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Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Students – VPFA Advisory Committee Nominations
Carleton University is beginning the search for a new Vice-President Finance and Administration (VPFA). In accordance with the Appointment Guidelines for the Vice-President (Finance and Administration), the Board of Governors has... More
Carleton University is beginning the search for a new Vice-President Finance and Administration (VPFA). In accordance with the Appointment Guidelines for the Vice-President (Finance and Administration), the Board of Governors has asked Senate for assistance in the nomination and election of faculty members and students to serve on the Advisory Committee on... More
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Academic Staff Members – VPFA Advisory Committee Nominations
Carleton University is beginning the search for a new Vice-President Finance and Administration (VPFA). In accordance with the Appointment Guidelines for the Vice-President (Finance and... More
Carleton University is beginning the search for a new Vice-President Finance and Administration (VPFA). In accordance with the Appointment Guidelines for the Vice-President (Finance and Administration), the Board of Governors has asked Senate for assistance in the nomination and election of faculty members and students to serve on the Advisory Committee on... More
Monday, May 6, 2024
May 3, 2024
Senate met on May 3, 2024. Here are the highlights: FPA Name Change Senate approved the proposal to rename the Faculty of Public Affairs (FPA) to the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA), pending final approval from the Board of Governors. The new name... More
Senate met on May 3, 2024. Here are the highlights: FPA Name Change Senate approved the proposal to rename the Faculty of Public Affairs (FPA) to the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs (FPGA), pending final approval from the Board of Governors. The new name reflects the whole range of scholarly activities undertaken by... More
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