AGENDA ITEM NO: 10.1
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
REQUEST FOR DECISION
PRESENTED BY:
Len Proctor, Chair, Academic Programs Committee of Council
DATE OF MEETING:
June 16, 2011
SUBJECT:
College of Graduate Studies & Research: Master of Northern
Governance and Development
DECISION REQUESTED:
It is recommended:
That Council approve the proposal from the College of Graduate
Studies & Research for a Master of Northern Governance and
Development.
PURPOSE:
The proposed program is an academic program at the University of Saskatchewan.
Implementation of programs requires approval by University Council.
SUMMARY:
The Master of Northern Governance and Development is an interdisciplinary, project-based
program that can be completed within sixteen months of full-time study. The program requires
24 credit units in coursework including an internship, a research project and a seminar. Courses
will be delivered via video conferencing to Northern centres in La Ronge, Stanley Mission,
Sandy Bay, Buffalo Narrows, Prince Albert and Creighton. Students will meet face to face
throughout the program; during the delivery of the 990 seminar and in short course formats. The
field component will be offered in collaboration with University of Nordland (Norway), Umeå
University (Sweden), and/or University of Tromsø (Norway).
New courses:
POLS 848.3 Development Implementation at the Base: Minoring and Evaluation
POLS 828.3 Policy Planning, Analysis and Evaluation in the North
NS 810.3 Aboriginal Determination Through Mitho-Pimachesowin
NORD 836.3 Strategic Communications for Northern Development
NORD 837.3 Northern Resource Economics and Policy
REVIEW:
The Academic Programs Committee discussed this proposal at its May 4 and May 25 meetings.
A subcommittee consisting of Dan Pennock and Jo-Anne Dillon suggested several revisions and
clarifications in the proposal document and budget. The Committee agreed to recommend
approval of the proposal at its May 25 meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposal documentation and related memos regarding support
Memo from College of Graduate Studies & Research
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UNIvERsITY OF
SAsKATcHEwAN
(ollege of (,raduate Studies and Research
MEMORANDUM
To:
Cathie Fornssler, Committee Coordinator
Academic Programs Committee of University Council
From:
Trever Crowe. Associate Dean
College of Graduate Studies and Research
Copies:
Dr. G. Poelzer, Dr. L Martz. Dr. M. Reed
Date:
April 26. 2011
Re:
New Program Proposal. Master of Northern Governance and l)evelopment in the International Centre for
Northern Governance and De elopment
Consistent with the agreement between the College of Graduate Studies and Research (CGSR) and the Academic
Programs Committee (APC) of University Council. attached is a report that describes the review of the proposed
graduate program. Master of Northern Governance and Development (MNGD) in the International Centre for
Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD).
This report includes four appendices, identified A through D, which include a copy of the proposal and
Consultation with the Registrar” form and copies of correspondence that has been associated with the review of this
program. The formal review started with the Graduate Programs Committee in June. 2010 and the final motion to
recommend approval of the program as carried at the meeting of the College Executive Committee on April 21.
2011.
As descril,ed by the ICNGD, this program is expected to ensure that 1) study and activities are focused on Northern
priorities, 2) Aboriginal and Northern peoples have increased access to graduate level training and 3) students have
opportunities to study and network with Northern peoples in the Circumpolar North.
The College of Graduate Studies and Research strongly supports the New Program Proposal for a Master of
Northern Governance in the International Centre tbr Northern Governance and Deelopment. lfquestions or
concerns arise during the revie\4 by the Academic Programs Committee. I would he happ to respond.
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Proposal for New Graduate Program
in the
International Centre for Northern Governance and Development
at the
University of Saskatchewan
Master of Northern Governance and Development
Submitted by:
Greg Poelzer, Director
Maureen Reed, Co-Director (Research)
For submission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research
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Proposal for Curriculum Change
University of Saskatchewan
to be approved by University Council or by Academic Programs Committee
1. PROPOSAL IDENTIFICATION
Title of proposal: Proposal for New Graduate Program in the International Centre for
Northern Governance and Development at the University of Saskatchewan
Degree(s):
M.N.G.D
Field(s) of Specialization: Northern Governance & Development
Level(s) of Concentration:
Option(s):
Degree College:
College of Graduate Studies and Research
Home College:
International Centre for Northern Governance and Development
Contact person(s) (name, telephone, fax, e-mail):
Dr. Greg Poelzer, Director
International Centre for Northern Governance and Development
Tel: (306) 966-1665
Fax: (306) 966-7780
E-mail: greg.poelzer@usask.ca
Date: April 12, 2011
Approved by the degree college and/or home college: Not Applicable
Proposed date of implementation: September 2011
2. Type of change
Requiring approval by Council
X A new Degree-Level program or template for program.
‰ A new Field of Specialization at the Major or Honours Level of Concentration or
template for a major or honours program
‰ Conversion of an existing program from regular to special tuition program.
‰ A change in the requirements for admission to a program
‰ A change in quota for a college
‰ Program revisions that will use new resources
‰ A replacement program, including program deletion
‰ A program deletion (consult Program Termination Procedures, approved by Council in
May 2001)
Requiring approval by Academic Programs Committee
‰ Addition of a higher Level of Concentration to an existing Field of Specialization.
‰ Addition of a new Field of Specialization at the Minor Level of Concentration.
‰ A change in program options
‰ A change in the name of a Degree-level Program or Field of Specialization.
‰ A change in the total number of credit units required for an approved degree program.
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3. Rationale
History
The Centre has been in existence as a Type B Centre since 2000 when it was created as
the International Centre for Governance and Development. In 2007, management of the
Centre was transferred to the Social Sciences Division, College of Arts and Science. The
Vice Dean (Associate Dean, Social Sciences) was designated by the Office of the VP
Research as the reporting point for the Centre.
In June 2008, the Vice Dean, Social Sciences, College of Arts and Science invited Dr.
Greg Poelzer to lead the reinvigoration of the Centre. In January 2009, a Stakeholders
Meeting with participants from the academic community and non-academic participants
representing industry, Northern Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis leadership as well
as municipal, provincial and federal governments defined a new course and mandate for
the Centre that concentrated on the Circumpolar North and its relationship to Northern
Saskatchewan. This emerging Northern focus aligned with the priorities of the College of
Arts and Science and the University. Since January 2009, the International Centre for
Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD) has pursued an ambitious program in
research, learning and outreach and engagement activities in keeping with the course and
mandate set out by the Stakeholders Meeting.
Program Objectives
The priorities of the proposed Master’s program are to ensure that 1) study and activities
are focused on Northern priorities, 2) Aboriginal and Northern peoples have increased
access to graduate level training and 3) students have opportunities to study and network
with Northern peoples in the Circumpolar North.
The proposed program works in partnership with Northern and Aboriginal communities,
industry, and government on economic development and governance issues in Northern
Saskatchewan. The proposed program will increase the diversity of the graduate student
body while attracting international interest from students and academics as a cutting edge
program in graduate study. The proposed program will bring to Saskatchewan the most
innovative applied research and capacity building lessons from around the Circumpolar
North, through an extensive international network of researchers and practitioners.
Activities related to, and graduates of the proposed program, will help to facilitate the
sustainable development of the province’s resource sectors and vibrant communities in
Northern Saskatchewan, generating wealth for the North and all of Saskatchewan.
Through the proposed program, the University of Saskatchewan has the opportunity to be
a global leader in Northern development and governance research and study while
providing a model of cooperation among Aboriginal and Northern communities,
government, industry, and university.
Need for the Program
Currently, the North is characterized by a comparatively low socio-economic status,
making access to training, education and other resources difficult, resulting in an income
gap for Northern residents. A recent report to the Ministry of Advanced Education,
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employment and Labour found that “in the Northern Region, 25% of all incomes were from
assistance programs compared to 16% for the province.” 1
The dependence on assistance programs is not from lack of jobs; rather it is from lack of
training and educational opportunities. The unemployment statistics support this: “In
Northern Saskatchewan, people with less than a high school education have a 31%
unemployment rate compared to only 3% of people with a University degree.” 2 Income
levels are also significantly higher for those with higher levels of education.
Northern Saskatchewan is confronted by labour shortages in all sectors. The report found
that “…the local labour force often cannot meet industry demand – jobs often require
higher education...” 3 and that “educational attainment in the Northern region is still behind
provincial educational attainment in all categories except trades.” 4
There is expected to be extreme shortages in management positions and
entrepreneurship as the economy continues to grow and baby boomers retire. Tourism, a
rapidly growing industry in Saskatchewan, is expected to experience a labour shortage of
10,025 workers by 2025. 5 A major challenge facing the public administration sector is that
between 2008 and 2020, 53% of the Saskatchewan workforce is expected to retire. 6
Eight out of ten people in Northern Saskatchewan are of First Nations and Métis
heritage. 7 Province-wide, they are a growing populace and play a significant role in
determining the region’s needs and represent the most important human resource in the
North. Thus, First Nations and Métis peoples are critical partners in research and capacity
building. Moreover, the implementation of the Treaty Land Entitlement process, duty to
consult, the increasing authority of Aboriginal governments, and their greater engagement
with economic and resource use planning all represent areas where First Nations and
Métis engagement and leadership are required.
