Senate | ZN BOG + Senate 2026

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Work with student stakeholders to ensure that student priorities and consultation are at the centre of the review of Joint Policy LR7 (Disability Accommodations) and embed temporary health issues into Senate Policy V-135 (Academic Concessions)
Review Policy V-102 (Examination Hardships and Clashes) so that the definition of an exam hardship is more flexible and reflective of real student circumstances by working with the Exam Policies Working Group of Senate
Review Policy V-103 (Use of the Formal Examination Periods) to improve clarity around the definition of “In-term Examinations” and advocate to ensure that no exams are being held within the two weeks before the formal examination period, and for the removal of the formal examination requirement for first and second-year courses by working with the Exam Policies Working Group of Senate
Advocate for past course syllabi to be available during course registration
Ensure that a centralized exam database is created in collaboration with the AMS, and that it is approved in principle by Senate

Work with the necessary bodies to engage in broader curriculum review in line with the Inclusion Action Plan to ensure that courses, where possible, are cognizant of historical anti-Black racism, discrimination and Indigenous issues
Collaborate with AMS Marketing and Communications to raise awareness of the work of Senate, where possible
Work to ensure all Committee meetings of Senate are open and transparent
Advocate for term limits for Senators
Advocate for the implementation of the Senate External Review Recommendations to be prioritized, with particular emphasis on EDI training for Senators (Rec. #8), improving communications and engagement (Rec. #9), and increased resourcing (Rec. #10)

Advocating for flexible grading methods like “grading for growth” in accordance with the Arts Strategic Plan Listening Phase Report
Advocate for past course syllabi to be available during course registration
Collaborating with the Arts Undergraduate Society (AUS) to encourage greater participation in Student Experience of Instruction (SEIs) by raising awareness of their significance and importance, and advocate for broad implementation of mid-course feedback surveys
Advocate for more interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary opportunities in research, courses and extra-curricular activities
Work with the Teaching and Learning Committee and Faculty of Arts for the broad implementation of lecture-capture technology in course design
Advocate for improvements to the Co-Op Program, such as increased transparency around program fees and competitive salaries by working with Faculty of Arts, UBC Provost’s Office and AUS
Expanding undergraduate research opportunities outside of the classroom
Advocate for the permanent extension of the course withdrawal deadline to the last day of classes
Work with the AMS to ensure that a centralized exam database is approved in principle by Senate so that past exams are available to students ahead of time
Work with the Faculty of Arts to engage in broader curriculum review in line with the Inclusion Action Plan to ensure that courses, where possible, are cognizant of historical anti-Black racism, discrimination and Indigenous issues