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THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG SENATE

OPEN AGENDA Wednesday, January 30, 2013

10:30 a.m. Page

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agendaa) January 30 Open Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of December 18, 2012a) December 18 Minutes

4. Remarks of the Chair

5. Reports

5.1. Student Services Committeea) Memo from Student Services

b) Addition to Senate Approved List for Bachelor of Education Admission - For Approval

c) Awards and Amendments - For Information

d) Religious Holidays/Dates - For Information

5.2. Curriculum Committeea) New Course Proposals - For Approval

6. Other Business

7. Motion to Enter Closed Session

8. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of December 18, 2012

9. Reports

10. Other Business

11. Adjournment

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The University of Winnipeg Senate Agenda

January 30, 2013 Convocation Hall

10:30 a.m. (Open Session)

1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of December 18, 2012 4. Remarks of Chair 5. Reports (a) Student Services Committee

(i) Addition to Senate Approved List for Bachelor of Education Admission – For Approval (ii) Awards and Amendments – For Information (iii) Religious Holidays/Dates – For Information

(b) Curriculum Committee (i) New Course Proposals – For Approval

6. Other Business 7. Motion to Enter Closed Session

(Closed Session)

8. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of December 18, 2012 9. Reports 10. Other Business 11. Adjournment

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THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG (the “University”)

Meeting of the Senate held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.

(OPEN SESSION)

PRESENT: J. Anchan, R. Anderson, A. Ata, L. Axworthy, T. Babcock, B. Balan, J. Barter-Moulaison, N. Besner, L. Bosc, E. Byard, J. Clark, J. Currie, P. Cyrenne, X. Dong, C. DuGuay, L. Edmund, D. Fitzpatrick, Z. Fleisher, M. Golden, D. Goltz, P. Greenhill, K. Harlos, T. Hidichuk, M. Hohner, W. Josephson, J. Kearns, S. Kirby, S. Kreiner, R. Loewen, J. Machin-Lucas, R. Martin, G. Moulaison, G. O’Farrell, O. Oellermann, M. Owen, D. Peachey, P. Pearson, J. Pelletier, L. Repski, C. Rifkind, M. Ruiz, M. Ruml, S. Sampert, B. Savickey, L. Sexsmith, E. Sibanda, L. Sokal, D. Telles-Langdon, A. Turner, M. Vachon, D. Vanderwel, D. Vincent, M. Warmbrod, A. Wiebe, A. Yeung PRESENT WITH CONSENT OF THE SENATE: G. Bergeron, D. Blair, E. Brownstone, T. Einarson, J. Forsey, F. Green, P. Hossack, K. Holland, C. Morrison, J. Muir, D. Radi, J. Read, M. Reimer, C. Russell, J. Stewart REGRETS: S. Albert, J. Ameis, J. Babb, N. Bhangu, M. Bird, B. Bolster, M. Brolley, J. Cahill, P. Campbell, S. Carter, L. Dietrick, G. Farthing, J. Franck, A. Freund, C. Froese-Klassen, M. Fultz, S. Kohm, K. Kramar, D. Kumaragamage, C. Labrecque, S. Liao, S. Lingle, H. Loewen, M. MacKinnon, A. Menzies, R. Patterson, S. Peou, R. Rempel, I. Roksandic, M. Roksandic, O. Siddiqui, J. Silver, R. Sliver, H. Snell, A. Snyder, E. Stewart, J. Treller, T. Visentin, M. Weinrath, A. Welter, K. Zelmer, J. Zupko L. Axworthy acted as Chair of the meeting and C. Morrison acted as Secretary. Notice of Meeting having been given and a quorum of Senators being present, the Chair declared the meeting to be properly constituted for the transaction of business. 1. Approval of Agenda L. Axworthy tabled the Agenda. On a motion by G. O’Farrell and seconded by P. Pearson:

RESOLVED THAT the Agenda be approved.

Carried .

2. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of November 2 1, 2012 L. Axworthy tabled the Minutes of the Meeting of November 21, 2012. On a motion by G. O’Farrell and seconded by D. Telles-Langon:

RESOLVED THAT the Minutes of Meeting of November 21, 2012 be approved.

