Today@Dal

Notice of Meeting

Dalhousie University Senate

Monday, February 11, 2019

3:00pm ‐ 5:00pm

Theatre A, Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building

Carleton Campus, Halifax

Agenda​

Precis: 1. Approval of Agenda
2. Consent Agenda
2.1 Approval of Draft Minutes of January 28, 2019 Senate Meeting
3. Matters Arising from the January 28, 2019 Senate Meeting Minutes
4. Steps to Make Diversity and Inclusion a Reality
Presenter: Margot Latimer, Professor, School of Nursing
Re: Strategic Priority 5.2 - Foster a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness

FOR DISCUSSION
5. 5.1 Student Success Strategy
Presenters: Susan Spence, Vice Provost, Planning and Analytics and Leanne French-Munn, Assistant Vice Provost, Planning and Strategy
Re: Strategic Priorities 1.1 - Increase retention and degree completion, 1.2 - Focus on strategic student recruitment based on discipline, level and diversity; and 1.3 - Strengthen student experience, leadership development and additional support for our locally diverse and international students
5.2 On Track Program
Presenter: Anne Forrestall, Assistant Vice Provost, Student Affairs
Re: Strategic Priority 1.1 - Increase retention and degree completion
5.3 University Ranking
Presenter: Susan Spence, Vice Provost, Planning and Analytics
Re: Strategic Priority 4.3 - Develop a plan to secure and maintain top 200 status
6. Reports:
6.1 Chair of Senate’s Report
6.2 Provost’s Report
6.3 Questions for Reports
7. Question Period
8. Other Business