MSVU Senate Minutes -- November 5 2001
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A meeting of the Senate was held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday November 5, 2001, in the Rosaria
Board Room.
Present: S. Brown (Chair), I. Blum, S. Boyd, S. Bruhm, B. Casey, W. Doyle, S. Drain, B. Frank,
F. French, P. Glenister, K. Kienapple, B. King, L. Lewis, M. Lyon, C. Mathieson,J. McLaren, S.
Medjuck, L. Neilsen, D. Nevo, D. Norris, S. Perrott, T. Roberts, E. Rosenthal, L. Steele, L.
Theriault, P. Watts, A. Whitewood, J. Woodsworth
Regrets: R. Bérard, K. Clayton, F. Harrington, C. Hill
Guests: R. Jeppesen
1. Approval of Agenda
S. Brown welcomed J. McLaren to Senate. The agenda was amended to have item 9.2 Honourary
Degree Nominations (Confidential) precede item 9.1 Annual Reports of Senate Committees.
Moved by B. Casey seconded by S. Perrott that the agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED
2. Approval of Minutes of October 1, 2001
E. Rosenthal questioned the wording of 7.6.2.1 i), seeking clarification of "not technical in
nature." The last sentence was modified to read "R. Fisher emphasized that this course should be
viewed as a management course, but some others felt it had substantial technical content."
8.2 Studentsâ Union section was reformatted to eliminate additional line spacing.
Moved by D. Nevo seconded by L. Neilsen that the minutes of October 1, 2001 be approved as
amended. CARRIED
3. Business Arising from the Minutes
There was no business arising.
4. President's Announcements
S. Brown expressed to Senate appreciation for their participation in convocation. On behalf of
honorary degree recipients and family members she conveyed sincere thanks.
S. Brown announced that the owners of Air 2000 have established a scholarship in recognition of
the efforts of the Mount community resulting from flight diversions surrounding the events of
September 11, 2001.
C. Mathieson announced that a capacity building grant in the amount of $100,000 was awarded
by the Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR), formerly the Medical Research Council
(MRC) to colleagues P. Corkum, J. Keefe, M. MacLellan, A. McSorley, and D. Norris. She
explained the notion of the initiative was to make available under competitive circumstances and
peer review, small grants for smaller universities, thus layering over strategic research plans and
spotlighting health researchers.
5. Question Period
There were no questions.
6. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business.
7. Committee Reports (Standing and Ad Hoc)
7.1 Senate Executive
7.1.1 Revision of By-law 12.3.1
Moved by L. Steele seconded by S. Drain that By-law 12.3.1 be amended to extend the period of
time to confer a degree from "2 years" to "3 years". CARRIED
7.1.2 Guidelines For Taking Senate Committee Minutes (for information)
7.2 Academic Appeals
L. Theriault reported that at present there are no appeals.
7.3 Academic Policy and Planning
J. Woodsworth reported CAPP has been monitoring program reviews organized by the Deans.
She indicated external reviewers for the Department of Modern Languages visited and a report is
forthcoming. J. Woodsworth indicated the Departments of Chemistry and Education will have
onsite visits of external reviewers in January 2002. The Department of Biology review has been
deferred. CAPP is gathering input from departments so a schedule of programs for the next few
years can be determined.
J. Woodsworth reported that the nomination of J. Keefe for a Canada Research Chair in Aging is
going forward for early December 2001. She reported receipt of eight new applications and
nominations for Human Development with a focus on Youth, Gender and Technology Learning.
7.3.1 Memorandum of understanding with the University of St. Martin
J. Woodsworth provided geographic background on St. Martin and the University of St. Martin.
She indicated the partnering will result in a Mount degree in association with the University of
St. Martin.
Moved by J. Woodsworth seconded by P. Watts that the memorandum of understanding with the
University of St. Martin be accepted. CARRIED
7.4 Committee on Teaching and Learning
J. Woodsworth reported the Committee met today and that a sub-committee, the Educational
Technology (ET) Sub-Committee, has been formed to propose and develop a process to assist
faculty with online technology in their teaching on campus. The Sub-Committee comprises P.
Watts, D. Forbes. D. Crawford, F. Crouse, R. Farmer and C. Nobes. A bulletin on the Web CT
pilot project has been circulated. J. Woodsworth also reported on the future creation of a task
force established to evaluate teaching done by distance.
J. Woodsworth discussed the WIC report approved at the last Senate and specifically the creation
of a Foundation/Transition Course. She reported S. Drain will Chair the task force that will look
into a Foundation/Transition Course and that B. King, a student representative, and others will
also be named. J. Woodsworth informed Senate that the report passed at Senate is available on
the Vice-President Academic Intranet site.
