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Monday, October 21, 2024

October 18, 2024

Senate met on October 18, 2024. Here are the highlights: Over 1,200 Carleton Degrees Approved Senate approved the graduation of 653 undergraduate students and 600 graduate students. The university congratulates all successful graduates and outstanding students and looks forward to celebrating their achievements at this year’s Fall... More

Monday, September 30, 2024

Call for Nominations: Clerk of Senate

The Senate Executive Committee is releasing a Call for Nominations for the position of Clerk of Senate.  The term for the Clerk of Senate is three years beginning on July 1, 2025, with eligibility for re-election. Eligibility Full-time tenure-track faculty members at Carleton University are eligible to apply. Candidates with substantial... More

Monday, September 30, 2024

September 27, 2024

Senate met on September 27, 2024. Here are the highlights: Welcome New Senators Senate welcomed 16 new Senators to their first Senate meeting and noted the appointment of Angela Marcotte as Interim Vice-President Finance and Administration. Spring Convocation Dates 2026-2027 Senate approved the following revised Spring Convocation dates, as... More

Monday, September 30, 2024

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... More

Monday, September 30, 2024

Call for Nominations – Ad Hoc Committee on Petitions and Appeals

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 Petitions and Appeals. Senate approved the formation of this ad hoc committee at its meeting on September 27, 2024. The committee’s mandate will be to... More

Thursday, June 13, 2024

June 25 Senate Meeting Cancelled

The Senate meeting scheduled for June 25, 2024 has been cancelled.  The next scheduled meeting of Senate will be September 27, 2024.  The materials and agenda will be shared with you closer to the... More

Monday, June 10, 2024

June 7, 2024

Senate met on June 7, 2024. Here are the highlights: Class of 2024 Spring Graduates Approved Senate approved the spring graduation of 3,263 undergraduate and 641 graduate students, for a total of 3,904 students. With the 2024 winter graduates, the class of 2024 is already over 5,000 strong and will easily surpass 6,000 with the... More

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Students – VPFA Advisory Committee Nominations

Carleton University is beginning the search for a new Vice-President Finance and Administration (VPFA). In accordance with the Appointment Guidelines for the Vice-President (Finance and Administration), the Board of Governors has asked Senate for assistance in the nomination and election of faculty members and students to serve on the Advisory... More

Monday, May 6, 2024

May 3, 2024

Senate met on May 3, 2024. Here are the highlights: FPA Name Change Senate approved the proposal to rename the Faculty of Public Affairs (FPA) to the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA), pending final approval from the Board of Governors. The new name reflects the whole range of scholarly activities undertaken by... More

Monday, April 8, 2024

April 5, 2024

Senate met on April 5, 2024. Here are the highlights: Revised Academic Governance of the University The Senate approved a revised version of the Academic Governance of the University (AGU). Notable revisions include: Removal of the FGPA Dean from Senate membership, and removal of the Graduate Faculty Board from the Faculty Boards section, as... More

Monday, March 4, 2024

March 1, 2024

Senate met on March 1, 2024. Here are the highlights: New MSc in Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs Senate approved a new Graduate Program in Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs which will be offered through the Department of Health Sciences in the Faculty of Science, beginning in Fall of 2025. This is a full... More

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Call for Committee Nominations – Students

The Carleton University Senate is calling for nominations for undergraduate and graduate students to serve on a variety of Senate Standing Committees. Students will serve for a one-year term from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. After April 1, 2024, positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, provided the nominee meets... More

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