Senate Policies – Feedback and Engagement
2025/2026 Academic Policies or Documents under review
This page serves as a centralized location for key academic policies and documents currently under review. These items are presented for a first reading, with final approval anticipated at a future Senate meeting. Your input is essential—please review the materials and provide feedback to the appropriate Senator by the deadlines indicated. If you would like to bring any item forward for discussion at your committee or unit, please connect with the Presenter listed or reach out to the University Secretary at governance@nosm.ca. Your engagement helps ensure our academic policies reflect thoughtful consultation and shared responsibility.
NOSM University – Senate Academic Principles
Summary
As part of the ongoing review of NOSM University’s Academic Principles, we are seeking feedback from key groups, including the Senate and its committees. Attached is a briefing note outlining the purpose, timeline, and engagement process. We encourage you to add this item to your next committee meeting agenda to ensure meaningful discussion and input.
To participate, please review the Academic Principles [link] and provide your input via our survey [link].
Your feedback on the overall principles and individual elements will help guide this important update.
Thank you for your time and engagement in shaping NOSM U’s academic framework.
Roles and Responsibilities of Senators Policy
Feedback closed – New Policy Here – Senate Roles and Responsibilities of Senators Policy
Rules of Procedure at Senate Meetings
Feedback closed – New Policy Here – Rules of Procedure at Senate Meetings
Senate Committee Guide
Feedback closed – New Policy Here – Senate Committee Guide
Early Conferral and Release of Degree
Feedback closed – New Policy Here – Early Conferral and Release of Degrees Policy
Late Course Withdrawal
Feedback closed – New Policy Here – Late Course Withdrawal
Establishment, Renewal and Operation of Research Centres and Institutes
Establishment, Renewal and Operation of Research Centres and Institutes
Please send any feedback to Sean Parsons (separsons@nosm.ca) no later than August 29th, 2025.
Approved Policies and Documents
This section highlights policies and documents that have received final Senate approval. Please note it may not include links to all final versions—individuals are expected to access the most current documents through their program/unit or by contacting the University Secretary.
📘 NOSM U Academic Calendar – Most Academic Policies
📄 Policies Related to Senate Resources and Meeting Rules – Visit the Page Now
April 2025 – other policies to highlight
- Senate Appeal Policy revisions were approved – See https://www.nosm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Senate-Appeals-Policy-2025.pdf
Web versions of policies are provided for your information and convenience. If there is a discrepancy between the web version and the official policy held by the originating/responsible program, the official policy will prevail. The policies listed here are of general application to the university. For internal policies applicable to specific portfolios or programs, please consult those directly. Questions can be directed to the University Secretary.