Carried . 3. Remarks of the Chair

L. Axworthy’s remarks included the following:

- shared grief and sadness on behalf of the University, with respect to the loss of N. Marquez-Greene and J. Greene’s daughter Ana, in Newtown, CT;

- the establishment of a $10,000 fund in honour of T. Kinew; - the Faculty of Business and Economics announced its new Chair in Co-operative Enterprises,

which is a position unique in Canada, and the first of its kind in Manitoba; - J. Distasio presented at a conference of American Deans in Seattle, focusing on downtown

campuses and the challenges and successes of development in the downtown;


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2 - J. Currie and J. Zupko gave lectures and participated in a panel at the day long Science &

Theology: lectures on two modes of inquiry, held on November 3 at St. Margaret’s Church; - D. Blair is in discussions with the Faculty of Theology, and others, on a course spanning

science and theology; - the Oral History Centre signed a $500,000 contract with the Aboriginal Healing Foundation; - the University has opened the new Eckhardt-Gramatté Library.

4. Committee Reports

(a) Academic Planning Committee

(i) Kinesiology and Applied Health Honours Proposal

G. McDonald presented the proposal. Following a brief discussion, on a motion by D. Telles-Langdon and seconded by S. Kirby:

RESOLVED THAT the Honours Kinesiology and Applied Health program be approved.

Carried .

(ii) Restaurant and Food Services Entrepreneurship Diploma Program C. Russell presented the proposal, on behalf of the Academic Planning Committee. A concern was raised regarding the financial information was presented. E. Brownstone noted that the fee was established jointly between Winnipeg Technical College, and the University, and covers the entire length of the program. On a motion by K. Harlos and seconded by G. O’Farrell:

RESOLVED THAT the Restaurant and Food Services Entrepreneurship Diploma Program be approved.

Carried , with 6 opposing.

(b) Student Services Committee

(i) Transfer Credits from Non-AUCC Institutions C. Russell presented the proposal. On a motion duly moved and seconded:

RESOLVED THAT the Admission and Readmission section of the University’s General Calendar be revised to reflect the following (in bold): Students normally must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of one year (30 credit hours) of study with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 (C+) or higher. Faculties or departments may institute policies tha t allow for alternate conditions for transfer credit for studen ts. Such policies will be provided to the Admissions Office in writing in ord er to expedite appropriate credit for affected students.

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(ii) New Awards and Amendments K. Holland presented the new awards and amendments. A minor editorial change was noted. On a motion by M. Hohner and seconded by D. Peachey:

RESOLVED THAT the new awards and amendments, as presented, be approved.

Carried . (iii) Process for Approving New Awards K. Holland presented the proposal, with respect to the award approve process. On a motion by S. Kirby and seconded by J. Pelletier: RESOLVED THAT the Senate Student Services Committee be authorized to have the ability to approve new awards on behalf of Senate; and FURTHER RESOLVED THAT new awards will come to Senate Executive and Senate as a report for “information only” on a monthly basis, to be followed by an annual report from the Director of Awards and Financial Aid to Senate each June; and FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Senate Standing Rules be amended to reflect the foregoing, as needed.

Carried .

(c) Curriculum Committee (i) New Course Proposals J. Harris presented the new course proposals, and thanked the Curriculum Committee, and J. Benson, for their work. She noted that two courses, PHIL-3515 Topics in Political Philosophy and PHIL-3516 Topics in Applied Political Philosophy are still pending approval, and will not be a part of this package. B. Savickey spoke against the Changes to Major/Degree Requirements for Philosophy. Following a brief discussion, it was suggested that the Philosophy section of the Curriculum package be tabled. J. Harris advised that she would follow up on this item. On a motion by P. Pearson and seconded by J. Kearns:

RESOLVED THAT the new course proposals, with the exception of the Philosophy section, be approved.

Carried . (ii) Experimental Courses J. Harris presented the experimental courses, for information.



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5. Revision to Fair Dealing Policy S. Kirby presented the Fair Dealing Policy for Universities, and gave an overview of the change which is being requested. J. Tooth advised of the educational sessions which would be provided for staff and faculty, in the new year. It was noted that several terms in the policy will need to be clarified. J. Tooth confirmed that the intent is to refine the policy, so that it is relevant to each department. On a motion by S. Kirby and seconded by S. Sampert:

RESOLVED THAT the Fair Dealing Policy be adopted, with #2 of the current policy being replaced with:

“Bibliographic information (cite the source) must be provided when copying or communicating short excerpts from a copyright-protected work under this Fair Dealing Policy for all of the purposes cited in #1.”

Carried .

6. Motion to Enter Closed Session On a motion by D. Fitzpatrick and seconded by M. Owen: RESOLVED THAT the meeting move into closed session.

Carried .

Chair Secretary




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OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

MEMORANDUM TO: Members of Senate FROM: Senate Student Services Committee RE: Current Topics in 1st Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies 40S DATE: January 3, 2013

The admission average for High School Applicants to the Bachelor of Education Integrated program is calculated using courses from the Senate Approved list that appears below.

