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Agenda - March 28, 2023

ACADEMIC COUNCIL
March 28, 2023

2:30 – 4:00 p.m., Videoconference
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AGENDA

Suggested Start Time

1.     Call to Order

2:30 p.m.

2.     Agenda (M)

 

3.     Chair’s Remarks

2:35 p.m.

4.     Inquiries and Communications

2:40 p.m.

5.     Provost’s Remarks (Lori Livingston)

  1. Senior Academic Administrator Search Update

2:45 p.m.

6.     Consultation: Integrated Academic Research Plan 2023-2028*

2:50 p.m.

Committee Reports

 

7.     Undergraduate Studies Committee (USC) (Langis Roy)

3:05 p.m.

8.     Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) (Ted Christou)

Major Program Modifications:

  1. Master of Engineering and Master of Applied Science in Automotive Engineering* (M)
  2. Master of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, and Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering* (M)
  3. Master of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy, and Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering* (M)

3:15 p.m.

9.     Research Committee (Les Jacobs)

3:35 p.m.

10. Governance and Nominations Committee (GNC) (Lori Livingston)

  1. Election Results* (M)
  2. Review of Honorary Degrees Procedure and Committee Terms of Reference*

3:45 p.m.

11. Consent Agenda (M)[1]:

  1. Minutes of the Meeting of February 28, 2023*
  2. Memo from Registrar re Campus ID Cards*
  3. Minor Program Adjustments from USC
    1. Bachelor of Commerce*
    2. Bachelor of Information Technology*
    3. Bachelor of Education – Intermediate/Senior and Primary/Junior*
    4. Educational Studies Minor*
    5. Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering & Electrical Engineering Smart Grid Specialization*
    6. Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering & Mechanical Engineering Energy Engineering Specialization*
    7. Bachelor of Engineering in Nuclear Engineering*
    8. Indigenous Studies Minor*
    9. Sustainability Studies Minor*

d. Editorial Policy Changes

  1. Revised Graduation and Conferral of Degrees Policy*
  2. Revised Registration and Course Selection Policy*
  3. Revised Graduate Grading System, Research Progress, and Academic Standing Policy*
  4. Revised Graduate Program Changes and Program Transfer Policy*

 3:55 p.m.

12. Other Business

 

13. Termination (M)

4:00 p.m.

 Policy Instrument for Written Consultation

 Lauren Turner, University Secretary

 [1] Note: the consent agenda now includes items previously posted separately as “for information”