Board of Governors Motions (2020 to 2029)

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the December 1, 2020 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve the closure of the Centre for Research and Treatment of Atherosclerosis, effective upon Board approval [as recommended by Senate, October 7, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers, two amended offers, and the withdrawal of four offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated June 11, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approve five new offers, eight amended offers, and the withdrawal of three offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated August 25, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers, five amended offers, and the withdrawal of two offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated September 24, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the amendments to the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) (Plan) Governance Document.

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Report on the Code of Conduct Declarations for 2020-2021
• Academic Schedule for 2021 – 2022
• Implementation of Bachelor of Science (Major) in Data Science
• Closure of Master of Science in Textile Sciences
• Report to Senate Executive on the Review of the Summer Term Academic Schedule and Academic Schedule for 2021 Summer Term
• Extension of Suspension of Admissions to B.Sc.(Hons.) and B.Sc.(Maj.) in Biotechnology, P.B.Dip. in Agrology, and Integrated B.Mus./B.Ed., President’s Approval
• Changes to Admission Targets: Increase to Admission Target, Bachelor Kinesiology, and Suspension of Admissions to Bachelor of Human Ecology in Family Social Sciences, including the After-Degree Program

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the June 23, 2020 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approves eleven 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 February 20, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approves six new offers, seven amended offers, and the withdrawal of three offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated April 7, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approves four new offers, nine amended offers, and the withdrawal of two offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated May 14, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approves the establishment of an endowed research Professorship in Anesthesiology [as recommended by Senate, May 13, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approves a proposal to establish a Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics [as recommended by Senate, May 13, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approves the following contributions be assessed against students beginning in the fall of 2020:

THAT the Board of Governors approves the Consolidated Financial Statements of the University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2020.

THAT the Board of Governors approves the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Report of the University of Manitoba for the year ended December 31, 2019.

THAT the Board of Governors approves the establishment of the Manitoba Quantum Institute, for a five year term, from March 4, 2020 through March 3, 2025 [subject to Senate approval, June 24, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approves the closure of the Diploma in Population Health, Department of Community Health Sciences [subject to Senate approval, June 24, 2020].


The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Increase to Admission Target, Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), I.H. Asper School of Business
• Approval of Increases to Admission Targets, Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Social Work, and Extension of Suspension of Admissions, Bachelor of Human Ecology in Family Social Sciences, including After Degree Program
• Implementation of a Bachelor of Midwifery
• Report of the Senate Committee on Academic Review RE: Annual Report on the Status of Academic Program Reviews and Accredited Programs, May 1, 2019 - April 30, 2020
• Request to Extend Suspension of Admissions to B.Sc.(Hons.) and B.Sc.(Maj.) in Biotechnology, P.B.Dip. in Agrology, and Integrated B.Mus./B.Ed.
• Audit Results Memo from the Office of the Auditor General
• Final Report on the Strategic Plan

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the April  21, 2020 meeting:

No motions were approved in Open Session.

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the March 24, 2020 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve eleven new offers and seven amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated December 17, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers, one amended offer, and the withdrawal of two offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated January 16, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal for a Bachelor of Science (Major) in Data Science, including a Co-operative Option [as recommended by Senate, March 4, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Professorship in Diabetes Research [as recommended by Senate, March 4, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approves the revisions to the University Librarian Bylaw, effective upon approval of the Board.

THAT the Board of Governors approves:

     A)  Residence room rates {per term) for 2020-21 of:

• Pembina Hall Residence - $4,019
• Arthur Mauro Residence - $4,298
• Mary Speechly Hall Residence - $3,069 (single); $1,961 (double)
• University College Residence - $3,126 (single); $1,997 (double)

     B)  Meal plan rates (per term) for 2020-21 of:

• 10 Meals per Week plus $250 Food Bucks - $2,665
• 15 Meals per Week plus $250 Food Bucks - $2,866
• 7-Day Unlimited plus $100 FoodBucks - $2,955
• UC FoodBucks Plan - $1,730
• UC Flex Plan ($750 Food Bucks & 100 meals at Fresh Food Company) - $2,170

