A meeting of the Senate of Acadia University occurred on Monday, 5 May 2004, beginning at
10:08 a.m. with Chair Robert Raeside presiding and 38 members present.
 

1)   Minutes of the Meeting of       12 April 2004	It was moved by J. Sumarah and seconded by B. Latta that the minutes of Monday, 12 April 2004 be approved.    MOTION WAS CARRIED.
2) Announcements and    Communications    a) From the Chair       -re Regrets	Regrets were received from I. Feltmate, R. Gossage, A. Irving, L. MacDonald, I. Spooner, and G. Vaughan.   R. Raeside brought Senators attention to today's unveiling, on Acadia University's front lawn, of an Inuksuk built by Nunavut Commissioner Peter Irniq in recognition of the 5th anniversary of Nunavut.       The Chair reminded Senate Committee Chairs, who have not already done so, to have annual reports for the September meeting of Senate.
3) Approval of List of    Graduates for the Convocation    of May 2004 (034-54-CON)	It was moved by B. Matthews and seconded by G. Ness that the List of Graduates for the Convocation of May 2004 as handed out at this meeting be approved.   This list was reviewed by faculty and changes noted by the Registrar.   MOTION WAS CARRIED.   It was moved by C. MacLatchy and seconded by S. Enman that any candidate for an Acadia degree, diploma or certificate who should receive a grade or otherwise qualify or be disqualified between this Senate meeting and the forthcoming Convocations, shall be considered by the Chair of the Admissions and Academic Standing Committee, the appropriate Dean and the Registrar, acting as an ad hoc committee of the Senate, they having the power to make consequential amendments to the graduation list.   MOTION WAS CARRIED. G. Dinter-Gottlieb announced the following will receive Honorary Degrees at the May 04 Convocation:  Sherry Fitch, Dwight Bishop, and Andrew MacRae.
4) New Business    a) Nominating Committee -       Report on Senate       Committee Vacancies       (034-58-NOM)	It was moved by P. Corkum and seconded by T. Archibald that the   Nominating Committee report dated 5 May 2004, as attached to today's agenda be accepted.   The Chair called for further nominations three times and hearing none, declared nominations were closed.  This report is as follows:   a) Chair of Senate (1 year term 2004-2005):  Ian Wilks b) Deputy Chair of Senate (1 year term 2004-2005): Gary    Hepburn c) Executive of Senate (1 year term 2004-2005):    - Jan Buley from the Faculty of Professional Studies    - Leslie Oliver from the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science    - Antonio Franceschet from the Faculty of Arts d) By-laws Committee (3 year term 2004-2007): Patricia    Corkum e) Lay person on Senate (3 year term 2004-2007): Gary    Vaughan f) Faculty Elections Officer (1 year term 2004-2005): Jian-An    Peng g) Secretary to Faculty (1 year term 2004-2005): Herb Wyile   MOTION WAS CARRIED.   The persons named on the list were declared acclaimed to the positions for which they had been nominated.
b) Recording Secretary Report       on Senate and Senate       Committee Vacancies       (034-55-SEC)	This report, as attached to today's agenda, was provided for information.  Any errors or omissions may be directed to the Recording Secretary.
c) Nominations from the       Secretary to Senate       (034-59-SEC)	It was moved by T. Archibald, seconded by G. Bissix that the report from the Senate Secretary, as distributed at this meeting, be accepted for vacancies on the Senate Nominating Committee:  Anne Quema - Senator for the Faculty of Arts and Darlene Brodeur - Senator for the Faculty of Science (APPENDIX A).   The Chair called for further nominations three times and hearing none, declared those named accepted.   MOTION CARRIED.
d) 2003-2004 Annual Reports       from Senate Committees       (034-56-REP)       i) Archives                 ii) Research Ethics Board                 iii) Board of Distance and            Continuing Education                                 iv) By-Laws	It was moved by S. Markham-Starr and seconded by S. Lochhead that the annual report of the Senate Archives, as attached to today's agenda, be accepted.   MOTION CARRIED.   It was moved by T. Ellis and seconded by L. Oliver that the annual report of the Research Ethics Board, as attached to today's agenda, be accepted.   MOTION CARRIED.     It was moved by N. Van Wagoner and seconded by S. Lochhead that the report of the Board of Distance and Continuing Education, as distributed at this meeting, be accepted. (APPENDIX B)   It was noted that the report and meeting dates should read '2004'.   MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED   The Chair clarified that as stated in Senate By-Laws, Article VI)7) the annual reports of Senate committees are to be presented at the May meeting of Senate each year.  The reporting time for these documents is 1 Jul to 30 Jun (most committee responsibilities are completed in time for the May meeting).   It was moved by P. Corkum and seconded by N. Van Wagoner that the report of the By-Laws Committee as distributed at this meeting, be accepted (APPENDIX C).   MOTION WAS CARRIED.
