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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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Memorandum
TO:
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Senate
FROM: ?
Alison Watt, Secretary, Senate Nominating Committee
DATE: ?
June 8, 2007
SUBJECT:
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Elections at Senate Meeting - Monday, June 11, 2007
The following Senate committees have vacancies for election by Senate. Elections, if required,
will be conducted by ballot at the Senate meeting ofJune 11, 2007. Under Senate regulations,
any Senator who wishes to submit nominations may do so by notifying the Secretary of Senate in
writing (email
watt@sfu.ca
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of such nominations. Nominations must be received by the Secretary
no later than Frida
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, June 8, 2007. Nominations received after that time will not be accepted.
Senators making nominations must ensure in advance that the nominee is willing to stand for
election.
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Nominations presented to Senate for 2007/2008
Senate Committee on Disciplinary Appeals (S CODA)
Two faculty members
(replacing Cyril Thong, Cathy D'Andrea) for terms of office from June
1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
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Elected by acclamation
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Andrea Geiger
Abraham Punnen
Five students (3 Regular,
2
Alternate)
(replacing Sarah Caufield, Glyn Lewis, Amanda van
Baarsen, Karen Tse, GrantJanzen) for terms of office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008.
Ballot Required
Caroll Anne Boydell
Karel Casteels
Jason Chan
Murtaza Dhanani
Sasha Fox
Was eem Javed
Grant Jenzen
Jeff Miller
Senate Committee on University Priorities (S CUP)
Three faculty Senators (one from Education, one from Health Sciences, one from
Science)
(replacing David Zandvliet, Michel Joifres, Norbert Haunerland) for terms of office
from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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EDUC ?
Diane Dagenais
FHS ?
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SC
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Tony Williams
One faculty Senator (from Business Administration)
(replacing Irene Gordon) for term of
office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008.
Elected by acclamation
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June Francis
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Four student Senators (3 Regular, 1 Alternate)
(replacing Rachefle Rebman, Amanda van
Baarsen and 2 vacant positions) for terms of office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008.
Ballot required for Regular positions ?
Amanda van Baarsen
Derrick Harder
Alex Hemingway
Adam Lein
Alternate elected by acclamation ? Sarah Brebner (Alt)
Senate Committee on A'enda and Rules (SCAR)
One Senator
(replacing Paul Percival) for term of office ftomJune 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
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Elected by acclamation
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Colin Percival
Two Student Senators (1 Regular, 1 Alternate)
(replacing Derrick Harder and vacant
position). Regular position for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009; Alternate
position for term of office from date of election to May 31, 2008.
Elected by acclamation
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Amanda van Baarsen
Derrick Harder (Alt)
Senate Committee on Continuini Studies (SCCS)
Two Senators at-large
(replacing Barry Honda and Felix Breden) for term of office from June
1, 2007 to May 31, 2008.
Elected by acclamation ?
Martin Laba
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Two Senators at-large
(replacing D'Arcy Warner, June Francis) for terms of office from June 1,
2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation ?
D'Arcy Warner
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One Convocation Senator/ Community Member
(replacing James McArthur) for term of
office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation ?
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Don Smith
One Student Senator
(replacing Titus Gregory) for term of office fromJune 1, 2007 to May
31, 2008.
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Senate Committee on University Honours (SCUH)
Two Senators (one from Arts/Social Sciences, one from Business Administration)
(replacing Tracy Brennand and Irene Gordon) for terms of office from June 1, 2007 to May 31,
2010.
Elected by acclamation
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PASS ?
Tracy Brennand
FBA ?
David Hannah
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One Senator (from Applied Sciences)
(replacing Jim Deigrande) for term of office from June
. 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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FAS ?
Thomas Shenner
One Student Senator
(replacing Bhuvinder Vaid) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May
31, 2010.
Elected by acclamation
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Bhuvinder Vaid
One Senator at-large
(replacing Lynn Copeland) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May
31, 2010.
Elected by acclamation
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Lynn Copeland
Dual Position: Senate Library Committee (SLC) and Library Penalties Appeal Committee (LPAC)
Two Senators
(replacing Peter Williams and Peter Dickinson) for terms of office from June 1,
2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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Peter Dickinson
Peter Williams
One Undergraduate Student (Regular position)
(replacing Graham Fox) for term of office
from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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Murtaza Hanani
One Graduate Student (Regular position)
(replacing Ariel Hornstein) for term of office from
June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
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Ballot Required ?
Karel Casteels
Adam Lein
Senate Nominating Committee (SNC)
TERMS TO BE STAGGERED SO ONE-HALF OF THE TERMS OF THE
COMMITTEE END EACH YEAR
((CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIP S.06-124)
One Faculty Senator from each Faculty (three of whom shall serve for one year and
the other three shall serve for 2 years)
Elected by acclamation FAS
FASS
FBA
EDU
FHS
SC
Martin Laba
Peter Dickinson
Maureen Fizzell
Diane Dagenais
Kitty Corbett
Bob Russell
One Student Senator
(replacing Derrick Harder) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May
31, 2008.
Elected by acclamation
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Kevin Harding
One Graduate Student at-large
(replacing Mark Weiler) for term of office from June 1, 2007
. to May 31, 2008.