7.5 Graduate Studies
M. Lyon reported that the Graduate Studies Committee has met and that they continue to act as
ethics review board for graduate thesis proposals.
7.5.1 Graduate Studies (for action) (documentation attached)
7.5.1.1 MA Womenâ s Studies
a) New Calendar Description
i) GWOM 6603, Graduate Seminar
Moved by M. Lyon seconded by D. Norris to add a new calendar description for GWOM 6603.
CARRIED
b) New Course Proposal
i) GWOM 6604, Field-Based Learning
Moved by M. Lyon seconded by D. Norris to add a new course proposal for GWOM 6604.
CARRIED
7.5.1.2 MA Child & Youth Study
a) New Course Proposal
i) GCYS 6609, Graduate Internship
Moved by M. Lyon seconded by K. Kienapple to add a new course proposal for GCYS 6609.
CARRIED
7.6 Undergraduate Curriculum
S. Medjuck reported that the Committee meets weekly and that they have brought to Senate for
information the following proposed changes:
7.6.1 Undergraduate Curriculum (for information)
7.6.1.1 Applied Human Nutrition
a) NUTR 3330, New Prerequisites
7.6.1.2 Chemistry
a) CHEM 1011, New Prerequisites
7.6.1.3 Child and Youth Study
a) CHYS 3370, New Prerequisites, New Description
7.6.1.4 Education
EDUC 5340, New Name
EDUC 5341, New Name
EDUC 5345, New Name
7.6.1.5 English
a) ENGL 2216, New Name, New Description
b) ENGL 3305, New Name, New Description
c) ENGL 3306, New Name, New Description
LING 3311, New Prerequisites, New Description
FREN 1105, New Prerequisites
7.6.1.7 Psychology
PSYC 3310, New Description
PSYC 3311, New Description
PSYC 4499, New Prerequisites
7.6.1.8 Womenâ s Studies
WOMS 3310, New Description
WOMS 3309, New Description
7.6.2 Undergraduate Curriculum (for action)
7.6.2.1 Applied Human Nutrition
New Courses
i) NUTR 3407, Introduction to Client Care
Moved by S. Medjuck, seconded by M. Lyon to add a new course NUTR 3407. CARRIED
ii) NUTR 4408, Medical Nutrition Therapy I
Moved by S. Medjuck, seconded by J. McLaren to add a new course NUTR 4408. CARRIED
iii) NUTR 4409, Medical Nutrition Therapy II
Moved by S. Medjuck, seconded by J. McLaren to add a new course NUTR 4409. CARRIED
iv) NUTR 4445, Ethical Dimensions of Nutrition Practice
Moved by S. Medjuck, seconded by M. Lyon to add a new course NUTR 4445. CARRIED
b) Deletion
i) NUTR 3404, Nutrition Aspects of Human Disease I
ii) NUTR 4403, Clinical Nutrition
iii) NUTR 4405, Nutrition Aspects of Human Disease II
iv) NUTR 3343, Quality Improvement in Nutrition and Food Services
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by C. Mathieson to delete courses NUTR 3404, NUTR 4403,
NUTR
4405, and NUTR 3343. CARRIED
c) Changes to Existing Program
i) Changes in Admission Requirements in the Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by I. Blum changes in admission requirements in the Bachelor
of Science in Applied Human Nutrition
7.6.2.2 Biology
Cross-Listing of Courses
i) CHEM/BIOL 3501
ii) CHEM/BIOL 3502
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by S. Boyd that these courses be cross-listed: CHEM/BIOL
3501 and CHEM/BIOL 3502. CARRIED
Deletion
i) BIOL 4452, Directed Studies
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by S. Boyd that BIOL 4452 be deleted. CARRIED
New Courses
i) BIOL 4453, Directed Studies
ii) BIOL 4454, Directed Studies
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by S. Boyd that these new courses be added: BIOL 4453 and
BIOL 4454. CARRIED
7.6.2.3 Chemistry
Changes to Existing Program
i) Requirements for Honours in Chemistry
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by S. Boyd changes to the existing program requirements for
Honours in Chemistry. CARRIED
7.6.2.4 Child and Youth Study
Change to Existing Program
i) Minor in Child and Youth Study â New Calendar Description
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by K. Kienapple changes to existing program. CARRIED
7.6.2.5 Cultural Studies
New Course
i) CULS 3301, Senior Seminar
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by S. Bruhm to add a new course CULS 3301. CARRIED
7.6.2.6 English
New Courses
i) ENGL 2270, Classical Traditions
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by S. Drain to add a new course ENGL 2270. CARRIED
ii) ENGL 3313, Modern and Contemporary Drama
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by S. Drain to add a new course ENGL 3313. CARRIED
Deletion of Courses
i) ENGL 1160, Masterpieces of Western Literature I
ii) ENGL 2215, Introduction to Drama I: Theatre in Greece, Rome, and Medieval Europe
iii) ENGL 3312, Modern Drama
