Acadia University Senate
Agenda


SENATE AGENDA FOR 12 January 2004

22 December 2003

Dear Member of Senate:

I advise you that a meeting of the Senate of Acadia University will occur at 4:00 p.m., Monday,
12 January 2004 in Room 132 of the Beveridge Arts Centre.  The AGENDA follows:

1)  Minutes of the Meeting of 10 November 2003 (no meeting of the Senate was held in December
  2003)

2) Announcements and  Communications

3) Business Arising from the Minutes

4) New Business
 a) TIE Committee - 2004-05 Calendar Dates (034-20-TIE) *
 b) Acadia Divinity College - Curriculum Change (034-21-DIV) *
 c) Curriculum Committee - IDST (034-22-CRE) *
     - History and Classics (034-23-CRE) *
     - Faculty of Arts Program Change (034-24-CRE) *
     - Languages and Literatures (034-25-CRE) *
     - Philosophy (034-26-CRE) *
     - Political Science (034-27-CRE) *
     - School of Music ( 034-28-CRE) *
     - Biology (034-29-CRE) *
     - Chemistry (034-30-CRE) *
     - Computer Science (034-31-CRE) *
     - Graduate Co-operative Education 2 (034-32-CRE) *
     - Environmental Science (034-33-CRE) *
     - Geology (034-34-CRE) *
     - Mathematics and Statistics (034-35-CRE) *
     - Nutrition and Dietetics (034-36-CRE) *
     - Physics (034-37-CRE) *
     - Psychology (034-38-CRE) *
     - Business (034-39-CRE) *
     - Education (034-40-CRE) *
     - Recreation Management and Kinesiology (034-41-CRE) *
 d) Archives Committee - Storage of Senate Material (034-42-ARC) *
 e) Special Fall Convocation, October 2, 2004 (034-43-VPA) *
 

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5) Other Business

Yours sincerely,
 

Rosemary Jotcham
Acting Registrar and Secretary of Acadia University Senate

* Material Attached

Items Carried Over
- Faculty Development Committee - Review of Duties and Structure as per 14 Oct 03 Minutes
 

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034-20-TIE
Calendar Dates for the 2004-2005 Academic Year – December 22, 2003
2004
July 5 Classes begin – Intersession 2 (Summer)
July 7 Last day for course additions
July 23 & August 13 Examinations – Intersession 2

July 16 Last day to request oral defense of masters theses
August 13 Last day to apply to graduate at fall graduation
August 20 Last day for masters’ oral exams for fall graduation

September 2 – 4 International Student Orientation
September 4 Residences open – new students – Welcome Week begins
September 6 Residences open – returning students
September 7 Graduate student registration
September 8 (Wed.) Classes begin - fall term
September 14 Fee deadline
September 17 Last day for course additions
September 20 Honours theses deadline for fall graduation
September 30 Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents

October 4  Deadline for approved masters' theses for fall graduation
October 5 Faculty meeting to approve fall graduates
October 8 Last day to decrease Meal Plan for Fall Term
October 8 Last day to receive completed honours theses fall graduation
October 11 Thanksgiving Day - no classes
October 12 Senate meeting to approve fall graduates **
October 16 Homecoming
October 29 Last day to drop 3h first term courses without academic penalty

November 11 Remembrance Day - no classes
December 3 Last day of classes before exams
December 6 Study day
December 7 Examinations begin - fall term
December 10 Last day to apply for Spring graduation 2005
December 20 Last day of examinations - fall term

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034-20-TIE
December 20 Last day of practicum for BEd students
December 21 Residences close at 12:00 noon

2005
January 3 International Student Orientation
January 4 Residences open
January 5 Classes begin - winter term
January 11 Fee deadline
January 14 Last day for course additions
Last day to drop full year courses without academic penalty
January 28 Last day to opt out of ASU Health Plan or add dependents – Winter Term students
January 30 Last day to decrease Meal Plan for Winter Term

February 14 – 18 Study week

March 4 Last day to drop winter term courses without academic penalty
March 10 Last day to request oral defense of Masters theses
March 23 Honours theses deadline for Spring convocation

April 8 Good Friday holiday - no classes
April 12 Last day of classes before exams
April 12 Last day for masters' oral examinations
April 13  Study day
April 14 Winter term examinations start
April 21 Deadline for approved Masters' theses for spring convocation
April 22 Deadline for registration for spring courses
April 22 Last day of practicum for BEd students
April 27 Last day of examinations - winter semester
April 27 Last day to receive completed honours theses for spring convocation
April 28 Residences close at 12:00 noon

May 9 Classes begin - Intersession 1 (Spring)
May 15 Baccalaureate service
May 15, 16 Spring Convocation
May 23 Victoria Day - no classes

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June 17 Examinations – Intersession 1 (Spring)
June 17 Deadline for registration for summer courses

July 4 Classes begin - Intersession 2 (Summer)
August 12 Classes end - Intersession 2 (Summer)
** Students who qualify may receive their diploma in October by act of the Acadia Senate.  There is no fall convocation ceremony.  Students who wish to participate in the convocation ceremony will defer their graduation until the spring.

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034-21-DIV

Recommendations from the Acadia Divinity College Senate to the Acadia University Senate
November 24, 2003,

These motions come from the November 18, 2003 meeting of the ADC Senate:

1) That students majoring in Youth Ministry may take any six (down from 7) Youth Ministry courses in any order.
2) That Youth Ministry majors may take YMIN 6153 - YOUTH MINISTRY AND SHORT TERM MISSION as a substitute for PRAC 7413 - MISSIONS AND THE CHURCH.
3)  That one of the Master of Divinity electives be a YMin course but cannot be Ymin 6163/6173/6183.
 

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Curriculum Committee Submissions for Senate’s January 2004 Meeting

The Senate Curriculum Committee moves that the following changes be adopted.

Rosemary Jotcham
Chair
December 2003

Faculty of Arts

Idst 1106  Hypermedia in the Humanities (034-22-CRE)
Students draw upon a variety of digital resources to create HTML projects incorporating many different media. In addition to classes taught by members of the Departments of English, History & Classics, and Philosophy, students will receive instruction in Information Literacy from Faculty Librarians, and instruction in the use of applicable software from AITT.