Elected by acclamation
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Michael Letourneau
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Senate Policy Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries (SPCSAB)
Two Faculty Members
(replacing Christine MacKenzie and Betty Schellenberg) for terms of
office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Ballot Required ?
Peter Dickinson
Ramo Gencay
Jenifer Thewalt
One Convocation Senator/ Community Member
(replacing Colin Percival) for term of
office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation ?
Colin Percival
DUAL POSITION: SPCSAB AND SUAAC:
One Undergraduate Student
(replacing Karen Tse) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to
May 31, 2008.
Ballot Required
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Jason Chan
Was eem Javed
DUAL POSITION: SPCSAB AND SGAAC:
One Graduate Student
(replacing Brett McCollum) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to
May 31, 2008.
Ballot Required Karel Casteels
Marcus Liang
Brett McCollum
Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SUAZ4C)
One Faculty Member
(replacing Hilmar Pabel) for term of office fromJune 1, 2007 to May 31,
2009.
Elected by acclamation ?
Hilmar Pabel
One Undergraduate Student
(replacing Waseem Javed) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to
May 31, 2008.
Elected by acclamation ?
Kamal Abduiwahab
Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SGAA C)
One Faculty Member
(replacing Rob Woodbury) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May
31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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Ron Wakkary
One Graduate Student
(replacing Melanie Streich) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May
31, 2008.
Elected by acclamation ?
Jasmine Crane
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Senate Appeals Board (SAB)
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Two Faculty Members (1 Regular, 1 Alternate)
(replacing Martin Hahn and Cathy
D'Andrea) for terms of office fromJune 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation but
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Cathy D'Andrea
ballot required to determine order
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Martin Hahn
Two Undergraduate Students (1 Regular, 1 Alternate)
(replacing Waseem Javed and Kora
Paciorek) for terms of office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Ballot Required
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Jason Chan
Murtaza Dhanani
Was eem Javed
Karen Tse
Committee to Review University Admissions (CRUA)
Two Faculty Members (1 Regular, 1 Alternate)
(replacing Cathy D'Andrea and Bruce
Kadonoff) for terms of office fromJune 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation but
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Karen Ferguson
ballot required to determine order
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Jan Marontate
Two Undergraduate Students (1 Regular, 1 Alternate)
(replacing Sarah Caufield and Cohn
McInnes) for terms of office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Election required for regular position
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Kamal Abdulwahab
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Jason Chan
Alternate elected by acclamation
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Hamza Malik - Alternate
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (SCUS)
Two Undergraduate Students
(replacing Derrick Harder and Amanda van Baarsen) for terms
of office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008.
Ballot Required ?
Jason Chan
Derrick Harder
Kevin Harding
Senate Committee on Enrolment Management and Planning (SCEMP)
One Undergraduate Student Senator
(vacant position). for term of office from June 1, 2007 to
May 31, 2008.
Elected by acclamation
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Kevin Harding
One Graduate Student at-large
(replacing Brett McCollum) for term of office from June 1,
2007 to May 31, 2008.
Elected by acclamation
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Brett McCollum
Senate Committee on International Activities (SCL4)
One Faculty Senator
(replacing Martin Ester) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May 31,
2009.
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Elected by acclamation
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June Francis
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One Faculty Senator
(replacing David Zandvliet) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May
31, 2008.
Ballot Required ?
Diane Dagenais
Natalee Popadiuk
One Undergraduate Student Senator
(replacing Waseem Javed) for term of office from June
1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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Hamza Malik
One Graduate Student at-large
(replacing Kumari Beck) for term of office from June 1, 2007
to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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David Newman
International Student Exchange Committee (ISEC)
One Faculty Member
(replacing Michael Favere-Marchesi) for term of office from June 1,
2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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Abraham Puimen
One Student (Grad or UG)
(replacing Glyn Lewis) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to
May 31, 2008.
Ballot Required ?
Glyn Lewis
Hamza Malik
Senate Committee on University Teaching and Learning (SCULL
Two Faculty Members (one from Applied Sciences, one from Business
Administration)
(replacing Ted Kirkpatrick and Anne MacDonald) for terms of office from June
1, 2007 to May 31, 2010.
Ballot Required for FAS ?
FAS ?
Janet McCracken
Janice Regan
FBA ?
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Two Students (1 Undergraduate, 1 Graduate)
(replacing Jason Chan-UG, and Mark Weiler-
Grad) for terms of office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008.
Ballot Required for UG position ?
U/G
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Kevin Harding
U/G ?
Karen Tse
Grad position elected by acclamation
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Joe Qranfal
Diverse Qualifications Adjudication Committee (DOA C)
One Faculty Member
(replacing Larry Weldon) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May
31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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Andrew Rawicz
Two Undergraduate Students
(replacing Amanda van Baarsen and Sarah Caufield) for terms of
office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008.
Elected by acclamation
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Sarah Brebner
Sasha Fox
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Calendar Committee (CC)
One Faculty Senator
(replacing James Deigrande) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May
31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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Tracy Brennand
One Student
(replacing Titus Gregory) for term of office ftomJune 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008.
Elected by acclamation
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Sasha Fox
Research Ethics Board (REB) ?
TERMS OF ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO BE
STAGGERED TO PROVIDE MORE CONTINUITY - S.06-87
One Member from the University Community
(replacing Sandra Wong) for term of office
from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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Bev Neufeld
One Student
(replacing Karen Tse) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008.