SENATE APPROVED LIST Accounting Systems 40S Français 40S Music 40S (One of Band, Anglais 40S French 40S Choral, Guitar, Strings, Art 40S German 40S or Private Music Option) Biology 40S Hebrew 40S Ojibway 41G Chemistry 40S History Western Civ 40S Physics 40S Chinese (Cantonese) 41G Geography 40S Polish 40S Chinese (Mandarin) 40S Italian 40S Portuguese 40S Computer Science 40S Japanese 40S Psychology 40S Cree 41G Latin 40S Saulteaux 41G Drama 40S Law 40S Spanish 40S Economics 40S Mathematics: Applied or Ukrainian 40S English 40 (2 credits) Pre-Calculus 40S World Issues 40S Family Studies 40S NOTE: Consumer Mathematics 40S Filipino 40S is NOT an approved course Current Topics in 1st Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies 40S has been implemented by the provincial Department of Education, and is already acceptable as a Grade 12-level subject for general admission. We have received requests from the school system that it be included on our “Senate Approved List,” and this addition to the list is approved by the Faculty of Education. Therefore the Senate Student Services Committee recommends the following motion, that

Current Topics in 1st Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies 40S be added to the Senate Approved List, and may be used in the calculation of admission averages for the Bachelor of Education Integrated program.

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MEMORANDUM To: Members of Senate From: Kam Holland, Director of Awards and Financial Aid Date: Thursday, January 03, 2013 Re: For Information - Approval of New Awards

The following new awards were approved at Senate Student Services Committee on Monday December 17, 2012.

• The John Roberts Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Research • Dave Anderson Award • Keith Cooper Award • Most Valuable Player Award • Radisson Rookie of the Year Award • Athlete of the Year Award • Thomas J. Kendall Award • Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada Student Award • Bill Wedlake Most Improved Player Award • Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP/SCPE) Undergraduate

Student Medal The following award amendments were approved at Senate Student Services Committee on Monday December 17, 2012:

• Robert Painchaud Memorial Scholarship in Canadian History

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Awards and Amendments - For Information


Senate Approval Briefing for New Awards AWARD NAME: Dave Anderson Award FUND NUMBER: N/A DATE ESTABLISHED: September 2000

FUND TYPE: N/A DATE OF FIRST AWARD: September 2000

LEVEL OF AWARD: Undergraduate NUMBER OF AWARDS: 1

VALUE OF AWARD(S): $0 TYPE OF AWARD: Award

TIMING OF AWARD: In-Course FUNDING RECEIVED TO DATE:

EXPECTED FUTURE FUNDING:

AWARD DESCRIPTION: This award is given to a “super friend” of Wesmen Athletics. A “super friend” is someone that has gone above and beyond to support Wesmen Athletics, and have worked behind the scenes and made important contributions to the success of Wesman programs. This award is for the unsung heroes of the Wesman, who typically do not get the recognition that athletes, coaches and administration often do.

APPLICATION PROCESS: According to The University of Winnipeg Office of Awards and Financial Aid.

SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will conform to The University of Winnipeg Senate’s Condition of Eligibility for Awards. Student enrolment status is as determined by The University of Winnipeg Senate. Selections are made by the Departmental of Athletics.

ADMINISTRATION OF FUND: It is understood that the University of Winnipeg Foundation will discharge all of its obligations with respect to the disbursement of the funded amount in connection with the award by a gift of the funded amount to The University of Winnipeg for the purpose of the University determining the selection of the award recipient and all other aspects of the award including the payment of the funded amount to the recipient. The University will determine procedures for the selection of the award recipients and all other aspects of the award, taking into consideration the wishes of the donor as shown in the following document. OFFICE USE ONLY: The University of Winnipeg Senate Approval Date: (dd/mm/yy)

o Original kept by Awards and Financial Aid o Copy to The University of Winnipeg Foundation o Copy to Office of the President o Copy to Legal Counsel




Senate Approval Briefing for New Awards AWARD NAME: Athlete of the Year Award FUND NUMBER: N/A DATE ESTABLISHED: September 1967






AWARD DESCRIPTION: This award is given to the male and female athlete that has made the greatest athletic contribution to the overall program.








Senate Approval Briefing for New Awards AWARD NAME: Keith Cooper Award FUND NUMBER: N/A DATE ESTABLISHED: September 1995






AWARD DESCRIPTION: This award celebrates the commitment of being a student athlete. It is given to an outstanding student who is a good athlete, a role model for others, and someone that shares their time with the community to give back.








