Joint Senates Committee (JSC) (on Master's Programs)

Secretariat for the JSC shall be provided on a three to five year rotational basis by UM and UW, with the understanding each University has equal responsibilities in this matter.

Terms of Reference:

1. Size and Composition of JSC

a) Three members of the academic staff to be named by each University, of whom one from each University shall be from outside the departments or disciplines participating in JMPs, the Vice-President (Research, Graduate Studies and International) (UW) and the Dean of Graduate Studies (UM), as voting members.

b) A Chair, to be named by the Presidents of the two participating Universities, with a tie casting vote only.

c) One graduate student, enrolled in the JMP to be proposed by the Graduate Students' Association as a member of the Senate Nominating Committee, and approved by the University of Manitoba Senate.

d) One graduate student, enrolled in a JMP, to be proposed by the Chairs of the Joint Masters Programs to the University of Winnipeg Senate Nominating Committee and approved by the University of Winnipeg Senate.

2. Powers and Duties of the JSC

The Joint Senate Committee will:

a) Recommend to the respective Senates the candidates for degrees. In November 2004, this responsibility was delegated to the Executive Committee of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

b) Hear and determine student appeals from JDC decisions on academic matters.

c) Recommend to Senate (through appropriate committees at each University) changes in initial general regulations for the JMPs.

d) Approve, upon request of a JDC, changes in the supplementary regulations governing the respective JMP.

e) Upon recommendation from a JDC approve the imposition of higher standards than the minima set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Manitoba in any JMP.

f) Make a comprehensive review in accordance with the schedule of reviews of graduate programs, but not less frequently than the beginning of the fifth year following the reviews currently scheduled for 2005 and 2007 and make such recommendations for the revision of the Agreement as deemed appropriate.

g) Attempt to resolve specific problems that may arise in any JMP during the life of the Agreement.

h) Determine its own procedures regarding meetings, delegation of powers and duties, etc.  At a minimum, the JSC will meet annually.

i) Review and act or recommend on the financial matters of the Office of Faculty of Graduate Studies and of the JDC.

j) Assume such further powers and duties as may be mutually agreed to by the two Universities.

k) Review the policies governing the Joint Master's Programs and the Joint Discipline Committee regulations no less frequently than seven (7) years.  The review will be self-implemented, meaning the JSC will undertake the review on its own, with assistance of the various JDC members.  Aside from the seven (7) year policy review, periodic policy reviews of particular programs or regulations may be undertaken by the JSC.  Any changes require Senate approval of both universities.

Amended by Senate April 5, 2000.
Amended by Senate December 7, 2005.
Amended by Senate May 16, 2012.