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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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].

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

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

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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].

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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].