Board of Governors Motions (2010 to 2019)

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the November 20, 2012 meeting:

THAT the Board:

• Approves the attached Audit Services Charter;
• Approves the attached Audit Services Policy (October 2012); and
• Rescinds the Audit Services Policy and Procedure dated June 20, 2006.

THAT a $2.50 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Department of City Planning for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2013 as outlined in the letter from Ralph Stern, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated October 18, 2012.

THAT the Board of Governors approve two new offers and fourteen amended offers as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A (dated October 2, 2012).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B (dated October 2, 2012).

THAT the Board of Governors approve one amended offer as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated September 12, 2012).

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated August 27, 2012).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an Endowed Professorship in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma, as recommended by Senate on November 7, 2012.

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the September 25, 2012 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Enterprise Risk Management Policy.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Emergency Management Policy and receive for information the related Procedure.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) Monitoring Policy and receive for information the related Procedure and Law Enforcement Disclosure form.

THAT the Board of Governors:

1. rescind the current Policy: Appointment of Deputy Academic Administrators;
2. approve the new Policy: Executive Group Appointments – Support Staff; and
3. approve the new Policy: Executive Group & Academic Administrative Appointments – Academic Staff.

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers and fourteen amended offers as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated May 15, 2012].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated May 15, 2012].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer and one amended offer as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated May 23, 2012].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated August 8, 2012].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a Professorship in Agricultural Risk Management and Insurance as recommended by Senate on September 5, 2012.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an Endowed Chair in Immunobiology of Infectious Disease as recommended by Senate on June 20, 2012.

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the June 26, 2012 meeting:

 THAT the Board of Governors approves the Financial Statements of The University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2012.

THAT the Board of Governors approves the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Report of The University of Manitoba for the year ended December 31, 2011.

THAT the Board of Governors affirms the motivation and overall direction of the strategic vision for sustainability at the University of Manitoba and directs the administration to use it in that sense, seeking approval as needed from appropriate managers and bodies (Senate, Board Committees, the Board itself), while maintaining awareness of and connection to best practice as represented by other key documents in the literature.

THAT the Board of Governors approves four new offers as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated April 9, 2012].

THAT the Board of Governors approves the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated April 9, 2012].

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the May 22, 2012 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

• a tuition fee increase on all programs and ancillary fees of 2.8%;
• the operating budget based on total revenue, fund transfers and expenditures of $572,936,930; and
• financial plans for Research and Special, Trust and Endowment and the Capital Budget for the year ending March 31, 2013 as set out in Attachment 6.

THAT a $4.00 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2012 as outlined in the letter from Jane Watkinson, Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, dated February 17, 2012.

THAT a $7.00 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Science for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2012 as outlined in the letter from Mark Whitmore, Dean, Faculty of Science, dated March 31, 2012.

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 2012 as outlined in the letter from Anthony lacopino, Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, dated March 1, 2012.

THAT:

a) the Board of Governors approve the new policy on Institutional Costs of Research:  Recovery and Distribution;

b) the Board of Governors rescind the Recovery of Indirect Costs Policy;

c) the Board of Governors rescind the Distribution of Indirect Cost Income Policy.

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers and one amended offer as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated February 17, 2012].

THAT the Board of Governor approve the establishment of the Centre for Human Rights Research for a period of five years beginning April 1, 2012 [as recommended by Senate April 4, 2012].

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the March 20, 2012 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors authorize interim spending guidelines based on 97% of the current 2011-12 baseline operating budget from April 1, 2012 until the Board of Governors approves the 2012-13 operating budget.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the room and meal plan rate increases for 2012-13 for the Arthur V. Mauro Residence, Mary Speechly Hall, Pembina Hall Residence, and University College Residence as detailed in the tables attached.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a new policy on endowment spending allocations effective the 2012/2013 fiscal year utilizing a hybrid of inflationary increases and market returns as follows: 75% based on the previous year's actual spending amount adjusted for inflation PLUS 25%based on a 4% spending rate of the 60-month rolling average of the market value of the fund.

THAT the new policy entitled Safe Disclosure be approved.

THAT the Board of Governors:

1. rescind the current Policy: Alcoholism of University Staff (February 17,1977); and
2. approve the new Policy: Substance Abuse and/or Dependency; and
3. receive for information the Procedures: Substance Abuse and/or Dependency previously approved by the President.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the revised Art Collections Policy and accept for information the Art Collections Procedures.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the revised Holidays Policy.

THAT the Board of Governors approves revisions to the Parking Regulations to reflect new parking rules that form part of the Stadium Event Day Plan. The new Parking Regulations would take effect immediately upon approval.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the new policy entitled Exclusive Suppliers and Administrative Systems.

THAT the Board of Governors approve sixteen new offers and one amended offer as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated December 15,2011].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer and three amended offers as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated January 18, 2012].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one amended offer as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated January 25, 2012].

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the November 26, 2013 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve a change in the composition of the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee, making the “one member of the community with the qualification of Chartered Accountant or with senior executive or board experience” a voting member of the Committee, effective upon approval.

THAT the Board of Governors approve twelve new offers, three amended offers, and the withdrawal of two offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated September 30, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated September 30, 2013].

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the October 8, 2013 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve, in principle, a proposal to establish a Faculty of Health Sciences [as outlined in the proposal dated April, 2013 and as revised in August, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve eleven new offers, thirteen amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part A [dated June 20, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part B [dated June 20, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer, four amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part A [dated August 7, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers and two amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part B [dated August 7, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers, two amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated August 27, 2013].

The Board of Governors received for information the following:

• Statement of Intent:  Entry-to-Practice Doctor of Pharmacy Program

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the June 25, 2013 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approves the Governing Document Development and Review Policy and the Governing Document Development and Review Procedures effective immediately.

THAT the Board of Governors receive for information the Audit Results Memorandum from the Office of the Auditor General (OAG).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Financial Statements of The University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2013.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Report of The University of Manitoba for the year ended December 31, 2012.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Strategic Enrolment Management Planning Framework 2013 - 2014.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal for a Community Recreation and Active Living Diploma [as recommended by Senate, June 19, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to change the name of the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering to “Department of Mechanical Engineering” [as recommended by Senate on June 19, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an Endowed Professorship in Pharmacy Research [as recommended by Senate, June 19, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an Endowed Professorship in Stem Cell Research [as recommended by Senate, June 19, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an Endowed Professorship in Government [as recommended by Senate, June 19, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated April 9, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated April 9, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve nine 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 – Part A [dated May 14, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated May 14, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers and one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated May 21, 2013].

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the May 21, 2013 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

• a tuition fee increase on all programs and ancillary fees of 1.6%;
• the operating budget based on total revenue, fund transfers and expenditures of $603,991,326; and
• Financial plans for Research and Special, Trust and Endowment and the Capital Budget for the year ending March 31, 2013 as set out in Attachment 6.

THAT the Board of Governors increase the UMSU Operating Fee by $2.50/semester to $23.50/semester; and increase the UMSU Scholarship & Bursary and Endowment Fund Fee by $1.50/semester to $16.50/semester.  Both increases to be effective for fall 2013 registration.

THAT the Board of Governors approves the policy on Responsible Conduct of Research, and the related policy, Code of Research Ethics.