Senate Approval Briefing for New Awards AWARD NAME: Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP/SCPE) Undergraduate Student Medal FUND NUMBER: N/A DATE ESTABLISHED: September 1987



VALUE OF AWARD(S): $0 TYPE OF AWARD: Medal

TIMING OF AWARD: Convocation FUNDING RECEIVED TO DATE:


AWARD DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this medal is to recognize excellence in academic achievement among undergraduate students. The recipients shall be graduating students who achieve the highest academic standing in their undergraduate class in the scientific portion of the curriculum. Award recipients receive a medal from the CSEP.


SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will conform to The University of Winnipeg Senate’s Condition of Eligibility for Awards. Student enrolment status is as determined by The University of Winnipeg Senate. Selections are made by the Faculty of Kinesiology.






Senate Approval Briefing for New Awards AWARD NAME: Thomas J. Kendall Award FUND NUMBER: N/A DATE ESTABLISHED: July 1995






AWARD DESCRIPTION: This award was instituted in recognition of Thomas Kendall’s tremendous contribution to academic, administrative and athletic programs in the Department of Physical Activity and Sport Studies at The University of Winnipeg. He was an instructor in the department, coach of the Winnipeg Wesmen Women’s Basketball team and coordinator of the Physical Activity and Sport Studies program. This award is presented to a full-time intercollegiate team member (athlete, manager, student therapist) with highest cumulative grade point average. If consideration of GPA does not result in a clear winner then interest in or contribution to sport administration will be the deciding factor. Students may only receive this award once.


SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will conform to The University of Winnipeg Senate’s Condition of Eligibility for Awards. Student enrolment status is as determined by The University of Winnipeg Senate. Selections are made by the Faculty of Kinesiology. The award will be presented as part of the Annual Athletic Awards Banquet (March of each year).






Senate Approval Briefing for New Awards AWARD NAME: Most Valuable Player Award FUND NUMBER: N/A DATE ESTABLISHED: September 2011






AWARD DESCRIPTION: These awards are given to the player on each team that has made the greatest contribution to the success of their team.








Senate Approval Briefing for New Awards AWARD NAME: Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada Student Award FUND NUMBER: N/A DATE ESTABLISHED: September 1987






AWARD DESCRIPTION: The PHE Canada Student Award recognizes outstanding undergraduate student leadership in the field of physical and health education. Each Canadian university offering a degree in physical education or a related discipline can present the award. Presentation of the award varies, and is left to the discretion of the University. Award recipients receive a plaque, a free membership to PHE, and the costs associated with attending the annual student leadership conference.


SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will conform to The University of Winnipeg Senate’s Condition of Eligibility for Awards. Student enrolment status is as determined by The University of Winnipeg Senate. Selections are made by the Faculty of Kinesiology.






Senate Approval Briefing for New Awards AWARD NAME: Radisson Rookie of the Year Award FUND NUMBER: N/A DATE ESTABLISHED: September 2009






AWARD DESCRIPTION: This award is given to student athletes in their First Year of study at The University of Winnipeg. It is given to one female athlete and one male athlete each year that have made a large contribution to their team.








Senate Approval Briefing for New Awards AWARD NAME: The John Roberts Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Research FUND NUMBER: 15-1546 DATE ESTABLISHED: January 2001

FUND TYPE: Endowed DATE OF FIRST AWARD: September 2013


VALUE OF AWARD(S): $1,500 TIMING OF AWARDS: in-Course

TYPE OF AWARD: Prize FUNDING RECEIVED TO DATE: $44,809

EXPECTED FUTURE FUNDING: N/A AWARD DESCRIPTION: Established by Dr. John Roberts, Class of ’66, this prize is to be awarded to the undergraduate student in any year or discipline, who has demonstrated excellence through research done in collaboration with a faculty member or department, and/or by undertaking independent research on or off campus. Submissions must include a sample of the candidate’s research, as demonstrated by a completed research report or published article. APPLICATION PROCESS: According to The University of Winnipeg Office of Awards and Financial Aid.

SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will conform to The University of Winnipeg Senate’s Condition of Eligibility for Awards. Student enrolment status is as determined by The University of Winnipeg Senate. The Selection Committee will be determined by The University of Winnipeg Office of Awards and Financial Aid.

