{"id":667,"date":"2019-04-24T15:17:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T19:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/president\/?page_id=667"},"modified":"2024-09-24T12:39:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T16:39:01","slug":"board-report-apr-2019","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/president\/board-report-apr-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"President\u2019s Report to the Board of Governors (April 2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n President\u2019s Report to the Board of Governors (April 2019)\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

Click here<\/a> to view a PDF version of the report.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating a $300 Million Campaign!<\/font><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We can all take pride! On Feb. 11, 2019, Carleton officially surpassed the $300-million goal of the Collaborate Campaign. As of April 5, the campaign total was $307,804,432. This total continued to increase until the final Campaign Celebration event on Wednesday, April 17.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carleton received gifts from 27,973 donors from throughout the community \u2014 alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and the general public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than 1,800 alumni and community volunteers participated in campaign activities, including events, fundraising initiatives, mentorship and more. Approximately 25 percent of full-time continuing employees gave to Carleton over the course of the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The “Here for Good” Collaborate Campaign raised a total of $307,804,432<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Donors established 404 new scholarships and bursaries and contributed more than $3.5 million in philanthropic funds for research projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than $17 million of the campaign total was raised through annual giving (gifts under $10,000). This includes most gifts to FutureFunder projects, Giving Tuesday contributions, direct mail response and gifts made through the student-staffed phone program. Of the campaign total, more than $67 million had been pledged through planned and estate giving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crowdfunding was a significant component of the campaign strategy. Through the award-winning FutureFunder platform (and accompanying Giving Tuesday campaigns), students, faculty, staff and alumni were able to lead fundraising initiatives for personal and specific projects. Over the course of the campaign, more than 191 FutureFunder projects launched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Celebrating the successful conclusion of the Collaborate Campaign in Richcraft Hall on April 17<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Much crowdfunding was focused around Giving Tuesday \u2014 an enormously successful initiative for Carleton. In 2013 (year one), crowdfunding raised $48,000 (with matching) in 24 hours; in 2018, the total was more than $1.2 million (with matching).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To maximize impact, Carleton announced that the campaign goal had been surpassed in a staggered fashion, starting with internal announcements on Feb. 11. On Feb. 12, President Benoit-Antoine Bacon announced the news to attendees of the Mayor\u2019s Breakfast and a news release was posted on the Carleton homepage. Chief advancement officer Jennifer Conley was interviewed on CBC\u2019s All in a Day broadcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Feb. 14, Advancement organized an on-campus awareness initiative and social media campaign. The Ottawa Ice Carvers\u2019 Society created three ice sculptures with the campaign\u2019s \u201cHere for Good\u201d logo and other subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ottawa Ice Carvers\u2019 Society \u201cHere for Good\u201d sculpture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A weekly \u201cThank You Thursday\u201d initiative published online stories detailing specific campaign outcomes and accomplishments. The stories were linked through the Top 5 email newsletter and promoted through social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout February, March and April, news was shared with individual donors, alumni and community groups at targeted events, luncheons and meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 28, Advancement hosted a campus celebration for faculty, staff and students, who visited a showcase of community-led FutureFunder campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final Campaign Celebration was held on April 17. Donors, the university community, alumni and other external partners were invited to Richcraft Hall to learn about campaign achievements, read stories of top campaign champions, and network with other supporters. Further public promotion (advertising, media) will follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chief advancement officer Jennifer Conley and President Benoit-Antoine Bacon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Reputational and Community Highlights<\/font><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Minister McKenna Highlights Support for Sustainability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Catherine McKenna, Canada\u2019s Minister of Environment and Climate Change and the MP for Ottawa Centre, the riding that Carleton is located in, came to campus on April 5 to announce nearly $400,000 in funding for three energy efficiency and climate change projects, and to highlight federal government support for energy efficiency and climate change adaptation. President Bacon, who introduced the minister, talked about Carleton\u2019s leadership on the sustainability front, including infrastructure improvements, research and experiential learning opportunities for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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President Bacon and Catherine McKenna, Canada\u2019s Minister of Environment and Climate