THAT a $3.00 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the School of Art for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2013 as outlined in the letter from Paul Hess, Director, School of Art, dated March 5, 2013.

THAT a $1.67 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Department of Interior Design for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2013 as outlined in the letter from Ralph Stern, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated March 12, 2013.

THAT a $2.00 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Music for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2013 as outlined in the letter from Edmund Dawe, Dean, Faculty of Music, dated March 5, 2013.

THAT a $2.33 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2013 as outlined in the letter from Norm Halden, Dean, Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, dated March 5, 2013.

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the March 19, 2013 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approves the room rate increases for 2013-14 for the Arthur V. Mauro Residence (4.5%), Mary Speechly Hall (5.5%), Pembina Hall Residence (3.5%), and University College Residence (5.5%); and the three Meal Plans increases (5.0%).

THAT a $1.67 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Department of Architecture for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2013 as outlined in the letter from Ralph Stern, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated January 15, 2013.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the revisions to the Distinguished Service Award Policy.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated January 29, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve eighteen new offers and three amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated January 17, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated December 12, 2012].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated December 12, 2012].

The Board of Governors received for information the following:

•  University Discipline Committee Annual Report
• Undergraduate Enrolment Targets

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the January 29, 2013 meeting:

Banking Resolution

1. THAT the Royal Bank of Canada (“Royal Bank”) is appointed banker for the Customer.
2. THAT any TWO of the Board Chair, Board Secretary, Vice-President (Administration), Comptroller, Associate Comptroller or Manager of Treasury Services are authorized on behalf of the Customer from time to time:
   1. to withdraw or order transfers of funds from the Customer’s accounts by any means including the making, drawing, accepting, endorsing or signing of cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange, other orders for the payment of money or other instruments or the giving of other instructions;
   2. to sign any agreements or other documents or instruments with or in favour of Royal Bank, including agreements and contracts relating to products or services provided by Royal Bank to the Customer; and
   3. to do, or to authorize any person or persons to do, any one or more of the following:
      1. to receive from Royal Bank any cash or any securities, instruments or other property of the Customer held by Royal Bank, whether for safekeeping or as security, or to give instructions to Royal Bank for the delivery or other transfer of any such cash, securities, instruments or other property to any person named in those instructions;
      2. to deposit with or negotiate or transfer to Royal Bank, for the credit of the customer, cash or any security, instrument or other property, and for those purposes to endorse (by rubber stamp or otherwise) the name of the Customer, or any other name under which the Customer carries on business, on any security or instrument;
      3. to instruct Royal Bank, by any means, to debit the accounts of third parties for deposit to the credit of the Customer;
      4. to receive statements, instruments and other items (including paid cheques) and documents relating to the Customer’s accounts with or any service of Royal Bank, and to settle and certify the Customer’s accounts with Royal Bank.
3. THAT all instruments, instructions, agreements (including contracts relating to products or services provided by Royal Bank) and documents made, drawn, accepted, endorsed or signed (under the corporate seal or otherwise) as provided in this Resolution and delivered to Royal Bank by any person, shall be valid and binding on the Customer, and Royal Bank is hereby authorized to act on them and give effect to them.
4. THAT Royal Bank be furnished with:
   1. a copy of this Resolution; and
   2. a list of the names of the persons authorized by this Resolution to act on behalf of the Customer, and with written notice of any changes which may take place in such list from time to time, and with specimens of the signatures of all such persons; each certified by the (1) Board Chair and (2) Board Secretary of the Customer; and
   3. in writing, any authorizations made under paragraph 2(c) of this Resolution.
5. THAT any document furnished to Royal Bank as provided for in paragraph 4 of this Resolution shall be binding upon the Customer until a new document repealing or replacing the previous one has been received and duly acknowledged in writing by the branch or agency of Royal Bank where the Customer has its account.

THAT a $2.33 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Department of Landscape Architecture for a three-year term commencing in the fall of 20 13 as outlined in the letter from Ralph Stern, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated November 9, 2012.

THAT a $2.50 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Department of Environmental Design for a three-year term commencing in the fall of 2013 as outlined in the letter from Ralph Stern, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated October 31,2012.

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers and two amended offers as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated October 25, 2012].

THAT the Board of Governors approve two new offers, two amended offers, and the withdrawal of seven offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated November 19, 2012].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology [as recommended by Senate, December 5, 2012].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Anthropology [as recommended by Senate, January 9, 2013]

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the November 25, 2014 meeting:

That the Board of Governors approve Taking Our Place: University of Manitoba Strategic Plan 2015-2020 as a planning document [as endorsed by Senate on November 5, 2014].

That the Board of Governors approve the University of Manitoba Accessibility Policy as recommended by Senate, effective January 1, 2015.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Definitions of Academic Units Policy, as recommended by Senate.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the revised Chairs and Professorships Policy and Procedures, as recommended by Senate, effective upon approval by the Board.

THAT the Board of Governors approve nine new offers, five amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated August 18, 2014].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated August 18, 2014].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer and one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated September 2, 2014].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated September 2, 2014].

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers and ten amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated September 23, 2014].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Professorship in Hematology [as recommended by Senate, November 5, 2014].

THAT the Board of Governors approve revisions to the Policy on Faculties, Schools, Departments, Divisions, and Institutes, which is to be retitled “Faculties, Schools,
Professional Colleges, Departments, Divisions, and Institutes,” as recommended by Senate, effective upon approval.


The Board received the following for Information:

• 2015-2016 Academic Schedule (from Senate)
• Financial Results for Quarter ending September 30, 2014 (from the Finance, Administration, & Human Resources Committee)

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the June 24, 2014 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Financial Statements of The University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2014.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Report of The University of Manitoba for the year ended December 31, 2013.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that a $1.00 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Arts for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2014 as outlined in the letter from Jeffery Taylor, Dean, Faculty of Arts, dated June 2, 2014.

THAT the Board of Governors approve nine new offers, five amended offers, and the withdrawal of five offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A (dated May 20, 2014).

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers and one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B (dated May 20, 2014) (subject to Senate approval June 25, 2014).

THAT the Board of Governors approve five new offers and the withdrawal of twenty-five offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated May 27, 2014).

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal for a Master of Social Work in Indigenous Knowledges (subject to Senate approval, June 25, 2014).

THAT the Board of Governors approve the merger of the Department of Family Social Sciences and the Department of Community Health Sciences (subject to Senate approval, June 25, 2014).

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the April 22, 2014 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to change the name of the School of Medical Rehabilitation to the “College of Rehabilitation Sciences,” as recommended by Senate, effective upon the formal implementation of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to revise the name of the Department of Physiology to the “Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology,” as recommended by Senate, effective upon approval by the Board of Governors.

THAT the Board of Governors approve two new offers, two amended offers, and the withdrawal of two offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated February 25, 2014].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated February 25, 2014].


The Board received the following for Information (from Senate):

• Appointment of a Board Member by graduates of the University
• Proposed Admission Targets, Fall 2014
• Suspension of Admission to Three Human Ecology Programs and to the Ph.D. in Cancer Control

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the March 18, 2014 meeting:

THAT a $3.66 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Pharmacy for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2014 as outlined in the letter from Neal Davies, Dean, Faculty of Pharmacy, dated January 17, 2014.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Student Organization Fees Policy, effective April 1, 2014, and rescind the Policy “Student Organizations”, last revised June 21, 2011.

