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Additional Departmental Considerations 

For a full list of ADCs, please visit the Additional Departmental Considerations SharePoint site

Terms of Reference

Committee on Academic Personnel (COAP) is a standing committee advisory to the President and Vice-Chancellor:

  • Concerned with promotions, special increments, reappointment and tenure, and leaves and sabbaticals
  • To consider and recommend to Senate candidates for the distinction of `Professor Emeritus' who do not automatically qualify
  • Functions in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the University and the Trent University Faculty Association

Composition

  • Academic Administrator designated by the Provost (ex officio) - Chair
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  • 6 faculty members (two from each division)
  • 1 faculty member from either the School of Education and Professional Learning or the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing
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Terms of Reference revised December 2012

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