Standing Committees are those committees whose terms of reference are included in Senate’s By-Laws. They have particular academic functions in University Governance, meet regularly to make recommendations on their areas of responsibility, and report annually to Senate.
Standing Committees
Executive Committee (EX)
Responsibilities assigned to the Executive Committee include the preparation of the agenda for each Senate meeting; acting between regular Senate meetings on matters of an administrative nature which would normally come to Senate but which require immediate decision; collecting and distributing the policies and procedures of Senate committees; and ensuring that Senate committees are completely and consistently described within the By-laws of Senate; and approving the graduation lists for all convocations. The terms of reference for the Executive Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.1).
Chair
Dr. Mary Bluechardt
Ex-Officio Members
President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mary Bluechardt
Vice-President Academic and Provost, Dr. Julie McMullin (effective Aug 1/19)
Secretary of Senate
Prof. Paula Crouse
Student Member
Mr. Templeton Sawyer
Faculty Representatives (4)
Dr. Tina Harriott (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Elsie Henderson (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Nargess Kayhani (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Rhoda Zuk (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. Chérif Matta (01-Jul-17 to 31-Dec-19)
Dr. Jim Sharpe (01-Jul-17 to 31-Dec-19)
Note: Italics denote terms which do not include the entire academic year.
Academic Appeals Committee (AAC)
The mandate of the Academic Appeals Committee is to receive, consider and decide in accordance with Senate policies student appeals of decisions on such matters as plagiarism and cheating, the alleged misapplication of university regulations, and other decisions that affect a student’s academic standing and status at the university. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.2).
Chair:
Dr. Nargess Kayhani
Ex-Officio Members:
Registrar, Mr. Paul Cantelo (non-voting)
Student Members:
Ms. Katerina Allan
Ms. Gabrielle Côté
Ms. Gabrielle Côté
Faculty Representatives (6)
Dr. Gabrielle Durepos, Professional Studies (regular) (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Nargess Kayhani, Arts & Science (regular) (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Education (alternate) (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Valda Leighteizer, Education (regular) (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Mirwais Qaderi, Arts & Science (alternate) (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. Joan Turner, Professional Studies (alternate) (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Candace Blayney, Professional Studies (alternate) (01-Jul-18 to 31-Dec-19)
Dr. Ardra Cole, Education (alternate) (01-Jan-19 to 31-Dec-19)
Note: Italics denote terms which do not include the entire academic year.
Committee on Academic Policy and Planning (CAPP)
CAPP serves as consultant and advisor to the Senate on matters dealing with academic policy and planning. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.3).
Chair:
Dr. Julie McMullin (effective Aug. 1/19)
Ex-Officio Members:
Vice-President Academic and Provost, Dr. Julie McMullin (effective Aug. 1/19)
Dean of Arts & Science, Dr. Carrie Dawson (effective Aug. 1/19)
Dean of Professional Studies, Dr. Kim Kienapple
Dean of Education, Dr. Antony Card
Director of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Donovan Plumb
Registrar, Mr. Paul Cantelo
Student Members:
TBA
Faculty Representatives (6)
Dr. Derek Fisher, Arts & Science, Senator (26-Sep-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Melissa McGonnell, Education (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Ms. Denyse Rodrigues, Library (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. James Sawler, Arts & Science (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Anna Smol, Arts & Science (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Scott MacMillan, Professional Studies (24-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Mohammad Siddiquee, Professional Studies (01-Jan-19 to 31-Dec-19)
Note: Italics denote terms which do not include the entire academic year.
Graduate Studies Program and Policy Committee (GSPP)
Graduate Studies Program and Policy Committee is a sub-committee of CAPP, and serves as a consultant and advisor to that committee and to Senate on matters dealing with the graduate curriculum and the policies for the regulation of graduate programs. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.3.1).
Chair:
Dr. Kim Kienapple
Ex-Officio Members:
Dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. Kim Kienapple
Registrar or designate, Mr. Paul Cantelo
Dean of Education or designate, Dr. Melissa McGonnell
Student Member:
TBA
Faculty Representatives (5)
Dr. Robert Berard, Education (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Jessie-Lee McIsaac, Education (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Will Shead, Arts & Science (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Amy Thurlow, GPRL (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Donna Varga, GAHN (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Meredith Ralston, GWGS (01-Jan-19 to 31-Dec-19)
Note: Italics denote terms which do not include the entire academic year.
