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University Of Northern B.C. Board Failed To Consult On James Moore: Senate

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 10 Dec, 2015 11:32 AM
  • University Of Northern B.C. Board Failed To Consult On James Moore: Senate
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — The University of Northern British Columbia's senate is formally opposing the process by which former Conservative MP James Moore was selected as chancellor.
 
Members voted after a lengthy debate Wednesday to ask UNBC president Daniel Weeks to inform the school's board of governors that it didn't sufficiently consult with the senate on Moore's appointment.
 
The appointment has caused an outcry among some faculty and students who say Moore's previous position in Stephen Harper's government clashes with the university's values.
 
The board is required by the University Act to consult with the senate before appointing a chancellor, but the legislation does not say exactly what the process involves.
 
Student senator Angela Kehler says the only consultation that took place was an in-camera meeting in October, shortly before the board announced on Nov. 26 that Moore had been chosen.
 
The senate is made up of about 45 faculty members and students and handles academic decisions, while the board controls financial affairs.

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