Committees

Chairs and Directors

The Dean, Associate Deans, and Chairs/Directors meet monthly to discuss and approve various items of Faculty business.

3:00 P.M. – Arts Council Room, 160

• Tuesday, September 11, 2018
• Tuesday, October 23, 2018 (degree) – Senate Degree Meeting: October 24, 2018
• Tuesday, November 13, 2018
• Tuesday, December 11, 2018
• Tuesday, January 15, 2019
• Tuesday, February 19, 2019 (degree) – Senate Degree Meeting: Feb.20, 2019
• Tuesday, March 26, 2019
• Tuesday, April 16, 2019
• Tuesday, May 21, 2019 – Senate Degree e-Vote: May 22, 2019

Committee on Student Affairs

The Associate Dean (Student Affairs) and departmental representatives meet to discuss and/or approve policies and procedures concerning students.

3:00 P.M. – Arts Council Room, 160

• Wednesday, October 3, 2018
• Wednesday, November 7, 2018
• Wednesday, February 6, 2019
• Wednesday, April 3, 2019
• Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Curriculum Screening Committee

This subcommittee reviews all course and program submissions proposed by departments. Minor course revisions approved by this subcommittee are sent directly to Enrolment Services.

2:30 P.M. – Arts Council Room, 160

• Monday, September 10, 2018
• Monday, October 1, 2018
• Monday, October 29, 2018
• Monday, November 26, 2018
• Monday, January 7, 2019
• Monday, February 4, 2019
• Monday, March 11, 2019
• Monday, April 15, 2019

Curriculum Committee Meetings

This committee reviews and approves all new courses and all new and revised programs.

2:30 P.M. – Arts Council Room, 160

• Monday, September 24, 2018
• Monday, October 15, 2018
• Monday, November 12, 2018
• Monday, December 10, 2018
• Monday, January 21, 2019
• Monday, February 18, 2019
• Monday, March 25, 2019
• Monday, April 29, 2019
• Monday, May 6, 2019

Faculty of Arts Meetings

The Dean and Associate Deans meet with faculty members to discuss and approve Faculty business.

3:00 P.M. – Leacock Council Room, L232

• Tuesday, September 25, 2018
• Tuesday, November 20, 2018
• Tuesday, January 22, 2019
• Tuesday, March 12, 2019
• Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Arts Nominating Committee

The Dean and eight elected Members of Faculty meet in the winter term to nominate Faculty members to various Faculty committees.

3:30 P.M. – Arts Council Room, 160

• Thursday, January 10, 2019
• Thursday, February 7, 2019
• Thursday, March 14, 2019
• Thursday, April 4, 2019

B.A. & Sc. Program Advisory Committee

The Associate Deans (Academic) of Arts and Science and four elected Members, two from each Faculty meet to discuss and/or approve changes to the program.

2:00 P.M. – Arts Council Room

• Wednesday, October 17, 2018
• Wednesday, December 5, 2018
• Wednesday, February 13, 2019
• Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Humanities and Social Sciences Library Advisory Committee

Minimum six (6) members from the Faculty of Arts.

2:30 P.M. – Arts Council Room

• Thursday, September 27, 2018
• Thursday, December 6, 2018
• Thursday, February 14, 2019
• Thursday, April 25, 2019

African Studies Program Committee 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• K. Medani, Political Science, Chair - 2017-2020 (renewed)
• G. Campbell, History and Classical Studies
• C. Chapman, Anthropology/MSE
• M. Diouf, Langue et littérature françaises
• J. Jorgensen, Desautels Faculty of Management
• J. Unruh, Geography

Arts Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff 2018-2019

4 members (1 academic to be Chair, 1 'M' representative, 2 'C/T' representatives); 2 year term

• S. Bond, School of Social Work, Chair - 2017-2019
• T. A. Alward, Leacock ASC1 - 2018-2020 (renewed)
• L. Nardini, 688 Sherbrooke ASC - 2018-2020 (renewed)
• K. Roche, English [T] - 2017-2019 (renewed)
• A. Cosia, Human Resources, Dean's Office - Ex Officio
• R. Courtois, Director of Administration, Dean's Office - Ex Officio

Arts Faculty Prizes and Awards Committee 2018-2019

5-7 members from the Arts academic staff, 3 year term

• T. Sparks, Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies), Chair - Ex Officio
• K. Holden, Prizes and Awards Officer, Faculty of Arts - Ex Officio
• J. Hall, University Royal Society of Canada Chair - Ex Officio
• M. Chatman, Awards Officer, Res. & Intl. Relations, Vice-Principal Research representative - Ex Officio
• I. Daunais, Langue et littérature françaises - 2017-2020
• B. Lewis, History and Classical Studies - 2017-2020
• V. Pouliot, Political Science - 2017-2020