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UCC)
This subcommittee of the Committee on Academic Policy and Planning (CAPP) serves as consultant and advisor to the Senate on matters dealing with undergraduate curriculum. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.3.2).
Chair:
Dr. Carrie Dawson (effective Aug. 1/19)
Ex-Officio Members:
Dean of Education, Dr. Antony Card
Dean of Arts & Science, Dr. Carrie Dawson (effective Aug. 1/19)
Dean of Professional Studies, Dr. Kim Kienapple
Registrar, Mr. Paul Cantelo
Student Member:
TBA
Faculty Representatives (5)
Dr. Sandi Findlay-Thompson, Professional Studies (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Valda Leighteizer, Education (25-Jan-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Daphne Lordly, Professional Studies (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Ron MacKay, Arts & Science (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Alexandra Tsedryk, Arts & Science (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Prof. Elizabeth Hicks, Professional Studies (01-Jul-17 to 31-Dec-19)
Note: Italics denote terms which do not include the entire academic year.
Committee on Appointment, Promotion and Tenure or Permanence for Academic Administrators (CAPTPAA)
The Committee on Appointment, Promotion and Tenure or Permanence for Academic Administrators is responsible for the academic assessment of administrators who are not members of the bargaining unit represented by the Mount Saint Vincent Faculty Association. In addition this committee makes recommendations to Senate about the awarding of the status of Professor Emeritus. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.4).
Chair:
Dr. Julie McMillan (effective Aug. 1/19)
Ex-Officio Members:
Vice-President Academic and Provost, Dr. Julie McMillan (effective Aug. 1/19)
Faculty Representatives
Dr. Áine Humble, Professional Studies (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. Melissa McGonnell, Education (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Corey Slumkoski, Arts & Science (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Committee on Information Technology and Services (SCOITS)
It is the responsibility of the Committee on Information Technology and Services to advise and recommend to Senate appropriate academic policies, guidelines, needs and priorities relating to the delivery of electronic information and network services at Mount Saint Vincent University. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.5).
Chair:
Ms. Denyse Rodrigues
Ex-Officio Members:
Director of Information Technology and Services, Dr. Karen Smyth
Director of Teaching and Learning, Designate, Ms. Kelly Cantelo
Student Member:
TBA
Faculty Representatives (7)
Dr. Karen Blotnicky, Professional Studies (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Geneviève Boulet, Education (Senator) (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. Christine Doe, Education (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. DeNel Rehberg Sedo, Professional Studies (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Kelly Resmer, Arts & Science (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Ms. Denyse Rodrigues, Library (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Gary Sneddon, Arts & Science (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Hong Wang, Education (01-Jul-17 to 31-Dec-19)
Note: Italics denote terms which do not include the entire academic year.
Library Committee (SLC)
The Library Committee is charged with advising the University Librarian and Senate on priorities and policies regarding library resources and services at the university. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.6).
Chair:
Dr. Derek Fisher
Ex-Officio Member:
University Librarian, Ms. Tanja Harrison
Professional Librarian:
Ms. Meg Raven
Student Members:
TBA
Faculty Representatives (6)
Dr. Derek Fisher, Science (Senator) (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Marnina Gonick, Education (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Patti Gouthro, Education (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Juliette Valcke, Humanities (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Prof. Michael Whalen, Professional Studies (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Tianyuan Yu, Professional Studies (25-Jan-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Nominations Committee (SNC)
The Nominations Committee is responsible for conducting nominations and elections by Senate and the Faculty Complement. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.7).
Chair:
Dr. Stephen Perrott
Ex-Officio Member:
Secretary of Senate, Prof. Paula Crouse
Faculty Representatives (5)
Dr. Robert Bérard, Education (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Ms. Judy Fraser-Arsenault, Professional Studies (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Melissa McGonnell, Education (01-Jan-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Stephen Perrott, Arts & Science (Senator) (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. Will Shead, Arts & Science (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Candace Blayney, Professional Studies (01-Jul-17 to 31-Dec-19)
Dr. Reina Green, Arts & Science (01-Jul-18 to 31-Dec-19)
Dr. Hazel MacRae, Arts & Science (01-Jul-18 to 31-Dec-19)
Note: Italics denote terms which do not include the entire academic year.
