Board of Governors Motions (2001 to 2009)

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on November 26, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 37 new awards, nine award amendments and three award withdrawals as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated August 27, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Manitoba Teachers' Society Aboriginal Bursary in Education as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report Senate Committee on Awards PART B dated August 27 and recommended by Senate on October 2, 2002.

THAT a $50/year student contribution be assessed against students in the School of Dental Hygiene for a three year period effective September 2003 as outlined in the letter from Prof. Salme Lavigne dated October 16, 2002.

THAT a $100/year student contribution be assessed against students in the Faculty of Dentistry for a three year period effective September 2003 as outlined in the letter from Dr. Johann de Vries, Dean, Dentistry dated October 16, 2002.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on September 24, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 14 new awards and 11 award amendments as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated May 24, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the two new awards, seven award amendments and one award withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated June 27, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Faculty of Dentistry for a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene [as approved and recommended by Senate on June 26, 2002.]

THAT the Board of Governors approve the introduction of an entry-level professional Master's degree in Occupational Therapy [as endorsed by the Faculty Council of Graduate Studies on May 23, 2002 and recommended by the report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated June 12, 2002, and as approved and recommended by Senate on August 14, 2002].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Faculty of Dentistry to establish an International Dentist Degree Program [as endorsed by the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes on May 22, 2002 and the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee on May 8, 2002, and as approved and recommended by Senate on August 14, 2002].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal to establish an Endowed Chair in Rheumatology [as set out in the report of the Senate Committee on University Research dated July 9, 2002, and as approved and recommended by Senate on August 14, 2002].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of Dean Gray dated May 6, 2002 [as approved and recommended by Senate on August 14, 2002] to divide the L.A.H. Warren Chair in Actuarial Science into two Professorships for a five-year period.

THAT a $50/year student contribution be assessed against students in the Faculty of Medicine for a four year period effective September 2002 as outlined in the letter from Dr. Brian Hennen, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, dated July 12, 2002, subject to the Vice-President (Administration) working out an appropriate mechanism after speaking with the Dean and the Senior Stick.

THAT a $50/year student contribution be assessed on students in the School of Music for a three year period effective September 2003, subject to the School of Music Students' Association accepting the three year period commencing September 2003 instead of September 2002.

THAT the attached Resolutions with respect to Canadian and U.S. General Account Cheques, Payroll Account Cheques, Capital Asset Fund Bank Account Cheques, Trust Account Cheques and Transfers in Blank be adopted to reflect new signing authorities of the University of Manitoba as of September 24, 2002.

THAT the Dental Plan Financial and Renewal Report for the period ending December 31, 2001 be approved including a 7% premium increase for retired staff members. That the experience gain of $26,712 be transferred to the Dental Reserve. The changes to the rates are to be effective for October 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the collective agreement negotiated between the University of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba Dental and Clinical Staff Association, for the period April 1, 2001 to March 31, 2004

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on June 25, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the nine new awards, 18 award amendments and one award withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated March 22, 2002.

That the Board of Governors approve the audited Financial Statements of the University of Manitoba, for the year ended March 31, 2002.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on May 14, 2002.

THAT the Board approve the operating budget for the year ending March 31, 2003.

THAT the Board approve the introduction of a clinical fieldwork fee of $1,500 per student per annum for the Faculty of Pharmacy effective the Fall 2002 term.

THAT the Board approve Policy 607 Maternity and Parental Leave effective October 1, 2001.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on March 26, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the five new awards, eight award amendments and one award withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A" of the report of the Senate Committee on Awards dated November 29, 2001.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Wiciwawin Aboriginal Alumni Emergency Bursary award as set out in Appendix "B" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated November 29, 2001 and recommended by Senate on January 9, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 15 new awards, eight award amendments and one award withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated February 2, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the name change of the Department of Foods and Nutrition to the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, [as recommended by the Faculty Council of Human Ecology on September 14, 2001 and approved by Senate on February 6, 2002]."

THAT the Board of Governors approve the site on the corner of Maclean Crescent and Dafoe Road for an apartment-style Student Residence and Conference Centre [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee in its report on "The Proposed Site for a New Student Residence and Conference Centre", dated February 5, 2002, as outlined in the document entitled "Request for Site Approval: Proposed new Student Residence" dated January 31, 2002 and as approved and recommended by Senate on March 6, 2002.]

THAT the Board of Governors approve, the University of Manitoba Campus Plan in principle [as set out in the report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee report dated February 5, 2002 and approved by Senate on March 6, 2002.]

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a Professorship in Behavioral Finance [as set out in the request from Dean Jerry Gray of the I.H. Asper School of Business dated January 13, 2002 and as approved and recommended by Senate at its meeting of March 6, 2002.] Note: the Professorship in Behavioral Finance will be named the David Dreman Professorship in Behavioral Finance.

THAT a $50/year student contribution be assessed against Department of Architecture students in the Faculty of Architecture for an additional three year period effective September 2002 as outlined in the letter from Dr. David Witty, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated January 22, 2002.

THAT a $55/year student contribution be assessed against students in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies for a three year period effective September 2002 as outlined in the letter from Dr. Dennis Hrycaiko, Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies dated March 8, 2002.

THAT the Board approve an increase to the Graduate Student Organization fee from $23.50 for full-time and $11.75 for part-time students to $47.00 and $23.50 respectively.

THAT the Board approve a collection of an annual fee of $197 for a comprehensive Health and Dental Plan for students at the University of Manitoba commencing in September 2002.

THAT the proposed board and room rates (included in Table I,) be approved by the Board of Governors.

TABLE I
PROPOSED 2002-2003 BOARD AND ROOM RATES

THAT the Board of Governors approve the policy on Allocation of Revenues Derived from Plant Varieties Developed at the University.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the revised terms of reference for the Professional and Confidential Policy Panel as amended.

