SENATE MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010 OVC Lifetime Learning Centre | Room 1714 | 5:30 p.m.
AGENDA Page
1. Welcome and Approval of the Agenda 3 a) Approval of the Agenda [Motion] 2. Approval of the Minutes 5-20 a) Minutes of May 31, 2010 [Motion] b) Business Arising 3. Remarks from the Chair 4. Question Period 5. Student Senate Caucus Report 6. Presentations 21 a) President - Trends in Ontario Post-Secondary Education b) Provost - Academic Priorities for 2010-11 c) Vice-President (Research) - Research Priorities 7. Priorities and Planning Committee Report 23 a) Development of Senate Priorities for 2010-11 [Motion] 8. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report 25-33 a) Revisions to Senate Bylaws [Motion] 35-39 b) Board of Undergraduate Studies Bylaws: Composition and Membership of Guelph-Humber Program and Curriculum Committees [Motion] 41 c) Membership Slate for the Review Committee for the Dean of the College of Arts [Motion] 43-51 d) Review of the Composition and Membership of Senate 53 e) Update on Senate By-elections 9. Board of Undergraduate Studies Report 55-74 a) Cooperative Education Program: Academic Appeal Process [Motion] 75-79 b) Change to Admission Requirements: Bachelor of Computing Program [Motion] 81-85 c) Addition of Areas of Emphasis in Business, Human Services and Justice Studies to the B.A.Sc. Psychology at Guelph-Humber [Motion] 87-91 d) Calendar Review Committee Report: Program Changes | Course Additions and Deletions 93-98 e) Schedule of Dates 2011-12 99-105 f) Program Committees Membership 2010-11
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Senate Meeting Agenda | October 4, 2010
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10.Board of Graduate Studies Report 107 a) 2010-11 Sub-committees Membership 109 b) Programs Committee Report: Course Additions, Deletions and Changes 111-121 c) Graduate Faculty List 11.Joint Boards of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies Report 123-126 a) Background and Update on the Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP) Document 12.Committee on Non-degree Studies Report 127 a) Curriculum Changes 13.Committee on Quality Assurance Report 129-159 a) Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology 14.Other Business 15.Move to Closed Session 161 a) Move into Closed Session [Motion] 16.Closed Session: Honours and Awards Committee Report a) Honorary Degree Nominations [Ballot] b) Honorary Fellowship Nomination [Ballot] Adjournment Next Senate meeting: Monday, November 29, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Kate Revington, Associate University Secretary
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 1. Welcome and Approval of the Agenda 2. Approval of the Minutes
1. Welcome and Approval of the Agenda a) Approval of the Agenda [Motion]
Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That the October 4, 2010 agenda be approved, as presented.
2. Approval of the Minutes a) Minutes of May 31, 2010 [Motion]
Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That the minutes of the May 31, 2010 meeting be approved.
b) Business Arising
All matters of business arising are addressed in today’s meeting agenda.
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Minutes of the 5:30 p.m. Senate meeting held Monday, May 31, 2010 OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1714
The following were present: Alastair Summer (Chair) Kate Revington (Associate University Secretary) Brian Allen Majid Hassas-Roudsari Erin Preiss Derek Alton (for A. Liebich) Peter Hausdorf Fred Pries James Amegashie Sally Hickson Eric Pringle Carol Armstrong Art Hill E.Jane Robb Gavin Armstrong Kendra Holliday Brad Rooney Jnanankur Bag Brian Husband Paul Rowntree Mark Baker Claire Jardine Paul Salmon Andreas Boecker Dick Julian Rakhal Sarker Thana Boonlert-Mounarath Matthew Kimber Jonathan Schmidt Elizabeth Boulding Gordon Kirby Judy Sheeshka Kevin Bowman Petko Kitanov Geoff Smith Francesco Braga Stefan Kremer Norman Smith Marena Brinkhurst John Lauzon Deborah Stacey Don Bruce Theresa Lee Henry Staempfli Wyatt Carrs (for J. Gaber) John Livernois Ron Stansfield John Cassidy Michael Lockhart Al Sullivan Julia Christensen Hughes Stephen Lynch Bill Teesdale Anthony Clarke Neil MacLusky Patricia Tersigni Peter Conlon Clare MacMartin Ian Tetlow Teresa Crease Maureen Mancuso Glen Van Der Kraak Nina Chander (for K. Carlton) Christian Mangar Anthony Vannelli Kerry Daly Harvey Marmurek Matthew Vickaryous Gerarda Darlington Dominic Marner John Walsh Serge Desmarais Scott McEwen David Walters Cate Dewey Virginia McLaughlin Allison Webb Bob Dony Rich Moccia Brian Wetstein David Dyck Medhat Moussa Brenda Whiteside Hugh Earl Ruediger Mueller Jordan Willcox Michael Emes Ross Nazar Ann Wilson John FitzSimons Ian Newby-Clark Lillian Wilson Joan Flaherty Jonathan Newman Dave Wolyn Mark Fortier Shireen Noble Geoffrey Wood Moira Ferguson Gard Otis Nonita Yap Bill Gardner Cecelia Paine Ze’ev Gedalof Linda Parker Visitors: Kerry Godfrey Thomas Piggott Lori Bona Hunt John Greenwood Eric Poisson Nathan Lachowsky Beverley Hale Heather Pollock
1. Welcome and Approval of the Agenda a) Approval of the Agenda On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That the May 31, 2010 agenda be approved, as presented.
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2. Approval of the Minutes a) Minutes of March 29, 2010 On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That the minutes of March 29, 2010 meeting be approved.
b) Business Arising The 2010-11 University budget and the 2010-11 Integrated Plan, presented and discussed at Senate on March 29, 2010, were approved by the Board of Governors on April 14, 2010.
3. Remarks from the Chair The Chair welcomed Senators to the last meeting for the 2009-10 session, and thanked all for their service to Senate over the past year. In particular, he extended appreciation to those members who have completed their term or who are retiring and not returning. As well, he acknowledged the leadership of the Chairs of the Senate Committees, particularly Professor Nonita Yap, who chaired the Research Board for the past two years and is now retiring from Senate, and Ms Erin Preiss, Chair of Senate Honours and Awards, who is finishing up her term as a student Senator.
He also noted that this is the last Senate meeting for Dean Alun Joseph of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences who will retire next month. On behalf of Senate and the entire University community, President Summerlee thanked Dean Joseph for his service to Senate and the University of Guelph.
With regret, President Summerlee reported the following news:
Condolences were extended to the family and colleagues of Virginia Gray, former director of the Office of Open Learning. Ms Gray’s career spanned 38 years during which time she served terms on the Board of Governors, Senate, the Board of Undergraduate Studies, the Senate International Committee, the Senate Committee on Open Learning and the Access for Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee. She was a former chair of the University’s United Way campaign and in 2006 she was awarded the Guelph YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction lifetime achievement award in education and training. She was an honorary member of the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education and the Ontario Council for University Lifelong Learning, and Senate elected her an Honorary Fellow of the University of Guelph in 2008. She is survived by her husband, Professor Christopher Gray, Department of Physics. Condolences are also expressed to the family of Professor Mieso Denko, of Department of Computing and Information Science. Professor Denko joined the University of Guelph faculty in 2002, teaching in the distributed computing program at Guelph-Humber. He received the Professor of the Year Award from the Guelph-Humber Student Association in 2006.
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Congratulations were offered to the following faculty, staff and students on recent achievements: - Professor Steven Liss, Associate Vice President (Research Services) has been appointed Vice Principal (Research) at Queen's University. - University of Guelph chief librarian Mike Ridley has been named the 2010 Miles Blackwell Outstanding Academic Librarian by the Canadian Library Association and the Canadian Association of College and University Libraries. - Professor Sujeevan Ratnasingham, informatics director with the university’s Biodiversity Institute of Ontario (BIO), has been awarded the 2010 Ebbe Nielsen Prize from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), a multilateral initiative that enables free and open access to biodiversity data online. - Two University of Guelph students have won the 2010 Alltech Young Scientist Award competition for their animal science research. Undergraduate student Lee-Anne Huber and graduate student Michael Steele were chosen from among 5,000 competitors worldwide. - Three faculty members from the College of Arts have received significant international honours for their scholarly work in recent weeks: o History professor Catherine Carstairs has been awarded a Fulbright Traditional Scholar Award; philosophy professor Peter Eardley a Humboldt Fellowship; and Professor Anne Milne of the School of English and Theatre Studies, has received a prestigious six-month fellowship in Munich, Germany which draws leading academics from all over the world to work on the complex relationship between nature and culture across disciplines.
Capital Campaign – The Capital Campaign has been in planning since 2005 and will be the largest such fund-raising campaign in the history of the university. Fund-raising and development goals have been formulated to be in line with the strategic goals and directions of the University. It is anticipated that the campaign will be formally launched at the Community Breakfast in September.
Convocation - The President encouraged all Senators to attend June convocation which will be held June 15 and 16th on the Guelph campus, and in Toronto on June 21st for Guelph-Humber. Convocation details will be posted on the University of Guelph and Guelph Humber websites.
Research - The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded more than $527,000 for four projects at the University of Guelph under the supervision of the following faculty members: Professor Christian Giroux - for Ontario’s first digital haptic lab; Professor Graham Holloway - for a project to understand events controlling the development of Type 2 diabetes; Professor David Mutch - to create an internationally competitive nutrigenomics laboratory; and Professor Matt Vickarous - to continue research on tissue regeneration and developmental biology.
As well, two new buildings are now open on campus: the Bedrock Aquifer Field Facility, a groundwater research facility built as part of a $5 million research grant to environmental engineering professor Beth Parker; and the OVC Primary Health Care Centre, part of the overall redevelopment of OVC and creation of the OVC Health
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Sciences Centre, which is supported by a $5-million, 10-year commitment from Hill’s Pet Nutrition and $9.5 million from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Pension Liability Update – The President advised Senate that despite discussions between the Ontario universities and the province, at this time it is unlikely that the government is prepared to provide a pension liability exemption for the Ontario universities. This means that the allocated liability for the University of Guelph will be approximately $281 million dollars which will significantly impact the university's budget. The University of Guelph must file on August 1st of this year, and once this filing is made, the university is committed to make the required payments. Other Ontario universities face the same challenge. In light of these pension solvency issues, the University must consider very serious changes to its pension plans and this is currently a point of discussion with the unions.
4. Reading of Enquiries and Communications There were none.
5. Question Period Following on the information presented by the President, a Senator asked for further clarification on the university’s pension solvency issues, and how other universities are dealing with filing assessment deadlines. The President responded that Laurier University has prepared to file its assessment, but has up to nine months to make the submission. The Universities of Carleton and Trent are also close to their filing deadline. All the Ontario universities face the same pension liability dilemma and are reminding the government that any changes to existing employee group pension plans must be negotiated. As previously reported, the government continues to signal that it will not waive the pension solvency requirements.
Regarding pension solvency calculations, a Senator asked whether early retirements and buy-outs will affect the calculation in a positive way. The President responded that these factors do affect the calculation because it is based on assumptions made in general. These issues will continue to be the focus of discussions in the upcoming employee group negotiations and with government.
6. Student Senate Caucus Report Ms Allison Webb presented the Student Senate Caucus Report. She welcomed the in- coming student Senators, many of whom were in attendance at the meeting. She thanked the out-going student Senators for their work over the past year, and in particular extended appreciation to the out-going CSA Academic Commissioner Mr. Nathan Lachowsky, and former Caucus Co-chair Mr. Michael Lockhart for their contributions over the past year. Planning is already underway for next year’s student Senator Caucus orientation.
7. Final Report and Recommendations on Secondary Areas of Study a) Secondary Areas of Study Final Report and Recommendations Professor Neil MacLusky, Chair of the Board of Undergraduate Studies (BUGS), presented the Final Report on the Secondary Areas of Study.
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Referring to the information included in the meeting package, he reminded members that a Working Group had been established to review and provide advice to BUGS and Senate on various issues related to the proposed deletion of minors in undergraduate degree programs. The Working Group membership was reported to Senate on October 6, 2009, and following extensive consultation with the campus community (outlined on page 45 of the report), the Chair of the Working Group, Associate Vice-President (Academic) Serge Desmarais, presented draft recommendations to BUGS on March 4, 2010, and subsequently to Senate on March 29th. Following the consultation with Senate, the final report, including a set of final recommendations, was presented to BUGS for discussion on May 4th. The final report was distributed to Senators electronically earlier this month, and a special meeting of BUGS was arranged for May 18th to discuss the report, to which all Senators were invited.
He reported that the discussions at BUGS were intense, and the different viewpoints expressed reflected the different college cultures. This meant that consensus on the recommendations was achieved following many very detailed discussions. The final recommendations listed on pages 23 and 24 of the meeting package were approved unanimously by the Board in the end.
Much of the discussion at BUGS focused on the report recommendation which outlined three options for double-counting regulations. Input from BUGS was requested on which option should be recommended. After considerable deliberation, BUGS has recommended the option outlined in recommendation number 4 on page 23. It is modeled on existing Senate-approved regulations for the double-counting used in certificate and diploma programs.
The recommendations were presented for approval in one omnibus motion to reflect the comprehensive and integrated nature of the issues, however Senators were advised that any particular recommendation or specific matter could be excluded from the motion and addressed separately.
Professor MacLusky thanked the members of the Working Group for their work over the past year, and also the members of BUGS and the Senators who attended the special meeting on May 18th. As well, on behalf of Senate, he thanked all those students, faculty, and staff members who provided comments as part of the cross-campus consultation process.
A member referred to recommendation 3, and asked whether Curriculum Committees will be consulted as part of the review process for a program’s secondary area of study. Professor MacLusky responded that the involvement of curriculum committees is implicit, since they are sub-committees of the Program Committees. BUGS will request assurances that there has been curriculum committee involvement in any proposals presented from the Program Committees in response to recommendation 3.
In response to a question from a member about whether the implementation of the recommendations will have budget implications, Professor Desmarais responded that through the review, some systematic issues have been identified and by making the process of declaring a minor more efficient, there may be some modest savings on the administrative side.
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On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Senate accept the Final Report on the Review of Secondary Areas of Study (April 28, 2010), and approve the recommendations as listed on the Final Report Recommendations page (enclosed).
8. Priorities and Planning Committee Report a) Annual Reports: Senate 2009-10 Priorities Professor Al Sullivan, Chair of the Priorities and Planning Committee (SPPC), presented the report.
Professor Sullivan provided a brief overview of the year-end Standing Committee reports. In particular, he noted that the Research Board has identified that its policy role is in transition since some of the responsibilities formerly within its mandate are now governed by external accreditation or government bodies (e.g. Tri-council). In order to assist the Research Board with re-formulating its role, a list of research-related policies has been compiled. Over the next year the Board will identify which policies are still within its purview and also consider its mandate relative to Senate’s responsibilities for educational policy.
It is hoped that the Standing Committees will be able to identify their priorities earlier in the Senate cycle next year so that Senate can formulate its priorities by the first Senate meeting in the fall. Professor Sullivan further noted that quality assurance issues will continue to be a priority for Senate over the next year, as will discussions on internationalism.
He concluded by thanking the Chairs of the Senate Standing Committees for their work over the past year, and expressed appreciation for the support provided to the Senate Standing Committees by the University Secretariat.
9. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report Professor Ann Wilson, Chair of the Bylaws and Membership Committee, presented the report.
a) Membership of the 2010-11 Senate Standing Committees (including Chair and Vice-Chair of Student Petitions and Honours and Awards) Referring to the information included in the cover memo, Professor Wilson reminded Senators that the committees are composed using the Senate-approved Modus Operandi to ensure broad representation and diversity on each committee.
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee, Senate approve the 2010-11 Senate Standing Committees membership.
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On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee, Senate approve William Gardner and Gavin Armstrong as Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively, of the Senate Committee on Student Petitions.
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee, Senate approve Jordan Willcox and Ron Stansfield as Chair and Vice- Chair, respectively, of the Senate Honours and Awards Committee.
b) Council of Ontario Universities (COU) Academic Colleague and Alternate Referring to the information included in the meeting package, Professor Wilson expressed appreciation to Professor Julia Christensen Hughes and Professor Peter Conlon for their work over that past year as the university’s Academic Colleague and Alternate, respectively. She noted that the Bylaws and Membership Committee is pleased and grateful that each is willing to stand for a second two-year term.
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee, Senate approve Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes and Dr. Peter Conlon to serve as the Council of Ontario Universities Academic Colleague and Alternate, respectively, for a second two-year term.
c) Recommendation from the Evaluation of the Senate Meeting Start Time 2009-10 Pilot Project Professor Wilson reported that the majority of Senators responding to the Senate meeting start time survey favour a 5:30 p.m. start.
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee, Senate approve that the Senate meeting start time be changed to 5:30 p.m. on a permanent basis, effective immediately.
d) Senate Bylaws Revisions Referring to the material in the meeting package, Professor Wilson outlined the committee discussions on the proposed revised bylaws and the Senate-wide consultation process on the latest iteration. She noted that the committee had received detailed feedback from only two Senators, the points raised had been discussed at the committee meeting, and that the revised bylaws now presented represent the committee’s final recommendations. These include a final recommendation that a late notice of motion must be presented no later than 72 hours prior to a regular Senate meeting, or 48 hours in advance of a special Senate meeting.
Senator William Gardner proposed that the existing provision in the bylaws (under Motions, 12) which allows for a notice of motion to be submitted up to 4:30 p.m. on the day before the Senate meeting be retained. He explained that in his opinion this
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provides better opportunity for Senators to consider alternate motions or courses of action to those included on the prepared agenda.
The Chair of SPPC reminded Senate that when such motions have been presented with only 24 hours notice, many Senators complained that they did not have adequate background information or context for due consideration of the issues raised by the late motion. The 72 hour deadline for late notice also provides time for SPPC to convene to consider whether the motion is within Senate’s purview.
Professor Wilson reiterated that the committee agreed that, under the existing bylaws, the 24 hour time frame does not allow adequate time for background and contextual materials to be prepared and reviewed by Senators prior to the meeting. She further noted that Senate always has the prerogative to support, amend, decline or “turn back to the originating committee for more information” any motion included in the distributed Senate meeting package. The revised bylaws do not change this.
Professor Gardner reminded Senate that two late notices of motion had been presented prior to the April 2009 Senate meeting which had the effect of highlighting particular issues related to the motions included in the meeting package, with the consequence that the original motions were subsequently amended by Senate.
It was clarified that Senate bylaws require the circulation of the Senate meeting package 72 hours in advance, but that the meeting packages are typically distributed one week in advance. A Senator suggested that perhaps the requirement that the Senate meeting package be distributed at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting should be adjusted to be more than 72 hours. This would allow time for a late motion to come forward after Senators have had an opportunity to read and consider the material in the package, as well as for the preparation and circulation of any required context materials.
In his comments, Professor Gardner also proposed that the bylaws retain the provision for Senators and visitors to address Senate for up to 10 minutes at one time, along with the existing procedure for extending the time (which is through a two-thirds vote).
Professor Wilson explained that the committee had discussed this issue and proposed to remove the 10 minute limitation for speaking on the grounds that Bourinot’s Rules of Order suggests that a debate on a motion be limited to 10 to 20 minutes per speaker and that the Chair should allot time equally to all speakers. The committee did not wish to impose an arbitrary limit of time for Senators to speak on an issue, but instead proposes that Senate be guided by Bourinot’s. Professor Gardner responded that in his opinion, retaining such a time limit is a way to provide assurance that a Senator will be allowed to speak for at least 10 minutes.
In response to a question, Professor Wilson confirmed that these issues had been discussed at the committee level and that the proposed changes reflect the discussions at the meeting.
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On a motion duly made and seconded, it was RESOLVED, that the proposed motion: “That Senate, on the recommendation of the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee, approve the proposed revised Senate bylaws, effective September 1, 2010” be turned back to the Senate Committee on Bylaws and Membership for further consideration.
e) Board of Undergraduate Studies Bylaws: Composition and Membership of Program and Curriculum Committees Referring to the information in the meeting package, Professor Wilson outlined the proposal. There were no questions.
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee, Senate approve the composition and membership of Program and Curriculum Committees, as presented, for incorporation into the bylaws of the Senate Board of Undergraduate Studies.
f) Senate Evalution Survey Results The results of the first Senate Evaluation survey were presented for information. Professor Wilson noted that many Senators have expressed concerns regarding the size of Senate, and that the Bylaws and Membership Committee will be taking up this issue over the next year.
10. Board of Graduate Studies Report Professor Glen Van Der Kraak, Chair of the Board of Graduate Studies, presented the report.
a) New Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Assurance Referring to the information included in the meeting package, Professor Van Der Kraak outlined the rationale for the proposed new diploma. There were no questions.
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Board of Graduate Studies, Senate approve the Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Assurance.
b) Programs Committee Report: Course Additions, Deletions and Changes The Programs Committee Report, including course additions, deletions and changes, was presented for information. There were no questions.
c) Graduate Faculty List The Graduate Faculty List (April 13, 2010 and May 5, 2010) was presented for information. There were no questions.
11. Board of Undergraduate Studies Report Professor Neil MacLusky, Chair of the Board of Undergraduate Studies (BUGS), presented the report. Referring to the information included in the meeting package, he
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reminded Senators that the Board continues to support the Senate-approved recommendations from the 21st Century Curriculum Committee and also the directions outlined in the University’s Integrated Plan. He then presented each proposed motion in the BUGS report. There were no questions.
a) Addition of the Nanoscience Major (Co-op) in the B.Sc. Program On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Senate approve the addition of the Nanoscience Major (Co-op) in the BSc. Program.
b) Deletion of the Earth Surface Science Major from the B.Sc. Program
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Senate approve the deletion of the Earth Surface Science Major from the B.Sc. Program.
c) Addition of the Environmental Geoscience and Geomatics Major in the B.Sc. Program
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Senate approve the addition of the Environmental Geoscience and Geomatics Major in the B.Sc. Program.
d) Deletion of the Rural and Development Sociology Major from the B.A. Program
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Senate approve the deletion of the Rural and Development Sociology Major from the B.A. Program.
e) Deletion of the Educational Psychology Minor from the B.A. Program
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Senate approve the deletion of the Educational Psychology Minor from the B.A. Program.
f) Deletion of the Environmental Studies Minor from the B.A. Program
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Senate approve the deletion of the Environmental Studies Minor from the B.A. Program.
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g) Calendar Review Committee Report: Course Additions, Deletions and Changes The Calendar Review Committee report, dated May 31, 2010, was presented for information. There were no questions.
12. Joint Boards of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies Report Professor MacLusky, Chair of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, presented the report on behalf of the Boards of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies. He informed Senate that the two Boards met on May 4th, 2010 to consider two separate proposals for academic re-structuring presented by the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (CPES).
a) Proposal to Create the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Referring to the information included in the meeting package, Professor MacLusky reminded Senators that last year, Senate approved a recommendation to create the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science in the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (CPES). This proposal represents the second phase of the CPES re-structuring, namely the creation of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
There were no questions.
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Boards of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies, Senate approve the creation of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences within the College of Physical and Engineering Science, effective June 1, 2010.
b) Proposal to Re-name the Department of Computing and Information Science to the School of Computer Science Professor MacLusky reported that the proposed re-naming of the department was anticipated in last year’s college re-structuring and the subsequent creation of the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.
There were no questions.
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That, on the recommendation of the Boards of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies, Senate approve the Department of Computing and Information Science be re-named to the School of Computer Science, effective June 1, 2010.
13. Council of Ontario Universities Report Professor Julia Christensen Hughes, COU Academic Colleague, presented the report.
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a) Update on COU Activities Referring to the report included in the meeting materials, Professor Christensen Hughes reported that COU committees and task forces are focusing on the following issues: - Establishment of a quality assurance framework for the Ontario universities. The framework will hold universities accountable for their own quality assurance processes. More detailed information is provided on page 247 of the meeting package. - COU has recently released a paper on student retention, and is preparing a paper on the proposed new On-line Institute - COU will advocate on behalf of the Ontario Universities as the McGinty government deliberates on the elements to be included in its Reaching Higher II strategy - The Ontario Council of Vice Presidents Academic is establishing a Task Force on teaching/ learning models in a fiscally constrained environment.
Senators who wish to provide input to COU on any of these matters are invited to contact Professor Christensen Hughes.
14. Honours and Awards Committee Report Ms Erin Preiss, Chair of the Honours and Awards Committee, presented the report for information.
a) Announcement of Convocation Medals and Honours Ms Preiss announced the following University of Guelph convocation award recipients for 2010. The awards will be presented at the June 2010 convocation ceremonies:
W.C. WINEGARD MEDAL: This award is the University of Guelph’s top undergraduate convocation award. Named for former University President Dr. William Winegard, the medal is awarded in recognition of both academic achievement and contributions to the university and community life.
This year’s recipient is Mr. Adam Lewandowski, a student in the Honours Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences program in the College of Biological Science.
D.F. FORSTER MEDAL: This medal is the University of Guelph’s top convocation award to a graduate student. Named for the late Donald Forster, a former president of the University, the award recognizes academic achievement, motivation, leadership and citizenship.
This year’s recipient is Ms Tricia van Rhijn, Masters of Science in Family Relations and Human Development, in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences.
WALTER VAUGHAN MEDAL: This medal recognizes a student Senator who has achieved high academic standing and who has made a substantial contribution to student life and to the University, particularly through involvement in and commitment to Senate activities. The award is named in memory of the late Walter Vaughan, a former Secretary of Senate.
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This year’s recipient is Mr. Nathan Lachowsky, Student Senator, former co-chair of Student Senate Caucus, and Central Student Association Academic Commissioner 2009-10.
GOVERNOR GENERAL’S GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE ACADEMIC MEDALS: The Governor General Awards are presented in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. This year’s recipients are: - For outstanding achievement at the graduate level, the gold medal is awarded to: Dr. Paul Dyce, graduate of the PhD program in Animal and Poultry Science, Ontario Agricultural College. - Given the size of the university’s undergraduate enrollment, the university is allotted two silver medals to be awarded. For outstanding achievement at the undergraduate level, the silver medals are awarded to: Mr. Jonathan Grossauer, graduating in the Honours Bachelor of Science program in Theoretical Physics, and Mr. Aidan Brown, graduating in the Honours Bachelor of Science program in Physics, both of the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. - Awarded each year to the diploma student who has graduated with the highest cumulative average, the bronze medal is awarded to: Mr. Stephen Courey, from the Ridgetown campus.
On behalf of Senate and the University of Guelph, Ms Preiss offered congratulations to this year’s award winners.
15. Other Business There was none.
16. Move into Closed Session
On motion duly moved and seconded, it was RESOLVED, That Senate move into the Closed Session of the meeting.
17. Closed Session: Honours and Awards Report Ms Erin Preiss, Chair of the Honours and Awards Committee, presented the report and advised that an electronic ballot will be circulated to Senators for all the nominations after the meeting.
a) Honorary Degree Nominations The nominations for honorary degrees were presented.
b) Honorary Fellowship Nominations Ms Preiss presented the nominations for honorary fellowships.
18. Closed Session: Bylaws and Membership Report Professor Ann Wilson, Chair of the Bylaws and Membership Committee, presented the report.
