Call for Nominations – Ad Hoc Committee on the Academic Integrity Policy
Call for Nominations – Committee Chair
The Academic Governance committee of Senate is seeking nominations for a faculty member to serve as Chair of an Ad Hoc Committee on the Academic Integrity Policy. Senate approved the formation of this ad hoc committee at its meeting on September 27, 2024. The committee’s mandate will be to recommend to Senate changes in the AI Policy resulting from the restructuring of the FGPA, and from the issues not currently considered in the policy, such as the increased use of artificial intelligence. The committee Terms of Reference have been posted below.
The position of Chair is open to full-time faculty members.
The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Strong understanding of and familiarity with the current Academic Integrity Policy
- Experience dealing with academic integrity violations
- Familiarity with the process for academic integrity appeals
- Senate and/or Senate committee experience (preferred)
- Experience chairing one or more committees
The ad hoc committee’s work will commence in the Fall of 2024 and will continue for approximately 4 – 5 months, or until the work is completed.
Applicants should self-nominate by completing the form below. Note that all fields must be completed.
The deadline for submitting an application is 4:30 pm on Friday October 4, 2024.
Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the Academic Integrity Policy
Terms of Reference
The purpose of the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the Academic Integrity Policy is to recommend changes to update the Academic Integrity Policy to meet the current requirements of the University community, including addressing the recent restructuring of the former Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs.
Responsibilities
The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the Academic Integrity Policy recommends to Senate changes to the Academic Integrity Policy that
- are required to respond to the Senate approved changes to Graduate Academic Governance,
- are required to address issues not currently considered in the Policy (for example, the use of artificial intelligence),
- are a result of a review of the current approach to implementation of the Policy, and,
- are a result of other issues related to academic integrity identified by the Ad Hoc Committee
Reporting
The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the Academic Integrity Policy (through its Chair) reports regularly to Senate on its work and progress with the intent of bringing a report and recommendations to Senate by March 2025.
Membership
The Senate Ad Hoc Committee on the Academic Integrity Policy is constituted as follows:
- One faculty member nominated by the Senate Academic Governance Committee as Chair.
- One faculty member from each Faculty nominated by the corresponding Dean.
- One faculty member nominated by the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) with experience with the past Academic Integrity Policy practices of the former Faculty of Graduate and Post-doctoral Affairs.
- Two support staff members, one from the Registrar’s Office with experience in supporting the academic integrity appeals process, and one representing Ombuds Services.
- The Chair of the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Petitions and Appeals.
The Committee may invite others to serve as non-voting resources to provide information as required.
Quorum and Voting
Quorum is a minimum of six of the ten voting members of the Committee where the majority of quorum must be faculty members. Voting is by majority vote, with the Chair being non-voting except to break any ties. The Committee is expected to work in consultation with stakeholders.
Meetings and Workload
Members selected for the Committee are expected to serve until the Committee completes its work. The Committee will meet regularly and be supported by staff from the Senate Office.