Senate Committee on Admission Appeals
  1. In the name of the Senate, to hear and determine appeals from decisions of faculty and school selection committees, administrative decisions affecting the admission process, decisions related to the transfer of credit policy of the faculty/school and the possible granting of advance standing. Once the committee has determined jurisdiction of an appeal, such decision regarding jurisdiction is final and binding on all other committees and the parties concerned.

    In a dispute over the appropriate avenue of appeal at either faculty, school or University level, the President shall decide where jurisdiction lies;

  2. To verbally report to the Senate on the determination of all appeals submitted to it, but in such a way as to preserve the confidentiality of the individuals involved;

  3. To report and recommend on any changes in admission policies and procedures which should be considered as a result of the appeal.

    Composition:

    1. One member appointed by the Senate Executive as Chairperson*, and one member appointed by Senate Executive as Vice-Chairperson*

    2. Four members of the academic staff from the Faculties of Arts, Music and Science and the School of Art. Of these, at least one each shall be from the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science and at least one shall be from either the Faculty of Music or the School of Art

    3. Four members of the academic staff from Faculties or Schools other than the Faculties of Arts, Music or Science and the School of Art. No two shall be from the same Faculty or School

    4. Two students and President of UMSU ex officio

    5. Director, Enrolment Services (ex officio) (non-voting)

      Notes:

      1. * Not a member of a faculty/school selection committee. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall not be drawn from the same faculty.

      2. Representatives will remove themselves from the committee if hearing an appeal against the faculty/school for which they have served as a member of a selection committee.

      3. The Admissions Officer responsible for the appellant's file will serve as resource person.

      4. A member of the Senate Secretariat will serve as recording secretary.

           

        Amended by Senate May 20, 1987.