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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY SECRETARIAT

MEMORANDUM

To:

Senate

From:

Alison Watt

Subject:

SCIA Annual Report

Date:

4 May, 2005

The attached copy of the Senate Committee on International Activities (SCIA) Annual Report,

including a report from the International Student Exchange Committee (]SEC) is forwarded to

Senate for information.

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES (SCIA)

ANNUAL REPORT TO SENATE

Januar y

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December 2004

1. ?

Introduction

The Senate Committee on International Activities (SCIA) is a Standing Committee (Reporting Category

"B") established under the terms of the University Policy on International Activities (GP 23). The terms of

reference and composition of the Committee are attached as

Annex A,

and can be found on the following

web page: hftp://www.reg.sfu.ca/Senate/SenateComms/SCIA.html

In 2004, SCIA met ten times. This Annual Report highlights the issues dealt with by the Committee over

the course of the year. For Senators wishing more detailed information concerning SCIA's deliberations,

the approved minutes of the meetings can be found on the following web page:

hftp://www.

reg.sfu.ca/Senate/SenateComms/SCIA/index.html

Senators may also wish to contact the Committee's Secretary, Stephanie Sauvé, by telephone: 604 291

4441 or by email: ssauvesfu.ca

for further information.

1.1 ?

SCIA Members

SCIA Members January 2004 - May 2004

Members

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Conditions ?

1

Name

President (or designate)

Chair, Ex-officio

Jon Driver ?

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Vice-President, Academic (or designate)

Chair, International Student Exchange

Ex-officio

Paul McFetridge

Committee (ISEC)

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- ?

-

-

-

Senator-Faculty Mbr

Andy Hira

Senator-Faculty Mbr

Elected by and from Senate

(no representative)

Senator-Faculty Mbr

Jim Budd

[Senator (At-large)

?

-

Elected by and from Senate

ValerieDunsterville

Student Senator (Undergraduate)

Elected by and from Senate

Joanna Lemay

Graduate Student (At-large)

Elected by Senate

Clement Apaak

Executive Director, SFU International (or

Ex-officio

Nello Angerilli

designate)

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Staff Member, SFU International

Secretary, Ex-officio (non-

Stephanie Sauvé

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SCIA Members June 2004

-

December 2004

Members

Conditions

Name

[President (or designate)

Chair, Ex-officio

Jon Driver

Vice-President, Academic (or designate)

'Chair, International Student Exchange

Ex-officio

Paul McFetridge

Committee (ISEC)

[enator-Faculty Mbr

Dan Weeks

[Senator-Faculty Mbr

?

-

Elected by and from Senate

David Zandvliet

[Senator-Faculty Mbr

'Jim Budd

Senator (At-large)

Elected by and from Senate

Valerie Dunsterville

tudent Senator (Undergraduate)

Elected by

I and from Senate

Hunsdale

(Graduate Student (At-large)

Elected by Senate

I Clement Apaak

Executive Director,

designate) ?

SFU International (or

Ex-officio

Nello Angerilli

Staff Member SFU International

Secretary, Ex-officio (non-

Stephanie Sauve

1.2 ?

Dates of SCIA Meetings in 2004

January 13, 2004

(February 10,

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2004

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March 9, 2004

(April 13, 2004

[June 8, 2004

July 20, 2004

August - meeting cancelled

[September 14, 2004-

(October 12, 2004

rNovember9, 2004 ? - ?

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December - meeting cancelled

Current SCIA membership and dates of meetings can be found on the following web page:

hftp://www.reg.sfu.ca/Senate/SenateComms/SCIA.html

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2.

Approvals

2.1

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for a Study Abroad Program between Simon

Fraser University and Beihang University College of Software, for signature by Michael

Stevenson.

2.2

Approval of SFU International's submission of a proposal for the "Decentralized Senior Secondary

Education Project," and submission of a Letter of Intent for the "Madrasah Education

Development Project" (both ADB-funded initiatives in Indonesia).

2.3 ?

Approval of SFU's involvement in a proposal for a CIDA-funded project: "Education Reform for the

Knowledge Economy in Jordan."

2.4

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Approval of the Spain Sociology and Anthropology Field School for summer 2004.

2.5

Approval to recommend the President's approval of two Letters of Intent for the CIDA-funded

UPCD/Tier2 program: (1) "Sustaining Indigenous Communities - Philippines" from Continuing

Studies, and (2) "Building Interdisciplinary Capacity for Women's Health and Well Being in the

borders between Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan (AlP region)" from the Institute of Health

Research and Education (IHRE).

2.6 ?

Approval of the MOU for the development of a preparatory program at Tsinghua University in

Beijing, with recommended amendments.

2.7 ?

Approval of the Education field school in Moscow, Russia, "Vygotsky Psychology and Pedagogy,"

led by Dr. Natalia Gajdamaschko, August 1 - 20, based on documentation provided.

2.8

Approval of the Education field school in Berlin, Germany, "The Berlin Transformations - Social,

Cultural, and Educational Change," led by Dr. Eugenie Samier, August 2 - 22, based on

documentation provided.

2.9 ?

Approval of Continuing Studies' study tour for senior officials from Beijing, China -- exploring

health policy, legislation, and services particularly related to women and children.

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2.10

Approval of the MOU for the Community Economic Development Ukraine (CEDU) project, by the

Centre for Sustainable Community Development, with no subsidiary agreements requiring SCIA

approval.

2.11 Approval, in principle, of the concept of the Tsinghua-SFU Bridge Program as outline in "Proposal

of Delivery of Consulting Services to Tsinghua University" which was presented at the SCIA

meeting.

2.12 ?

Approval of the Indigenous Studies Field School in principle, requiring submission of the final

proposal for approval by SCIA.

