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Monday, March 29, 2021

Inside Senate: March 26

In compliance with Ontario’s Essential Services Order, Senate met remotely on March 26, 2021.  In the wake of the Atlanta shooting that took the lives of eight people, six being Asian American women, President Bacon opened the meeting by speaking to the importance of recognizing and standing against anti-Asian racism, and all forms of... More

Monday, February 8, 2021

Call for Nominations: Faculty and Student Senators

Senate is releasing a Call for Nominations for seven faculty senators and 10 student senators. Faculty Vacancies: Four members from and elected by the faculty in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences One member from and elected by the faculty in the Faculty of Public Affairs One member from and elected by the... More

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Contract Instructor Election Results

This year, Senate was seeking to fill two Contract Instructor positions for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2023.  Thirteen candidates applied, and an election was held from Sept. 15-16, 2020.  Congratulations to the successful applicants: Morgan Rooney and Katie Lucas, who will begin their terms on Oct. 1, 2020.  View the election... More

Monday, August 24, 2020

Inside Senate: August 21

In compliance with Ontario’s Essential Services Order, Senate met remotely on August 21, 2020. This was a special meeting held to discuss preparations for the Fall semester and preliminary planning for the Winter semester. Here are the highlights: Preparations for Fall semester Dr. David Hornsby, Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning),... More

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

New Academic Accommodations during COVID-19

Senate approves academic accommodations and remote meetings The COVID-19 situation has continued to evolve rapidly in the Ottawa region and around the world. In light of this, it has become prudent to evaluate Senate practice and Senate’s ability to continue to participate, meaningfully, in the academic functioning of the university. On March... More

Monday, March 2, 2020

Inside Senate: Feb. 28, 2020

Senate met on Feb. 28, here are the highlights: Senate Approves the Graduation of Over 1,100 Students Senate congratulates the 798 undergraduate and 355 graduate students who completed all requirements towards graduation in the fall and will be eligible to attend spring convocation. Convocation Schedule Now Live The June 2020 convocation schedule... More

Monday, February 3, 2020

Inside Senate: Jan. 31, 2020

Senate met on Jan. 31, here are the highlights: Strategic Integrated Plan Presentation A presentation on preliminary concepts for the Carleton Strategic Integrate Plan (SIP) was provided by task force co-chair Lorraine Dyke. The draft concepts included statements towards sharing knowledge and shaping the future, enhancing wellness and... More

Monday, April 29, 2019

Inside Senate: April 26, 2019

Senate met on April 26. Here are the highlights: Senate Meeting Schedule Now Available The Senate meeting schedules for the 19/20 and 20/21 academic years were shared and are now available on the Senate website. Chair’s Remarks President Bacon began the meeting by acknowledging the end of the winter semester and thanking student Senators... More

Monday, April 1, 2019

Inside Senate: March 29, 2019

Senate met on March 29. Here are the highlights: Welcome New Senate Members The Senate welcomes the following new student members for the 2019/2020 term: Afreen Ahmad, Faculty of Public Affairs Millie Close, Faculty of Science Julia Bruno, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Tyler Boswell, Faculty of Public Affairs Zack Kryworuchka, Faculty of... More

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Inside Senate: February 15, 2019

Senate met on February 15. Here are the highlights: Senate Approves the Graduation of Over a Thousand Students Senate congratulates the 1,066 students who completed all requirements towards graduation and will be eligible to attend Spring convocation. Welcome New Senate Members The Senate welcomes the following new undergraduate student members:... More

Monday, January 28, 2019

Inside Senate – Jan. 25, 2019

Senate held its first meeting of the winter term on January 25. Here are the highlights: Senate Endorses CU Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Committee As part of their widespread engagement strategy, the co-chairs of the Carleton University Indigenous Strategic Initiatives Committee (CUISIC) provided a presentation and update on their activities.... More

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Inside Senate: Nov. 30

Introducing Inside Senate, a new communication channel dedicated to sharing the important work of our highest academic governing body. Check out the first release to read highlights from the Nov. 30... More

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