Dept of History and Classics (034-23-CRE):
New Courses
Hist 2613 History of Medicine
This course examines the development of medicine from antiquity to the present. Among the major topics to be addressed: concepts of disease; social construction of the body; development of ‘germ theory’ and the growth of modern medical science; development of public health; histories of medical practitioners including physicians, midwives and nurses; history of medical institutions including hospitals, asylums and laboratories.
Hist 2623 History of Science & Technology
A survey course introducing students to the major themes, episodes, controversies and key issues in the history of Western science from antiquity to the twentieth century. Areas that will be examined include: the relationship between religion and science; the place of humanity within a scientific universe and the interrelationship between science and technology and its impact on human societies.
Hist 3383 Canadian Environmental History
A study of the environmental history of Canada. Themes to be covered range from the way in which the Canadian environment shaped the history of human settlement in the country’s various regions through to the effects of industrialisation on the Canadian environment.
Hist 3553 The American Century: United States and the World
From an isolationist republic in the 19th century, the United States emerged as the dominant power of the twentieth century. From war to anti-terrorism to the media, the United States continues to shape our world. Looking at American wars, counterinsurgency, and diplomacy, this course will examine how that happened and its implications for the present.

Course modifications
Hist 3316 Modern United States becomes
Hist 3313  American Culture and Society after 1930
This course explores the New Deal era, the role of advertising and consumerism in American life, the culture of the Cold War, the Vietnam War, the civil rights, antiwar, and women’s  movements,

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the political and cultural turmoil of the 1970s, and the political realignments of the 1980s.  Our study of the recent American past begins in the 1990s.

Deleted Courses:
Hist 2573 History of Indigenous Peoples: Pre-Contact Period
Hist 3196 History of Eastern Europe from 1815

Program Modification
Major in History
The proposed change is to include Idst 2913 “Chinese Society and Civilization 1” and Idst 2923 “Chinese Society and Civilization 2” in the list of courses for which major credit can be given towards a BA or Honours BA history degree.

Requirement for Clas 2113 ( Greek Literature in English Translation) is replaced by
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Classical Studies:
change CLAS 2113, 2123 to:  two of CLAS 2113, 2123, 3423, IDST 2413, 2433, 2443
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Latin:
change CLAS 2113 to:  one of CLAS 2113, 3423, IDST 2413, 2433
Bachelor of Arts with Major in Latin:
change CLAS 2113 to:  one of CLAS 2113, 3423, IDST 2413, 2433

Program changes (034-24-CRE)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Canadian Studies
1. The arts core (language must be French)
2. 60 h of Canadian Studies courses including Idst 2503, 2513; 12h at the 3000 or 4000 level; 6h at the 4000-level and 4996 (thesis). Only 12h Canadian studies courses at the 1000-level can be counted towards the major.

Department of Languages and Literatures (034-25-CRE)
Program Modification
Change in the number of hours required at the 3000/4000 level from 21 to 15 and adding a new provision allowing for students to use 6 hours of credit from another level in consultation with the department
Change the total number of hours required for the BBA French double major so that it is consistent with the number of hours required in the BBA Spanish & German programs.  (42 hours)
New Program
Program of Proficiency in Spanish
This program provides students with an internationally-recognized certificate in Spanish. As well as completing the 24h required for the minor (Span 1013, 1023, 2013, 2023, 2113, 2123, 3103 and 3203) with a minimum grade of B-. Students will be required to pass an external examination.

Philosophy Department (034-26-CRE)
New course
Phil 3223 Kantian Practical Reason
Kant aims to reveal that the demands of morality apply equally to all, irrespective of empirical considerations such as race, ethnicity, culture and religion, among others. In an age of moral

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fragmentation, the Kantian model offers the optimistic promise of a shared moral community, with reciprocal moral rights and obligations.
Deleted course
Phil 1003 Thinking Online: Reason, Truth, and Persuasion

Modifications to courses
Phil 1206 Introduction to Philosophy (change in course description)
This course provides students with a general introduction to philosophy through a survey of readings from ancient, early modern, and contemporary authors.  We will deal with issues such as the existence of God, morality and the justification of moral claims, knowledge and the problem of skepticism, the nature of the mind, and free will vs. determinism.
Phil 2106 Aesthetics becomes PHIL 2103 Aesthetics
In this introduction to aesthetics a number of philosophically important questions provoked by art will be addressed. The course will cover both classical and contemporary responses to these questions, and will focus on such issues as the definition of “art,” the objectivity of claims about beauty and artistic worth, and the nature of the creative process.
Phil 2306  Ethics (change in course description)
This course is a critical study of the nature and justification of ethical judgements, with an analysis of key concepts such as contract, justice, responsibility, welfare, rights, duty, and virtue.  We will examine selected readings by ancient, early modern and contemporary thinkers.
Phil 3723 Ethics, Society, and the Health Sciences becomes
Phil 2713 Biomedical Ethics (the course description remains unchanged)
Phil 3113 Introduction to the Philosophy of Kant becomes
Phil 3113 Kant: The Critique of Pure Reason
Students will be introduced to the foundations of Kant’s critical philosophy through close examination of selected passages in the first Critique. An introduction to topics in the secondary literature on Kant may also be provided.
Prereq: Two previous half-courses in Phil or permission of department
(change in title and course description)
Phil 3213 Justice And Law (change in course description)
This course will explore both the ideal of justice and attempts to secure justice through the law.  Each year we will focus on a particular issue within the topic of justice and a related area of the law.  Possible topics include: justice and the private law (tort and contract); fundamental rights and constitutional bills of rights; reparations for historical injustices and their relation to constitutional law. Prereq: One year of university study.

Modification to program
Busi 4633 will no longer be listed as a course for which major credit in Philosophy can be obtained.