THAT the Board of Governors approves:

A) Residence room rates for 2014-15 of:

• Pembina Hall Residence          $6,290
• Arthur Mauro Residence          $6,630
• University College Residence and Mary Speechly Hall Residence
  • Single Room             $4,624
  • Double Room            $2,954

B) Meal plan rates for 2014·15 of:

• 10 Meals per Week plus $500 FoodBucks -    $4,550
• 15 Meals per Week plus $500 FoodBucks -    $4,900
• 7-Day Unlimited plus $125 FoodBucks -         $5,050
• Super Saver Membership -                                $2,200 FoodBucks
• Bison Membership -                                           $2,400 FoodBucks
• Premium Membership -                                     $2,800 FoodBucks

C) And the introduction of:

• An extended stay/meal fee of $350 for students staying over the University holiday closure period.

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers, one amended offer, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated December 16, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers, three amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated January 21, 2014].

THAT the Board of Governors approve, in principle, the Bannatyne Campus Master Plan [November 7, 2013], as recommended by Senate on February 5, 2014.


The Board received the following for Information (from Senate):

• Report of the University Disciplinary Committee for the period of September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013
• Statement of Intent: Master of Dentistry (M.Dent.) in Prosthodontics

The following Motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the January 28, 2014 meeting:

That a $3.70 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Education for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2014 as outlined in the letter from David Mandzuk, Dean, Faculty of Education, dated October 28, 2013.

That a $3.33 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Engineering for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2014 as outlined in the letter from Jonathan Beddoes, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, dated November 13, 2013.

That a $11.66 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the School of Medical Rehabilitation - Respiratory Therapy program for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2014 and the 1996 referendum vote of $300 per student per year on an ongoing basis is no longer applicable as outlined in the letter from Emily Etcheverry, Director, School of Medical Rehabilitation, dated November 27, 2013.

THAT the Board of Governors approve revising the terms of reference for the Finance, Administration, & Human Resources (FAHR) Committee so that the requirements for the “one member of the community” read as follows: “one member of the community with an accounting designation or with senior executive or board experience”.

THAT the Board of Governors approve three 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 October 29, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers, ten amended offers, and the withdrawal of twelve offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated November 19, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the closure of the Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Occupational Therapy and the Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy, effective immediately [as recommended by Senate, December 4, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the closure of the Disaster Research Institute, effective immediately [as recommended by Senate, December 4, 2013].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the closure of the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics and the Master of Science in Psychiatry, effective immediately [as recommended by Senate, December 4, 2013].

The Board received the following for Information (from Senate): 

• 2014-2015 Academic Schedule.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the June 23, 2015 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Financial Statements of The University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2015.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Report of The University of Manitoba for the year ended December 31, 2014.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that an $87.50 per term contribution be assessed against the students in the College of Dentistry for a three year term commending in the fall of 2015 as outlined in the letter from Anthony Iacopino, Dean, College of Dentistry, dated April 2, 2015.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the revised Access and Privacy Policy and receive for information the related procedures, effective upon approval.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Policy and receive for information the procedures for the Custody and control of Electronic Devices and Media Policy, effective upon approval.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the new Records Management Policy effective upon approval of the Board.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the following:

• For each academic year beginning in the Fall semester and ending before the commencement of the following academic year, increase the Manitoban Fee from $4 per student per year to $6 per student per year if the fee is charged to a student in the Fall semester, and from $4 per year per student to $6 per year per student if the fee is charged to a student in the Winter semester.
• Apply this increase as of Fall 2015 semester fee levies.
• Annually thereafter, index the fee to inflation following the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the province of Manitoba as reported by Statistics Canada for the 12 month period ending on May 31.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the increase to the UMSU Health and Dental Plan fee from an initial assessment of $246.75 in the fall semester to no more than $306.75, to be applied beginning with the levies for the Fall 2015 semester. For students who enroll in the HDIP for the winter term, they will be assessed an increase that is proportionate to their current fee of $164.50 and the adjusted rate.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the conversion of the Professorship in Agricultural and Risk Management and Insurance to a Chair, as recommended by Senate on November 5, 2014.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Chair in Multiple Sclerosis [as recommended by Senate, November 5, 2014].

THAT the Board of Governors approve eleven new offers, twenty-seven amended offers, and the withdrawal of four offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated March 31, 2015].

THAT the Board of Governors approve five new offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated March 31, 2015].

THAT the Board of Governors approve sixteen new offers, nineteen amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated May 12, 2015].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated May 12, 2015].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to establish a Master of Science in Genetic Counselling [subject to Senate approval, June 24, 2015].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a recommendation from the Acting Dean to close the Faculty of Human Ecology, effective July 1, 2015.

The Board received the following for information:

• The Naming of the Professorship in Hematology as the Dr. Lyonel G. Israels Professorship in Hematology.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the May 19, 2015 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

• a tuition fee increase of 1.9% effective Regular Session 2015;
• an increase to the international graduate student differential fee multiplier from 2 to 2.2 effective Regular Session 2015;
• increases to the international undergraduate student differential fee surcharges ranging from 10% to 18% effective Regular Session 2015;
• a balanced fiscal operating budget based on total revenue, fund transfers and expenditures of $701,816,581, and;
• financial plans for Research and Special, Trust and Endowment and the Capital Budget for the year ending March 31, 2016 as set out in Attachment 5 and 6.

THAT a $2.25 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the School of Dental Hygiene for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2015 as outlined in the letter from Mary Bertone, Director, School of Dental Hygiene, dated February 3, 2015.

THAT a $100 per student per year be assessed against the students in the College of Medicine for a two year term commencing in the fall of 2015 as outlined in the letter from Brian Post/, Dean, College of Medicine, dated February 26, 2015.

THAT a $4. 00 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2015 as outlined in the letter from Douglas Brown, Dean, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, dated February 12, 2015.

THAT the terms of reference of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, the Finance, Administration, & Human Resources Committee, the Distinguished Service Award Committee, the Executive Committee and the Governance & Nominating Committee be amended to provide that:

• The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee be appointed annually by the Board on recommendation of the Governance & Nominating Committee;
• The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Distinguished Service Award Committee be appointed annually by the Board on recommendation of the Governance & Nominating Committee [the Chair and Chancellor will remain on the Committee as members];
• That the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee be appointed annually by the Board on recommendation of the Governance and Nominating Committee;
• That the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors continue to be the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee;
• That the Chair of the Board of Governors continue to be the Chair of the Management Resources and Compensation Committee;
• That the Vice-Chair of the Board be the Chair of the Governance & Nominating Committee with the Chair of the Board as a member of the Committee.

    Concurrent with these changes it is proposed that:

• the Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee be added to the membership of the Executive Committee;
• the Vice Chair of the Board be added to the membership of the Governance and Nominating Committee;
• it be noted that normally, committee chairs will be independent Board members, and that vice-chairs may be internal or independent Board members.

THAT the Board of Governors approve revising the terms of reference of the Chancellor's Committee and the policies related to the honorary titles Professor Emeritus/Emerita, Dean Emeritus/Emerita, President Emeritus/Emerita, Librarian Emeritus/Emerita, and Chancellor
Emeritus/Emerita to reflect a change in the nomination deadline to March 31.

