Senate Committee Membership 2011-2012
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair:Dr. Ramona Lumpkin
Ex-Officio Members: Dr. Ramona Lumpkin
Vice-President Academic, Dr. Elizabeth Church
Secretary of Senate, Dr. Susan Drain
Student Member: Mr. Daniel McKenna
| Faculty Representatives (4) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Karen Blotnicky | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Jeff MacLeod | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Ian Pottie | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Cornelia Schneider | 01-Jan-11 | 30-Jun-13 |
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ACADEMIC APPEALS COMMITTEE
Chair:Prof. Jonathan Roberts
Ex-Officio Members: Registrar, Ms. Brigitte MacInnes
Student Members: Ms Meaghan Chaffey and Mr. Nathaniel Dunn
| Faculty Representatives (6) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Sandi Findlay, Professional Studies | 27-Sep-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Fred French, Education | 01-Jul-08 | 30-Jun-11 |
| Dr. Carol Hill, Education | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Prof. Ned Kelleher, Professional Studies | 01-Jan-11 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Prof. Jonathan Roberts, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Dr. Randi Warne, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
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COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC POLICY AND PLANNING
Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Church
Ex-Officio Members: Vice-President Academic, Dr. Elizabeth Church
Dean of Arts & Science, Dr. Brook Taylor
Dean of Professional Studies, Dr. Kim Kienapple
Dean of Education, Dr. Jim Sharpe
Director of Distance Learning and Continuing Education, Dr. Peggy Watts
Registrar, Ms Brigitte MacInnes
Student Members: Ms Claire MacEwen and Mr. Brian Morse
| Faculty Representatives (6) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Elizabeth Bowering, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Fred French, Education | 29-Mar-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Arthur McCalla, Arts & Science | 01-Sep-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Ms Meg Raven, Librarian | 01-Jan-11 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Amy Thurlow, Professional Studies | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Peter Mombourquette, Professional Studies | 06-Oct-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
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GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAM AND POLICY COMMITTEE
Chair: Dr. Kim Kienapple
Ex-Officio Members: Dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. Kim Kienapple
Registrar, Ms Brigitte MacInnes
Dean of Education or designate: Dr. Susan Walsh
Student Member: Ms Teaghan Larkin
| Faculty Representatives (5) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Jane Baskwill | 03-Oct-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Carmel French | 27-Sep-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Deborah Norris | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Meredith Ralston | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Amy Thurlow | 01-Jul-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
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UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
Chair: Dr. Jim Sharpe
Ex-Officio Members: Dean of Education, Dr. Jim Sharpe
Dean of Arts & Science, Dr. Brook Taylor
Dean of Professional Studies, Dr. Kim Kienapple
Dean of Education or designate, Dr. Jim Sharpe
Registrar, Ms Brigitte MacInnes
Student Member: Mr. Brian Morse
| Faculty Representatives (6) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Michelle Eskritt, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Tammy Findlay, Arts & Science | 01-Jan-12 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Prof. Ann MacGillivary, Professional Studies | 27-Sep-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Anna Smol, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-09 | 31-Dec-11 |
| Dr. Tony Yue, Professional Studies | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| TBA (Education) | when elected | 30-Jun-14 |
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COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENT, PROMOTION AND TENURE OR PERMANENCE FOR ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATORS
Chair: Dr. Elizabeth Church
Ex-Officio Member: Vice-President Academic, Dr. Elizabeth Church
| Faculty Representatives | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Susan Brigham, Education | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Chris Ferns, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Helen Mallette, Professional Studies | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
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COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICES
Chair: Mr. Stanislav Orlov
Ex-Officio Members: Acting Director of Information Technology and Services, Ms Karen Smyth; Director of Distance Learning and Continuing Education designate, Heather Withrow-Kowalczyk
Student Member: Mr. Daniel McKenna
| Faculty Representatives (7) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Jane Baskwill, Education | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Angie Birt, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Saad Chahine, Education | 01-Jan-12 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Robert Farmer, Professional Studies | 01-Jan-10 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Prof. Brent King, Professional Studies | 30-Jan-12 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Mr. Stanislav, Orlov, Professional Librarian | 01-Jul-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
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LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Chair: Dr. Michele Millar
Ex-Officio Members: University Librarian (Acting), Mr. Terrence Paris
Professional Librarian: Mr. David Ryan
Student Members: Ms Julie Smith and Mr. Brian Morse
| Faculty Representatives (6) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Bev Dietze, Professional Studies | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Andrea English, Education | 01-Jan-12 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Prof. Elizabeth Hicks, Professional Studies | 27-Sep-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Michele Millar, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Ian Pottie, Arts & Science | 30-Jan-12 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Hong Wang, Education | 01-Jan-11 | 30-Jun-13 |
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NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Chair: Professor Paula Crouse
Ex-Officio Member: Secretary of Senate, Dr. Susan Drain
| Faculty Representatives (5) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Prof. Paula Crouse, Professional Studies | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Graham Fraser, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Fred French, Education | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Jonathan Roberts, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Nargess Kayhani, Senator | 03-Feb-12 | 30-Jun-14 |