(Changes to the list of required philosophy courses for the Bachelor of Arts with Major or Honours in Philosophy.  There is no change to the total number of credit hours required.)
Bachelor of Arts with Major in Philosophy
6h of Phil at the 1000-level; 2006 or both of 3513 and 3533; 2016; 2306; 2813 or 2823; 2913; and an additional 12h of Phil which must include 6h at the 3000-level (42h). Second majors may take a 36h major comprising 6h of Phil at the 1000-level; 2006 or both of 3513 and 3533; 2016; 2306; and an additional 12h of Phil which must include 6h at the 3000-level (36h).
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Philosophy 6h of Phil at the 1000-level, 2006 or both of 3513

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and 3533; 2016; 2306; 2823; 2913 or 3553; 3113 or 3223; 4996 and an additional 15h of Phil which must include 6h at the 3000-level (54h).

Political Science (034-27-CRE)
New courses
Pols 2706 The Politics of Difference: Identity and Citizenship in Canada
This course examines different conceptions of equality and of identity to understand the intersection of cultural categories, self-understandings and political power. Particular attention will be paid to identity-based social movements, including those of French-Canadians, First Nations’ peoples, feminists, and lesbians and gays.
Pols 3303 Multiculturalism in Canada: Race, Rights and Citizenship
Questions of human rights, ethnicity and national identity, citizenship and multicultural policy underpin this seminar course on multiculturalism in Canada. Students will assess both the development of public policies, government programs and practices that will help to promote an inclusive society and the challenges and opportunities that arise in an increasingly ethnically diverse society.
Pols 4603 First Nations Peoples: Law, Politics and Policy in Canada
This seminar course explores the socio-political, historical, legal, economic and cultural aspects of the decolonization and self-determination efforts of First Nations peoples in Canada. Students will explore the multiple dimensions of aboriginality, the evolution of Aboriginal-State relations, the legal battles for Aboriginal rights to land, resources, and self-government, and the evolving political status and aspirations of First Nations’ peoples.

Course modifications
Pols 4293: Politics of Development. (calendar description and title)
This seminar course critically explores politics and development in the global South. The geographic focus is on Asia, Africa, and Latin America, with comparisons to post-communist Europe. Topics covered include: legacies of colonialism, strategies of industrialization and their political impact, regional economic integration, military coups, revolutions, transitions to democracy, and the role of religion and ethnicity in politics.
Pols 3593 Politics of Transition (calendar description and title)
A comparative analysis of political change from authoritarian, one-party and communist systems to free market democracies focusing on post-Communist countries, Latin America and Africa. Issues covered include ethnic-nationalist strife, financial and trade links with the West, economic restructuring, corruption, elite manipulation, party aggregation, elections. Prereq: Introduction to Law and Politics

Pols 3946 becomes Pols 3943 Politics of the Mass Media

Course deletions
Pols 1506 Law, Politics, Business, and Labour
Pols 1046 An Introduction to Law, Politics and Government through Interpretation
Pols 4073 Canadian Defence Policy
Pols 4173 International Defence Policy

School of Music (034-28-CRE)
Course Modifications

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Musi 2153 – Introduction to Composition 2 becomes
Musi 2153 – Introduction to Composition
Introduction to the art and craft of composing music from the planning/conceptual stage to the realization of a completed score. Weekly Seminar. Prerequisite: Music 1143 with C- or better.
Musi 4113 – Advanced Techniques and Materials of Music 2 becomes
Musi 4113 – Special Studies in Music Theory
Selected topics in music theory and analysis. May be offered as a structured seminar or an independent study. Prerequisites: Musi 2123, 2143 with C- or better.
Musi 3673 Dance For Music Theatre 2 becomes
Musi 3673 Dance For Music Theatre 3
Theatrical dance movement: “show dance”. Movement as a basis for music and sound production. Principles of support and ease in the body for clear, intentional and articulate performance will be addressed.
Prereq: Musi 2673 with C- or better
Musi 4103 – Advanced Techniques and Materials of Music 1 becomes
Musi 4103 – Introduction to Post-Tonal Theory
Theories and analytical techniques for exploring 20th century, post-tonal music including: pitch-class set theory, transformational networks, 12-tone serialism, and combinatoriality. Weekly seminar. Prerequisites: Musi 2123, 2143, 2283 all with C- or better.
Musi 2673 Dance For Music Theatre 1 becomes
Musi 2673 Dance For Music Theatre 2
A continuation of Dance for Music Theatre 1. Basic Western theatrical dance forms and dances used most often on the stage. Fundamental movement principles essential for ease and command in performance.
Prereq: Musi 1673 with C- or better.
MUSI 3683 Scene Studies In Music Theatre becomes
MUSI 3683 Scene Studies In Music Theatre 3
This course continues Musi 2683: synthesizes acting, movement, communication and musical skills to prepare the student for effective Music Theatre stage performance. Excerpts from the historical and contemporary repertoire emphasize ensemble interaction between performers. 1.5 hours weekly, both terms. A class performance will be given at the end of second term. Prereq: Musi 2683 with C- or better.
New courses:
MUSI 1673 Dance for Music Theatre 1
An introduction to basic Western theatrical dance forms and dances used most often on the stage. Fundamental movement principles essential for ease and command in performance.
Prereq: Open to music theatre majors or by permission
MUSI 1683 Scene Studies In Music Theatre 1
This course synthesizes acting, movement, communication and musical skills to prepare the student for effective Music Theatre stage performance. Excerpts from the historical and contemporary repertoire emphasize ensemble interaction between performers. 1.5 hours weekly, both terms. A class performance will be given at the end of second term.
MUSI 2683 Scene Studies In Music Theatre 2
This course, a continuation of Musi 1683, synthesizes acting, movement, communication and musical skills to prepare the student for effective Music Theatre stage performance. Excerpts from the historical and contemporary repertoire emphasize ensemble interaction between performers. 1.5 hours weekly, both terms. A class performance will be given at the end of second term. Prereq: Musi 1683 with C- or better.