Change<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Celebration of Life for Pius Adesanmi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Family, friends, Carleton faculty and members of Ottawa\u2019s African diplomatic community praised Prof. Pius Adesanmi through tributes, poetry, drumming and singing at a celebration of life at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre on March 26. Adesanmi, who died in a plane crash in Ethiopia on March 10, was director of Carleton\u2019s Institute of African Studies. \u201cYou must know that where I come from in Africa, death is no finality,\u201d graduate student Kagiso Lesego Molope said at the memorial, quoting from Adesanmi\u2019s book You\u2019re Not a Country, Africa. \u201cI merely transitioned to ancestorhood in the worldview of my people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FPA Dean Andr\u00e9 Plourde speaking at the celebration of life for Prof. Pius Adesanmi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Minister Cho Celebrates Accessibility at Carleton<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Raymond Cho, Ontario\u2019s Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, delivered keynote remarks in the University Centre galleria on April 1 at a celebration honouring the more than 1,800 students who volunteer at Carleton\u2019s Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities. After calling Carleton \u201cCanada\u2019s number one accessible university,\u201d Minister Cho praised the dozens of volunteers in attendance. \u201cYou can change the world,\u201d he said. \u201cEach one of you, you have unlimited potential. We need you to help change the world for the better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Raymond Cho, Ontario\u2019s Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, and his wife, Soon Ok, flanked by Carleton officials<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Big Interest in Big Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Data Day 6.0 \u2014 the sixth annual conference at Carleton designed to promote collaboration and celebrate the latest development in data science and analytics research \u2014 drew record attendance on March 26. Speakers included Anil Arora, Canada\u2019s Chief Statistician, and President Bacon, who co-signed a memorandum of understanding to certify an already longstanding partnership between the university and Statistics Canada. \u201cBusiness and government are all looking for top data scientists,\u201d said President Bacon, \u201cand at Carleton we\u2019re addressing that skill shortage by developing courses and programs that fit that gap, so that our graduates are particularly well-trained in that crucial area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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President Bacon and Anil Arora, Canada\u2019s Chief Statistician, co-sign a partnership MOU<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Partnering with the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra at Dominion-Chalmers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An Ottawa Symphony Orchestra (OSO) concert at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre on April 1 \u2014 the OSO\u2019s first in the facility \u2014 celebrated a new partnership between Carleton and the orchestra that will lead to experiential learning and development opportunities for Carleton students by way of internships, placements and hands-on experiences. \u201cIt\u2019s our utmost privilege to host the orchestra on our beautifully renovated stage this evening,\u201d President Bacon said before the performance. \u201cWorking together will further enhance arts, culture and learning in the city, enriching both its cultural fabric and the lives of all citizens.\u201d On that occasion, it was also announced that Mara Brown has been named director of the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, effective April 15. Brown joins Carleton with an impressive professional track record, having most recently worked as the senior operations manager for Toronto\u2019s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Chamber Choir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ottawa Symphony Orchestra performs at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre on April 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FPA Research Month<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From Feb. 24 to March 24, the Faculty of Public Affairs hosted FPA Research Month. The month included a series of public lectures, research symposia and panel discussions. Highlights included a lecture by Carleton\u2019s Chancellor and former Treasury Board Secretary Yaprak Baltacio\u011flu and the Dick, Ruth and Judy Bell Lecture with Senator Kim Pate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Carleton Chancellor Yaprak Baltacio\u011flu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Reducing the Stigma of Substance Abuse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Words matter, and the media play a powerful role in shaping perceptions, a group of panelists agreed during a discussion at Carleton on March 21 about the impact of stigma on Canada\u2019s opioid crisis. Organized by Health Canada, the panel featured: Dr. Supriya Sharma, the senior medical advisor to the deputy minister of Health Canada; Carleton Sociology master\u2019s student Charlotte Smith; Rob Boyd, Oasis Program director at the Sandy Hill Community Centre, home to Ottawa\u2019s first permanent supervised safe injection site; and Ottawa Deputy Police Chief Uday Singh Jaswal. It was introduced by President Bacon and moderated by Prof. Sarah Everts, Carleton\u2019s CTV Chair in Digital Science Journalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Panelists from a Health Canada event focused on the impact of stigma on Canada\u2019s opioid crisis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Celebrating Outstanding Women Faculty on International Women\u2019s Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A balanced world is a better world, and celebrating the achievements of women is a step toward a more gender-balanced world. That\u2019s one of the messages shared on the website of International Women\u2019s Day, which is held annually on March 8 and was marked at Carleton with a homepage article highlighting the work and accomplishments of 10 outstanding women faculty members, a small cross-section of the hundreds of women whose research, teaching and leadership contribute to the campus and community year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Left to right: Shireen Hassim, Carmen Robertson, Luciara Nardon, Angela Dionisi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