B.A. & Sc. Program Administration Committee 2018-2019

6 members including 2 student members in the B.A. & Sc. option

• D. Ruths, B.A.&Sc. Program Director (ex officio)
• A. Hundember, Associate Dean (Academic), Science, Chair, 2018-2021
• G. Lane-Mercier, Associate Dean (Academic Administration and Oversight), Faculty of Arts
• N. Allard, Director, SOUSA, (ex officio)
• T. Raggo, B.A.&Sc. Student Advisor/Administrator (ex officio)
• E. G. Coleman, Art History and Communication Studies, BASC 201 Director (ex officio)
• M. Evans, School of Information Studies
• M. Hunter, Art History and Communication Studies
• B. Robinson, Geography
• A. Watt, Biology

Canadian Ethnic and Racial Studies Minor Concentration Committee 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• Morton Weinfeld, Chair, 2017-2020
• L. Madokoro, History and Classical Studies
• C. Scholtz, Political Science

Catholic Studies Program Committee 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• E. Kuhonta, Political Science, Chair, 2017-2020
• D. Cere, School of Religious Studies
• G. Green, School of Religious Studies

Committee on Graduate Studies 2018-2019

6 members; including the Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) and one graduate student; 2 year term

• T. Sparks, Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies), Chair - Ex Officio
• J. Carmichael, Sociology - 2018-2020
• I. Frissen, School of Information Studies - 2018-2020
• E. Kuhonta, Political Science - 2017-2019
• N. Schantz, English - 2017-2019
• TBA, graduate student representative

Committee on Modern Greek 2016-2017

Chair, 3 year term, renewable

• A. Anastassiadis, History and Classical Studies, Chair 2013-2016
• H. Beck, History and Classical Studies
• D. Berk, Chemical Engineering

Committee on Research 2018-2019

5 members, including the Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies); 2 year term

• T. Sparks, Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies), Chair (Ex Officio)
• E. Gidengil, Political Science, 2018-2020
• C. Guastavino, School of Information Studies, 2017-2019
• M. Hickman, English, 2017-2019
• S. Morton, History and Classical Studies, 2017-2019 (renewed)

Committee on Student Affairs 2018-2019

• M. Hickman, Acting Associate Dean, Student Affairs (Convenor, Ex Officio)
• P. Johansen, Anthropology
• C. Henry, Art History and Communication Studies
• G. Bennett, East Asian Studies
• L. Lasio, Economics and MSE
• W. Folkerth, English
• K. Papin, French Language Centre
• D. Desrosiers, Langue et littérature françaises
• L. Kozak, History and Classical Studies
• E. Kuhonta, ISID
• M. Abisaab (fall) and TBA (winter), Islamic Studies
• E. Caplan, Jewish Studies
• V. Ceia, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
• H. Goad, Linguistics
• K. Voight, Philosophy
• F. Nunez-Meitz, Political Science
• E. Park, School of Information Studies
• M. Bauer, School of Religious Studies
• T. Sussman, School of Social Work
• E. Shor, Sociology

Constitutional Review Advisor 2018-2019

1 member; 2 year term

• V. Muniz-Fraticelli, Political Science 2017-2019

Curriculum Committee 2017-2018

10 members; no more than one member from any department; 5 undergraduate students; 1 graduate student; 2 year term

• G. Lane-Mercier, Assoc.Dean (Aca.Admin.& Oversight), Chair - Ex Officio
• M. Hickman, Acting Associate Dean (Student Affairs) - Ex Officio
• R. Canuel, McLennan Library - Ex Officio
• M. Brawley, Political Science - 2017-2019
• M. Deslauriers, Philosophy - 2017-2019
• W. Folkerth, English - 2018-2020
• N. Liakina, French Language Centre - 2017-2019 (renewed)
• K. Maurer, School of Social Work - 2018-2020 (renewed)
• A. Pinkney, School of Religious Studies - 2017-2019
• D. Totten, History and Classical Studies - 2018-2020
• TBA

Curriculum Screening Committee 2017-2018

This is a subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee. Membership composition and numbers vary each year. Memberships confirmed in August.