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MUSI 4673 Dance For Music Theatre 4
Concluding course in dance for music theatre. The focus will be on advanced movement techniques essential for ease and command in performance and for creative expression. Prereq: Musi 3673 with C- or better
MUSI 3660 Third Year Recital
Public recital requirement for third year Bachelor of Music in Performance majors.
Course deletion
MUSI 2400 Introductory Keyboard Skills 2
Program modifications
In the Bachelor of Music with concentration in Music Theatre: to add 6h in dance for music theatre and 6h in scene studies for music theatre; and to adjust the music core history requirement, the Theatre Movement requirement and the fourth year applied voice requirement to accommodate these changes.
Bachelor of Music with concentration in Music Theatre (128h)
This program, offered in conjunction with the theatre studies program, offers music students with an interest in music theatre training in the specific skills required: music, acting, and movement.
The music core (63h + 8h), which will include the following:
Music (33h)
Musi 1112, 1122, 1133, 1143, 1161, 1171, 2113, 2123, 2133, 2143, three of 1253, 1263, 2263, or 2283
6h English at the 1000 level (6h)
Thea 1006, 2856, 2823, plus 6h Thea or theatre related English courses and 6h from arts or science (27h)
Eight consecutive courses from…etc.
Three consecutive courses in Principal Applied study and 4663 (21h)
Musi 1363, 1673, 2673, 3673, 4673, 1683, 2683, 3683, 4683 (27h)
6h of electives from any department or school (6h)

The proposed changes to the Music Technology degree would introduce more flexibility into the non-music requirements for the program allowing students to pursue other areas of interest. In addition, specific music technology courses will now be specified as degree requirements.
Bachelor of Arts with Concentration in Music Technology (126h)
Music technology core (69h + 6h)
    a)    Music (36h)
    b)    6h English at the 1000 level (6h)
    c)    27h non-music electives to include COMP 1863 (27h)
    d)    Six consecutive ensembles from band, chorus, orchestra, jazz ensemble, vocal ensemble, accompanying, or production ensemble (8h) in addition to the normal 120h credit required. In a single year, each student must complete first and second term in the same ensemble (6h)
Two consecutive courses in principal applied study (12h)
Musi 2163, 2173, 3163 (9h)
Idst 3173, 3183, 4173, 4973 (12h)
18h from any department or school. No more than 72h (plus 6h ensemble credit) in music may be offered for the degree. 12h in one subject area from any department or school must be taken with 6h above the 1000 level to constitute a minor (IDST courses may not constitute the minor area).

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New program:
Bachelor of Music Education (153h+8h)
Musi 1112, 1122, 1133, 1143, 1161, 1171, 2113, 2123, 2133, 2263, 2283,
2143, 1253, 1263 completed with a C- or better. (36h)
6h of English at the 1000 level (6)
Two years of Principal Applied Study and two years of
Secondary Applied Study.(18h)
Two of Musi 1363, 2323, 2333, 2343, 3123, 3133, 3143,
3313, 3323, 3333, 3343, 3353, 3363, 3373, 3383, 3393, 4313, 4363. (6h)
Musi 3316, 3326, Musi 4303 (cross-listed as Educ 4653) and
Music 4323 (cross-listed as Educ 4663).(18h)
Eight consecutive ensembles. (8h)
24h of non-music electives to include 18h for a second teachable.(24h)
45h through the School of Education
(to include 12h of Practice Teaching).(45h)

Faculty of Science

Biology (034-29-CRE)
New course
Biol 3583 Eukaryotic Microbiology
This course is an introduction to the structure, function, evolution and biodiversity of unicellular eukaryotic organisms, including protozoa, microbial fungi and unicellular algae.  The ecology of free-living eukaryotic microbes and the immune responses of humans and other animals against pathogenic species will be discussed in detail.  Laboratories include experiments with live protozoa and microscopical observations of prepared microbes. Pre-requisite: Biol1113/1123
Course modification
Biol 1123 Organisms and their Environment 2.  An introduction to molecular
genetics and evolution. becomes
Biol 1123 Organisms and their Environment 2.  An introduction to molecular
genetics and evolution. Prereq: Biol 1113
Course deletion:
Biol 3283 An Introduction to Fungi
Program Change:
Append to the descriptions for Programs of Study under the headings Bachelor of Science with Major in Biology, Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biology, and Bachelor of Science with Double Major to include statements that indicate that these students must have taken the core biology courses plus an additional 18h, or 9h at the 3000-4000 level for them to be eligible to graduate; dependent upon the degree chosen..
Bachelor of Science with Major in Biology
The biology core, an additional 30h or 27h or 24h depending upon the minor (18h of which are to be biology at the 3000-4000 level); one of Math 1013/1023, 2213/2223 or 2233/2243; 6h chemistry, all with a minimum grade of C-.
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Biology
The biology core, Biol 4023, Biol 4996 (27h) and 21h additional biology (48h) 18h of which are to be at the 3000-4000 level completed with a minimum grade of B-; one of Math 1013/1023,

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2213/2223 or 2233/2243; 6h chemistry, all with a minimum grade of C-  All students will take an oral comprehensive examination and defend a thesis during the fourth year of study.
Bachelor of Science with Double Major
Biology as first major: The biology core and 24h additional biology (18h of which are to be at the 3000-4000 level)(42h); 6h chemistry; Math 1013/1023 or 2233/2243 or 2213/2223, all completed with a minimum of C- (6h)
Biology as the second major: Biol 1113, 1123, 2013, 2043, 2053, 2073; 12h additional biology (9h of which are to be at the 3000-4000 level)(30h)

Chemistry (034-30-CRE)
Chem 4803 Analytical Chemistry 3
Electrochemistry, mass spectrometry and surface analysis. (3h lab)
Prereq: Chem 3823 with grade of C- or better, or permission of the dept.
 

Computer Science (034-31-CRE)
New courses
Comp 3343 Data Communications and Computer Networks
Topics include theory and applications of data communications systems; language of data, coding for communications, transmission media, error control, channels, modems, communications system design, terminal selection and cost analysis. Prereq: Comp 2213 and Math 1013 with C- or better.
Comp 4613: Artificial Intelligence 2
Topics include uncertain knowledge representation and reasoning, machine learning, agent communication, and natural language processing.
Prereq: Comp 3613 with C- or better

Deleted courses
Comp 2043: Functional and Logic Programming.
Comp 2343: Data Communications