     C)  Extended stay fee (holiday break) for 2020-21 of $120


The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Undergraduate Admission Targets, Fall 2020
• Annual Report of the University Discipline Committee (September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019)
• Change to Alumni Representative Board of Governors election process
• Closure of the Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Textile Sciences
• Request to Extend Suspension of Admissions to Bachelor of Human Ecology in Family Social Sciences, including the After Degree
• Requests to Revise Admission Targets, Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), I.H. Asper School of Business, and Bachelor of Social Work, Faculty of Social Work

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the February 3, 2020 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve five new offers, thirteen revised offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated October 24, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve two new offers, six amended offers, and the withdrawal of six offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated November 14, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the new Information Security Policy and Procedure effective upon approval of the Board.

THAT the Board of Governors approve increasing the spending rate of the University Investment Trust (endowment fund) from 4.25% to 4.50% for fiscal 2020/2021.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of the Institute for Global Public Health, for a five-year term, from December 4, 2019 through December 3, 2024 [as recommended by Senate, January 8, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of the Departments of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy, in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, effective upon approval [as recommended by Senate, January 1, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the revision of terms of reference to include the Vice-President (Indigenous) as a resource person to the Executive Committee; the Finance, Administration, & Human Resources Committee; and the Management Resources and Compensation Committee.

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Proposal to Establish a Professorship in Business Sustainability
• Academic Schedule for 2020 – 2021
• Closure of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cancer Control
• Request to Increase Admission Target, Bachelor of Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the January 26, 2021 meeting:

Motions Approved in Open Session:

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of the Manitoba Crop Protection Chair in Weed Management [as recommended by Senate, January 6, 2021].

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers and six amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated October 22, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers, six amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated November 12, 2020].

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

• The implementation of the new Employee Accessibility Procedure effective May 1, 2021; and
• The revocation of the Reasonable Accommodation in Employment (Disabilities) Policy and Procedure effective May 1, 2021.

THAT the Board of Governors approve maintaining the spending rate of the University Investment Trust (endowment fund) at a level of 4.50 percent for fiscal 2021/2022.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of the Earth Materials and Archaeometry Centre, for a five-year term, effective upon approval [as recommended by Senate, January 6, 2021].

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Implementation of Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Report on Remote Supports Provided for Students
• Request to Increase Admission Target, Bachelor of Nursing, College of Nursing

Motions Approved in Open Session

THAT the Board of Governors approves the proposed revisions to the Audit Services Policy and to the Audit Services Charter.

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

• the Principles Guiding Committees;
• the new committee structure, to include the Executive Committee, Advancement Committee, Audit and Risk Management Committee, Finance and Infrastructure Committee, Governance and Board Development Committee, and Human Resources and Compensation Committee, commencing with the January 2023 Board Cycle; and
• the Terms of Reference for the new standing committees of the Board.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a graduate Micro-Diploma in Science Communication, Department of immunology.

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

1. Proposal for a Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology
2. Proposals for a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in Pediatric and Child Health, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health
3. Proposal to Convert Manitoba Public Insurance Professorship in Neuroscience to a Chair

The Board received for information the following:

• Academic Schedule for 2023-2024
• Education Plan & Governance Updates

Motions Approved in Open Session

THAT the Board of Governors approve, as recommended by Senate:

1. Reports of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated May 12, 2022 and June 9, 2022]
2. Proposal for a Chair in Technology Assisted Living, College of Rehabilitation Sciences
3. Proposal for a Chair in Natural Systems Agriculture for Climate Solutions, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
4. Proposal for a Professorship in Global Infectious Diseases Research, Max Rady College of Medicine

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Report of The University of Manitoba for the year ended December 31, 2021.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a 12 month renewal contract for International Student Healthcare Insurance with Manitoba Blue Cross and StudentCare for a total value of approximately $7.45 million.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the assessment of a student organization fee of $28 per year related to the UMSU Legal Protection Program, beginning in the 2022/23 academic year as follows:

• The fee is to be assessed on all Undergraduate students who meet the same criteria as the UMSU Health and Dental programs. That includes:
  • Undergraduate UMSU member registered in a minimum of 6 credit hours in Fall Term for coverage from September to August.
  • Undergraduate UMSU member who is newly admitted in Winter term and is registered in a minimum of 9 credit hours for coverage from January to August.
• Students may opt out of this fee.
• Graduate students are not included in this program.