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a) Election of the Member-at-Large to Chair, SPPC The Closed Session Bylaws and Membership Committee Report included information regarding nominations for the Senate Member-at-Large to Chair the Senate Priorities and Planning Committee for a two year term. One nomination was received from the floor. On a motion duly made and seconded, the nomination from the floor was accepted for inclusion on the ballot. Senators were advised that the electronic ballot would be circulated following the meeting.
There was no other business for the closed session.
19. Adjournment With the business completed, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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SENATE MEETING MAY 31, 2010
Recommendation 1: In the current postsecondary environment, in order to be responsive to students’ preferences for specialization and breadth at the undergraduate level, minors, certificates, diplomas, and areas of emphasis should be retained at the University of Guelph as discrete categories of study, both in principle and practice.
Recommendation 2: The University will adopt a standard definition of “secondary area of study” based, in part, from COU/Quality Assurance guidelines, including minimum and maximum credit weights associated with each. The definition as presented below will be effective immediately on the approval of Senate.
Definition of Secondary Areas of Study: At the University of Guelph, secondary areas of study are offered in the forms of minors and degree-level certificates and diplomas. A secondary area of study is an identified set and sequence of courses, and/or other units of study, research and practice within an area of disciplinary or interdisciplinary study, which is completed on an optional basis while fulfilling the requirements for the awarding of a degree, and may be recorded on the graduate’s academic record. The curriculum of a secondary area of study may be composed of elements of the core course offerings of a major, or may be a coherent package of courses organized around a theme, a course of study that bridges two or more disciplines, and/or a training program for a particular skill.
Recommendation 3: Program Committees will: a) review minors and make necessary changes to ensure the current curricula of minors are explicitly linked to learning objectives and intended outcomes, and adhere to disciplinary standards; b) standardize to 5.00 the number of credits required to complete a minor; c) review minors with low enrolments (under 10), unsustainable curricula, and/or overlapping curricula for possible elimination. Program Committees will report their recommendations to BUGS, including any resulting changes, no later than March 31, 2011.
Recommendation 4 (approved by BUGS on May 18, 2010): That, similar to existing Senate regulations for diplomas and certificates, students may double-count up to 50% of credits in a minor; exceptions to the double-counting rule must be presented to BUGS for approval, accompanied by a pedagogical rationale.
Recommendation 5: Program Committees will: a) review existing certificates and diplomas and make necessary changes to ensure their current curricula are linked explicitly to learning objectives and intended outcomes, and adhere to disciplinary standards;
Minutes of May 31, 2010 [Motion] Page 19 of 161 b) consider the development of strategic certificates that would enhance undergraduate majors either by providing particular skills (e.g., business) or increase interdisciplinary focus of students’ education; c) standardize to 2.50 the number of credits required to complete a certificate and 5.0 credits for diplomas; Program Committees will report their recommendations to BUGS, including any resulting changes, no later than March 31, 2011.
Recommendation 6: Program Committees will ensure areas of emphasis are streamlined by reviewing overlap between multiple areas within majors and between areas of emphasis and the major. Program Committees will report their recommendations to BUGS, including any resulting changes, no later than March 31, 2011.
Recommendation 7: The AVPA will work with members of the Council on Undergraduate Academic Advising (CUAA) and the Office of Registrarial Services (ORS) to review and update processes associated with declaring a minor, area of emphasis or major with the intention to create efficiencies for students, faculty and staff while still ensuring student access to appropriate and timely academic advising. The AVPA will report to BUGS no later than March 31, 2011.
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Minutes of May 31, 2010 [Motion] Page 20 of 161
UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Kate Revington, Associate University Secretary
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 6. Presentations
a) President - Trends in Ontario Post-Secondary Education
b) Provost - Academic Priorities for 2010-11
c) Vice-President (Research) - Research Priorities 2010-11
To provide Senate with context as it begins its work over the 2010-11 session, President Alastair Summerlee will provide a presentation on current trends in the Ontario post-secondary education environment. This will be followed by a presentation from Provost Maureen Mancuso on academic priorities for the upcoming year, based on the mission and strategic directions of the University and the Integrated Plan. Vice- President (Research) Kevin Hall will provide a brief overview of research priorities for the upcoming year.
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Al Sullivan, Chair, Priorities and Planning Committee
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 7. Senate Priorities and Planning Committee Report
a) Development of Senate Priorities for 2010-11 [Motion]
The role of the Senate Priorities and Planning Committee (SPPC) is to assist Senate to develop priorities for its activities each year. Using the University’s own strategic directions, the feedback from the committee meetings, the proposed strategic goals for 2010-11 as outlined in each Senate Standing Committee’s Accomplishments Report from the 2009-10 session, as well as issues identified in last year’s COU report to Senate (see item 13 in the May 31, 2010 Senate minutes), SPPC has drafted six priorities which are presented for Senate’s consideration.
Senators will be asked to comment on the proposed priorities, and the motion may be amended as necessary.
Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That Senate approve the following priorities for the 2010-11 session:
1. Develop Senate policies and programs to encourage pedagogical and curricular innovation and renewal. 2. Develop Senate policies to strengthen internationalism across the University’s educational spectrum. 3. Develop Senate policies to advance student accessibility and choice in postsecondary learning pathways 4. Develop Senate policies to advance the interconnection of teaching and research. 5. Develop new Senate policies and processes consistent with the new provincial quality assurance framework. 6. Support advocacy of government as it relates to Senate’s responsibilities for educational policy.
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT To: Senate
From: Peter Conlon, Chair, Bylaws and Membership Committee
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 8. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report
a) Revisions to Senate Bylaws [Motion]
At the May 31, 2010 meeting of Senate, a motion to refer proposed revised Senate bylaws was referred back to the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee for further consideration to be based on comments and suggestions raised by Senators at the meeting (see the Senate minutes, item 9.d).
Senate indicated its support for all the other provisions in the proposed revised bylaws, but requested re-consideration of two particular points:
- The time limit for Senators to speak at Senate - The provisions for presenting late motions
After discussion and consideration at its meeting on September 23, 2010, the Bylaws and Membership Committee agreed to recommend the following changes:
1. To retain the provisions as written in the existing bylaws: “No member or visitor shall address Senate for more than ten minutes at one time except by leave of a majority or the members present and voting, which leave shall be granted or refused without debate.
2. To amend the provisions as proposed in the revised bylaws (Section D.2) to include: “Notices of motion may be received up to 72 hours before the regular Senate meeting or 48 hours after the Senate agenda is circulated whichever is later (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and University holidays).
These recommendations have been incorporated in the revised bylaws (enclosed) which are now recommended to Senate for approval by the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee.
Senators should note that the section of the bylaws relating to the Composition of Senate still stands, but is the subject of a review by the Bylaws and Membership Committee over the upcoming year.
The affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of those present is required for amendment of the bylaws of Senate.
Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That the revised Senate bylaws be approved, effective immediately.
Revisions to Senate Bylaws [Motion] Page 25 of 161 Page 26 of 161
BYLAWS OF SENATE
SENATE BYLAWS In accordance with the power vested in Senate by the University of Guelph Act, 1964, the following general bylaws are enacted to inform the operation of Senate and its Committees.
A. DEFINITIONS . “Agenda”, means the items to be dealt with at a meeting, and any related supporting material provided in advance of the meeting to support consideration of the items. . “Alumni Member”, means a graduate of the University of Guelph who is a member of the University of Guelph Alumni Association. . “Ex-Officio Member”, means those who are included in the composition of Senate by virtue of their office or position. . "Elected Member" means any Member of Senate not named in the list of Ex-Officio Members. . “Secretary” means the University Secretary or designate. . "Senate Session" means the period of time extending from and including September 1 of one year to August 31 of the following year. . “Senate Standing Committee(s)”, means the standing Committees and Boards of Senate, defined, established and approved through Senate. . "Visitor(s)” or “Guest(s)” means an individual who is not an Ex-Officio or Elected Member of Senate who attends a Senate or Senate Committee or Board meeting and observes or participates according to the bylaws, policies and procedures that prevail for such meetings.
B. COMPOSITION OF SENATE [UNCHANGED - UNDER REVIEW IN 2010-11] 1. The Senate of the University is composed as follows: a) The following are the ex officio members: The Chancellor The President The Provost & Vice-President Academic The Vice-President Research The Associate Vice-President Academic The Associate Vice-President (Agri-Food and Partnerships) The Associate Vice-President (Research) The Associate Vice-President Student Affairs The Vice-Provost Academic, University of Guelph-Humber The Registrar / The Assistant Vice-President (Institutional Research and Planning) The Deans and Associate Deans
Revisions to Senate Bylaws [Motion] Page 27 of 161 The Directors of Schools and Faculties The Chairs of Academic Departments The Chief Librarian and Chief Information Officer The Director of Open Learning The Director of the Centre for International Programs The Academic Commissioner of the Central Student Association The President of the Graduate Students Association The Secretary of Senate (non-voting)
b) i) The faculty of the University who are not identified as ex officio members of Senate shall elect by and from among themselves members of Senate. ii) The number of elected faculty members shall exceed by one the number of voting ex-officio members. iii) Faculty members shall be elected for terms and in a manner as determined by Senate- approved regulations of the Committee on Bylaws and Membership.
c) There shall be three members of Senate chosen by and from the Board of Governors of the University. These representatives from the Board may not be members of the University of Guelph.
d) i) Alumni of the University shall hold eight seats on Senate: one elected from each college and two from the University of Guelph Alumni Association. ii) Alumni shall be elected for terms and in a manner as determined by Senate approved regulations of the Committee on Bylaws and Membership. e) i) Students in programs under the jurisdiction of Senate shall elect by and from among themselves members of Senate. ii) Students shall be elected for terms, in numbers and in a manner as determined by Senate-approved regulations of the Committee on Bylaws and Membership. f) There shall be a Faculty Association representative on Senate who may be elected by the Association's Council, at its discretion, from the Association membership. g) There shall be a Library representative on Senate who shall be elected by the Librarians from their membership. h) There shall be two staff members of Senate chosen by and from the staff of the University. i) Other members may be added to Senate and shall be determined by bylaw. j) The Directors of the OMAFRA Colleges will have visitor and speaking privileges, but not a vote.
2. No person shall be eligible for Senate membership unless she/he is ordinarily resident in the Province of Ontario.
3. The seat of any member of Senate shall become vacant if that member a) presents in writing his/her resignation b) ceases to be ordinarily resident in the Province of Ontario c) becomes incapable of acting as an elected representative d) ceases to be a member of the body by which he/she was elected as an elected representative e) is absent from six regular meetings of Senate in a Session. Senate Bylaws Page 2 of 7
Revisions to Senate Bylaws [Motion] Page 28 of 161 A declaration of the existence of any vacancy entered upon the minutes of Senate shall be conclusive evidence thereof. After giving a member thirty days written notice, Senate may by resolution declare his/her seat vacant. Such resolution shall require the affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of those members present. Interpretation of this bylaw shall rest with Senate.
4. If a vacancy occurs for any cause, it shall be filled by Senate on the recommendation of the Committee on Bylaws and Membership acting on the authority of Senate.
5. If any question arises concerning the election of a member of Senate, the question shall be referred to the Committee on Bylaws and Membership which shall report on the matter at the next meeting of Senate, and the question shall be disposed of by motion.
C. ACADEMIC SEAL & EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
1. The Common Seal of the University shall be used for academic purposes.
2. Apparatus for the reproduction of the Seal for academic purposes shall be kept in such places of deposit and in such charge as the Senate directs. The Seal may be affixed to any document or instrument in writing bearing the signatures of the Chancellor, the President, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Registrar or a designate of one of the foregoing officers, when authorized under the provision of this Section.
3. In the absence or disability of the Chancellor, the President, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Registrar or a designate of one of the foregoing officers may sign in writing any document or instrument that has been approved by Senate.
4. The impression of the Seal of the University may be reproduced mechanically upon any document or instrument in writing that requires to be sealed. Any document or instrument upon which such impression has been so mechanically reproduced shall be deemed to have been validly sealed under the Seal.
5. The signatures of the Chancellor, the President, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Registrar, or a designate of one of the foregoing officers, when authorized under the provision of this Section, may be reproduced mechanically on any document or instrument requiring execution by such persons, whether or not the Seal of the University is affixed thereto. Any such mechanically reproduced signature shall be deemed for all purposes to be the signature of such person. The Chancellor, the President, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Registrar or a designate of one of the foregoing officers when authorized under the provision of this Section, shall be responsible for the proper custody and use of any such mechanical means of reproduction of the Seal or signatures.
D. SENATE MEETINGS
The Chair of Senate shall be the President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Guelph. If he/she is unable to attend a Senate meeting, he/ she will appoint an Acting Chair. The Secretary is a non-voting member of Senate. The Secretary shall record, or cause to be recorded, all proceedings of all meetings of Senate.
Senate Bylaws Page 3 of 7
Revisions to Senate Bylaws [Motion] Page 29 of 161 1. Regular Senate Meetings
Each session of Senate shall include no fewer than 4 regular meetings of Senate on a schedule to be approved by Senate. The schedule of dates for regular meetings in each session of Senate shall be published in advance on the University Secretariat website.
2. Special Senate Meetings
A special meeting of Senate may be called by the Chair, or shall be called on the written requisition of one-tenth (1/10) of the members. Only such business as is specified in the notice of meeting may be transacted at the special meeting of Senate. For any special meeting of Senate, at least 72 hours notice shall be given. Special meetings will not be called on a Saturday, Sunday, or University Holiday.
3. Length of Regular or Special Senate Meetings
Regular or special meetings of Senate shall not continue any longer than three hours from the start of the meeting, except by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) majority of those present and voting.
E. RULES OF ORDER: SENATE AND ITS STANDING COMMITTEES
The Chair of Senate and the chairs of Senate committees and boards shall conduct meeting proceedings in conformity with relevant Senate bylaws, policies and procedures, and in all cases not so provided for, the most current version of Bourinot's Rules of Order.
1. Open and Closed Meetings or Sessions of Meetings
Regular or special meetings of Senate and its standing committees shall be open to the public except where the matter requires confidentiality (normally, the naming an individual in the context of a vote). A resolution must be passed to move into closed session by way of a two- thirds (2/3) majority vote of those voting members present.
The passage of such a motion shall cause all non-members to retire from the meeting unless a motion is also approved for specified non-members to remain.
Closed session deliberations will not be discussed with anyone who was not present at the closed session of the meeting.
A record of the proceedings of regular and special meetings of Senate and its standing committees shall be kept. The minutes of meetings shall be submitted for approval at the next meeting of Senate or meeting of the relevant standing committee. After adoption by Senate or the relevant standing committee, the minutes of meetings or open sessions of meetings are public documents.
2. Notice of Meetings, Agenda, and Place of Meetings
Notices of meetings and the agendas for all regular and special meetings of Senate and its standing committees shall be addressed to members individually and shall be deemed to be given when sent to members by electronic transmission at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time unless otherwise expressly provided herein.
The accidental omission of or any accidental irregularity in the giving of notice of meeting or issuing an agenda shall not invalidate the proceedings of the meeting.
Senate Bylaws Page 4 of 7
Revisions to Senate Bylaws [Motion] Page 30 of 161 Normally, all meetings of Senate and its standing committees shall be held on the University’s main campus. Periodically, meetings may be held at other University campus locations such as the University of Guelph-Humber.
3. Matters for Inclusion in the Agenda
Notices of motion may be received up to 72 hours before a regular Senate meeting or 48 hours after the Senate agenda is circulated, whichever is later (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and University holidays).
In the case of special meetings of Senate, all matters for inclusion on the agenda must be delivered to the Secretary at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
No other new matter, other than that of privilege, shall be dealt with at any regular or special meeting of Senate or its standing committees, unless the introduction of such matter is approved by the affirmative vote of two-thirds majority of voting members present.
Except as otherwise provided in these bylaws, the following order of business shall be observed at all regular meetings of Senate, and variation from this order shall be allowed only by the affirmative vote of two-thirds majority of those present and voting, taken without debate. If there are no items to report under “Inquiries and Communications”, the heading will be omitted from the order of business.
a) disposing of minutes of previous meetings
b) business arising out of the minutes
c) inquiries and communications
d) question period
e) reading and disposing of reports of standing and special committees and boards, to be considered in the following order:
i) reports submitted but not disposed of at the previous meeting
ii) reports of standing committees and boards
4. Communications to Senate
The Secretary shall forward to Senate any communication received by the Secretariat pertaining to Senate business. Communications pertaining to particular agenda items must be received in the Secretariat no later than 48 hours prior to the Senate meeting. The Secretary will endeavor to distribute the correspondence to Senators in advance of the meeting, using the appropriate communication vehicle. As much as possible, communications received after the deadline will be made available at the Senate meeting.
5. Question Period
The question period at each meeting shall be limited to a maximum of thirty minutes. Matters raised by members during the question period shall be confined to topics of significance to Senate as determined by the Chair. A member shall be entitled to only one question and one supplementary question. Questions may be directed to any member of Senate and a question not dealt with due to time constraints shall be answered during the next meeting of Senate.
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Revisions to Senate Bylaws [Motion] Page 31 of 161 6. Electronic Meetings, Approvals, and Voting
For time-sensitive matters of a routine nature, with the consent of the Chair of Senate or the chair of a standing committee of Senate, requests for decisions may be presented for review and an indication of approval by way of a response provided by return email. In all such cases, background information will be provided to support the request for decision and a specific motion or ballot will be provided for members’ consideration. Members shall be provided with a minimum of 72 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays) to respond to such a request for decision.
On the recommendation of the Chair of Senate, and with the approval of the Senate Priorities and Planning Committee, regular or special meetings of Senate may be held electronically or by other telecommunications modes, provided that the notice of meeting and agenda are available to members at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time in advance of the meeting. Additionally, the mode of the meeting must permit all members participating to communicate among themselves about the matters on the agenda.
With the consent of the Chair, a meeting of a standing committee of Senate may be held electronically or by other telecommunications mode, provided that the notice of meeting and agenda are available to members at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. Additionally, the mode of the meeting must permit all members participating to communicate among themselves about the matters on the agenda. All motions at a regular or special meeting of Senate or at its standing committees shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast by members of Senate who are eligible to vote. The Chair may vote on all motions; if a vote on a motion results in a tie, then the motion is deemed to be defeated. The Chair does not have a second or casting vote.
Proxy voting is permitted for student members of Senate and its standing committees, as set out in relevant Senate bylaws, policies and procedures. No other Senators are permitted to vote by proxy.
A matter which has been decided by members of Senate or its standing committees may not be reconsidered before the first regular meeting of the following session of Senate except upon the affirmative vote of a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the voting members present.
7. Speaking and Speaking Privileges
Speaking privileges for visitors to meetings of Senate or its standing committees are granted only through a motion duly moved and seconded by members of Senate or its standing committees. Advance notice of motion must be given to the Secretary.
No member or visitor shall address Senate for more than ten minutes at one time except by leave of a majority or the members present and voting, which leave shall be granted or refused without debate.
8. Quorum
One-third (1/3) of the members entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of Senate or its standing committees, or for the purpose of any electronic meetings, approvals or voting.
F. STANDING COMMITTEES
Senate has the power to establish standing committees to facilitate the aspects of the formulation of educational policy. Standing committees, in turn, may form sub-committees to facilitate the execution of their mandates and so doing, delegate aspects of their authority and
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Revisions to Senate Bylaws [Motion] Page 32 of 161 responsibilities.
The terms of reference and bylaws, stipulating the membership, mandate and activities for each standing committee and its sub-committees, shall be approved by Senate, through the recommendation of the Bylaws and Membership Committee. The current terms of reference and bylaws for each shall be posted on the University Secretariat website. Like Senate, meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Bourinot’s Rules of Order.
When faced with an issue or a particular task that has a foreseeable conclusion, a Senate Standing Committee may constitute a working group (including as necessary representatives from outside the committee as resources) which disbands when the task is complete. Normally a working group will submit a final report to the Standing Committee which convened it upon completion of the task.
The voting members of each Senate Standing Committee shall elect a chair and a vice chair from among the membership of the committee. Normally, chairs will be elected for a two year term. Chairs may be re-elected for additional terms. Chairs and vice chairs must be members of Senate. The Secretary is a non-voting member of every standing committee of Senate. The Secretary shall record or cause to be recorded all proceedings of all meetings of each standing committee or board. Normally, all student representatives on Senate standing committees shall be elected Senators. If there is an insufficient number of student members to fill the student seats on standing committees of Senate these places may be filled by students who are non-members, on the approval of the Bylaws and Membership Committee. If the elections for the coming Senate session have been completed, preference will be given to recommendations to appoint those elected to vacant student seats on standing committees. Upon approval of appointment to Senate by the Bylaws and Membership Committee, these student designates will be accorded speaking and voting privileges.
Vacancies that occur on a standing committee during the course of a Senate session will be filled on the approval of the Bylaws and Membership Committee.
At least fifty-one (51) percent of the faculty members appointed to each standing committee of Senate must be elected rather than ex-officio members of Senate.
The membership of the standing committees Senate for the ensuing session of Senate shall be determined no later than the last regular meeting of the current session of Senate.
G. OTHER MATTERS For all matters not provided for in these bylaws, any necessary policy or procedure shall be decided by Senate.
No proposal to amend or suspend any of these bylaws shall be considered by Senate unless written notice of the proposed amendments or suspension has been given. The affirmative vote of a two-thirds (2/3) majority of voting members present is required for amendment or suspension of a bylaw of Senate.
These bylaws shall become effective October 4, 2010. [pending Senate approval]
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Peter Conlon, Chair, Bylaws and Membership Committee
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 8. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report
b) Board of Undergraduate Studies Bylaws: Composition and Membership of the Guelph-Humber Program and Curriculum Committees [Motion]
At the May 31, 2010 meeting of Senate, revised Board of Undergraduate Studies (BUGS) bylaws for the membership and composition of Program and Curriculum Committees, including the Associate Diploma programs, was approved.
Previously there had been no reference to Guelph Humber program or curriculum committees in the BUGS bylaws.
The proposed composition and membership for the Guelph Humber Program and Curriculum Committees is enclosed for the approval of Senate on the recommendation of the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee. The Program Committee at Guelph Humber is known as the Academic Management and Programs Committee – AMAP.
The 2010-11 membership of the Guelph Humber Program Committee (known as the Academic Management and Programs Committee – AMAP) is included under item 9 of the agenda.
The affirmative vote of a two-thirds majority of those present is required for amendment of the bylaws of Senate.
Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That, on the recommendation of the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee, Senate approve the composition and membership for the Guelph Humber Program and Curriculum Committees, as presented, for incorporation into the bylaws of the Senate Board of Undergraduate Studies.
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Board of Undergraduate Studies Bylaws: Composition and Membership of Guelph-Humber Program and Curriculum Page 35 of 161 Page 36 of 161 Proposed Composition and Membership of Program and Curriculum Committees at the University of Guelph-Humber
Preamble University of Guelph-Humber programs are offered in the context of a joint agreement between University of Guelph and Humber College. As such, the Program Committee and Curriculum Committee structures conform to the academic values embedded in the University of Guelph regulations on committee composition and membership but also reflect the joint responsibility for faculty leadership in curriculum review and development.
University of Guelph-Humber Program Committee
The University of Guelph-Humber Academic Programs and Management Committee (AMAP) functions as the Program Committee for programs offered through the University of Guelph- Humber.
Membership
The voting membership shall consist of: The Vice Provost of University of Guelph-Humber, Chair. Each Program Head of a program offered on the University of Guelph-Humber campus Four undergraduate Students (selected according to the process outlined below) Manager, Library Services (University of Guelph faculty position)
The non-voting membership shall consist of;
University of Guelph-Humber Campus Registrar Manager, Student Life, Career and Alumni Services Manager, Academic Services Manager, Finance & Administration A committee secretary to be appointed by the Office of the Vice Provost
Undergraduate student members shall be permitted to send voting alternates if they are unable to attend. In such circumstances, the student member must notify the committee secretary in advance with the name and affiliation of the student alternate.
Any Dean, Associate Dean Academic, or Department Chair at the University of Guelph, or any Dean of a School, or their designate, at Humber College, contributing to University of Guelph- Humber programs; shall have the right to attend and speak at Committee meetings and to receive the meeting materials and minutes upon request, as will the Chair of the Board of Undergraduate Studies.
Speaking privileges are granted to non-members only through a motion duly made and seconded by voting committee members, following advance notification to the secretary of their desire to speak to an item(s) on the Agenda. All other guests must have speaking rights extended to them by the committee.
Meetings shall be scheduled each semester after polling the members for available times.
Board of Undergraduate Studies Bylaws: Composition and Membership of Guelph-Humber Program and Curriculum Page 37 of 161 Selection of Members
Members shall be selected by the Vice Provost for their ability to contribute to the Committee, bearing in mind the following provisions: University of Guelph-Humber Program Heads are appointed in consultation with appropriate departments and Colleges at University of Guelph and Schools at Humber College. Normally the four student members shall be selected from the University of Guelph- Humber undergraduate student senators. In the case where there are not four student senators willing and able to serve on the committee: o Prior to May 1st, the Vice Provost shall be responsible for inviting the GHSA to name the student representatives. o Should the GHSA not respond by September 1st (either with the names of representatives or with an indication of when they will be named) the Vice Provost will consult with Student Senate Caucus who, in collaboration with the GHSA, shall name the student representatives.
Normally the chair of the Academic Programs and Management Committee shall be the Vice Provost of University of Guelph-Humber
It is recognized that, for some programs involving a large number of academic units, not every constituency can be represented if the committee is to remain effective. Members of program committees are appointed with the expectation that they will be required to represent and be familiar with more areas than their own. Additional effort will be made to consult interdisciplinary groups when appropriate.
University of Guelph-Humber CURRICULUM COMMITTEES
Each University of Guelph-Humber program shall establish a Curriculum Committee.
Membership:
The voting membership shall consist of: The Program Head At least three faculty members from the University of Guelph with teaching responsibility in the program, selected by the Program Head At least three faculty members from Humber College with teaching responsibility in the program, selected by the Program Head. At least two undergraduate students, selected according to the process below
The non-voting membership shall consist of The Academic Advisor for the program The Faculty Support Officer who will act as the secretary for the committee A University of Guelph-Humber Librarian
Normally, the chair of the Curriculum Committee shall be the Program Head.
Board of Undergraduate Studies Bylaws: Composition and Membership of Guelph-Humber Program and Curriculum Page 38 of 161 Selection of Members
In selecting faculty members to serve on the Curriculum Committees, the Program Head shall consult with the Vice Provost, appropriate departments at the University of Guelph and Schools at Humber College.
Undergraduate student members shall be selected according to the following process: Prior to September 1st, the Program Head shall be responsible for inviting the GHSA to name the student representatives. Should the GHSA not respond by October 1st (either with the names of the representative or with an indication of when they will be named) the Program Head will consult with the Student Senate Caucus who, in collaboration with the Guelph Humber Student Senators shall name the student representatives.
Undergraduate student members shall be permitted to send voting alternates if they are unable to attend. In such circumstances, the student member must notify the committee secretary in advance with the name and affiliation of the student alternate.