Ballot Required
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Jason Chan
Sarah Grimes
Alex Hemingway
Anthony Kupferschmidt
Jeff Miller
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Naava Smolash
Karen Tse
Two Members from the community outside of the University
(replacing Margit Nance
and Bill Melville). One position for one year, one position for two years.
Elected by acclamation ?
Margit Nance
Laurence J
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Turner
Senate Committee on Academic Inte'ritv in Student Learnin
g
and Evaluation (S CA ISLE
Two Faculty Members
(replacing Alton Harestad and Sean Zwagerman) for terms of office
from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009.
Elected by acclamation
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Evan Tiffany
Hilmar Pabel
Two Undergraduate Students (1 Regular - 2 year term; 1 Alternate 1 year term)
(replacing Derrick Harder and Melody Li)
Elected by acclamation but ?
Derrick Harder
ballot required to determine order
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Karen Tse
One Graduate Student
(replacing Camilla Sears) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May
31, 2009.
Ballot Required ?
Karel Casteels
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Camilla Sears
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Senate Graduate Studies Committee (SGSC)
Four Graduate Students
(2 Regular and 2 Alternates) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to
May 31, 2008.
Ballot Required ?
Sonja Boon
Bob Chow
Jasmine Crane
Michael Letourneau
Bhuvinder Vaid
Vice-Chair of Senate
Elected annually by and from the members of Senate, and shall Sit as a member of SCAR. In no
case shall a Vice-Chair serve more than two consecutive terms.
One Senator
(replacing Betty Schellenberg) for term of office from June 1, 2007 to May. 31,
2008.
Ballot Required ?
Steve Easton
Derrick Harder
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Notice of a change in process to be implemented by the Nominating
Committee:
There was a discussion about moving Alternates into Regular positions if the regular member
quits before the end of his/her term. It was agreed that when a Regular member quits, that the
Alternate will be asked whether or not he/she wishes to move into the Regular position. This
change in process will be reported in the Senate Nominating Committee report to the June
meeting of Senate, along with
all
the nominations. (Extract from draft minutes of SNC meeting
4 April, 2007.)
Senate Nominating Committee 2006/07
Barry Honda, Chair
Peter Dickinson, Vice-Chair
Martin Ester
Christine MacKenzie
Derrick Harder
Mark Weiler
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Candidate Statements received after May 28, 2007 for ?
elections at June 11, 2007 Senate Meeting
Harder, Derrick
I have served as a student rep to the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
continuously since November 2003. I have served previously on the Senate Committee on
University Priorities between November 2004 and May 2006. In addition to my seat on
Senate, I am also a student rep on the Board of Governors, which makes these two
committees, which I have extensive experience on, logical choices for me to serve on.
I have also put my name forward to serve as Vice Chair of Senate, in an effort to return
something to the institution of Senate in my final year at SFU as an undergraduate. I have
served as a Student Senator since October 2004 and can comfortably say my time on
Senate has been one of the most rewarding experience I have enjoyed as a student at SFU.
While I have at times been outspoken as a Senator, I have always respected the processes
and rules that govern our meetings and have engaged in debate respectfully and
reasonably. I have a strong understanding of the rules of Senate and Robert's Rules of
Order in general, and have extensive experience in chairing a variety of meetings of the
Simon Fraser Student Society, including many joint committees with the university. My
years on Senate and my two terms on the Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules have
given me a strong understanding of Senate processes and the role of the Vice Chair. I
would be honoured to serve Senate in this capacity and thank you for your support.
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Qranfal, Joe
I am putting my name forward for election to a position on SCUTL. I am preparing my
Ph.D. in mathematics at SFU. I have considerable experience in teaching mathematics at
the post-secondary level using both self-paced and traditional academic styles. I had full
responsibility for introducing and teaching a course in probability and statistics to an
engineering program. I had to adapt the content to the needs and fast pace of the students.
I acted also as a teaching assistant at various times including helping students in
workshops. I got involved recently, with a multi-disciplinary team, in developing a
framework for the design and deployment of online mathematics learning material to
support the education of Canadians. I attended and participated in several instructional
seminars and workshops. I just accomplished a one-year program in the certificate in
university teaching and learning at the learning and instructional centre (LIDC). I am now
the Applied Calculus Workshop coordinator.
Teaching, mainly at the post-secondary level, is my passion and my prime professional
goal. I started my career as a post-secondary teacher, continued my professional training
and growth, and gained relevant experience in the outside world. Now, it is time for me to
pass this knowledge on and share it with new students. This is what I am doing at SFU
and this is what I would like to do while serving on SCUTL. I know I can be an asset to
your Senate with my technical and interpersonal skills including open-mindedness,
flexibility, and ability to learn and develop through accepting criticism.
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Candidate Statements received on or before May 28, 2007
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for elections at June 11, 2007 Senate Meeting
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Boon, Sonja
(Ph.D. candidate, Women's Studies)
I am interested in serving on the Senate Graduate Studies Committee. As a member of the first
doctoral cohort in the department of Womens Studies, I am very interested in the kinds of
processes that go into the crafting and development of new graduate programs and the
relationship between these processes and their practical implementation within individual
departments.
