A meeting of the Senate of Acadia University occurred on Monday, 13 February 2006, beginning at
4:07 p.m. with Chair Ian Wilks presiding and 45 members present.
 

1)   Minutes of the Meeting of 9 January 2006	It was moved by L. McDonald and seconded by R. Perrins that the minutes of Monday, 9 January 2006 be approved.    MOTION WAS CARRIED.
2) Announcements and    Communications    a) From the Chair       -re Regrets           -re Visitors           -re Agenda                   -re Senate Membership	Regrets were received from S. Bondrup-Nielsen, D. Brodeur, A. Franceschet, H. Hopkins, A. Irving, and P. Vanelli.   Guest in attendance at this meeting was:  S. Donovan of the VP (Academic) Office.   The Chair noted that there was one handout to the agenda:  From the Curriculum Committee was attachments for Item 4)b).   I. Wilks noted that the 10 April 2006 meeting would be held at 10:00 a.m. in BAC 132 as classes would be finished by that date.  There was no objection.   L. McDonald announced that Dr. Robert Wilson has resigned from the Senate and introduced his replacement, Dr. Christopher Killacky.
c) From the Vice-President       (Academic)       - re Ad hoc Committee on         Strategic Plan Report                   - re Learning Commons                   - re Dean of Research &         Graduate Studies	R. Nilson gave an update on the Senate's ad hoc Committee on the Strategic Plan Report of 27 September 2005.  This group has met four times a week since the Christmas break, been productive, and included interesting discussion.  He said that Senators' concerns have been incorporated in the new draft which faculty would review before it came to Senate in March.    The VP(A) noted that all individuals on the various committees of the Learning Commons met to address important issues on January 31.  Three Senate representatives are on the Commons Steering Committee which would receive procedure and policy recommendations from the four Commons' Committees.   A report to Senate, by the end of April, is the goal of this Steering Committee.     R. Nilson reported that the Dean of Research & Graduates position was not filled as of this date.
3) Business Arising From the    Minutes      a) Nominating Committee -          Membership of ad hoc         Committee on Students         with Learning Disabilities         (056-48-SLD)	It was moved by A. Quéma and seconded by J. Roscoe that Senate create an ad hoc committee on students with learning disabilities with the following names for the positions listed in the Senate Nominating Committee Report: Senator from each Faculty: -  Tony Thomson, Faculty of Arts -  Susan Markham-Starr, Faculty of Professional Studies -  Svetlana Barkanova, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science Students involved in the Learning Disability Panel: -  Tara Loughnane -  Megan Pearson Student Senator: -  Josh Gould Representative from the School of Education: - Debra Day   The Chair called for further nominations three times and hearing none, declared nominations cease.   MOTION WAS CARRIED.   I. Wilks asked that these committee members remain after this meeting and decide on a first meeting date when a committee chair would be designated.
4) New Business    a) Acadia Divinity College       - Curriculum Changes         (056-49-DIV)	It was moved by L. McDonald and seconded by B. Matthews that the Acadia Divinity College curriculum changes as attached to today's agenda be approved.   MOTION WAS CARRIED.
b) Curriculum Committee -       Faculty of Pure &       Applied Science       AND Professional       Studies (056-50-CRE)	It was moved by G. Iwama and seconded by E. Johnston that the curriculum change for the Math program as attached to today's agenda be approved (APPENDIX A).   MOTION WAS CARRIED.   It was moved by W. McLeod and seconded by G. Ness that the curriculum changes for the Recreation Management program as attached to today's agenda be approved (APPENDIX A).   G. Ness noted that the implemention of the new program in this motion eliminated the need for RECR 3020 and 3030; therefore, these courses should have been removed from the outline on the pg 2.   MOTION WAS CARRIED AS AMENDED.
