Today@Dal

Notice of Meeting
Dalhousie University Senate

Monday, September 12, 2016
3:00pm ‐ 5:00pm

University Hall, Macdonald Building
Studley Campus, Halifax

Agenda

1. Approval of Agenda

2. Consent Agenda

2.1 Approval of Draft Minutes of June 13, 2016 Senate Meeting*

2.2 Senate Nominating Committee: Slate of Senate Standing Committee Nominations*

3. Matters Arising from the June 13, 2016 Senate Minutes

4. Chair of Senate’s Report

5. Provost Report

6. Steps to Make Diversity and Inclusion a Reality*

Re: Strategic Priority 5.2 Foster a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness

FOR DISCUSSION

7. Senate Review of the Faculty of Computer Science*

Presenters: Andrew Rau Chaplain, Dean, Faculty of Computer Science and Frank Palermo, Chair, Senate Review Committee
Re: Strategic Priority 1.4 Embark on strategic program reviews to enhance the effectiveness & student focus of our program offerings

8. Student Retention Report

Presenters: Fiona Black, Associate Vice President, Academic and Anne Forrestall, Senior Assistant Vice Provost
Re: Strategic Priority 1.1 Increase Retention and Degree Completion

9. Ombudsperson Report

Presenter: Arig al Shaibah, Vice-Provost Student Affairs
Re: Strategic Priority 1.3 Strengthen Student Experience, Leadership Development and Additional Support for our Locally Diverse and International Students

10. Status Report: Human Rights, Equity & Harassment Prevention Office*

Presenter: Arig al Shaibah, Vice-Provost Student Affairs
Re: Strategic Priority 5.2 Foster a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness

11. Question Period

12. Other Business