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


MOTION

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


MOTION

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.


MOTION

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.


MOTION

THAT the Board of Governors:

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


MOTION

THAT the Board of Governors:

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


MOTION

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.


MOTION

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.


MOTION

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].


MOTION

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


MOTION

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