Today@Dal

Notice of Meeting

Dalhousie University Senate

Monday, December 12, 2016

3:00pm ‐ 5:00pm

Theatre A, Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, Carleton Campus, Halifax

Agenda

1. Approval of Agenda

2. Consent Agenda

2.1 Approval of Draft Minutes of November 28, 2016 Senate Meeting*

2.2 Senate Nominating Committee: SPGC appointment

3. Matters Arising from the November 28, 2016 Senate Meeting Minutes

FOR DISCUSSION

5. Truth and Reconciliation Commission Update*
Presenters: Fiona Black, Associate Vice President, Academic
Amy Bombay, Professor, Faculty of Health Professions
Re: Strategic Priority 5.2 - Foster a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness

6. Update on Strategic Priority 3.1
Presenters: Stephen Hartlen,  Assistant Vice-President (Industry Relations) & Executive Director
Martha Crago, Vice President, Research
Matt Hebb, Assistant Vice-President Government Relations
Re: Strategic Priority 3.1 - Contribute to cultural and economic vitality, locally and globally, by fostering creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship

7. Question Period

7.1 Question 2016-02*

8. Reports:

8.1 Steps to Make Diversity and Inclusion a Reality
Presenter: Michelle Williams, Schulich School of Law
Re: Strategic Priority 5.2 Foster a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness

8.2 Chair of Senate’s Report

8.3 Provost’s Report

8.4 Questions for Reports

9. Other Business