• L. Lach, Associate Dean (Student Affairs) Co-chair
• G. Lane-Mercier, Associate Dean (Academic Administration and Oversight), Co-chair
• M. Brawley, Political Science
• TBA

Faculty Representatives on Senate 2018-2019

Membership by election

• J. Engle-Warnick, Economics - 2016-2019
• M. Hickman, English - 2016-2019
• A. Laywine, Philosophy - 2019-2021
• L. Madokoro, History and Classical Studies - 2018-2021
• G. M. Mikkelson, Philosophy - 2017-2020
• R. Niezen, Anthropology - 2017-2020
• P. Oxhorn, Political Science - 2017-2020
• C. Scholtz, Political Science - 2018-2021
• E. Shor, Sociology - 2017-2020
• T. Sparks, English - 2019-2021

Gender, Sexuality, Feminist, and Social Justice Studies Advisory Committee (GSFSAC) 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• A. Sinecore, Education and Counselling Psychology, Chair, 2017-2020
• A. Folco, Administrative and Student Affairs Coordinator/Student Advisor
• R. Benedicto, Art History and Communication Studies
• M. Bunch, Women's Studies
• J. Burman, Art History and Communication Studies
• T. Flanagan, Educational and Counselling Psychology
• C. Konishi, Educational and Counselling Psychology
• L. Kozak, History and Classical Studies
• J. Krane, School of Social Work
• B. Lewis, History and Classical Studies
• V. Narain, Faculty of Law
• N. Oswin, Geography
• C. Rentschler, Art History and Communication Studies
• P. Roychowdhury, Sociology
• H. Sharp, Philosophy
• A. Thain, English/IGSF Program Director (ex officio)
• L. Whitesell, Music
• K. Zien, English

History and Philosophy of Science Program Committee 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• D. Schlimm, Philosophy, Chair, 2018-2021
• N. Dew, History and Classical Studies
• J. Ragep, Islamic Studies
• E. Tal, Philosophy

Humanities and Social Sciences Library Advisory Committee 2018-2019

A minimum of three (3) Social Sciences representatives, three (3) Humanities representatives; one (1) Faculty of Education representative; one (1) Faculty of Management representative; one (1) PGSS representative; two (2) AUS representatives (preferably one from Social Sciences and one from Humanities); one (1) Education Undergraduate Society representative; one (1) Management Undergraduate Society representative; and the Head Librarian, Humanities and Social Sciences Library. Two year terms.

• G. Lane-Mercier, Associate Dean (Aca. Admin. & Oversight) ,Chair - Ex Officio
• R. Canuel, Humanities and Social Sciences Library - Ex Officio
• F. Amodio, Economics - 2018-2020
• T. C. Bruce, History and Classical Studies - 2018-2020 (renewed)
• F. Charbonneau, Langue et littérature françaises - 2017-2019 (renewed)
• J. Elrick, Sociology - 2018-2020
• I. Frissen, School of Information Studies - 2016-2018
• I. Henderson, School of Religious Studies - 2017-2019
• E. Kuhonta, Political Science - 2018-2020
• N.E. Nichols, Education - 2017-2019
• TBA, 1 academic members (from Management)
• TBA, Graduate Student Member
• TBA, 2 Undergraduate Student Members (Management/Education)

Indigenous Studies Program Committee 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• C. Scholtz, Political Science, Chair, 2018-2021
• G. Bell, Art History and Communication Studies
• K. Cook, Aboriginal Outreach Administrator, Student Services
• W. Gabriel, School of Social Work

Industrial Relations Faculty Program Committee 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• F. Lange, Economics, Chair - 2018-2019 (renewed for one year only)
• L. Baccini, Political Science
• B. Eidlin, Sociology
• J. Engle-Warnick, Economics
• C. Westgate, Desautels Faculty of Management

International Development Studies Program Committee 2017-2018

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• S. Laszlo, Economics/Director, ISID, Chair, June 2016- Sept 2019
• M. Balán, Political Science/ISID
• J. Burman, Art History and Communication Studies
• O. Coomes, Geography
• E. Kuhonta, Political Science
• S. Martin, Social Work
• J. Unruh, Geography

Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program Committee 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• F. Macchi, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Chair, 2016-2019
• M. Balán, Political Science/ISID
• C. LeGrand, History and Classical Studies
• E. Kohn, Anthropology
• C. Raynor, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
• D. Studnicki-Gizbert, History and Classical Studies
• K. Zien, English

