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The meeting focused on several academic curriculum items requiring recommendation to the Senate. Key discussions included revisions to several Business Finance (BFIN) courses (BFIN 286, BFIN 386, BFIN 441, BFIN 486) to adhere to Financial Planning Canada (FP Canada) requirements and improve course progression, including a course level change for BFIN 441. The committee also addressed the inclusion of BFIN 286 in the Finance Concentration for the North American Business Management (NABU, NABU Applied, and NAIM) programs despite potential policy conflicts regarding 200-level courses in concentrations. Furthermore, designations for Music Therapy (MT) courses (MT 350, MT 460, MT 462, MT 511) as Cap Core courses under specific headings were approved, alongside revisions to the Bachelor of Music Therapy Program Profile. Prerequisite revisions for MUS 100 -- Theory 1 and contact hour revisions for BPA 407 -- Interdisciplinary Performance and Production were also recommended. Finally, the 2021 meeting schedule was approved, and an additional meeting date of March 27th was scheduled to accommodate anticipated workload.

The key discussion items for this Senate meeting include the approval of the agenda itself, correspondence review, and several business items. Business arising covers the Self-Evaluation Committee's report, the Vice-Chair Nominating Committee process, and the election of Senate Subcommittee Chairs. New business focuses on approving graduates, information regarding Cap Core Working Group Recommendations, and information related to the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in English programs and the Bachelor of Science General program. Committee reports address program review concepts, bylaw/policy updates, and instructional technologies mandates.

The meeting involved the approval of the agenda with noted changes and the approval of the Minutes from April 18, 2008. Key discussions focused on scheduling ECCC meetings for the next year, confirming they will move to Fridays at 1:00 p.m. starting in the Fall semester. Numerous course and program profile revisions were recommended for approval to the Education Council across several departments, including Biology (new courses like BIOL 112 and prerequisites for BIOL 113), Communications (new courses CMNS 209 and CMNS 235), Career Development Online (new course CSFF 010), Film (new courses Film 230 and Film 330), Applied Business Technology (new MOA Online Program courses and program profile revisions, pending credit confirmation), Public Administration (new course PADM 209 and program profile revisions), School of Business (new course BMKT 316 and related program profile revisions), Anthropology (new general interest course ANTH 222), Tourism (prerequisite revisions for TOUR 424 and TOUR 440, and program profile revisions), ESL (revisions to multiple ESLF programs to include GPA graduation requirements and policy reviews), Continuing Education (recommendation for approval of numerous new non-credit courses for the Fall), and Arts Entertainment Management (revisions to AEM 140 and new courses AEM 148, AEM 251, AEM 252). Additionally, a course number change for CMNS 301 to CMNS 305 was recommended. The committee agreed to hold an urgent meeting on June 6, 2008, chaired by Itidal Sadek.

The key discussions and actions taken during the meeting included the approval of the agenda and revisions to the February 2016 minutes. The committee recommended several revisions to Senate, such as eliminating a specific prerequisite for the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and recommending COMP 220 for quantitative/analytical status. Approval was also sought for a name change of the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. Significant revisions were processed for the Applied Behaviour Analysis (Autism) programs, including the addition of new courses and revisions to program profiles and admission requirements. Furthermore, the committee approved name changes for the Retail Marketing Certificate and revisions to the Business Administration Certificate program profile. A new non-credit Continuing Studies course (LACG 704 Multi-Level ESL) was recommended for approval. Major updates concerning prerequisites and program profiles for the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies were addressed, pending ministerial approval for the new degree structure. Finally, revisions to the Bachelor of Business Administration Program Profile to introduce five new concentrations were recommended, alongside revisions to admission requirements for several North American Business Management diplomas. Membership terms for SCC were reviewed, and the next meeting schedule was established.

Envisioning 2030 is Capilano University's ten-year strategic plan, initiated in 2019, aimed at aligning its mission, vision, and values with future challenges. The plan is structured around three key components: Imagination, Distinct University Experience, and Community. 'Imagination' fosters innovation and digital transformation. 'Distinct University Experience' focuses on providing valuable and relevant learning through innovative approaches, promoting health and well-being, and integrating Indigenization and decolonization. 'Community' emphasizes building stronger connections, implementing sustainable actions, and cultivating equity, diversity, and inclusion. The overarching vision is to transform the lives of learners, employees, and communities, actualizing their potential and contributing positively to society and the planet.