Course modifications
Comp 1113 Computer Programming 1
Topics include object-oriented programming, algorithms and problem-solving, declarations and types, fundamental programming constructs and data structures, fundamental techniques in graphics, software tools and environments. Emphasis on designing, coding, debugging, and documenting code, using techniques of good programming style.  Lecture and lab.
Comp 1123 Computer Programming 2
Topics include event-driven programming, subclasses and inheritance in object-oriented programming, introduction to algorithm analysis, recursion, file processing, internal searching and sorting methods, simple data structures, software requirements, specifications, and validation.  Lecture and lab.
Prereq: Comp 1113 with C- or better.
Comp 1863 Computing Programming and General Applications Topics include an introduction to algorithms and programming. Lecture and lab
 

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Comp 2113 Data Structures and Algorithms Topics include introduction to abstract data specification, implementation and testing, introduction to algorithms and their analysis. Prereq: Comp 2103 and either Math 1323 or Math 1423, all with C- or better.
Comp 2213 Computer Architecture and Organization 2Topics include memory system organization and architecture, interfaces and communication, functional organization, multiprocessing and alternative architectures, performance enhancements. Prereq: Comp 2203 plus 6 additional hours of computer science, all with C- or better
Comp 2903 Computers and Society
Topics include the technical, economic, legal, political, social, ethical, and professional issues related to the widespread use of computers.
Prereq: 6h Comp with C- or better

Comp 1033 Introduction To Systems Programming becomes
Comp 2103: Computer Programming 3
Topics include fundamental programming concepts, algorithms and problem solving, fundamental data structures, recursion, the imperative programming paradigm, structured design, compiled and scripting languages, program correctness, robustness, and portability, interfacing with operating system
Prereq: COMP 1123 with a grade of C- or better
Comp 1213 Digital Systems becomes
Comp 2203 Computer Architecture and Organization 1 (also APSC 2223)
Topics include digital logic and digital systems, machine level representation of data, assembly level organization and architecture. Lecture and lab.
Prereq: NS Grade 11 and 12 Advanced Math and Precalculus (or equivalent)
Comp 2513 Introduction To Electronic Commerce Technology becomes
Comp 2513 - E-Commerce 1
Topics include overview of the hardware, software, and infrastructure required for electronic commerce, history, status and trends of E-Commerce/E-Business, introduction to net-centric object-oriented client-server computing, hypertext and hypermedia, role of database, electronic payment methods, security and authentication, wireless and mobile computing, and the development of an E-commerce site using industry standard technologies.
Prereq: Comp 1123 with C- or better.
Comp 2523 Electronic Commerce Security becomes
Comp 2523 E-Commerce 2
Topics include security issues, network level security, cryptography, and
secure electronic cash, cheques, payments and transactions.
Prereq: Comp 1123, Math 1023 and either Math 1423 or Math 1313 / 1323, all with C- or better.
Comp 2773 Object Oriented Analysis and Design becomes
Comp 2663 Software Engineering 1
Topics include software requirements and specifications, methods and tools for object-oriented analysis and design, introduction to software validation, introduction to design patterns and frameworks, programming with components, using APIs, software tools and environments, software processes (introduction), software evolution (introduction), software project management.
Prereq: Comp 2103 with C- or better.
Comp 3503 Managing Electronic Commerce Knowledge becomes
Comp 3503 E-Commerce 3

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Topics include detailed study of the design and architecture of databases and data warehouses for electronic commerce, tools and techniques for querying, analysing, and mining the data.
Prereq: Comp 2523, 3753 with C- or better.
Comp 3613 Artificial Intelligence becomes
Comp 3613 Artificial Intelligence 1
Topics include an introduction to logic and functional programming, and artificial intelligence. Includes first order logic, constraint logic programming, lambda calculus, intelligent agents, search, planning, and knowledge representation and reasoning. Prereq: Comp 2113, Math 2433, each with C- or better
Comp 3653 Software Engineering becomes
Comp3663 Software Engineering 2
Topics include software evolution, project management, standards and practices of requirements analysis, design, implementation and testing, configuration and change management, quality assurance, resource and cost estimation, risk management, professional and ethical responsibilities, team application of SE methodology to the development of a software product.
Prereq: Comp 2663 with a C- or better.
Program modifications:
Change list of required courses for Bachelor of Computer Science
with the goal of bringing the program in line with the latest ACM/IEEE CS program proposal.
Comp  1113, 1123, 2103, 2113, 2203, 2213, 2663, 2903, 3343, 3403, 3613,  3703, 3713, 3753, 4983, and Math 1413 or 1313, 1423 and 2433, each with B- or better (54 h).
12h other Comp, each with C- or better
Change list of required courses for:
 Bachelor of Computer Science with Specialization
Comp 1113, 1123,  2103, 2113, 2203, 2213, 2663, 2903, 3343, 3403, 3613,  3663, 3703, 3713, 3753, 4983, and Math 1413 or 1313, 1423 and 2433, each with C- or better (57 h).
A set of required specialty courses, each completed with a grade of C- or better. The specialties and their required courses are: Business Information Processing: Comp  2613, 3513, one of 3773, 3783 or 4343, 6h Comp at 3000+ level; Busi 1703, 2053, 2803, 3063, two of 2823, 3813, 4883, or 4893. 3h elective ( 36h); Computer Systems: Software Comp 3413, 3773, 4343; 15h Comp at 3000+ level; 12h from the Faculty of Pure and Applied Science (not Mathematics or Computer Science) or from the School of Business Administration (36h); Electronic Commerce: Comp 2513, 2523, 3503, 3513, 4343, 4923, Busi 1413, 1703, 22133, 2413, 2053, 2803 ( 36h)
6h of non-computer science electives.
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Computer Science
Comp 1113, 1123,  2113, 2103, 2213, 2203, 2663, 2903, 3343, 3713, 3753, 4996, and Math 1413 or 1313, 1423 and 2433and  12h at the 3000+ level (51h)
Bachelor of Computer Science with Honours
Comp 1113, 1123, 2103, 2113, 2213, 2203, 2663, 2903, 3343, 3403, 3413, 3613,  3703, 3713, 3753, 4223, 4996, and Math 1413 or 1313, 1423 and 2433, each with B- or better (63 h).
9h Comp at 3000+ level, with B- or better.
Certificate in Computer Science (30h)
Comp 1113, 1123, 2113, 2103, 2203, 2213, 3613, 3h Comp elective at the 2000+ level. This program is open only to part-time students.

