SENATE ORIENTATION

2013

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RYERSON ACT Sets the objects of Ryerson University

(1) The advancement of learning, and the intellectual, social, moral, cultural, spiritual, and physical development of the University's students and employees, and the betterment of society.

(2) The advancement of applied knowledge and research in response to existing and emerging societal needs and in support of the cultural, economic, social, and technological development of Ontario.

(3) The provision of programs of study that provide a balance between theory and application and that prepare students for careers in professional and quasi-professional fields.

Defines the role of the Board of Governors management and control of the University property,

revenues, expenditures, business and affairs www.ryerson.ca/about/governors/

ROLE OF SENATE regulates educational policy

makes recommendations to the Board on establishment, change or termination of programs and courses of study, schools, divisions and departments

determines curriculum, academic standards and qualifications for degrees, diplomas and certificates

awards fellowships, scholarships, bursaries, medals, prizes and other marks of academic achievement

awards degrees, diplomas and certificates

creates councils and committees to exercise its powers.

SENATE MEMBERSHIP Ex-Officio (21)

Chancellor President (Chair of Senate) Vice Presidents (including Provost, and Assistant Vice

President/Vice Provost) Vice Provosts Deans Chief Librarian Registrar

SENATE MEMBERSHIP

Faculty (33) At-Large (4) Faculty representatives (18) Chang School (2) Chairs/Directors (6) RFA (1) Library (1) CUPE (1)

SENATE MEMBERSHIP Students (16)

At-Large Undergraduate (4) Faculty Undergraduate (6) Graduate (2) Chang School (2) RSU (1) CESAR (1)

Alumni (2)

Associate Members, Non-Voting Chang School (2) CUPE 1 & 2 (2) Chair - Academic Standards, if not a Senator

SENATE BYLAWS Elections

Senate elections before April 1 Committee elections by May Senate meeting

Term of Office Ex officio members for the duration of their office Students for one year, with option to run for a consecutive year All others for two years

Senate Vacancies Election for Chair/Director, Library and Union constituencies Nominating Committee recommends replacement for other groups

Committee Vacancies Committee Chair recommends replacement to AGPC, which passes it on to Senate for approval

Officers of Senate Chair of Senate is the President (votes only to break a tie) Vice-Chair is elected (currently Nancy Walton) Secretary (non-voting, on all standing committees)

ATTENDANCE

Failure to attend two consecutive meetings without written notice to the Secretary, or three meetings in the session results in dismissal.

Cease to be a Senator if no longer hold the position held at the time of election.

Rules apply to committees as well

MEETING PROCEDURES

Meeting schedule and agenda deadlines at www.ryerson.ca/senate

Agenda posted week before meeting – no hard copies

Documents not approved for circulation – request to be placed at information table

Senators must: Sign in and take name card Return name card at end of meeting Raise name card to vote Use microphone when speaking

MEETING PROCEDURES Bourinot’s Rules

see www.ryerson.ca/senate for outline Senators may:

Speak to an issue twice Make motions to Senate

Types: Substantive, Procedural and Hortative Notice required in writing: Substantive and Hortative

At previous meeting To SPC Prior to agenda deadline

Waiver of notice: If timeliness is essential - determined by a majority vote Under Members’ Business

Preparation and Engagement

• it is expected that Senators will review the agenda and attachments before the meeting, in order to identify issues they may want addressed

• Senators are encouraged to speak on issues and concerns, in a non-confrontational environment

AGENDA

1. Call to order/Establishment of quorum

2. Approval of agenda

3. Announcements

4. Minutes of previous meeting

5. Matters arising from the minutes

6. Correspondence

AGENDA7. Reports

a. Report of the Presidentb. Report of the Secretaryc. Committee Reports

8. Old Business

9. New Business as circulated

10. Members’ Business

11. Adjournment

STANDING COMMITTEES

Standing Committees of General Responsibility

Senate Priorities Committee (SPC) Academic Governance and Policy Committee (AGPC) Scholarly Research and Creative Activity Committee (SRCAC)

SENATE PRIORITIES COMMITTEE (SPC) President (Chair)

Vice Chair of Senate (elected)

Provost and Vice President Academic

Vice Provost, University Planning

Ex Officio elected Dean Dean/Vice Provost/Chief Librarian

Members elected by Senate Faculty (4) Graduate and Undergraduate student (1+1)

ROLE OF SPC

Selection of topics for Senate discussion

Emergent issues

Review overall budget with respect to academic impact

Represent in meetings with BOG

Review implications of changes in academic structures

Agenda

Act on behalf of Senate in summer

ACADEMIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE (AGPC)

Provost (Chair)

Vice Provost Academic (Vice Chair)

Vice Provost Students

Registrar

one Dean

one Chair/Director

one faculty Senator per Faculty (total of 6)

Graduate & Undergraduate student senators (1+2)

1 Senate Associate from the Chang School

ROLE OF AGPC

Senate Bylaws

Governance Council Bylaws

Senate policy review and proposals

Senate nominations from Nominating Committee

SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (SRCAC)

Vice President, Research and Innovation Chairs

1 faculty from each Faculty

Dean, School of Graduate Studies

a Dean

REB Chair

1 designate from each Faculty (Associate Dean)

Librarian

Graduate and Undergraduate students (1+1)

ROLE OF SRCAC

Report on state of SRC Activity

Establish SRC Representative group

Advise Senate on emerging SRC issues

SRC strategic planning

SRC Policies

Subcommittees – Research Ethics Board

OTHER STANDING COMMITTEES

Senate Appeals Committee

Academic Standards Committee

Awards and Ceremonials Committee

Senate Learning and Teaching Committee

Research Ethics Board

ACADEMIC STANDARDS COMMITTEE (ASC)

Reports to Senate to make recommendations for Senate’s consideration.

Responsibilities include:• Review of major undergraduate curriculum changes,

amendments to program objectives, admission requirements, and degree designations.

• Periodic review of undergraduate programs.• Review of new undergraduate program proposals.• Review and formulation of policies governing

undergraduate curriculum structures.

GOVERNANCE COUNCILS

Yeates School of Graduate Studies Council

G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Council

Department/School Councils

Liberal Studies Council

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