MSVU Senate Minutes -- May 7 2004
| dc.contributor.author | Senate, Mount Saint Vincent University | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2010-04-15T14:14:46Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2010-04-15T14:14:46Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2010-04-15T14:14:46Z | |
| dc.description | 1 Senate Meeting May 7, 2004 Rosaria Boardroom 2:00 p.m. Minutes of Meeting Present: S. Brown (Chair), P. Baker, K. Blotnicky, C. Brushett, B. Casey, K. Darvesh, K. Dewar, L. Evans, R. Farmer, P. Fielding, M. Fitzgerald, C. French, F. French, P. Glenister, K. Harding, E. Hicks, C. Hill, M. Lyon, A. MacGillivary, S. Medjuck, J. McLaren, J. Mills, D. Norris, P. Oâ Neill, S. Seager, L. Theriault, P. Watts, J. West, A. Whitewood, D. Woolcott Regrets: S. Drain, F. Harrington, D. Plumb, L. Steele, S. Walker Guest: C. Edmunds Approval of Agenda Moved by P. Fielding, seconded by A. MacGillivary to approve the agenda as circulated, with the addition of item 8.2 Board of Governors. CARRIED. 2. Approval of Minutes of April 26, 2004 The approval of the April 26, 2004 minutes was deferred to the September 2004 Senate meeting. 3. Business Arising from the Minutes There was no business arising from the minutes. 4. President's Announcements S. Brown reported that she was invited to Province House for an announcement that the Province of Nova Scotia has signed an agreement that will allow international students to work for two years following their graduation. 5. Question Period There were no questions. 6. Unfinished Business There was no unfinished business. 7. Committee Reports (Standing and Ad Hoc) 7.1Senate Executive 7.1.1 Notice of Motion: Revision to By-Law 1.1, Senate Membership Moved by B. Casey, seconded by D. Woolcott that Senate approve the revisions to By-law 1.1, Senate Membership. CARRIED. 7.2 Academic Appeals Committee 2 Notice of Motion: Revision to By-law 14.2 Moved by L. Theriault, seconded by J. McLaren that Senate approve the revision to By-law 14.2. CARRIED. L. Theriault reported that a hearing to consider three appeals is being convened. Academic Policy and Planning 7.3.1 Notice of Motion: Revision to By-law 14.3 Moved by D. Woolcott, seconded by J. McLaren that Senate approve the revision to By-law 14.3. CARRIED. Graduate Studies 7.4.1 Notice of motion: Revision to By-law 14.3.1, Graduate Studies Committee Terms of Reference Moved by M. Lyon, seconded by S. Medjuck that Senate approve the revision to By-law 14.3.1. CARRIED. Senate agreed to the following friendly amendment to the wording of the membership section of the committee: a maximum of two graduate students, selected in consultation with the Student Union. M. Lyon reported that all Mount students who applied for Canada Graduate Scholarships were successful. Undergraduate Curriculum No report. 7.6 Committee on Appointment, Promotion and Tenure or Permanence for Academic Administrators (CAPTPAA) No report. 7.7 Committee on Information Technology and Services No report. 7.8 Library No report. 7.9 Nominations Moved by A. MacGillivary, seconded by K. Blotnicky that Senate approve the appointments of the named individuals to the various Standing Committees of Senate. CARRIED. Senate Executive Committee Ilya Blum Brent King July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 Academic Appeals Committee Margaret Bateman Ellison July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning Jane Baskwill July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 Committee on Information Technology and Services Paula Crouse January 1, 2005 â June 30, 2007 Library Committee Fred French Michele Millar DeNel Rehberg Sedo July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 Research and Publications Elizabeth Church January 1, 2005 â June 30, 2007 3 Student Judicial Committee Randi Warne Wendy Doyle July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 Undergraduate Admissions and Scholarship Committee Wayne Ingalls Joan Turner Eve Rosenthal Ann MacGillivary January 1, 2005 â June 30, 2007 July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 January 1, 2005 â June 30, 2007 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee John Schellenberg July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 University Research Ethics Board Carmel French Genevieve Boulet July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 Secretary of Senate Peter Glenister July 1, 2004 â June 30, 2007 7.10 Research and Publications No report. 7.11 Student Affairs No report. 7.12 Committee on Teaching and Learning 7.12.1 Notice of Motion: Revision to By-law 14.10 Moved by E. Hicks, seconded by P. Watts that Senate approve the revision to By-law 14.10. CARRIED. 7.13 Writing Initiatives 7.13.1Notice of Motion: Revision to By-law 14.10.1 Moved by A. MacGillivary, seconded by E. Hicks that Senate approve the revision to By-law 14.10.1. CARRIED. 