New Course
Coop 5920 Graduate Co-operative Education 2 (034-32-CRE)

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This is the second four-month term in which the student is employed in a discipline related position, approved by the Co-operative Education department.  To receive a ‘P’ grade for the course students must receive a minimum ‘2-Below Average’ rating on their Student Evaluation and on their work term report.  Students must adhere to the deadlines stated in the Co-op Student Handbook.  Pre-requisite:  COOP 5910
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Environmental Science (034-33-CRE)
New course
Envs 4423 Reductionism, Holism, Environment
In this course students will be challenged to synthesize the knowledge they have gained from contributing disciplines, into an understanding of structures and processes in natural and disturbed environments that is both interdisciplinary and at a sophisticated level. The goal will be to refine skills of critical analysis and interpretation of data and relationships among environmental variables and ecological systems that is the foundation of the approach in Environmental Science.
Program modification
Bachelor of Science with Major or Honours in Environmental Science - Remove the requirement of MATH1013, 1023.

Geology (034-34-CRE)
Course modifications
Geol 3103 – Introduction to Geochemistry
Investigation of chemical principles involved in geologic processes, emphasizing those acting on the surface and in near-surface environments. Topics include weathering, mineral exploration and environmental geochemistry applications. (3h lab)  Prereq: Geol 2303; Prereq. or coreq: Chem 1023
Geol 2080 Field Methods
Held each spring locally and near Antigonish. Twelve days, focussed on field work and processing of field data to familiarize students with techniques of geological mapping. Involves electronic and manual measurement of field data including use of GPS instruments and laptop computers and subsequent preparation of maps, sedimentary sections, and cross-sections in paper and digital form.
Prereq: Geol 2033, Geol 2303.
Geol 2303 Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
Overview of the genesis of sedimentary rocks including depositional processes, bedforms, structures, and textures and their role in identifying sedimentary environments and facies. Stratigraphic boundaries and nomenclature, lithostratigraphy, geologic time and methods used to determine age, stable isotopes, sequence and seismic stratigraphy. (3 h lab) Prereq: Geol 2033, Geol 2703

Mathematics and Statistics (034-35-CRE)
Course modifications
Math 0110   Pre-University Mathematics
Topics from high school mathematics.  This course serves as a prerequisite for courses that require NS Grades 11 and 12 Academic Math or their equivalent.
Math 0120  Advanced Pre-University Mathematics
Topics from pre-calculus mathematics.  This course serves as a prerequisite for courses that require NS Grades 11 and 12 Advanced Mathematics and Precalculus or their equivalents.

Program modifications

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Bachelor of Science with Honours in Mathematics and Statistics (Requiring 6 hours of 4000-level courses in our honours program) Math 1013, 1023, 1313, 1323,  2013, 2023, 2213, 2223, 2313, 3533; one of Math 3213 or 3303; Math 4996 and at least 15h additional at 3000/4000-level, of which 6 h must be at 4000 level, or Math 4913 and at least 18h additional at the 3000/4000-level, of which 6 h must be at 4000 level, each completed with a minimum grade of B-. The 4000-level courses are to be approved by the department. (54h) One of Comp 1113 or Apsc 1413 (3h)
(The changes replace the old Comp courses with the corresponding ones in the changes they are proposing to the Curriculum Committee this year)
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics with Computer Science  Math 1013, 1023, 1313, 1323, 2013, 2023, 2213, 2223, 2313, 2413, 2433, 3303 or 3533, 4423, and 3h additional at the 3000/4000-level approved by the dept. (42h)     Comp 1113, 1123, 2103, 2113, 2203, 2213, 3413, 3613, 3713, 3753, and 9h additional at the 3000 + level approved by the Jodrey School of Computer Science (39h)

School of Nutrition and Dietetics (034-36-CRE)
Course modifications
Nutr 2703 – Introduction to Communication becomes
Nutr 3713 – Introduction to Communication
Basic principles of interpersonal communication, including written, verbal and nonverbal communication are covered. The influence of values, beliefs, perception, literacy and social roles on communication is examined. Theories of teaching, learning, and motivation are examined.  Behavioural change and cognition are introduced. Students develop a personal portfolio and conduct a simulated counselling session. This course does not serve as a science elective. Prereq. Psyc 1023 or permission of School
Nutr 4713 Group Communications and Applied Skills becomes
Nutr 3723 Nutritional Assessment and Applied Dietetic Skills
An introduction to medical terminology, nutritional assessment, diet calculation and the development of nutritional case study presentations. The basics of group communications as applicable to group counseling, interdisciplinary teams, committee work and support groups are covered. Presentations and group counseling sessions are required. Prereq: Nutr 2703 and Nutr 2513 or permission of School
Nutr 4013 Food Service Systems Management 1
Food service production and distribution, sanitation, safety, quantity food preparation, strategic planning, menu planning, quality management, risk management, marketing and financial management are examined.  Management principles and theory, human resource management and the use of computers as related to food service operations are introduced. 12 hours of Introductory Lab Tutorials and ten 6 hours labs – covering both first and second term – are required for both Nutr 4013 and 4023.
Prereq: Nutr 2213 and fourth year standing, or permission of School

Nutr 4023 Food Service Systems Management 2
Organizational culture, behaviour and the management of human resources are examined. The planning and design of food service operations, including equipment selection, are reviewed. The procurement, production and storage of food in quantity are explored. Environmental and ethical considerations are discussed. 12 hours of Introductory Lab Tutorials and ten 6 hours labs – covering both first and second term are required for both Nutr 4013 and 4023. Prereq: Nutr 4013
 

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Physics (034-37-CRE)
New course
Phys 1553 Physics of Music
An introduction to physics and psychophysics of music.  Topics include pitch, loudness and timbre; music production including modes of oscillation of mechanical systems, resonance, feedback, transmission and reflection; human voice and ear; modern methods of sound production using electrical analogue devices and digital computers; room reverberation and acoustics.

Course deletion
Phys 4613 Experimental Physics 4

Program modification
Add Physics of Music, Phys 1553, to list of courses not counting towards major requirements.