4) c) Honorary Degrees         Committee - Honorary         Degrees Nominations          (056-51-HOD)                                             - Professor Emeritus       Nominations (056-52-HOD)	I. Wilks clarified the procedure for the Professor Emeritus designation as one of the nominees was a member of the Senate and at this meeting.  Therefore, during discussion, B. Matthews would exit and return to take part in the secret ballot.    G. Dinter-Gottlieb spoke to this motion and noted that this is the second report, this academic year, from the Honorary Degrees Committee; but, the first report with nominations for Professor Emeritus.    She briefly outlined the nominations for Honorary Degrees as attached to today's agenda (Senators' copies only).     G. Dinter-Gottlieb then spoke to the nominations for Professor Emeritus and noted that although the new rules state a nomination was to be made within three years of retiring; some on the list were held in abeyance while the rules were being review; therefore, are considered at this time.   A secret ballot was held and all nominations recommended in this report were accepted.
d) Research & Graduate       Studies Committee -       Proposed Restructuring of       Senate R&GS Committee       (056-53-RGS)	It was moved by W. Bedingfield and seconded by J. Gould that the proposed re-structure of the Senate committees responsible for graduate programs, honours programs, and research; as attached to today's agenda, be approved.   The following friendly amendment was accepted:  pg 1 Senate Committee on Research under Composition, replace "one librarian" with "one professional librarian elected by the members of the University Community holding appointments as professional librarians".   The following friendly amendment was accepted:  pg 1 Senate Committee on Research under Composition, add "Faculty of Theology" before "Faculty of Arts".   The following friendly amendment was accepted:  pg 1 Council of Graduate Studies under Composition, after "elected by the Graduate Student Association," add "a graduate student from the Faculty of Theology elected by the Acadia Divinity College Student Association,".   The following friendly amendment was accepted:  pg 1 Council of Graduate Studies Composition, change "VP of the SRC" to "VP Academic of the ASU".   The following friendly amendment was accepted:  pg 2 Senate Honours Committee Terms of Reference (a) to read:  "To review policies governing Honours theses regularly and to recommend changes to Senate as necessary."   Much discussion was held regarding this proposal with the following points brought forth: ٠  Proposed Council of Graduate Studies would not be a Senate  Committee. ٠  Chair felt this proposal would be giving up Senate powers and Senators should be sensitive to this.  Councils need not come to Senate for approval of policy and procedure under their venue. ٠  W. Bedingfield felt the office of R&GS was well able to handle   the administrative task of dealing with honours theses. ٠  There are approximately 15 units which offer an honours program. ٠  Some Senators felt this was a substantial change and unless there is a  pressing need should wait until the new Dean is appointed.  The Chair cautioned that a new Dean would not be as knowledgeable as many at this meeting and would require time to evaluated such a proposal; whereas, Senators should be able to make a decision and expect a new Dean to follow the plan. ٠  A. Quéma noted that the honours programs have coordinators as well, so why not use the same format for both Honours and Graduate Studies? ٠  P. Corkum appreciated the discussion, but wondered if this proposal should go to the Senate By-Laws Committee to investigate the formation of such a council with further comments channelled through this committee. ٠  The Chair noted that this proposal would go to the By-Laws Committee only if it was accepted today.  To form a Council may need the approval of the Board of Governors. ٠  W. Bedingfield felt this proposal gave all units, offering a graduate program, a voice in their curriculum decision making. ٠  P. Cabilio recalled that the Faculty Councils were formed in the early 1980's, based on the Committee on Committees and the Corbett Reports. ٠  A. Quéma thought this proposal lead to a devolution of power, not a loss of power.  A mechanism to establish a relationship between such a council and the Senate Committee would be the way to go.  Similarly, curriculum changes are proposed by departments and are filtered through Faculty Councils and submitted to Senate for approval. ٠  J. Roscoe felt this proposal should be handed over to the By-Laws Committee at this time to ensure that what we do fits in with the Constitution & By Laws of the Senate. ٠  R. Nilson felt this proposal was brought forward to provide Acadia students with the best possible graduate program of research.   It was moved by R. Raeside and seconded by D. Piper that the "Council of Graduate Studies" read "Senate Committee on Graduate Studies" in this proposal.   It was moved by P. Cabilio and seconded by J. Roscoe that this proposal be referred to the Senate By-Laws Committee with special consideration given to "Council" versus "Senate Committee" on Graduate Studies.   I. Wilks explained that once the By-Laws Committee's opinion on the implication of changing this Senate "committee" to a "council" is received and considered and accepted, it would go back to the By-Laws Committee to be written up in the Constitution & By-Laws of the Senate.  Also, once this motion is dealt with, the previous two motions would be considered.   MOTION WAS CARRIED.