THAT the Board of Governors authorize spending out of operating budgets equal to the current 2001-2002 levels, from April 1, 2002 onward until the 2002-2003 budget is approved.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the purchase of a Vector Network Analyzer System from Anritsu Electronics Ltd. at a purchase price of $529,806.04 inclusive of net taxes.

THAT approval be given to award a contract to Gardon Construction Ltd. to replace all the exterior windows in the Human Ecology Building as per Req. C28435 for the sum of $517,603.00 plus GST as per tender results.

THAT approval be given to award a contract to Manshield Construction for the construction of the New Engineering Structure Lab Building and renovations to the Agricultural Engineering Building as per Req. C25296 for the sum of $3,262,000 plus GST as per tender results.

THAT approval be given to award a contract to Crystal Construction for the renovation in the Old Medical Library Building as per Req. C18580 for the sum of $1,705,000 plus GST as per tender results.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the purchase of two (2) Centrifugal Chillers from York International as per tender FG04245 Q ED for ,014,654.00 (total for two chillers).

THAT effective for the 2002/2003 fiscal year, additional post-retirement adjustments be provided in the amount of 0.75% of the pension entitlement and post-retirement adjustments in effect on March 31, 2002.

THAT any active Staff Member who terminates or retires after March 31, 2004 will no longer be eligible for the Basic Extended Life benefit.

THAT the Board of Governors request that the administration review the issues related to long-term funding of employee benefits and report back to the Board with a recommended course(s) of action not later than September, 2002.

THAT effective April 1, 2002, all eligible employees are provided with a $350 annual maximum for each insured member of the family for combined paramedical services. Paramedical practitioners would include acupuncturists, chiropractors, Christian Science practitioners, dieticians, massage therapists, naturopaths, osteopaths, physiotherapists, athletic therapists, podiatrists, psychologists/social workers and speech therapists.

THAT the Board of Governors ratify the three (3) year Collective Agreement between the University of Manitoba and the Association of Employees Supporting Education Services [effective October 1, 2001 to September 19, 2004].

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on November 24, 2003.

THAT the Board of Governors approve five new awards, 15 award amendments and one award withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated August 27, 2003].

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on September 23, 2003.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 12 new awards and ten award amendments as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards Part A dated May 21, 2003.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Vision Quest Bursary, the NFL/Budweiser Recreation Services Aboriginal Student Development Award, and the TRLabs Scholarship as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part B dated May 21, 2003 and recommended by Senate on June 18, 2003.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the two new award amendments as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated July 21, 2003.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies for a Master of Science in Pediatric Dentistry and a Graduate Diploma in Pediatric Dentistry [as approved and recommended by Senate on August 13, 2003 and that the program not be implemented until the Vice-President (Academic) and Provost is satisfied that sufficient new funding is is place to adequately fund the implementation and on-going operation of these programs.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to establish a Spinal Cord Research Centre [as set out in the report of the Senate Committee on University Research dated April 24, 2003, and the report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated June 23, 2003, and as approved and recommended by Senate on August 13, 2003].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the organization of the Faculty of Environment as proposed by the Faculty of Environment on April 24, 2003 and as approved by Senate at its meeting of September 3, 2003.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the site "D" on the area currently know as car park "T" for the site of the new Centre for Music, Art and Design [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee in its report on "The Proposed Site location for the Centre for Music, Art and Design", dated July 3, 2003, and as approved and recommended by Senate on September 3, 2003.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a Professorship in Corporate Finance [as set out in the request from Dean Jerry Gray of the I.H. Asper School of Business dated April 9, 2003 and as approved and recommended by Senate at its meeting of August 13, 2003].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a Professorship in Strategic Financial Management [as set out in the request from Dean Jerry Gray of the I.H. Asper School of Business dated April 9, 2003 and as approved and recommended by Senate at its meeting of August 13, 2003].

THAT, subject to concurrence by Senate, an ad hoc Committee of Election, consisting of two members of the Board of Governors and two members of Senate be established to:

(a) perform the functions required under the procedures for the Committee of Election which were used for the 2001 Chancellor election (the nomination for Chancellor, the method of election, the date of election and the announcement of the elected Chancellor);

(b) recommend to the Board and Senate on any issues which require consideration prior to the meeting of the Committee of Election (including an appropriate timetable for receipt of nominations and conducting the election).

THAT the Board of Governors name the following as its two appointees to the ad hoc Committee:

• Mr. Wayne Anderson, Chair of the Board of Governors
• Mr. Terry Sargeant, Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on June 24

THAT the Board of Governors approve the seven new awards, six award amendments and one award withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated January 15, 2003.

That the Board of Governors approve the ten new awards and 14 award amendments as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated February 26, 2003.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the two new awards and four award amendments as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated March 31, 2003.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal from the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the establishment of a M.Sc. in Management [as recommended by the report of SPPC dated April 16, 2003 and by Senate at its meeting of May 14, 2003.]

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal to establish a Research Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery [as set out in the report of the Senate Committee on Univeristy Research dated April 11, 2003, and as approved and recommende65d by Senate on May 14, 2003].

THAT subject to the endorsement of the report by Senate at its June 18, 2003 meeting, the Board of Governors approve Building for a Bright Future: A strategic academic plan for the University of Manitoba as a planning document.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Consolidated Financial Statements of the University of Manitoba, for the year ending March 31, 2003.

THAT a $100/year student contribution be assessed on full time students and a $50/year student contributions be assessed on part time students in the Faculty of Graduate Studies for a four year period effective September 2003 as outlined in the letter dated June 17, 2003 from Dr. Anthony Secco, Acting Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the President’s Priorities for 2003-2004 as follows:

1. Recruit a Vice-President (Administration), ideally by December 31, 2003, but not later than July 1, 2004.

2. Oversee the implementation of the University’s new strategic plan, entitled “Building for a Bright Future”

3. Continue fund-raising initiatives:

a) Focus on reaching the capital campaign goal of $200 million by December 31, 2003; and

b) Continue intensive fund-raising efforts to reach capital funding goals that will be short of target at the conclusion of the Building on Strengths campaign.