The Board received the following for information:

• Suspension of Admissions to the Master of Science in Family Social Sciences Program

The April 14, 2015 meeting of the Board of Governors was a strategy/policy meeting held entirely in closed and confidential session.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the March 17, 2015 meeting:

THAT a $4.40 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the Degree students, and a $2.84 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the Diploma students, in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences for a two year term commencing in the fall of 2015 as outlined in the letter from Karin Wittenberg, Dean, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, dated January 5, 2015.

THAT a $42.50 per semester contribution be assessed against the Graduate students in the Department of Economics for an ongoing basis commencing in the fall of 2015 as outlined in the letter from Greg Smith, Associate Dean, Faculty of Arts, dated December 3, 2014.

THAT a $3.30 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the College of Nursing for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2015 as outlined in the letter from Beverly O'Connell, Dean, College of Nursing, dated December 3, 2014.

THAT a $7.00 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Science for a two year term commencing in the fall of 2015 as outlined in the letter from Stefi Baum, Dean, Faculty of Science, dated December 3, 2014.

THAT a $1.66 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Social Work for a two year term commencing in the fall of 2015 as outlined in the letter from Jim  Mulvale, Dean, Faculty of Social Work, dated December 11, 2014.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the charge of a U-PASS fee of $130/semester to all UMSU and UMGSA members in the Fall and Winter semesters, to annually be increased by inflation at an amount set by the City of Winnipeg. The fee will be charged once program implementation is complete (either September 2015, January 2016, or September 2016). The participation of  the UMGSA membership is conditional upon their admittance to the U-PASS program by the City of Winnipeg and Winnipeg Transit.

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

A) Residence room rates for 2015/16 of:

• Pembina Hall Residence - $6,604
• Arthur Mauro Residence - $6,962
• University College Residence and Mary Speechly Hall Residence
  • Single Room - $4,856
  • Double Room - $3,102

B) Meal plan rates for 2015/16 of:

• 10 Meals per Week plus $500 FoodBucks - $4,665
• 15 Meals per Week plus $500 Food Bucks - $5,025
• 7-Day Unlimited plus $125 FoodBucks - $5,175
• Super Saver Membership - $2,200 FoodBucks
• Premium Membership - $2,800 FoodBucks

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer, eleven amended offers, and the withdrawal of three offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated January 13, 2015].

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers and four amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated December 11, 2014].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Professorship in Neurosciences [as recommended by Senate, February 4, 2015].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the merger of the Department of Textile Sciences and the Department of Biosystems Engineering, as outlined in the proposal dated August 18, 2014.


The Board received the following for Information:

• Report of the University Discipline Committee for the period of September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014.

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the November 22, 2016 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve two new offers, fourteen amended offers, and the withdrawal of seven offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated August 24, 2016]

THAT the Board of Governors approve two new offers and one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated August 24, 2016]

THAT the Board of Governors approve two amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated June 21, 2016]

THAT the Board of Governors approve twelve new offers, five amended offers, and the withdrawal of four offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated September 20, 2016]

THAT the Board of Governors approve that, beginning in the 2017/2018 academic year, the fees collected by UMSU on behalf of the World University Services of Canada (W.U.S.C.) be increased to $3.75 per semester/term ($7.50 total per year), in order to properly reflect their successful referendum during the March 2016 UMSU General Election and Referendum

The Board received the following for information:

• The President’s Report
• The Implementation of the Master of Science in Genetic Counselling (M.Sc.)
• The Approval and Implementation of the Suspension of Admissions to Undergraduate (B.H.Ecol., B.Sc. in Textile Sciences, P.B.Dip. in Agrology) and Graduate (Ph.D. in Cancer Control, M.Sc. in Family Social Sciences, M.A. in Icelandic, M.Sc. in Textile Sciences (Programs)
• Temporary Increases to Admission Targets for the 2016/2017 Academic Year RE: Colleges of Dentistry and Nursing, I.H. Asper School of Business, and Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
• Recommendation to Revise the 2016-2017 Academic Schedule due to UMFA Labour Action

The following were received for information by the Board of Governors at the September 27, 2016 meeting:

• The President’s Report
• One amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated May 9, 2016] (Addendum).
• Eight new offers, seven amended offers, and the withdrawal of six offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated June 21, 2016].
• Two new offers and one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated July 8, 2016].

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the June 22, 2016 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve eight new offers, four amended offers, and the withdrawal of four offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated April 5, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated December 7, 2015]. (Addendum II)

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated February 23, 2016]. (Addendum)

THAT the Board of Governors approve fifteen new offers, seventeen amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated May 9, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer and two amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated April 5, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated May 9, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to revise the name of the Department of Medical Microbiology to the “Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases,” [subject to Senate approval, June 22, 2016].

The Audit and Risk Management Committee approve the Financial Statements of The University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2016.

That the Board of Governors approve the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Report of The University of Manitoba for the year ended December 31, 2015.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Policy and Procedures on Promotion of Senior Academic Administrators Outside the Faculty Bargaining Unit

THAT the Board of Governors approve [effective September 1, 2016]:

• The revision to the Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy;
• The new Sexual Assault Policy; and
• The RWLE and Sexual Assault Procedure.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the revision to the Violent or Threatening Behaviour Policy and Procedure [effective September 1, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve revisions to the Student Discipline Bylaw and associated Student Academic Misconduct, Student Non-Academic Misconduct, and Student Discipline Appeal procedures, as recommended by Senate, effective September 1, 2016.

THAT the Board of Governors approve revisions to the Responsibilities of Academic Staff with Regard to Students policy and procedure [effective September 1, 2016] [subject to Senate approval, June 22, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to establish a Master of Finance.


The Board received the following for information:

• The President’s Report
• Revisions to Academic Schedule, 2016-2017
• Annual Report on the Status of Academic Program Reviews: April 1, 2015-April 30, 2016

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the May 24, 2016 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated December 7, 2015] (Addendum).

THAT the Board of Governors approve four 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 – Part A [dated January 12, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated January 12, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve six new offers, fourteen amended offers, and the withdrawal of nine offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated February 23, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated February 23, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed Professorship in Business Ethics [as recommended by Senate, April 6, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed Professorship in Traumatology [as recommended by Senate, April 6, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Report of the Senate Committee on University Research concerning a recommendation that terms of reference for all previously approved research Chairs and Professorships be amended such that the Chairs or Professorships could be filled with individuals holding an appointment of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that a $1.66 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Department of Architecture for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2016 as outlined in the letter from Jonathan Beddoes, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated March 1, 2016.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that a $3.33 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Department of City Planning for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2016 as outlined in the letter from Jonathan Beddoes, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated January 28, 2016.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that a $2.50 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Department of Environmental Design for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2016 as outlined in the letter from Jonathan Beddoes, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated March 1, 2016.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that a $1.66 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Department of Interior Design for a two year term commencing in the fall of 2016 as outlined in the letter from Jonathan Beddoes, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated December 4, 2015.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that a $2.66 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Department of Landscape Architecture for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2016 as outlined in the letter from Jonathan Beddoes, Dean, Faculty of Architecture, dated January 25, 2016.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that a $2.66 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources for a three year term commencing in the fall of 2016 as outlined in the letter from Norm Halden, Dean, Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, dated February 10, 2016.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that a $2.00 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the Faculty of Music for a one year term commencing in the fall of 2016 as outlined in the letter from Edmund Dawe, Dean, Faculty of Music, dated December 10, 2015.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that a $2.66 per credit hour contribution be assessed against the students in the School of Art for a two year term commencing in the fall of 2016 as outlined in the letter from Paul Hess, Director, School of Art, dated December 10, 2015.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that beginning in 2016/2017 academic year:

• The fees collected by UMSU of behalf of W.U.S.C. (World University Services of Canada) be increased to $3.75, in order to reflect their successful referenda during the March 2016 UMSU General Election and Referendum.
• Apply this increase as of Fall 2016 semester fee levies.
• Annually thereafter, index the fee to inflation following the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Province of Manitoba as reported by Statistics Canada for the 12 month period ending on September 30, as is presently practiced.

