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attention
MEMBERS OF SENATE
date October 25,2012
FROM
Helen Wussow, Dean, Lifelong Learning
RE:
SCCS Terms of Reference suggested changes
At the bi-annual meeting on October 18, 2012, the members of the Senate Committee on Continuing
Studies
(SCCS) reviewed and revised the Committee'sTerms of Reference. The last time the TOR were
reviewed was in 1979, and the present Committee believes that the Terms are outdated, repetitive, and
lacking in transparency. The proposed edits do not modify
the meaning of the Terms of Reference nor
do they change the Committee's role and responsibilities.
MOTION: That Senate approve the changes to the Terms of Reference for the Senate Committee on
Continuing Studies, (please see attached) E-ffec+vVe
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Terms of Reference
Existing
Dean's Office, Continuing Studies, 5Jimon Fraser University
Tel
778.782.5138
Email csdean@sfu.ca
1. To advise Senate on policy with respect to the overall development of th ie University's continuing
education credit and credit-fi ree programs.
2. In respect of credit-fi ree programs, to review at regular intervals existing and proposed programs in
terms
of their need, objectives, clientele served and other relevant factors.
3. To dev elop procedures for the approval of various categories of cred-fi ree instruction.
4. To report to Senate at least once annually with respect to its above noted responsibilities.
5. To report to Senate as requested by Senate.
6. To receive for consideration and approval programs being proposed as suitable for non-credit
certificate granting status. The Committee will also be responsible for approving changes to non-
credit certificate programs and for approving the discontinuance of non-c redit certificate
progrars
.
The Committee will report the program approvals and discontinuances to Senate annually.
Note: In the event no lay member of Senate is available to serve, Senate may elect a general member of
the community to serve in that position.
Quorum
- 15
membeis
Committee meetings are convened each fall and spring at the call of the Chair. SCCS reports to Senate
in November of each year.
SFU
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Senate Committee on Continuing Studies
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Proposed
Terms of Reference
Dean's Office, 1 .ifelong Learnin, Simon Fraser University
Tel
778.782.5138
Email
csdean@sfu.ca
1. To advise Senate on policywith respect to the overall development of the University'snon-credit
certificates and diplomas.
2. To review and approve non-credit certificates and non-credit diplomas. This will include the
establishment of, changes to, and discontinuance of non-credit certificates and non-credit
diplomas.
3. To report to Senate at least once annually with respect to its above noted responsibilities.
4. To report to Senate as requested by Senate.
Note: In the event no lay member (Convocation Senator) of Senate is available to serve, Senate may
elect a general member of the community (outside of SFU) to serve in that position.
Quorum - 5 members of the Senate Committee on Continuing Studies, including the Chair.
Committee meetings are convened each fall and spring, or at the call of the Chair. SCCS reports to
Senate in November of each year.
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