4. Continue to build linkages with:

a) internal and external constituencies; and

b) Aboriginal communities

5. Maintain and enhance relationships between the University and

a) the City of Winnipeg;b) the Province of Manitoba; and

c) the federal government.

6. Continue work that will assure a positive perception of the University of Manitoba by overseeing the following:

a) Under the direction of the Vice-President (Academic) & Provost and the Acting Vice-President (Administration), finalize the University’s enrolment management plan, assuring that it will enhance the recruitment of more outstanding undergraduate, graduate and international students;

b) Under the direction of the Vice-President (External) and the Acting Vice-President (Administration) continue the implementation of the three-year plan (beginning its 2nd year in July). Take into account survey-based findings on the reputation of the University of Manitoba in developing and implementing a plan to improve perceptions of the University;

c) Under the direction of the Vice-President (Research),

i) conclude formal research agreements with the University’s two affiliated tertiary hospitals, and others that partner with the University without formal agreements;

ii) continue to monitor the development of the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals;

iii) continue intensive focus on securing more research infrastructure support through CFI Innovation funds.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on May 20, 2003.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Operating Budget based on Total Revenues and Expenditures of $358,647,768 for the year ending March 31,2004 [based on the budget material submitted as part of the agenda material].

The following motions were approved by the Senate at its meeting on January 28, 2003.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the four new awards and three award amendments as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated September 18, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 13 new awards and eight award amendments as set out in Appendix "A" of the Senate Committee on Awards dated October 30, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the Faculty of Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Environmental Science degree [as endorsed by the Report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated November 6, 2002 and the Report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated November 8, 2002 and as approved and recommended by Senate on December 4, 2002].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to introduce a Bachelor of Allied Health Science (Radiation Therapy) [as endorsed by the Report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated November 1, 2002 and the Report of the Senate Planning and Priorities committee dated September 30, 2002 and as approved and recommended by Senate on December 4, 2002], and that the program not be implemented until the Vice-President (Academic) and Provost is satisfied that an appropriate affiliation agreement is in place between CancerCare Manitoba and the University of Manitoba.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a Minor program in Ecology as proposed by the Faculty of Science [as endorsed by the report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated September 17, 2002 and the report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated June 4, 2002, and as approved and recommended by Senate on November 6, 2002].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the Continuing Education Division to introduce a Diploma in Labour Relations and Workplace Studies [as endorsed by the Report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated October 29, 2002 and the Report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated September 30, 2002 and as approved and recommended by Senate on December 4, 2002].

THAT a $90/year student contribution be assessed on students in the Faculty of Human Ecology for a three year period effective September 2003 as outlined in the letter from Dr. Ranjana Bird, Dean, Faculty of Human Ecology dated November 28, 2002.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a surcharge on tuition fees for the Faculty of Law as set out in a memo from the Dean of Law, an increase of $1,000 in Fall 2003 registrations, an additional $2,000 for Fall 2004 and $4,000 for Fall 2005. Tuition fees for students currently in the program would be adjusted only by any additional increases that might be approved for existing fees.

THAT a $50/year student contribution be assessed on students in the Faculty of Social Work for a four year period effective September 2003 as outlined in the letter from Dr. Don Fuchs, Dean, Faculty of Social Work dated November 5, 2002.

THAT a $70/year student contribution be assessed on students in the Faculty of Science for a three year period effective September 2003 as outlined in the letter dated December 16, 2002 from Dr. Gordon Robinson, Acting Dean, Faculty of Science.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the technology program fee for the Faculty of Architecture of $400 effective Fall 2003 registrations.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Health and Safety Policy and that the current policies 503, 505, 506, 507 and 511 (all related to health and safety matters) be deleted and referred to the Administration for conversion to procedure documents.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on September 21, 2004.

THAT the Board of Governors approve 10 new awards, 16 award amendments and one award withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part A [dated May 31, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the The Michael and Joy Phelps Bursary, the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents Bursary and the Jean Goodwill - Jean Steckle Bursary in Human Ecology as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part B dated May 31, 2004.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on June 22, 2004.

THAT the Board of Governors approve 10 new awards, six award amendments and two award withdrawals as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part A [dated March 1, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Wyerhaeuser Community Education Bursary as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part B [dated March 1, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 11 new awards and 10 award amendments as set out in the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards dated [April 12, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to introduce a Baccaluareate degree in Allied Health Science [as endorsed by the Report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated March 22, 2004, the Report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated April 5, 2004, and as approved by Senate May 12, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the Faculty of Environment to introduce a Bachelor of Science in Physical Geography [as endorsed by the Report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated March 22, 2004 and the Report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated February 23, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the Faculty of Science to introduce a Joint Honours Program in Computer Science and Physics and Astronomy [as endorsed by the Report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated March 23, 2004 and the Report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated April 5, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the Faculties of Arts and Science to Introduce a Joint Honours Program in Mathematics and Economics [as endorsed by the Report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated March 23, 2004 and the Report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated April 5, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the Faculties of Arts and Science to introduce a Joint Honours Program in Mathematics and Statistics [as endorsed by the Report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated April 5, 2004, and as approved and recommended by Senate on May 12, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the name change of the Department of Continuing Medical Education to the Department of Medical Education, [as recommended by the Faculty Executive Council of The Faculty of Medicine on February 14, 2004 and approved by Senate on April 7, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Asper School of Business to create a Department of Supply Chain Management [dated April 7, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

i) that the differential fee charged to International Graduate Students by increased from 75% to 100% of the tuition fee charged,

ii) that the University discontinue the practice of providing a 100% rebate of the differential fee to Graduate Students effective September, 2005, and

iii) that the differential fee be used to provide funds to support international graduate students in the form of partial tuition scholarships, bursaries and related administrative support.

