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Friday, December 6, 2024

New Opportunities Open for Faculty on Senate Committees

The Senate Office is announcing new vacancies for faculty members on a number of Senate standing committees. The term of service is 3 years and would begin immediately upon approval by Senate. To learn more about the committee vacancies or to apply, please visit the Senate... More

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

December 13 Senate Meeting Cancelled

The Senate meeting scheduled for December 13, 2024, is cancelled. The next scheduled meeting of Senate will be January 31, 2025. Meeting materials will be shared with you closer to the date. The Senate Office wishes everyone a wonderful holiday break and looks forward to continued collaboration in the new... More

Monday, December 2, 2024

November 29, 2024

Senate met on November 29, 2024. Here are the highlights: Senate Welcomes New Faculty Members Senate ratified the appointment of three new Faculty members, for service beginning immediately: Alexis Shotwell (FASS) Megan Rivers-Moore (FASS) Tonya Davidson (FASS) New Chancellor Search Committee Convenes Carleton University has initiated the search... More

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

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