. The Chair then drew attention to
the following faculty representatives on Senate and expressed thanks for all that they had
contributed during their term of appointment: K. Blotnicky, K. Darvesh, C. French, E. Hicks, A.
MacGillivary, J. Mills and D. Plumb.
Moved by I. Blum, seconded by B. King that the meeting adjourn at 2:50 p.m. CARRIED.