THAT, pursuant to section 5.00 of Bylaw 28.00 Student Organizations, that the following student organizations be authorized to participate in the student organization fees collected by the University:

• The University 1 Student Council
• The Arthur V. Mauro Students' Association
• The Society of Earth Science and Environmental Students

THAT the Board of Governors approve the President’s Priorities for 2004-2005 as presented.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the audited Financial Statements of the University of Manitoba, for the year ended March 31, 2004.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on May 18, 2004.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Operating Budget based on Total Revenues and Expenditures of $371,936,658 for the year ending March 31, 2005.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the following appointments to the Board of Management of the Manitoba Institute of Cell Biology:

1. 1. The re-appointment of Dr. Leslie Degner, Faculty of Nuring (term ending June 30, 2007)
2. 2. The appointment of Dr. Janice Dodd, Department of Physiology (term ending June 30, 2007).

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on April 27, 2004.

THAT a $50/year ($1.67 per credit hour) fee continue to be assessed on full time students in the Faculty of Education and that this amount be pro-rated for part time students for a period of one year.

THAT a $70/year fee be assessed on full time undergraduate students in the Faculty of Environment and that the amount be pro-rated for part time students for a period of three years commencing September 2004.

THAT a $50/year fee continue to be assessed on full time graduate students in the Department of City Planning, Faculty of Architecture and $25/year be assessed on part time students for a period of three years commencing September 2004.

THAT Dr. Rick Baydack, Associate Dean, Faculty of Environment be appointed the University of Manitoba representative on the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Model Forest Inc. for the period July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.

THAT Dr. John Sinclair, Natural Resources Institute be re-appointed the alternate representative on the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Model Forest Inc. for the period July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2005.

THAT the Board of Governors re-appoint Mr. Herb McMullin as the external trustee of the University of Manitoba Pension Plans Board of Trustees for a three year term ending June 30, 2007

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on March 23, 2004.

THAT the Board of Governors approve two new awards, as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part A [dated December 19, 2003].

THAT the Board of Governors approve nine new awards, eighteen award amendments and one award withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part A [dated January 28, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal from the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the establishment of a Master of Environment [as recommended by the report of SPPC dated January 26, 2004 and by Senate at its meeting of March 4, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the room and board rates for 2004-2005.

THAT the employees of the Association of Employees Supporting Education Services (AESES) be permitted to participate in the current group insurance benefit programs being offered by the University of Manitoba.

THAT the $65/year student contribution to the Faculty of Nursing for the two years commencing September 2004 be assessed on undergraduate students each year when they pay tuition fees.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the $50/year student contribution to the Faculty of Architecture Endowment Fund continue for the next three years, and commencing September, 2004, the fees be assessed to graduate students in the Department of Architecture each year when they pay tuition fees.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the $50/year student contribution to the Faculty of Architecture Endowment Fund continue for the next three years, and commencing September, 2004, the fees be assessed to graduate students in the Department of Landscape Architecture each year when they pay tuition fees.

THAT the $75/year student contribution to the Faculty of Architecture Endowment Fund (Faculty of Architecture) continue for the next three years, and commencing September 2004 the fees be assessed to undergraduate students each year when they pay tuition fees.

THAT the Bylaw "The Vice-President (External)" be approved.

THAT the Executive Committee on behalf of the Board of Governors approve the appointment of Dr. Peter Cattini as a University's representative on the Manitoba Health Research Council for a term ending June 30, 2006, replacing Dr. Digvir Jayas.

THAT the Executive Committee on behalf of the Board of Governors approve the appointment of Dr. Lesley Degner to the Board of Directors of CancerCare Manitoba.

THAT the Policy "Chancellor Emeritus/Emerita" be approved.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on January 27, 2004.

THAT the Board of Governors approve eight new awards, 14 award amendments and three award withdrawals as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part A [dated October 28, 2003].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Human Ecology Endowment Fund Scholarship for Aboriginal Students, as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part B [dated October 28, 2003].

THAT the Board of Governors approve nine new awards, seven award amendments and one award withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part A [dated November 25, 2003].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the School of Music to introduce a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Performance [as endorsed by the Report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated August 19, 2003 and the Report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated October 27, 2003 and as approved and recommended by Senate on December 3, 2003].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the introduction of a Ph.D. Program in Cancer Control [as endorsed by the Faculty Council of Graduate Studies on May 21, 2003 and recommended by the report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated October 27, 2003, and as approved and recommended by Senate on January 7, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to introduce a Bachelor of Allied Health Science (Medical Laboratory Science) [as endorsed by the report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated August 19, 2003 and as approved and recommended by Senate on January 7, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the Faculty of Medicine to introduce a Bachelor of Allied Health Science (Medical Imaging) [as endorsed by the Report of the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes dated October 6, 2003 and the Report of the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee dated October 27, 2003 and as approved and recommended by Senate on January 7, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the name change of the Department of Family Studies to the Department of Family Social Sciences, [as recommended by the Faculty Council of Human Ecology on May 9, 2003 and approved by Senate on January 7, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the name change of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering to the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, [as recommended by the Faculty Council of Engineering on September 10, 2003 and approved by Senate on December 3, 2003].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the site on lot A on the Bannatyne Campus for the new Pharmacy Building [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee in its report dated December 2, 2003 and as approved and recommended by Senate on January 7, 2004].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a new policy for the Appointment and Review of the Director of Libraries.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that, the differential fee charged to all international undergraduate students be set at 100% of tuition fees charged, effective September 2004, to provide funds necessary to support the related programs, student services and international activities.