The ICNGD’s mission and mandate is to concentrate on the Circumpolar North and its
relationship to Northern Saskatchewan. With an emphasis on innovation, the goal of the
Centre is to further education, training, research, and capacity building around the issues
of governance and development in the fields of economy, environment, social and health,
in partnership with Northern and First Nations and Métis communities, industry, and
government.
The ICNGD places a high value on the relationships and trust with Northern communities
and stakeholders. The Centre’s primary research and training priorities take direction from
the Northern Advisory Board composed of Northern stakeholders and community leaders.
Demand
The provincial North is crucial to Saskatchewan’s economic future. The vast majority of
the province’s future energy resources—uranium, oil sands, and hydro—as well as other
mineral resources, forest and non-timber resources, and Northern tourism lie in Northern
Saskatchewan. Given the intersection of increasing global demand for Canada's
resources, the transitions in emerging First Nations and Métis governance structures, and
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The Northern Labour Market Committee, Northern Saskatchewan Regional and Training Needs Assessment Report 2009‐
2010. Ministry of Advanced Education, Employment and Labour(AEEL) (Saskatchewan), (La Ronge, SK.: AEEL, 2009), 22. 2
The Northern Labour Market Committee, 8. 3
The Northern Labour Market Committee, 5. 4
The Northern Labour Market Committee, 6. 5
The Northern Labour Market Committee, 52. 6
The Northern Labour Market Committee, 63. 7
The Northern Labour Market Committee, 5. 3 6
rapidly changing regional dynamics within Canada, Saskatchewan requires an economic
development and governance strategy in the provincial North, driven by innovation and
built on community, industry, global partnerships.
To foster sustainable development and build economic prosperity, the North requires
increased investment in Northern-focused education, capacity building, and research
initiatives. The ICNGD brings together resources and experts that will focus on provincial
and local strategies to meet the region’s specific needs. These projects will be informed
by our international partners and driven by Northern and First Nations and Métis
communities.
The University of Saskatchewan has identified its desire to move toward the model of an
engaged university with its core activities advancing engagement with Aboriginal peoples,
internationalization, and innovation. The proposed program helps to achieve these
objectives. More specifically, the program proponents will partner the University with
Northern and Aboriginal communities, industry, and government to further research,
graduate training, and capacity building around the issues of governance and
development – economy, environment, social and health. In addition, graduate
supervisors and the interdisciplinary nature of the proposed program will create synergies
with other schools such as the School of Environment and Sustainability, the JohnsonShoyama School of Public Policy and the Edwards School of Business.
A number of residents in Northern Saskatchewan have successfully completed
undergraduate degrees through programs available to them in Northern centres in La
Ronge, Creighton and Buffalo Narrows. Currently, these individuals lack opportunities to
access graduate levels of training at these centres that would increase the capacity of
those individuals to take on leadership roles in the issues of Northern governance and
development. Mature students and part-time learners in Northern and Aboriginal
communities do not want to interrupt their employment and want to remain in or close to
their Northern home communities and support systems. Graduate programming delivered
in Northern centres allows adult learners to upgrade their credentials and stay current in
their profession while increasing University enrolment and student diversity.
Uniqueness
The proposed Master Degree in Northern Governance & Development is a cutting edge
program providing leadership training, built-in workplace internships and an international
field component. The focus on the North as well as the required elements of the program the internship and the field component - make this program the only one of its kind in
North America.
The proposed graduate program advances engagement with Aboriginal peoples,
internationalization, and innovation. Presently, few other existing graduate programs at
the University of Saskatchewan are able to incorporate all three of these commitments.
Currently, no other program exists that provides the proposed level of access to graduate
training and study to Aboriginal and Northern peoples in the North. The focus on Northern
perspectives on governance and development makes this proposed program unique by
providing and maintaining a sense of place for the North that is vulnerable in other
programs that are built around broader governance and development issues. The
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proposed program does not duplicate any existing programs in the College of Graduate
Studies and Research.
Through innovative programs and interdisciplinary scholarship, Centre programming will
contribute to the successful retention of students entering the University of Saskatchewan.
Programs and scholarly activities are designed to create a sense of place and a sense of
belonging within the institution by providing supports needed for Northern students to be
successful. Students share an interest in Northern governance and development issues,
while learning and supporting each other towards completing a Masters program. The
program creates a cohort group and learning community that aids in retaining students
who would otherwise not be engaged in graduate level education or would be enrolled in
other university programs or at institutions other than the University of Saskatchewan.
Student Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master’s program, graduates will be able to lead successful
Northern development in Saskatchewan and elsewhere. Program graduates will become
a highly networked cohort of Northern professionals working in industry, government,
education and Aboriginal communities, equipped to contribute to fostering sustainable
development in Northern Saskatchewan’s energy and resource sectors and the
development of innovative, vibrant Northern and Aboriginal communities in an
increasingly globally competitive environment.
The Centre’s programs and scholarly activities offers students opportunities to engage in
research and discovery, and participate in community-based learning in an
interdisciplinary context. Experiential learning is offered in internships and communitybased research in Aboriginal and Northern communities in Saskatchewan as well as
abroad. The Centre’s multidisciplinary core group of researchers collaborate across
institutional boundaries, Colleges, Schools, and Departments and across international
boundaries for outreach and engagement, research and student experience.
Expertise of Sponsoring Unit
The ICNGD is an initiative of the University of Saskatchewan, involving key partnerships
with Northern and Aboriginal communities, government, industry, and academic
institutions. With an emphasis on innovation, the Centre facilitates research, training and
community engagement on Northern development and governance. The goal of the
Centre is to further research, graduate training, and capacity building around the issues of
governance and development – economy, environment, social and health – in partnership
with Northern and Aboriginal communities, industry, and government.
The Centre works in partnership with Northern and Aboriginal communities, industry, and
government on economic development and governance issues in Northern
Saskatchewan. The Centre brings to Saskatchewan the most innovative and leading edge
applied research and capacity building lessons from around the Circumpolar North
through an extensive international network of researchers and practitioners.
The Centre is committed to developing a sustained, long-term program of research,
training, and capacity building in Northern Saskatchewan through global partnership. The
ICNGD draws on international connections and partnerships to find innovative ways to
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resolve critical issues around governance and development that can lead to positive
outcomes for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in Northern Saskatchewan and the
province as a whole. The ICNGD has a comprehensive focus on Northern Saskatchewan
and the Provincial North as a region within a Circumpolar perspective.
Centre members are drawn from the College of Arts and Science (Economics, History,
Geography and Planning, Native Studies, and Political Studies); the College of Agriculture
and Bioresources; the College of Education; the College of Nursing; the Edwards School
of Business; the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy; the School of
Environment and Sustainability; and the Saskatchewan Research Council. The Centre is
the academic lead and host of the UArctic Thematic Network on Northern Governance
comprised of 22 universities, colleges, and Aboriginal organizations from around the
Circumpolar North.
Relationship to Framework for Planning:
The University of Saskatchewan has identified its desire to move toward the model of an
engaged university with its core activities advancing engagement with Aboriginal peoples,
internationalization, and innovation. The proposed program will partner the University with
Northern and Aboriginal communities, industry, and government to further research,
graduate training, and capacity building around the issues of governance and
development associated with economy, environment, social well-being and health. In
addition, graduate supervisors and the interdisciplinary nature of the proposed program
will create synergies with interdisciplinary schools such as the School of Environment and
Sustainability, the Johnson-Shoyama School of Public Policy and the Edwards School of
Business.
The ICNGD draws on international connections and partnerships to find innovative ways
to resolve critical issues around governance and development that can lead to positive
outcomes for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal peoples in Northern Saskatchewan and the
province as a whole.
The proposed program will contribute to increasing levels of research at the University of
Saskatchewan and training a new generation of scholars in the area of Northern
governance and development.
The core activities of the proposed graduate program advance engagement with
Aboriginal peoples, internationalization, and innovation. Presently, no other existing
graduate program at the University of Saskatchewan is able to incorporate all three of
these commitments. The proposed Master’s program will play a major role in assisting
the University to achieve the goals of the Second Integrated Plan 2008/09-2011/12.
As part of the priority to improve graduate experience, the proposed program will support
the creation of a vibrant research climate in an emerging area of study while expanding
opportunities for graduate programming. In conjunction with these contributions, the
interdisciplinary nature of the students and programming will promote collaboration across
units at the University of Saskatchewan as faculty member support will be drawn from
Economics, Geography and Planning, Native Studies, and Political Studies; the College of
Agriculture and Bioresources; the College of Education; the College of Nursing; the
Edwards School of Business; the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy;
the School of Environment and Sustainability; and the Saskatchewan Research Council.
At the Graduate level, the University Saskatchewan will emerge as the international
leader in the area of Northern governance and development, through interdisciplinary
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research, attracting new faculty and students.
The profile of the University of
Saskatchewan also will be raised by graduates who will become leaders in the
development of innovative and vibrant Northern and Aboriginal communities in an
increasingly globally competitive environment.
