Today@Dal

Notice of Meeting

Dalhousie University Senate

Monday, May 14, 2018

3:00pm ‐ 5:00pm

Theatre B, Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building

Carleton Campus, Halifax

Agenda

Precis: 1. Approval of Agenda

2. Consent Agenda
2.1. 2.1 Approval of Draft Minutes of April 09, 2018 Senate Meeting

3. Matters Arising from the April 09, 2018 Senate Meeting Minutes 

4. 4.1 Steps to Make Diversity and Inclusion a Reality 
Presenter: Barb Hamilton-Hinch
Re: Strategic Priority 5.2 Foster a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness

4.2 Steps to increase student retention 
Presenter: Pemberton Cyrus, Faculty of Engineering
Re: Strategic Priority 1.1 Increase retention and degree completion

FOR APPROVAL
5.Senate Academic Programs and Research Committee
New Program: MSc. In Business
Presenters: Kevin Hewitt, Chair of Senate
Sylvain Charlebois, Faculty of Management
Benoit Aubert, Faculty of Management
Mike Smit, Faculty of Management

6. Senate Planning and Governance Committee:
6.1 Sexualized Violence Policy and Companion Documents
• New Draft Sexualized Violence Policy 
• Terminated Sexual Harassment Policy
• Revised Code of Student Conduct 
• Revised SDC Jurisdiction and Procedures
• Revised SDC Terms of Reference
Presenter: Tanya Packer, Senate Vice Chair, Student Affairs

7. Reports:
7.1 Chair of Senate’s Report
7.2 President’s Report
7.3 Questions for Reports

8. Question Period
9. Other Business