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Notice of Meeting
Dalhousie University Senate

Monday, March 13, 2017
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 February 27, 2017 Senate Meeting

2.2 Nomination: Senate faculty representative, Board of Governors, Term July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020*

3. Matters Arising from the February 27, 2017 Senate Meeting Minutes

4. Steps to Make Diversity and Inclusion a Reality

Presenter: Judy MacDonald, Interim Director, School of Social Work
Re: Strategic Priority 5.2 Foster a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness

FOR APPROVAL

5. Senate Nominating Committee:

Nomination for Senate Vice Chair (Student Affairs) – Tanya Packer, Faculty of Health Professions
Presenter: Carolan McLarney, Chair, Senate Nominating Committee

FOR DISCUSSION

6.  Presentation: Strategic Priority 3.1

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

7. Sexual Violence Strategy: Update

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

8. Reports:

8.1 Chair of Senate’s Report

8.2 President’s Report

8.3 DSU President’s Report

8.4 Questions for Reports

9. Question Period

10. Other Business