4. Description of Program Characteristics
4.1 Goals and Learning Objectives
The goal of the proposed Master of Northern Governance and Development program at
the University of Saskatchewan is to provide a stimulating learning environment for those
seeking to apply knowledge and to develop a broad range of skills and competencies
required for Northern governance and development. The proposed program is
interdisciplinary and project-based; it will attract both recent graduates from
undergraduate programs who are seeking to improve their opportunities for employment,
and those currently working in industry, government, and Aboriginal organizations and
communities in the North.
Graduate students who enter this program may have disciplinary or interdisciplinary
degrees including sciences, social sciences and humanities, education, engineering,
accounting, management, and administration. Depending on their field of undergraduate
study and their selected courses and projects, students will have opportunities to be
employed as leaders, advisors, managers and researchers in Northern economic
development and Northern governance in Aboriginal and Northern communities,
industries, Aboriginal organizations and academic institutions upon the completion of their
studies. Graduates would be able to use this program to further their studies if they
should choose to seek this option.
Specific learning objectives include providing opportunities for students to:
• assess the full spectrum of technical, political, social, economic, and institutional
factors that shape development and governance issues and their sustainable
management;
• apply interdisciplinary approaches to governance and development problems in
Northern communities;
• compare international experiences, lessons, and best practices in governance and
development and assess their relevance to local situations
• think critically and identify opportunities to help resolve real challenges in
government, industry, and community-based organizations
• employ evaluation and policy analysis technical research skills to help resolve
real challenges in governance and development
• appreciate the importance of embedding Northern and Indigenous perspectives in
governance and development policies, programs, and project
• work professionally using collaborative and team work strategies in practical
problem solving;
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing to multiple audiences and
stakeholders in Northern settings.
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This program will attract approximately 12 new (incremental) students each year after the
first year.
4.2 Application and Admission Requirements
The proposed program is of an interdisciplinary nature in that students applying for the
Master’s program require a Bachelor’s degree from any field of study or specialization.
The program is designed to allow students to complete all requirements within 16 months
of full-time study.
Applicants will be selected by the Graduate Affairs Committee (GAC) of the ICNGD on the
basis of academic and research potential as demonstrated academic credentials, letters
of reference, and past experience and scholarly contributions. Intake into the program will
generally be in September. Following the first intake of students, the deadline will be set
for May 15 each year.
Applicants are required to submit the following:
• The online application can be found at;
http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/prospective_students/get_ready.php
• accompanied by a $75.00 application fee;
• Statement of Research Interests: A statement of research interests is required.
It should be approximately 1-3 pages in length and include:
¾ Specific areas of interest for the project;
¾ A description of why the applicant wants to pursue research in the
interdisciplinary context of the International Centre for Northern Governance
and Development; and,
¾ A description of any employment or study experiences that relate to the
research interests described.
• A writing sample such as a term paper or essay, graded or ungraded by an
instructor or a work report.
• Two official copies of all post-secondary transcripts; and,
• 3 letters of recommendation; at least one of these letters should be from a
professor acquainted with the applicant’s previous scholarly work, while other
letters may comment on the student’s preparation for continuing studies through
his/her work experience. The letters of recommendation must be accompanied by a
completed GSR 101 Confidential Letter of Recommendation form.
To be admitted as a fully qualified M.N.G.D. student, an applicant must have the
equivalent of a University of Saskatchewan four-year Bachelor’s degree, with a grade
point average of at least 70% over the last 60 credit units (or equivalent) completed.
Applicants should an academic record that shows promise of the ability to successfully
pursue advanced study.
At present, we don’t foresee allowing students into the program on a probationary or
conditional basis.
All forms for the application process are available from the College of Graduate Studies
and Research Office, Room 180 College Building, or the College of Graduate Studies and
Research website at: www.usask.ca/cgsr.
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Application documents are to be directed to:
Chair, Graduate Affairs Committee
International Centre for Northern Governance and Development
University of Saskatchewan
Room 233 Kirk Hall
117 Science Place
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5C8
Phone: (306) 966-8433
4.3 Tuition Fee Structure
The tuition fee structure for the M.N.G.D will be the same as for other project-based
graduate programs at the University of Saskatchewan. At this time, we anticipate that all
M.N.G.D. students would be required to pay $1,071 per four-month term plus applicable
student fees (with international students paying 1.5x that amount.). Students should plan
on spending a minimum of sixteen months (4 terms) in the program. Tuition and fees are
subject to change.
4.4 Scholarships
Students enrolling in the proposed Master’s program will receive funding of $1,000 a
month for sixteen months plus funding of $4,000 to cover the costs associated with the
field school. Students will be supported primarily by external funding provided through
partnerships between the Centre, Cameco, federal and provincial governments. The
proposed program will provide funding for up to twelve students per year. Cameco has
committed support for eight students per year for the next five years. The federal
government has matched this funding through the MITACS program. The government of
Saskatchewan has committed $1 million for the Centre and the M.N.G.D program in the
2011 budget. The University of Saskatchewan has committed $275,000 to the Centre for
the 3 year PCIP period.
The funding commitments are based on one, three and five year cycles of the institutions
making commitments. In most cases, this is the maximum period for which commitments
are made. Discussions with governmental and industry partners have revealed that
support for the Masters program will continue on a long-term basis if the program is
successful.
4.5 Curriculum and Modes of Delivery
The Master of Northern Governance and Development is an interdisciplinary, projectbased program that can be completed within sixteen months of full-time study.
Courses will be delivered by faculty and instructors at the University of Saskatchewan via
video conferencing to Northern centres in La Ronge, Stanley Mission, Sandy Bay, Buffalo
Narrows, Prince Albert and Creighton. Students outside of these centres will need to
travel to these locations to participate in the classes. The University had dedicated space
for a video conferencing suite alongside the Centre offices; the technology and furnishings
to outfit the suite have been funded by industry. The Centre has an established history
working via videoconferencing technology with northern partners and expects no
problems related to its use.
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Students will also meet face to face throughout the program; during the delivery of the 990
seminar students meet for five days (total) on three different occasions; NORD 836.3 and
POLS 828.3 will be offered face-face in an intensive short course format; the internship
orientation will take place over two days. This interaction will allow students to form a
network that will aid them in their professional careers as they move into the leadership
positions workforce.
NORD 837.3 will require students to participate in a field component. The field
component will be offered in collaboration with University of Nordland (Norway), Umeå
University (Sweden), and/or University of Tromsø (Norway).
A fully-qualified M.N.G.D student is required to take a minimum of 24 credit units. The
elements include required coursework, electives, the internship, a research project and
the 990 seminar:
a) The required courses include the following:
NORD 836.3
Strategic Communications for Northern Development
NORD 837.3
Northern Resource Economies and Policy
NS 810.3
Aboriginal Self Determination through Mitho-Pimachesowin
(Ability to Make a Good Living)
POLS 825.3
Topics in Northern Governance
POLS 828.3
Policy, Planning and Evaluation in Northern Communities
OR
POLS 848.3
Development Implementation at the Base: Monitoring and
Evaluation
b) Choice of one of the following electives, subject to approval, availability and
permission. Students can work with the grad chair to identify an appropriate
elective to meet individual educational goals of the student. The list below is for
suggestion and is not meant to limits the student’s options.
NORD 898.3
Special Topics in Northern Governance and Development
ENVS 803.3
Research in Environment and Sustainability
ENVS 802.3
Human Dimensions of Environmental Change
JSGS 801.3
Governance and Administration
JSGS 803.3
Public Finance
JSGS 812.3
JSGS 814.3
JSGS 898.3
Aboriginal Peoples and Public Policy
Social Policy: An Interdisciplinary Perspective
Public Leadership
c) NORD 850.6 - Internship
d) NORD 992 Project to produce a research paper
e) Participation in a 990 Graduate Seminar in Northern Governance and
Development
All graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan are required to complete GSR 960:
Research Ethics, and may be required to take either GSR 961: Ethics and Integrity in Human
Research or GSR 962: Ethics and Integrity in Animal Research, depending on the nature of
their project work.
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TYPICAL SEQUENCING OF 16-MONTH PROGRAM OF STUDY
FALL
(SEPT-DEC)
NORD 990
(Orientation)
POLS 825.3
WINTER
(JAN- APR)
NS 810.3
SPRING
(MAY – JUNE)
NORD 836.3
POLS 828.3 or
POLS 848.3
NORD 837.3
NORD 990
(2-day Orientation)
Elective
NORD 990
(2-day Seminar on
Research)
NORD 992
NORD 992
SUMMER
(JULY-AUGUST)
NORD 850.6
NORD 990
NORD 990
NORD 992
NORD 992
FALL
(SEPT-DEC)
Elective or NORD
898.3*
NORD 992
NORD 990 (Poster)
NORD 990 (Poster
Seminar with
Orientation)
NORD 992
NORD 836.3 — 1/2(3S) - Northern Governance and Development
Strategic Communication for Northern Development
The course will introduce students to the persuasive nature of all communication, with a
specific focus on practices relevant to Northern communities working with government
and industry. The objective of the course is to develop students’ skill in evaluating how
rhetorical effects are used and in judging the effectiveness of those rhetorical strategies
through situational analysis. Students will learn to analyze various components of
communication situations, including purpose, audience, context, and political and ethical
implications. Students will learn about strategic communication for northern development
by using their own professional writing projects as objects of study. They will prepare
analyses of the rhetorical situation of their writing and use their theoretical knowledge to
edit and revise their own documents over the term. Ultimately, students will be asked to
present and defend their choice of and rationale for rhetorical strategies in a final project.
