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The Senate of York University Notice of the 604Th Meeting of Senate To The Senate of York University Notice of the 604th Meeting of Senate to be held at 3:00 pm. on Thursday, May 22, 2014 in the Senate Chamber, N940 Ross Building. AGENDA Page 1. Chair's Remarks (R. Mykitiuk) 2. Minutes of the Meeting of April 24, 2014 .................................................................................... i 3. Business Arising from the Minutes 4. Inquiries and Communications 4.1 Senators on the Board of Governors re: Board Meeting of April 28 (A. Belcastro / M. Lockshin – Synopsis attached) .................................................................................................................. 1 5. President’s Items (M. Shoukri) 6. Committee Reports 6.1 Executive (A. Asif) ............................................................................................................ 3 6.1.1 Nominees for Election to Senate Committees 6.2 Academic Standards, Curriculum and Pedagogy (L. Sanders) .............................................. 5 6.3 Academic Policy, Planning and Research (Acting Chair) ................................................... 38 6.3 Awards (D. Leyton Brown) ................................................................................................ 127 Note: APPRC items include a report on academic planning discussions with the Deans, Principal and University Librarian concluded in April. 7. Other Business Harriet Lewis, Secretary Consent Agenda 6.2.1 Addition of a Full-Time Option for the Tax Law Specialization within the Professional LLM Program , Graduate Studies 6.2.2 Changes to Admission and Program Requirements for the MSc and PhD Programs in Chemistry, Graduate Studies 6.2.3 Addition of a New Test to Satisfy Language Proficiency Admission Requirements, Glendon 6.2.4 Change to the Requirements of the JD Program, Osgoode Hall Law School 6.2.5 Changes to Requirements for the PhD Program in Social & Political Thought, Faculty of Graduate Studies The Senate of York University Minutes of the meeting held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 24, 2014 in the Senate Chamber, N940 Ross Building. R. Mykitiuk Chair M. Adriaen S. Ehrlich S. Husein G. Mianda J. Simeon C. Archer C. Ehrlich C. Innes M. Milo L. Sossin P. Axelrod R. Everett Acting Secretary D. Khayatt G. Monette J. Spencer A. Asif J. Foster J. Kozinski J. Morrison B. Spotton Visano S. Benchimol D. Golemi-Kotra S. Lawrence A. Mukherjee-Reed A. Tarc M. Biehl S. Grace R. Lee R. Myers G. Tourlakis G. Brewer E. Gutterman R. Lenton R. Mykitiuk S. Tufts S. Brixey R. Haché D. Leyton-Brown P. Ng G. Vanstone D. Callison M. Hamadeh S. Ling J. O’Hagan J. Warren H. Campbell W. Heinrichs K. Little R. Owston L. Wright D. Cappadocia D. Hastie M. Lockshin S. Parsons H. Wu G. Comninel C. Heron S. MacDonald A. Pitt J. Yeomans R. De Costa B. Heron A. MacLennan P. Ryan M. Yousaf P. Delaney A. Hilliker M. Martel I Saleem A. Zalik M. Derayeh R. Hornsey M. McCall L. Sanders Q. Zha S. Dimock K. Hudak S. McLaren A. Schrauwers K. Dowler D. Hunt K. McRoberts M. Shoukri 1. Chair's Remarks The Chair, Professor Roxanne Mykitiuk, congratulated members of the University community as the Winter Term came to a close. At the Chair’s suggestion, Senate agreed that the reports of ASCP and Awards would be moved up to precede APPRC on the agenda. 2. Minutes of the Meeting of March 27, 2014 It was moved, seconded and carried “that the minutes of the meeting of March 27, 2014 be approved.” 3. Business Arising from the Minutes There was no business arising from the minutes. 4. Inquiries and Communications 4.1 Academic Colleague to the Council of Ontario Universities The Academic Colleague, Professor Paul Axelrod, presented the March 2014 Council of Ontario Universities Issues Update, and highlighted Strategic Mandate Agreements, online education, and the adoption of the Ontario Education Number for university students. 5. President’s Items President Shoukri joined in extending congratulations to faculty members and students, and addressed a number of provincial policy initiatives, including online learning, French language curriculum expansion and the important role for Glendon, and the Major Capacity Expansion Policy Framework under which the University has embarked on a process leading to a bid for a York Region campus. 6. Committee Reports 6.1 Executive i 6.1.1 Nominees for Election to the Senate Tenure and Promotions Appeals Committee A slate of nominees was noted. There being no further nominations, it was moved, seconded and carried “that nominations be closed.” As a result, Professor Marcella Porporato and Professor Livy Visano were elected to the Tenure and Promotions Committee. 6.1.2 Information Items Senate Executive advised that a candidate had been added to the pool of prospective recipients of honorary degrees and confirmed that members of the Board and Senate Executive committees had held their annual gathering. 