ADMINISTRATION OF FUND: A gift is made by the Foundation each year to The University to be used by The University. In the event the gift is not used in any given year, the University may either hold the amount available for expenditure in the subsequent year or alternatively return the amount to the Foundation, in which case the amount returned shall be added to the contributed capital of the fund. The contributed capital of the Fund will be invested according to the Foundation’s investment policy, as amended from time to time on a pooled basis with other endowment funds held by the Foundation. Contributions to this Fund may also be accepted from donors other than the primary donor who established the Fund. OFFICE USE ONLY: The University of Winnipeg Senate Approval Date: (dd/mm/yy)

o Original kept by Awards and Financial Aid o Copy to The University of Winnipeg Foundation o Copy to Advancement o Copy to Office of the President o Copy to Legal Counsel




Senate Approval Briefing for Award Amendments AWARD NAME: Robert Painchaud Memorial Scholarship in Canadian History FUND NUMBER: 17-1488 DATE ESTABLISHED: December 2005

FUND TYPE: Endowed DATE OF FIRST AWARD: September 2006

LEVEL OF AWARD: Graduate NUMBER OF AWARDS: 1

VALUE OF AWARD(S): $1,050 TIMING OF AWARDS: In-Course

TYPE OF AWARD: Scholarship FUNDING RECEIVED TO DATE: $29,983.75

EXPECTED FUTURE FUNDING: N/A REVISED AWARD DESCRIPTION: Established by the family and friends of Dr. Robert Painchaud, an outstanding teacher of Canadian History at The University of Winnipeg and one who made a significant contribution to the understanding of French-English relations. The scholarship will be awarded to students of outstanding academic promise who are studying Canadian History and who are enrolled in Graduate Studies at The University of Winnipeg. Competence in French is a desirable qualification. PREVIOUS AWARD DESCRIPTION: Established by the family and friends of Dr. Robert Painchaud, an outstanding teacher of Canadian History at The University of Winnipeg and one who made a significant contribution to the understanding of French-English relations. The scholarship will be awarded to students of outstanding academic promise who are studying Canadian History and who are entering either a 4-year Honours or a program leading to a Master’s degree at The University of Winnipeg. Competence in French is a desirable qualification. OFFICE USE ONLY: The University of Winnipeg Senate Approval Date: (dd/mm/yy)

o Original kept by Awards and Financial Aid o Copy to The University of Winnipeg Foundation o Copy to Advancement o Copy to Office of the President o Copy to Legal Counsel




Senate Approval Briefing for New Awards AWARD NAME: Bill Wedlake Most Improved Player Award FUND NUMBER: N/A DATE ESTABLISHED: September 2008






AWARD DESCRIPTION: This award is given to one female athlete and one male athlete that have improved as a player, and worked hard to make a greater impact on their team.


SELECTION PROCESS: Selection will conform to The University of Winnipeg Senate’s Condition of Eligibility for Awards. Student enrolment status is as determined by The University of Winnipeg Senate. Selections are made by the Department of Athletics.






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MEMORANDUM To: Members of Senate From: Kam Holland, Director of Awards and Financial Aid Date: Friday, January 18, 2013 Re: Religious Dates

The following chart outlines the most common religions in Canada (according to Statistics Canada), and their main observances. The Senate Student Services Committee would like to recommend that these dates be added to the following documents:

• Dates for the Academic Year • University Course Calendar (under religious holidays) • Upcoming Events calendar

They will be listed as information only, to increase the awareness of these dates within the University community. This list is dynamic, and will be updated as needed.

Religious Event Religion 2013-14 DATES

Mawlid an Nabi Muslim Jan 24

Chinese New Year Buddhist Feb 10

Passover Jewish March 26-27

Magha Puja Buddhist March 27

Good Friday Christian March 29

Easter Monday Christian March 31

Baisakhi Sikh April 14

Shavuot Jewish May 15-16

Visakha Puja Buddhist May 25

Ramadan Muslim July 9-Aug 7

Obon Buddhist July 13-15

Asalhka Puja Day Buddhist July 22

Lailat Ul Qadr Muslim Aug 3

Eid al Fitr Muslim Aug 8-11

Krishna Janmashtami Hindu Aug 28

Rosh Hashanah Jewish Sept 5-6

Yom Kippur Jewish Sept 14

Navaratri Hindu Oct 5-13

Eid al Adha Muslim Oct 15-18

Diwali Hindu Nov 3

Day of Ashura Muslim Nov 13

Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Birthday Sikh Nov 17

Hanukkah Jewish Nov 28-Dec 5

Christmas Christian Dec 25

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Religious Event Religion 2013-14 DATES

Mawlid an Nabi Muslim Jan 13

Chinese New Year Buddhist Jan 31

Magha Puja Buddhist March 16

Baisakhi Sikh April 14

Passover Jewish April 15-22

Good Friday Christian April 18

Easter Monday Christian April 21

Visakha Puja Buddhist May 14

Shavuot Jewish June 4-5 http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/

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