NORD 837.3— 1/2(3S) – Northern Governance and Development
Northern Resource Economics and Policy
The course will explore the economic concepts related to the management of renewable
and non-renewable resources in the northern world. Students will examine competing
theories in resource and environmental economics and learn to apply analytic models.
Students will also compare and contrast international resource policies that enhance their
understanding of how resources are distributed and managed, and how different
economic and policy regimes contribute to sustainability.
NORD 850.6 — 1/2(3S) - Northern Governance and Development
Internship
Students participate in an internship, worth 6 credit units, of six weeks in length, within
industry, government or Aboriginal organizations, as determined by the ICNGD. The host
organization will have a mandate that involved northern development and/or governance.
Internships may take the form of a modeling exercise, a case study, or evaluation of a
management practice or system. Students engage in practical research and discovery
around critical issues in Northern governance and development while developing
confidence, capacity and skills in professional leadership, research and evaluation.
Students produce a report summarizing the research data gathered during the internship,
present it in a format deemed appropriate by the host of the student’s internship and
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provide a poster presentation on the internship to their peers and faculty members. The
internship is graded as a pass or fail, as determined by the instructor in partnership with
the host institution.
NORD 990 Graduate Seminar in Northern Governance and Development
This seminar is a requirement for all M.N.G.D. students. Students must attend and
contribute an on-campus orientation session usually in September. A second 2-day
seminar in Winter at the University of Saskatchewan will follow up from the Fall
Orientation. This second seminar will provide a refresher on library resources, research
and writing skills, as well as a detailed review of the expectations for the research project,
including the structure and content of the final project and how to conduct research
rigorously and ethically. This second seminar will also offer an opportunity for students to
meet with one another and their faculty advisor to discuss possible challenges for
research and the best methodology for its execution. If required and approved in advance,
students may also join this seminar via video conference. A poster presentation covering
the student’s internship will take place in the student’s final term.
NORD 992 Project
Students write a research paper of 10,000 to 12,000 words. This paper is required to
complete the program and is evaluated by the student’s advisor and a second assigned
reader. There are no credit units assigned to this project. Students must be enrolled in
this course throughout their program. (Please see page 18 of this proposal for more detail
on the project.)
NS 810.3 — 1/2(3S) - Native Studies
Aboriginal Self Determination through Mitho-Pimachesowin (Ability to Make a Good
Living)
The course examines a range of contemporary issues relating to the conceptual
foundations of Aboriginal Self Determination. Historically, the Aboriginal “Way of Life” had
spiritual roots and encompassed all of life, and this holistic perspective continues to
influence modern developments in varying degrees. This class will introduce students to
the Cree concept of Mitho Pimachesowin (ability to make a good living) and its application
to contemporary initiatives in Aboriginal Self Determination. It will also explore its related
elements of autonomy, kinship, work ethic, respect, responsibility and resilience.
POLS 825.3 — 1/2(3S) - Political Studies
Topics in Northern Governance
An examination of selected topics in Northern Governance. Topics include issues of
Northern governance, politics, and policies of selected circumpolar countries; such as
regional governance, devolution, co-management, self-government and land claims,
resource development, Arctic sovereignty, climate change, and international cooperation.
POLS 828.3 — 1/2(3S) - Political Studies
Policy, Planning, and Evaluation in Northern Communities
This course has two objectives. The first objective is to provide students with an
understanding of various conceptual, theoretical, methodological, ethical, and political
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issues of relevance for policy and program planning, analysis and evaluation in northern
communities. The second objective is to provide students with an opportunity to produce
documents that are commonly used for policy and program planning, analysis and
evaluation in the governmental and non-governmental sectors in northern communities.
POLS 848.3 – 1/2 (3S) – Political Studies
Development Implementation at the Base – Monitoring and Development
This course is designed to introduce students and practitioners to Monitoring and
Evaluation models and techniques that can be applied to governmental programs and
projects at the national, provincial/regional and local levels. The goal is to sensitize
students to the challenges of M&E in different cultural settings. Local indigenous
communities draw on different values, patterns of leadership and behavioral norms than
is assumed within Western analytical frameworks. The course will draw on extensive
field-based research to offer a more appropriate Monitoring and Evaluation model for
development.
4.6 Graduate Seminar in Northern Governance and Development
The Seminar in Northern Governance and Development (NORD 990) is a requirement for
all M.N.G.D. students. To receive credit for this course, graduate students must attend
and contribute to the Centre seminar series. This program is directed by a Faculty
Coordinator who recommends to the Graduate Chair that credit for NORD 990 be granted
once all requirements have been met.
To meet seminar objectives and facilitate distance learning, a student in the Master of
Northern Governance and Development program is required to participate in the following:
a) an orientation session held on campus at the start of the program;
b) a two-day seminar related to the philosophies and practice of research; and
c) a poster presentation at an organized event, focused on results from the internship.
The poster may be presented at an event mutually agreed upon by the Faculty advisor
and the students, which may or may not occur in Saskatoon. The ICNGD will cover travel
costs of the orientation and poster sessions for northern students and faculty.
A number of guides, including one from the Media Access and Production group (EMAP)
offer direction on producing poster presentations for University of Saskatchewan students.
Students are responsible for paying the costs of producing a poster.
These activities will contribute to building relationships and opportunities for mentoring
between students and their faculty advisors as well as building a learning community
amongst students.
All M.N.G.D. students are required to attend the NORD 990 seminar and to present the
results of his/her research. Each student’s Faculty Advisor and second reader are
expected to attend student seminar presentations and to determine if the presentation is
satisfactory. Should the presentation be considered unsatisfactory, the student will be
required to repeat the presentation. The Faculty Advisor must inform the Graduate Chair
once this requirement is completed.
4.7 Orientation
An orientation session will be held for students at the University of Saskatchewan campus
in Saskatoon. This session will provide a context to students for their graduate program,
Master of Northern Governance and Development, while connecting them to the
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University. The orientation session will be an opportunity for students to interact with
faculty advisors and ICNGD members, the Graduate Chair, GAC and ICNGD staff as well
as other invited University officials.
The orientation session will familiarize students with the academic expectations around
their graduate program as well as the supports available for success; these may include
sessions on writing skills, analytical skills, library resources, information technology, etc.
but are not limited to these topics. Programming will also include opportunities for
relaxation and social gatherings.
4.8 Residency Requirements
There are no residency requirements.
4.9 Supervisory Responsibilities
The Graduate Affairs Committee (GAC)
The Graduate Affairs Committee (GAC) of the International Centre for Northern
Governance and Development will be responsible for overseeing the programs and
ensuring that it meets or exceeds standards set by the College of Graduate Studies and
Research (CGSR). The GAC will be formed consisting of 3 Centre members, serving two
year, renewable terms, who will meet annually to review the progress of students. The
Chair of the GAC (currently Dr. Bonita Beatty) for the ICNGD or his/her designate will
serve as program advisor for the Centre. The GAC chair will assist in resolving
differences and conflicts between students and Faculty Advisors, and will be responsible
for dealing with student appeals.
The GAC will be charged with overseeing all aspects of the operation of the graduate
program in the Centre and will administer the program according to the regulations of the
School and of the CGSR. The chair and members of the GAC will be appointed by the
Director of the Centre. Within its general mandate, the GAC is charged with the following
specific duties:
•
•
•
To make recommendations to the College of Graduate Studies and Research on
behalf of the International Centre for Northern governance and Development on all
applications for admission to graduate studies, graduate student programs of
study, and applications for University of Saskatchewan Graduate Scholarships;
To review annually the regulations of the ICNGD affecting graduate studies and to
recommend revisions of those regulations to the Centre; and,
To ensure that the commitments to equity are implemented.
The GAC Chair
The GAC chair is charged with the following specific duties:
• To call regular meetings of the GAC and to deal with policy, program, or university
student issues;
• To facilitate progress of students in their programs;
• To ensure that the Centre’s commitments to equity are met as they pertain to
graduate students;
• To assign faculty advisors to students, based on complementary research
interests;
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•
•
To deal with student appeals;
To report the activities of the GAC to faculty meetings of the Centre; and,
To ensure representation of the International Centre for Northern Governance and
Development at all faculty meetings of the College of Graduate Studies and
Research.
Faculty Advisor
Each student will be assigned a Faculty Advisor at the beginning of the program who will
mentor the student, ensure that the student completes the necessary program forms and
assist the student in establishing and completing a suitable research project to fulfill the
requirement for NORD 992 Project. Faculty advisors will be assigned by the GAC chair
and will be drawn primarily, but not exclusively, from ICNGD members.