Psychology (034-38-CRE)
Program modifications
We wish to simplify these breadth requirements by reducing the courses that can be used to fulfil them to the core courses offered at the second-year level
(From section on Department of Psychology core courses):
3. Psyc 2113 or Psyc 2123
4. Psyc 2133 or Psyc 2143
5. Psyc 2103 or Psyc 2153

Bachelor of Science with Double Major
Psychology as a first major: The psychology core (27h), 15h of Psyc, 9h of which must be at the 3000/4000 level
Psychology as a second major: The psychology core (27h), 9h of Psyc at the 3/4000 level
Bachelor of Science with Major in Psychology
The psychology core (27h)
a) 18h Psyc (with a 15h minor), 12h of which must be at the 3000/4000 level; or
b) 21h Psyc (with a 12h minor), 15h of which must be at the 3000/4000 level; or
c) 9h Psyc (with two 18h minors), all of which must be at the 3000/4000 level
C- or better is required in all courses offered to fulfil these requirements

Course modifications
Psyc 3353 Advanced Developmental Psychology
This course will involve an in-depth analysis of issues in developmental psychology.  The content will include both theoretical and current research perspectives in developmental psychology. Laboratory assignments will be used to demonstrate research methodologies, theories and research findings in developmental psychology through active involvement in small research projects. (1.5 h Lab) Prereq: Psyc 2023, 2153
Psyc 4053 Advanced Seminar in Psychopathology of Childhood
(course description remains the same, Prereq changes)  Prereq:  Psyc 2113, 2153.
Psyc 4123 Advanced Seminar in the Psychology of Gender
(Course description remains the same, remove all prerequisites)
 
 

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Faculty of Professional Studies

School of Business (034-39-CRE)
Program modification
Bachelor of Business Administration with Computer Science Required business courses (48h): see #1 of the requirements for Bachelor of Business Administration Required Computer Science courses (30h): Comp 1113, 1123, 2103, 2113, 2513, 2613, 2663, 3513, 3613, 3753, completed with a C- or better Required non-business courses (27h): Econ 1013, 1023, Comm 1213, 1223 (all with a C- grade or better), and Math 1213, 1223, 1413, 1423, 2433. 12h business or computer science electives 3h university electives (business or non-business) A minimum program GPA of 2.67 at the end of each academic year is required to remain in the BBA (Computer Science) program.

Course modifications
Busi 2053 Introductory General Accounting for Non Business Students becomes
Busi 2053 Introductory General Accounting An introduction to financial statements, including basic analysis, preparation and use in decision making Prereq: Busi 1703 with C- or better. Note: This course is not recognized within the BBA program or any program that requires Busi 2033. Credit may not be obtained for both Busi 2033 and Busi 2053
Busi 2213 Introductory Finance for Non-Business Students becomes
Busi 2213 Introductory Finance (title change only)
Busi 2413 Introductory Marketing for Non-Business Students becomes
Busi 2413 Introductory Marketing (title change only)
Busi 2753 Human Relations in Organizations for Non-Business Students becomes Busi 2753 Introductory Human Relations in Organizations (title change only)
Busi 4953 Business and Corporate Strategy (change in course description)
This course establishes a foundation in the area of strategy formulation, implementation and analysis. Students undertake industry analyses, construct industry value chains, examine mergers and acquisitions, conduct SWOT and scenario analyses, search out new disruptive technologies and use other analytical approaches while profiling the formal strategies of major public companies.
Busi 4963 Strategic Issues in Business (change in course description)
Increasingly, business managers must address concerns of constituents beyond traditional business borders. Through the examination of some of the most important and complex issues facing today's management, students will gain an understanding of strategic fit between business strategies and the external environment.

New course
Busi 2153 Overview of Business Processes
This course focuses on the core operational processes involved in the production and delivery of products and services.  Emphasizing basic quantitative analysis, the topics covered in the course include: process design and analysis, capacity analysis, facility layout, quality management, project management, scheduling, aggregate planning, supply chain management (SCM), inventory management, and just-in-time production (JIT) systems. Prereq: Busi 1703 with a mark of C- or better.
Note: this course is not recognized within the BBA program or any other program that requires Busi 3053.
 
 

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School of Education (034-40-CRE)
Course modifications
Educ 4103 Strategies in Teaching a Second Language (remove pre requisite)
The major focus will be teaching French as a second language. Course topics will be investigated in terms of theoretical foundations and classroom application. This course is normally taught in French.
Educ 4793 Curriculum Issues in French as Second Language (ESL) (change prerequisite)This course builds on the philosophical foundations of French as second language education developed in Educ 4103. It offers an opportunity for students to examine carefully the specific curricula they will encounter as teachers in the secondary public school setting. Prerequisite: Fran 4403 with minimum B- grade.

New courses
Educ 50E3 - Counselling Children and Adolescents
This coursed will examine issues and counselling interventions for children and adolescents.
Educ 50D3 - Professional Issues in Counselling
This course examines professional, legal, ethical and diversity issues related to practice and research in counselling. Personal beliefs, values and biases will be examined along with professional codes and standards of practice.
Educ 50C3 - School Counselling Programs
This course examines various and recent models of school counselling programs. The roles of various members of the school community will be addressed in reference to guidance curriculum and professional services.
Educ 5033 Nature, Methods and Objectives becomes
Educ 5033 Theories of Counselling.
Educ 5133 Communication and Human Relations becomes
Educ 5133 Counselling Skills
Educ 5583 Selected Counselling Strategies becomes
Educ 5583 Counselling Strategies and Interventions
Educ 5543 Vocational Development becomes
Educ 5543 Career and Life Planning Counselling
Educ 5003 Current Issues in Educational Psychology becomes
Educ 5003 Human Development and Learning
Educ 5066 Seminar and Practicum in Counselling (change in description)
This course involves a counselling practicum in an appropriate setting. Placements are chosen in consultation with the instructor. Students are expected to complete 100 hours of intensive supervised practice followed by 400 hours of continued practicum. The practicum is completed in a block format, normally  fours days a week (Tuesdays to Fridays) for 16 weeks. A seminar accompanies the practicum.
Prerequisites: Educ 5033 and 5133 and admission to the counselling program.