e) Research & Graduate       Studies - Nomination Report        (034-57-REB)	It was moved by T. Ellis and seconded by G. Bissix that the following nominations for the Research Ethics Board as attached to today's agenda be accepted: -David Duke (History and Classics) as the Faculty of Arts    Representative for the term 2004-2007 -Krista Myles as the Community Member for the term 2004- 2007   R. Raeside called for further nominations three times and hearing none, declared those named as accepted.   T. Archibald noted that the composition of the REB does not include an Arts Faculty representative whose primary research involves human subjects.
5) Other Business    a) Honorary Degrees	G. Dinter-Gottlieb noted there was a great amount of difficulty getting individuals for the Honorary Degrees.  Many were approached, but there was no success with a representative of the Sciences.  She asked Senators for assistance in generating a suitable list of nominations for these degrees for future use.  Proposals should include an extensive and detailed background on anyone to be considered.  As well, Senators should exercise their right to vote for nominations (less than half of the ballots distributed were returned this year).
6) Adjournment	G. Bissix moved this meeting be adjourned.  It was 10:45 a.m.
_________________________________ D. Murphy, Recording Secretary
APPENDIX A Item4)c)/SenateMinutes/5May04 034 -59-SEC         May 5, 2004    The following Senators are nominated to fill vacancies on the Senate Nominating Committee:   Anne Quema – Senator for the Faculty of Arts Darlene Brodeur – Senator for the Faculty of Science    Respectfully submitted,              Original Signed   Rosemary Jotcham Acting Registrar and Secretary to Senate APPENDIX B Item4)d)iii)/SenateMinutes/5May04 034 -56-REP     BOARD OF CONTINUING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION REPORT TO SENATE May 5, 2004   Board Members 2003-04: Dr. Cyrus McLatchy, ActingVP-Academic and Chair Dr. Bruce Matthews, Dean of Arts Dr. Paul Cabilio, Acting Dean of Science Dr. Gary Ness, Acting Dean of Faculty of Professional Studies Ms. Rosemary Jotcham, Registrar Mr. Gary Draper, Vice President, Finance Ms. Jacelyn Mosher, ASU Vice President, Academic Dr. Nancy Van Wagoner, Director, Continuing and Distance Education   The Board met two times during 2003-04 as follows: April 5, 2004 May 4, 2004   Business Items   The Board received a report on university programs for high school students approved a motion to establish a committee to investigate offering credit courses for exceptional high school students beginning in the summer of 2005. The Board received a report on Seniors’ Tuition, and approved a recommendation to offer audit courses for seniors at a reduced rate in collaboration with the Acadia Life Long Learning Centre. The Board was consulted on a possible strategic alliance with the Huntsman Marine Sciences Institute. The Board received the following reports for consideration with regard to international activities of the Division: Trade Mission Guidelines: Institutional Representation and Maximizing Return on Investment, Report on the Canada Trade Mission to Chile 2003: Acadia’s Participation, and Overview of the Education Market and the Presence of Canadian Institutions in the United Arab Emirates and Surrounding Gulf Co-operation Council Countries. The Board received a report on the 2003 Peace Operations Summer Institute, and the curriculum for the 2004 POSI. POSI is offered in partnership with the Royal Military College of Canada and the Pearson Peacekeeping Centre. The report also makes reference to peacekeeping courses offered by the PPC. The Board approved a motion to explore further partnerships with the PPC to enhance educational opportunities available to Acadia’s students and the global Acadia community. The Board approved a recommendation for the Division to seek membership in the Canadian Language council for the Centre for International Languages and its programs. The Board received the 2003-04 Year End Report.   Submitted by: Nancy Van Wagoner               Original Signed APPENDIX C Item4)c)iv)/SenateMinutes/5May04 034 -59-SEC   By-Laws Committee Annual Report to Senate May 5, 2004    Committee Membership: Patricia Corkum, Malcolm Grieve, Andrew Mitchell   The Committee met several times over the recent year.   Motions were submitted to Senate in respect to the following matters:   (034-06-LAW) Changes to The Constitution of the Faculty of Acadia University   (034-08-LAW )  Faculty Development Committee   (034-09-LAW), (034-10-LAW )   Establishment of the Academic Integrity Committee as a standing committee of Senate   (034-48-LAW)  Terms of Service for By-Laws Committee Members   (034-48-LAW)  Terms of Service of Initial Membership Appointment to Senate Committees       Respectfully submitted,               Original Signed   Patricia Corkum, Chair Senate By-Laws Committee