Terms of Reference
Purpose
As part of the consultation process for developing the university鈥檚 bicentennial vision, this group is tasked with articulating a comprehensive vision for the future of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS) at Queen鈥檚 University. Within the context of the university鈥檚 financial challenges and national and global trends affecting AHSS fields, this vision should identify opportunities to strengthen these fields through research and teaching, addressing emerging challenges, and enhancing their contribution to academic excellence, societal engagement, and global impact.
Mandate
The group will:
- Assess the current state of AHSS disciplines at Queen鈥檚, including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Identify and analyze national and global trends and developments in AHSS in higher education.
- Engage with students, staff, and faculty to gather diverse perspectives on the future direction of AHSS at Queen鈥檚.
- Explore strategies to integrate AHSS with other disciplines, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to address complex societal challenges.
- Recommend initiatives to enhance the visibility, relevance, and sustainability of AHSS programs at Queen鈥檚.
Composition
The group will be selected by the Principal in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science and be composed of:
- Chair: An academic leader with expertise in AHSS.
- Faculty members representing a diverse range of AHSS disciplines.
- A graduate student and an undergraduate student from AHSS programs.
- A support staff member from the Office of the Principal.
Scope
The group will focus on:
- Academic programming, including curriculum innovation and pedagogy.
- Research priorities and funding strategies.
- Community engagement and partnerships, both local and global.
- Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and accessibility in AHSS.
- Technology and digital transformation in teaching and research.
- Financial sustainability and resource optimization.
Deliverable
The group will deliver a report to the Principal outlining the vision for AHSS at Queen鈥檚 to be considered as part of the development of the university鈥檚 Bicentennial Vision. A first draft of the report is due by June 1, 2025 and the final report is due by July 1, 2025.
Membership
- Julia Brook, Dan School of Drama and Music, Chair
- Scott MacKenzie, Film and Media
- Amitava Chowdhury, History
- Christine Sypnowich, Philosophy
- Sam McKegney, English Literature and Creative Writing
- Adnan Husain, Religious Studies
- Huw Lloyd-Ellis, Economics
- Ajay Agarwal, Geography and Planning
- Kate Harkness, Psychology
- St茅fanie von Hlatky, Political Studies
- Kat Bojic, Undergraduate student
- TBD, Graduate student
Contact
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