Meetings of curriculum committees shall be scheduled each semester after polling the members for available times.
Proposals for modifications to courses or Schedules of Study submitted to the University of Guelph-Humber Academic Programs and Management Committee must include documentation of consultation with those degree programs, specializations, or academic units affected by the change.
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Peter Conlon, Chair, Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 8. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report
c) Membership Slate for the Review Committee for the Dean of the College of Arts [Motion] A call for nominations for three tenured College of Arts (COA) faculty members and one regular full-time COA staff member to the Review Committee for the Dean of the College of Arts was distributed September 13, 2010 to all tenured and probationary faculty members and full-time regular staff within COA. The deadline for submission of a nomination was September 20, 2010.
As per the Senate-approved Modus Operandi for the Selection of Members to Senate Committees and other Committees, the Bylaws and Membership Committee considers the nominations received and presents to Senate a proposed membership slate for such Review and Search Committees. The committee pays particular attention to the factors outlined in the Modus Operandi when developing the membership slate for a search committee: • diversity of membership, consistent with the University’s equity policies • expertise/background • evidence of commitment to the mandate of the committee • evidence of an ability to work in a consensus decision-making environment • representation from across the University.
The Review Committee will be chaired by Provost and Vice-President Academic Maureen Mancuso. The membership includes: - One Dean (appointed by the Provost) - One Department Chair from outside the College (appointed by the Provost) - One student from the College concerned (appointed by the Provost) - Three tenured faculty members (to be approved by Senate) - One regular full-time staff member (to be approved by Senate)
In accordance with the Senate-approved Modus Operandi, nominations may be made from the floor of Senate. Such nominations must be accompanied by a written indication that the nominee is willing to serve.
Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That Senate approve the proposed faculty and staff members for membership on the Review Committee for Dean of the College of Arts: Professors Kevin James (History), Daniel O’Quinn (SETS), Andrew Wayne (Philosophy) and Ms Joanne Scheuer (staff, SoLaL).
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Peter Conlon, Chair, Bylaws and Membership Committee
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 8. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report
d) Review of the Composition and Membership of Senate
The results of the Senate evaluation for 2009-10 were presented at the May 31, 2010 meeting. One of the observations included in the feedback was that Senate may be approaching a size too large for effective functioning. It was suggested that this factor may be leading to a feeling of disengagement among those Senators who are not also able to be assigned to serve on a Senate Committee, since there are many more members than committee seats available.
The Senate Priorities and Planning Committee agreed with this observation on Senate’s size, and supports a recommendation from Bylaws that a review of the composition and membership of Senate be undertaken as a priority for the upcoming session.
The membership of Senate for the 2010-11session now numbers 222 (enclosed).
The composition of and membership of Senate is determined by the University of Guelph Act (the legislative act establishing the university). However, the composition is also determined in part by Senate’s own bylaws.
The Bylaws and Membership Committee wishes to advise Senators that it will be reviewing the composition and membership of Senate, relative to the requirements of the University of Guelph Act, and will bring forward recommendations to Senate over the year. Comments and feedback from Senators is welcome and may be directed to the Chair of the Senate Bylaws and Membership Committee, Professor Peter Conlon, care of the University Secretariat at [email protected].
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2010-2011 SENATE MEMBERSHIP (effective September 1, 2010)
Chancellor Pamela Wallin President Alastair J. S. Summerlee Provost and Vice‐President (Academic) Maureen Mancuso University Secretary (non‐voting) Vicki Hodgkinson Associate University Secretary (non‐voting) Kate Revington Secretariat Officer (non‐voting) Genevieve Gundy
ONTARIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
Ex‐Officio Members (13) Term 16 Seats | 13 Elected (3 vacant) Term Robert Gordon, Dean 2013 1 Massimo Marcone, Food Science 2012 Maurice Nelischer, Director, School of 2011 2 Al Sullivan, Plant Agriculture 2011 Environmental Design & Rural Dev. Alan Ker, Chair, Food, Agricultural and Resource 3 Andreas Boecker, Food, Agricultural and 2014 2011 Economics Resource Economics Art Hill, Chair, Food Science 2014 4 Elizabeth Lee, Plant Agriculture 2011 5 John FitzSimons, Environmental Design Peter Pauls, Chair, Plant Agriculture 2015 2011 and Rural Development 6 Rakhal Sarker, Food, Agricultural and Andy Robinson, Chair, Animal & Poultry Science 2014 2011 Resource Economics Jonathan Newman, Director, School of 2014 7 Hugh Earl, Plant Agriculture 2012 Environmental Sciences Jonathan Schmidt, Associate Dean (Academic) 2014 8 Ming Fan, Animal and Poultry Science 2012 Beverley Hale, Associate Dean (Research and 9 John Lauzon, School of Environmental 2014 2012 Innovation) Sciences Art Schaafsma, Director, Ridgetown Campus 2012 10 Gard Otis, School of Environmental 2013 Sciences Renée Bergeron, Director, Alfred Campus 11 Richard Heck, School of Environmental 2012 2013 Sciences Claude Naud, Director, Kemptville Campus 2015 12 Loong‐Tak Lim, Food Science 2013 René Van Acker, Associate Dean (External 2014 13 Trevor Smith, Animal and Poultry 2013 Relations) Science 14 Vacant 15 Vacant 16 Vacant
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ONTARIO VETERINARY COLLEGE
Ex‐Officio Members (9) Term 11 Seats | 6 Elected (5 vacant) Term 1 Elizabeth Stone, Dean 2015 Bettina Kalisch, Biomedical Sciences 2011 Neil MacLusky, Chair, Biomedical Sciences 2015 2 Scott McEwen, Population Medicine 2011 Carolyn Kerr, Interim Chair, Clinical Studies 2011 3 Geoffrey Wood, Pathobiology 2011 Robert Jacobs, Chair, Pathobiology 2013 4 Ann Hahnel, Biomedical Sciences 2012 Cate Dewey, Chair, Population Medicine 2011 5 Herman Boermans , Biomedical Sciences 2012 Peter Conlon, Associate Dean (Student Affairs) 2011 6 Matthew Vickaryous, Biomedical Sciences 2012 Kerry Lissemore, Associate Dean 2012 7 Vacant (Undergraduate Academic Affairs) Gordon Kirby, Assoc. Dean (Research & 2012 8 Vacant Innovation) Sherri Cox, Associate Dean (Administration) 9 Vacant 10 Vacant 11 Vacant
COLLEGE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Ex‐Officio Members (6) Term 11 Seats | 11 Elected Term Michael Emes, Dean 2012 1 Elizabeth Boulding, Integrative Biology 2011 2 David Dyck, Human Health and Moira Ferguson Chair, Integrative Biology 2014 2011 Nutritional Sciences Terry Graham, Chair, Human Health and 3 Teresa Crease, Integrative Biology 2011 2012 Nutritional Sciences Chris Whitfield, Chair, Molecular & Cellular 2014 4 Ray Lu, Molecular & Cellular Biology 2012 Biology 5 Matthew Kimber, Molecular & Cellular Glen Van Der Kraak, Associate Dean (Research) 2013 2012 Biology Brian Husband, Interim Associate Dean 6 Ross Nazar, Molecular & Cellular Biology 2012 (Academic) 7 E. Jane Robb, Molecular & Cellular 2012 Biology 8 Ian Tetlow, Molecular & Cellular Biology 2012 9 Christina Caruso, Integrative Biology 2013 10 George Harauz, Molecular & Cellular 2013 Biology 11 Joseph Lam, Molecular & Cellular 2013 Biology
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COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND APPLIED HUMAN SCIENCES
Ex‐Officio Members (8) Term 11 Seats | 9 Elected (2 vacant) Term 1 Paula Brauer, Family Relations and Kerry Daly, Dean 2013 2011 Applied Nutrition Byron Sheldrick Chair, Political Science 2011 2 Ze’ev Gedalof, Geography 2012 John Beaton, Chair, Family Relations and 2014 3 Peter Hausdorf, Psychology 2012 Applied Nutrition Harvey Marmurek Chair, Psychology 2010 4 Lisa Kowalchuk, Sociology & Anthropology 2012 John Smithers, Chair, Geography 2014 5 Ian Newby‐Clark, Psychology 2012 Joseph Tindale, Interim Chair, Sociology and 2012 6 Ron Stansfield, Sociology & Anthropology 2012 Anthropology Clare MacMartin, Associate Dean (Academic) 2013 7 David Walters, Sociology & Anthropology 2012 TBD, Associate Dean (Research) 8 Carol Dauda, Political Science 2013 9 Janis Randall Simpson, Family Relations 2013 and Applied Nutrition 10 Vacant 11 Vacant
COLLEGE OF ARTS
Ex‐Officio Members (8) Term 13 Seats | 13 Elected Term Donald Bruce, Dean 2011 1 Paul Salmon, English and Theatre Studies 2011 John Kissick, Director, School of Fine Art and 2014 2 Brian Wetstein, Philosophy 2011 Music Mark Fortier, Director, School of English and 2011 3 Alan Filewod, English and Theatre Studies 2012 Theatre Studies Clive Thomson, Director, School of Languages 2013 4 Sally Hickson, Fine Art and Music 2012 and Literatures Peter Goddard, Chair, History 2013 5 Sofie Lachapelle, History 2012 Andrew Bailey, Chair, Philosophy 2010 6 Patricia Sheridan, Philosophy 2013 Stuart McCook, Associate Dean (Research and 2012 7 John Hacker‐Wright, Philosophy 2013 Graduate Studies) Ann Wilson, Associate Dean of Arts 2013 8 Susannah Ferreira, History 2013 9 Jerrard Smith, English and Theatre 2013 Studies 10 Pat Flood, English and Theatre Studies 2013 11 Daniel O’Quinn, English and Theatre 2013 Studies 12 Omid Payrow Shabani, Philosophy 2013 13 Tara Abraham, History 2013
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COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCE
Ex‐Officio Members (8) Term 12 Seats | 12 Elected Term 1 Bill Gardner, School of Computer Anthony Vannelli, Dean 2012 2011 Science Adrian Schwan, Chair, Chemistry 2012 2 Simon Yang, School of Engineering 2011 Deborah Stacey, Director, School of Computer 3 Stefan C. Kremer, School of Computer 2011 2012 Science Science David Kribs, Chair, Mathematics and Statistics 2013 4 Mark Baker, Chemistry 2012 5 David Calvert, School of Computer 2012 Eric Poisson, Chair, Physics 2013 Science Hussein Abdullah, Director, School of 6 Peter Tremaine, Chemistry 2012 2014 Engineering Gerarda Darlington, Associate Dean (Academic) 2015 7 Don Sullivan, Physics 2013 Edward McBean, Associate Dean (External 2013 8 Radhey Singh, Mathematics and 2013 Partnerships) Statistics 9 Bahram Gharabaghi, School of 2013 Engineering 10 Paul McNicholas, Mathematics and 2013 Statistics 11 John Dutcher, Physics 2013 12 Rajesh Pereira, Mathematics and 2013 Statistics
COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
Ex‐Officio Members (8) Term 7 Seats |5 Elected (2 vacant) Term Julia Christensen Hughes, Dean 2014 1 Francesco Braga, Business 2012 Fred Pries, Interim Chair, Business 2012 2 Erna Van Duren, Business 2012 3 Jian Zhou, Marketing & Consumer John Livernois, Chair, Economics 2014 2012 Studies Kerry Godfrey, Director, School of Hospitality 2013 4 James Amegashie, Economics 2012 and Tourism Management Jane Londerville, Interim Chair, Marketing and 5 Joan Flaherty, School of Hospitality 2010 2012 Consumer Studies and Tourism Management Stephen Lynch, Associate Dean (Academic) 2015 6 Vacant Sylvain Charlebois , Associate Dean (Research 2015 7 Vacant and Graduate Studies) Ken Smith, Associate Dean (Executive Programs) 2015
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EX‐OFFICIO MEMBERS Assistant Vice‐President (Academic) Anthony Clarke Associate Dean Graduate Studies Cecelia Paine Vice‐President, Research Kevin Hall Associate Vice‐President, Research Services Rich Moccia (Interim) Associate Vice‐President, Academic Serge Desmarais Associate Vice‐President, Student Affairs Brenda Whiteside Associate Vice‐President (Research), Agri‐Food and Rich Moccia Partnerships Assistant V‐P (Institutional Research & Planning) and Brian Pettigrew Registrar Vice‐Provost Guelph‐Humber John Walsh Chief Information Officer/Chief Librarian Michael Ridley Director, Open Learning John Cassidy Director, Centre for International Programs Lynne Mitchell Academic Commissioner, Central Student Kevin Bowman Association President, Graduate Students’ Association (Acting) Jon Belanger
ELECTED SENATE REPRESENTATIVES Affiliation Incumbent Term Librarian Vacant Faculty Association Ed Carter 2013 Staff Members (2) Bill Teesdale 2012 Lillian Wilson 2012 Board of Governors (2) Brian Barrington 2012 Virginia McLaughlin 2012
ALUMNI MEMBERS College/Affiliation Incumbent Term College of Arts Patricia Tersigni 2012 College of Physical and Engineering Science Zachary Kominar 2013 College of Biological Science Heather Pollock 2012 College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Laura Hilliard 2013 Ontario Agricultural College D. Edward (Ted) Young 2013 College of Management and Economics Kendra Holliday 2013 Ontario Veterinary College Dick Julian 2011 University of Guelph Alumni Association (2) Debby Pavlove 2013 Brad Rooney 2012 September 28, 2010 Senate Membership 2010‐2011 Page 5 of 7
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SENATORS Program Incumbent | Term: One year ‐ 2011 Bachelor of Arts (5) Derek Alton Gill Buckle Alexandra Liebich J. Geoff Loughton Martin Straathof Bachelor of Science (5) Guillaume Blais Isdin Oke Thomas Piggott Kaitlyn Townsley Allison Webb Bachelor of Arts and Science (1) Alisha R. Fernandes Bachelor of Engineering (2) Vacant Vacant Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) (1) Vacant Bachelor of Applied Science (2) Shireen Noble Ali Zaki Bachelor of Commerce (5) Gavin Armstrong Josh Leyte‐Jammu 1 Vacant 2 Vacant 3 Vacant Bachelor of Biological Resource Management (1) Vacant Bachelor of Science (Environmental Sciences) (1) Joanna MacDonald Bachelor of Computing (1) Wyatt Carss Associate Diploma Program (3) TBD (elected by Regional Campus) (Shared amongst the four students on the TBD (elected by Regional Campus) Provincial Diploma Committee) TBD (elected by Regional Campus) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (1) Sarah Thompson Guelph‐Humber (5) Stephanie Butler Nina Chander Christian Mangar Hailey Zysman Vacant General Studies (1) Vacant Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (1) Vacant
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GRADUATE STUDENT SENATORS College Incumbent | Term: One year ‐ 2011 Ontario Agricultural College (2) Majid Hassas‐Roudsari Daniel Columbus Ontario Veterinary College (1) Jordan Willcox College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (1) Vacant College of Arts (1) Mark Sholdice College of Physical & Engineering Science (1) Sunny Dhillon College of Biological Science (1) Amanda Naaum College of Management and Economics (1) Vacant
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Peter Conlon, Chair, Bylaws and Membership Committee
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 8. Bylaws and Membership Committee Report
e) Update on Senate By-elections
In accordance with the bylaws and regulations of the Senate of the University of Guelph, elections for student, faculty and staff seats on Senate are held in the winter semester for the following academic year. By-elections for remaining vacancies are held, if required, in the following Fall semester.
Oversight of the election process falls to the Bylaws and Membership Committee. The election regulations are posted at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/secretariat/senate/handbook.php
The Senate membership list indicates those seats still vacant for this academic year. The results will be confirmed by the Bylaws and Membership Committee and duly reported to Senate at the next meeting.
Senate Faculty By-Elections *Nomination period September 10 - 24, 2010 *Voting September 27 - October 1, 2010
Senate Undergraduate Student By-Elections *Nomination period September 10 - 17, 2010 *Voting September 27 - October 1, 2010
Senate Graduate Student By-Elections *Nomination period September 10 - 17, 2010 *Voting September 27 - October 1, 2010
Senate Librarian By-Elections *Nomination period September 10 - 24, 2010 *Voting September 27 - October 1, 2010
Note: No staff elections to Senate will be required until 2012
More information on this year’s by-election process is found at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/secretariat/senate/electionsenate.php
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Kerry Godfrey, Chair, Board of Undergraduate Studies
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 9. Board of Undergraduate Studies Report
a) Co-operative Education Program: Academic Appeal Process [Motion]
At its meeting on September 14, 2010, the Board of Undergraduate Studies reviewed and approved for recommendation to Senate the new co-op education academic appeal process (enclosed). To provide information on the development of the new academic review process, enclosed are memos from the Director of Co-op Education and Career Services, Ms Karen Reimer, and the Associate Vice-President Student Affairs, Ms Brenda Whiteside.
Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That, on the recommendation of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Senate approve the new co-op education academic appeal process, effective immediately.
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To: BUGS From: Karen Reimer, Director CECS CC: Brenda Whiteside, Associate VP Student Affairs Date: September 3rd, 2010 Re: CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION POLICY
Co-operative Education & Career Services is in the process of reviewing and updating departmental procedures and processes. The June 10th, 2010 Co-operative Education Appeal Process memo from Brenda Whiteside to BUGS has proposed a new appeal process for co-op students. If the proposal is approved the Policy Agreement For Undergraduate Student Involvement In Co-operative Education will need to be updated.
The Policy Agreement For Undergraduate Student Involvement In Co-operative Education outlines the operational requirements of the program for the students. Changes to the policy are approved by the Co-op Program Coordinating Committee (CPCC). The membership of CPCC includes the Associate Vice-President Academic (Chair), Associate Vice-President Student Affairs, Dean assigned representatives from OAC, CBS, CSAHS, CME, and CPES, Associate Registrar, and the Co-operative Education & Career Services Director.
The highlighted changes in the attached Policy Agreement For Undergraduate Student Involvement In Co-operative Education indicate the updates that will be made if the proposed appeal process is approved.
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To: BUGS From: Brenda Whiteside, Associate VP Student Affairs CC: Karen Reimer, Director CECS Date: June 10, 2010 Re: CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION APPEAL PROCESS
Co-operative Education & Career Services is in the process of reviewing and updating departmental procedures and processes. The existing Policy Agreement for Undergraduate Student Involvement in Co-operative Education and the Undergraduate Calendar Co-operative Education Appeal Process direct the student to take Academic appeals to the appropriate Academic Review Committee.
At the moment all co-op work term related appeals, appeals related to the academic/ work sequence of the schedule of studies, and COOP *1100 appeals are handled by the Director CECS with the student. We are proposing that the COOP *1100 appeals be directed through the appropriate academic review processes. We are also proposing the addition of a Co-op Appeal Committee to address appeals related to the academic/ work sequence of the schedule of studies, and co-op work term appeals. The committee would be made up of:
Director CECS or Assistant Director CECS Co-op Co-ordinator from another program Co-op Faculty Advisor from another program Co-op Student from Student Advisory Committee
The attached document lists the suggested changes to the Undergraduate Calendar. If approved similar changes would be made to the Policy Agreement for Undergraduate Student Involvement in Co-operative Education.
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CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION & CAREER SERVICES
Suggested changes to the Undergraduate Calendar "Co-operative Education Appeal Process" http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/c08-ac-ac.shtml and the Policy Agreement for Undergraduate Student Involvement in Co-operative Education.
Co-operative Education Appeal Process Students are required to withdraw from the co-op program for any of the following reasons:
1. Schedule of Studies The student does not follow the approved academic and work schedule including:
a) Maintaining full-time academic status during academic semesters (minimum 2.0 credits per semester)
b) Successfully completing each of the scheduled academic semesters.
c) Completing no more than five full-time academic semesters in their co-op program before beginning the first work term.
d) Completing COOP *1100 in the semester scheduled.
e) Completing a Fall, Winter and Summer work term.
2. Work a) The student leaves the employer without approval during the work term.
b) The student is dismissed with just cause from a work term.
c) The student receives an Unacceptable Co-op Work Performance Evaluation
3. Academic a) The student does not have the required minimum 70% cumulative average after full-time studies in first year. Based on a minimum of 2.0 credits in Fall and Winter semesters.
b) The student receives an Unsatisfactory Co-op Work Report Evaluation.
c) The student did not complete COOP *1100 and did not receive a passing grade.
Appeals A student who is required to withdraw from the co-op program has the option to appeal. In the case where a student wants to re-enter the program, the student must appeal the “Required to Withdraw
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from Co-op” decision by the 15th class day after notification. Students cannot re-apply to CECS in subsequent terms.
Schedule of Studies and Work If the student is required to withdraw from co-op due to Schedule of Studies and Work reasons the appeal must be submitted to the Co-operative Education & Career Services office using the Co-op Appeals Form. (*link to CECS form) The decision of the Co-op Appeal Committee is final.
Academic If the student is required to withdraw from co-op due to an Academic reason and wishes to appeal, the request should be initiated as soon as possible according to the following guidelines:
Academic 3. (a) The type of consideration is medical, psychological, or compassionate. The Request for Consideration is submitted to the Program Counselling Office for the student's degree program. The Program Counsellor ensures the appeal is taken to the Academic Review Sub-Committee. (See Academic Consideration http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/c08-ac.shtml)
A student may appeal Academic 3 (b) or (c) based on medical, psychological, or compassionate grounds by submitting a Request for Academic Consideration as outlined above. (See Academic Consideration http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/c08-ac.shtml )
Academic 3. (b) If the type of consideration is based on methods and criteria, the appeal must first be taken to the Co- op Faculty Advisor (first level). Subsequent appeals should be taken to the Department Chair (second level), and Petitions (third level). (http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/sec_d0e7476.shtml)
Academic 3. (c) If the type of consideration is a misapplication of an academic regulation, the appeal must first be taken to the COOP *1100 Instructor. Subsequent appeals should be taken to the Assistant Director of Co-operative Education & Career Services (first level) and the Director of Co-operative Education & Career Services (second level).
Petitions An appeal of the Academic Review Sub-Committee’s decision may be submitted to the Senate Committee on Student Petitions within 90 days of the decision. Students who are appealing the decision will not be allowed to continue in the co-op program pending the outcome of the petition. (http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/c08-ac-ac.shtml)
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POLICY AGREEMENT FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT INVOLVEMENT IN CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
September 2010 A. Introduction B. Responsibilities 1. The Student a) Admission to a Co-op Program b) Continuation of Study i. Academic Status ii. Grades iii. Introduction to Co-operative Education (COOP*1100) iv. Academic & Work Sequences v. Work Term vi. Work Report vii. Change of Major viii. Change of Degree Programs c) Co-op Fees i. Fee Schedule ii. Late Admission iii. Fee Refunds d) Confidentiality of Information e) Release of Information f) Employment Process i. Registering for a Work Term ii. Job Postings iii. Student Application Activity iv. Interviews v. Withdrawal of an Application vi. Responding to Offers of Employment vii. Declining an Offer of Employment viii. Re-appointments ix. Network Contacts x. Employer Contact g) Withdrawal i. Voluntary Withdrawal ii. Required to Withdraw from Co-op h) Appeals i) Conditions for Graduation 2. The Academic Department 3. Co-operative Education Services 4. The Employer
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The Co-operative Education Program at the University of Guelph reflects a partnership among four parties: the Students, the Academic Departments, the Employers, and Co-operative Education & Career Services (CECS). These policies and procedures have been established to bring maximum benefit to students and to expedite the co-op process in an efficient way. It is the goal of CECS and the Academic Departments to support co-op students to every extent possible. Any student who has questions about the procedures listed in this document is encouraged to speak with their Co-op Co-ordinator.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES
The success of the co-op program relies upon the four partners understanding their responsibilities.
1. THE STUDENT
Students are representatives of the University of Guelph and must conduct themselves accordingly in a professional manner. The responsibilities of the student include:
a) Admission to a Co-op Program
Normally, students are admitted to a Co-operative Education program directly from high school in the Fall semester through Admission Services. For a complete listing of admission requirements, including admission averages and program prerequisites, visit www.uoguelph.ca/admissions.
Some programs may admit a small number of in-course students after first or second semester. Please refer to the schedule of dates in the Undergraduate Calendar for in-course application deadlines. Any student interested in applying to the co-op program beyond second semester should contact CECS. The decision to admit an in-course student is dependant upon space in the program, the grades of the student, the approved Academic and Work Sequence, and any other information relevant to the program.
b) Continuation of Study
i. Academic Status It is mandatory that co-op students be registered full-time in the program schedule of studies as outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar. If changes to the schedule of studies (Academic and Work Sequence) are required, students must receive written approval from their Co-op Faculty Advisor and Co-op Co-ordinator in the form of an Academic & Work Sequence Agreement (please refer to Student Responsibilities b) iv for further details).
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Cooperative Education Program: Academic Appeal Process [Motion] Page 64 of 161 ii. Grades Students are required to meet a continuation requirement at the end of semester two. Students will be allowed to continue in the co-op program only if their cumulative average is 70% or higher after two full-time Fall and Winter academic semesters. Students are required to meet the conditions for continuation of study for their degree program as listed in the Undergraduate Calendar. Some programs may use additional information when making decisions regarding continuation.
iii. Introduction to Co-operative Education (COOP*1100) COOP*1100 is a required, non-credit course for all students in the co-op program and should be scheduled for the semester preceding the student’s first work search semester (typically academic semester 2 or academic semester 3). COOP*1100 is only offered in Fall and Winter semesters. Students should consult the Schedule of Studies for their major in the Undergraduate Calendar.
A course outline with assignment and evaluation details is available from the instructor. While this course carries a 0.0 credit weight, a grade of Fail, Pass or Outstanding Pass will appear on the student’s transcript. As the pre-requisite for the first employment process and Work Term I (COOP*1000), COOP*1100 must be Passed in order for a student to be eligible to continue in the co-op program.
In certain circumstances a student may be deemed to have successfully completed all requirements, the COOP*1100 prerequisite will be waived (it will not show on the academic record) and the student is eligible to enter the employment process.
iv. Academic and Work Sequences Students are required to follow the academic and work sequence as outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar. Where programs have two stream options, students have been defaulted to an established stream which can be verified on the CECS website. To change from the defaulted stream, students must submit a Co-op Schedule of Studies Option Agreement.
If, a student cannot follow their prescribed sequence(s), an alternative Academic & Work Sequence Agreement must be arranged with the Co-op Faculty Advisor and Co-op Co- ordinator. Normally, any schedule must include:
- COOP*1100 - One Fall work term - One Winter work term - One Summer work term - Not more than 2 consecutive work terms, unless prescribed by the program - The same number of work terms as scheduled in the Undergraduate Calendar - The final term as an academic term - A new academic schedule, taking into consideration the availability of courses - Work terms that do not follow an OFF term (an OFF term is one in which there is no academic or co-op involvement).
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Exceptions to the requirements listed above must be approved by the Co-op Faculty Advisor, Co-op Co-ordinator, and Director of CECS. Requests will be considered on a case by case basis.
