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February 27, 2026

Senate approved:

  • Minutes of January 30, 2026
  • A timeline for Senate to receive an update on indigenizing the PsyD Program
  • New Program Master of Science Natural Sciences, related new courses and course changes, and Calendar copy
  • Undergraduate curriculum changes (See agenda for details)
  • The election of faculty Senators to Ad Hoc Committees:
    • Reappointment Committee for Associate Vice-President (Research):  Kyly Whitfield
    • Reappointment Committee for Dean of Graduate Studies & Professional Studies:  Amy Thurlow
    • Search Committee for Director of Teaching & Learning:  Nicholous Deal
  • Motions regarding student strike:
    • Recognizing province-wide student strike March 16 – 21 as an exercise of fundamental freedoms of expression and association
    • Encouraging instructors to grant academic amnesty where possible, at the instructor’s discretion, for students who attend the strike during March 16-21, 2026, under these conditions:
      • Protections apply only to academic obligations scheduled between March 16-21, 2026;
      • Amnesty applies to students participating in strike-related activities during the recognized dates;
      • Students remain responsible for completing all course learning outcomes and revised requirements;
      • Protections do not extend to conduct involving violence, harassment, intimidation, destruction of property, or obstruction of essential university operations, as defined in university policy;
      • Students seeking accommodation shall notify affected instructors via official university email, preferably at least 24 hours in advance where reasonably possible;
      • Students shall not be required to submit documentary proof of attendance at strike activities.

Senate received for information:

  • Undergraduate curriculum changes (See agenda for details)