My doctoral research, which is supported by a SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship, focuses on
the embodied autobiographical performances of eighteenth-century Parisian salon women. My
academic background includes an MA (Liberal Studies) from SFU, as well as a M. Mus.
(Indiana) and postgraduate certificates from the Royal Northern College of Music (Manchester,
UK) and the Royal Conservatory (The Hague, The Netherlands). In addition to this, I have taught
at both the graduate and undergraduate levels at universities in the UK and in Canada, and in the
past year have taught as a sessional instructor at SFU and UBC.
Boydell, Carroll Anne
My name is Carroll Boydell and I have been enrolled as a graduate student in Forensic
Psychology at Simon Fraser for the past two years. I have served on a number of boards and
committees since entering university, including the positions of Conference Coordinator and
President of the Psychology Students' Association at UBC, and more recently as the Psychology
Graduate Caucus representative on SFSS Forum. I have a special interest in serving as a student
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member on the Senate Committee on Disciplinary Appeals for a number of reasons. First, I am
currently working on research exploring deception and deception detection. Second, being
employed as a TA for the majority of my career at SFU has deepened my appreciation for
academic integrity and the standards that SFU strives to uphold. Third, when I complete my
PhD, I will be attending law school and some legal research interests I hope to pursue centre on
different forms of dispute resolution and the therapeutic consequences, in addition to punitive
consequences, that decision-making bodies can have on those who come before them. I think that
I would provide a fair and balanced perspective as a member of the Senate Committee on
Disciplinary Appeals and that my hardworking nature and interest in the committee makes me an
excellent candidate for the position. Thank you for taking the time to consider my application.
Casteels, Karel
This is a letter of interest for the graduate student position SCAISLE, SCODA,
SPCSAB/SGAAC, and SLC/LPAC. I
am
currently a PhD student in the Department of
Mathematics. Previously, I obtained a B. Math and a M.Sc from Carleton University and a
M.Math from the University of Waterloo. Although I have never served as a member of a
university senate committee I was at one time a "graduate student at large" member of the board
of directors of the Carleton student newspaper. My interest in SCAISLE stems from my
experience being a math TA and the large amount of academic dishonesty among students which
I have been witness to. I have always felt frustrated by the lack of options in these situations and
I hope to contribute to the process of finding practical solutions of this seemingly growing
problem. My interest in SCODA stems from my experience being a math TA and the large
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amount of academic dishonesty among students which I have been witness to. These experiences
have stimulated my interest in the academic disciplinary process. SPCSAB/SGAAC - Naturally,
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student funding is an integral part of attracting and retaining the country's best students. Since it
is also in my best interest to know and work with these students I would like to be part of the
decision process for the awarding of scholarships and other awards. SLC/LPAC - My interest in
the library naturally stems from my extensive use of library resources as a student. I wish to add
my voice in the advising of library policies, particularly with regards to the mathematics
collection.
Chan, Jason
Dear Senators,
I am a 2nd year political science undergraduate here at SFU and would like to be more involved
in terms of service to the university and the community as well as learn more about policy,
committee work and group decision-making. As my area of concentration is policy and
international relations, I believe that I will bring a fresh, dynamic and informed perspective to
the committee.
My policy and committee experience includes being an at-large student representative on Simon
Fraser Student Society's (SFSS) Advocacy Committee, working on harassment policy and
drafting an ombudsperson policy on Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group's (SFPIRG)
Diversity and Access Committee.I also currently sit on SCUTL, the Senate Committee on
University Teaching and Learning, the Senate Library Committee and the Library Appeals and
Penalties Committee. Thank you very much.
Chow, Bob
Ed. Psych. Ph.D. Candidate, MBA, MA, CGA
Statement of Interest in Senate Graduate Studies Committee
I have over 20 years of working experience in private and public sectors in British
Columbia and Quebec. I have been actively involved in education since 1993, both as
administrator and as undergraduate and graduate levels course instructor. I also have extensive
international work and education experience covering Singapore, UK, China, Malaysia, and
Nigeria.
My background represents three emerging trends in SFU: (1) increasing diversity in our
classrooms, (2) increasing need for adult education arising from aging boomers and other
societal changes, and (3) increasing need to find a niche for SFU domestically and
internationally. I like to contribute my experience to SFU; particularly, I am passionate on three
specific areas:-
(1) Curriculum Develo
p ment / Academic Standards: As researcher in pedagogy, I could
share my research findings in Senate meetings.
(2)
Inclusive / Multicultural Perspective: As a minority student, I would make sure that
minority students' perspectives are represented in the Senate.
(3)
International Collaboration: As a former British Columbia external trade official, I could
contribute to our international initiatives.
Crane, Jasmine
RE:
SGAAC & SGSC (alternate) Statement of Interest
After completing my B.A. Degree at SFU, I entered SFU's MPP Program. Currently I am
completing my co-op term as a Policy Analyst with HRSDC in Ottawa before commencing my
2nd
year in Graduate Studies. By presenting you with this letter of interest, I hope to convey that I
have a keen interest in contributing to the academic environment that has given so much to me.