Some co-op programs provide for an optional work term by which all conditions described in this Policy Agreement apply.
v. Work Term A work term normally consists of 16 weeks beginning in January, May or September; the minimum requirement of which is ten weeks of full-time hours or the equivalent of 350 hours. A ten week work term must be approved by the Co-op Co-ordinator prior to the start of the work term.
A mid-semester work term visit will be scheduled with each student by their Co-op Co- ordinator, and will be completed in-person whenever possible.
A work performance evaluation is completed for each work term, to be completed by the student’s supervisor. A grade of Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Marginal, or Unacceptable will appear on the student’s Academic Record. It is the student’s responsibility to submit this form to CECS by the 2nd class day of the next semester.
Students who receive a Marginal work performance evaluation will be required to meet with their Co-op Co-ordinator and in some situations with the Director of CECS. Students who receive two Marginal work performance evaluations will be withdrawn from co-op and may continue in the regular academic program. Students who receive an Unacceptable work performance evaluation will be withdrawn from co-op and may continue in the regular academic program.
vi. Work Report A work report is required for each work term in which the student is registered. Work reports are graded by the Co-op Faculty Advisor and must be submitted to the Co-op Faculty Advisor by the 5th class day of the next semester. Students completing two or more consecutive work terms with the same employer must consult with their Co-op Faculty Advisor regarding work report submission requirements. A grade of Outstanding, Very Good, Good, Satisfactory, or Unsatisfactory will appear on the student’s Academic Record.
A student who receives an Unsatisfactory work report evaluation will be given one opportunity to make revisions and resubmit the report. Students who are resubmitting a work report will not be eligible to proceed to the next employment process until receiving a grade of Satisfactory or higher. If, upon resubmission, the work report evaluation is still Unsatisfactory, the student will be required to withdraw from co-op and may continue in the regular academic program.
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Confidential Work Term Reports are not permitted effective September 2009.
vii. Change of Major Students who wish to change their major and maintain their co-op status must first meet any requirements established by the Academic Department. Students should contact their Program Counsellor to complete an Undergraduate Schedule of Studies Change Request form.
Transfer requests will be granted if all previous work term requirements have been met (i.e. work performance evaluations and work reports are completed). Students must submit a Co-operative Education Transfer Request form and a completed Undergraduate Schedule of Studies Change Request form to CECS. As there is no specific deadline, transfers will be processed as they are received.
viii. Change of Degree Program Students who wish to change their degree program and maintain their co-op status must first apply for the degree change with Admission Services. All requirements and deadlines for internal transfers are set by Admission Services, University Centre, Level 3.
Transfer requests will be granted if all previous work term requirements have been met (i.e. work performance evaluations and work reports are completed). Students must submit a Co-operative Education Transfer Request form to CECS. Transfers will be processed once the degree change has been confirmed by Admission Services.
c) Co-op Fees Students contribute approximately 2/3 of the cost of Co-operative Education and the remainder is absorbed by the University's regular operating fees. Student fees contribute to co-op curriculum, job recruitment, marketing, employment process, salaries, and administration. The fee is not a job placement fee. It is important to note that the co-op fees are not related to the services received in any one term, but are amortized over the entire program. i. Fee Schedule As determined by the University of Guelph, Board of Governors, involvement in the Co- op program requires Co-op students to pay a fee in each of their academic semesters and work terms (see the Undergraduate Calendar for current fee details and schedule). Since 1998 fees remained constant. An increase in fees was approved during the 2008/09 academic year.
Co-op fee as of Spring 2009 is $230 every academic and work term.
Co-op fee as of Spring 2010 is $260 every academic and work term.
Co-op fee as of Spring 2011 is $270 every academic and work term.
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Fees will be paid each academic and work term semester and will be billed to the student’s financial account. The maximum fees to be charged for participating in Co-op are equivalent to 8 academic semesters and all work terms. If a student is overcharged, s/he may apply to CECS for a refund. Students are responsible for paying all other University Fees as outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar. Upon accepting the second work term the student is required to pay fees for the balance of their remaining semesters as outlined on their Academic & Work Sequence Agreement regardless of continuance in Co-op. Students who accept an eight or twelve month work term are responsible for the Co- op fees for the entire duration of the program regardless of continuation in the program. ii. Late Admission There is no application fee for Co-operative Education. Students admitted to the co-op program after their first academic semester will receive a revised payment schedule with their offer of co-op admission. iii. Fee Refunds Students who withdraw from the Co-op program prior to their second work term may apply for a refund of Co-op fees paid for the current semester before the 15th day of class. Co-op fees will not be refunded for the current semester after the 15th day of class.
Students who withdraw or who are required to withdraw from Co-op will not be refunded fees paid in previous semesters.
d) Confidentiality of Information
A confidential file is maintained in CECS for each student. Students may request to review their file, and must give CECS 48 business hours to make it available. The file will be reviewed in the presence of an appropriate member of the CECS department. No information may be removed from the file.
e) Release of Information
By applying to the co-op program, students grant permission to the Registrar’s Office to release to Co-operative Education & Career Services their University of Guelph transcript and any transcript from other post-secondary institutions that may be part of the Academic Record held by the Registrar’s Office. When in the co-op program students also grant permission to Co- operative Education & Career Services to release their resumes, cover letters and any transcripts released by the Registrar’s Office to prospective employers to whom the students are applying.
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f) Employment Process
i. Registering for a Work Term Work terms are identified on the student’s Academic Record as a course (e.g. COOP*1000 – Work Term I, COOP*2000 – Work Term II, etc.). Students are required to register for the appropriate work term and are subject to all course selection deadlines, fees and late fees as outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar.
ii. Job Postings Job postings begin during the first month of each semester, and are made available on the website as they are received by CECS. Students must respond online by the application deadline (11:59pm 2 business days from the job posting). Applications are forwarded to the employer who will select candidates to be interviewed.
iii. Student Application Activity The success of the Co-operative Education program is dependent on a good supply of students applying for the posted co-op positions. Employers will not support the University of Guelph co-op program if a substantial number of students are not interested in their jobs. For a student to keep a variety of co-op job options available during the employment process, CECS recommends that students apply to at least 50% of the posted positions.
Each co-op student seeking employment must be active in the CECS employment process. A student must have applied to at least 6 of the posted co-op jobs, or provide substantial evidence that he/she has been engaged in a job search outside of the online co- op job posting system. If these conditions are not met by the last day of the academic semester in which the student is seeking employment, the student will be ineligible for additional support from CECS in attaining a co-op work term.
Students participating in co-op programs with small enrolments should speak with their Co-op Co-ordinator early in the employment process to clarify the appropriate level of job search activity for their situation.
iv. Interviews Students selected for an interview will be notified via the CECS website and an email to their @uoguelph.ca account. Students are responsible for:
Scheduling their interview time Attending all interviews which they have scheduled Attending interviews scheduled the same day that an offer of employment is accepted. Students are not required to attend interviews scheduled after the acceptance date. Conducting interviews in a professional manner
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Students may contact CECS requesting an alternative interview timeslot only if the available interview times are in direct conflict with a lab or exam. Students may be required to miss class in order to attend an interview.
Missing an interview may be cause for withdrawal from the co-op program.
v. Withdrawal of an Application Withdrawing an application from the employment process is only allowed if, during the interview, a student learns that a job is not consistent with the job posting. The student must contact their Co-op Co-ordinator or the Co-op Co-ordinator on duty immediately following the interview in order to obtain approval for the withdrawal. A withdrawn application does not constitute a decline (refer to Student Responsibilities f) vii).
vi. Responding to Offers of Employment CECS sends employment offers to students via the CECS website and an email to their @uoguelph.ca account. Students must respond within 2 business days from the day the offer is sent. Offers will be posted on the website as they are received and expire at 11:59 pm two business days later. Students must accept the offer of employment online. Accepting an offer is an agreement to work with the employer in the specified position as a co-op student. Refusal thereafter to work with that employer or in that specified position will be considered a breach of contract and may be cause for removal from the co-op program.
Students not responding to an offer of employment by the deadline will have their offer revoked and it will be extended to the next preferred student. This will be considered the student’s One Decline (refer to Student Responsibilities f) vii).
vii. Declining an Offer of Employment There is a One Decline Rule in effect for all co-op students at the University of Guelph. Students are allowed to decline only one offer of employment per employment process. Students wishing to decline a second offer must consult with their Co-op Co-ordinator. A second decline will only be approved in extenuating circumstances. Students who do not respond to an offer by the two business day deadline will be deemed to have declined. The One Decline Rule cannot be used to revoke a previously accepted offer of employment.
The Withdrawal of an Application does not constitute a decline (as noted in Student Responsibilities f) v.). A non-approved second decline will result in the student being removed from the employment process and may also result in the student being removed from the co-op program.
viii. Reappointments Students who choose to accept a reappointment offer to a previous co-op employer will be required to confirm this decision with their Co-op Co-ordinator. Refusal thereafter to work with that employer or in that specified position will be considered a breach of contract and may be cause for removal from the co-op program.
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ix. Network Contacts Students are encouraged to use personal network contacts in conjunction with CECS job postings when looking for a work term opportunity. The student must consult with their Co-op Co-ordinator and discuss the viability of the job description before accepting a position. The Co-op Co-ordinator will certify that the position meets the work term requirements. Once the offer has been accepted, refusal thereafter to work with that employer or in that specified position will be considered a breach of contract and may be cause for removal from the co-op program.
x. Employer Contact CECS is responsible for all contact with an existing employer who has posted a position. If a student wishes to contact an employer he/she must first seek approval from their Co- op Co-ordinator. If a student is contacted by an employer, he/she should direct the inquiry to their Co-op Co-ordinator. Failure to comply with this policy may result in removal from the employment process.
g) Withdrawal
Students who withdraw or are required to withdraw from the co-op program after accepting their second Work Term Offer of Employment will be required to pay all remaining co-op fees. Students who withdraw or are required to withdraw from the co-op program after accepting an eight or twelve month Work Term Offer of Employment will be required to pay all remaining co-op fees. Details of fee policies can be found in the University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar.
i. Voluntary Withdrawal Students who wish to withdraw voluntarily from co-op must complete a Co-operative Education Withdrawal form, requiring approval from the appropriate Co-op Faculty Advisor and Co-op Co-ordinator.
A student may not withdraw from co-op during a work term or once an offer of employment has been accepted.
Normally, students cannot re-apply to CECS in subsequent terms.
ii. Required to Withdraw from Co-op Students are required to withdraw from the co-op program for any of the following reasons:
Schedule of Studies The student does not follow the approved academic and work schedule including:
a) Maintaining full-time academic status during academic semesters (minimum 2.0 credits per semester)
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b) Successfully completing each of the scheduled academic semesters.
c) Completing no more than five full-time academic semesters in their co-op program before beginning the first work term.
d) Completing COOP *1100 in the semester scheduled.
e) Completing a Fall, Winter and Summer work term.
Work
a) The student leaves the employer without approval during the work term.
b) The student is dismissed with just cause from a work term.
c) The student receives an Unacceptable Co-op Work Performance Evaluation
Academic
a) The student does not have the required minimum 70% cumulative average after full-time studies in first year. Based on a minimum of 2.0 credits in both Fall and Winter semesters.
b) The student receives an Unsatisfactory Co-op Work Report Evaluation.
c) The student did not complete COOP *1100 and did not receive a passing grade.
h) Appeals
A student who is required to withdraw from the co-op program has the option to appeal. In the case where a student wants to re-enter the program, the student must appeal the “Required to Withdraw from Co-op” decision by the 15th class day after notification. Students cannot re-apply to CECS in subsequent terms.
i. Schedule of Studies and Work If the student is required to withdraw from co-op due to Schedule of Studies and Work reasons the appeal must be submitted to the Co-operative Education & Career Services office using the Co-op Appeals Form. (*link to CECS form) The decision of the Co-op Appeal Committee is final.
ii. Academic If the student is required to withdraw from co-op due to an Academic reason and wishes to appeal, the request should be initiated as soon as possible according to the following guidelines:
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a) The type of consideration is medical, psychological, or compassionate. The Request for Consideration is submitted to the Program Counselling Office for the student's degree program. The Program Counsellor ensures the appeal is taken to the Academic Review Sub-Committee.
A student may appeal Academic (b) or (c) based on medical, psychological, or compassionate grounds by submitting a Request for Academic Consideration as outlined above.
b) If the type of consideration is based on methods and criteria, the appeal must first be taken to the Co-op Faculty Advisor (first level). Subsequent appeals should be taken to the Department Chair (second level), and Petitions (third level). (http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/undergraduate/current/c08/sec_d0e7476 .shtml)
c) If the type of consideration is a misapplication of an academic regulation, the appeal must first be taken to the COOP *1100 Instructor. Subsequent appeals should be taken to the Assistant Director of Co-operative Education & Career Services (first level) and the Director of Co-operative Education & Career Services (second level).
iii. Petitions An appeal of the Academic Review Sub-Committee’s decision may be submitted to the Senate Committee on Student Petitions within 90 days of the decision. Students who are appealing the decision will not be allowed to continue in the co-op program pending the outcome of the petition.
i) Conditions for Graduation
In order to graduate, co-op students must first meet the academic conditions for graduation for their degree program as outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar. In addition, students must receive evaluations of Good or higher in all but one of the work performance evaluations and an evaluation of Satisfactory or higher in all work report evaluations.
Students wanting to graduate with less than the required number of work terms must contact their Co-op Co-ordinator with the request. The Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) guidelines regarding work terms will be followed at all times.
2. THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
The Academic Department is responsible for all academic components of the co-op program including the offering of courses to support the co-op option and the evaluation of the co-op work report. A Co-op Faculty Advisor is provided for each academic discipline offering co-op and counsels students regarding the curriculum and the schedule of studies.
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The Co-op Faculty Advisor has full responsibility for the Work Report including setting guidelines and ensuring that the Work Reports are graded within the established deadlines.
3. CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION & CAREER SERVICES
CECS co-ordinates the administration of the Co-operative Education program and follows the required operational guidelines as an accredited program of the Canadian Association For Co- operative Education (CAFCE). CECS prepares students for the co-op experience, co-ordinates job development relevant to the academic curriculum and facilitates the employment process. The Co-op Co-ordinators are primarily responsible for job development in a specific discipline area and counselling students in regard to their activities in the employment process and on the work term. The On-Campus Co-ordinator is primarily responsible for COOP*1100 and student inquiries.
The Co-operative Education program at the University of Guelph involves a competitive employment process. While CECS makes every effort to assist students in gaining employment, there is no guarantee that every student will become employed through the co-op employment process. CECS is responsible for the review and approval of co-op job postings, however, CECS does not assume responsibility for endorsing the companies.
4. THE EMPLOYER
The Co-operative Education employer is responsible for: Providing the University with an accurate job description along with any available company information. Paying competitive wages in accordance with the student’s work term level and academic level. Meeting with the Co-op Co-ordinator during the work term visit. Providing a formal evaluation of the student’s job performance at the end of each work term. Providing feedback, where appropriate, on matters of curriculum and preparedness of students for the work term. Complying with the provincial Employment Standards Act. Discussing alternative marking possibilities for confidential work reports with the Co-op Faculty Advisor and student.
Employers will often build the following into each work term: Orienting the student to the organization and the job during the first few weeks of each work term. Providing career information and guidance as appropriate. Conducting an exit interview with the student at the end of the work term. Assisting the student with the selection of a topic for, and editing of, a work report.
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Kerry Godfrey, Chair, Board of Undergraduate Studies
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 9. Board of Undergraduate Studies Report
b) Change to Admission Requirements: Bachelor of Computing Program [Motion]
At its final meeting of the 2009-10 session, held on June 17, 2010, BUGS reviewed and approved for recommendation to Senate changes to the admission requirements for the Software Engineering Major in the Bachelor of Computing Program. The proposal recommends changing the current requirement of 4U Calculus to one of 4U Calculus, 4U Data Management or 4U Functions. The proposal is supported by the Bachelor of Computing Program Committee, the Dean of the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences (CPES), the Director of the School of Computing Science, and Admission Services.
Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That, on the recommendation of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Senate approve the revised admission requirements for the Bachelor of Computing Program.
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Change to Admission Requirements: Bachelor of Computing Program [Motion] Page 75 of 161 Page 76 of 161 1 Proposed Change - B.Comp. Entrance Re- quirements for SENG Major
The proposed change is to the entrance requirement for the Software En- gineering major (SENG) under the B.Comp. degree. A calculus course is currently required for entry into both of the majors under the B.Comp. de- gree program. The proposal is to change the calculus requirement to be any of the 4U mathematics courses for entry into the major in Software Engineer- ing. The entrance requirements to the major in Computer Science remains unchanged.
2 Rationale
Students who are majoring in Software Engineering are not required to take any university calculus courses as part of their major. Some mathematics background is seen as an important indicator of preparation for entry into both of the existing B.Comp. majors. This lead to the decision to broaden the acceptable mathematics courses required for entry into the Software En- gineering major to include any one of 4U mathematics course. This differs from the Computer Science major which requires university level calculus and therefore retains a high school calculus course as an entry requirement.
3 Impact on Applicants
This change will allow a students with a more varied mathematical back- ground access to the Software Engineering major. As this change broadens the entrance requirements it could potentially increase the number of appli- cants to the program. This is a desirable outcome.
4 Advice to Applicants
The advice to applicants will remain unchanged and is listed in the calendar copy.
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The change should be implemented in the Fall of 2011.
6 Calendar Copy
Calendar changes are listed on the attached form D.
Change to Admission Requirements: Bachelor of Computing Program [Motion] Page 78 of 161 Board of Undergraduate Studies - University of Guelph Senate FORM D: SPECIALIZATION AND PROGRAM CHANGE TEMPLATE Due April 9, 2010 2011-2012 Undergraduate Calendar Note: Approved changes take effect FALL 2011.
Use this form for making changes to the schedule of studies (calendar description) of a degree program, major, minor, area of concentration.
FORM A: PROGRAM INFORMATION is required when submitting changes to degree program rules and regulations or changes to admission requirements.
If proposed changes to a Schedule of Studies includes the addition, deletion, or changes to the sequencing of courses from other academic units, evidence of consultation is required. Submit email correspondence or memo electronically with this form.
Questions? Contact Patricia Tersigni, Coordinator, Undergraduate Curriculum ([email protected] or ext. 53899) or your Program Committee Chair or Secretary.
DEGREE PROGRAM: ____B.Comp.______SPECIALIZATION (major, minor, area of concentration or emphasis): Sofware Engineering major (SE)
Current Calendar Description To ensure accuracy, use the 2010- 2011 calendar copy, NOT the 2009- Proposed Revisions: Reasons: 10 copy. New copy appears online in February 2010 and in draft format in November 2009.
Bachelor of Computing--B.Comp. Bachelor of Computing--B.Comp.
ENG 4U; MCV 4U; 4 additional 4U or Majors in Computer Science ENG 4U; 4M credits. MCV 4U; 4 additional 4U or 4M credits. Recommendations and Notes: 1. Computing and Mathematics of Majors in Software Engineering Data Management courses are ENG 4U; (MCV 4U or MDM 4U or recommended, as are any other MHF 4U); 4 additional 4U or 4M courses necessary to prepare the credits. student for study in an "Area of Application". Recommendations and Notes: 1. Computing and Mathematics of Data Management courses are recommended, as are any other courses necessary to prepare the student for study in an "Area of Application".
Approved by Program Committee: B.Comp. Date: June 2010
Reviewed/Approved by Dean or Designate: Gerarda Darlington, ADA, CPES Date: June 2010
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Kerry Godfrey, Chair, Board of Undergraduate Studies
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 9. Board of Undergraduate Studies Report
c) Addition of Areas of Emphasis in Business, Human Services and Justice Studies to the B.A.Sc. Psychology at Guelph-Humber [Motion]
At its final meeting of the 2009-10 session, held on June 17, 2010, the Board of Undergraduate Studies reviewed and approved for recommendation to Senate the addition of Areas of Emphasis in Business, Human Services and Justice Studies to the B.A.Sc. Psychology program offered at the University of Guelph-Humber.
While the proposal had been prepared earlier in the academic year, it had been placed on hold pending the release of the Final Report on the Review of Secondary Areas of Study.
The proposal is also supported by the Chair of the Psychology Department at the University of Guelph.
Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That on the recommendation of the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Senate approve the addition of Areas of Emphasis in Business, Human Services and Justice Studies to the B.A.Sc. Psychology program at the University of Guelph-Humber.
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2011-2012 PROGRAM INFORMATION (includes changes to program or specialization regulations; admission requirements)
NEW PROGRAMS (DEGREE, MAJOR, MINOR, AREA OF CONCENTRATION OR AREA OF EMPHASIS):
A proposal for a new program or specialization must include a cover memo of support from the Dean and the Chair of the program committee with the following information:
1) Rationale: What is the rationale for developing this new program? Why is there a need for it? What sort of enrolment is anticipated? What will the impact be on existing programs, i.e. will students move to this program from existing programs or is this program expected to attract new students?
The University of Guelph-Humber proposes the addition of three areas of emphasis to the Psychology major, Bachelor of Applied Science, whereby students can use the elective component in their schedule of studies to enrol in a cluster of “like” courses in the areas of Business, Human Services and Justice Studies. This model is designed to provide a broad exposure to basic principles in the discipline of psychology while allowing students to focus on specific sectors by selecting an area of emphasis in the upper three years of study. This will replicate the areas of emphasis model which currently exists in the Business Administration Program.
Students are required to complete 20.00 credits which includes 9.00 required core psychology credits, 6.00 required credits in liberal arts and sciences, and 5.00 credits in general electives. Out of the 5.00 credits in general electives, although not required, students have the option of taking 2.50 credits in one of three areas of emphasis. Only one area of emphasis can be declared. Completion of an area of emphasis will be acknowledged on the student’s transcript.
There are three main reasons for moving in the proposed direction:
1. First, students currently enrolled in the program are unofficially using the general elective component in their schedule of studies to develop knowledge in an area of emphasis by self- selecting the courses identified on the attached document. Listing the areas of emphasis on the schedule of studies will formalize what is currently being done in practice.
2. Second, recognizing an area of emphasis on the student transcript will strengthen applications for post graduate studies as well as enhance opportunities for graduates to compete for jobs in business, social services and justice settings.
3. Finally, and most importantly, the proposed changes would not only improve student retention, they would make the program significantly more attractive to prospective students and will provide us with a competitive edge over similar programs delivered in the GTA.
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IX. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Applied Science - Major Psychology - Diploma in General Arts and Science
Understanding why people do the things they do is a goal that has been at the core of the science of psychology for at least the last 125 years. In the Psychology program, students examine theories and research based on the biological and social approaches to human behaviour and cognition.
The primary goal of this program is to prepare students to enter the workforce with the depth of understanding and experience employers are looking for in a wide variety of service, administrative, and industrial fields. Students will have the opportunity to identify an area of emphasis in the upper three years of study. Upon completion of the program, students will receive a university honours degree which will prepare them for a professional career or advanced study at the postgraduate level in a variety of academic disciplines.
Students complete 20.00 credits which includes 9.00 required core psychology credits, 6.00 required credits in liberal arts and sciences, and 5.00 credits in general electives. Out of the 5.00 credits in general electives, although not required, students have the option of taking 2.50 credits in one of three areas of emphasis. Only one area of emphasis can be declared. Students must complete these requirements to be eligible to graduate with both a university honours degree (awarded by the University of Guelph) and the college diploma (awarded by Humber). No option exists to graduate with only one of the above listed credentials as the program is fully integrated.
Areas of Emphasis
Business
This area of emphasis provides students with a deeper understanding of the world of business. Students will be better prepared for careers in Customer Service, Marketing, Advertising and Human Resources. Academic training in this area will be enhanced through an Applied Study placement. In order to obtain recognition for an area of emphasis, students must take at least 2.50 credits from the listing in that area. Only one area of emphasis can be declared.
Human Services
This area of emphasis provides students with a range of courses in the social services sector. Courses which include Working with High Risk Populations and Family Theory and Therapy, will allow students to build their counselling skills. Academic training in this area will be enhanced through an Applied Study placement. This Area of Emphasis will also attract students wishing to pursue graduate studies in social work or counselling. In order to obtain recognition for an area of emphasis, students must take at least 2.50 credits from the listing in that area. Only one area of emphasis can be declared.
Justice Studies
This area of emphasis will allow students to explore topics and issues related to security, policing, customs, and immigration. Academic training in this area will be enhanced through an Applied Study placement. In order to obtain recognition for an area of emphasis, students must take at least 2.50 credits from the listing in that area. Only one area of emphasis can be declared.
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Bachelor of Applied Science, Psychology – Schedule of Studies 2009-2010
Semester 1 Semester 5
AHSS*1040 [0.50] Currents in Twentieth Century Global History AHSS*2200 [0.50] Ethics and Professional Issues AHSS*1110 [0.50] Introductory Psychology: Dynamics PSYC*3130 [0.50] Psychological Measurement AHSS*1210 [0.50] English I: Reading and Writing Effectively PSYC*3140 [0.50] Abnormal Psychology AHSS*1250 [0.50] Critical Thinking 1.00 electives SCMA*1040 [0.50] The Science of Everyday Life Semester 2 Semester 6
AHSS*1120 [0.50] Introductory Psychology: Principles PSYC*3150 [0.50] Drugs and Behaviour AHSS*1260 [0.50] Modern and Contemporary Philosophy PSYC*3160 [0.50] Learning Difficulties and Disabilities PSYC*1130 [0.50] Developmental Psychology PSYC*3170 [0.50] Persuasion and Facilitation SCMA*1090 [0.50] Foundations of Social Science 1.00 electives One of: AHSS*1100 [0.50] The Examined Life SCMA*1050 [0.50] Astronomy: Discovering Our Place in the Universe Semester 3 Semester 7
FCSS*2000 [0.50] Counselling I: Theory and Practice PSYC*4120 [0.50] Culture and Diversity PSYC*2120 [0.50] Quantification In Psychology PSYC*4130 [0.50] Applications of Psychology PSYC*2130 [0.50] Social Psychology PSYC*4140 [0.50] Applied Research Project I PSYC*2140 [0.50] Learning and Cognition 1.00 electives 0.50 electives Semester 4 Semester 8
FCSS*3040 [0.50] Counselling II: Theory and Practice PSYC*4150 [1.00] Applied Research Project II PSYC*2150 [0.50] Personality PSYC*4160 [0.50] Mediation and Conflict Resolution PSYC*2160 [0.50] Neuroscience 1.00 electives SCMA*2040 [0.50] Research Methods for Social Science 0.50 electives Restricted Electives (Students must successfully complete 5 courses from one of the categories below to obtain recognition for an Area of Emphasis) Psychology/Business Psychology/Human Services AHSS*1000 [0.50] Microeconomics AHSS*2090 [0.50] Supporting Families: Research and Applications AHSS*1010 [0.50] Macroeconomics AHSS*2120 [0.50] Couple and Family Dynamics AHSS*1030 [0.50] Introduction to Organizational Behaviour AHSS*3230 [0.50] Trends in Gender Issues BADM*1000 [0.50] Introduction to Business FCSS*1010 [0.50] Social Issues and Social Environments BADM*1030 [0.50] Accounting I FCSS*2010 [0.50] Working with High Risk Populations BADM*1040 [0.50] Marketing FCSS*2050 [0.50] Human Sexuality BADM*2000 [0.50] Human Resources Management FCSS*3060 [0.50] Crisis Intervention: Theory and Practice BADM*2020 [0.50] Consumer Behaviour FCSS*4000 [0.50] Family Theory and Therapy BADM*2030 [0.50] Advertising in Business FCSS*4060 [0.50] Family Mediation & Conflict Resolution BADM*2040 [0.50] Customer Service PSYC*2170 [0.50] Applied Study in Psychology PSYC*2170 [0.50] Applied Study in Psychology PSYC*3640 [0.50] The Psychology of Death and Dying PSYC*3610 [0.50] Organizational Psychology
Psychology/Justice Studies AHSS*1150 [0.50] Introduction to Law AHSS*1160 [0.50] Crime and Criminal Justice AHSS*2110 [0.50] Criminology Theory I AHSS*3060 [0.50] Criminology Theory II AHSS*3260 [0.50] Psychology and the Law JUST*1030 [0.50] Introduction to Community Service JUST*2050 [0.50] Community Service I JUST*2080 [0.50] Correctional Institutions JUST*3050 [0.50] Community Service II JUST*3090 [0.50] Immigration Policy and Practices JUST*4050 [0.50] Customs Policy and Procedures PSYC*2170 [0.50] Applied Study in Psychology
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Kerry Godfrey, Chair, Board of Undergraduate Studies
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 9. Board of Undergraduate Studies Report
d) Calendar Review Committee Report: Program Changes | Course Additions and Deletions
The Calendar Review Committee Report is enclosed for the information of Senate.