4.10 Program of Studies
At the beginning of the program, the Faculty Advisor will be assigned by the Chair of the
Graduate Affairs Committee (GAC) to work with the student. The program of studies will
be completed by the Faculty Advisor with the student upon the student’s entry to the
program. Any changes made to the program of studies must be approved by the Chair of
the GAC and must be recorded in writing.
All required courses will be noted on each student’s program of studies. A full-time
M.N.G.D. student will normally complete the minimum course requirements, internship,
and the research project in sixteen months of full-time study.
The Centre will work with external funding sources within government and industry to
create internships for students. Placements will be determined by the Centre with a view
to matching students with faculty research projects and research needs identified by
industry, Aboriginal and Northern communities and organizations and government.
Students will normally begin their internship in May and complete it by the end of August.
Students must (notwithstanding unforeseen and exceptional circumstances) 1) participate
in a field component, which will typically (but not necessarily) involve week-long travel to
northern Scandinavia as part of NORD 837 2) complete all course work, 3) participate in
an internship and 4) complete a research project resulting in a paper of 10,000 to 12,000
words in length, exclusive of references, appendices and front matter, based on original
research carried out with Northern and Aboriginal communities. All program requirements
will be considered met once students have completed all above requirements and
submitted a satisfactory final research project that has approved by the student’s Faculty
Advisor and a designated second reader. The second reader can be any faculty member
with standing in the CGSR.
At the Master’s level, to retain standing, students must achieve a grade of at least 60% in
all graduate courses required for the degree and maintain an overall weighted average of
at least 70% in those courses. If the student fails to meet this standard, the GAC will
assess the student’s performance and determine an appropriate course of action. The
student may be permitted to retake a course or undertake other remedial work if, in the
opinion of the GAC, the overall performance of the student was otherwise satisfactory. If
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this is not the assessment of the GAC, the committee will recommend that the student
discontinue.
In some extraordinary cases there may be a need to consider allowing the student an
exception or an alternative course of action for the student to complete the degree. In
these cases the GAC chair will seek approval from the college of graduate studies.
4.11 Internship
Students will participate in an internship that is at minimum180 hours in length. The
ICNGD will find internship placements for students within industry, government or
Aboriginal organizations. The internship allows students to gain access to an educationalbased work experience and discovery around critical issues in Northern governance and
development while developing confidence, capacity and skills in professional leadership
and evaluation.
All graduate students are required to take the REB on-line instruction once they register
with the College of Graduate Studies and Research and prior to the internship.
Students along with their supervisors are also responsible to ensure that any ethics
requirements for the internship are met prior to beginning the internship and must indicate
the status of the ethics review in their project statement. Any changes to the internship
must be approved by the GAC Chair prior to being undertaken.
The internship provides 6 credit units to the overall program. Internships may take a
variety of forms including a modeling exercise, a case study, or evaluation of a
management practice or system. At the end of the internship, students are required to
produce a preliminary report, final report and reflective journal that will summarize the
work experience and be presented to the host institution (government/industry/Aboriginal
or Northern organization) of the student’s internship.
Students are not paid directly for the internship; funding from partners to support the
internship is passed on to students in the form of a scholarship, allotted at a rate of
$1000/month for 16 months for each student. As such, students are not considered
‘employees’ of the host institution. Liability issues thus remain the same as for any
University of Saskatchewan graduate student conducting field research.
4.12 Project – NORD 992
To complete the program, students will submit a research paper, limited to 10,000 to
12,000 words, exclusive of references, appendices and front matter. The topic of this
document will normally differ from that of the internship report and will include an abstract,
an introduction with background and rationale for the project, a literature review, some
original analysis or assessment, and conclusions.
General guidelines for format requirements are provided in the College of Graduate
Studies and Research On-Line Guide for Writing Electronic Theses, Projects, and
Dissertations, which is available at: http://grad.usask.ca/etd/.
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The Faculty Advisor will review the research paper and give feedback to the student. The
faculty advisor is a member of the centre that shares research expertise in the same area
as the student’s project topic and has agreed to act as the student’s academic guide.
Normally, the advisor will not review the research paper more than once before it is
submitted for grading. Once submitted, the research paper is graded by the Faculty
Advisor and a second reader selected by the Chair of the GAC or the designated program
advisor. The grade for the research paper is arrived at by consensus of the two markers.
If the two cannot come to consensus, the grade of the two markers is the average of their
assessments.
A bound copy of the research paper must be submitted to the Centre. Additionally, the
Centre requires electronic versions in pdf format as well as a CD.
Examples of research topics may include, but are not limited to;
The Role of Municipal Governments in the North
The Métis and Resource Development in Northwestern Saskatchewan
Northern Entrepreneurship
Participation in natural resources development and decision making in Canada and
Northern Saskatchewan and Duty to Consult and Environmental Impact Assessment
Effective Political Engagement in Saskatchewan
Communication and Engagement in the North
5. Resources
Financial: Students enrolling in the proposed Master’s program will be supported
primarily by external funding from industry, federal and provincial government sources.
Cameco has committed its support for eight (8) students a year for the next five (5)
years, with matching funds from the federal government through MITACS. We also
anticipate funding for four students per year from the research grant monies of center
members, as well PCIP funding from the University.
Cameco has also committed $200,000 to fund flights to research locations in northern
Sasaktchewan for graduate students and faculty over the next five years. In addition to
these funding sources, the program will have significant in-kind contributions from other
industry, federal provincial and municipal governments, Prince Albert Tribal Council
and Meadow Lake Tribal Council.
Finally, the provincial government provided financial support for the development of a
field school at the graduate level with Nordlands University in Norway as well as
$250,000 in 2010 and $1,000,000 in 2011 to support Centre activities, including the
M.N.G.D.
Faculty: Advisors and committee members for student advisor committees will be
drawn from Centre members. Consultations have taken place with the College of
Engineering, Arts, and Agriculture, and Departments of Geography, Native Studies and
Political Studies around commitments to financial, teaching and in-kind support for the
proposed program. Please see attached letters.
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Political Studies:
One existing course from Political Studies (POLS 825.3 Topics in Northern
Governance), in which M.N.G.D. students will receive first priority.
Two new courses in Political Studies (POLS 848.3 Development Implementation at the
Base: Minoring and Evaluation and POLS 828.3 Policy Planning, Analysis and
Evaluation in the North) developed for this program.
Native Studies:
One 3 credit course (NS 810.3 Aboriginal Determination Through MithoPimachesowin), regularized for this program, in which M.N.G.D students will receive
first priority.
Ron and Jane Graham Centre for Communication:
A 3 credit course (NORD 836.3 Strategic Communications for Northern Development)
developed by the Ron and Jane Graham Centre for Communication for this program.
Department of Bioresource Policy, Business & Economics
One 3 credit course (NORD 837.3 Northern Resource Economics and Policy)
developed for this program.
Below is a list of current Centre members:
Name
Greg Poelzer
Alec Aitken
Bonita Beatty
Loleen Berdahl
Lalita Bharadwaj
Robert Bone
Keith Carlson
Ken Coates
Douglas A. Clark
Joseph Garcea
Hayley Hesseln
Eric Howe
Mark Johnston
Tom Molloy
Bram Noble
Bob Patrick
Peter Phillips
Maureen Reed
Lee Swanson
Department
Political Studies
Geography & Planning
Native Studies
Political Studies
Nursing
Geography & Planning (Professor Emeritus)
History
Dean of Arts University of Waterloo
Department of Geography and Planning, School
of Environment and Sustainability
Political Studies
Bioresources, Policy, Business and Economics.
Arts and Science
Agriculture and
Bioresources
Economics
Arts and Science
Senior Research Scientist
Saskatchewan
Research Council
land claim settlement expert
Consultant
Department of Geography and Planning, and Arts and Sciences
School of Environment and Sustainability
Department of Geography and Planning, and Arts and Sciences
School of Environment and Sustainability
Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Graduate Studies
Policy
and Research
School of Environment and Sustainability,
Arts and Science
Department of Geography
Department of Management and Marketing
Edwards School of
Business
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Arts and Science
Arts and Science
Arts and Science
Arts and Science
Nursing
Arts and Science
Arts and Science
Arts
Arts and Science
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Ryan Walker
Warren Weir
Karla Jessen Williamson
Karen Tanino
Cecil Chabot
André Légaré
Ken Van Rees
Nola Buhr
Lois Berry
Lorna Butler
John Moffet
Jeannie Wills
Department of Geography and Planning
College of Arts and
Science
Dean of Instruction
Nicola Valley
Institute of
Technology (NVIT):
Educational Foundations
Education
Plant Sciences
College of
Agriculture and
Bioresource
University of Ottawa, History Department
Arts
Chief Negotiator on Aboriginal Land Claims and Consultant
on Self-Government
Professor and Agri-Food Innovation Chair in Agriculture and
Agroforestry and Afforestation
Bioresources
Professor, PotashCorp Enhancement Chair for
Edwards School of
Saskatchewan Enterprise
Business
Assistant Professor and Acting Associate Dean Nursing
North and North-Western Saskatchewan
Campus Rural and Remote Engagement
Professor and Dean
Nursing
Ron and Jane Graham Centre for the Study of Engineering
Communication
Ron and Jane Graham Centre for the Study of Engineering
Communication
Field Component:
The field component can be attached to any one of the required courses, but will normally
be part of NORD 837.3. The field component has been delivered for the past three years
through the ICNGD and Political Studies (as POLS 824.3) and as part of a collaboration
with the University of Nordland and University of Tromso (Norway) and with participation
from Umeå University (Sweden). Nordland University provides in-kind supports to facilitate
the exchange course.
