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
Next Steps and Recommendations
1) Present the revised Academic Principles to Senate for First Reading in October 2025, incorporating feedback gathered through the consultation process.
2) Provide an opportunity for additional Senate Feedback and discussion by November 3, 2025
3) Separate Memorandum to Committees (Standing and Program) to review and submit feedback by November 3, 2025.
4) Present the revised Academic Principles for Second Reading and potential final approval in December 2025.
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.
Endowed and Fixed Term Chairs Policy
Senators are invited to review NOSM University’s draft policy and procedure on “Establishing and Managing Endowed and Fixed-term Chairs” and to provide input by Friday October 31, 2025. Please send feedback to provost@nosm.ca.
Policy on Academic Credentials and Senate Oversight
Senators are invited to review NOSM University’s draft Policy on Academic Credentials and Senate Oversight and to provide input by Friday October 31, 2025. Please send feedback to provost@nosm.ca.
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
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
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.