The membership of the Calendar Review Committee for 2010-11 is:
Patricia Tersigni, (Chair), Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum Sharon Anthony, Assistant Registrar, ORS Kevin Bowman, CSA Academic Commissioner Stella Holley, Assistant Editor, Academic Calendars, ORS Mary Komarnitsky, Office of Open Learning Linda Zehr, BASc Program Counsellor
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To: Senate From: Calendar Review Committee - Board of Undergraduate Studies Meeting Date: October 4, 2010 Re: Changes to the Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Calendars
At the meetings of June 17, 2010 and September 14, 2010, BUGS members approved the following additions, deletions, and credit weight changes to the 2011- 2012 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar, the 2011-2012 Guelph-Humber Calendar, and the 2011-2012 Associate Diploma Calendar. Unless otherwise noted, all courses are 0.50 credit and library assessments have been completed for all course additions.
Members also approved course changes and specialization changes in support of continued efforts across the University to reinvigorate, streamline and rationalize undergraduate curriculum. Full submissions are available electronically. Please contact the Coordinator of Undergraduate Curriculum, Patricia Tersigni, by email
2011-2012 Undergraduate Calendar
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Course Addition FREN*3020 Pre-Revolution French Literature
Course Deletions FREN*3070 Enlightenment and Crisis FREN*3150 Children’s Literature in French FREN*3240 French Classicism FREN*3560 Contemporary French Women’s Writings FREN*4050 Early Modern French Culture FREN*4520 French Translation III
Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (B.B.R.M.)
Course Deletions GEOL*3130 Agroecology NRS*3300 Land Resource Stewardship NRS*3600 Remote Sensing
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Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm)
Course Addition MATH*1030 Business Mathematics
Course Deletion MATH*1000 Introductory Calculus
Bachelor of Computing (B.Comp.)
Course Additions CIS*3090 Parallel Programming CIS*3190 Software for Legacy Systems CIS*4110 Computer Security
Bachelor of Science (BSc.)
Course Additions HK*4600 Applied Human Kinetics II [0.75] (trial offering W 2011) MICR*2420 Introduction to Microbiology MICR*2430 Microbiology Methods I MICR*3420 Microbial Diversity MICR*3430 Microbiology Methods II MICR*4520 Microbial Cell Biology MICR*4530 Immunology II MBG*2040 Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics MBG*3660 Genomics MCB*2050 Molecular Biology of the Cell
Course Deletions ENVB*4290 Applied Insect Physiology ENVB*4420 Problems in Environmental Biology HK*4320 Work Physiology HK*4410 Research Concepts HK*4540 Cardio-respiratory Laboratory MICR*1020 Fundamentals of Applied Microbiology MICR*2020 Microbial Interactions & Associations MICR*2030 Microbial Growth MICR*3120 Systematic Bacteriology MICR*3270 Microbial Cell Biology MICR*4230 Immunology II MBG*2000 Introductory Genetics MBG*2020 Introductory Molecular Biology MBG*2040 MBG*3600 Introduction to Genomics MCB*2210 Introduction to Cell Biology MCB*4080 Applied Microbiology & Biochemistry
Credit Weight Changes HK*4550 Human Cardio-Respiratory Physiology - [0.75] to [0.50] NUTR*3390 Applied Nutritional & Nutraceutical Sciences I – [0.50] to [0.75] NUTR*4330 Applied Nutritional & Nutraceutical Sciences II – [0.50] to [0.75]
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSc.Agr.)
Course Addition AGR*2150 Plant Agriculture for International Development
Course Deletion EDRD*3550 Economic Development for Rural & Small Communities
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (B.Sc. Env.)
Course Additions ENVS*3410 Independent Research I [0.50] ENVS* 3420 Independent Research II [0.50] ENVS* 3430 Independent Research [1.00] ENVS*4410 Advanced Independent Research I [1.00] ENVS*4420 Advanced Independent Research II [1.00] ENVS*4430 Advanced Independent Research [2.00]
Course Deletions ENVS*4500 International Environmental Field Course GEOL*4180 Earth Science MET*4250 Topics in Atmospheric Science MET*4300 Atmospheric Transport & Chemistry SOIL*4070 Problems in Land Resource Science ENVS*3160 Atmospheric Systems NRS*3300 Land Resource Stewardship NRS*3600 Remote Sensing
2011-2012 Guelph-Humber Calendar
Course Addition MDST*4500 – Applied Research Project [1.00]
2011-2012 Associate Diploma Calendar
Course Additions DAGR*1960 Student Managed Enterprise I DAGR*2960 Student Managed Enterprise II DAGR*3090 Dairy Barn Management DAGR*3960 Student Managed Enterprise III DAGR*4030 Sheep Flock Management DAGR*4960 Student Managed Enterprise IV DAGR*4150 Renewable Energy & Agriculture DENM*4070 Waste & Water Operation Techniques DHRT*2050 Ecological Principles in Horticulture DHRT*3230 Soil & Water use in Horticulture DHRT*4190 Greenhouse Vegetable Production
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Kerry Godfrey, Chair, Board of Undergraduate Studies
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 9. Board of Undergraduate Studies Report
e) Schedule of Dates 2011-12
The academic Schedule of Dates for 2011-12 is enclosed for information.
The dates are prepared each year using a formula based on Senate-approved principles, which may be viewed on the University Secretariat Policy website at:
http://www.uoguelph.ca/policies/scheduleofdates_feb2010.pdf)
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Schedule of Dates 2011-12 Page 93 of 161 Page 94 of 161 III. Schedule of Dates The dates for the 2011-2012 academic year are listed by semester below as follows: Summer Semester 2011 Fall Semester 2011 Winter Semester 2012
Summer Semester 2011 (12 Week Format) Tuesday, April 26 • Last day to submit Requests for Academic Consideration - 3rd meeting Sunday, May 1 • Last day for applications for internal program transfer to Fall Semester 2011 for all programs except B.L.A. and D.V.M. Wednesday, May 11 • Add period begins Thursday, May 12 • Class schedule commences Friday, May 13 • Last day to submit Requests for Academic Consideration--1st meeting • Last day to submit co-op work performance evaluations for Winter Semester 2011 Wednesday, May 18 • Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Winter Semester 2011 Friday, May 20 • Add period ends • Last day to drop two-semester courses (W/S) • Last day for clearance to graduate for Summer Convocation Monday, May 23 • Holiday--NO FULL SEMESTER COURSES SCHEDULED--classes rescheduled to Thursday, August 4 Friday, May 27 • Kemptville Campus Convocation Saturday, May 28 • Alfred Campus Convocation Friday, June 3 • Ridgetown Campus Convocation Monday, June 6 • Course selection period for Fall Semester 2011 begins--In-course students Thursday, June 9 • Last day to submit Requests for Academic Consideration--2nd meeting Friday, June 10 • Course selection period for Fall Semester 2011 ends--In-course students Monday, June 13 • Summer Convocation Tuesday, June 14 • Summer Convocation Wednesday, June 15 • Summer Convocation Thursday, June 16 • Summer Convocation • Deferred examinations commence Friday, June 17 • Summer Convocation • Last day for applications to graduate for Fall Convocation Saturday, June 18 • Deferred examinations scheduled Tuesday, June 21 • Deferred examinations conclude Friday, July 1 • Holiday--NO COURSES SCHEDULED--classes rescheduled to Friday, August 5 Friday, July 8 • Fortieth class day--Last day to drop one semester courses Monday, August 1 • Holiday --NO COURSES SCHEDULED--classes rescheduled to Monday, August 8 Thursday, August 4 • Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 23, Monday schedule in effect Friday, August 5 • Classes rescheduled from Friday, July 1, Friday schedule in effect Monday, August 8 • Classes rescheduled from Monday, August 1, Monday schedule in effect • Classes conclude Thursday, August 11 • Examinations commence Saturday, August 13 • Examinations scheduled Friday, August 19 • Examinations conclude
Schedule of Dates 2011-12 Page 95 of 161 Monday, August 22 • Last day to submit Requests for Academic Consideration--3rd meeting • Add period for Fall Semester 2011 begins
Summer Session 2011 (6 Week Format) Thursday, May 12 • Class schedule commences Monday, May 16 • Last day to add Summer Session courses Monday, May 23 • Holiday-- NO COURSES SCHEDULED--classes rescheduled to Thursday, June 23 Thursday, June 9 • Last day for dropping courses in Summer Session Thursday, June 23 • Classes rescheduled from Monday, May 23, Monday schedule in effect • Classes conclude Monday, June 27 • Examinations Commence Friday, July 1 • Holiday--NO EXAMS SCHEDULED Saturday, July 2 • Examinations conclude
Fall Semester 2011 Monday, August 22 • Add period for Fall Semester 2011 begins • Last day to submit Request for Academic Consideration -- 3rd meeting Monday, September 5 • Holiday Thursday, September 8 • Class schedule commences Friday, September 9 • Last day to submit Requests for Academic Consideration--1st meeting • Last day to submit co-op work performance evaluations for Summer Semester 2011 Wednesday, September 14 • Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Summer Semester 2011 Friday, September 16 • Add period ends • Last day to drop two-semester courses (S/F) • Last day for clearance to graduate for Fall Convocation Wednesday, October 5 • Last day to submit Requests for Academic Consideration--2nd meeting Monday, October 10 • Holiday--NO CLASSES SCHEDULED -- classes rescheduled to Thursday December 1 Tuesday, October 11 • Course selection period for Winter Semester 2012 begins--In-course students Friday, October 14 • Last day for applications to graduate for Winter Convocation Saturday, October 15 • Fall Convocation Tuesday, October 18 • Deferred examinations commence Saturday, October 22 • Deferred examinations conclude Wednesday, November 2 • Course selection period ends--In-course students Thursday, November 3 • Fortieth class day--Last day to drop one semester courses Tuesday, November 15 • Last day for external and internal applications for admission to Winter Semester 2012 for all programs with Winter entry Thursday, December 1 • Classes rescheduled from Monday, October 10, Monday schedule in effect • Last day for internal applications into the Co-op option of B.A. (Psychology & Applied Math & Stats), B.Sc., B.Sc.(Env.) for Winter Semester 2012 • Last day for applications from in-course students for transfer (Winter Semester 2012) into the Co-op option of B.A. (Psychology & Applied Math & Stats), B.Sc., B.Sc.(Env.) • Classes conclude Monday, December 5 • Examinations commence Monday, December 12 • Add period for Winter Semester 2012 begins Friday, December 16 • Examinations conclude Monday, December 19
Schedule of Dates 2011-12 Page 96 of 161 • Last day to submit Requests for Academic Consideration--3rd meeting
D.V.M. Fall Semester 2011 Monday, September 5 • Holiday--NO CLASSES SCHEDULED (Phases 1, 2, 3) • Summer rotations with case-care responsibilities continue (Phase 4) Tuesday, September 6 • Classes commence (Phases 1, 2, 3) • Rotations commence (Phase 4) Monday, October 10 • Holiday--NO CLASSES SCHEDULED (Phases 1, 2, 3) • Rotations with case-care responsibilities continue (Phase 4) Friday, December 16 • Classes conclude (Phases 1, 2, 3) • Rotations conclude (Phase 4 )
Winter Semester 2012 Monday, December 12 • Add period for Winter Semester 2012 begins Friday, January 6 • Last day to submit Requests for Academic Consideration--1st meeting Monday, January 9 • Class schedule commences Tuesday, January 10 • Last day to submit co-op work performance evaluations for Fall Semester 2011 Friday, January 13 • Add period ends • Last day to drop two-semester courses (F/W) • Last day to submit co-op work semester reports for Fall Semester 2011 Friday, January 20 • Last day for clearance to graduate for Winter Convocation Friday, January 27 • Last day to apply for international exchange programs departing in Summer Semester 2012, Fall 2012 or Winter 2013 without late application fee Friday, February 3 • Last day to submit Request for Academic Consideration--2nd meeting Monday, February 6 • Deferred examinations commence Friday, February 10 • Last day for applications to graduate for Summer Convocation • Deferred examinations conclude Monday, February 20 • Winter Break begins--NO CLASSES SCHEDULED THIS WEEK • Holiday Tuesday, February 21 • Winter Convocation Wednesday, February 22 • Winter Convocation Thursday, February 23 • Winter Convocation Friday, February 24 • Winter Break ends • Winter Convocation Monday, February 27 • Classes resume Thursday, March 1 • Last day for external and internal applications for admission to Fall Semester 2012 for B.L.A. Monday, March 5 • Course selection period for Summer Semester 2012 and Fall Semester 2012 begins--In-course students Friday, March 9 • Fortieth class day--Last day to drop one semester courses Thursday, March 15 • Last day for external and internal applications for admission to Summer Semester 2012 for all programs with summer entry Monday, March 26 • Course selection period ends--In-course students Thursday, April 5 • Classes conclude • Last day for internal applications into the Co-op option of B.A. (Economics & Mathematical Economics), B.A.Sc., B.Comm., B. Comp., B.Eng., B.Sc. (Food Science) for Fall Semester 2012. • Last day for applications from in-course students for transfer (Fall Semester 2012) into the Co-op option of B.A. (Economics & Mathematical Economics), B.A.Sc., B.Comm., B. Comp., B.Eng., B.Sc. (Food Science) Friday, April 6 • Holiday Monday, April 9
Schedule of Dates 2011-12 Page 97 of 161 • Examinations begin Friday, April 20 • Examinations conclude
Monday, April 23 • Last day to submit Requests for Academic Consideration--3rd meeting
D.V.M. Winter Semester 2012 Monday, January 2 • Classes commence (Phases 1, 2, 3) • Rotations commence (Phase 4) Monday, February 20 • Winter Break begins--NO CLASSES SCHEDULED THIS WEEK (Phases 1, 2, 3) • Rotations with case-care responsibilities continue this week (Phase 4) • Holiday Friday, February 24 • Winter Break ends (Phases 1, 2, 3) Monday, February 27 • Classes resume (Phases 1, 2, 3) Friday, March 30 • Classes conclude (Phases 1, 2, 3) Monday, April 2 • Laboratory evaluations commence (Phases 1, 2, 3) Friday, April 6 • Holiday - NO EVALUATIONS SCHEDULED (Phases 1, 2, 3) • Rotations with case-care responsibilities continue (Phase 4) Monday, April 9 • Final examinations commence (Phases 1, 2, 3) Friday, April 13 • Rotation conclude (Phase 4) Monday, April 16 • Summative examinations commence (Phase 4) Friday, April 20 • Final examinations conclude (Phases 1, 2, 3) • Summative examinations conclude (Phase 4) Monday, May 7 • Externship begins (Phase 4)
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Kerry Godfrey, Chair, Board of Undergraduate Studies
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 9. Board of Undergraduate Studies Report
f) Program Committees Membership 2010-11
The bylaws of the Board of Undergraduate Studies state that a Program Committee shall be formed for each undergraduate degree offered by the University, and that the Board will report to Senate on the membership of the Program Committees each year. The terms of reference and composition of Program Committees are set out in the Board’s bylaws.
Enclosed, for information is a list of 2010-11 Program Committees Membership. Below is an excerpt from the Senate-approved BUGS bylaws regarding the composition and membership of Program Committees:
The membership structure of a Program Committee is as follows: The voting membership shall consist of: Three to five Chairs of undergraduate Curriculum Committees (selected according to the guidelines below) One Program Counsellor One external representative Two undergraduate students (selected according the process below) One Chair, normally the Associate Dean Academic or Director of a School (selected according to the process below) The non-voting membership shall consist of: A member of the Office of Registrarial Services A committee secretary who shall be a representative of the appropriate college/school
Undergraduate student members shall be permitted to send voting alternates if they are unable to attend. In such circumstances, the student member must notify the committee secretary in advance of the name and affiliation of the student alternate.
The Associate Dean(s) Academic or the Director(s) of Schools from any other college that contribute(s) to the degree program’s curriculum, the Deans of all Colleges, and the chair of the Board of Undergraduate Studies shall have the right to attend and speak at Program Committee meetings and to receive meeting materials and minutes upon request.
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Speaking privileges are granted to non-members only through a motion duly made and seconded by voting committee members following advance notification to the Secretary of their desire to speak to an item(s) on the agenda. All other guests must have speaking rights extended to them by the committee.
Meetings shall be scheduled each semester after polling the members for available times.
Selection of Members: Members shall be selected by the Associate Dean(s) Academic of the College(s) or the Director(s) of the School(s) involved for their ability to contribute to the Committee, bearing in mind the following provisions:
Normally the “chairs of the undergraduate curriculum committees” shall be the current chair of a curriculum committee or past chair The external representative shall be a member external to the program, but from within the university community Normally the two student members shall be selected from the undergraduate student senators representing the degree program and selected on the recommendation of Student Senate Caucus. In the case where there are not two student senators from the degree program willing and able to serve on the program committee: o Prior to May 1st, the Associate Dean(s) Academic or Director(s) shall be responsible for inviting the appropriate college student government or college student government affiliate to name the student representatives. o Should the college student government not respond (either with the names of the representative or with an indication of when they will be named) by September 1st, the Associate Dean(s) Academic or Director(s) will consult with Student Senate Caucus who, in collaboration with the CSA, shall name the student representatives. Normally the chair of the Program Committee shall be the Associate Dean Academic or the Director of the School. In the event that there is more than one Associate Dean(s) Academic or Director(s) of a School associated with the program, the chair will be appointed by the Deans of the Colleges involved The chairs of Program and Curriculum Committee meetings shall conduct meeting proceedings in accordance with relevant Senate bylaws, policies, and procedures.
It is recognized that, for some programs involving a large number of departments, and schools, not every constituency can be represented if the committee is to remain effective. Members of Program Committees are appointed with the expectation that they will be required to represent and be familiar with more areas than their own. Additional effort will be made to consult interdisciplinary groups when appropriate.
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2010-11 PROGRAM COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP (September 28, 2010)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Chair: Ann Wilson (COA; Associate Dean Academic)
Faculty: Peter Hausdorf (PSYCH) Faculty: Sophie Lachapelle (HIST) Faculty: Jan Mersey (GEOG) Faculty: Stefan Linquist (PHIL)
External Member: Nancy Schmidt (TSS)
Program Counselor: Matt Edwards
ORS (Non-voting): Stella Holley
Undergraduate Student: Martin Straathof Undergraduate Student: Laura Cuthbertson
Other/Extra Members: Elke Radebolt [Non-voting Secretary] Clare MacMartin (FRAN)
Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS)
Chair: Ann Wilson (COA; Associate Dean Academic)
Faculty: Patrick Barclay (PSYCH) Faculty: Sofie Lachapelle (HIST) Faculty: Roselynn Stevenson (MCB) Faculty: Jeff Thomason (BIOM)
External Member: Brian Husband (IB
Program Counselor: Jerome Chang
ORS (Non-voting): Sharon Anthony
Undergraduate Student: Alisha Fernandes Undergraduate Student: TBA
Other/Extra Members: Elke Radeboldt [Non-voting Secretary]
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Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)
Chair: Clare MacMartin (CSAHS; Associate Dean Academic)
Faculty: Paula Brauer (Applied Human Nutrition Curriculum Chair) Faculty: Susan Lollis (Family Relations & Human Dev. Curriculum Chair) External Member: Rod Barron (Psych)
Program Counselor: Linda Zehr
ORS (Non-voting): Stella Holley
Undergraduate Student: Ali Zaki Undergraduate Student: Shireen Noble
Other/Extra Members: Lina Fracasso [Non-voting Secretary]
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm)
Chair: Stephen Lynch (CME; Associate Dean Academic)
Faculty: Sara Mann (BUS) Faculty: Evie Adomait (ECON) Faculty: Alan Ker (FARE) Faculty: Valerie Allen (HAFA) Faculty: Paul Anglin (MCS)
External Member: Margot Irvine (European Studies, COA)
Program Counselor: Hugh Clark
ORS (Non-voting): Stella Holley
Undergraduate Student: Gavin Armstrong Undergraduate Student: TBA
Other/Extra Members: Mary Abbott [Non-voting Secretary]
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Bachelor of Bio-resource Management Provincial Diploma Program Committees
The composition and membership of these Program Committees is under discussion, is close to completion but some final confirmations are pending and were not available in time for distribution of the Senate meeting package. The 2010-11 memberships will be circulated to members for information when completed.
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Bachelor of Computing Science (BComp)
Chair: Deborah Stacey (Director, SOCS)
Faculty: William Gardner (SOCS) Faculty: Michael Wirth (SOCS) Faculty: David Calvert (SOCS) Faculty: Charlie Obimbo (SOCS) Faculty: Blair Nonnecke (SOCS)
External Member: Robert Dony (ENG)
Program Counselor: Linda Allen (CPES)
Reg. Office (Non-voting): Sharon Anthony
Undergraduate Student: Wyatt Carss Undergraduate Student: Lisa Munro
Other/Extra Members: Debra Byart [Non-voting Secretary]
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Chair: Hussein Abdullah (Director, School of Engineering)
Faculty: Shawki Areibi (ENG) Faculty: Ramesh Rudra (ENG) Faculty: Gauri Mittal (ENG) Faculty: Michele Oliver (ENG)
External Member: Josef Ackerman External Member: Gary Grewal
Program Counselor: Kim Thompson
Reg. Office (Non-voting): Sharon Anthony
Undergraduate Student: Mark Walker Undergraduate Student: TBA
Other/Extra Members: Paula Newton [Non-voting Secretary]
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Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Chair: Brian Husband (CBS; Interim Assoc. Dean Academic)
Faculty: Bettina Kalisch (BIOM) Faculty: Kelly Meckling (HHNS) Faculty: John Lindsay (GEOG) Faculty: Joanne O’Meara (PHYS) Faculy: Dave Wolyn (Plant Ag)
External Member: Towhidul Islam (MCS)
Program Counselor: Heather Pollock
ORS (Non-voting): Sharon Anthony
Undergraduate Student: Kaitlyn Townsley Undergraduate Student: Isdin Oke
Other/Extra Members: Kate Clendenning [Non-voting Secretary] Linda Allen [Non-voting Program Counselor]
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Chair: Kerry Lissemore (OVC; Associate Dean Academic)
Faculty: John Prescott (Pathobiology) Faculty: Ken Leslie (Population Medicine) Faculty: Brad Hanna (Biomedical Science) Faculty: TBD
External Member: Jim Atkinson (APS)
Program Counselor: Peter Conlon
ORS (Non-voting): Stella Holley
Undergraduate Student: Danielle Boes Undergraduate Student: Kristin Butler
Other/Extra Members: Elizabeth Stone [Dean, OVC] Lynn Rumig [Non-voting Secretary]
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Guelph-Humber Academic Management and Programs Committee (AMAP)
Chair: John Walsh (Vice Provost)
Program Heads: George Bragues (Business) Jerry Chomyn (Media) David Danto (Psychology) Gary Ellis (Justice) Carl Hassanali (Computing) Michael O’Leary (Kinesiology)
Manager, Library Services: Jennifer Easter (Acting Manager, Library Services)
Undergraduate Students: Christian Manger Hailey Zysman Nina Chander Anthony Narine
Non-Voting Membership: Beata Dabrowski (Secretary] Gabrielle Bernardi-Dengo (Finance & Administration) Julie Gustavel (Academic Services) Leah Murdock (Student Life, Career and Alumni Services)
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Glen Van Der Kraak, Chair, Board of Graduate Studies
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 10. Board of Graduate Studies Report
a) 2010-11 Sub-committees Membership
The 2010-11 membership of the Programs and Admissions & Progress Sub- committees of the Board of Graduate Studies are presented for information.
Programs Sub-committee
Glen Van Der Kraak (Chair) Anthony Clarke, Dean of Graduate Studies/ Assistant VP (Academic) Andrew Bailey, COA Vivian Shalla, CSAHS Scott McEwen, OVC Istvan Rajcan, OAC Jane Burpee, Library Rep Laurie Winn, Office of Graduate Studies (secretary; non-voting)
Admissions & Progress Sub-committee
Cecelia Paine, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (Chair) Bruno Mancini, Office of Student Affairs Terri Crease, CBS (Vice Chair) Ian Newby-Clark, CSAHS Erna VanDuren, CME Amanda Naaum, student, CBS Laura Marrotta, student, COA Jonathan Belanger, GSA President Chris Goody, Office of Graduate Studies (secretary; non-voting) Laurie Winn, Office of Graduate Studies (non-voting)
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Glen Van Der Kraak, Chair, Board of Graduate Studies
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 10. Board of Graduate Studies Report
b) Programs Committee Report: Course Additions, Deletions and Changes
The following course additions, deletions and changes were approved by the Board of Graduate Studies and are presented to Senate for information.
Course Additions: Department of Animal and Poultry Science ANSC*6720 Scientific Assessment of Affective States in Animals
Biophysics graduate program BIOP*6100 Scientific Communication and Research Methods in Biophysics
Course Changes: Biophysics graduate program BIOP*6010 Biophysics Seminar
Department of Plant Agriculture PLNT*6100 Advanced Crop Breeding
School of English and Theatre Studies LTS*7770 Language Requirement ENGL*6209 Topics in Colonial, Postcolonial and Diasporic Literature
Department of Population Medicine POPM*6290 Statistics for the Health Sciences
Course Deletions: School of English and Theatre Studies LTS*7800 Secondary Area Studies LTS*7820 Primary Area Studies LTS*7990 Doctoral Dissertation
Department of Plant Agriculture PLNT*6120 Protein and Oilseed Crop Breeding
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Glen Van Der Kraak, Chair, Board of Graduate Studies
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 10. Board of Graduate Studies Report
c) Graduate Faculty List
The enclosed list of appointees to the Faculty of Graduate Studies (June 21 and September 2, 2010) was approved by the Board of Graduate Studies and is enclosed for information.