6.2 Academic Standards, Curriculum and Pedagogy 6.2.1 Revisions to the Structure and Requirements of the Bachelor of Education Program, Faculty of Education It was moved, seconded and carried “that Senate approve revisions to the Bachelor of Education (BEd) program as set out in Appendix A, effective Fall-Winter 2015-2016.” 6.2.2 Information Items Academic Standards Curriculum and Pedagogy advised that its reflections on discussion at a recent Secretariat- sponsored event on “Degree Requirement Complexities and Their Implications" had resulted in agreement that concrete initiatives associated with the issues raised would be included in its priorities for 2014-15. 6.3 Awards The Awards Committee reported on Changes to Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships to be implemented in 2015-2016 developed by a working group as part of a larger review of strategies for the enhancement of recruitment, retention and the student experience. Principal changes were the following • a move to non-renewable scholarships for those admitted at the 80-94.9 per cent range (those with averages of 95 per cent and above will be eligible to renew) • increased scholarship values to create a competitive advantage • introduction of a Student Life Awards, paid directly to students for assistance with books, food, and the like for those with an 80+ admission average who accept an early offer All awards will be outlined in letters extending offers of admission. The value of awards has been adjusted to various levels for entering students. It was suggested that the University should publicize a finding relayed by the Committee that scholarships for PhD and Masters students are quite competitive. The Awards Committee also reported on the disbursal of awards for graduate students and new awards established in 2013. The Chair confirmed that the recipients of honorific professorships would be announced in May. 6.4 Academic Policy, Planning and Research 6.4.1 Renaming the Faculty of Fine Arts to the School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design It was moved and seconded “that Senate approve the renaming of the Faculty of Fine Arts to School of the Arts, Media, Performance and Design.” In response to questions, Dean Brixey confirmed that the Faculty would feature interdisciplinary curriculum and research. Although the word “Arts” would continue to part of the name, Dean Brixey was confident that there would not be confusion between AMPD and LA&PS. On a vote, the motion carried, and Senators signaled with applause their best wishes to the renamed Faculty. ii 6.4.2. Endorsement of the University’s Engagement in a Process Leading to a Bid for a New Campus in York Region It was moved, seconded and carried “that Senate move into Committee of the Whole for the purpose of considering item 6.4.2.” The Vice-Chair assumed the Chair. It was moved and seconded “that Senate endorse the University’s engagement in a process leading to a bid for a new campus in York Region under the Major Capacity Expansion Policy Framework.” Debate opened with a presentation on the principles, parameters and timelines. Although timelines were tight, it was of paramount importance to develop a bid that satisfied all of the University’s conditions, especially consistency with Senate-approved planning objectives and resource sufficiency. Although many details about offerings at a new campus must be worked out, Senate’s authority for curriculum and academic standards would not be undermined by an endorsement at this stage. It is known that a number of Faculties have expressed interest in opportunities presented by a York Regions campus. A new campus may help relieve stresses on the physical plant on the Keele campus and also assist in reaching SMA enrolment targets. The following were among the points made during the course of a wide-ranging discussion: • concerns that the campus would be perceived as second-tier for a variety of reasons, and the necessity of developing programs of high quality • the expected contributions of municipal partners (generally, land, infrastructure and positive assistance with government relations) • the relationship between the Keele and York Region campus with regard to enrolments, programs, and faculty members (with respect to teaching on multiple campuses or the deployment of alternate stream faculty members) The Provost confirmed that consultations will include YUFA. Senate will be apprised of developments as the process unfolds. On a vote the motion carried. It was moved and seconded “that Senate rise and report.” The Chair resumed presiding, and the Vice-Chair reported that the motion had been passed in Committee of the Whole, and in so doing affirmed Senate’s approval
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