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

• a tuition fee increase of 1.2% effective Regular Session 2016;
• a balanced fiscal operating budget based on $637,615,561 of total revenue, $68,806,575 of fund transfers, and expenditures of $568,808,986; and
• financial plans for Restricted and Endowment Funds for the year ending March 31, 2017 as set out in Attachment 4.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that beginning in 2016/2017 academic year the fees collected by UMSU of behalf of UMFM 101.5 be increased to $3.61 per term.  Apply this increase as of Fall 2016 semester fee levies.  Annually thereafter, index the fee to inflation following the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Province of Manitoba as reported by Statistics Canada for the 12 month period ending on September 30, as is presently practiced.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Policy on Emeritus Appointments for Senior Administrators.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the revised Distinguished Professor/Distinguished Professor Emeritus/Emerita Policy which increases the maximum number of individuals who can hold the title Distinguished Professor from 20 to 25 at any one time.


The Board received the following for information:

• The President’s Report
• Implementation of Master of Social Work in Indigenous Knowledges

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the March 15, 2016 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve six new offers, six amended offers, and the withdrawal of nine offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated December 7, 2015].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers and one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated December 7, 2015].

THAT the Board of Governors approve Amendment 70/16/01 which amends the Plan as requested by the Office of the Superintendent - Pension Commission of Manitoba. This is essentially a housekeeping amendment.

THAT the Board of Governors approve Amendment 93/16/01 which amends the Plan to reflect the intended calculation of the Money Purchase Maximum Contribution Limit when it is used to determine the Maximum Annual Defined Benefit Pension after 2014 in respect of Credited Service earned prior to 2015. This is essentially a housekeeping amendment.

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

     A) Residence room rates for 2016-17 of:

• Pembina Hall Residence- $6,806
• Arthur Mauro Residence- $7,278
• Mary Speechly Hall Residence- $5,198 (single); $3,320 (double)
• University College Residence- $5,294 (single); $3,382 (double)
• Extended Stay- $100

      B) Meal plan rates for 2016-17 of:

• 10 Meals per Week plus $500 Food Bucks - $4,806
• 15 Meals per Week plus $500 Food Bucks - $5, 176
• 7-Day Unlimited plus $125 FoodBucks - $5,330
• Super Saver Membership - $2,310 Food Bucks
• Premium Membership - $2,940 FoodBucks

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Sustainability Strategy 2016-18.

The Board received the following for information:

• The President’s Report
• Approval and Implementation: Suspension of Admissions to Master of Arts in Icelandic Language and Literature, Master of Science in Textile Sciences, and Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Agrology
• Financial results and annual projection for the quarter ending December 31, 2015
• Proposed Admission Targets, Fall 2016
• Report of the University Discipline Committee for the period of September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the January 26, 2016 meeting:

THAT the Finance, Administration, and Human Resources Committee recommend that the Board of Governors approve that beginning in the 2016/2017 academic year the fees collected by UMSU be defined as follows:

*as determined by the faculty associations

That by August 1st of each year, the fees collected by UMSU calculated for the previous calendar year as follows:

That the Board of Governors approve a new UIT Spending Policy for the 2016-2017 Fiscal year as follows:

"The University Investment Trust (UIT) will make available for spending an amount of 4.25% of the average of the four (4) preceding year’s market value, calculated on the basis of a rolling 48-month period. In addition, the Trust Investment Committee can recommend a change to the amount in any one year, with a floor set at 3.50% of the preceding 4-year period, and a ceiling of 5.00% of the preceding 4-year period. This change would only arise in circumstances where the net real rate of return of the fund had deteriorated or improved to the extent an adjustment to the rate of spending is warranted. This would depend on the net real return of the UIT over the past 5, 10 and 15 year periods; current investment market conditions; the outlook of future investment markets; and assessing the effect of such an adjustment on current and future beneficiaries of the fund.  Any one-year adjustment to the spending rate would have to be recommended by the Trust Investment Committee and approved by the Board of Governors.

This approval is for the 2016-2017 year only, with the understanding that further discussions about the UIT, the spending policy, and related issues will be considered by the Trust and Investment Committee and the Finance, Administration and Human Resources Committee prior to a recommendation for a Spending Policy for 2017-2018 is brought forward for approval to the Board of Governors."

THAT the Board of Governors approve six new offers, five amended offers, and the withdrawal of five offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated November 10, 2015].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer and one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated November 10, 2015].


The Board received the following for information:

• The President’s Report
• Proposal for a Bachelor of Midwifery
• Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated October 19, 2015]
• Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated October 19, 2015]
• Budget and Planning Book

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the November 21, 2017 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve nine new offers, sixteen amended offers, and the withdrawal of two offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated August 24, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve seven new offers and five amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated June 26, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three 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 – Part A [dated September 22, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated September 22, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to revise the name of the Department of English, Film, and Theatre, to the “Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media” [as recommended by Senate on November 1, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to revise the name of the Department of Sociology, to the “Department of Sociology and Criminology” [as recommended by Senate on November 1, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to revise the name of the Department of Anesthesia to the “Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine,” [as recommended by Senate on October 4, 2017].


The Board received for information the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Report of the Senate Committee on Academic Review
• Implementation of the M.Sc. in Prosthodontics
• Closure of Bachelor of Human Ecology (General)
• Temporary Suspension of Admissions to Integrated Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education Program
• Extension of Suspension of Admissions to Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
• Temporary Increases to Admission Targets for the 2017/2018 Academic Year RE: I.H. Asper School of Business and Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
• UM Properties Board Search Update

The Board received for information the following items:

• The President’s Report

The Board received for information the following items previously approved by the Executive Committee:

• Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated May 2, 2017]
• Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated May 2, 2017]
• Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated June 26, 2017]
• Suspension of Admissions to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Science (Major) in Biotechnology
• Revisions to the Accessibility Policy

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the June 27, 2017 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

• an increase of 1.3% to all institution-wide or general course-related fees effective the Fall 2017 term, with the exception of a proposed increase to the Student Services fee.
• an increase of the Student Services fee from $35.06 to $41.36. The additional revenue received as a result of the proposed increase would be applied towards ongoing support for the new UM degree audit system, an advising tool used by both UM students and advisors. This fee is assessed once a year to all students.

THAT the Board of Governors approve thirteen new offers, eighteen amended offers, and the withdrawal of three offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated April 4, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated April 4, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Financial Statements of The University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2017.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Report of The University of Manitoba for the year ended December 31, 2016.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the amended terms of reference of the Audit and Risk Management Committee.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that an increased Universal Bus Pass (U-Pass) fee be approved and assessed of all eligible students effective Fall 2017. Eligible students would be assessed $132.50 per term in the regular session.