2.13 ?

Approval of the India Field School in International and Global Education.

2.14 ?

Approval of the Scotland Field School in Humanities.

2.15 ?

Approval of the Management Training Program for Putian University, China.

2.16

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Approval of the teaching program in Brunei: "Technology across the Curriculum - Facilitating

Teaching Innovation in Brunei."

3.

Received for Information

3.1

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Presentations by SFU International and collaborators about the ongoing development of the dual-

degree program in China.

3.2 ?

Notification from Continuing Studies that their project proposal, "Reducing HIV Stigma by

Education - Ghana," submitted to AUCC/CIDA, has been approved for funding.

3.3 ?

Notification from Continuing Studies that they will submit an Expression of Interest to the Asian

Development Bank for a project in Sri Lanka.

3.5 ?

Update from SFU International that the Tier Two submission from Continuing Studies to the

CIDA's UPCD program, "Sustaining Indigenous Communities - Philippines," has been invited to

submit a full proposal.

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3.6

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Presentations from SFU International, the School of Criminology, and Continuing Studies about

their explorations into providing training support to the Indonesian police. The opportunity was

determined to be inappropriate for SFU involvement, prior to going to SCIA for formal approval.

3.7 ?

Presentations from SFU International about a consortium of institutions, including Simon Fraser

University and the David Suzuki Foundation, exploring their potential involvement in an initiative to

provide training to Tibetans in environmental management and economic sustainability.

4.

Field Schools

SFU International reported that the following field schools were completed during May - July, 2004:

• Czech Republic (Charles University, Prague): 13 participants, led by Dr. David Mirhadi, Humanities

• France (University Francois Rabelais, Tours): 13 participants, led by Dr. Jacqueline Viswanathan,

French

• Italy (Rome, Florence, Milan): 39 participants, led by Russell Taylor and Jim Budd, SlAT

• Southeast Asia (Vietnam and Thailand): 14 participants, led by Dr. Michael Howard, Sociology &

Anthropology

• Tonga (University of the South Pacific, Tonga): 17 participants, led by Dr. Dave Burley, Archaeology

• Merton Field School (Prades, France): 19 participants, led by Dr. Don Grayston, Humanities

5.

Report from the International Student Exchange Committee (ISEC)

The International Student Exchange Committee (ISEC), a sub-committee of SCIA, is responsible for

making recommendations on the establishment of any new student exchange agreements and selecting

candidates for exchange programs. Information on ISEC can be found on the following web page:

http://www.

reg.sfu.ca/Senate/SenateComms/[SEC.html

In 2003/04, ISEC selected 141 students to participate in the University's international bilateral and

multilateral student exchange programs. This number is an increase from 120 students in 2002/03 and the

highest number of students ever selected in one year at SFU. A detailed report is included in Annex B.

6.

Signature

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Driver, Chair

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Annex A

Senate Committee on International Activities (SCIA)

Standing Committee (Reporting Category "B")

Membership

Membership

Members ?

Conditions ?

Term

President (or designate)

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I Chair, Ex-officio

Vice President, Academic (or

?

Ex-officio

designate)

Senator (Faculty Member) ?

Elected by and from Senate

?

2 years

Senator (Faculty Member) ?

Elected by and from Senate

?

2 years

.

Senator (Faculty Member)

Senator (At-large)

Senator (Undergraduate Student)

Graduate student (At-large)

Executive Director, SFU International

Secretary (Non-voting)

Elected by and from Senate

Elected by and from Senate

Elected by and from Senate

Elected by Senate

Ex-officio

Staff Member, SFU International

The Committee shall meet at least once each semester and at the call of the Chair.

Quorum shall be a simple majority of the voting members.

The Committee may strike sub-committees as required, such as the International Student

Exchange Committee.

6.3 Terms of Reference

6.3.1

To ensure that proposals for international activities meet the conditions and criteria

established by the University Policy on International Activities, and the University Policy

on Service Contracts.

6.3.2

To ensure broad consultation prior to the final approval of any proposal covered by

this policy for which human rights considerations are likely to be a concern.

6.3.3

To advise the President with respect to the desirability of entering into international

activities that are proposed to be undertaken by the University on the basis of a

contract, contribution agreement, letter of understanding, or similar document.

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6.3.4

To maintain an overview and familiarity with international agreements that are

entered into by academic or administrative units.

6.3.5

To report annually to Senate.

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6.4 Procedures

6.4.1

The Committee shall be provided with copies of international activity proposals and

whatever other information is needed to administer this Policy, based on procedures to

be determined by the Committee.

6.4.2

Every proposal shall indicate that it has the approval of the appropriate Chair or

Director, and Faculty Dean and shall contain a statement of goals and objectives, a

clear disclosure of the proposed activities and a budget.

6.4.3 Proposals shall be accompanied by verification that the prospective parties to the

activity have been given a copy of the University Policy on International Activities.

6.4.4 Proposals shall be submitted to the Secretary of SCIA for distribution to the

Committee.

6.4.5

The Committee shall review each proposal to ensure compliance with the

University Policy on International Activities and shall recommend acceptance,

modification or rejection to the President. Where approval of the Senate or the Board of

Governors is required, the President shall inform the appropriate body(ies) of the

Committee's recommendation.

6.4.6

Where there is concern on the part of SCIA that any international activity which

uses the University's name or resources may be in non-compliance with this Policy, the

Committee shall be entitled to receive further information and shall report to the

President regarding any violations that may be discovered.

6.4.7 Copies of international activity contracts or other agreements shall be provided to

the Office of International Cooperation where they shall be kept on file and be open for

inspection by members of the University community.

Interpretation

Questions of Policy interpretation or application shall be referred to the President whose

decision shall be final.

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