To tell you a little bit about myself, I have excelled in a number of employment opportunities
over the years. In particular, I have worked for Rogers Wireless/Video (Management), BCLC
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(Policy Consultation), Starwood Hotels (HR), and SFU (various). And, my most recent position
as a Policy Analyst with HRSDC has reinforced my education in MPP by complimenting my
skill set in areas of analysis, problem-solving, and making recommendations.
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1 have also independently negotiated with the University and its various institutional
branches for a number of student causes over my 4 years at SFU. For example, over the past two
semesters, the students based at H.C. were paying Rec. fees despite the closure of BCIT rec.
facility that had been designated for our use. After 4 months of negotiations with Recreations,
last week I was able to reach a settlement that resulted in the refund of over 60 dollars for more
than 100 SFU students. This is just one example of where I have considered myself a member of
the SFU community and have seen it as a responsibility and a duty to become active and
involved in matters that affect me and my peers.
I would consider the approval of my bid for these two positions as an important
responsibility that would enable me to continue to be engaged in matters concerning student
affairs and University procedures. Thank-you for considering my application.
Dhanani, Murtaza
VOTE FOR COMMITMENT & A FRESH START
I am Murtaza Dhanani, a 4
th
year Business Major with concentration in Accounting and Finance.
Over my years at SFU, I have been fortunate enough to see what life as a SFU student is. I have
also been involved with several student clubs, and understand the needs of students as I have
seen from my personal experience and interaction with individuals across the campus. Presently,
I am an active member of the Finance Club, and web master of the South Asian Students
Society.
My goal in applying for SCODA and SAB is to repay the SFU community which has taught me
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so much, and contributed to my growth. I feel that serving the university is the only true way of
showing appreciation for what SFU has given me. I was previously running for a senate position,
however, I lost by a meager 3 votes. I believe I have a lot to offer the University for these two
Positions. My biggest strength is the understanding I have of my fellow students. Being an
international student myself, I have a thorough understanding of this diverse group of students.
Additionally, my involvement in student clubs has given me the opportunity to work with
students from all walks of live, enabling me to learn in depth about the various issues affecting
student life at SFU and the situations which might be brought up by fellow students to these two
respective boards.
If elected I hope to serve the University and its students to the best of my abilities, and carry out
all required activities in a timely manner. I have the dedication and commitment to fulfill all the
obligations needed to serve the board, and would love the opportunity to give back to the
university.
Dickinson, Peter
Statement for Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards nd Bursaries
I have been an SFU faculty member (in the English Department) since 2002, and a member of
Senate since
2005.
I am currently a member of the Senate Nominating Committee, the Senate
Library Committee, and Chair of the Library Appeals Committee. I am interested in serving on
the Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries Committee in part because of my experience with these
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theas Undergraduate Chair of English. I am also interested in maintaining a presence from
the Humanities on this committee.
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Geiger, Andrea, J.D.,
Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of History
My interest in serving on SCODA stems both from my experience as a history professor and my
prior experience as a lawyer and judicial law clerk for judges at both the trial and appellate court
levels. I joined the history department at Simon Fraser University in 2005 after teaching history
at Capilano College for three years. Like other faculty members at both institutions, I have given
long and careful thought to the question of how best to deal with the issue of academic
dishonesty. My legal training provides me with effective tools to fairly evaluate the facts of each
specific case and to uniformly apply University policy. During my six years at the Court of
Appeals in Seattle I handled close to 300 cases, rang-ing from complex civil litigation to murder
and conspiracy cases. As a judicial law clerk, it was my job to review both the record and
submissions made by counsel for each side, make a recommendation to the judges deciding the
case regarding the outcome, and draft the opinion reflecting their final decision. I would be
pleased to apply this skill set in this context on behalf of the University. I regard academic
dishonesty as a complex issue that requires fair consideration of both sides' arguments regarding
the relevant facts and the evenhanded but firm application of applicable University policy in the
context of each individual case.
Grimes, Sara
Statement of Interest: Senate Committee Vacancy: Research Ethics Board
My name is Sara Grimes, and I am a doctoral student with the School of Communication. I have
a Master's in Communication from SFU, as well as a Bachelor's (Honours) degree in
Communication from the University of Ottawa.
My interest in filling the position of Student Member of the REB derives from a strong
commitment to expanding institutional ethics policies to meet the new demands of the
information society, alongside the continued protection of subjects' rights—particularly those of
vulnerable groups such as children. The research community is one of the primary driving forces
of the university, both in terms of the body of knowledge that it produces, as well as the hands-
on learning opportunities that it provides to students. As such, the REB requires a student
member who is not only familiar with the research proposal review process, but who also has
firsthand experience with research design and execution. This type of experience is exactly what
I, as a graduate student and teacher's assistant for a third-year research methods course (CMNS
363), have to
offer.
I have five years of experience researching children online—as both a
research assistant on two SSHRC WE grants, as well as a recipient of two SSHRC Canada
Graduate Scholarships (Master's and PhD). I believe that my involvement in these projects has
given me a unique perspective of key issues in research involving human subjects, as well as
insight into the special challenges presented by the introduction of new technologies into the
research process.
Harding, Kevin
Fellow Senators,
My name is Kevin Harding and I am a Student Senator. I stand nominated for SNC, SCUTL,
SCUS, and SCEMP. I believe that I can be an effective member of these
committees and I would ask for your support.