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Full Graduate Faculty
Blodau, Christian Diplom-Geookologe, Univ. of Bayreuth; PhD (2001) Univ. of McGill – Associate Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Guelph / School of Environmental Sciences
Habash, Marc BSc, Univ. of Toronto; MSc, Univ. of Western Ontario; PhD (2003) Univ. of Guelph – Assistant Professor, School of Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Guelph / School of Environmental Sciences
Haines, Jess BSc, Univ. Western Ontario; MHSc, Univ. of Toronto; PhD (2005) Univ. of Minnesota – Assistant Professor, Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, Univ. of Guelph / Family Relations and Applied Nutrition
Lillie, Brandon DVM, PhD (2006) Univ. of Guelph; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists – Assistant Professor, Pathobiology, Univ. of Guelph / Pathobiology
Associated Graduate Faculty
Cherry, John BSc, Univ. of Saskatchewan; MSc, Univ. of California, Berkeley; PhD (1966) Univ. of Illinois, Urbana – Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor, Univ. of Waterloo / School of Engineering
Dalgleish, Douglas BSc, PhD (1967) Edinburgh Univ. – Professor Emeritus, Food Science, Univ. of Guelph / Food Science
Ferrazzi, Gabriele MBA, Univ. of Western Ontario; MA, PhD (1998) Univ. of Guelph – Consultation Advisor, self employed / School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Liss, Steven N. BSc, Univ. of Western Ontario; MSc, PhD (1987) Univ. of Saskatchewan – Vice Principal (Research), Queen’s Univ. / School of Environmental Sciences
Patterson, Brent R. BSc, Univ. of New Brunswick; MSc, Acadia Univ.; PhD (1999) Univ. of Saskatchewan – Research Scientist, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Wildlife Research and Development Section, Trent Univ. / Integrative Biology
Graduate Faculty List Page 113 of 161 Wilson, Jeffrey DVM, DVSc, PhD (1991) Univ. of Guelph – President, Novometrix Research Inc. / Population Medicine
Zhu, Jing yu (Zoe) BASc, Beijing Industrial Univ.; MASc, Univ. of Regina; PhD (2006) Univ. of Guelph – Sessional Lecturer, School of Computer Science, Univ. of Guelph / School of Engineering
Special Graduate Faculty
Anderson, Kimberley BA, MA, Univ. of Toronto; PhD (2010) Univ. of Guelph – Research Associate, Centre for Research in Inner City Health, St. Michael’s Hospital / School of Engineering
Campbell, Douglas MPI, Queen’s Univ.; DVM, DVSc (1992) Univ. of Guelph – Pathologist, CCWHC, Pathobiology, Univ. of Guelph / Pathobiology
Cao, Rong BSc, Beijing Agr. Univ.; MSc, PhD (1991) Kyushu Univ. – Research Scientist, Food Research Program, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada / Plant Agriculture
Chapman, Benjamin BSc, MSc, PhD (2009) Univ. of Guelph – Assistant Professor/Food Safety Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences, North Carolina State Univ. / Pathobiology
Coates, Ken MA, Univ. of Manitoba; BA, PhD (1984) Univ. of British Columbia—Dean of Arts, Univ. of Waterloo / History
DeEll, Jennifer R. HBSc, Acadia Univ.; MSc, Dalhousie Univ.; PhD (1996) Univ. of Guelph – Lead, Fresh Market Quality Program, OMAFRA / Plant Agriculture
DeLay, Josepha DVM, DVSc (1999) Univ. of Guelph; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists – Veterinary Pathologist, Animal Health Lab, Univ. of Guelph / Pathobiology
Emery, Neil BSc, Queen’s Univ.; PhD (1994) Univ. of Calgary – Professor, Biology, Trent Univ. / Plant Agriculture
Evans, Charles BSc, Univ. of Toronto; MA, PhD (1994) Univ. of Guelph – CEO, Evans Group / Psychology
Fox, Catherine BA, Univ. of Windsor; MSc, McMaster; PhD (1979) Univ. of Guelph – Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada / School of Environmental Sciences
Graduate Faculty List Page 114 of 161 Garcia, Gustavo BS, Buenos Aires Univ.; MS, PhD (1995) North Carolina State Univ. – Senior Research Scientist, Pioneer Hi-Bred International / Plant Agriculture
Hardie, Susan BEduc, Univ. of Western Ontario; MSW, PhD (2009) Wilfrid Laurier Univ. – Research Assistant, Paula Goering Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Univ. of Toronto / School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Hecker, Kenton BSc, Univ. of Lethbridge; MSc, PhD (2007) Univ. of Calgary – Assistant Professor, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Univ. of Calgary / Psychology
Hughes, Becky Diploma, Nova Scotia Agricultural College; BSc, MSc (1980) Univ. of Guelph – Head, Northern Hort Res/SPUD, New Liskeard, Univ. of Guelph / Plant Agriculture
Impett, Emily BS, James Madison Univ.; MA, PhD (2004) Univ. of California, LA – Assistant Professor, Psychology, Univ. of Toronto, Mississauga / Psychology
Joosse, Pamela BSc, PhD (1998) Univ. of Guelph – Program Analyst, Program Co-ordination, Research and Partnerships Unit, OMAFRA / School of Engineering
Martini, I. Peter Laurea, Univ. of Florence; PhD (1966) McMaster Univ. – University Professor Emeritus, School of Environmental Sciences, Univ. of Guelph / School of Environmental Sciences
Mastromonaco, Gabriela BSc, MSc, Univ. of Toronto; PhD (2006) Univ. of Guelph – Curator of Reproductive Programs, Reproductive Physiology Department, Toronto Zoo / Population Medicine
McKibbon, George BAH, Brock Univ.; MES, York Univ.; MSc (1985) Univ. of Guelph – Environmental Planner and Principal, McKibbon Wakefield Inc. / School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Ojkic, Davor DVM, Univ. of Zagreb; MSc, Brock Univ.; PhD (2002) Univ. of Guelph – Avian Virologist and Immunologist, Animal Health Laboratory, Univ. of Guelph / Pathobiology
Pickfield, Peter BA, Univ. of Western Ontario; LLB, Queen’s Univ.; LLM (1990) Osgoode Hall Law School – Lawyer, Garrod Pickfield LLP, Lawyers / School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Graduate Faculty List Page 115 of 161 Pike, Nancy C. BSW, Univ. of Victoria; MSW (2006) Dalhousie Univ. – Social Work Practice Leader, Vancouver Island Health Authority / School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Rudolph, David Leo BSc, Univ. of Manitoba; MSc, PhD (1989) Univ. of Waterloo – Professor, Earth Sciences, Univ. of Waterloo / School of Environmental Sciences
Sheffield, Cory BSc, MSc, Acadia Univ.; PhD (2006) Univ. of Guelph – Research Associate, Biology, York Univ. / School of Environmental Sciences
Songer, J. Glenn BSc, Mid-America Nazarene Univ.; MA, Univ. of Texas Medical Branch; PhD (1976) Iowa State University – Professor, Veterinary Science and Microbiology, Univ. of Arizona / Pathobiology
Steinberg, Gregory HBSc, PhD (2002) Univ. of Guelph – Associate Professor and CRC Research Chair, Div. of Endocrinology, Dept. of Medicine, McMaster Univ. / Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
Thiele, Graham BA, Cambridge Univ.; MSc, Univ. of London; PhD (1983) Cambridge Univ. – Head of Impact Enhancement Division, International Potato Centre / School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Thimmanagari, Mahendra BSc, Kanpur Univ.; MSc, Allahabad Univ.; PhD (1994) Andhra Pradesh Agricultural Univ. – Crop Bioproducts Specialist, OMAFRA / School of Environmental Sciences
Tubeileh, Ashraf BSc, An-Najah National Univ.; MSc, PhD (2000) ENSAIA-INPL – College Professor, Kemptville College, Univ. of Guelph / Plant Agriculture
Wall, Gregory J. BSc, Ontario Agricultural College; MSc, Univ. of Guelph; PhD (1973) Ohio State Univ. – President and senior consultant, Soil Resource Group / School of Environmental Sciences
Graduate Faculty List Page 116 of 161 Revised Faculty Nomination List
Approved by the Dean
Special Graduate Faculty
Gravelle, Mario BA, Concordia Univ.; MA, Univ. of Ottawa; PhD part-time (Present) York Univ. – Chronic Disease Surveillance Coordinator, The Metis Nation of Ontario / Family Relations and Applied Nutrition
Lee, Raymond BSc, PhD (1982) McGill Univ. – Research Associate, Plant Agriculture, Univ. of Guelph / Plant Agriculture
Kropinski, Andrew BSc, MSc, PhD (1972) Univ. of British Columbia – Project Lead, Laboratory for Foodborne Zoonoses, Public Health Agency / Food Science
Approved by the Chair of Board of Graduate Studies
Associated Graduate Faculty
Buhr, Mary BSc, MSc, PhD (1982) Univ. of Waterloo – Dean, College of Agriculture, Univ. of Saskatchewan / Animal and Poultry Science
Brown, Janine BSc, North Dakota Univ.; MSc, PhD (1984) Washington State Univ. / Animal and Poultry Science
Faculty Nominations Programs Committee September 2, 2010
Full Graduate Faculty
Weiner, Jack BMath, MMath, Univ. of Waterloo; BEdu (1977) Queen’s Univ. – Professor, Mathematics and Statistics, Univ. of Guelph / Mathematics and Statistics
Wright, David BPE, Univ. of Calgary; MSc, Arizona State Univ.; PhD (2002) Ball State Univ. – Associate Professor, Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, Univ. of Guelph / Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
Graduate Faculty List Page 117 of 161 Yule, Carolyn BA, Univ. of British Columbia; MA, PhD (2010) Univ. of Toronto – Assistant Professor, Sociology and Anthropology, Univ. of Guelph / Sociology and Anthropology
Zeng, Bei BSc, MSc, Tsinghua Univ.; PhD (2009) Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Statistics, Univ. of Guelph / Mathematics and Statistics
Associated Graduate Faculty
Dijkstra, Jan MSc, PhD (1993) Univ. of Wageningen – Associate Professor, Animal Nutrition Group, Wageningen Univ. / Animal & Poultry Science
Dorter, Kenneth BA, City of Univ. of New York; MA, PhD (1967) Pennsylvania State Univ. – Univ. of Guelph Professor Emeritus, Philosophy, Univ. of Guelph / Philosophy
Douglas, David BA, National Univ. of Ireland; MA (1969) Univ. of Toronto – Professor Emeritus, Rural Planning and Development, Univ. of Guelph / SEDRD
Kakuda, Yukio BSc, MSc, Long Beach State Univ.; PhD (1973) Kansas State Univ. – Retired Faculty, Food Science, Univ. of Guelph / Food Science
Law, Jimmy BSc, PhD (1968) Univ. of London – Professor Emeritus, Physics, Univ. of Guelph / Physics
Macri, Joe BA, BSc, PhD (1997) Univ. of Windsor – Associate Professor, Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster Univ. / Biomedical Sciences
Mathews, Karol DVM, Diploma, DVSc (1986) Univ. of Guelph – Professor Emeritus, Clinical Studies, Univ. of Guelph / Clinical Studies
Morrison, Karen BSc, Univ. of Toronto; MSc, PhD (2006) Univ. of Guelph – Assistant Professor, Contractually Limited, Population Medicine, Univ. of Guelph / Population Medicine
Parry, Laura BSc, MSc, Univ. of Bristol; PhD (1992) Univ. of Guelph – Adjunct Professor and Sr Lecturer, Zoology, Univ. of Melbourne / Biomedical Sciences
Graduate Faculty List Page 118 of 161 Reid, Donald BA, Wilfrid Laurier; MA, PhD (1984) Univ. of Waterloo – Univ. Professor Emeritus, Rural Planning and Development, Univ. of Guelph / School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Special Graduate Faculty
Amoroso, Nadia BLA, MUD, Univ. of Toronto; PhD (2009) – Lecturer, Architecture, Landscape and Design, Univ. of Toronto / School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Antonie, Luiza BSc, Univ. of Bucharest; MSc, PhD (2008) Univ. of Alberta – Postdoctoral Fellow, Economics, Univ. of Guelph / Mathematics and Statistics
Balka, Jeremy BA, MSc, PhD (2005) – Assistant Professor, Contractually Limited, Mathematics and Statistics, Univ. of Guelph / Mathematics and Statistics
Ball, Jennifer BA, MSc, PhD (2008) – Research Associate, Rural Planning and Development, Univ. of Guelph / School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Devillers, Nicolas BSc, Superior National School in Rennes France; DEA, PhD (2004) Univ. de Rennes – Research Scientist, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada / Animal & Poultry Science
Egan, Catherine BA, Ryerson Univ.; MBA (2001) McMaster Univ. – Provincial RICN Manager, Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion / Population Medicine
Fitzsimmons, Carolyn BSc, MSc, Univ. of Saskatchewan; PhD (2006) Uppsala Univ. and Swedish Univ. of Agr. Sci. – Res. Scientist/Assist. Professor, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada/Agric. Food & Nutr. Sci., Univ. of Alberta / Animal & Poultry Science
Goodman, Russell BAH, MA, Oxford Univ.; PhD (1971) Johns Hopkins Univ. – Regents Professor, Philosophy, Univ. of New Mexico / Philosophy
Houde, Alain BSc, Sherbrooke Univ.; MSc, PhD (1990) Univ. of Sherbrooke – Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, St. Hyacinthe, QC / Population Medicine
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Jansen, Jocelyn BSc, DVM, DVSc (2000) Univ. of Guelph – Disease Prevention Veterinarian, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs / Population Medicine
Jayawardena, Chandana Exec. Diploma in Business Admin., Univ. of Colombo; MSc, Univ. of Surrey; PhD (2000) International Management Centres Association – Assoc. Dean, Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts, George Brown College / Business
Kenny, Natasha BSc, MLA, PhD (2008) Univ. of Guelph – Educational Development Associate, Univ. of Guelph / Teaching Support Services
Lawton, Mark BSc, Univ. of Toronto; MSc, PhD (1989) Univ. of Guelph – Technology Development Lead, Monsanto / Plant Agriculture
L’Clerc, Lee BA, MA, PhD (1999) Univ. of Toronto – Assistant Professor, Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Univ. of Alberta / School of Languages and Literatures
Lumis, Glen P. BSc, Pennsylvania State Univ.; MSc, PhD (1970) Michigan State Univ. – Retired Professor, Plant Agriculture, Univ. of Guelph / Plant Agriculture
Majowicz, Shannon BSc, MSc, PhD (2005) Univ. of Guelph – Senior Epidemiologist, Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada / Population Medicine
Marsalek, Jiri DSc, Slovak Technical Univ.; PhD, Technical Univ. of Lulea; Dr. Eng (2008) Aalborg Univ. – Chief, Urban Water Management Section, National Water Research Institute, Environment Canada / School of Engineering
Moreno, Hugo MA, Univ. of Texas at El Paso; MA, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison; PhD (2001) Cornell Univ. – Assistant Professor, Modern Languages and Literatures, Univ. of Western Ontario / School of Languages and Literatures
O’Hagan, Emer BAH, Univ. of Saskatchewan; MA, Univ. of Calgary; PhD (2001) Univ. of Toronto – Associate Professor, Philosophy, Univ. of Saskatchewan / Philosophy
Graduate Faculty List Page 120 of 161 Okros, Alan BCom, Univ. of Manitoba; MASc, PhD (1993) Univ. of Waterloo – Senior Graduate Faculty, Canadian Forces College and RMC / CME
Pajor, Edmond BSc, Univ. of Waterloo; MSc, PhD (1999) McGill Univ. – Professor, Production Animal Health, Univ. of Calgary / Population Medicine
Pant, Laxmi BSc, Tribhuvan Univ.; MSc, Norwegian Univ. of Life Sciences; PhD (2009) Univ. of Guelph – Sessional Lecturer, International Development Studies, Univ. of Guelph / School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
Poon, Alan BSc, PhD (1998) Univ. of British Columbia – Staff Scientist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory / Physics
Regnault, Timothy BSc, Univ. of New England; PhD (1996) Univ. of Western Sydney – Assistant Professor, Physiology & Pharmacology, Univ. of Western Ontario / Animal & Poultry Science
Sargolzaei, Mehdi BSc, Sistan and Baluchestan Univ.; MSc, Isfahan Univ. of Technology; PhD (2006) Niigata Univ. – Research Genomist, L’ Alliance Boviteq (Semex Alliance) / Animal & Poultry Science
Shakya, Krishna BSc, Univ. of Agricultural Sciences; PhD (2007) – Research Coordinator, Pathobiology, Univ. of Guelph / Population Medicine Singh, Anand Pal BSc, MSc, PhD (1990) Guru Nanak Dev Univ. – Manager Analytical Services, Parmalat Canada / Food Science
Sudarsan, Rangarajan BSCH, Indian Institute of Technology; MSc, PhD (2001) Univ. of Arizona – Postdoc/Research Associate, Mathematics and Statistics, Univ. of Guelph / Biophysics
Weary, Daniel BSc, MSc, McGill Univ.; PhD (1988) Univ. of Oxford – Professor, Animal Welfare Program, Univ. of British Columbia / Population Medicine
Winnubst, Shannon BA, Univ. of Notre Dame; MA, PhD (1994) Pennsylvania State Univ. – Associate Professor, Women’s Studies, Ohio State Univ. / Philosophy
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Glen Van Der Kraak, Chair of the Meeting, Joint Boards of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 11. Joint Boards of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies Report
a) Background and Update on the Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP) Document
On June 17, 2010, the Boards of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies met jointly to be updated on the status of changes to quality assurance standards, regulations and reporting for publicly-assisted Ontario universities, and to review a draft of the University’s proposed Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP, pronounced "ICAP") which is required as part of the new Quality Assurance Framework.
The newly created Ontario Universities Quality Assurance Council (Quality Council) has been established by the Council of Ontario Universities (COU) and operates according to a set of agreed-upon principles for the establishment and operation of the Council and its work (see enclosed press release). The principles include recognition of the importance of institutional autonomy and the role of senates and other internal bodies in ensuring the quality of academic programs, and the need for such reviews to operate in an open and transparent manner. COU also agreed that the Undergraduate Program Review Audit Committee (UPRAC) and the Ontario Council of Graduate Studies (OCGS) would be dissolved and that the Quality Council shall now oversee and monitor quality assurance protocols for both graduate and undergraduate programs.
The Quality Assurance Framework outlines universities’ responsibilities and accountabilities for new program submissions as well as for the periodic review of existing programs. As part of the framework each Ontario university will design and implement its own Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP) that is consistent with its own mission statement and degree level expectations, and that adheres to the protocols outlined in the Framework.
In order to receive and incorporate feedback from the Quality Council on Guelph’s draft IQAP prior to the official submission, the joint Boards met to provide comments and suggestions on the draft, and to approve a motion to endorse the draft of the IQAP, which included the incorporation of the feedback from the meeting, for submission in July. It is anticipated that the Quality Council will provide feedback on the draft early this fall.
Now that the Senate Committee on Quality Assurance (CQA) is established and in operation, the next iteration of the IQAP, including any feedback received from the Quality Council, will be presented to the Senate CQA and the joint Boards for review and recommendation prior to its presentation to Senate for approval later this session.
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MEDIA RELEASE
A new council to oversee program quality assurance at Ontario Universities
Toronto, July 16, 2010 – The Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance, a new arms- length body designed to ensure rigorous quality assurance of university undergraduate and graduate programs, will be chaired by Dr. Sam Scully, a distinguished academic leader with more than two decades of experience in quality assurance from coast to coast across Canada. The group, which will be responsible for review and auditing of new undergraduate and graduate programs, also consists of eight senior academics from Ontario and one citizen member (See list below).
“This group of leading academics with long track records in quality assurance will bring to the implementation of Ontario’s new quality assurance framework the expertise and credibility to ensure its future success,” says Donna Woolcott, Executive Director Quality Assurance, Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance.
The Council’s Chair, Dr. Scully, has served as a Provost and Vice-President Academic at Dalhousie University and the University of Victoria, and has also served as a member and Vice- Chair of the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission and Chair of its Quality Assurance Monitoring Committee.
The Council’s first item of business will be to review and approve quality assurance processes at each university. It will then be responsible for the review and approval of all new undergraduate and graduate programs as well as for auditing each university on an eight-year cycle.
This process and the guidelines that direct it were developed by a special taskforce, which worked closely over a two-year period with Vice-Presidents Academic and received support from the Executive Heads of Ontario Universities. The Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities was also consulted during the Framework’s development.
“The system is designed to support continuous quality improvement, demonstrate that programs at Ontario universities are well developed and meet defined learning outcomes,” says Bonnie M. Patterson, President of the Council of Ontario Universities. “With the evolution of the quality assurance system, Ontario universities are positioned on the leading-edge internationally.”
The new system also brings together undergraduate and graduate review processes under the same system.
The Council consists of the following members: • Dr. Sam Scully (Post-Secondary Education Consultant)
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• Dr. Cheryl Regehr (Vice-Provost Academic Programs, University of Toronto) • Dr. Bruce Tucker (Associate Vice-President Academic Affairs, University of Windsor) • Dr. Sue Horton (Associate Provost, Graduate Studies, University of Waterloo) • Dr. Moira McPherson (Associate Vice-President, Academic, Lakehead University) • Dr. Marilyn Rose (Dean, Graduate Studies, Brock University) • Dr. Alex Wellington (Assistant Professor, Philosophy, Ryerson University) • Dr. Ron Bond (Chair, Campus Alberta Quality Council) • Madame Maureen Lacroix (citizen member, Sudbury) • Dr. Donna Woolcott (Executive Director Quality Assurance, Ontario Universities Council on Quality Assurance)
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For further information, please contact:
Jennifer Grass Senior Director, Communications and Public Affairs 416.707.6787 [email protected]
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Paul Salmon, Chair, Committee on Non-degree Studies
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 12. Committee on Non-degree Studies Report
a) Curriculum Changes
The bylaws for the Senate Committee on Non-degree Studies (SCNS) provide delegated authority from Senate to the committee for the approval on new non-degree programs or changes to existing programs (including course additions and deletions), taking into consideration the academic philosophy and planned directions of the University, the coherence of proposed programming, and the relevant internal and external criteria for the evaluation of such programs.
At its meeting on September 10, 2010, SCNS approved the following new non-degree certificate programs:
Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Certificate | offered at the Ridgetown Campus
Facilities Management Certificate offered through the Office of Open Learning (in partnership with the Ontario Association of School Business Officials).
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Stephen Lynch, Chair, Committee on Quality Assurance
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 13. Committee on Quality Assurance Report
a) Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
All undergraduate programs and academic units at the University are reviewed regularly as part of an institutional quality assurance process which is mandated by Senate and required by the Ontario government. These regular reviews are intended to assist departments and programs in demonstrating and improving their performance and quality, and the University has been audited at ten-year intervals to assure the Ministry that the institution’s review processes are conducted according to Senate policy.
In the past, responsibility for managing this review process rested with the Standing Committee on Internal Reviews (SCIR), chaired by the Assistant Vice-President (Academic), which reported to the (now-disbanded) Senate Committee on University Planning (SCUP).
In December 2007, Senate approved the recommendations from the Report of the Review of the Senate Standing Committees, which directed that SCIR be re-formulated as a Senate Standing Committee reporting directly to Senate. The Senate Committee on Quality Assurance is now established, with responsibility for the recommending to Senate for approval institutional policies and procedures related to quality assurance. The review process will continue to be managed by the Office of the Assistant Vice-President (Academic).
Over the past year, a new quality assurance framework for Ontario universities has been established and new processes and procedures for institutional program and academic unit reviews will be implemented as of Fall 2011. More information about the quality assurance framework and the institution’s proposed new quality assurance process (IQAP) is under item 11 of today’s meeting agenda.
Enclosed are internal review reports for the following departments and programs, which were produced under the old review system. They have been reviewed by the CQA at its meeting on September 16, 2010 and are now presented for information to Senate: Bachelor of Commerce program Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Professor Anthony Clarke, Assistant VP (Academic) is available to answer questions on the reports or the internal review process.
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STANDING COMMITTEE FOR INTERNAL REVIEWS REPORT TO SENATE
Bachelor of Commerce Degree Program
December 2009
External Reviewer: Dr Martin Kusy, Department of Business, Brock University Internal Reviewer: Dr. Warren Stiver, School of Engineering, University of Guelph Facilitator: Dr. Anthony Clarke, SCIR Chair
The Standing Committee on Internal Reviews (SCIR) received the review report for the Bachelor of Commerce Degree Program in April 2009. SCIR now presents an Executive Summary of the review, which includes the following:
$ introduction $ summary of the review process $ the Review Committee=s recommendations $ the administrative responses to the report $ a proposed timetable for implementation of the recommendations
INTRODUCTION
The B Comm degree was created in 1969 with a single specialization in Hotel and Food Administration (HAFA). Soon after the Department of Economics introduced a business major in Management Economics, the Department of Agricultural Economics offered a BSc (Agr) program in Agricultural Business and the Department of Consumer studies developed a major in consumer studies. In 1990, the B Comm Program expanded significantly by adding four new specializations: Agricultural Business; Management Economics in Industry and Finance; Housing and Real Estate Management; and Marketing Management. Cooperative education opportunities were subsequently developed for all five majors. In the Fall of 2000, the B Comm specializations in Human Resources Management, Public Management, and Tourism Management were added.
A sequence of substantial administrative changes culminated in the creation of the College of Management and Economics in 2006 (CME) by taking three units from the College and Human and Applied Social Sciences (Economics, Marketing and Consumer Studies; and School of Hospitality and Tourism Management) and creating the Department of Business. The creation of CME has consolidated the vast majority of undergraduate and all graduate business programming at the University of Guelph within a single administrative structure. CME brought together three existing academic units (Marketing and Consumer Studies; Economics; the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management) and created the new Department of Business.
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Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 131 of 161 Enrollment in the BComm program has grown rapidly in recent years, reaching 2,689 students in September 2007 compared to 1,594 in the winter semester 2001; an increase of almost 70% over 6 years. Co-op education is an important feature with 24% of students registered in co-op streams. In the past year the program has changed resulting in improving the CME brand and broadening the applicant pool. One of the most significant changes of direction is to allow, beginning in 2009, admission to an unspecialized first year. This will undoubtedly increase the applicant pool substantially by encouraging students who remain uncertain about their future specialization to consider joining Guelph. The college is very optimistic that the new admission route will greatly increase the number and quality of the applicant pool.
SUMMARY OF REVIEW PROCESS
The Bachelor of Commerce (B Comm) internal review report was based on the self-study completed in May of 2008. The preparation of the self-study involved discussions with students, faculty and alumni in a variety of ways. Three distinct surveys targeted students at three different stages in their undergraduate program: (a) first year; (b) second year; (c) third and fourth year. The total number of completed surveys was 695. Faculty input has been obtained through a well-attended college- wide meeting held on January 28, 2008 and two Dean’s Council retreats in August and November 2007.
