Senate Annual Report 23/24

Senate is pleased to provide a report on its work for the 2023/24 academic year.

Senate met eight times throughout the 2023/24 academic year: September 22, 2023, October 20, 2023, November 24, 2023, January 26, 2024, March 1, 2024, April 5, 2024, May 3, 2024, and June 7, 2024.

The 2023-2024 academic year at Carleton University saw significant progress and achievements within the Senate. Starting in September, new members, including Provost and Vice-President Academic Pauline Rankin, were welcomed. Key developments included the renaming of the Faculty of Public Affairs to the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs, the successful restructuring of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs, initiated last year, and the revision of the Academic Governance of the University (AGU), streamlining roles and membership. Other significant highlights from the year include the approval of:

  • 6,470 graduates
  • 257 medals and prizes
  • 3 honorary degrees
  • 8 new programs
  • 3 new minors, concentrations, streams & specializations
  • 16 cyclical reviews