Committee on Research and Publications (CRP)
The Research and Publications Committee encourages research and publications within the university, acts as the peer review committee for the allocation of internal research funds, and advises Senate on research policy and priorities. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.8).
Chair:
Dr. Gayle MacDonald
Ex-Officio Member:
Associate Vice-President (Research), Dr. Gayle MacDonald
Faculty Representatives (8)
Dr. Michael Bowen, Education (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Derek Fisher, Arts & Science (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Graham Fraser, Arts & Science (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Ms. Lindsey MacCallum, Library (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Deborah Norris, Professional Studies (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Mirwais Qaderi, Arts & Science (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. Jonathan Roberts, Arts & Science (01-Jan-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Larry Steele, Arts & Science (01-Jan-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Student Experience Committee (SE)
It is the responsibility of the Student Experience Committee to advise Senate and the Associate Vice-President Student Experience on matters relating to enrolment, retention and the quality of student life. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.9).
Chair:
Ms. Paula Barry Mercer
Ex-Officio members:
Associate Vice-President Student Experience, Ms. Paula Barry Mercer
General Manager, Students’ Union, Mr. Kenney Fitzpatrick
Director of Athletics and Recreation, Ms June Lumsden
Manager, International Education Centre, Ms. Amy Braye
Manager, Residence Life, Ms. Lynn Cashen Basso
Communications, Marketing and Student Recruitment Representative, Ms. Kelly Gallant
Student Members:
TBA, President of the Students’ Union
Mr. Bernard Besong, Vice-President Student Life
Faculty Representatives (3)
Dr. Elizabeth Bowering, Arts & Science (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Education (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Tess Laidlaw, Professional Studies (01-Jan-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Education (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Tess Laidlaw, Professional Studies (01-Jan-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Committee on Teaching and Learning (SCOTL)
The overall role of the Committee on Teaching and Learning is to contribute to maintaining, fostering and appreciating excellence in teaching and learning at Mount Saint Vincent University. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.10).
Chair:
Dr. Jim Sharpe (July – December)
Dr. Peter Mombourquette (January – June)
Ex-Officio Members:
Vice-President Academic and Provost, Dr. Julie McMullin (effective Aug. 1/19)
Representative, Teaching and Learning Centre, Dr. Leigh-Ann MacFarlane
Director of Teaching and Learning, Dr. Donovan Plumb
Teaching Award recipients:
Dr. Kelly Resmer (Early Career)
Dr. Matthew MacLellan (Part-Time Faculty)
Dr. Elizabeth Bowering (Advanced Career)
Student Member:
TBA
Faculty Representatives (4)
Dr. Elizabeth Bowering, Arts & Science (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Patricia Gouthro, Education (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Peter Mombourquette, Professional Studies (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Deborah Norris, Professional Studies (01-Jan-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Jim Sharpe, Education (01-Jul-17 to 31-Dec-19)
Note: Italics denote terms which do not include the entire academic year.
Writing Initiatives Committee (WIC)
The Writing Initiatives Committee is a sub-committee of the Committee on Teaching and Learning. Its purpose is to foster and promote writing initiatives that benefit all members of the Mount community with particular emphasis on student learning. “Writing initiatives” include university structures and activities related to the teaching, learning, study, and practice of writing. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.10.1).
Chair:
Dr. Nathaniel Street
Ex-Officio Members:
English Department Writing Coordinator, Dr. Nathaniel Street
Representative, Committee on Teaching & Learning, TBA
Representative, Writing Centre, Ms. Clare Goulet
Representative, International Education, Ms. Lisa Crowell
Coordinator, Teaching and Learning, Dr. Donovan Plumb
Student Member:
TBA
Faculty Representatives (4)
Dr. Amelie Lemieux, Education (01-Jan-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Arthur McCalla, Arts & Science (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Fernando Nunes, Professional Studies (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Ms. Sandra Sawchuk, Library (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Undergraduate Admissions, Scholarships and Awards (UASAC)
The mandate of the Committee on Undergraduate Admissions and Scholarships is to serve as consultant and advisor to the Senate on admission and scholarship policy matters. In addition, it allocates scholarships and bursaries to appropriate students. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.11).
