University Secretariat
Queen's University-
Senate
- Meeting Dates and Deadlines
- Agendas and Minutes
- Composition
- Membership
- Functions
- Rules of Procedure
- Rules at a Glance
- Visitor's Pass
- Senate Report Checklist
- Resources for Chairs and Secretaries
- Internal Academic Reviews
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Committees
- Vacancies
- Academic Development Committee
- Academic Planning Task Force (2012-2013)
- Academic Procedures Committee
- Advisory Research Committee
- Agenda Committee
- Budget Review Committee
- Creative Arts and Public Lectures Committee
- Cyclical Program Review Committee
- Educational Equity Committee
- Honorary Degrees Committee
- Information Technology Committee
- Internal Academic Review Committee
- Library Committee
- Nominating Committee
- Non-Academic Discipline
- Operations Review Committee
- Orientation Activities Review Board
- Residence Committee
- Scholarships and Student Aid Committee
- Alumni Assembly
- Council of Ontario Universities
- Engineering Society Services Inc.
- SEAMO Governing Committee
- History
- Honorary Degrees
Purpose and Functions of Senate
(approved by Senate April 28, 2011)
Central Function:
- Under the jurisdiction of the Royal Charter of 1841, Senate determines all matters of an academic character that affect the University as a whole, and is concerned with all matters that affect the general welfare of the University and its constituents. Senate shall serve as a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas among the members of the University community.
Academic Planning and Educational Environment Functions:
Senate will
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participate in strategic planning for the University, including but not limited to the budgetary process and campus planning and development.
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assume a shared responsibility, along with the Board of Trustees and the Administration of Queen's, for a living and learning environment that promotes the well-being of students.
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commit through policies and programs to an environment at the University that recognizes equity and diversity as being vital to, and in harmony with, its educational purposes and standards of excellence as an institution.
Legislative Functions:
Senate has the authority to
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approve the establishment or closure of any academic unit, centre or institute, subject to ratification by the Board of Trustees.
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approve the establishment or closure of named and funded chairs and professorships, subject to ratification by the Board of Trustees.
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approve the establishment or closure, on the recommendation of Faculty Boards and Schools, of all programs of study leading to a degree, diploma, or certificate, and review all such programs cyclically.
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approve university-level policies relating to the academic mission and academic services including but not limited to policies related to admissions, calendars, examinations, student financial aid, and annual enrolment planning.
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grant all honorary degrees and grant on the recommendation of Faculty Boards and Schools all earned degrees, diplomas, and certificates awarded by the University.
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approve policies and procedures regarding student academic and non-academic matters. The authority to discipline students, including the power to require a student to withdraw from the University, resides with the Senate; responsibility for non-academic discipline of students may be delegated to student organizations.
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approve the Academic Plan and the Strategic Research Plan.
Appointment/Selection Functions:
Senate will
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share with the Board of Trustees the responsibility for the selection of the Principal through a committee composed equally of members of the Senate and the Board.
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establish the procedures to be followed in the appointments of Deans and academic Vice-Principals.
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appoint, establish terms of reference, and have responsibility for committees that fulfill the functions of Senate.