THAT beginning Fall Term 2017, a new fee structure be implemented and assessed to eligible students for the UMSU Health and Dental Plan. All students assessed the UMSU Membership will also be enrolled in the Health and Dental Plan at a rate of $345.00 per year. Students will be able to opt-down to various levels of coverage, at a reduced rate, wherein UMSU and Studentcare will refund the difference. Students wishing to completely opt-out of coverage will still be required to provide proof of alternative coverage.

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

THAT the Board of Governors approve the University of Manitoba GFT Pension Plan (1986) (1986 Plan) Governance Document.


The Board received the following for information:

• The President’s Report
• Approval of Suspension of Admissions to the Integrated Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education Degree

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the May 23, 2017 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

• A tuition fee increase of 1.3% effective regular session 2017;
• A balanced General Operating Fund budget for the year ending March 31, 2018 based on revenues of $648,143,829. Expenditures of $597,871,972, and net fund transfers of $50,271,857; and
• Financial plans for Restricted and Endowment Funds with revenue of $318,153,752 for the year ending March 31, 2018.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the following contributions be assessed against students beginning in the fall of 2017:

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

 a)    Residence Room rates (per term) for 2017/18 of:

• Pembina Hall Residence: $3,573
• Arthur Mauro Residence: $3,821
• Mary Speechly Hall Residence: $2,729 (single); $1,743 (double)
• University College Residence: $2,779 (single); $1,776 (double)
• Extended Stay Fee (holiday break) - $105

b)    Meal plan rates (per term) for 2017-18 of:

• 10 Meals per Week play $250 FoodBucks: $2475
• 15 Meals per Week plus $250 FoodBucks: $2,665
• 7-Day Unlimited plus $100 FoodBucks: $2,745
• UC FoodBucks Plan: $1500 FoodBucks
• UC Flex Plan ($750 FoodBucks plus 100 meals at Fresh Food Company): $1,910

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal for a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree, College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences [as recommended by Senate, May 17, 2017].


The Board received the following for information:

• The President’s Report

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the April 18, 2017 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve seventeen new offers and five amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated February 21, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated February 21, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the conversion of the Bryce Douglas Professorship in Corporate Finance to a Chair.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of the Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing, for a period of five years, with continuation subject to a review process and with the proviso that, at the end of the first twelve months, the Head of the Institute would forward clear procedures for appointing members to the Institute, for review by the Senate Committee on Academic Review and Senate [as recommended by Senate, April 5, 2017].

That the Board of Governors authorize the University to execute the Recognition and Educational Services Agreement (the "Agreement") between the University and the International College of Manitoba Limited ("ICM"), thereby renewing the arrangement to deliver the ICM Program under the current agreement, which expires December 31, 2017.

The Board received the following for information:

• The President’s Report

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the March 21, 2017 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve eight new offers and seven amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated January 24, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer and one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated January 24, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to establish a Master of Science in Prosthodontics [as recommended by Senate, March 1, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the closure of Bachelor of Human Ecology (General) degree, effective upon approval [as recommended by Senate, March 1, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences through the merger of the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences and the Department of Food Science [as recommended by Senate, March 1, 2017].

The Board received the following for information:

• The President’s Report
• The Annual Report of the University Discipline Committee

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the February 17, 2017 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve fifteen new offers, eleven amended offers, and the withdrawal of two offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated October 25, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers and one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated October 25, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve eight new offers, fifteen amended offers, and the withdrawal of four offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated December 20, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated December 20, 2016].

THAT the Board of Governors approve revisions to the terms of reference for the Gerry McDole Professorship in Improved Healthcare Delivery to Rural, Remote and Underserved Populations of Manitoba.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the conversion of the Professorship in Pediatric Asthma, Allergy and the Environment to a Chair.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the conversion of the Bihlers’ Professorship in Stem Cell Research to a Chair.

That the Board of Governors:

• approve an amendment to the governance document of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1986) to revise the term limits for elected or appointed members of the Pension Committee from six to nine years;
• approve an amendment to the governance document of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) to revise the term limits for elected or appointed members of the Pension Committee from six years to nine years; and
• approve an amendment to the governance document of the University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) to increase the number of elected active plan members from one to two.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of the Institute for Leadership Development, for a period of five years, with continuation subject to a review process [as recommended by Senate, February 1, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Chair in Leadership Education [as recommended by Senate, February 1, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Chair in Leadership Research [as recommended by Senate, February 1, 2017].

That the Board consent to UMSU petitioning the Manitoba Legislature to amend The UMSU Act.

THAT the Auditor General of Manitoba be appointed auditor of the March 31, 2017 Annual Financial Statements and December 31, 2016 Public Sector Compensation Report.


The Board received the following for information:

• The President’s Report
• Academic Schedule for 2017-2018
• Implementation of Master of Finance
• THAT the Board of Governors approve the building site for the Centre for Research, Teaching and Innovation in Healthcare
• THAT the Board of Governors approve the building site for the Engineering Innovation Centre

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the November 20, 2018 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve five new offers, five amended offers, and the withdrawal of four offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated September 27, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated September 27, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the investment of $75 million in the Brookfield Super-Core Infrastructure Partners Fund, with the funding coming from the liquidation of $37.5 million in Canadian Equities held with Burgundy Asset Management, and $37.5 million in US Equities held with J.P Morgan Asset Management.

THAT the Board of Governors approve one revision to the Student Organization Fees Policy, effective upon approval of the Board.

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Request for Suspension of Admissions to the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the September 25, 2018 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors:

1.     Establish a Presidential Search Committee (Search Committee), with the following terms of reference:

a) To coordinate, with the assistance of a Search Consultant appointed by the Management Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board, the search and recruitment of candidates for President and Vice-Chancellor.

b) To develop, following consultation with the university community, the criteria to be used by the Committee to evaluate candidates, and to report the criteria to  the Board for approval.

c) To operate within the Presidential Search Committee Principles and Charter of Expectations, as approved by the Board of Governors. The Search Committee may set up its own procedures provided they are consistent with the Principles and Charter and on the understanding that the search will be a confidential search.

d) To interview candidates, and to conduct thorough reference and other due diligence checks.

e) To identify a candidate who the Search Committee recommends to the Board of Governors for appointment as President of the University. Only if the Board does not approve the Search Committee's recommendation, shall the Search Committee recommend a second or further candidate as may be necessary.

f) To submit its recommendation to the Board no later than November 30, 2019.

g) To report, in general terms to each Board meeting on the progress of the Search Committee and to provide information and regular updates on the process to the university community by means of a Presidential Search website and other appropriate communication vehicles.

