Thanks for coming! AAU Heads Orientation Program Day 1: Navigating the Collective Agreement Thanks for coming!

Opening Remarks Jeff Berryman

Today’s Agenda Introduction to university governance Managing staff Sessional and other appointments Complaints in all their forms…

Introduction to the University’s Governance, including Collective Agreements, Senate Bylaws and University Policies Jeff Berryman

Pulse Check… Three words that describe your thoughts about being an AAU Head/Administrator… Poll Instructions On your device, go to www.menti.com Type in the following 6-digit code: 39 96 70 (include spaces!)

University Governance The University of Windsor Act 1962-63 s.5 The management and control of the University shall be vested in a non- denominational board of governors s.21 Except in such matters as are assigned by this Act to the Senate and the boards of federated and affiliated colleges, the government, conduct, management and control of the University and of its property, revenues, business affairs are vested in the Board, and the Board has all the powers necessary or convenient to perform its duties and achieve the objects and purposes of the University, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, power,

University Governance S.27 the Senate has power: To make regulations regarding the academic qualifications for appointment and promotion of the members of the academic staff of the University….. To appoint an executive committee and such other committees as it may deem advisable and to delegate to any such committee any of its powers; To regulate the academic program pursued in the university, and the conduct, activities and discipline of the students; To determine standards for admission to the university, courses of study, and qualifications for degrees To conduct examination and appoint examiners

Senate To deal with matters arising in connection with the award of fellowships, scholarships, medals, prizes and other awards; To confer academic degrees and honourary degrees, certificates and diplomas in any and all branches of learning; To determine, subject to ratification by the Board, the academic terms on which any new faculty or department may be established in the university or any college or school may become part of or be affiliated with the university; To make by-laws and regulations for the conduct of its affairs.

University Governance Board of Governors Senate

BoG and Senate Questions? Your First Call... The University Secretariat

Senate Bylaws Bylaw 40: Administrative Academic Units 4.1 Councils 4.2 Councils are standing committees of the Senate with the following terms of reference: 4.2.1 to advise Senate or the appropriate Committee of Senate on all matters relating to the unit 4.2.2 to ensure that Senate bylaws and University policies are implemented within the unit 4.2.3 to make rules with respect to procedures within the unit, subject to the bylaws of Senate 4.2.4 to exercise within the unit such powers as may be delegated by the Senate.

Senate Bylaws Bylaw 44: Departmentalized Faculty 44.3. Faculty Coordinating Council 44.4 Terms of Reference Bylaw: 2 Senate Rules of Procedure The rules of order adopted for Senate proceedings are rules of order for all Senate committees, and subcommittees where separate rules of order based on particular needs or circumstances have not been formally adopted. This includes standing committees such as Faculty Assemblies, Faculty Councils, Faculty Coordinating Councils and Departmental Councils, but does not include task forces, working groups, and committees of….

Resource for Key Senate Policies & Bylaws http://www.uwindsor.ca/aauheads/resources/comstrat.html

Policies Institutional Policy Context Senate Bylaws and Policies Board of Governors Policies Administrative Policies Provost’s Policies and Guidelines

Senate Policies Senate Policies are those administrative policies passed by the senate to operationalize the matters which are within the senate’s jurisdiction See the Heads Resource Website at: http://www.uwindsor.ca/aauheads/resources/

Senate Policies Conflict of Interest Policy Conflict of interest: Acting or appearing to act in a manner that seeks to advance or has the effect of advancing her/his own self interest or the interests of others in a way that is detrimental or potentially harmful to the interests, integrity or fundamental mission of the University.

Senate Policies Conflict of Commitment: Arises when a member allows his or her obligations or activities outside and beyond the terms of his or her employment at the university, interfere with the member’s employment at the university, or, when a member allows his or her obligations or activities outside and beyond the committee of which he/she is a member, interfere with the work of that committee.

University Policies See the Heads Resource Website at: Administrative policies passed by virtue of the authority held by the Board of Governors to manage the University. Finance Policies Entertainment policies Human resource policies See the Heads Resource Website at: http://www.uwindsor.ca/aauheads/resources/

Provost’s Policies and Guidelines Policies passed by virtue of the authority of the office holder exercising the functions of Provost as defined in Senate bylaw 14, or delegated by the Board of Governors. Course Buyout Policy Digital Learning Resource Policy See the Heads Resource Website at: http://www.uwindsor.ca/aauheads/resources/

Sexual Misconduct Response & Prevention Office University of Windsor MY POSITION – NEW AT THE UNIVERSITY – WAS CREATED IN RESPONSE TO PREMIER’S SV ACTION PLAN PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CAMPUS COMMUNITY ACCOMODATIONS REFERRALS & RESOURCES GUIDANCE FOR SURVIVORS WHO WANT TO FILE A REPORT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WITH THE POLICY I AM ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT POLICY & SV EDUCATION ON CAMPUS BUT MOSTLY… MY JOB INVOLVES A LOT OF LISTENING PRIOR TO THIS I SPENT FIVE YEARS DOING ACADEMIC WORK - TEACHING AND CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE, WHICH IS WHAT LED ME TO WHERE I AM NOW. THE PERSPECTIVE THAT I BRING TO YOU TODAY IS INFORMED BY MY OWN PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH SURVIVORS, BUT IT IS ALSO REALLY GROUNDED IN RESEARCH. CLICK

Sexual Misconduct Complaints

What is Sexual Misconduct? Sexual misconduct is an umbrella term encompassing all forms of sexually inappropriate behaviour and sexual violence. These include, but are not limited to, sexual harassment, sexual assault, threat of sexual assault, criminal harassment (including stalking and cyber harassment), relationship violence and gender based misconduct. 

Examples of sexual misconduct, which may be verbal, non-verbal or physical include, but are not limited to:  Unwelcome sexual advances  Unwanted attention  Implied or expressed rewards or benefits for sexual favours and implied or expressed threats if sexual favours are denied Requests for sexual favours  Unwelcome remarks and/or vexatious comments about someone’s sexuality, appearance and bodily presentation, gender or gender expression Non-consensual communications of a sexual nature (face-to- face, phone, email, social media) Threatening or obscene gestures  

Reporting Options

DISCLOSURE REPORT COMPLAINT A survivor or bystander may choose to disclose sexual misconduct to any faculty or staff member. Disclosure, in these circumstances, is about seeking support and/or guidance. This disclosure normally does not trigger an investigation or formal procedure, but may result in accommodation. However, disclosure of sexual misconduct to a member of University administration may trigger an investigation or formal procedure.

What to Say

I BELIEVE YOU THANK YOU FOR TELLING ME WHAT WOULD BE HELPFUL?

What to Do

Ask if they would like to be referred to the Sexual Misconduct Response & Prevention Office. Maintain confidentiality - if you cannot maintain confidentiality, let them know as soon as possible. Notify the Sexual Misconduct Response & Prevention Office of the disclosure and seek consult if needed.