Chair:
Mr. Paul Cantelo
Ex-Officio Members:
Registrar, Mr. Paul Cantelo
Associate Registrar of Admissions and Registration, Ms. Martine Staatsen-Kintziger
Financial Aid Coordinator, Ms. Alison Stark
Student Academic Advisor, Ms. Heather Maxwell
Associate Vice-President Student Experience, Ms. Paula Barry Mercer
Manager of Student Recruitment, Mr. Kyle Steele
Resource:
Institutional Analyst, Ms. Isabelle Cormier
Undergraduate Student Rep, TBA
Faculty Representatives (6)
Dr. Germaine Chan, Professional Studies (01-Mar-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Christine Lackner, Arts & Science (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Tess Laidlaw, Professional Studies (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Valda Leighteizer, Education (01-Jan-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Suzanne Seager, Arts & Science (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Prof. Michael Whalen, Professional Studies (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Note: Italics denote terms which do not include the entire academic year.
Graduate Scholarships, Assistantships, and Awards (GSAA)
This committee is a consultant and advisor to Senate on matters relating to scholarships and assistantships for graduate students and to make recommendations on the allocation of funding according to the regulations of the University or relevant external funding agency. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.12).
Chair:
Dr. Kim Kienapple
Ex-Officio Members:
Dean of Graduate Studies (or designate), Dr. Kim Kienapple
Registrar’s Designate, Ms. Michelle Ball
Faculty Representatives (5)
Dr. Danielle Cox, Arts & Science (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. Sarah Reddington, GCYS (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. DeNel Rehberg Sedo, GPRL (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Ian Reilly, GPRL (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. Kyly Whitfield, GAHN (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
University Research Ethics Board (UREB)
The mandate of the UREB is to review the ethical acceptability of research including approving, rejecting, proposing modifications to, or terminating any proposed or ongoing research involving human participants which is conducted within, or by members of, the institution using considerations set forth in the TCPS2 as a minimum standard. The UREB reports to Senate annually but is subject to the requirements of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, established by the Government of Canada’s Panel on Research Ethics. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.13).
Chair:
Dr. Daniel Séguin
Vice Chair:
Dr. Will Shead
External Community Members:
Mr. Justin Hiltz
Mr. Kenneth Long
Ms. Megan Muise
Ex-Officio Members:
Research Ethics Co-ordinator, Ms. Brenda Gagne
Member knowledgeable in the law, TBA
Faculty Representatives (10)
Dr. Karen Blotnicky, Professional Studies (30-Aug-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Christine Doe, Education (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Sara King, Education (01-Jan-20 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Christine Lackner, Arts & Science (01-Jan-19 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Ian Pottie, Arts & Science (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Dan Séguin, Arts & Science (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Will Shead, Arts & Science (28 Sep-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Juliette Valcke, Arts & Science (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Dr. Aibing Xia, Arts and Science (01-Jan-18 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. Jeff Young, Professional Studies (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. Ardra Cole, Education (01-Jul-18 to 31-Dec-19)
Note: Italics denote terms which do not include the entire academic year.
Student Judicial Committee (SJC)
It is the responsibility of the Student Judicial Committee to hear and adjudicate cases brought under the Non-Academic Discipline Policy. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.14).
Chair:
Dr. Jennifer Brady
Student Representatives:
Ms. Katerina Allan
Mr. Will Brewer
Faculty Representatives (2 + 2 Alternates)
Dr. Jennifer Brady (regular) (01-Jul-18 to 30-Jun-21)
Dr. Danielle Cox (alternate) (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Ms. Meg Raven (alternate) (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Dr. Heidi Weigand (regular) (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Student Discipline Appeals Committee (SDAC)
It is the responsibility of the Student Judicial Appeals Committee to hear and adjudicate any appeals brought under the Non-Academic Discipline Policy. The terms of reference for the Committee can be found within the Senate By-Laws (14.15).
Chair:
Ms. Judy Fraser-Arsenault
Student Representatives:
Ms. Jessie Sutherland
Ms. Jasmine Tang
Faculty Representatives (2 + 2 Alternates)
Dr. Danielle Cox (alternate) (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Ms. Judy Fraser-Arsenault (regular) (01-Jul-19 to 30-Jun-22)
Ms. Meg Raven (alternate) (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
Ms. Jennifer Thornton (regular) (01-Jul-17 to 30-Jun-20)