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RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE
Chair: Dr. Ardra Cole
Ex-Officio Member: Associate Vice-President Academic and Research, Dr. Ardra Cole
| Faculty Representatives (6) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Angela Birt, Social Sciences | 01-Sep-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Dr. Patricia Gouthro, Education | 01-Jan-10 | 31-Dec-11 |
| Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Education | 01-Jan-12 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Helen Malette, Professional Studies | 01-Jul-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Dr. Deborah Norris, Professional Studies | 01-Jan-11 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Larry Steele, Humanities | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Steven Perrott, Science | 03-Oct-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
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STUDENT EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
Chair: Mr. Jeff Hollett
Ex-Officio members: Associate Vice-President Student Experience, Mr. Jeff Hollett
General Manager, Students’ Union, Mr. Kenney Fitzpatrick
Director of Athletics and Recreation, Ms June Lumsden
Manager, International Education Centre, Ms Paula Barry
Associate Vice-President, Public Affairs (or designate)
Student Members: President of the Students’ Union, Mr. Daniel McKenna
Vice-President, Student Life, Students’ Union, Ms Julie Smith
| Faculty Representatives (3) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Alex Khasnabish, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Mr. William Murray, Professional Studies | 28-Nov-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Ms Meg Raven, Professional Librarian | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
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COMMITTEE ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
Chair: Dr. Suzanne Seager (Acting)
Ex-Officio Members: Vice-President Academic, Dr. Elizabeth Church
Director of Distance Learning and Continuing Education, Dr. Peggy Watts
Coordinator, Teaching and Learning Centre, Ms Tanya Crawford
Alumnae Teaching Award recipient, Dr. Suzanne Seager
Instructional Leadership Award recipient,
Teaching Innovation Award recipient
Student Member: Mr. Daniel McKenna
| Faculty Representatives (4) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Bev Dietze, Professional Studies | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Donaovan Plumb, Education | 01-Jan-12 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Suzanne Seager, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Prof. Bev Williams | 03-Oct-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
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WRITING INITIATIVES COMMITTEE
Chair: Dr. Janet Guildford
Ex-Officio Members: English department writing coordinator, Dr. Susan Drain
Committee on Teaching & Learning representative, Dr. Peggy Watts
Representative named by Student Experience, Ms Crystal McCormick
Representative, Department of Distance Learning & Continuing Education, Dr. Peggy Watts
Resource, MsTanya Crawford, Teaching & Learning Centre
Student Member: Ms Yolanda McLean
| Faculty Representatives (4) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Janet Guildford, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Alla Kushniryk, Professional Studies | 28-Sep-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Prof. Diana MacLean, Education | 03-Oct-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Mr. Terry Paris, Librarian | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Chair: Ms Brigitte MacInnes
Ex-Officio Members:
Registrar, Ms Brigitte MacInnes
Manager of Admissions and Recruitment, Ms Martine Staatsen-Kintziger
Student Academic Advisor, Ms Heather Graham
Financial Aid Officer, Ms Frances Cody
Associate Vice-President Student Experience, Mr. Jeff Hollett
| Faculty Representatives (6) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Prof. Paula Crouse, Professional Studies | 01-Jan-10 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Prof. Elsie Henderson, Professional Studies | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Valda Leighteizer, Education | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Arthur McCalla, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Dr. Will Shead, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Dr. Juliette Valcke, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-12 |
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GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS, ASSISTANTSHIPS AND AWARDS
Chair: Dr. Kim Kienapple
Ex-Officio Members: Dean of Graduate Studies or designate, Dr. Kim Kienapple
Registrar, Ms Brigitte MacInnes
| Faculty Representatives (5) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Ilya Blum, Arts & Science | 03-Oct-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Theresa Glanville, Professional Studies | 30-Jan-12 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Alla Kushniryk, GPR | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Anne MacCleave, GEDU | 01-Jul-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Dr. Rhoda Zuk, GWS | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
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UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD
Chair: Dr. Michelle Eskritt
Community Member: Ms Cynthia Pilichos
Ex-Officio Member: Research Ethics Co-ordinator, Ms Brenda Gagne
| Faculty Representatives (minimum 7) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Michelle Eskritt, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Dr. Aine Humble, Professional Studies | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Sarah King, Education | 03-Oct-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Daniel Lagace-Seguin, Arts & Science | 03-Oct-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Bohdan Luhovyy, Professional Studies | 28-Nov-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Don Shiner, Professional Studies | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Corey Slumkowski, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Dr. Joan Turner, Graduate Program | 01-Jul-09 | 30-Jun-12 |
| Dr. Jeff Young, Professional Studies | 01-Jan-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
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STUDENT JUDICIAL COMMITTEE
Chair:
| Faculty Representatives (2+2 alterantes) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Angela Birt, Alternate | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Karen Blotnicky, Professional Studies | 27-Sep-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Jonathan Roberts, Arts & Science | 01-Jul-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Prof. Michael Whalen, Alternate | 01-Jan-11 | 30-Jun-13 |
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STUDENT DISCIPLINE APPEALS COMMITTEE
Chair: Dr. Angela Birt
| Faculty Representatives (2+2 alternates) | Term Begins | Term Ends |
| Dr. Angela Birt | 01-Jul-10 | 30-Jun-13 |
| Dr. Graham Fraser - Alternate | 01-Jan-12 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Prof. Max Moulton | 03-Oct-11 | 30-Jun-14 |
| Prof. Michael Whalen - Alternate | 01-Jan-11 | 30-Jun-13 |