2.     Approve the composition of the Presidential Search Committee with 15 members, as follows:

• The Chair of the Board of Governors, as Chair
• The Chancellor, as Co-Chair
• The Chancellor-elect, who will be elected in December 2018
• Five members elected by the Board of Governors (to include one student)
• Five members elected by the Senate (to include at least one Dean or Director and one student)
• One member appointed by the University of Manitoba Faculty Association
• The Support Staff Assessor to the Board of Governors
• The University Secretary, as non-voting Secretary to the Committee
• A vacancy on the Presidential Search Committee may be filled at the discretion of the Management Resources and Compensation Committee. A member of the Presidential Search Committee does not cease to be a member by virtue of ceasing to be a member of the estate from which she or he was appointed or elected

3.     Approve the Presidential Search Committee Principles as outlined in Appendix 1; and

4.     Approve the Presidential Search Committee Charter of Expectations as outlined in Appendix 2.


The Board received for information the following items:

• Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated June 21, 2018]. (Approved by Executive Committee August 28, 2018)
• University of Manitoba GFT Pension Plan (1986) and University of Manitoba Pension Plan (1993) Independent Auditor’s Report and Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the June 26, 2018 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve seven new offers, fourteen amended offers, and the withdrawal of five offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated April 3, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve two new offers and seven amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated April 3, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve eleven new offers, ten amended offers, and the withdrawal of four offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated May 10, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve two new offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated May 10, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve revisions to the Student Discipline Bylaw and associated Student Academic Misconduct, Student Non-Academic Misconduct and Concerning Behaviour, and Student Discipline Appeal procedures, effective September 1, 2018 [as recommended by Senate, May 16, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Professorship, the Clinician-Scientist Professorship [as recommended by Senate, May 16, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Report of The University of Manitoba for the year ended December 31, 2017.

That the Board of Governors approve the following contributions be assessed against students beginning in the fall of 2018:

THAT the Board of Governors approve the financial Statements of The University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2018.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the amendments to the Chancellor Policy, as outlined in appendix 1; and

THAT the Board of Governors approve the addition of the Vice-President (External) as a member of the Chancellor Search Committee; and

THAT the Board of Governors elect two members (in addition to the Chair) to the Chancellor Search committee at the June 26, 2018 Board meeting.

The Board received for information the following items:

• Implementation of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
• Suspension of Admissions to Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses (BPRN), Implementation
• Requests to Extend Suspension of Admissions B.Sc. in Textile Sciences, P.B.Dip. in Agrology, and Ph.D. in Cancer Control
• Request for Suspension of Admissions to Bachelor of Human Ecology in Family Social Sciences and Bachelor of Human Ecology in Family Social Sciences, After-Degree Programs
• Request to Extend Suspension of Admissions, Integrated Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Education Program
• Report from the President
• Report of the Senate Committee on Academic Review RE: Annual Report on the Status of Academic Program Reviews and Accredited Programs, May 15, 2017 – April 5, 2018
• Academic Schedule for 2019 Summer Term

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the May 22, 2018 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve an increase of 6.6% (1.6 % CPI + 5%) to tuition fees for the 2018/19 academic year; and

THAT the Board of Governors approve the restructuring of university-wide Student Service Fees, so they are assessed on a per-term rather than an annual basis, effective Fall 2018.

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

• A balanced General Operating Fund budget for the year ending March 31, 2019 based on revenues of $663,924,000, expenditures of $618,725,000, and net fund transfers of $45,199,000; and
• financial plans for Restricted and Endowment Funds with revenue of $273,039,000 for the year ending March 31, 2019.

THAT the Board of Governors approves the new Use of Copyright Protected Materials Policy effective upon approval of the Board.

The Board received for information the following items:

• Report from the President

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the April 17, 2018 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve five new offers, twelve amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated February 20, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer and two amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated February 20, 2018].

The Board received for information the following items:

• Report from the President

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the March 20, 2018 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers, six amended offers, and the withdrawal of nine offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part A [dated December 19, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve three amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated December 19, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve four new offers, three amended offers, and the withdrawal of two offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate  Committee on Awards – Part A [dated January 16, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated January 16, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Chair in Child Health Evidence Based Medicine [as recommended by Senate, March 7, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Chair in Pediatrics and Child Health [as recommended by Senate, March 7, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice [as recommended by Senate, March 7, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a change to the title of the Safe Disclosure Policy from “Safe Disclosure Policy” to “Safe Disclosure (Whistleblower) Policy”, to be effective upon approval.

THAT the Board of Governors approves:

    A)  Residence room rates (per term) for 2018-19 of:

• Pembina Hall Residence- $3,716
• Arthur Mauro Residence- $3,974
• Mary Speechly Hall Residence- $2,838 (single); $1,813 (double)
• University College Residence- $2,890 (single); $1,847 (double)

    B)  Meal plan rates (per term) for 2018-19 of:

• 10 Meals per Week plus $250 FoodBucks - $2,525
• 15 Meals per Week plus $250 FoodBucks - $2,715
• 7-Day Unlimited plus $100 FoodBucks - $2,799
• UC FoodBucks Plan - $1,575
• UC Flex Plan ($750 FoodBucks plus 100 meals at Fresh Food Company) - $1,970

    C)  Tenants insurance program (per term) for 2018-19:  $30

    D)  Extended stay fee (holiday break) for 2018-19:  $110

THAT the Board of Governors approve student late payment fees of $50 on all term balances greater than $100 not paid by the due date, plus an additional late payment fee on fall/winter balances not paid at the beginning of the next month as follows:  balance owing less than $500 - no fee; balance owing $500 to $1,000 - $50 fee; balance owing greater than $1,000 - $100 fee.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to establish a Bachelor of Music (Music Education) [as recommended by Senate, March 7, 2018].

The Board received for information the following items:

• The Annual Report of the University Discipline Committee
• Approval of Suspension of Admissions to the Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses (BPRN)
• University of Manitoba Budget Framework
• Report from the President
• Proposed Admission Targets, 2018-2019
• Taking our Place: University of Manitoba Strategic Plan Sharing our Progress: January 2015 – March 2017

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the January 30, 2018 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve five new offers, five amended offers, and the withdrawal of three offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated October 24, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve five new offers, seven amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated November 14, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one new offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated November 14, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve revised terms of reference for the Leslie F. Buggey Professorship in Pharmacy [as recommended by Senate, December 6, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve revised terms of reference for the MINDERMAR Professorship in Human Simulation [as recommended by Senate, December 6, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to establish a Master of Human Rights.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Chair in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice [as recommended by Senate, December 6, 2017].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the reallocation of the current UMGSA fee from “The Gradzette” to “The Manitoban”.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a change to UMSU fees assessed to students on the Bannatyne Campus and make them equal to those of Fort Garry Campus students, effective Fall Term 2018, and going forward.

The Board received for information the following items:

• Academic Schedule for 2018-2019
• Approval of the Suspension of Admissions to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Science (Major) in Biotechnology
• Report from the President

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the November 19, 2019 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve six new offers, two amended offers, and the withdrawal of six offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated September 24, 2019].

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Implementation of Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology
• Academic Schedule for 2020 Summer Term
• Extension of Suspensions of Admissions to Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Agrology, Master of Science in Textile Sciences, Master of Science in Family Social Sciences, Master of Arts in Icelandic
• Closure of Bachelor of Science and Minor in Textile Sciences
• Revision to the Academic Schedule for 2019-2020 Spring Convocation

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the September 24, 2019 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve eight new offers, eleven amended offers, and the withdrawal of two offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated August 22, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approves that the following changes be made to the Student Organization Fees Policy effective January 1, 2020:

1)  Part 2.1 clause (g)(i) be changed to read, “Students in off-campus programs, not including students in co-operative or outbound exchange programs”; and

2) Appendix 1 be changed to have an additional list item added, reading “Community Health Students’ Association”.