7.14 Undergraduate Admissions and Scholarships 7.14.1 Recommendation to revise Undergraduate Admissions Requirements Moved by L. Theriault, seconded by A. MacGillivary that Senate approve the revisions to the undergraduate admission requirements. CARRIED. L. Theriault agreed to recommend that the grammatical aspects of the Calendar be examined by the editor prior to the next Calendar publication. Under the Bachelor of Arts listing, L. Theriault agreed to include a list of majors referred to in the statement, â Students who are interested in pursuing majors which require mathematics are recommended to complete grade XI and XII academic or advanced mathematics.â 7.15 University Research Ethics Board No report. 8. Other Reports 8.1 Studentsâ Union C. Brushett introduced J. West as the incoming student representative to Senate. 8.2 Board of Governors P. Baker reported that the Board of Governors recently met to discuss governance. The Board considered 4 two issues: 1) a questionnaire/evaluation form that the Board of Governors completed; and 2) a document that examines the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Governors, the President and senior management of the University. The Board approved both documents. Implementation of the recommendations will move forward. 9. New Business 9.1 Spring 2004 Graduate List (Confidential Business) Moved by K. Darvesh, seconded by M. Fitzgerald to move in camera. CARRIED. Moved by S. Medjuck, seconded by K. Dewar 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. Advanced Certificate of Proficiency in French S. Medjuck/C. Brushett Certificate in Accounting M. Lyon/A. MacGillivary Certificate in Business Administration M. Lyon/K. Blotnicky Certificate in Community Residential Services M. Lyon/C. French Certificate in Gerontology M. Lyon/D. Norris Certificate in Information Technology M. Lyon/J. Mills Certificate in Marketing M. Lyon/K. Blotnicky Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management M. Lyon/K. Blotnicky Diploma in Business Administration M. Lyon/E. Hicks Diploma in Information Technology and Computer Studies M. Lyon/R. Farmer Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management M. Lyon/K. Blotnicky Bachelor of Arts S. Medjuck/J. McLaren Bachelor of Arts (Advanced Major) S. Medjuck/J. McLaren Advanced Major Certificate in Arts (English) S. Medjuck/P. Baker Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Womenâ s Studies S. Medjuck/P. Baker Bachelor of Applied Arts (Child and Youth Study) M. Lyon/C. French Bachelor of Applied Arts (Child and Youth Study) in M. Lyon/M. Fitzgerald Association with Bermuda College Bachelor of Applied Arts (Child and Youth Study) Honours M. Lyon/C. French Bachelor of Applied Arts (Family Studies and Gerontology) M. Lyon/D. Norris Bachelor of Applied Arts (Family Studies and Gerontology) M. Lyon/D. Norris Honours (with first-class honours) Bachelor of Applied Arts (Information Technology) M. Lyon/J. Mills Bachelor of Business Administration M. Lyon/A. MacGillivary Bachelor of Business Administration in Association with M. Lyon/E. Hicks Bermuda College Bachelor of Business Administration in Association with M. Lyon/P. Fielding The University of St. Martin Bachelor of Public Relations M. Lyon/C. Brushett Bachelor of Science S. Medjuck/J. McLaren Bachelor of Science (Advanced Major) S. Medjuck/J. McLaren Bachelor of Science (honours) S. Medjuck/S. Seager Bachelor of Science Applied Human Nutrition M. Lyon/D. Woolcott Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management M. Lyon/K. Blotnicky Bachelor of Education M. Lyon/F. French Bachelor of Education (Visual Arts Specialist) in M. Lyon/F. French Association with Nova Scotia College of Art and Design Bachelor of Education in Association with Nova Scotia M. Lyon/F. French 5 Teachers College Master of Education M. Lyon/F. French Master of Education Curriculum Studies: Teaching English M. Lyon/F. French as a Second Language in Association with Saint Maryâ s University Master of Arts in Education M. Lyon/P. Fielding Master of Arts Child and Youth Study M. Lyon/M. Fitzgerald Master of Arts in Human Ecology M. Lyon/D. Norris Master of Science Applied Human Nutrition M. Lyon/D. Woolcott Master of Arts in School Psychology M. Lyon/F. French Moved by K. Blotnicky, seconded by P. Baker, to move from in camera. CARRIED. Items for Communication a) Graduation list Revisions to Senate By-laws Notices to new committee appointees d) Changes in undergraduate admissions requirements Adjournment The President thanked P. Baker, B. Casey, F. French, F. Harrington, J. McLaren, D. Norris and P. Oâ Neill for their contributions to Senate. Moved by M. Fitzgerald, seconded by S. Medjuck to adjourn the meeting at 3:20 p.m. R. Dankner Acting Recording Secretary | en |
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| dc.title | MSVU Senate Minutes -- May 7 2004 | en |
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