THAT the Board of Governors approves the Financial Statements of The University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2022.

THAT the Board of Governors approves the creation of the Fraud and Financial Irregularity Reporting Policy, effective July 1, 2022.

The Board received for information/consultation the following:

• Increase to Admission Target, Bachelor of Nursing, College of Nursing President’s Approval
• One-Time Increase to Admission Target, Bachelor of Midwifery, College of Nursing, President’s Approval
• Request for Admission Target Increase, Bachelor of Respiratory Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences
• Request for Admission Target Increase, Bachelor of Midwifery, College of Nursing

Motions Approved in Open Session

THAT the Board of Governors approve, as recommended by Senate:

1. Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated April 7, 2022)
2. Closure of the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Operational Research / Operations Management, I.H. Asper School of Business
3. Proposal for a Professorship in Anesthesiology, Max Rady College of Medicine
4. Proposal for the Manitoba Strategic Research Chair in Sustainable Protein, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

THAT the Board of Governors approves:

1. Residence room rates (per term) for 2022-23 of:
   1. Pembina Hall Residence- $4,181
   2. Arthur V. Mauro Residence- $4,516
   3. Mary Speechly Hall- $2,040 (double); $3,193 (single); $3,991 (super single)
   4. University College Residence- $2,078 (double); $3,253 (single); $4,066 (super single)
2. Meal plan rates (per term) for 2022-23 of:
   1. 10 Meals per Week - $2,650
   2. 15 Meals per Week - $2,865
   3. 7- Day Unlimited - $3,120
   4. University College FoodBucks Plan - $1,890
   5. University College Flex Plan - $2,373
3. Extended stay fee (holiday break) for 2022-23 of: $310

THAT the Board of Governors approves the following contributions be assessed against students beginning in the fall of 2022:

THAT the Board of Governors approves increases for tuition fees and university-wide fees for 2022/23 Academic Year as follows:

• Undergraduate domestic tuition rates increase using a variable tuition framework, with an average increase not exceeding 3.75% and with no increase beyond 5.5%.
• Graduate domestic tuition and continuing fee rates increase 3.75%, with the exception of no increase for the MBA and Master of Finance programs.
• International tuition differential rates increase consistent with domestic rates.
• That university-wide fees increase 3.75%, except for lab fees as they are to increase by 2%.

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

• A consolidated budget for the year ending March 31, 2023 that includes:
  • total revenues of $977,009,498
  • total expenses of $987,833,187
  • a balanced general operating budget of $698,521,588
  • a capital spending plan of $78,796,000    

The Board received for information/consultation the following:

• Increase to Admission Target, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Programs, Price Faculty of Engineering
• Temporary Increase to Admission Target, Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), College of Pharmacy, Approval
• Reallocation of Admission Targets, Bachelor of Social Work, Faculty of Social Work, Approval
• Increase to Admission Target, Bachelor of Nursing
• One-Time Admission Target Increase, Bachelor of Midwifery

Motions Approved in Open Session:

THAT the Board of Governors approve, as recommended by Senate:

1. Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated January 20, 2022)
2. Proposal for a Bachelor of Science (Major) and Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Geosciences, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

THAT the Board of Governors:

1. Approve the Approval Authority Matrix for Academic and Administrative Staff Appointments as outlined in Appendix 1;
2. Approve the revision of the President Policy to delegate authority to the President to act on behalf of the Board to approve the appointment and the award of promotion and tenure of certain academic and administrative staff, effective July 1, 2022; and
3. Authorize the University Secretary to make consequential amendments to other University Governing Documents to consistently reflect this delegation.

The Board received for information/discussion the following:

• Extension of Suspension of Admissions, Provincial Approval: Master of Arts in Icelandic,
• Annual Report of the University Discipline Committee
• Undergraduate Admission Targets, 2022-2023
• Provincial Approval – Closure of Diploma in Population Health, Department of Community Health Sciences
• Request for temporary reallocation of admission targets, Bachelor of Social Work, Faculty of Social Work