Course deletions:
Educ 5973 Site-based Management
Educ 5613 Labour Market Information for Counsellors
Educ 5573 Methods and Materials for Vocational Development

Program modification:
Part-Time Study
Candidates may complete requirements for Master of Education programs through part-time study. Selected graduate courses in education are offered on a five-year rotation

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through the Division of Distance and Continuing Education (DCDE). It is the student's responsibility to consult the rotation and plan programs so that all requirements are completed. Students interested in part-time study should obtain a copy of the rotation from the DCDE and to be placed on the mailing list for calendars. Part-time students enrolled in the Counselling Program should plan a year in advance for the required 500 hour block practicum.

Master of Education (Counselling) (48hr)
Core required courses(33hr)Educ 5033, 5066, 5133, 5303, 5513, 5543, 5583, 5623, 5003, 50D3.
Elective courses (15h course route: 6h thesis route)
Electives selected from graduate courses offered by either the school or approved graduate courses offered by other department or schools.
Students doing the thesis MEd will choose Educ 5966 and 5113 or 5523
Students interested in school counselling are encouraged to select from the following courses: Educ 5323, 5523 or 5113, 5553, 5563, 5593, 50E3, 50C3, 5233, Soci 5203.
Students interested in agency counselling are encouraged to select from the following courses: Educ 5323, 5523 or 5113, 5553, 5563, 5593, 5233.

School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology (034-41-CRE)
New Course
Recr 4083 Sustainable Tourism Planning and Development
Principles and practices of sustainable tourism planning and development will be examined within the context of heritage tourism, ecotourism and adventure tourism. The role of the community, stakeholders and partnerships, and government and industry will be analyzed in terms of sustainable tourism planning, development and policy formulation. When possible, students will work on applied tourism projects.
Prereq: Recr 1233 and one additional tourism course or permission of instructor

Deleted courses
RECR 4023 Senior Seminar
RECR 4063 Leisure and Spirituality
RECR 4353 Community Tourism:  Destination Studies

Course modifications
Recr1213 Learning Resources (course description change)
An introduction to the recreation management program, to the university, to university skills, to leisure studies, and to the processes of research and critical thinking and writing about issues in the field. Participation in a 1.5 hour orientation laboratory is required.
Recr 2093 History of Recreation & Parks in Canada becomes
Recr 3193 History of Recreation & Parks in Canada
An exploration of the historical development of recreation and park delivery systems in Canada since 1800, within the context of the social, political and economic environments that drive the establishment and development of the system. Pre-req: Recr 2113
Recr 4453 Community Tourism Development becomes
Recr 3453 Community Tourism
An examination of the principles and issues related to sustainable community tourism in terms of community development, product development, impact assessment and management, and marketing

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strategies. Regional, national and international case studies will emphasize both conceptual and applied dimensions of heritage and nature/adventure-based community tourism.
Prereq: Recr 1233 or permission of the instructor
Recr 4996 Honours Thesis
This course requires the student to propose and carry out a research study under the supervision of an approved supervisor and submit a thesis in accordance with the SRMK Honours Program Guidelines and in a format approved by the Honours Committee of Senate.
Kine 2513 Fundamental Movement becomes
Kine 1513 Fundamental Movement
An exploration of fundamental movement pattern, such as running, skipping, jumping, rolling, throwing, catching, striking, etc., that develop in early childhood and form the basis of movement technique in sport and physical activity settings.  Students will observe, analyze, and experience movement techniques from a variety of activities.  (1½ h lab).
Kine 3033 Biomechanics 1 becomes
Kine 2033 Biomechanics 1
An introduction to the biomechanics of human movement, including kinematics and kinetics of the musculoskeletal system and mechanics of muscle contraction.  Practical examples from sport, rehabilitation and the workplace will be discussed.  The lab component will demonstrate these concepts and introduce methods used to quantify the mechanical aspect of human motion.  (2h lab)  Prereq:  Kine 1413 and Kine 1513.
Kine 4783 Sport and Society (change in description and pre requisites)
This advanced course takes an in-depth look at social theories and issues relevant to understanding how sport, physical activity and other social
institutions come together and impact our social worlds in Canada and elsewhere.
Prereq: KINE 2253 or RECR 1243 and at least 3rd year standing in BKin/BRM
Kine 4996 Honours Thesis (change in description)
This course requires the student to propose and carry out a research study under the supervision of an approved supervisor and submit a thesis in accordance with the SRMK Honours Program Guidelines and in a format approved by the Honours Committee of Senate.
Srmk 2383 Introduction to Sport Management
This course is designed to examine the various management aspects involved with sport, sport delivery systems, and issues related to amateur and professional sport organization. The course will provide students with information on career possibilities and market diversity.
Prereq: second year BKin/BRM standing or permission of the school.
 

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The Senate Archives Committee would like to make two recommendations for consideration by the Acadia University Senate:
1.      In recognition of the managerial role that the Deputy University Archivist plays in the University Archives, the Senate Archives Committee recommends that the Deputy University Archivist be made a member of the Senate Archives Committee.
2.      In recognition that the activities and deliberations of all the committees of the Acadia University Senate are critical to the functioning of the University, the Senate Archives Committee recommends that the Secretary or Chair of each Committee sends its records to the University Archives for permanent preservation.  The  following  Records Retention and Disposition Schedule identifies the types of records considered to have enduring, historic value, as well as the timing of their transfer.

ACADIA UNIVERSITY SENATE
Senate Committee Records
Series comprises records created and used to support the activities and deliberations of the various committees established by Senate.  Includes committees with delegated Senate authority and advisory committees.  Records include minutes, agendas, correspondence, reports, and supporting papers.
The records should be grouped by Committee and arranged chronologically by meeting date.
Note that record-keeping responsibilities for each committee vary according to committee composition.
Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR)  Committee Chair or Secretary
Retention Periods
Records Active retention (in office)
Semi-Active
Total Retention Final Disposition

OPR paper files
AY + 3 years
0
AY + 3 years Transfer to Archives for Permanent Retention
Non-OPR paper copies AY or when no longer needed 0 AY or when no longer needed Destruction
Key
AY = Academic Year
 

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The Vice-President (Academic) moves that a special Fall Convocation be held on October 2, 2004,  in honour of the installation of Dr. Gail Dinter- Gottlieb as President of Acadia University.