Senate committee update on awards and research funding
The U of M Senate has revised offers of student awards in agreement with the student awards policy. At the meeting on Aug. 20, the…
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U of M seeks input on formalizing freedom of expression guidelines
The U of M is asking for input from the university community to draft freedom of expression guidelines. This is in line with moves that…
‘Compassionate’ grading scheme approved by senate
After months of students voicing difficulties brought by the fall’s remote learning, the U of M senate approved a version of the student senate caucus’…
Faculty of science revamps rules around academic probation and suspension
Changes to the faculty of science progression requirements were approved for implementation fall semester 2021 by the U of M senate at its Jan. 6…
‘Unprecedented’ best practices memo for online learning circulated by provost
On Jan. 5, U of M provost and vice-president (academic) Janice Ristock issued a memo to all U of M deans to be circulated to instructors…
Senate approves faculty of science progression rule changes
At its Jan. 6 meeting, the U of M senate approved changes to the rules for students in the faculty of science around academic warnings, probation…
U of M senate approves ‘compassionate grading’ plan
The U of M has seen nearly a year of remote learning and, though time has passed, the university’s student senate caucus found that students…
UMSU optimistic on new Indigenous content requirement
At its Nov. 4 meeting, the University of Manitoba senate passed a motion modifying graduation requirements for students in the faculty of arts to include…
New model seeks to grant funds based on performance
As the provincial government seeks to improve the operation of post-secondary education in Manitoba, the government now plans to adopt a performance-based finance model. The…
Audit reveals ‘weak’ monitoring of institution expenses
A provincial post-secondary audit released this month revealed financial and governance concerns at seven Manitoba institutions. Post-secondary provincial audits are not routine, but rather are…