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Friday, October 22, 2021

Inside Senate: Oct. 22

In compliance with Ontario’s Essential Services Order, Senate met remotely on Oct. 22, 2021.  Here are the highlights: Over 6,800 Graduates Confirmed Senate approved the graduation of 795 undergraduate students and 575 graduate students. The total Carleton class of 2021 is now over 6,800 strong – the largest graduating class in the... More

Monday, September 27, 2021

Inside Senate: Sept. 24

In compliance with Ontario’s Essential Services Order, Senate met remotely on Sept. 24, 2021.  Here are the highlights: Welcome New Senators At this first meeting of the 2021/2022 Academic Year, Senate was pleased to welcome 25 new Senators. Compassionate Grading for Fall 2021 In light of the ongoing pandemic, Senate approved the extension of... More

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Welcome New Senators

Carleton University's Senate welcomes 25 new members for the 2021/22 academic year, including the new Clerk of Senate, Prof. Elinor Sloan. Senate is comprised of over 80 members who represent the university including faculty members, contract instructors, students, Board of Governors representatives, special appointments and ex-officio members.... More

Friday, September 10, 2021

Senate Annual Report 20/21

Carleton University’s Senate is pleased to provide a report on its work for the 2020/2021 academic year. With the ongoing pandemic, Senate approved continued remote learning and compassionate grading options. Additionally, over the course of the academic year, Senate received 25 community presentations and approved: 6,729 graduates 451 medalists... More

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Senate Standing Committees – Call for Graduate Students

This vacancy has been filled.  The Carleton University Senate is calling for nominations for graduate students to serve on a variety of Senate Standing Committees. Students will serve for a one-year term ending June 30, 2022. Eligibility Students may serve on Senate committees without having been previously elected to a governance position. To be... More

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Senate call for Undergraduate Students

Dec. 17, 2021: This vacancy is now closed. Join Carleton’s Senate Have your say in the academic governance and future of Carleton University by running for Senate. Call for Undergraduate Students Nominations are being accepted for undergraduate students to serve on Senate for a one-year term ending June 30, 2022. Vacancies remaining include the... More

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Non-Faculty Specific Senate Committee Vacancies

Dec. 17, 2021: This vacancy is now closed. Join a Senate Standing Committee The Carleton University Senate is calling for nominations for faculty members to serve on a variety of Senate Standing Committees. The term of office is three years, and will end on June 30, 2024. The following Non-Faculty Specific vacancies are available... More

Friday, August 13, 2021

VPFA Advisory Committee Call for Nominations

Carleton University is beginning the search for a new Vice-President Finance and Administration (VPFA) and is seeking nominations for two full-time academic staff members, one undergraduate and one graduate student to serve on the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee will commence its work in early September 2021 and will be active... More

Monday, June 21, 2021

Inside Senate: June 18

In compliance with Ontario’s Essential Services Order, Senate met remotely on June 18, 2021.  Here are the highlights: Class of 2021 over 6,700 Strong Senate approved the spring graduation of 3,336 undergraduate and 680 graduate students, for a total of 4,016 students.  Combined with Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 graduates, this makes the Class... More

Monday, May 31, 2021

Inside Senate: May 28

In compliance with Ontario’s Essential Services Order, Senate met remotely on May 28, 2021.  Here are the highlights: Safe Return to Campus Senators received a presentation on Carleton’s plans for a safe and gradual Return to Campus in fall 2021.  In all planning, the health and safety of the Carleton community has been the... More

Monday, May 10, 2021

Call for Nominations: Senate Standing Committees

Call for Nominations: Senate Standing Committees Senate has released a Call for Nominations for faculty, undergraduate and graduate students to serve on a number of Senate Standing Committees. The term of office begins on July 1, 2021. If eligibility requirements are met, positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.... More

Sunday, May 2, 2021

Inside Senate: April 30

In compliance with Ontario’s Essential Services Order, Senate met remotely on April 30, 2021.  Here are the highlights: Fall 2021 Plan Confirmed  The Carleton University Scenario Planning (CUSP) Working Group provided Senate with their final recommendations for the upcoming fall term. Like other Canadian Universities, Carleton is planning for... More

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