I believe that SCUTL, SCUS, and SCEMP will be among the most important Senate committees
to deal with the challenges the University will be facing in the coming year. With declining
enrollments, the University must reevaluate the academic options it provides and ensure that it
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meets the expectations of students. We must ensure that academic programs are healthy and that
students are able to achieve their goals.
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SCUTL, SCUS, and SCENT are committees that can provide a framework of academic
programs, support, and enrollment management to attract students - and importantly,
retain
students - and I hope that I will have a chance to use my experience to work on these
committees.
Thank you.
Hemingway, Alex
My name is Alex Hemingway, I'd like to put my name forward for student positions on
the Senate Committee on University Priorities and the Research Ethics Board. I'm an Honours
student in Psychology, entering my sixth and final year as a Simon Fraser undergraduate.
Though I'm wary about the value of this measurement, if its of any relevance here, my GPA is
4.0+. During my five years at SFU (and while studying abroad in Prague), I've acquired a
breadth of experience in different academic areas beyond Psychology, including Computer
Science, Mathematics, Communications, History, Architecture, Political Science and English. I
am also a Director on the Board of the Simon Fraser Student Society.
As a Psychology Honours student, I've been consistently exposed since my first year to
the issues surrounding ethics in behavioural science research, as well as, of course, reading loads
of the research itself. Furthermore, my focus area and Honours research pertains to the
psychology of morality and a sense of justice, so I've been doubly considering questions relevant
to ethics of late. I think I'd be a suitable candidate to serve on the Research Ethics Board, and I'd
be very keen to have the opportunity.
In terms of the Senate Committee on University Priorities, I think I can contribute an
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enthusiastic and dedicated student voice. Fm a quick study, and I'm happy to take on the heavy
reading and meeting load associated with this committee. I'm also interested, aware, and
informed about the rapidly evolving provincial policies and priorities for postsecondary
education (referring, for example, to the recently released Campus 2020 report), which, from
what I understand, may be quickly becoming relevant to the committee and other organs of
Senate. Thanks for your consideration!
Kupferschinidt, Anthony Laurence
I
am
a Gerontology M.A. student and I would like to express my interest in serving as the
Student Member of the SFU Research Ethics Board (REB). I
am a Junior Graduate Trainee
jointly funded by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research and the BC Medical
Services Foundation.
I received my B.A. (Hons.) degree in Psychology from Queen's University, and a B.A. in
Gerontology at McMaster University. For the duration of my studies in Hamilton, I was selected
to serve as the Undergraduate Member of the Gerontology/Geography Student Research Ethics
Committee. In this capacity, I reviewed ethics protocols for research involving human
participants. As a component of this position, I participated in a professional development
session on the ethics of research in humans.
Through my work on numerous research initiatives over the last six years, I have
considerable familiarity with and experience preparing and evaluating REB applications. I am
also co-presenting a paper on the potential impact of REBs on student research at this year's
European Congress of the international Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Finally, I
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just completed a term as the Graduate Student Member of the SFU Senate Graduate Studies
Committee (SGSC) and its Assessment Committee for New Graduate Programs (ACNGP).
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I hope to bring my prior experience to the capacity of Student Member on the SFU REB.
Thank you very much in advance for your consideration.
Liang, Marcus
My name is Marcus Liang. I am an international student from China and currently pursuing
a Master's Degree in the Faculty of Education. I am very interested in serving on
SPCSAB/SGAAC committees. Ever since I came to SFU last August, I have been quite involved
on campus. I started volunteering in my second month of being in Canada - volunteering with the
SFSS on the Concert Series, and have been involved in the International Students' Group and the
Education graduate caucus since then. Now I serve on the Board of SFSS as Education
Representative, Board of Director. My involvement on campus makes me become connected to
staff and students in the community and thus I would bring in diverse perspectives to the
Committees.
As a graduate as well as international student, I would like to learn more about the policies
and issues around scholarships, awards and bursaries. I would like to contribute my ideas,
address the concerns of graduate students and international students, and assist with decision
making on the committees. In addition, as far as I know, quite a few of international students are
not familiar with bursaries. I am motivated to help international students and better their life at
SFU.
I am confident that I would be an asset to the committees with my backgrounds and
enthusiasm.
Lehi, Adam
This letter is to indicate my interest in the following committee positions:
1.
Senate Committee on University Priorities (student senator position), and
2.
Senate Library Committee
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Library Penalties and Appeals Committee (graduate student
position).
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I am currently Treasurer of the Simon Fraser Student Society (second term) and a graduate
student pursuing a Master's degree in the Computing Science department. In 2005, I received a
Bachelor's degree in mathematics and computing science at SFU.
In my responsibilities as Treasurer, I have had experience that would be valuable for each of
these committees, from administering the Student Society payroll system, to overseeing grant
approvals, to preparing the Society's budget and helping to direct the spending priorities of the
current Board of Directors.
As a member of the above committees, I would promote actions and policies that boost the
academic value of an SFU education as perceived by external observers, and protect the interests
of graduate students. Thanks for your consideration,
Letourneau, Michael
SGSC
I am an elected student Senator, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Computing Science, and I
hold an M.Sc. degree from SFU (Computing Science, 2004). Throughout my grad career I have
done much to serve the School, its grad population, and the SFU student body in general. I am
interested in serving on SGSC in order to bring my experience in dealing with issues related
directly to graduate students to the table in the hope that it can improve the quality of their
experience at SFU, and thus improve the quality of their work.