A site visit held on March 17th, 2009 attended by the external and internal reviewers, Dr. Martin Kusy, Brock University and Dr. Warren Stiver, University of Guelph, respectively, who met with Acting Dean Prescott, Associate VP Academic Serge Desmarais, Assistant VP Academic Anthony Clarke, faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. They were also given a tour of the associated department’s and facilities by Kerry Godfrey and Joanne Emeneau, Manager, Academic Programs.
REVIEWER=S RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendation 1: The selection and development of a University of Guelph branding is an important step that needs to be completed in the near term
a. Build on University of Guelph brand b. Vision / Mission statement should have substance and reflect the university’s mission. As a first step it may be worthwhile to identify key aspirational characteristics of a B Comm graduate c. If the branding and positioning choice includes “high quality” then admission requirements and the admission process needs to be elevated. Attention to quality should be a primary focus to address reputational concerns. Two math courses should be required for all B Comm majors and profiles of some form should be considered d. The relationship with Guelph-Humber should be analysed in light of branding desires and the pursuit of accreditation e. Pursue an accreditation strategy that reflects the mission and this will provide the drivers for a continuous improvement process
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Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 132 of 161 Recommendation 2: The mix of majors must reflect UoG/B Comm branding
a. The freedom for students to choose or not to choose a major on entry is endorsed b. Low enrolment majors should be examined for their importance to the overall brand. Opportunities to reposition and reinvigorate these majors need to be pursued c. New majors (such as Finance, International Business and Entrepreneurship) should be considered but only with the provision of adequate resources
Recommendation 3: Resources are needed
a. Identifiable and contiguous space is necessary for long term success that leads to a sense of community and to synergy that reflects the brand b. Critical mass of tenured/tenure track faculty must be provided for each major c. Resources should be made available so that B Comm can offer a full array of business majors (See 2.c) with a recognition of the salary differentials in some areas such as finance when new resources are allocated to this initiative
Recommendation 4: Curriculum
a. An extensive curriculum mapping exercise should be conducted b. Learning objectives and comprehensive learning assessments must be clearly articulated and a process for implementation must be developed which will be required for the pursuit of accreditation i. Role of case studies should be examined for appropriateness ii. The pedagogical methods used in all courses should be reviewed for appropriateness
Recommendation 5: Decision processes and communication
a. Communication must be clear, constant, consistent, effective and two-way. Evidence of genuine listening is an essential element in communication and this goes both ways b. Develop clarity in terms of responsibility, accountability and authority c. Roles of Curriculum Committees and Program Committee must be clear and respected
Recommendation 6: The Cooperative education component is not consistently working and needs to be developed to its full potential
a. Consistency within the B Comm program would be appropriate b. A three term co-op should be the norm which is a common practice throughout Canada and is consistent with the association of Canadian Co-op schools
Recommendation 7: Career development support for B Comm students’ needs to be reviewed
Recommendation 8: Quality Control
a. Use and role of course evaluations must be credible i. Inappropriate behaviour should be dealt with directly and effectively
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES TO RECOMMENDATIONS
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Dean’s Response
In March 2009 Dr. Martin Kusy and Dr. Warren Stiver conducted a site visit as part of the SCIR review of the B Comm program. Their report was received at the end of April, 2009. We are grateful for the time and effort that they devoted to the task and appreciate the thoughtful comments and recommendations that they have offered. Here, we take the opportunity to respond to their report in a format that follows the same structure as the consultants’ report.
a. Consonance of the degree program with the general objectives of the University’s Mission Statement, the Learning Objectives, and the Strategic Directions; the University’s Learning Objectives, which are consistent with OCAV’s University Undergraduate Degree Level Expectations; and where appropriate, requirements of external accrediting bodies.
The consultants note that the B Comm degree at the University of Guelph is in the process of developing a brand that ‘sets the program apart’ while stressing that the process must be ‘genuinely consultative’ and the result should recognize ‘historical strengths...while embracing newer and future majors’. These observations are consistent with the processes we have been following. We are pleased to endorse this approach and beginning summer 2009 the B Comm Program Committee has systematically begun to address these issues.
We also agree that curriculum mapping is an indispensable tool for ensuring that learning objectives are well defined and met by all majors within the B Comm program. A comprehensive curriculum mapping exercise is underway for the program as a whole. CME anticipates a curriculum mapping activity for the new B Comm core to begin in the Fall of 2009. This will complement curriculum mapping completed by several of the majors and will set the stage for the remaining majors.
The issue of accreditation has been discussed and explored but we have not yet embarked on this expensive and time-consuming process. However, we do recognize the benefits that accreditation brings – both from the process itself and the highly visible endorsement accreditation provides.
b. Appropriateness of the administrative structures to achieve the academic objectives of the program, including the program committee, and associated department and college structures.
The consultants express some concerns (presumably based on interviews) about the administrative structures that are employed to develop curriculum change – that it has been top-down; dean’s council is perceived as ‘serving a considerable role in program and curriculum decisions’; students whom the consultants met seemed unaware of their potential role in effecting change. The consultants conclude by emphasizing the need to ‘respect that Program and Curriculum Committees are the academic decision bodies as per University Policies.’
There’s no doubt that the consultants have touched on one of the most complex issues facing any organization that embarks on a process of reform and change – how is this to be done in a way that is consultative, informed and effective and ultimately enacted through the appropriate governance procedures? It is straightforward to respond to the last point. All program changes to the B Comm degree program (course additions and deletions, changes to schedules of studies and the creation of new majors) have been approved without exception by the B Comm Program Committee which is a creature of Senate, not CME, and as such has broad representation as per Senate regulations. Indeed, the B Comm Program Committee has typically included more students than is required by Senate Regulations (in 2008-09 there were three student members while two were required.) Of course, CME’s
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Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 134 of 161 dean’s council has and continues to discuss curriculum issues which are clearly within the purview of those who have budgetary responsibilities for program delivery. The members of dean’s council are experienced educators and have valuable ideas about curriculum reform. Discussions at dean’s council are complementary to those that take place in a host of other venues and formats. When it comes to approving changes to the B Comm degree program, these are all without exception discussed and approved by the B Comm Program Committee and forwarded to the appropriate committees of Senate.
During the past three years a vast amount of energy and time has been committed, and continues to be committed, to curriculum reform in the B Comm program and while much has been achieved there is a great deal to be done. It has involved scores of students in a variety of ways and there have been dozens of meetings of both formal and ad hoc committees as well as open forums. We are committed to adopting changes that have broad-based support amongst all stakeholders while recognizing that most changes rarely achieve unanimous support. CME Dean’s Council recognizes that the B Comm Program Committee is the strategic body through which curriculum initiatives, development and decisions flow.
c. The appropriateness of the program’s admission requirements, e.g. achievement and preparation, for the educational objectives of the University and the program.
The consultants recognize, as we do, that for historical reasons admission requirements are not identical for all majors and they note: ‘there would be several advantages to reaching a common admission requirement.’ We agree. We also agree that ‘every effort should be made to reduce or eliminate restrictions for B Comm students’ taking B Comm courses.’
On the point that low admission standards foster a poor reputation – again we agree that this link exists and we have made some progress is raising admission standards. As of Fall 2011 incoming students will all require Advanced Functions and for the majority of the majors a second 4U math course will also be required, bringing us in line with entry requirements at other quality commerce programs in Ontario. A key strategy over the past few years has been to raise standards without compromising enrolments by simultaneously broadening the market for incoming students – the new major in accounting and the new ‘undeclared’ first year option will attract students who might not otherwise have considered the University of Guelph.
d. The appropriateness of the pedagogical and evaluation strategies and methods applied to the program.
We agree with the consultants that Co-op education is an important option with the B Comm degree program. This is a highly desirable option and one that our graduates are highly satisfied with. Having said that, we recognize there is scope for improvement both in terms of job opportunities and retention rates. Almost all attrition occurs in the first year and is due to voluntary withdrawals as well as some students’ inability to maintain the required grade average of 70%. At present, most co-op students are admitted into co-op directly from high school and the high attrition rates are perfectly predictable. It would be advantageous to reserve more co-op spaces for those that apply at the end of their first year – at the moment some students who have good first year academic results are denied co-op places because the co-op program is full.
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Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 135 of 161 We are also enthusiastic supporters of a range of experiential learning opportunities and these have been expanded. In January 2009 the Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship was launched (now named the Co-operators Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship in recognition of a substantial multi-year grant from the Co-operators) and this will develop into an effective catalyst for promoting additional experiential learning opportunities. We are continually in consultation with CECS to address retention in and accessibility to Co-op.
e. Adequacy of the available human, physical and financial resources to support the program.
The reviewers were not provided financial data but their observations led them to conclude ‘the physical resources do not support cohesiveness...there is no contiguous space.’ They also stated that as far as human resources go ‘shortcomings were apparent through the site visit.’
We also recognize that while new resources have been committed to the B Comm program, it has also maintained a steady and rapid growth. The lack of ‘contiguous space’ is also recognized as having a number of negative implications. Unfortunately, there do not appear to be any realistic short term solutions to the lack of contiguous space.
The consultants’ report that some students are concerned about a lack of career counselling. That should be less of a problem in the future with the arrival of a co-op and career co-ordinator in the B Comm Program Counselling Office.
f. The definition and application, where possible, of indicators to determine outcomes of the program.
The consultants address the issue of reputation which has been one of our own concerns. They note that students do not perceive admission as difficult and we are aware of this and as noted above we are committed to raising academic standards. On student numbers, the consultants seem to believe that some of the growth reflected in the data (2001-2007) is a feature of the double-cohort and that growth will turn out to be somewhat lower than we reported in our self-study. Rather, we believe the steady state total enrolment is likely to remain around its historical high, approaching 2800. For example, in fall 2008 some 780 students entered the B Comm program. Total enrolment in the B Comm program as of Fall 2009 has increased to 2886 students.
The consultants encourage us to adopt a broad range of ‘metrics’ in order to evaluate outcomes (such as alumni and industry feedback) and we agree that this would be a valuable exercise.
g. Other
It is gratifying to read that ‘the behaviour of the majority of professors is an asset for the B Comm program.’ The report of the single professor who apparently abuses the course evaluation process is both surprising and alarming. We are committed to the highest level of pedagogy and to providing students with an effective means of evaluating courses with respect to content and learning outcomes. The promotion and tenure process within the college (and indeed the hiring process) puts a great deal of emphasis on effective teaching.
The consultants connect research output to program reputation (they did not review research output) and it’s a connection of which we are aware. The College is committed to promoting an environment in which research will flourish. We are also aware of the need to publicize the results of research so that the
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The consultants point out that to become a ‘national brand [the B Comm] degree must have majors in all key strategic areas of business...there is a lacuna in finance’ which they find ‘unnatural’ given the ‘strong economics component.’ They argue that filling this gap is necessary although expensive.
Finally, the consultants recommend closer ties with Alumni Affairs and Development so that better use may be made of the resources alumni have to offer. We welcome this suggestion.
In general we find the consultants’ report to be insightful and helpful and we are grateful for the work they have done. Their recommendations are constructive and largely consistent with the priorities we have established for the year ahead.
Provost
I have had an opportunity to review the Final Report of the Internal Review of the Bachelor of Commerce Degree Program and am pleased to accept the report.
In their report the internal consultants highlight some of the clear challenges facing the B.Comm program and their comments are echoed in the Dean’s own response. The Dean denotes that the consultants’ recommendations are largely consistent with the priorities established by the College of Management and Economics – a fact that bodes well for the future of the B.Comm program.
I am confident that the Dean and Chairs associated with the B.Comm program will consider carefully the recommendations put forward by the consultants as they continue their discussions regarding both the long- and short-term strategic planning for the program. In this regard, I am pleased to note that Dean and her colleagues have already taken action to address many of the report’s recommendations, including a clear strategy for curriculum mapping and program restructuring.
I would like to thank the faculty and staff in the Bachelor of Commerce Program for their contributions to this internal review process, along with the Chairs of the various departments associated with this degree program and the Dean of the College. I would also like to thank the internal and external consultants and the members of the SCIR subcommittee for their role in this review process.
I am supportive of the self-study, the consultants’ report, and the Dean’s response moving forward to SCIR.
IMPLICATIONS OF RECOMMENDATIONS
As indicated by the Dean of the College, the consultants’ report was found to be insightful and their recommendations were found to be constructive and largely consistent with the priorities that have been established for the year ahead.
Senate will expect a report on each of the recommendations by December 2010.
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STANDING COMMITTEE FOR INTERNAL REVIEWS REPORT TO SENATE
Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies
April 2010
External Reviewer: Dr. Mary Foster, Ryerson University Internal Reviewer: Dr. Andrea Boecker, University of Guelph, FARE Facilitator: Liz Lee, University of Guelph, Plant Ag
The Standing Committee on Internal Reviews (SCIR) received the review report for the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies in February 2010. SCIR now presents an Executive Summary of the review, which includes the following:
- Introduction - Summary of the review process - Review Committee’s recommendations - Administrative responses to the report - Proposed timetable for implementation of the recommendations
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies (MCS) is one of four departments in the recently formed College of Management and Economics at the University of Guelph. It offers two undergraduate Bachelor of Commerce majors, Marketing Management (MKMN) and Real Estate & Housing (REH) and a thesis-based MSc in Marketing and Consumer Studies. Further, it is the lead department in the development and delivery of the PhD in Management program launched in September 2009. As of Fall 2009, the department has 15 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members and two contractually- limited faculty members. In the academic year 2008/09, it hired a total of 13 sessional instructors to teach 38 undergraduate courses/sections, 13 of which were taught at Guelph Humber.
Both undergraduate majors have experienced significant growth in enrolment in the past decade. MKMN with 860 and REH with 245 enrolled students currently account for about 39% of total BComm enrolment. The Department is thus a central unit in the College’s undergraduate education efforts. The Department has undergone a major revision of its MKMN curriculum which was implemented in 2007. Undergraduate students were involved in this revision through focus group sessions in which they provided feedback about the proposed changes. Reviews of the fundamental approach to undergraduate teaching are ongoing at the College level through the strategic planning document initiated by the Dean’s office, and at the University level through the white paper from the office of the Provost.
Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 139 of 161 SUMMARY OF THE REVIEW PROCESS
Prior to the site visit, the Department provided the External and Internal Reviewers with the November 2009 self-study report, which reviewed the BComm Marketing Management program and the BComm Real Estate and Housing program, outlined the governance and administration, assessed graduate programs, research and service activities, and discussed future challenges.
On Thursday, February 4, 2010 the Reviewers met with Dr. Jane Londerville (Chair of MRS), Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes (Dean of CME), faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students from MCS, Dr. Anthony Clarke, Assistant VP (Academic) and Dean of Graduate Studies, and Dr. Serge Desmarais (Associate V-P Academic). Dr. Elizabeth Lee was present during all of our meetings in her role as Facilitator. In preparing this report, the Reviewers were guided by the document ‘SCIR Departmental Reviews: Objectives and Minimum Requirements’ set out by Senate.
REVIEWERS’ RECOMMENDATIONS In general, the Department was viewed as being in excellent shape and there are no areas that raise significant concern. Listed below are the specific recommendations for consideration.
Recommendation 1: Maintain enrolment and continue to grow quality of REH major. The three faculty members who primarily teach and do research in this area are likely not enough to maintain this strength, so the next hiring opportunities should be allocated to this program. With an expanded faculty, its strong industry linkage can then be further strengthened with a continuous stream of applied research.
Recommendation 2: Improvements can be made in course offerings by shifting to a more applied focus in course content through offering more experiential learning courses, like the fourth year practicum.
Recommendation 3: Use and support CBaSE as a college resource to establish and strengthen the link between research and undergraduate experiential teaching and learning. Since the reform initiative at the university level factors heavily in the college’s strategic plan, MCS should attempt to join forces with other CME departments in this endeavour.
Recommendation 4: Create and disseminate to students a clearer picture of career profiles and requirements.
Recommendation 5: Appoint a faculty advisor or a committee to provide guidance to student organizations.
Recommendation 6: Establish and enhance alumni organization and support particularly for Marketing.
Recommendation 7: Consider assigning fundamental/core courses to tenure-stream faculty to reduce dependence on sessional instructors and the associated weaknesses of that dependence.
Recommendation 8: Consider rescheduling courses to achieve economies of scale, by offering them in one semester only, as a response to expected budget constraints.
Recommendation 9: Establish a strong unifying umbrella theme for positioning departmental research, such as the planned Center for Consumer Protection and Public Policy. This will likely facilitate bundling
Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 140 of 161 of research interests, raising MCS’s research profile and reducing funding uncertainties for the gambling research facility.
Recommendation 10: Request accurate and timely data from the college and the university that are routinely collected at other universities (e.g. admitting averages by department, graduation counts over the past five years aligned with enrolment statistics, retention rates by department; job surveys of graduates by department). These key outcome and assessment measures of incoming students and graduates will assist and improve the planning process.
Recommendation 11: Engage in Curriculum Review, as requirements, guidelines and objectives of reform process at university and college level become available.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSES TO RECOMMENDATIONS
Department Chair
The recommendations below are taken from the External Review report; the department responses follow each in italics.
Recommendation 1: Maintain enrolment and continue to grow quality of REH major. The three faculty members who primarily teach and do research in this area are likely not enough to maintain this strength, so the next hiring opportunities should be allocated to this program. With an expanded faculty, its strong industry linkage can then be further strengthened with a continuous stream of applied research
Faculty resources are a challenge throughout the college with the rapid growth of the B.Comm. program. While we agree it would be ideal to have more faculty in the real estate area this has to be balanced against the overall needs of the department. We are in the process of developing a real estate valuation certificate with the Appraisal Institute of Canada which is expected to generate additional revenue for the department that would be used to support the real estate program. We are also in discussion with the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management regarding a shared position in the area of asset management/real estate finance.
Recommendation 2: Improvements can be made in course offerings by shifting to a more applied focus in course content through offering more experiential learning courses, like the fourth year practicum.
It is unlikely that we will be able to offer all 800 marketing students an applied experiential learning experience, working directly with a company, during their time at Guelph simply because of the numbers of students involved. We are also concerned that students should have a strong theoretical underpinning of consumer behaviour and marketing theory, particularly those going on to graduate school. We do have several opportunities for students to work on actual projects and will continue to work with CBaSE to expand these opportunities:
• The fourth year practicum course in the MKMN major and the second year REH Service Learning course have both won awards from the Guelph Chamber of Commerce
Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 141 of 161 • The new Entrepreneurship course offered for the first time last fall involved some of the students working with The Bioenterprise Corporation on their projects
As well, faculty do have applied projects in many of the upper year courses we offer. These are just a few examples:
• In MCS*4370 Marketing Strategy, students are given a real product and their project is to develop a new marketing strategy for it to expand market share. Each group analyzes a different product and presents their strategy to the class. A similar project is done in MCS*4600 but with an international marketing strategy for moving a product or service into a new country • In MCS*2600 – students complete a major project (28% of the final grade) on a brand or service of their choice. They analyze the brand's current situation (target market in detail, positioning, communication strategy, how attitudes get formed in the category, how decisions get made in the category, all this info for 2-3 key competitors as well). They then propose what the marketer should do (who to target, how to position, how to communicate) based on how they think attitudes and decisions might be influenced. • In MCS*4040 students develop a new or redesigned product, complete with a demonstration of the market for the product • All of the upper year Real Estate courses have an applied project; for example, in appraisal they value an existing building, complete with full justification. These projects involve a detailed report and a presentation to the class. In the Service Learning course, real estate students volunteer with a local agency to better understand the housing issues faced by lower income individuals and households
Recommendation 3: Use and support CBaSE as a college resource to establish and strengthen the link between research and undergraduate experiential teaching and learning. Since the reform initiative at the university level factors heavily in the college’s strategic plan, MCS should attempt to join forces with other CME departments in this endeavour.
We agree CBaSE is a valuable resource and we will continue to be open to projects generated. We have incorporated a CBaSE project on fractional ownership cottages into the 4th year capstone real estate course this semester and included HTM and Marketing students on the team working on the project. We are adding the two CBaSE courses to our Advanced Marketing Capstone elective list in the next calendar. As well we have introduced the director of CBaSE to our business contacts in the area (e.g. Rotary Club) to help generate projects.
Recommendation 4: Create and disseminate to students a clearer picture of career profiles and requirements.
We agree this would be a valuable resource in both majors. We do host a 5:30 club twice a year where we bring in marketing professionals to discuss their careers and students are invited to these events. Last summer we developed online academic advising D2L sites for both majors and we will work on career profiles to post on these sites.
Recommendation 5: Appoint a faculty advisor or a committee to provide guidance to student organizations.
Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 142 of 161 There are currently separate faculty liaison representatives for both the Real Estate student club (Jane Londerville) and the Marketing Society (Anne Wilcock). We will review how these relationships can be improved with each of the current executives.
Recommendation 6: Establish and enhance alumni organization and support particularly for Marketing.
Because the Marketing major is so large, it is not nearly as tight-knit a group as the real estate students; we have struggled with a way to keep better contact with them. Your recommendation led to a good discussion at a recent department meeting and we will continue to work on a strategy to improve these links.
Recommendation 7: Consider assigning fundamental/core courses to tenure-stream faculty to reduce dependence on sessional instructors and the associated weaknesses of that dependence.
We would very much like to implement this recommendation, resources allowing. Our projection for next year is a need for 79 sections of classes. With 15 fulltime faculty, some on sabbatical and some with reduced teaching due to administrative roles, we have the capacity to teach 50 sections. The hiring of a new contract person this summer and a tenure track faculty member next summer will assist this somewhat but there is still a large gap between the required teaching in the department and the permanent resources available.
The sessionals we have hired are very competent; while extended reliance on sessionals is not ideal we do not see an immediate solution to this issue.
Recommendation 8: Consider rescheduling courses to achieve economies of scale, by offering them in one semester only, as a response to expected budget constraints. We assume this applies to marketing courses since all real estate courses are offered in only one semester. We schedule an appropriate number of sections of required courses for the number of students who need each course. Our large co-op contingent in Marketing will often require a course in winter semester that is generally taken by regular students in the fall. As well, sections in upper year courses are rarely smaller than 50 students. It is not clear how offering the course in one semester would reduce the number of sections required.
We have in the past few years changed the marketing curriculum so that courses which were once required by all students are now on a restricted elective list where students take one from the list. This will reduce the number of required sections of some courses beginning Fall 2010.
Recommendation 9: Establish a strong unifying umbrella theme for positioning departmental research, such as the planned Center for Consumer Protection and Public Policy. This will likely facilitate bundling of research interests, raising MCS’s research profile and reducing funding uncertainties for the gambling research facility.
The last two sentences in the second last paragraph on page 2, I believe indicate a misunderstanding of the conversation with faculty or the general view of faculty in the department.
Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 143 of 161 “It is interesting to note that the view of a business school as being mostly career preparation, and thus not really scholarly persists at the university. Likewise, publishing expectations for science disciplines, where publishing is much easier, are being applied somewhat unfairly to this department by university administration.”
There is a concern in the department that we not move too far towards a traditional model of a business school, where curriculum is entirely case-based with little theory taught and consulting takes the place of academic research. We also need to do a better job of communicating within the university about the high quality of research done within the department.
T&P guidelines are developed by the department. The department T&P committee “judges” department members’ research production and passes their evaluation on to the College T&P committee. It is not clear where the perception would come from that University administration is unfairly applying unfair publishing expectations to this department.
Last spring the department developed a departmental research strategy (Appendix N of the Department self-study document). In it we identified 5 research themes for the department; all faculty, both marketing and real estate, were comfortable that their research fell into one of these areas:
• Market Management - Assessing markets and market opportunities. • Marketing Strategy - Improving the planning and implementation of marketing activities. • Research Methodology – Applying and extending the use of advanced analytical tools. • Social Issues & Public Policy - Understanding responsible (and irresponsible) organizational, citizen, and consumer behaviour; studying actions that will benefit society and/or have implications for public policy • Understanding Consumer Behaviour - Clarifying how and why people make purchase decisions
While we have an eclectic group of faculty, this process helped us identify areas of intersection in our research interests and possible areas for collaboration.
Recommendation 10: Request accurate and timely data from the college and the university that are routinely collected at other universities (e.g. admitting averages by department, graduation counts over the past five years aligned with enrolment statistics, retention rates by department; job surveys of graduates by department). These key outcome and assessment measures of incoming students and graduates will assist and improve the planning process.
We in no way meant to imply this information was being received by the dean’s office and not being passed to us. We agree this information would be useful on a more frequent basis than once every 10 years for a SCIR review. We will work with the Dean’s office to request that it be made available to all chairs in the college to assist with management and planning.
Recommendation 11: Engage in Curriculum Review, as requirements, guidelines and objectives of reform process at university and college level become available.
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Two of our department representatives have worked with the B.Comm program committee this fall to develop a common core for the program. We are currently completing the paperwork to incorporate the new core into each of the two majors. When this is complete, we will use the curriculum mapping software with Teaching Support Services to identify any gaps or overlap in the current curriculum and adjust as required in consultation with stakeholder groups.
Dean
The response that follows is organized following the same format as the Summary and Key Recommendations provided (original recommendations in italics).
Program Structure
Recommendation 1: Maintain enrolment and continue to grow quality of REH major. The three faculty members who primarily teach and do research in this area are likely not enough to maintain this strength, so the next hiring opportunities should be allocated to this program. With an expanded faculty, its strong industry linkage can then be further strengthened with a continuous stream of applied research.
I greatly value the REH program and concur with the recommendation that the “next hiring opportunities within the MCS department should be allocated to the [REH] program.” This caveat reflects that we also have other pressing resource needs in the college, such as with our new accounting major. Further, I wish to underscore the importance of hiring MCS faculty (in our planned and future searches) with both academic and industry credentials and experience. This will help address some of the weaknesses identified at the bottom of pages 5 and 6 in the report (e.g., “students wish faculty were less academic and had more industry experience that could be shared in the classroom”; “students in Marketing find courses slanted towards the academic rather than the preferred applied”; “Need more skills oriented courses in Marketing”).
Curriculum
Recommendation 2: Improvements can be made in course offerings by shifting to a more applied focus in course content through offering more experiential learning courses, like the fourth year practicum.
MCS already provides several highly innovative, award-winning courses with an applied focus. That said, I agree that it would be beneficial for the Department to explore how additional experiential learning opportunities and applied course elements (implemented to varying degrees as appropriate) might best be incorporated across the curriculum, particularly in marketing courses that are core to the BComm. There may also be an opportunity to help students become more aware of elective and applied learning options – both within MCS and across the college – and to more actively encourage students to pursue these courses. For example, on the bottom of page 6 the report notes student interest in issues associated with corporate social responsibility. Several such course options exist within CME and are taught in a highly experiential manner.
Recommendation 3: Use and support CBaSE as a college resource to establish and strengthen the link between research and undergraduate experiential teaching and learning. Since the reform initiative at the university level factors heavily in the college’s strategic plan, MCS should attempt to join forces with other CME departments in this endeavour.
CBaSE is an extremely welcome addition to CME and I encourage MCS faculty to continue to explore
Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 145 of 161 how they might best support CBaSE and take advantage of the resources available.