Liberal Arts Program Committee 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• E. Bolongaro, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Chair, 2016-2019 (renewed)
• F. Charbonneau, Langue et littérature françaises
• E. MacLaren, English
• S. Posthumus, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
• M. Soranzo, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures/Program Director

Medieval Studies Program Committee 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• M. Van Dussen, English, Chair - 2017-2020
• T.C. Bruce, History and Classical Studies
• C. Hilsdale, Art History and Communication Studies
• F. Wallis, Social Studies of Medicine/History and Classical Studies

Nominating Committee 2018-2019

Membership decided by election

• A. Maioni, Dean, Chair - Ex Officio
• S. Sharpe, Secretary - Ex Officio
• M. Evans, School of Information Studies - 2017-2019
• M.A. Nicholson, English - 2018-2020
• 5 TBA

North American Studies Program Committee 2016-2017

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• H. Waller, Political Science, Chair, Term of Office:  2013-2016 (renewed)
• TBA, Director
• C. Boberg, Linguistics
• P. Gibian, English

Priorities and Planning Committee 2018-2019

8 members; including the Coordinating Chairs of the Arts Service Centres and at least one School Director and one Institute Director; 2 year term

• A. Maioni, Political Science, Dean, Chair - Ex Officio
• J. Engle-Warnick, Associate Dean (Faculty Affairs) - Ex Officio
• T. Sparks, Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) - Ex Officio
• M. Hickman, Acting Associate Dean (Student Affairs) - Ex Officio
• G. Lane-Mercier, Associate Dean (Academic Admin. and Oversight) - Ex Officio
• R. Courtois, Director of Administration - Ex Officio
• A. Staples, Secretary - Ex Officio
• E. Bolongaro, 688 Sherbrooke ASC Coordinating Chair - 2017-2019
• M. Fronda, Leacock 2 ASC Coordinating Chair - 2018-2020
• J. Galbraith, Leacock 1 ASC Coordinating Chair - 2018-2020
• S. Laszlo, ISID Director - 2017-2019
• S. Morton, History and Classical Studies - 2016-2019
• T. Ponech, Arts-Ferrier ASC Coordinating Chair - 2017-2019
• H. Sharp, Philosophy - 2018-2020
• N. Trocme, School of Social Work Director - 2017-2019

Quebec Studies Program Committee 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• E. Bélanger, Political Science, Chair/Director, 2016-2019
• A. Farah, French Language and Literature
• C. Leclerc, French Language and Literature
• E. Sarigollu, Faculty of Management

Review Board 2018-2019

5 members; 3 year term

• A. Maioni, Dean, Chair - Ex Officio
• I. Daunais, Département de langue et littérature françaises - 2017-2020
• R. Castro, Economics - 2018-2021
• S. Clark, Sociology - 2018-2021
• M. Hartman, Institute of Islamic Studies - 2017-2020
• J. Pérez-Magallon, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures - 2017-2019

Scholarships Committee 2018-2019

7 members; 2 year term

• M. Hickman, Acting Associate Dean (Student Affairs), Chair - Ex Officio
• S. Sharpe, Secretary - Ex Officio
• A. Coussy, Langue et littérature françaises - 2018-2020
• K. Ironside, History and Classical Studies - 2018-2020
• T. Soehl, Sociology - 2018-2020 (renewed)
• E. Tal, Philosophy - 2018-2020
• H. Wendt, School of Religious Studies - 2018-2020

Senate Committee on Computing 2017-2018

3 year term

• G. Lane-Mercier, Associate Dean (Academic Administration and Oversight)

Social Entrepreneurship Program Committee 2017-2018

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• I. Vaccaro, Anthropology, Chair/Program Director – Term of Office: 2017-2020
• F. Amodio, Economics
• L. Baccini, Political Science
• J. Carmichael, Sociology

University Tenure Committee (Faculty Representation) 2016-2017

Committee 1:

• E. Bolongaro, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, 2015-2017 (renewed)
• J. Opal, History and Classical Studies, 2015-2017
• TBA (alternate)

Committee 2:

• J. Bartlett, School of Information Studies, 2015-2017
• S.  Martin, School of Social Work, 2016-2018
• TBA (alternate)

World Cinemas Interdisciplinary Minor Concentration Program Committee 2018-2019

Chair: 3 year term, renewable

• T. Lamarre, East Asian Studies, Chair 2018-2019 (renewed for one year only)
• M. Cho, East Asian Studies
• A. Farah, French Language and Literature
• G. Minghelli, Languages, Literatures, & Cultures
• A. Osterweil, English
• A. Tureli, School of Architecture