SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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S.07-119
Senate Committee on University Priorities
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Memorandum
TO: Senate
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FROM: ?
John Waterhc
Chair, SCUP
Vice Presider Academic
RE:
Liber Ero Chair in Coastal Studies
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DATE: ?
September /2007
Terms of Reference (SCUP 07-57)
At its September 26, 2007 meeting SCUP reviewed and approved the terms of
reference for the Liber Ero Chair in Coastal Studies.
Motion
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors the terms of reference
for the Liber Ero Chair in Coastal Studies.
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M. Plischke
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TO: J.H. Waterhouse, VP Academic
RE: Liber Ero Chair in Coastal
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FROM:
Dr. Michael Plischke, Dean
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Faculty of Science
DATE: July
26, 2007
I am forwarding to you for consideration the proposed terms of reference for the Liber
Ero Chair in Coastal Studies. If you consider these terms to be suitable, I would request
that you forward them to SCUP.
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Michael Plischke
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J1injWaterhouse
Vic-President, Academic
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
Liber
Ero
Chair in Coastal
Studies
The
Liber Ero
Chair in Coastal Studies was established at Simon Fraser University
through a gift of $1,500,000 from Richard and Valerie Bradshaw and a matching
amount' from Simon Fraser University. This Fund will be held in perpetuity by
Simon Fraser University. The Chair will be a senior scientist who will lead a
world-class research program in marine and coastal conservation. While it is
anticipated that the focus of the Chair will evolve over time, current areas of
interest could include climate change, ecology, endangered species, fisheries,
sustainability of ecosystems and implications for policy. The Chair will further
enhance an already significant research and outreach program and support the
activities of such SFU centers as the Centre for Coastal Studies and the Tom
Buell BC Leadership Chair in Salmon Conservation.
The ApDointment
1.
Simon Fraser University will conduct an international search for the most
outstanding candidate. The successful candidate will be appointed to a
tenured or tenure track position at the rank of Associate Professor or
Professor according to the procedures of policy A10.06 (Appointment of
Specially Funded University Chairs, University Professors and Research
Fellows.)
2.
The initial appointment will be for
a term of five
years and will be
renewable after review, as mandated by policy A10.06.
3.
The home department of the appointee will be determined when the
successful candidate is identified.
4.
The committee charged with carrying out the search will be appointed by
the Vice-President, Academic who will consult with the appropriate Deans.
5.
The Chair will be expected to contribute to the undergraduate and
graduate teaching program of the University. The formal teaching load will
be half of the normal teaching load of faculty in the relevant department.
6.
Simon Fraser University will appoint an external Advisory Board. This
Board will meet at least once per year to discuss the progress of the
Chair's research program-and to advise the Chair. The Board will provide a
written report to the Dean of the appropriate Faculty and will be consulted
when the Chair is due for renewal. Richard F. Bradshaw and Valerie E.
Bradshaw or failing them, their daughter Brenda, may recommend a
member of the Advisory Board.
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Fund Administration
1.
The administrator of the Furid will be the Vice-President, Academic or his
or her designate.
2.
The capital of the Endowment will be held in perpetuity with a portion of
annual earned income reinvested in the Endowment to protect its value
over time.
3.
A portion of the annual earned income (see Endowment Management
Policy GP 20) may be used each year to supplement the Chair's salary and
benefits. Any unused portion of this earned income will be made available
to the Chair for research.
4.
The base salary and benefits of the Chair, at either the Associate
Professor or Professor level, shall be the responsibility of the relevant
Faculty.
5.
In the event that circumstances make the specified use of the Endowment
no longer practicable or desirable, the Board of Governors of Simon Fraser
University is hereby authorized to make any changes it may deem
necessary in the terms or use of the Endowment Fund of the
Liber Ero
Chair in Coastal Studies. However, such changes will be in keeping, as far
as possible, with the original spirit and intent of the Endowment Fund.
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