An Ongoing Basketball Dynasty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After leading the Carleton Ravens men\u2019s basketball team to 14 national championships over the last 17 seasons, including this year\u2019s title, Dave Smart has accepted the position of Director, Basketball Operations at Carleton and will be responsible for developing both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s basketball programs and continuing to build a culture of sport excellence. Taffe Charles, who led the Ravens women\u2019s basketball team to its first national title in 2018, will take over head coaching responsibilities for the men\u2019s team. The university has launched a national search for a new head coach for the women\u2019s basketball program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dave Smart and Taffe Charles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2019 Reputation Research Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first comprehensive study of public perceptions of Carleton in more than a decade is under way. The main goal of the project is to collect data from a variety of sources that will inform the renewal of the university\u2019s Strategic Integrated Plan. The data will also be the basis of an examination of Carleton\u2019s brand in 2019 and beyond. The Strategic Counsel, one of Canada\u2019s leading market-research firms, has held a series of interviews and focus groups with internal stakeholders. Next steps include interviews with opinion leaders from all three levels of government, post-secondary leaders, local business representatives, Ottawa-area school board guidance counsellors and external consultants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Academics<\/font><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Three new graduate programs in the School of Linguistics and Language Studies have been approved by Carleton\u2019s Quality Council and are currently under review by Ontario\u2019s Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities: an MA in Linguistics, a concurrent (Type 2) Graduate Diploma in Linguistics, and a PhD in Linguistics, Language Documentation and Revitalization. The new programs will reflect the evolution of linguistics from a theoretical model of linguistic knowledge to an interdisciplinary field concerned with language in cognitive and social domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An innovative interdisciplinary Master of Arts and graduate diploma in Migration and Diaspora Studies has also been approved. This will be the first program in Canada to combine Migration Studies and Diaspora Studies in one master\u2019s degree program, and one of the few internationally to do so. Carleton\u2019s Migration and Diaspora Studies Initiative focuses on the social, economic, cultural and political implications of the movement and transnational settlement of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiential Learning Fund<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Launched by the Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) in October 2018, the $50,000 Carleton University Experiential Learning Fund provides faculty, instructors and learning support staff with financial support to integrate experiential learning components into academic courses or programs at Carleton. In February 2019, seven faculty were awarded funding to develop or enhance course or program level initiatives with experiential learning components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example: Profs. Matthew Sorley, Cheryl Harasymchuk and Anne Bowker (Psychology) are developing experiential learning modules that can be integrated into any first-year seminar offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; Prof. Julia Wallace (Physics) is introducing a new experiential learning component to her third-year modern physics course, where students will undertake a six-hour hands-on experiential learning activity at the Ionizing Radiation Standards Lab of the National Research Council in Ottawa; Prof. Melissa Frankel (Philosophy) is developing a new fourth-year seminar where students will consider the philosophy of education and survey specific approaches for teaching philosophy with various age groups. Students will then lead philosophical discussions with students at a local elementary school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Courage, Curiosity, Teapots and Snakes: Stories of Teaching at Carleton University<\/strong><\/em> is a collection of 67 short stories of teaching and learning from the perspective of Carleton\u2019s faculty members, contract instructors and teaching staff. The book was launched in February 2019 and is available for sale through the Carleton Bookstore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patrick Lyons, Carleton\u2019s director of Teaching and Learning Services, speaks at the launch of Courage, Curiosity, Teapots and Snakes<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Students Zeinab Fashwal and Elle Reid speak at the launch of Courage, Curiosity, Teapots and Snakes<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Carleton is undertaking a formal review of Carleton\u2019s Learning Management System<\/strong> (cuLearn) and ecosystem of educational technology tools to determine how to best meet the both current and future teaching and learning needs of the institution. This review includes substantial consultation with stakeholders, including students, faculty, contract instructors, teaching assistants and staff members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Carleton University Achievement Awards<\/strong> recipients were announced in February 2019:<\/p>\n\n\n\n