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• U of M GFT Pension Plan (1986) Audited Statements for the year ended December 31, 2018
• Revised Terms of Reference for the Chair in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• U of M Pension Plan (1993) Audited Statements for the year ended December 31, 2018
• Board of Governors Code of Conduct Annual Compliance Report for 2018-2019
• Report of the Senate Committee on Awards (dated June 11, 2019) (approved by the Executive Committee August 2, 2019)

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the June 25, 2019 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve two new offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated April 4, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve twelve new offers, five amended offers, and the withdrawal of three offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated April 4, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve two new offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated May 16, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve twelve new offers, eight amended offers, and the withdrawal of one offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated May 16, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the conversion of the Dr. Lyonel G. Israels Professorship in Hematology to a Chair.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the closure of the Bachelor of Science in Textile Sciences and the Minor in Textile Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences [subject to Senate approval, June 26, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Professorship in Endocrinology [subject to Senate approval, June 26, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of a research Chair in Clinical Stroke Research [subject to Senate approval, June 26, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the establishment of an endowed research Chair in Pediatric Emergency Medicine [subject to Senate approval, June 26, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Financial Statements of The University of Manitoba for the year ended March 31, 2019.

That the Board of Governors approve the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Report of The University of Manitoba for the year ended December 31, 2018.

THAT the Board of Governors approve that, effective September 1, 2019, the following classes of students (together, the “Interdisciplinary Health” students) become subject to membership in the Community Health Students’ Association and to the relevant faculty Student Organization Fee:

1. Undergraduate students in Interdisciplinary Health programs, including Bachelor of Health Studies and Bachelor of Health Sciences (who are not currently represented by any Student Organization);

2. Undergraduate students in legacy Family Social Sciences programs, including Bachelor of Human Ecology (who are currently represented by Manitoba Medical Students’ Association); and

THAT, effective September 1, 2019, the following Faculty/College Student Organization fees be updated:

1. The fee for Manitoba Medical Students’ Association (Medicine students) be changed from $10.38 to $27.88 per term;

2. The fee for Community Health Students’ Association (Interdisciplinary Health students) be established at $0.90 per credit hour.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Sustainability Strategy 2019-2023.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Student Awards policy, as recommended by Senate, effective July 1, 2019.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Strategic Enrolment Management Plan, 2018 – 2023 [subject to Senate approval, June 26, 2019].

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Report of the Senate Committee on Academic Review RE: Annual Report on the Status of Academic Program Reviews and Accredited Programs, April 1, 2018 – April 30, 2019
• Temporary Increase to Admission Target, Bachelor of Kinesiology, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
• Office of the Auditor General – Audit Results Memo
• Requests to Extend Suspension of Admissions to M.Sc. in Textile Sciences, M.A. in Icelandic Language and Literature, and M.Sc. in Family Social Sciences
• Request to Extend Suspension of Admissions to Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Agrology

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the May 21, 2019 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve:

• A balanced General Operating Fund budget for the year ending March 31, 2020 based on revenues of $675,281,000, expenditures of $644,388,000, and net fund transfers of $30,893,000; and
• Financial plans for Restricted and Endowment Funds with revenue of $228,140,000 for the year ending March 31, 2020.

THAT the Board of Governors approve an increase of 3.75% to tuition fees and university-wide fees for the 2019/20 academic year.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the following contributions be assessed against students beginning in the fall of 2019:

THAT the Board of Governors approve the indexation of the fees collected on behalf of the UMGSA to inflation, based on the inflation calculated for the previous calendar year in accordance with the Manitoba Consumer Price Index, starting with Fall Term fees in 2019.

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Proposed Admission Targets, 2019-2020

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the April 23, 2019 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve six new offers, seventeen amended offers, and the withdrawal of eight offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part A [dated February 19, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards - Part B [dated February 19, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the closure of Doctor of Philosophy in Cancer Control [as recommended by Senate, April 3, 2019].

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Increase to Admission Targets, Bachelor of Health Sciences and Bachelor of Health Studies, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the March 19, 2019 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve Amendment 86/19/01 to the University of Manitoba GFT Pension Plan (1986) and the Consolidated Plan Document for the University of Manitoba GFT Pension Plan (1986) as the official Plan Document.

THAT the Board of Governors approve nine new offers and five amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated January 15, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve one amended offer, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated January 15, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the Office of the Auditor General’s Annual Audit Plan for the year ending March 31, 2019.

THAT the Board of Governors approve the closure of the Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute, effective March 31, 2019 [as recommended by Senate, March 6, 2019].

That the Board of Governors approves:

A)   Residence room rates (per term) for 2019-20 of:

• Pembina Hall Residence - $3,902
• Arthur Mauro Residence - $4,173
• Mary Speechly Hall Residence - $2,980 (single); $1,904 (double)
• University College Residence - $3,035 (single); $1,939 (double)

       
B)   Meal plan rates (per term) for 2019-20 of:

• 10 Meals per Week plus $250 Food Bucks - $2,588
• 15 Meals per Week plus $250 Food Bucks - $2,783
• 7-Day Unlimited plus $100 FoodBucks - $2,869 UC FoodBucks Plan - $1,650
• UC Flex Plan ($750 Food Bucks plus 100 meals at Fresh Food Company) - $2,065

       C)   Extended stay fee (holiday break) for 2019-20 of $115

THAT the Board of Governors approves the revised Audit Services Charter (Charter) as presented.

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• February 6, 2019 motion from Senate re: Presidential Search Process
• Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part A [dated December 18, 2018]
• Report of the Senate Committee on Awards – Part B [dated December 18, 2018]
• Suspension of Admissions to Bachelor of Human Ecology in Family Social Sciences and Bachelor of Human Ecology in Family Social Sciences, After-Degree, Implementation
• Report of the University Discipline Committee for the period of September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018

The following motions were approved by the Board of Governors at the January 29, 2019 meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve three new offers, five amended offers, and the withdrawal of four offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated October 25, 2018].
 
THAT the Board of Governors approve five new offers and three amended offers, as set out in Appendix A of the Report of the Senate Committee on Awards [dated November 15, 2018].

THAT the Board of Governors approve the revision to the Institutional Costs of Research: Recovery and Distribution Policy.

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to establish a Bachelor of Midwifery [as recommended by Senate, January 9, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors approve a proposal to establish a Post-baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology [as recommended by Senate, January 9, 2019].

THAT the Board of Governors:

• acknowledge receipt of Senate’s recommendation.
• confirm the Board’s September, 2018 decision that the presidential search process be confidential.
• request that the Chair of the Board of Governors respond to Senate outlining the reasons for this decision.

The Board received for information and discussion the following items:

• The President’s Report
• Academic Schedule for 2019-2020
• Implementation of Bachelor of Music (Music Education)
• Implementation of Master of Human Rights
• Request for Increase to Admission Targets, Bachelor of Health Sciences and Bachelor of Health Studies, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

The following motion was approved by the Board of Governors at the January 11, 2019 special meeting:

THAT the Board of Governors approve the addition of two positions to the composition of the Presidential Search Committee as follows:

• Two members, appointed by the Chair and Co-Chair of the Committee, to bring additional Indigenous perspective and voice to the work of the Committee.