THAT the recommendation regarding international graduate student fees be tabled, and brought back to a future meeting, with further information from the administration responding to concerns raised by the Board of Governors.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the revised Policy: Nepotism effective April 1, 2004.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the updated Policy: Vacation Plan for Managerial, Professional and Confidential Support Staff.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the updated Policy: Hours of Work and Overtime for Managerial, Professional and Confidential Support Staff.

THAT the Board of Governors rescind the current Policy 715: Vacation Entitlement and Statutory Holidays and approve the revised Policy: Vacation Entitlement Policy for Academic Staff effective April 1, 2004.

THAT a $100/year student contribution be assessed on students in the Faculty of Pharmacy for a three year period effective September 2004 as outlined in a letter from Dr. David M. Collins, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy.

THAT a $50/year student contribution to the School of Medical Rehabilitation Endowment Fund and a $200/year student contribution to the Student Initiatives Fund be assessed on students in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program in the School of Medical Rehabilitation for a two year period effective September 2004, as outlined in a letter from Dr. Juliette Cooper, Director, School of Medical Rehabilitation.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on November 22, 2005.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Mary and Louis Finkle Aboriginal and Immigrant Scholarship and the Sonia and Ralph Kaplan Aboriginal and Immigrant Bursary as set out in Appendix ‘A” of the report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part B [dated August 3, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 12 new awards and 3 award amendments as set out in Appendix ‘A” of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated September 1, 2005).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies to introduce a Ph. D. in Design and Planning [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee on August 2, 2005, endorsed by the Senate Executive Committee on August 24, 2005, and as approved by Senate on September 7, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies to introduce Master of Public Health Program [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee on August 29, 2005, endorsed by the Senate Executive Committee on September 21, 2005, and as approved by Senate on October 5, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Division of Continuing Education to change its name to the Division of Extended Education [as endorsed by the Continuing Education Council on May 4, 2005, as recommended by The Senate Executive Committee on August 24, 2005, and as approved by Senate on September 7, 2005].

That a $100/year student contribution be assessed against students in the Faculty of HUman Ecology for a three yeas period effective September 2006 as outlined in the memo from Dr. Gustaaf Sevenhuysen, Dean, Faculty of Human Ecology dated October 20, 2005.

That the Master Affiliation Agreement with CancerCare Manitoba be approved.

That the Terms and Conditions for the University Ombudsman be approved.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on September 20, 2005.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the five new awards, two award amendments, and one withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated May 11, 2005).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 13 new awards, 27 award amendments and three withdrawals as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part A (dated August 3, 2005).

THAT Dr. Rick Baydack, Associate Dean, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources be re-appointed the University of Manitoba representative on the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Model Forest Inc. for the period July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.

THAT Dr. John Sinclair, Natural Resources Institute be re-appointed the alternate representative on the Board of Directors of the Manitoba Model Forest Inc. for the period July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on June 21, 2005.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 12 new awards and 3 award amendments as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated March 7, 2005).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 11 new awards, 16 award amendments and one withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated April 7, 2005).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies to introduce a MSc. Program in Environment and Geography [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee on April 4, 2005 and as approved by Senate on May 18, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the site on Curry Place directly West of the Education Building for an Aboriginal Students' Centre [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee in its reported dated April 4, 2005 and as approved and recommended by Senate on May 18, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the site on the northern side of the junction of University Crescent and Dafoe Road West, on the site of the current visitor centre for a Visitor Centre (with facilities for Public Affairs, Security Services and Parking Services) [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee in its reported dated April 4, 2005 and as approved and recommended by Senate on May 18, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the site on Freedman Crescent directly east of the current Physical Plant Building for the English Language Centre (ELC) and an expansion of the Physical Plant Building [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee in its reported dated April 4, 2005 and as approved and recommended by Senate on May 18, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a 2,850 square metre footprint at the junction of Tecumseh Street and Bannatyne Avenue as the site for the proposed parking structure [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee in its reported dated April 4, 2005 and as approved and recommended by Senate on May 18, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the President's Priorities for 2005-2006 as presented.

THAT the Master Affiliation Agreement between the University of Manitoba and Diagnostic Services of Manitoba Inc. be approved.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Consolidated Financial Statements of the University of Manitoba, for the year ended March 31, 2005.

THAT the attached Policy: President Emeritus/Emerita be approved and Policy 718 President Emeritus/Emerita, approved April 24, 2001 be rescinded.

THAT the Master Affiliation Agreement between the University of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority be approved.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Policy on Secondments.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Policy on Identification Badges.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on May 17, 2005.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Operating Budget based on Total Revenues and Expenditures of $384,104,323 for the year ending March 31, 2006 as set out in Attachment 9.

THAT a $75/year student contribution be assessed against students in the Faculty of Education for a three year period effective September 2005 as outlined in the letter from Dr. John Wiens, Dean, Faculty of Education dated March 17, 2005.

THAT a $50 student contribution be assessed on students in the School of Medical Rehabilitation Physical Therapy and Respiratory Therapy programs for a three year period effective September 2005 as outlined in the letter from Dr. Emily Etcheverry, Director, School of Medical Rehabilitation dated March 1, 2005.

THAT the Board of Governors approve an UMSU fee increase of $5.00 per student per annum to offset the increase costs for UMSU insurance premiums [recommended by UMSU Council on March 23, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve an increase in the Science Students' Association fee from $8.75 to $22.00 [recommended by UMSU Council on March 31, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors express its full confidence in the President and her administration.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on March 22, 2005.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 11 new awards, 21 award amendments and one withdrawal as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part A (dated January 28, 2005).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Allan Waisman Aboriginal Architecture Scholarship as set out in Appendix "A" of the report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part B [ January 28, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Faculty of Arts to introduce a General Major and an Advanced Major in Italian Studies [as recommended by the Senate Committee on Curriculum and Course Changes on February 2, 2005, the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee on January 24, 2005, and as approved by Senate on March 2, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies to introduce a Ph.D. Program in Peace and Conflict Studies [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee on February 7, 2005, and as approved by Senate on March 2, 2005].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the harmonization of tuition fees for the consolidated MBA program at $18,096.