6. Relationships and Impact of implementation
We have met with leaders from eleven commitment areas in the University’s Second
Integrated Plan in preparation of our successful proposal to PCIP in October, 2009. In
addition, the Centre completed a review process with the Subcommittee on Centres around
the changes in the Centre’s mandate.
The Centre submitted a Notice of intent for this proposed program, to the Planning and
Priorities Committee of Council and received this response:
“The proposed program was viewed potentially as a flagship program, which could set
the university apart through its multidisciplinary approach to issues of governance and
development related to the economy, environment and social and health issues in the
north. “
Consultations with the Department of Information Technology Services has been completed
with no additional resources being requested at this time (consultation form attached).
Consultation with the Registrar, and Library and Financial Services Division have been
complete (see forms attached)
Consultations with Facilities Management and the Vice-Dean, social sciences Division,
college of Arts and Science, around physical space requirements have been completed and
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will result in a relocation of the ICNGD, due to increased staff that will be hired to support
the Centre and this proposed program. This space has been identified and process is
currently being negotiated.
7. Budget - attached
Related Documentation
- support letters attached
- letters of membership expectations [available separately]
Consultation Forms [available separately]
• Consultation with Registrar Form
• Course Proposal Forms
• Information Technology Requirements Form
• Library Requirements form
• Physical Resource Requirements
Acknowledgements
We would like to extend our appreciation to all partners, Centre members, and staff who have
reinvigorated the work of the Centre. We are grateful to our funders who have provided
unparalleled opportunities for our students and researchers. We appreciate the careful work
of University faculty who have reviewed this proposal and offered constructive suggestions for
improvement. Finally, we thank the staff at the Centre without whose commitment and
intensive work, this proposal would not have been completed.
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Master's Degree Budget
Revenue:
2011‐2012
2012‐13
$ ‐
2013‐14
$ ‐
NOTES (pertaining to 2011‐12)
Province of Saskatchewan
Cameco
MITACS
4 students x $20,000 +$112,000 $ 192,500.00 $ 200,200.00 $ 208,208.00 student and program support costs $ 92,000.00 $ 95,680.00 $ 99,507.20 8 students x $11,500
$ 60,000.00 $ 62,400.00 $ 64,896.00 8 students x $7,500
Total Revenues
$ 344,500.00
$ 358,280.00
$ 372,611.20
$ 13,000.00
$ 13,520.00
$ 14,060.80
$ 5,000.00
.8 Program Officer (Salary + Benefits)
$ 63,000.00
Co‐Director Northern Programs course release
$ 6,500.00
$ 5,200.00
$ 5,408.00
$ 65,520.00
$ 68,140.80 Audra Krueger
$ 6,760.00
Travel $ 17,000.00
$ 17,680.00
$ 7,030.40 Bonita Beatty
Support International Partnerships/Course Development $ 18,387.20 Support Subtotal
$ 104,500.00
$ 108,680.00
$ 113,027.20
Graduate Student Internship and Scholarship Support
(10‐12 students)
$ 240,000.00 $ 249,600.00 $ 259,584.00
Total Expenses $ 344,500.00
Expenses:
Administration:
Course Instruction (two courses)
Communications and Marketing
$ 358,280.00
$ 372,611.20
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APPENDIX B
Letters of Support
for the
Master of Northern Governance and Development
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Mr. Peter MacKinnon, President
(niversitv of Saskatchewan
1 07 Administration Place
SASKATOO’ SK S7N 5A2
Dear Mr. MacKimmn:
I am pleased to confirm that we will provide S250000 to support the international
Centre for Northern Governance and Development.
As Dr. Poelzer indicated in his grant submission, the provincial North is crucial to the
provinces economic future An important feature of that is building capacity in the
North As the Ministry of First Nations and Métis Rclatinns works to ensure that fust
Nations. Métis and northern peoples have opportunities to participate in and benefit
from economic and social development in the North, I expect that this project vili
develop information exchanges that engage the Ministry.
I am very pleased that we are able to partner with the university to support this projeat.
I understand the university has committed direct funding support of S300.000 over
three years that will be triggered by the province’s funding and that the university is
providing over $5 million of in-kind support, as ell.
Certainly, this project represents a fine example of an engaged universit.
Rob Norris
‘nourable Bill Hutchinson. Miniscn First Natmus uid hn Rr: n
on rn e. l)eputv \lnster. First \ttiflS ud \Ietis Reatiou
(ji g Poelzcr, Director, Internattonal
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College of(raduate Studies and Research
Graduate Programs Committee
Re:)tastersjçgejn tsprthgrg Go ernanjeaDe eiqp!pcnL, NeProgam Prqpgl
Dear I)r. Marion.
Please accept this letter a’ confirmation of the College of Arts and Science’s support 11w the
proposed Masters degree in Northern Go ernance and l)e elopment.
The College of Arts and Science, and the Social Science l)nision in particular. has been a drher of
the ICNGD’s aeti’.ities in general and of this initiatiie in particular. We feel that it fits
ie1l into
the College’s strategic plans, particularly as relates to Aboriginal engagement and
internationalintion. The initiati4e has also receied strong support and commitment from
participating departments including Geograph>. Nathe Studies and Political Studies.
As an example of our support. die College has allocated six offices and a classroom
space conference room in Kirk Hall to the International Centre for Northern (ioernance and
1)tn elopment.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have additional questions regarding the (‘ollege’s
commitment to this e’cciting and innosathe program. We look forward to its approval and
implementation.
Sincerel>.
Peter Stoicheff
Ikan and Professor
PSavid
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Ilarle> I)ielinon. ice-l)ean Social Science’.
Dean, College of Aria & Science
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Fo: College of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Programs Committee
Re: Master s in Northern Go ernance and I)evelopment. New Program Proposal
Dear I)r. Marion.
Please be advised that the Department of Political Studies has committed to offering
POLS 828.3: Policy, Planning, and Evaluation in Northern Communities as part of the
Master’s of Northern Governance and Development. This course is being offered
first and foremost for the MNGD, and MNGD students will have first priority in
registering. Should additional seats be available, the course will be made available
to Political Studies students, and then to students from other departments.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Dr. Joe Garcea
Department Head
Political Studies
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To: College of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Programs Committee
Re: Master’s in Northern Governance and Development, New Program Proposal
Dear Dr. Marion,
Please be advised that the Department of Native Studies has committed to offering
NS 810.3: Aboriginal SeffDetermination through Mitho-Pimachesowin (Ability to
Make a Good Living) as part of the Master’s of Northern Governance and
Development This course is being offered for the MNGD, and MNGD students will
have first priority in reglsterln Should additional seats be available, the course
will be made available to Native Studies students, and then to students from other
departments.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Dr. Winona Wheeler
Department Head
Native Studies
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April 6.2011
Dr. Gre Poelier
Director
International Centre for Northern Go ernance and I)evelopment
lni ersit ol Saskatchean
Dear Greg,
Please accept this as confirmation of Northlands College partnership in the Masters in
Northern Governance and Development proposal. We are pleased to prox ide support for the
program and the students. In particular we will provide videoconfirencing technology and
facilities in order that northern Saskatchewan students may participate remotely.
Thank you Rr including us in this exciting new opportunity thr northerners.
Best Regards
G1ens Pluni
Senior tni ersitx Coordinator
SN-
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EDWARDS
H(O1 OF BUSINESS
October 29, 2009
Dear POP members,
As you are aware, the Edwards School of Business prepares business graduates for the challenges that
lie ahead. The relationship is very simple: the better we can deliver on the business of a business
education, the better we can prepare students. As this is realized, organizations and industries that
employ Edwards graduates will outperform others around the world. In order to achieve this goal, iris
imperative that the Edwards School of Business utilize strategic partnerships and develop strong
relationships within the University of Saskatchewan.
Over the past year, The Edwards School of Business has developed a strong working relationship with
not only the International Centre for Northern Governance and Development, but with its Northern
stakeholders as well. Edwards School of Business had faculty members participate in the Centre’s
Northern Entrepreneur workshop on March 2 and 3, 2009 which brought in a variety of Northern and
First Nations communities together to discuss and collaborate on Northern Entrepreneurship training,
studies, and issues.
The Edwards School of Business is already a leader in the provision of Aboriginal education, and we are
excited about the prospect of strengthening our partnership with the International Centre for Northern
Governance and Development with the proposed Master’s Degree in Northern Governance and
Development, the Iaddering for success (BA in Northern Studies) and community directed research
programs and initiatives the Centre has developed. These initiatives align well with our strategic plan
regarding nnnvativr hsrnr s ur’ culerm development and implementation
The Edwards School of Business recognizes the importance of the International Centre for Northern
Governance and Development’s proposed initiatives and is both supportive and enthusiastic about a
cntrnued long term partnership in delivering relevant programs and services. The Centre will play an
mportant role in improving access to quality education and training while optimizing the use of
avalabie resources for maximized learning opportunities for Aboriginal and Northern peoples, in a
collat’orative ann cooperative context.