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SNC,
I am a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Computing Science and an elected student Senator. I did
my M.Sc. degree at SFU as well, and throughout my grad career I have done much to serve our
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grad population. Between my past experience and my current involvement with the newly-
formed Graduate Student Society, I am in contact with a large number of graduate students.
These contacts, plus my personal interest in seeing that students get involved with the
governance of the University, makes me an ideal person to sit on SNC.
McCracken, Janet
B.Sc (U of Wash), PhD (Open University) Assistant Professor, TechOne Program, FAS
My interest in serving on the Senate Committee on University Teaching and Learning (SCUTL)
comes from a long-standing concern about how to improve student learning. Since the
publication of the Boyer Commission report (1990) on reinventing undergraduate education
within the research university, many institutions have developed programs of research that
address how this might be accomplished.
I have extensive research expertise in pedagogical research in the area of student learning - the
precursor to the scholarship of teaching and learning movement suggested by Boyer. My work
focuses on the interaction between teaching and learning within a particular discipline, which has
lead to the development of innovative learning design models. This work is well aligned with
internationally recognized scholars in Sweden, the UK and I have been successful in attaining a
SSHRC standard grant for 3 years titled Learner Centred Design in Higher Education,
which
seeks to investigate how to use the data derived from learner-centred analysis studies to inform
the design of blends of online and face-to-face experiences (i.e. Blended Learning) to support
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students learning conceptually complex material. It is expected that the findings and experiences
gained will apply to the development of new interdisciplinary courses and programs across the
undergraduate years and into the graduate years.
Current work includes a focus on integration of mobile learning technologies in higher education
contexts, in which my colleagues and I have recently carried out a qualitative study and survey
with TechOne students that describe the common uses and contexts for mobile devices and
services. These results are being presented as design opportunities to interdisciplinary TechOne
course teams who will determine how best the technologies might be integrated. Future work
will include tracking the integration process and the learning outcomes for students.
Miller, Jeff
As a third year undergraduate student studying Communication and Political Science, I have
found myself increasingly motivated to apply my accumulated knowledge and skills towards the
betterment of the university. Through my time thus far at Simon Fraser University, I have been
exposed to the essence of the university establishment and intimately involved in its mandate to
generate new knowledge. I hope to be able to nurture this unique environment by taking a more
active role in the governance of the community. As a means towards this end, I am applying for
the Undergraduate position on two Senate committees: The
Senate Committee on Disciplinary
Appeals
and the
Research Ethics Board. To
the former I will bring an open and objective
mindset that has been informed by notions of justice and fairness through courses taken in
Administrative Justice; to the latter I will contribute an understanding, acquired through several
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theoretical and applied courses on research methodology, of the need to balance the expediencies
of academic research with considerations for ethical protocol. In both positions I will be able to
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draw from an extensive prior knowledge of the Senate governance structure gained from a report
to the Senate and Board of Governors that I co-authored in Spring 2007 detailing methods for
improving student participation in these bodies. I greatly look forward to serving the university
in a meaningful capacity as a member of these Senate committees.
Nance, Margit
Statement of Interest - Research Ethics Board
President, Margit Nance Communications Inc.Margit Nance is a producer of documentary for
television and a multiple media communications specialist on public issues for public and private
sector clients, with over 30 years' experience.
Ms. Nance was a News and Public Affairs Producer for BCTV/CTV in Vancouver prior to
founding a production company in 1978. She has produced numerous award-winning
documentaries and the 1995 CBC television drama, Trial at Fortitude Ba
y
, chronicling the clash
of the Inuit and white justice systems in Canada's eastern Arctic. She was sole producer of the
multi-media exhibits for the German theme pavilion Humankind for EXPO 2000 in Germany.
More recently, and with the participation from CIDA's Development Information Program, she
produced /directed a one-hour documentary The Interpreters, on international interpreting in
business and politics, filmed in
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Mongolia and China, and in international distribution.
Margit Nance has also served as Director of the David and Cecilia Ting Forum on Public Policy
at Simon Fraser University Vancouver Campus; founded the Northern Justice Society, an
international continuing justice education program for northerners and aboriginal communities in
Alaska, Canada and Greenland; and, during her 23-year association with SFU, she developed
high-profile regional, national and international public policy conferences on current issues,
earning eight Programs of Excellence Awards from the Canadian Association for University
Continuing Education, of which she is a past President. She has served on numerous university
continuing education and film industry boards, nationally and provincially. She was awarded the
1997 Woman of Distinction Award for Communications and Public Affairs by the Vancouver
YWCA.
She has just completed serving a full term as Board Member of the BC Board of Parole and is in
active development on two projects for television. On another note, Margit Nance is an avid
paraglider pilot and is currently President of the BC Hang gliding and Paragliding Association.
Neufeld, Beverly
I am writing to express my interest in serving on the Simon Fraser University Research Ethics
Board.
I have worked at SFU for two years as Research Grants Facilitator in the Faculty of Arts and
Social Sciences. I previously worked as a Grants Facilitator at the Genome Sciences Centre, B.C.
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My education is in political studies and international relations:
B.A., University of Manitoba (1990);
M.Sc., London School of Economics and Political Science (1992);
Ph.D., London School of Economics and Political Science (2006).