THAT the Board approve an increase in the program fee of $6,500 for the International Dentist Degree Program, $7,000 for the Orthodontics Program, $2,000 for the Periodontics Program and $3,000 for the Oral Surgery Program for new students entering these programs effective Fall 2005. Tuition fee increases for existing students in these programs will be adjusted only by any additional increases that might be approved for existing fees.

THAT a $55/year student contribution be assessed against students in the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies for a three year period effective September 2005 as outlined in the letter from Dr. Dennis Hrycaiko, Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies dated February 9, 2005.

THAT the Board approve the harmonization of undergraduate tuition fees for the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Earth, Environment and Resources Tuition Fees at $118 per credit hour

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on March 21, 2006.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Faculty of Graduate Studies to introduce a Ph.D. Applied Health Science [as recommended by the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee on January 16, 1006, endorsed by the Senate Executive Committee on February 8, 2006, and as approved by Senate on March 1, 2006].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $7.48 fee per year from each student currently paying UMSU fees at the University of Manitoba, excluding graduate students relating to UMSU's membership in the Canadian Federation of Students and remit the funds to UMSU;

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $4.98 fee per year from each student currently paying UMSU fees at the University of Manitoba, excluding graduate students relating to UMSU's membership in the Canadian Federation of Students - Manitoba and remit the funds to UMSU.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $7.48 fee per graduate student per year relating to GSA's membership in the Canadian Federation of Students and remit the funds to UMSU;

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $4.98 fee per graduate student per year relating to GSA's membership in the Canadian Federation of Students - Manitoba and remit the funds to UMSU.

THAT the Board of Governors approves the room and board rate increases for 2006-07 at 8% and 5% respectively.

THAT a $5.00/credit hour student contribution be assessed on students in the Faculty of Science for a three year period effective September 2006 as outlined in the letter dated December 12, 2005 from Dr. Mark Whitmore, Dean, Faculty of Science.

THAT the Board of Governors authorize interim spending guidelines based on 98% of the current 2005-2006 baseline operating budget from April 1, 2006 until the Board of Governors approves the 2006-2007 budget.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on January 24, 2006.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 7 new awards and 12 award amendments as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated September 29, 2005).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the 5 new awards, 9 award amendments, and 2 award withdrawals as set out in Appendix "A" of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated November 3, 2005).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation Scholarship, Farm Credit Canada Scholarship and Winston Samlalsingh Scholorship as set out in Appendix "A" of the report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part B (dated November 3, 2005).

THAT a $50/year student contribution to the School of Medical Rehabilitation Endowment Fund be assessed on students in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program in the School of Medical Rehabilitation effective September 2006, as outlined in a letter from Dr. Emily Etcheverry, Director, School of Medical Rehabilitation.

THAT a $3.34/credit hour student contribution be assessed on students in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences for a three year period effective September 2006 as outlined in a letter dated January 3, 2006 from Dr. Michael Trevan, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on June 19, 2007.

THAT the minutes of the May 28, 2007 Open Session meeting be approved as corrected.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the twelve new awards and four award amendments as set out in the report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated February 7, 2007]. These award decisions comply with the published guidelines of November 3, 1999 and were reported to Senate for information at its meeting of March 7, 2007.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the seven new awards, six award amendments, and one award withdrawal as set out in the report of the Senate Committee on Awards (March 7, 2007).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of the Marguerite and John Burelle Memorial Aboriginal Scholarships as set out in Appendix "A" of the report of the Senate Committee on Awards Part B [dated March 7, 2007].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the seven new awards, six award amendments and two award withdrawals as set out in the report of the Senate Committee on Awards (April, 4, 2007).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Proposal of the Faculty of Music to introduce a Bachelor of Jazz Studies [as endorsed by Faculty Council, September 9, 2005, and as recommended by the Senate Committee of Curriculum and Course Changes, January 15, 2007, and the Senate Planning and Priorities Committee, March 4, 2007, and approved by Senate on May 23, 2007].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Operating Budget based on Total Revenues and Expenditures of $437, 405, 445 for the year ending March 31, 2008.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the President's Priorities for 2007-2008 as follows:

1. "Undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the progress made towards the attainment of the goals that address the challenges of the Strategic Plan," Building for a Bright Future. The quote is taken directly from the planning document, which had been approved by the Board of Governors four years ago.
    
2. Communicate more widely the opportunities and support at the University of Manitoba for Aboriginal students.
    
3. Continue student recruitment initiatives that recognize that the "cohort" of traditional students is declining, and establish new initiatives if warranted.
    
4. Lead the planning, with the involvement of the Vice-President (Administration), on campus development, including revitalization of existing buildings, and review of the plans and procedures the university employs to develop its lands.
    
5. Intensify fund-raising initiatives, with the involvement of the Vice-President (External), such that they include closing approaches that have been made but the decision of the potential benefactor has not yet been received.
    
6. With respect to increasing the research intensity of the University:

• Oversee the work of the Vice-President (Research) regarding the finalization of a plan to increase the University's overall level of research intensiveness, and
• evaluate, and where appropriate implement, the results of the review of the Office of Research Services;
• oversee the work of the Vice-President (Academic) & Provost, the Vice-President (Research) and the Vice-President (Administration) in reviewing the role played by graduate students in increasing the University's research intensiveness, including recommending changes as warranted;
• oversee the work of the Vice-President (Administration) and the Vice-President (External) regarding finding more funds to support graduate students.