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Edwards School of 3usness
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Attention Jean Goldie
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Limsersirv or Saskatchewan
105 Idministratron Place
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Ri. I xptcssion of Support for I he htemational ( entre for Northern (w rer’ anti. cud Delqpment
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I his is an expression of support for the work that the Intern’ilionai ( entre tot Northern
(Joscinatice and Des elopment is engaged in relating to its paitnerchip with Northern rod Shoriginal
c immunities in Saskatchewan On Januart 26, 2009, t attended an l( (it) planmng forum et the
mis ci sits of Saskatchewan to pro’ ide guidance and direction on its ‘uture research and des elopmcnt
imtiat ses I lie mai w priorities I identified ins oR ed capacity huildin
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northern MLIC cc nnitmiues, including hef p with infrastructural deselopment. Northern comInunities
are remote and isolated trom urban sers ices and often lack infrastructure hecause of social issues and
los education luck. Band sssrcms hase limited resources, time at upacits and are fiuced to d i tort
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serves 35 member communities across the Northern Administratio
provincial and
Saskatchewan. Its mandate is to advocate and negotiate with the local,
changes in
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federal governments on behalf of its member communities. and to
order to enhance the quality of life for northern people.
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New North has already developed a mutually beneficial partnership with the
part of the
Centre for Northern Governance and Development (ICNGD) New North was
and
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Centre’s stakeholder meeting and was able to provide input rnto the Center goals
es in the
mandate. The Center has facilitated a number of fruitful exchanges of best practic
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North. In February New North met with a delegation of Russian Indige
s travelled
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their
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to Lac La Ronge to meet with New North and other Northern organi
excited to
Norwegian perspectives on governance and development. New North is
participate in these types of exchanges.
playing an
New North shares many of the same goals as the Centre and sees the Centre
Northern
for
important role in furthering new North’s objective of improved quality of life
peoples.
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New North is fully supportive of the International Contre for Northorn Govern
of wealth
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Development and is enthusiastic about a long-term partnership around
creation research Northern development arid gover nance
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Goorplid Jolibois,
Chair
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PRINCE ALBERT GRAND COUNCIL
Main Office
Chief Joseph Custer Reserve #201, P0 Box 2350
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Avenue West, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan SÔV 671
Phone: (306) 953-7200 Fax: (306) 764-6272
October 27, 2009
Jean Gotdie
Institutional Planning and Assessment
2nd Floor Administration ButWing
University of Saskatchewan
105 Administration Place
Saskatoon, 5K SIN 5A2
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a support letter for the International Centre for Northern Governance and
Development and its focus on northern Saskatchewan. As Grand Chief of the Prince
Albert Grand Council, I have been involved with the developmental work of the
Centre. In January 2009, 1 attended a planning meeting in Saskatoon where I spoke on
the importance of education and development, for the northern communities, Young
people need training and employment and unfortunately. most of the training is in
large urban centers. However, with the cuts in post secondary funding, the high costs
of living in the cities, and cultural problems, most of the youth enci up dropping out of
5chool. We need to look at partnerships with accredited training institutions that can
provide accredited training in the communities applicable to employment Some ideas
could be to pilot technical and other trades programs, but either way, it is vital for
the northern First Nations and Métis to be part of the planning.
In February 2009, Chief Guy Lariviere from the Meadow Lake Tribal Counci ano I were
able to accompany Greg Poetzer, Hayley Hessein, and Bon;ta 8eatt on a quick trip to
meet with severaL Nordtc Un;versines (iJmea. Sweden, bode Norwayi and government
agencies to discuss potentat joint partnerships in northern development and :ra’ning
had the pleasure of meettng with Canadian Ambassador for Sweden Aiexandra
Volkotf, with whom I had met before with our PA Model Forest Project.
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Hatchet Lake
Peter Bahatyrre
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Montreal Lake
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Shoal Lake
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I was very happy to hear that she was in full support of the irntiatives chat we were
working on. I also hosted an Indtgenous Russian detegatiori from Eastern Siberia (Sakha
Republic or Yakutia) and Moscow who were on their way to visit La Ronge arid
Southend Reindeer as part of a short northern visit, So we have been busy and I hope
that we can buiLd on the work we have done and implement more of the northern
development initiatives that we had planned,
Sincerely,
A
Grand Chief Ron Michet
PRINCE ALBERT GRAND COUNCIL
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Lac La Ronge
Stus)eon Lake
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Gumberland House
Sledc Lake
Hatchet Lake
Montreal Lake
James Smith
Shoal Lake
Red Earth
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L4ac La Ronge
Indian Band
Dear Sir/Madam:
Lac La Ronge Indian Band is pleased to support the International centre for Northern Governance and
Development in its proposal for reinvigorating the Centre with a mandate for area of Northern
governance and development. The Centre’s goals and objectives are shared by Lac La Ronge Indian
Band and we have confidence in the leadership and the supportive approach taken by the Centre.
We have seen the positive impact of the BA. in Northern Studies; in 2008, we were proud to count our
Band members among the first cohort in Canada to graduate from this international program. The
success of this program lies in the innovative delivery that permits Northern students to remain close to
their communities to complete their degree. Graduates of the B.A. in Northern Studies and other
programs being proposed by the international Centre for Northern Governance and Development have
great employment potential for addressing the many needs in our community, as well as the labour
market in Northern Saskatchewan and the entire province.
We are prepared to commit financial and inkind contributions for the BA. in Northern Studies, to cover
tuition, books and monthly student support for ten students per year in a two year program, up to a
maximum of $150,000 annually.
We anticipate that the Masters program being proposed by the Centre would be of interest to our
community; we estimate an annual enrolment of up to four students per year. This program offers our
community the opportunity to train professionals and prepare the next generation of leadership to
tackle issues of economic development, health, environmental management, and governance.
Lac La Ronge Indian Band looks forward to continuing being part of this exciting initiative, This past
March, the Centre facilitated a meeting with Russian Indigenous partners on the challenges of local
governance in the North. In August, Norwegians visited kitsaki Management Limited Partnership who
manage our community’s economic development. We look forward to working with the Centre to
further shared goals of improving the quality of life for the members of Lac La Ronge Indian Band a’d
meet the needs identified by Northern stakeholders.
The graduates of the Centre’s programs will be employed in our communities in the fields such as
environmental management, business, and governance and policy, There is a pressing need for trained
people in our communities. We want to employ our own people who will stay in the North. Building on
current investments, the Centre promises an innovative vehicle to ensure the expansion o successful
programs in the North for Northerners.
Sincere,
Chief Tammy.CokSearson
LACLARONGE1NDIANBAND
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CANOE LAKE CREE FIRST NATION
Phone: (3O)S29-2150
Fai: (306) 829-2101
c1fenti.saskteLnet
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Canoe Narrows, SK
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December 2, 2009
Canoe Lake Cree First Nation extends Its support for the initiatives of the international Centre
for Northern Governance and Development
Canoe Lake Cree First Nation has already benefitted from its relationship with the Centre. This
past spring, 1 represented Meadow Lake Tribal Council
1 as part of a delegation organized by
the Centre that traveled to Norway and Sweden t a share experiences on Northern
governance and development issues and to determine priorities for research and educational
cooperation between Northern Saskatchewan and Scandinavia. The Centre’s goals and
objectives are shared by Canoe Lake Cree First Nation and we have confidence In the
leadership arid the approach taken by the Centre.
The BA in Northern Studies and other programs being proposed by the Centre offer
opportunities far our community members to become employed In the economy and
development of Northern Saskatchewan Trained people from our own community enhance
our leadership, putting us in a better position to participate in the larger development and
economy involving the North. We are prepared to commit financial support to cover tuition,
books and monthly student support for four students per year, for the LA. In Northern
Studies program, delivered by the University of Saskatchewan in partnership with Northlands
College. This level of support totals about $60,000 per year.
Our graduates of the Centre’s programs will be employed in our communities. We need
trained people in our communities and we want to employ our own people who will stay In
the North.
Canoe Lake Cree First Nation looks foiard to working with the Centre to mprove the auality
of life for the members o our community and to help build new economic opportunities in
the North
Sincerely,
Chief uv Lariviere
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Sn e its nepti ii, the Schoc of Enironment and Sasta rab I ty has had a marinate whi h
emphasiies the reaSon of partnerships both w thin and beyor d the a ipus commun ty
I tt e Schoo s most product ye partnersh ps to dat. [as been wit[ the lnterr at ana
Centre for Northern (lavernarce and DeeIopment, and students n the S hon nave had thn
pportur ity to part cipate in fin d ourses offered by the Centre Further nore Dr 0mg Poe
tIm SJ nol, a a h
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has recently eommitte I time to a low Majroen Reed, a p ofessor in the ShooI to ervn as
Co Director of Research for the Centre, further strengthening the partnersnip aetween tie
two entities.
The nitiatives proposed by the Centre will permit further strengthening of this partnership.
