Item 18
Tributes Committee: Emeritus Appointments
Moved by John GilbertSeconded by Paul HarrisonPage: 25
Part of the report from the Tributes Committee.
Summary
Senator Gilbert recognized members who had received emeritus status and noted that they would join the UBC Emeritus College. He described the College as a unique institution in Canada and acknowledged the support provided by the President and the Provost and Vice-President, Academic. He also recognized Senator Paul Harrison’s previous role as Principal of the Emeritus College. John H. V. Gilbert moved and Paul Harrison seconded.
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Senator Gilbert recognized members who had received emeritus status and noted that they would join the UBC Emeritus College. He described the College as a unique institution in Canada and acknowledged the support provided by the President and the Provost and Vice-President, Academic. He also recognized Senator Paul Harrison’s previous role as Principal of the Emeritus College. Senator Gilbert thanked the Tributes Committee members for their collaborative work and noted that the committee sought to make thoughtful decisions regarding honorary degrees. He encouraged Senators to submit nominations when opportunities arose. Senator Gilbert expressed appreciation for the Clerk of Senate’s guidance and contributions to the Committee’s work. He also acknowledged Amandeep Breen of the Senate Office for her support and assistance with the Committee’s activities.
The motion
That the attached list of individuals for emeritus status be approved and that, pursuant to section 9(2) of the University Act, all persons with the ranks of Professor Emeritus, Associate Professor Emeritus, Professor of Teaching Emeritus, Associate Professor of Teaching Emeritus, and Librarian Emeritus be added to the Roll of Convocation, effective the retirement date as set out in the attached.