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by S. Drain the deletion of the following courses: ENGL 1160,
ENGL 2215, and ENGL 3312. CARRIED
7.6.2.7 Family Studies and Gerontology
Changes to Existing Program
i) Gerontology Minor
ii) Minor in Family Studies
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by D. Norris changes to existing programs. CARRIED
7.6.2.8 Information Technology
Changes to Existing Courses
i) INTE/CMPS 1115, Introduction to Information Technology
ii) INTE 2235, Microcomputer Management
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by E. Rosenthal changes to existing courses. CARRIED
7.6.2.9 Modern Languages
Change to Existing Program
i) Change to the Honours in French
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by D. Nevo changes to existing program. CARRIED
7.6.2.10 Psychology
New Courses
i) PSYC 2255, Evolutionary Psychology
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by J. McLaren to add a new course, PSYC 2255. CARRIED
ii) PSYC 3303, Advanced Study in Behaviour Modification
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by M. Lyon to add a new course PSYC 3303. CARRIED
7.6.2.11 Public Relations
a) New Courses
i) PBRL 4103, Financial Public Relations
ii) PBRL 4104, Public Relations in Health-Related Organizations
iii) PBRL 4105, Public Relations and Gender
iv) PBRL 4106, Public Relations and Fund Raising
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by B. King to add new courses PBRL 4103, PBRL 4104, PBRL
4105 and PBRL 4106. CARRIED
7.6.2.12 Womenâ s Studies
Deletion
i) WOMS 3311, Advanced Methods: Projects in Womenâ s Studies
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by T. Roberts the deletion of WOMS 3311. CARRIED
Change to Existing Program
i) Requirements for the Major, Honour and Minor program
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by T. Roberts changes to existing program. CARRIED
ii) Increase Units Required at Upper Level
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by T. Roberts to increase the units required at upper level of
Womenâ s Studies. CARRIED
7.7 Committee on Appointment, Promotion and Tenure or Permanence for Academic
Administrators (CAPTPAA)
No report.
7.8 Committee on Information Technology and Services
Committee has met and discussed the new ET Sub-Committee and the Pilot Project providing
faculty with increased access to computer resources at the Mount.
7.9 Library
No report
7.10 Nominations
7.10.1 Committee appointments
K. Kienapple reported the Nominations Committee is seeking a Senator to sit on the Library
Committee. He informed Senate the Committee is currently in the process of conducting
elections for CAPP, URC, and Senate. K. Kienapple indicated the Committee is looking at the
impact of the new constituency breakdown on committee memberships.
7.10.2 Senate elections
Moved by K. Kienapple seconded by I. Blum to add M. Forrest to the Writing Initiatives
Committee, M. Welton to the University Research Ethics Board, J. Mills to the Undergraduate
Curriculum Committee, K. Wong and C. French to the Graduate Studies Committee, and R.
Stewart to the Research and Publications Committee. CARRIED
K. Kienapple had announced at the October 1, 2001 meeting that J. McLaren would be assuming
a position on Senate as of January 1, 2001. However, with the recent resignation of a Senator, it
was the judgement of the Nominations Committee, Parliamentarian and Senate Executive that
the immediate vacancy took precedence over the upcoming January vacancy and J. McLaren was
invited to join Senate effective immediately
7.11 Research and Publications
C. Mathieson reported that the Research and Publications Committee has met once to begin the
adjudication of the internal grants for the Fall competition.
7.12 Student Affairs
No report.
7.13 Undergraduate Admissions and Scholarships
L. Theriault reported the Committee has not met. She informed Senate of the Annual Scholars
Luncheon scheduled for November 6, 2001. L. Theriault indicated that the process of naming the
endowed entrance and in-course awards is ongoing and will continue for the next week until the
full list is established.
7.14 Writing Initiatives Committee
S. Drain reported that the Committee has met and was pleased with Senateâ s passing of its
recommendation on a Foundation/Transition course. She reported that WIC is discussing a
project for this year and invited Senators to forward suggestions on developing student writing
techniques to her attention.