7. Oversee the work of the Vice-President (Academic) & Provost regarding the incorporation of global and local civic responsibility into the ethos of the University. Without precluding deliberations on this matter, it could include effective internationalization of the University's curricula and administrative processes, and explore the possibility of including a local 'service' component in the undergraduate student experience.
    
8. Lead the focus on government relations, involving the Associate Vice-President (External), in working with:

• the Province on appropriate university funding levels that recognize the differing mandates of universities in Manitoba, including the use of dedicated transfer payments from the federal government;
• the Federal Government to maximize access to federal funds;
• the City of Winnipeg to re-activate the Joint Relations Committee that included representatives from the City and the University.

9. Continue overseeing the vice-presidents in concluding those priorities that may remain to be concluded from the priorities that may remain to be concluded from the priorities of the 2006-2007 year.
    
10. If requested by the President-Elect, work together on a transition plan for the new President's term, beginning July 1, 2008.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Consolidated Financial Statements of the University of Manitoba, for the year ended March 31, 2007.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on May 28, 2007.

THAT the minutes of the April 24, 2007 Open Session meeting be approved as corrected.

THAT the Board of Governors approve rescinding the St. Paul's College Student Association membership fee (currently a per credit hour fee up to a maximum of $12.75 per student) and replacing the fee with a flat, per term fee of $5.00 per student as requested by students through the means of a referendum.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $250 per year contribution be assessed against the student in the Masters of Occupational Therapy program in the School of Medical Rehabilitation.  The funds will be allocated as follows: $50 to the School of Medical Rehabilitation Endowment Fund and $200 to the Student Initiatives Fund commencing with registration for the 2007/2008 academic year, collected from each student each year when they pay their fees.  The term for this agreement is ongoing.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on April 24, 2007.

THAT the minutes of the March 20, 2007 Open Session meeting be approved as corrected.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the implementation of the Engineering tuition fee surcharge ($40 per credit hour for courses taught by the Faculty of Engineering and $17 per credit hour for courses taught by the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences Department of Biosystems Engineering) as supported by Engineering students through the 2007 Engineering Tuition Surcharge Referendum.

THAT the Board of Governors authorize interim spending guidelines based on 98% of the current 2006-2007 baseline operating budget from April 1, 2007 until the Board of Governors approves the 2007-2008 budget.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $2.94 per credit hour contribution (approximate donation of $100 per student) against the students from the Faculty of Pharmacy for one year commencing September 2007 as outlined in the letter from Dr. David Collins, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, dated March 15, 2007.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $60/year student contribution against students in the Landscape Architecture Students Association in the Faculty of Architecture for the next three years effective September 2007, as outlined in the letter from Dr. David Witty, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated March 6, 2007.

THAT the Board of Governors increase the University of Manitoba Recycling and Environmental Group (UMREG) levy by $0.50 (for a total of $2.50 for the regular session) as requested by students through the means of referendum.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a new Committee structure and terms of reference, effective for the 2007-2008 Board year.

THAT the Board of Governors approve revisions to the provisions for Board Assessors to read as follows:

Assessors

1. The University of Manitoba Faculty Association may appoint from time to time in relation to the Board and Executive Committee a person called an assessor, and a person called an alternate assessor.
2. The Support Staff of the University shall elect from time to time in relation to the Board and Executive Committee a person called an assessor and a person called an alternate assessor. Individuals so elected shall be elected for a term of two years in an election administered by the Secretary of the Board.
3. Assessors and alternate assessors are designated by the Board of Governors in an effort to provide perspectives and insights not otherwise available to the Board of Governors.
4. In relation to meetings of the Board and Executive Committee, an assessor shall have the same rights and obligations as a member of the Board and Executive Committee, except that an assessor may not make or amend motions, or vote.
5. In the absence of an assessor from any meeting, the alternate assessor shall have, in relation to that meeting, the same rights and obligations as the absent assessor would have had if present.
6. The assessors and alternate assessors shall not be members of their respective bargaining unit’s bargaining teams and shall be excluded from attendance during deliberations of the Board relating to labour relations between the University and any other union or employee group, and shall not receive any information relating to such deliberations.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on March 20, 2007.

THAT the minutes of the January 30, 2007 Open Session meeting be approved as corrected.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal of the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies to change its name to the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management effective July 1, 2007.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a Chair in Health Services Design and Quality Improvement.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the board and room rates for 2007-08 for the Arthur V. Mauro Residence, Mary Speechly Hall, Taché Hall, and University College as presented.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $75/year student contribution be assessed against the undergraduate students in the Faculty of Architecture for the next three years effective September, 2007.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $50/year student contribution be assessed against the graduate students in the Department of City Planning in the Faculty of Architecture for the next three years effective September, 2007.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $50/year student contribution be assessed against graduate students in the Department of Architecture for the next three years effective September, 2007.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $50/year student contribution be assessed against graduate students in the Department of Interior Design in the Faculty of Architecture fo the next three years, effective September, 2007.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $2.41 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students from the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources for three years commencing September, 2007.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $2.50 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the Faculty of Education students for two years commencing September, 2007.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on September 16, 2008.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a fee increase from $45 to $60 for the University College Residence Students' Association.

THAT the Board of Governors rescind the current Student Discipline Bylaw dated November 19, 1992, and approve the Student Discipline Bylaw and related Procedures as revised, effective January 1, 2009.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the twelve new offers, seven amended offers, and the withdrawal of two offers, as set out in the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part A [dated May 13, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation Lloyd LeVan Hall Memorial Scholarship and the Arun Sud Memorial Scholarship as set out in the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part B [dated May 13, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer as set out in the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated May 28, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a Professorship in Jazz Performance.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a Professorship in Supply Chain Management [as recommended by Senate on June 25, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a Professorship in Marketing [as recommended by Senate on June 25, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Forensic Science [as recommended by Senate June 25, 2008].

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on June 18, 2008.

THAT the Board of Governors approves the Consolidated Financial Statements of the University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2008.