As several researchers in the School focus on northern issues, the expertise available in the
Centre will allow for research linkages and collaborations which otherwise would not be pos
‘dble In addition, the Centre s fostering of international collaboration w,ll al ow Uriidersity of
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r e Centre is pianniny a wurksrup, tu take place iii Janudry 2010 c ustab is’i u laburat e
eseareh initial es betweer the Dr iers ty of Saskatchewan aad Limea Lr vets ty r Sweder
lso, the communitydirected research program proposed b the Centre s j particular nter
r St as Knowledge translation s rnportant to the Scnooi. Coerses offemd as part t e Mas
er of Arts in Northern (lover ance and Deve opment degree wi I likely pruvid aloe to mar y
of the graduate students in the Sehooi.
lr September 2009. the Shool of Enironrnent and Sustainabil ty hosted a workshop which
to used on potential resource deelopmer I n northwest Saskatchewan. Dr. Poelier sup
ported and participated in this workshop. By bringing ogether stakeholders from ncrthe n
o nmunrties, governmer i, acanemia. ana no stry, the Scna was aole to create a olleg ai
I rue for the Sharing of perspectives and ideas. The initiatices proposed by the Centre wi i
cute similar opportunities, allowing Un versity of Sas itchowan esearehers It llaborat
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APPENDIX D
Motions for approval to recommend the New Program
Proposal for the Master of Northern Governance and
Development to APC
from the
Graduate Programs Committee
and the
Graduate Executive Committee
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UNIvERsITY OF
SAsIc&TcHEwAN
college of Graduate Studies and Research
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Greg Pocizer, Director, International Centre for Northern Governance and
Development
CC:
Maureen Reed, Co-Director, International Centre for Northern
Governance and Development; Trever Crowe, Associate Dean (CGSR)
Audra Krueger, Program Officer, International Centre for Northern
Governance and Development
FROM:
Gregory Marion, Chair
Graduate Programs Committee, College of Graduate Studies and Research
DATE:
April 20, 2011
RE:
Master of Northern Governance and Development, New Program Proposal
At its meeting on April 19, 2011, the Programs Committee of the College of Graduate
Studies and Research considered the revised program proposal for a Master of Northern
Governance and Development. The committee appreciated the effort made by the Centre
to address concerns brought to your attention in late March 2011. The Committee has voted
in favour of recommending the program proposal to the Executive Committee of the
College of Graduate Studies and Research for their consideration pending the following
minor revisions:
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Item 4.2 of the proposal (your p. 9) states that “Applicants should have adequate
training to pursue graduate studies in northern governance and development.” The
committee asks that you remove this statement entirely. It is assumed that your
internal vetting process will determine whether or not a student applying for the
program possesses “adequate training.
•
Re: NORD 990 the proposal mentions a 2-day Orientation Seminar in the fall and a
2-day Seminar on Research in the winter term (your pp. 11 -12) but later in the
document——specifically in your outline for the NORD 990 seminar—details are only
provided concerning the fall offering. The committee is unclear as to when, where,
and how the 2-day focus on research will unfold, and especially in the context of the
following comment: NORD 990 orieiitation introduces student to concepts and
practices of social science research methodology”;
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•
In your response memo you clarified the distinction between NORD 850.6
Internship and NORD 992.0
Project, but the committee asks that you consider
deleting the following phrases (p. 13 of the revised document): “research results
generated” and (p. 18 of the revised document): “This document will differ in format
and substance from the internship report.” In the case of the later phrase, the
Committee suggests the following wording: “The topic of this document will
normally differ from that of the internship report and will include an abstract
Please
make the identical change in the course outline for NORD 992.
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Please also note you indicate that NORD 992 is to be taken only in the fmal two
terms of a student’s program. It is, however, now necessary that all project-based
degree students maintain continuous enrolment in 992 courses (this change was
instituted so that “992 Project” and “994 Thesis” are treated identically across the
University).
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As stipulated in the committee’s previous memo, NORI) 838.3
Northern
Governance and Development Directed Readings in Northern Governance and
Development cannot be approved. The Committee recommends that when necessary
and appropriate, “Directed Readings” courses be developed as a NORD 898.3. It
might be easiest, at this stage, to remove all references to NORD 838.
•
Certain typos still remain (e.g. NORS 990, you p. 13; as well, a couple of names are
misspelled in the “list of current Centre members”).
•
There is still a disconnect between the information provided on the GSR 400.1 form
for NORD 836 and the course syllabus. The disconnect relates to the “three 2-day
seminars” in the one and the one two-day and one four-day modules in the other (note
the spelling “moduele” should be corrected. Again with respect to the syllabus for
NORD 836, please change the wording that requests students to “come and see your
instructor”: not an easy option given the delivery model.
•
Please ensure that a statement pertaining to “academic dishonesty” makes it into
each course syllabus.
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Please contact Trever Crowe directly (copying me and Lorrie Sorowski) to confirm that
these changes have been made so that the New Program Proposal for the Master of
Northern Governance and Development in the International Centre for Northern
Governance and Development can be forwarded to the Executive Committee of the
College of Graduate Studies and Research for their consideration. The Executive
Committee next meets on Thursday April 21, 2011, and hence the “turn-around” time is
tight.
Sincerely.
/;f4&
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Trever Crowe for Gregory Marion, Chair
Graduate Programs Committee, College of Graduate Studies and Research
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New Program Proposal
Master of Northern Governance and Development in the International
Centre for Northern Governance and Development
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Excerpts from the Graduate Programs Committee and the Graduate Executive Committee Minutes
Graduate Programs Committee Minutes
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April 19, 2011
MOTION: the Graduate Programs Committee of the College of Graduate Studies and Research
recommends the approval of the New Program Proposal for the Master of Northern Governance and
Development to the Graduate Executive Committee pending changes as stipulated*. M.Qureshi/G.Putz.
All in favour. Carried.
th,
*(changes stipulated in April 20
2011 memo from Gregory Marion to ICNGD and addressed by unit in
revised proposal submitted for Graduate Executive Committee review)
Graduate Executive Committee Minutes
4.1
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April 21, 2011
MASTER of NORTHERN GOVERNANCE and DEVELOPMENT
This proposal was received and forwarded to the Executive Committee members late in the day
prior to this meeting. Members were concerned that this is not sufficient time for everyone to
properly review the materials and adequately prepare for the meeting. Greg Marion reviewed the
history of the proposal and explained why the final document was so late in coming before the
committee for decision. He also noted that this proposal aligns closely with the institution’s
priorities, and, it presents a model of community and industry engagement in both development
and delivery. There are students currently in their first year of this program, but officially registered
in the Master of Political Studies program. It was intended for these students to transfer to the
Master of Northern Governance and Development program this coming fall. If a decision on this
program is deferred to the May meeting, it is possible that it may not complete the Academic
Priorities Committee (APC) approval process before the end of June. As a result, the students will
have to remain in a “holding program” until mid-fall. Although members were sympathetic, the
obligation of ensuring due diligence, particularly since the changes in the approval process
whereby new program proposals go directly from the Executive Committee to APC, bypassing
Graduate Council, remained a concern. Most members did not feel they had adequate time to
review the material to offer an informed decision. For that reason, members agreed they would
discuss the proposal at the meeting, but defer taking a final vote until early the following week.
This would provide additional time for those who wanted to review the materials more thoroughly
prior to voting.
Greg Marion gave a brief overview of the program, which targets students who are residents in
northern Saskatchewan and who intend to remain in the north for employment reasons. This does
not preclude students from other locations from taking the program and currently there are two
international students from Russia as well as a non-northern domestic student in the program.
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There was a very high degree of communication, unheard of elsewhere in Canada, between the
proponents of the program and the people in the community.
The course work is delivered through distance education practices and a lot of attention has been
paid to simulating the classroom experience as much as possible. It is a project based master’s
program, with 24 credit units (c.u.) of course work, a project (0 c.u.) and an internship (0 c.u.). It is
a cohort based program, with 12 students, that runs for 16 months consecutively. The internship is
in the summer of the second year and is designed in concert with industry and government. There
is also a short study abroad component to the program and these two things are mandatory, This is
a new degree and the appropriate form has been completed and submitted to the Registrar’s
Office. Members’ discussion focused on two areas:
One member raised the concern that 24 c.u. is the minimum required for a project based master’s
program and perhaps we should be encouraging units to move beyond this. Murray Fulton noted it
also has both a project and an internship requirement, which could be considered as akin to 30 c.u.
Members agreed that it meets the requirement as proposed.
Members engaged in considerable discussion about the potential overlap of the work for the
project and for the internship. Ultimately the committee concluded that, like any other program,
it is responsibility of the student’s committee, supervisor, and grad chair to see that these are two
distinct bodies of work. Also noted was that the project is research based work, the internship is
experiential based and will result in a report that is reflective and linked back to the theoretical
concepts that the student has learned in class. Although one would expect some degree of
connectivity between these two things, there should not be significant overlap.
Motion: “That the proposed new MASTER of NORTHERN GOVERNANCE and DEVELOPMENTbe
recommended to the APCfor approval.”
Marion
/ Fulton
Abstain: M. Reed
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Carried