7.15 University Research Ethics Board
S. Perrott reported that the first meeting of the UREB took place and that he was appointed
Chair. He identified Committee members, C. Mathieson, M. Das, C. Edmunds, P. Oâ Neill, J.
Taper, and one community member (presently being sought). S. Perrott indicated the Committee
will meet monthly andtry to ensure research proposals are reviewed as quickly as possible.
8. Other Reports
8.1 Board of Governors
B. Casey reported the Board had met and included an orientation for all new Board members.
She shared with Senate highlights of a presentation by J. Woodsworth surrounding faculty
retention and recruitment. B. Casey informed Senators of the approval of a new residence on
campus scheduled to get underway in March of 2002.
8.2 Studentsâ Union
T. Roberts reported the Students Representative Council (SRC) held a Fall inservice in which
they conducted training sessions and set goals with council members. She announced the Annual
General Meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2001, and extended an invitation to faculty and
staff. T. Roberts reported participation in the Canadian Academic Round Table Fall session, a
National conference for Presidents, Academic Vice-Presidents and the equivalent from Studentsâ
Unions and Associations across the country. The session was held jointly this year by Saint
Maryâ s and Acadia and many academic issues were discussed. T. Roberts announced the
opening of new Internet café service on campus called the Crowâ s Nest. She extended an
invitation to all to drop by the café.
9. New Business
9.1 Annual Reports of Senate Committees
i. Senate Executive
Moved by W. Doyle seconded by S. Drain to receive as submitted the annual report of the
Senate Executive Committee. CARRIED
ii. Academic Appeals
Moved by L. Theriault seconded by C. Mathieson to receive as submitted the annual report of
the Academic Appeals Committee. CARRIED
iii. Student Discipline Appeals
Moved by S. Drain seconded by S. Medjuck to receive as submitted the annual report of the
Student Discipline Appeals Committee. CARRIED
iv. Academic Policy and Planning
Moved by J. Woodsworth seconded by T. Roberts to receive as submitted the annual report of
the Academic Policy and Planning Committee. CARRIED
v. Committee on Teaching and Learning
Moved by J. Woodsworth seconded by D. Nevo to receive as submitted the annual report of the
Committee on Teaching and Learning. CARRIED
vi. Graduate Studies
Moved by M. Lyon seconded by F. French to receive as submitted the annual report of the
Graduate Studies Committee. CARRIED
vii. Undergraduate Curriculum
Moved by S. Medjuck seconded by F. French to receive as submitted the annual report of the
Undergraduate Curriculum. CARRIED
viii. Committee on Appointment, Promotion and Tenure or Permanencefor Academic
Administrators (CAPTPAA)
Moved by J. Woodsworth seconded by S. Perrott to receive as submitted the annual report of the
Committee on Appointment, Promotion and Tenure or Permanence for Academic Administrators
(CAPTPAA). CARRIED
ix. Committee on Information Technology and Services
Moved by B. Casey seconded by L. Lewis to receive as submitted the annual report of the
Committee on Information Technology and Services. CARRIED
x. Library
Moved by T. Roberts seconded by F. French to receive as submitted the annual report of the
Library Committee. CARRIED
xi. Nominations
Moved by C. Mathieson seconded by B. King to receive as submitted the annual report of the
Nominations Committee. CARRIED
xii. Research and Publications
Moved by C. Mathieson seconded by K. Kienapple to receive as submitted the annual report of
the Research and Publications Committee. CARRIED
xiii. Student Affairs
Moved by J. Woodsworth seconded by B. Casey to receive as submitted the annual report of the
Student Affairs Committee. CARRIED
xiv. Undergraduate Admissions and Scholarships
Moved by L. Theriault seconded by T. Roberts to receive as submitted the annual report of the
Undergraduate Admissions and Scholarships Committee. CARRIED
xv. Writing Initiatives
Moved by S. Drain seconded by B. King to receive as submitted the annual report of the Writing
Initiatives Committee. CARRIED
9.2 Honourary Degree Nominations (Confidential)
Moved by W. Doyle seconded by L. Neilson to move to in camera. CARRIED
Moved by F. French seconded by W. Doyle to move from in camera. CARRIED
10. Items for Communication
S. Brown indicated that the matters approved for course changes will be sent on for inclusion in
the appropriate calendar and those elected to Senate committees will be notified. The revision to
by-laws approved by Senate will be communicated to those with copies of the by-laws.
11. Adjournment
Moved by S. Brown seconded by F. French that the meeting be adjourned at 9:30. CARRIED