Recommendation 4: Create and disseminate to students a clearer picture of career profiles and requirements.
I understand that MCS is planning to post additional career information to its majors on the Department website. Connections between students and industry are also facilitated through the 5:30 club. Having more faculty actively engaged with industry associations would also be helpful, as would additional faculty, alumni and student networking events. Such practices are well-established in REH but could likely be better developed within the marketing major.
Student Environment
Recommendation 5: Appoint a faculty advisor or a committee to provide guidance to student organizations.
MCS students are highly active within CME and contribute much to building our culture at the University, as well as our reputation within the local community and industry in general. To the extent that MCS faculty may be disconnected from this activity, I would encourage the Department to strengthen its relationship with its student groups and to support their efforts.
Recommendation 6: Establish and enhance alumni organization and support particularly for Marketing.
CME has a new Alumni Relations manager who is working at gathering data and strengthening alumni relations in programs across the college. REH has an excellent track record in this area and is being used as an example of the kind of standard and commitment I would like to see in all of our programs. While the size of the marketing major might make this a little more challenging, I encourage the Department to find creative ways of building stronger relationships with its marketing alum. Given how active these students are while they are at Guelph, there is already a leadership group in place that could likely be called on to assist in this regard.
Deployment of human resources
Recommendation 7: Consider assigning fundamental/core courses to tenure-stream faculty to reduce dependence on sessional instructors and the associated weaknesses of that dependence.
The anticipated investment in new faculty resources (one tenure track and one CL) is intended to help mitigate the Department’s reliance on sessional faculty and to enhance student support. I also agree that we should endeavour to ensure that all core courses (to the BComm and the marketing major) are taught by tenure-stream faculty (if at all possible).
Recommendation 8: Consider rescheduling courses to achieve economies of scale, by offering them in one semester only, as a response to expected budget constraints.
Some streamlining of the curriculum may be appropriate. I welcome the results of the marketing major’s planned curriculum mapping exercise which will help to identify redundancies and gaps, and potentially help to create room for some additional electives (see weaknesses identified at the bottom of page 6). In terms of scheduling, we do endeavour to keep class sizes to a reasonable size and offer students flexibility, so the suggestion to offer courses in one semester only may in fact be a “false” economy.
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Recommendation 9: Establish a strong unifying umbrella theme for positioning departmental research, such as the planned Center for Consumer Protection and Public Policy. This will likely facilitate bundling of research interests, raising MCS’s research profile and reducing funding uncertainties for the gambling research facility.
I agree that MCS would benefit from raising its research profile, and encourage its faculty to more actively promote their research findings, in keeping with CME’s commitment to “research that counts” as well as knowledge translation and transfer.
That said, I was concerned with some statements contained within the paragraphs leading up to the recommendation, particularly with respect to “the view of a business school as being mostly career preparation.” I wasn’t sure what this statement was meant to suggest. We are proud of the BComm program at the University of Guelph, and feel it provides a well rounded university education. Similarly, the comment on publishing expectations is quite perplexing. Each department constructs and approves its own scholarship expectations (within the confines of the collective agreement) and makes recommendations concerning promotion and tenure decisions to a college-wide committee chaired by the Dean. I am troubled about the report’s claims that it is “easy” to publish in the sciences and that faculty feel they are being held to an unfair university-imposed standard.
To the extent that MCS faculty may share these views, I encourage the Chair to further explore them and in particular, to revisit the Department’s promotion and tenure guidelines.
Planning Tools
Recommendation 10: Request accurate and timely data from the college and the university that are routinely collected at other universities (e.g. admitting averages by department, graduation counts over the past five years aligned with enrolment statistics, retention rates by department; job surveys of graduates by department). These key outcome and assessment measures of incoming students and graduates will assist and improve the planning process.
While the University has recently taken some positive steps in this direction, no doubt there remains room for improvement in the extent to which information is routinely shared. Also, I don’t know of any student related information that is “filtered through the Dean.” Student information can be as challenging for the Dean’s Office to get as it is for departments. In fact, following my meeting concerning this review, I tried to get information pertaining to a survey of recent graduates which was contained within MCS’ report, for the other BComm majors, but was unsuccessful. This information should be routinely distributed to the Dean’s Office and Program Committees so that it can be used in support of the continuous improvement of our programs.
Future Challenges
Recommendation 11: Engage in Curriculum Review, as requirements, guidelines and objectives of reform process at university and college level become available.
I look forward to the results of the Department’s curriculum review, which I understand will occur in the coming year. There is no need for it to be delayed pending further information.
Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 147 of 161 Provost
I have had an opportunity to review the Final Report of the Internal Review of the Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies and I am pleased to accept the report.
In the first sentence of their final report, the consultants note that “the Department is in excellent shape and there are no areas that raise significant concern.” This is good news indeed and reflects the efforts of committed faculty and staff. The consultants provided several recommendations that are both appropriate and attainable.
The department’s response to these recommendations, as well as the response of Dean Christensen- Hughes, indicates a genuine commitment to sharpen the curriculum, develop more opportunities for student engagement in research and practice, and to provide some additional resources to the department at some point in the future.
I encourage the Dean of CME and Chair of MCS to consider carefully the recommendations put forward by the consultants as they continue their discussions regarding both the long- and short-term strategic plan for MCS. In this regard, I am pleased to note that Dean and her colleagues have already taken action to address many of the report’s recommendations, especially in the area of curriculum.
I would like to thank the faculty, staff and students in the department of Marketing and Consumer Studies for their contributions to the internal review as well as the Dean of the College for her role in this process. I would also like to thank the internal and external consultants and the members of the SCIR subcommittee for their important work.
I am supportive of the self-study, the consultants report, and the Dean’s response moving forward to SCIR.
IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS
As indicated by both the Chair of the Department and Dean of the College, a number of recommendations have already been acted upon while others are being considered. Senate will expect a report on each of the recommendation by September 2011.
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STANDING COMMITTEE FOR INTERNAL REVIEWS REPORT TO SENATE
Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
June 2010
External Reviewer: Dr. Eric Brown, Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University Internal Reviewer: Dr. John Prescott, Department of Pathology, University of Guelph Facilitator: Dr. Coral Murrant, College of Biological Sciences, University of Guelph
The Standing Committee on Internal Reviews (SCIR) received the review report for the Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology (MCB) in May 2010. SCIR now presents an Executive Summary of the review, which includes the following:
$ introduction $ summary of the review process $ the Review Committee=s recommendations $ a proposed timetable for implementation of the recommendations
The administrative responses to the report are attached.
INTRODUCTION
MCB was formed in Fall 2005, as part of a major restructuring of the College of Biological Sciences (CBS). Prior to that date, CBS comprised five Departments; Botany, Human Health and Nutritional Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, and Zoology. Earlier, in 2004, Microbiology had expanded with the addition of the Biochemistry faculty and staff cohort from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Physical and Engineering Science. Since the reorganization, MCB is home to those faculty members of CBS with research interests at the cellular and molecular level. It includes all of the former Departments of Microbiology (and the Biochemistry faculty), Molecular Biology and Genetics, and faculty members from Botany. As of Fall 2009, the Department had 43 full-time tenure stream faculty members distributed across the academic ranks: 18 Professors, 18 Associate Professors, and 7 Assistant Professors.
MCB is a research-intensive department, with an annual research budget exceeding $9 million in 2008- 09. The Department has an equally strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education. The molecular biosciences provide a pivotal foundation for all aspects of life science research and education. It is responsible for three successful and well-respected Majors in Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology and Genetics, as well as a Minor in Biotechnology. The programs are continually evolving in terms of content and delivery approaches. In addition, MCB faculty and staff make significant contributions to the 1st-year biology experience and to service 1
Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 149 of 161 courses for non-science students. Courses offered by MCB provide the essential core in the molecular biosciences for the BSc program. More than 12,000 students were enrolled in courses in which MCB faculty and staff participated in 2008-09 and, of those, more than 8,000 students were in courses offered solely by MCB. The Department has embarked on a major effort to revamp the molecular biosciences core, beginning with a new 1st-year course to be offered for the first time in 2010. Changes in the 2nd-year will follow.
The Chemistry & Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular & Cellular Biology, and Zoology Departments’ undergraduate programs had not been reviewed for at least the last 15 years, while the former Botany Department program’s were reviewed in 2003.
SUMMARY OF REVIEW PROCESS
Prior to the site visit, the reviewers were provided with documentation relevant to the three Honours Majors programs (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics) which included: A Self-Study Report; CVs for the faculty members; Calendar descriptions from MCB Undergraduate programs; Course outlines; Data from the Office of Resource Planning and Analysis; Data from the Office of Open Learning; Survey of students in the BIOC program; and Alumni Exit Survey 2007. During the site visit, the reviewers were also provided with the proposed schedule of studies for the revised Microbiology program, as well as some details of three proposed Year 1 introductory courses to each of the Majors.
During the site visit on March 1, 2010, the reviewers met with the following individuals or groups: Mike Emes, Dean, and Brian Husband, Associate Dean (Academic), College of Biological Sciences (CBS); Chris Whitfield, Chair, MCB; Undergraduate students, in the three Honours Majors; Graduate students in MCB (who had also graduated from the three Honours Majors); Faculty and teaching staff in MCB; Serge Desmarais, Associate Vice-President Academic; Anthony Clarke, Assistant Vice- President Academic. The reviewers also toured MCB, and particularly the teaching laboratories.
REVIEWER=S RECOMMENDATIONS
The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology is recognized as a dynamic, well-respected, and research- intensive Department with considerable involvement in teaching in the BSc Biological Sciences programs and considerable interest in also providing a state-of-the-art undergraduate program. The Department, the largest within the University of Guelph, works in a modern and well-designed new building in proximity to the other two departments within CBS. We found the MCB members to be collegial and respectful of each other and of their administration, but still in transition to integrating into a cohesive department. We also found MCB members to be keen to continue to integrate and to improve its three undergraduate Majors. In addition to the need to continue to integrate, and to gain efficiencies in program delivery through improved integration, the remarkable and rapid technological changes occurring in the fields encompassed by these Majors represents a considerable challenge to the Department, at a time of severe fiscal restraint. The challenge is to evolve its courses to keep up with the changes, while maintaining the strong fundamental base of understanding on which these fields are based. We congratulate the Department on the progress to date and on its continued commitment to positive change under challenging circumstances.
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Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 150 of 161 Recommendation 1. The Department should take steps to make the Research Project and Topics a truly “capstone” experience in the BIOC Major. The department should consider to lightening the load of laboratory-based BIOC courses in Year 4 to free up space for a Research Project. The Research Project might also be incorporated into the Co-op component in this and other Majors..
Recommendation 2. In order to increase collaboration, the Department should consider exploring ways to facilitate discussion and consensus-building among decision-makers in the three majors. Formal mechanisms might include joint retreats and joint curriculum committees.
Recommendation 3. The Department should to take a hard look at its course offerings and undergraduate programs through a common process. One possibility for change is a common single degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology, with streams in the three former programs. This would ensure integration of the curriculum, reduce overlap and facilitate a coordinated approach.
Recommendation 4. The Department should consider developing a common core curriculum for the first two years of the program. Subsequent years three and four would be the period for specialization in one of the three areas. The curriculum committee should review staging of concepts and skills development across courses, as well as how writing skills development is structured across the curriculum.
Recommendation 5: The department should consider reducing the physics requirement for Year 1, so that there are no more than 2 Physics courses required. One of these could be the high school physics equivalent.
Recommendation 6. The Department should consider moving the earlier co-op semester requirements into the summer, to reduce the need to offer courses in the summer..
Recommendation 7. The Department should strive to retain the laboratories in years 2 and 3, and to teach them to groups that would benefit most. Understanding the resource pressures, one way to do this is to consider adding “optional” laboratories to some courses.
Recommendation 8. The Department should ensure that non-specialized BIOS students taking senior level courses required for the 3 Majors have appropriate course pre-requisites to be successful in these courses.
Recommendation 9. The Department should consider appointing an Associate Chair with the particular responsibility for managing the undergraduate programs.
IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS
As indicated by both the Chair of the Department and Dean of the College, a number of the recommendations have already been acted upon while others are being considered.
Senate will expect a report on each of the recommendations from the Chair of MCB by October 2011.
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Internal Review Reports: Bachelor of Commerce Program | Department of Marketing and Consumer Studies | Page 151 of 161 Departmental response to the report submitted to the Senate Committee on Internal Reviews by the SCIR sub-committee for the undergraduate programs in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology.
The Department wishes to thank the reviewers for their time and their thoughtful appraisal of our undergraduate training activities. The Department is home to the Majors in Biochemistry (BIOC), Microbiology (MICR) and Molecular Biology and Genetics (MBG). It is our opinion that these are strong and popular programs with robust enrolments and we are encouraged that the reviewers have identified many of the programs’ strengths in their report. The reviewers’ recommendations generally speak to issues surrounding the integration of activities across the three Majors. MCB was formed in fall 2005 with the amalgamation of faculty (and programs) drawn from existing Departments. While the three Majors share some important common elements, each has its unique flavor and, to a certain extent, its own philosophy. Integrating the undergraduate activities is a process that is being done carefully in order to reinforce the areas of strength, and apply best practices effectively across the three Majors, without compromising the unique elements that have made those programs successful and attractive to students. The Department feels it has made significant progress while acknowledging that there is always going to be scope for further development. Below we address each of the nine recommendations made by the SCIR sub-committee. These have been discussed within the three curriculum committees and, in a broader forum, at the 2010 Department retreat. Recommendation 1: “The Department should take steps to make the Research Project and Topics a truly “capstone” experience in the BIOC Major. The Department should consider to lightening the load of laboratory-based BIOC courses in Year 4 to free up space for a Research Project. The Research Project might also be incorporated into the Co-op component in this and other Majors”. Response: The research project courses are a requirement in the MBG program and electives for BIOC and MICR. Between the time the MCB SCIR self-study document was submitted and the reviewers’ visit, changes to the BIOC schedule of studies were submitted and approved by the BSc Program Committee. These changes were made to ensure that all of our Majors are given the opportunity to take a research project, providing they meet the marks bar. This is always going to be a tight fit for Co-op students, given the current structure of the program (i.e. distribution of work terms), but it can be done. As indicated in the MCB SCIR self-study document, we are unable to make a research project a required element for every student in our Honors programs. These projects are funded entirely by faculty members’ research grants and the student numbers are simply too large for that kind of commitment. To make the projects a required component, we would need to limit the student numbers by either: (a) substantially elevating the current grade bar, which currently is a 70% cumulative average in science courses over 6 semesters; and/or (b) excluding from these project courses all students from “non-MCB Majors”. The BSc Program Committee has already rejected the latter approach. A broader question is whether all students want (or would necessarily benefit from) an intensive 2-semester (2.0 credit) laboratory-based research project. It is the Department’s opinion that this is not the case. Critical thinking and problem solving skills are developed throughout the programs and are not confined to the research project. Our graduates do not all pursue graduate studies, an area where experience from a
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laboratory-based research project is particularly important. Currently, all “MCB students” who wish to take a research project can do so. Given the financial investment, and the academic issues, making a research project a required component in all three Majors is currently not favored and we intend to retain the current system.
Recommendation 2: “In order to increase collaboration, the Department should consider exploring ways to facilitate discussion and consensus-building among decision- makers in the three majors. Formal mechanisms might include joint retreats and joint curriculum committees”. Response: This is an important point. We currently have 3 curriculum committees (one for each Major). We believe that these have merit as a way to get broad and informed input in a large Department covering several disciplines in the molecular biosciences, particularly student opinion, without creating a committee whose size becomes unmanageable. As the reviewers have noted, the Chair currently meets with the Chairs of the individual committees to consider cross-cutting issues but we have recognized the need to formalize a process to cover the broader view. To that end, the Department will establish a new MCB curriculum committee. The MCB committee will discuss and evaluate all recommendations coming forward from the “specialist committees” to ensure best practice across the three programs and oversee elements and skills development that are best shared across the programs. Where necessary, ad hoc working groups spanning the Majors have been assembled to deal with specific tasks (e.g. development of two new 2nd-year courses in the molecular biosciences). This approach was very effective and will continue. All curriculum issues already go to Department meetings and annual retreats for discussion.
Recommendation 3: “The Department should to take a hard look at its course offerings and undergraduate programs through a common process. One possibility for change is a common single degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology, with streams in the three former programs. This would ensure integration of the curriculum, reduce overlap and facilitate a coordinated approach”. Response: Another good point and related, in a sense, to Recommendation 2. Each of the curriculum committees has (or is currently) performing a full evaluation of the relevant program. In one case (MICR), a complete overhaul has been completed. An ad hoc cross-program working group has evaluated 2nd-year core courses and designed new, integrated replacements. The BSc Program Committee has just recommended approval of the new course proposals for implementation beginning F2011. The issue of a single MCB Major was discussed at the 2009 and 2010 MCB retreats and it will inevitably be a continuing agenda item in future retreats. There is mixed support for this approach and we would need to fully understand the impact of program profile and student perceptions before embarking on a radical change. Put simply, how important are the names of individual Majors to students; would our students come to Guelph in similar numbers and quality if the individual programs were streams in a broader MCB Major? At a broader level, is a single Major with three streams actually any more efficient than three well-integrated Majors? In summary, the Department is currently not ready to move to a single Major but will keep the issue under consideration. We have already deleted courses where there is overlap and we remain committed to full integration of those courses and activities that are appropriately shared by the three Majors.
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Recommendation 4: “The Department should consider developing a common core curriculum for the first two years of the program. Subsequent years three and four, would be the period for specialization in one of the three areas. The curriculum committee should review staging of concepts and skills development across courses, as well as how writing skills development is structured across the curriculum”. Response: To a certain extent this already exists and it is certainly a direction in which the Department is moving. Currently, our programs share most of the same 1st-and 2nd- year core courses covering the areas of biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, and molecular biology. In the last month, the Department proposed grouping these courses under a common MCB prefix in order that the faculty and the students fully recognized the importance of the integrated approach. Unfortunately, the BSc Program Committee did not support the Department’s proposal for course nomenclature. The only significant difference in the early stage of the three Majors lies in mathematics and physics requirements. Students take either the biological or physical maths/physics stream in 1st year, depending on their Major. Traditionally, it was felt that BIOC students required more foundation in the physical sciences than MBG or MICR. However, we intend to reassess this issue over the next academic year. The timing is appropriate because CPES is currently redesigning its 1st-year physical science curriculum and the 1st-year BSc program is being assessed (see also the response to Recommendation 5). However, a change to the biological stream may depend on some flexibility in the prerequisites for CHEM courses taken in the 2nd- and 3rd-years of the BIOC program. As indicated above, the new MBC curriculum committee will oversee an evaluation of all of our specialist 300- and 400-level course offerings to ensure they offer appropriate coverage. We do need to complete comprehensive mapping of concepts delivery and skills-development across the programs and this will begin now that revisions to our 200- level courses are complete.
Recommendation 5: “The Department should consider reducing the physics requirement for Year 1, so that there are no more than 2 Physics courses required. One of these could be the high school physics equivalent”. Response: The fundamental problem underlining this recommendation is that many students enter our programs without completing grade 12 physics. Those students rightly complain that they can be accepted into the BSc “biological programs” without the high school course but they are not always aware that a “make-up” course will then be required when they begin their program. We agree that 1.5 credits of physics is too much in the context of the 1st-year of a “biological program”. The only solution is to either: (a) make high school physics a formal requirement (which would likely have significant ramifications for application rates to the BSc program at Guelph); or (b) reorganize the content in the physics for biological sciences stream to create a two- course sequence that covers the essential concepts and assumes a grade 11 physics background as a starting point. This may help facilitate a transition of the BIOC program to the biological sciences stream (see Recommendation 4). Clearly this issue is part of a much bigger picture and is not within the Department’s control. The entire 1st-year BSc curriculum is currently under discussion by a group led by the AVPA. We are generally supportive of reducing the rigid formal requirements in the 1st-year BSc (whether this involves courses in the physical or biological sciences),
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providing individual programs are then free to select those requirements which best fit their program’s needs.
Recommendation 6: “The Department should consider moving the earlier co-op semester requirements into the summer, to reduce the need to offer courses in the summer”. Response: This has been considered and we have submitted for BSc Program Committee approval a revised single-stream schedule of studies for the MICR:C program. This removes the need for summer courses. However, the same cannot be done for the BIOC:C program due to the size of the student cohort and competition for scarce coop placements of appropriate quality. Coop placements are the driving force and they need to be spread across the three semesters. Many of our co-op students are already experiencing difficulty finding quality placements, and some find no placement at all, due to the current employment market. There is a significant level of student dissatisfaction in this respect and we expect to see increasing numbers of students leave the co-op stream later in their programs. Faculty members have helped by offering placements in research labs but this is limited by funding and competing demands of research project courses and graduate growth. We are informed that the co-op programs will be the subjects of a working committee review later this year. We believe that the review should take into consideration how many students should be accepted into co-op programs in the context of both availability of high-quality placements and the resources necessary to run the academic program. Enrolment and the introduction of new coop programs that compete for the same job employers should be controlled accordingly.
Recommendation 7: “The Department should strive to retain the laboratories in years 2 and 3, and to teach them to groups that would benefit most. Understanding the resource pressures, one way to do this is to consider adding “optional” laboratories to some courses”. Response: This point presumably reflects the Department’s stated concerns about the increasing proportion of our budget used to maintain labs in large “service” courses. The proposed “selection” approach would certainly help solve the resource problem and there is some support for this in the Department. However, there are many associated problems. The most obvious issue is who gets the labs; just the molecular biosciences- based Majors? How do we decide who really benefits from the labs? We expect that the answer will not fall out rationally along program lines. We are concerned that this kind of streaming could mean that a student who pursues a non-specialized program could potentially graduate with a BSc degree with remarkably little hands-on lab experience. From a practical perspective, we also believe that a proposal to introduce such a streaming process would receive little support from the BSc. Program Committee. Offering contemporary lab experience in our discipline is clearly very expensive in terms of equipment and reagents, so we have carefully balanced the service elements with targeted higher-level lab courses where the student numbers allow us to provide appropriately sophisticated labs. We continually evaluate these strategies, especially as budgets undergo further reduction, but it is our opinion that our compromise represents the best approach as things currently stand.
Recommendation 8: “The Department should ensure that non-specialized BIOS
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students taking senior level courses required for the three Majors have appropriate course pre- requisites to be successful in these courses”. Response: The basis for this recommendation is not entirely clear. It is the Department’s objective in establishing the prerequisites for 300- and (especially) 400- level courses to ensure students have the necessary background. At the same time, we try to avoid unnecessary and restrictive prerequisites that would exclude all but our own Majors. Students from the large BIOS and BIOM Majors often access our senior courses. Although the “unspecialized” BIOS Major encompasses students with a remarkable range of diversity in their selected courses (indeed this is the very philosophy of the Major), some BIOS students are “shadowing” one of the molecular biosciences Majors. These and the BIOM students take all of the essential preparatory courses.
Recommendation 9: “The Department should consider appointing an Associate Chair with the particular responsibility for managing the undergraduate programs”. Response: This is not something that either the Department or Chair has proposed. The Department has discussed and discounted this approach as it potentially creates an additional and unnecessary layer of bureaucracy.
We hope that these comments adequately address the issues raised by the reviewers and that they provide additional insight into the strategic directions of the Department’s undergraduate programs.
On behalf of the Department,
Chris Whitfield PhD FRSC Professor, CRC, and Department Chair.
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May 6, 2010
Dr. Anthony Clarke Assistant Vice-President, Academic University of Guelph
cc: Dr. M. Mancuso, Vice-President, Academic Dr. C. Whitfield, Chair, MCB Dr. B. Husband, Associate Dean Academic, CBS
Dear Anthony:
Many thanks for the copy of the Final Report of the Internal Review for Molecular and Cellular Biology. I have subsequently met with the Chair of Department, Dr. Chris Whitfield, and Dr. Brian Husband, Interim Associate Dean Academic for CBS to consider the report and its implications.
Overall we view the report as very positive and felt the reviewers were supportive of the direction in which the department is headed. Many of the recommendations were already under active consideration by the department e.g. capstone experience for Biochemistry Majors, improving collaboration between the Majors and changes to Co-op. Subsequent to the report I know that the department has held a retreat and many of the recommendations remain active areas of consideration. There has clearly been substantial development of new courses for first year, and proposals are moving through the governance process for new second level courses.
With respect to recommendation 5, and the problems associated with entry requirements for Physics, this is a matter of ongoing discussion with the Associate VP Academic, and the Associate Deans Academic of the relevant colleges. However, I would reinforce the reviewers concerns about the negative consequences of the current requirements re Physics courses in first year which include more than 50% of students being required to take a 3rd Physics course. It is our view that there needs to be a considerable shift in flexibility towards the First year of the B.Sc. programme and hope to see further developments in the very near future.
In recommendation 7 reviewers seemed to have some concerns about the balance and use of resources to support the large “service” courses in second year and the Lab Methods courses required by Majors in MCB. The Chair has adequately addressed this point in his response. There are many students registered in non-MCB Majors within CBS who have the prerequisites needed to access the more costly (per person) Lab Methods courses which the department offers. It would be invidious in my view for the Department to stream the availability of these courses such that students in non-MCB
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Majors, for whom they are an equally important learning experience, and for which they have the necessary pre-requisites, were to be prohibited access. I believe that is also the department’s perspective.
Overall, none of the recommendations had any significant resource implications and, indeed, we applaud the sensitivity of the reviewers to the exacting financial circumstances in which we operate.
Yours sincerely,
Michael J. Emes Professor and Dean
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MEMORANDUM FROM THE PROVOST AND VICE-PRESIDENT (ACADEMIC)
To: Anthony Clarke, Assistant Vice-President (Academic) and Chair, SCIR
From: Maureen Mancuso, Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
Date: June 29, 2010
Subject: Provost’s Response to the Final Report of the Internal Review of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology ______
I have had an opportunity to review the Final Report of the Internal Review of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology and am pleased to accept the report.
In their report, the reviewers made several recommendations and I am pleased to note that the department has already been pursing initiatives consistent with them, in particular, capstone experiences for Biochemistry majors and improved collaboration between the three majors.
It is clear that the department has been engaged in a clear process of curriculum review consistent with the senate approved directions of the 21st Curriculum Committee. I look forward to hearing about the results of their efforts to complete curriculum maps for their upper level courses, and a greater degree of flexibility being introduced into the first year of the B.Sc. programme.
I would like to thank the faculty and staff of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology for their contributions to this internal review process, along with the Chair of the department and the Dean of the College, the internal and external consultants, and the members of the SCIR subcommittee.
I am supportive of the self-study, the consultants’ report, and the Dean’s response moving forward to SCIR.
cc: M. Emes, Dean, College of Biological Science C. Whitfield, Chair, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
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UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT
To: Senate
From: Jordan Willcox, Chair, Senate Honours and Awards Committee
Meeting: October 4, 2010
Subject: 15. Move to Closed Session
a) Move into Closed Session [Motion]
Senate is asked to, RESOLVE, That Senate move into the Closed Session of the meeting.
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