THAT the Board of Governors approve eleven new offers and fourteen amended offers, and the withdrawal of four offers, as set out in the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated April 14, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal for the Bachelor of Human Ecology in Indigenous Wellness [as recommended by Senate May 14, 2008].

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on May 20, 2008.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Operating Budget based on Total Revenues and Expenditures of $460,404,179 for the year ending March 31, 2009.

THAT the Board of Governors rescind Policy 509-HIV/AIDS Policy.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Policy: Lay-off or Resignation for Term and Contingent Academic Staff Excluded from Bargaining Units.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Policy: Discipline and Dismissal of Term or Contingent Academic Staff Excluded from Bargaining Units.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on April 22, 2008.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that the Engineering students continue to contribute $100.00 per student for a three year term to the Faculty of Engineering Endowment Fund, as outlined in the letter from Dr. Doug Ruth, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, dated March 17, 2008.  The contribution is to be collected from each student in each term when fees are paid, beginning in the fall of the 2008/09 fiscal year.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that the students in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management continue making contributions to the faculty through their student referendum.  The students will contribute $75.00 per student for a two-year term to the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Endowment Fund, as outlined in the letter from Dr. Jane Watkinson, Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, dated March 17, 2008.  The contribution is to be collected from each student in each term when fees are paid, beginning in the fall of the 2008/09 fiscal year.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal for the Master of Fine Art Degree [as recommended by Senate on April 2, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Degree [as recommended by Senate April 2, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the creation of a Department of Emergency Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine [as recommended by Senate on April 2, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve seventeen new offers and fifteen amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part A [dated February 27, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of the Linda K. Park Memorial Bursary as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part B [dated February 27, 2008].

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at its meeting on March 18, 2008.

THAT the Board of Governors extends its condolences to the family of Dr. Ralph Campbell.

THAT the Board of Governors authorize interim spending guidelines based on 98% of the current 2007-2008 baseline operating budget from April 1, 2008 until the Board of Governors approves the 2008-2009 budget.

THAT the Board of Governors approves the room and board rate increases for 2008-2009 for the Arthur V. Mauro Residence, Mary Speechly Hall, Taché Hall, and University College.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Volunteers Policy and accept for information the Volunteers Procedure which has been approved by the President.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $110 per year contribution to be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Pharmacy. The allocation is to support the Faculty of Pharmacy Endowment Fund to be paid at the time of registration beginning in the fall of 2008.  The term for this agreement is three years.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a $50 per year contribution to be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Music.  The allocation is to support the Faculty of Music Endowment Fund to be paid at the time of registration beginning in the fall of 2008.  The term for this agreement is one year.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the New Affiliation Agreement between the University of Manitoba and Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface [as recommended by Senate on March 5, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal for the Diploma in Aboriginal Environmental Stewardship [as recommended by Senate, February 6, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an Endowed Research Chair in Gastroenterology [as recommended by Senate on March 5, 2008].

THAT the Board of Governors approve fifteen new offers, eight amended offers, and the withdrawal of two offers, as set out in the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part A [Dated December 3, 2007].

THAT the Board of Governors approve five new offers, two amended offers, and the withdrawal of three offers, as set out in the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part A [Dated January 16, 2008].

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the June 16, 2009 meeting.

THAT the Board of Governors endorse the Strategic Planning Framework for the purposes of planning, subject to similar endorsement being granted by Senate.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Consolidated Financial Statements of the University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2009.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the re-directing of $3 per term that graduate students currently pay into the Manitoban student newspaper into a fund to operate a University of Manitoba graduate students' magazine.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the site for the proposed Art Research Technology Laboratory [subject to approval by Senate on June 24, 2009].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal for the Ph.D. in Native Studies [as recommended by Senate May 13, 2009].

THAT the Board of Governors approve eight new offers, six amended offers, and the withdrawal of four offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated April 6, 2009].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part B [dated April 6, 2009].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal for the Master of Physical Therapy [as recommended by Senate May 13, 2009].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal for the Bachelor of Dental Hygiene degree completion program [as recommended by Senate May 13, 2009].

THAT the Board of Governors:

1) approve the Policy: Conflict of Interest
2) receive for information the Procedure: Conflict of Interest

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the May 19, 2009 meeting.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the operating budget based on total revenue and expenditures of $487,161,820 for the year ending March 31, 2010.

THAT the Board of Governors

1. approve the Policy: Salary Administration for Nurses in Northern Manitoba; and
2. receive for information the attached Procedures: Salary Administration for Nurses in Northern Manitoba.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the site for the proposed Pembina Hall Student Residence [as recommended by Senate on May 13, 2009].

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the March 17, 2009 meeting.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Code of Conduct for Members of the Board of Governors Bylaw, to be effective June 1, 2009.

THAT the Board of Governors authorize interim spending guidelines based on 98% of the current 2008-09 baseline operating budget from April 1, 2009 until the Board of Governors approves the 2009-10 operating budget.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the room and board rate increases for 2009-10 for the Arthur V. Mauro Residence, Mary Speechly Hall, Taché Hall, and University College.

THAT the Board of Governors:

1. approve the Policy: Biological Safety; and
2. receive for information the Procedures: Biological Safety.

THAT the Board of Governors:

1. approve the Policy: Violent or Threatening Behavior;
2. receive for information the Procedure: Violent or Threatening Behavior.

THAT a $2.00 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Dentistry for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2009 as outlined in the letter from Prof. Salme Lavigne, Director, School of Dental Hygiene, dated January 13, 2009.

THAT a $5.83 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Dentistry for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2009 as outlined in the letter from Dr. Anthony Iacopino, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, dated January 9, 2009.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the proposal for the Joint Master's Program in Peace and Conflict Studies [as recommended by Senate February 4, 2009].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an Endowed Chair in Renal Transplant.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a Research Chair in Watershed Science.