4) Adjournment	W. McLeod moved this meeting be adjourned.  It was 5:45 p.m.
_________________________________ D. Murphy, Recording Secretary
Page 1/APPENDIX A SenateMinutes/13Feb06/Item4)b) 056-50-CRE   From the Senate Curriculum Committee: Proposed curriculum changes: Faculty of Pure and Applied Science: Change in course title Math 1613 - General Linear Algebra and Calculus for Business and Economics becomes Math 1613 - General Linear Algebra and Calculus for Business   Faculty of Professional Studies: New course Recr 4006 Students will develop and apply recreation leadership and management skills through a 6 week full time placement in a community agency and/or professional setting which is selected and developed based on their individual interests. The course will include selection, preparation and reflection on the placement.   Revised program: Bachelor of Recreation Management (current program description): Courses in Leisure Studies Core: Recr 1013, 1213, 1223, 1243, 1253, 1263, 2013, 2113, 2513 (formerly 3043), 2523 (formerly 3013), 3033, 3113, 4033, 4043 (42h) Courses in the Management Core: 18h of Busi courses determined by the School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology and the School of Business.  Courses in the Liberal Education Core: 27h of arts or science courses taken at the direction of the school.   Bachelor of Recreation Management • Leisure studies core (42h) • Management core (18h) • Liberal education core (27h) • Communication courses: Comm 1213, 1223 (6h) • 27h of electives at the direction of the school to represent either a BRM individualized program or a concentration (27h) • Non-credit requirements: Recr 2020, 3020, 3030, 4010. Recr 2020 must be completed during the first year in the program. • Grades of C- or better are required in the leisure studies cores, the management core, and Comm 1213, 1223. • A minimum program GPA of 2.00 is required to be eligible to graduate.   Bachelor of Recreation Management with Honours • Leisure studies core (42h) • Management core (18h) • Liberal education core (27h) • Communication courses: Comm 1213, 1223 (6h) • 27h electives at the direction of the school including Recr 4996 and 21h electives, to represent either a BRMH individualized program or a concentration. Honours students must complete a 3h approved research course as part of the 21h electives • Non-credit requirements: Recr 2020, 3020, 3030, 4010. Recr 2020 must be completed during the first year in the program. Page 2/APPENDIX A SenateMinutes/13Feb06/Item4)b) 056-50-CRE   • A GPA of 3.0 is required in the courses in the leisure studies core. Grades of C- or better are required in the management core and Comm 1213, 1223. • A minimum program GPA of 3.00 is required to be eligible to graduate in the honours program.   Bachelor of Recreation management (new program description): Courses in Leisure Studies Core: Recr 1213, 1223, 1243, 1253, 1263, 2013, 2113, 2513 (formerly 3043), 2523 (formerly 3013), 3033, 4123 (formerly 3113), 4033, 4043, 4006 (45h) Courses in the Management Core: 18h of Busi courses determined by the School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology and the School of Business. Courses in the Liberal Education Core: 27h of arts or science courses taken at the direction of the school.   Bachelor of Recreation Management • Leisure studies core (45h) • Management core (18h) • Liberal education core (27h) • Communication courses: Comm 1213, 1223 (6h) • 24h of electives at the direction of the school to represent either a BRM individualized program or a concentration (24h) • Non-credit requirements: Recr 2020, (3020, 3030 removed at senate), 4010. Recr 2020 must be completed during the first year in the program. • Grades of C- or better are required in the leisure studies cores, the management core, and Comm 1213, 1223. • A minimum program GPA of 2.00 is required to be eligible to graduate.   Bachelor of Recreation Management with Honours • Leisure studies core (45h) • Management core (18h) • Liberal education core (27h) • Communication courses: Comm 1213, 1223 (6h) • 24h electives at the direction of the school including Recr 4996 and 18h electives, to represent either a BRMH individualized program or a concentration. Honours students must complete a 3h approved research course as part of the 18h electives • Non-credit requirements: Recr 2020, (3020, 3030 removed at senate), 4010. Recr 2020 must be completed during the first year in the program. • A GPA of 3.0 is required in the courses in the leisure studies core. Grades of C- or better are required in the management core and Comm 1213, 1223. • A minimum program GPA of 3.00 is required to be eligible to graduate in the honours program.