My interest in the Research Ethics Board stems from both professional and personal
considerations. I believe the experience will be invaluable in my work as Research Grants
Facilitator, mainly in terms of improving my knowledge of, and experience with ethical concerns
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involving human subjects.
In addition, I would also value the opportunity to contribute to maintaining the high standards of
excellence in research at SFU in ways that extend beyond my day-to-day work in the Faculty of
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Arts and Social Sciences.
In summary, serving on the Research Ethics Board will provide an excellent opportunity for my
professional development, allowing me to make a contribution to research across the university.
Newman, David
My statement of interest/details as a candidate for the Graduate Student-at-Large position on the
Senate Committee on International Activities is as follows:
David Newman is currently part way through a PhD in Communications. Originally from
Aotearoa New Zealand, where he earned degrees in Economic History and Recreation
Administration (Arts Management), David has spent 20 years living, working and studying
outside his country of origin. He obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Theatre at Ohio
University in the US before heading to Asia where he lived in Hong Kong and Vietnam for many
years. During this time he taught at the Hong Kong Baptist College (before it became a
university) and the Troy State University (Alamba) joint venture programme with Vietnam
National University (Hanoi) and Hanoi University of
Technology. During his time in Asia, David also worked as a production manager, investment
banker, head hunter and consulting producer. At Simon Fraser University, David has been an
Alternate member on the Senate Committee for Graduate Studies and is actively involved in
promoting student family issues as a member of the Louis Riel Tenants Association Executive.
Having taught or attended university in five different countries as well as a diverse experience at
the managerial level in the private sector, David brings a depth of experience which will be
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valuable to the SCIA and seeks to contribute to the growth of Simon Fraser as a highly regarded,
internationally recognised institution.
Smolash, Wendy Naava
I am a PhD student in English at SFU, and teach part-time in the Media Studies department at
Malaspina University-College. I sat previously on the departmental Research Ethics committee
in Media Studies and learned at that time of the Interagency Advisory Panel on Research Ethics,
and of the Tr-Council Policy Statement on Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans. I
also have two years' experience as an instructor guiding students in ethical research from a
Media Studies perspective.
Although media ethics is the primary research paradigm that informs my interest, as a student
representative I would be able to learn more about the relationship between medical research
ethics and research ethics in the humanities. I am therefore interested in serving on the Research
Ethics Board at Simon Fraser University to learn more about the history, implementation, and
practical implications of the Policy, as well as to serve the SFU community.
Tse, Karen
As a fellow senator, I am putting my name forward for positions in SAB, SCUlL, SCAISLE,
and REB. Having been members of REB, SCODA, SUAAC and SPCSAB, I have decided to
diversify and apply my skills and knowledge to the three different committees. I trust that my
two years of experience with Senate Committees will be an asset to any future projects.
SAB: My
experience with the Senate Committee on Disciplinary Appeals demonstrates my
knowledge of the appeals process. I recognize the significance appeals play in the lives of
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students and I am dedicated to upholding a standard of fairness and a transparent proces o;
students.
SCUTL & SCAISLE:
Having been a member of the Senate Policy Committee on Awards and
Bursaries, I recognize how important it is that students have a say in the decision making process
that affects the lives of every student in SFU. My other work with the SFSS Departmental
Student Union Organiser Office has allowed me to be in constant dialogue with students from
every departmental student union and graduate caucus. Through this network, I am constantly
working with students to better the university teaching and learning atmosphere. If elected to
these two committees, I will dialogue with students and faculty from all three campuses to give
students voice.
REB: I
am seeking reelection to the student representative position on the Research Ethics
Board. As an undergraduate student, I believe that the REB is at its best when it encompasses
different voices. Many cases which appear before the REB concern the question of children or
teenagers as research subjects. As a student who not long ago was a participant in this type of
research, I offer a unique, and often different, viewpoint from that of researchers and faculty
members. I am acutely aware of issues concerning research participants, and I believe it is
through dialogue and debate between varying opinions that we can make more holistic decisions
about ethics. As such, I would appreciate the opportunity to continue my work with the REB.
Vaid, Bhuvinder
My name is Bhuvinder Singh Vaid and I have been the Education Faculty Student Senator since
September 2006. I
am
currently a MA candidate in the Faculty of Education. For some time
now, I have been active in the SFSS Graduate Issues Committee, as well as the referendum
calling for the formation of the new Graduate Student Society. I served on the same two senate
committees in the past academic year that I have again been nominated for: the Senate Graduate
Studies Committee (SGSC); and the Senate Committee on University Honours (SCUH). I have
been an active member of these sub-committees and a vocal participant in the discussions which
are had - ensuring the unique interests of graduate students are considered in the decision
making process.
Additional committee work I have done on behalf of grad students in 2006-2007:
Faculty of Education
• Co-Chair, Education Graduate Student Association
Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS)
• Chair, Graduate Issues Committee - Autonomy Subcommittee (GIC-AS)
• SFSS Constitution, Policy and Review Committee (CPR)
• SFSS Forum
• Faculty Rep., SFSS Board of Directors
• Canadian Federation of Students - BC Component Executive Committee
Simon Fraser University
• University Committee for Excellence in Teaching Awards
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