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               A M A L G A M A T I O N   B U L L E T I N
                        No. 8 - Nov. 22, 1996

To:    All Members of the Technical University of Nova Scotia and
       Dalhousie University
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After months of hard work, many pieces of the governance and administrative
structure of the amalgamated new university are in place.

The Technical University of Nova Scotia, after amalgamation with Dalhousie
University, will function as a College within the University. It will have
a governing structure to ensure that the College's programs and culture
continue to thrive. The Boards of TUNS and Dalhousie have approved the
terms of reference of the new College Board, which are included below. 

One of the roles of the College Board, which will be responsible to the
University Board, will be to ensure the continuance of co-operative working
relationships with the relevant community, professional and industry groups
served by the College's academic and research missions.

"We have a responsibility and a need for ensuring that communities that are
a part of TUNS continue to have a voice and maintain an interest in what we
do," says TUNS Board of Governors chair Andrew Eisenhauer. "This includes
our students, alumni, professional associations, associated universities
and industry partners. Our College Board will serve these unique interests
within the framework of the larger Dalhousie University community, to the
benefit of us all. One of its primary responsibilities will be to approve
the allocation of the College budget envelope."

The continuing involvement of many TUNS constituencies, including its
leaders, in the amalgamated institution are important to the future
well-being of the new University, says Allan Shaw, chair of Dalhousie's
Board of Governors.

"The College Board will play a key role in ensuring the continuance of
those things that are special about TUNS."

Shaw says that in doing so the College Board will enhance the amalgamated
University.

"Dalhousie recognizes the need for unique areas of the university to
develop and grow with the participation of their constituents. We encourage
units in the university, such as the law and medical schools, to cultivate
and build upon these relationships. The College will be no different in
that regard."

"The College has a group of truly enthusiastic leaders with whom it has
been a pleasure to work over these past months. They are dedicated to the
promotion of all that is special about TUNS within the University context.
This arrangement benefits us all. It has been a cornerstone upon which the
initial amalgamation agreement was signed."

One of the next steps in the amalgamation process is for the provincial
government to enact legislation that will enable the amalgamation to occur.
The legislation is expected to be introduced this week. Its passage will
represent another milestone in the amalgamation process.


APPROVED TERMS OF REFERENCE OF TUNS COLLEGE AND ITS BOARD
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The College is an academic unit of Dalhousie University bearing a unique
name, having a College Board and an Academic Council, comprising multiple
interrelated professional Faculties supported by local and university-wide
services, and headed by a Principal.

THE COLLEGE BOARD

1.    The College Board is responsible to the Dalhousie Board of Governors
for the successful operation of the College within the parameters
identified by these Terms of Reference or terms subsequently identified and
agreed upon by the two Boards.

2.    Subject to final approval of all appointments by the Dalhousie Board
of Governors, the College Board will recommend the appointment of twelve
members, including a total of six representatives from professional,
alumni, faculty and student groups and a further six members from the
general community.  The Dalhousie Board of Governors may appoint a further
five members of the College Board directly.  The Principal of the College
and the President of the University will be ex officio members of the
College Board.

3.    The College Board will select three representatives to the Dalhousie
Board, one of whom will be on the Executive Committee of the Dalhousie
Board.

4.    The Principal will be responsible to the College Board to provide
leadership to ensure the progress and vitality of the College.

5.    The Principal of the College will report to the President of
Dalhousie University and hold the rank of a Vice-President at Dalhousie.

6.    In accordance with the academic regulations of the Dalhousie Senate,
the College Board will be responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of
existing academic programs and will advise, champion and support new
program developments.

7.    The College Board will be responsible to ensure cooperative working
relationships with the relevant professional and industry groups served by
the College's academic and research programs either directly through the
College Board or through delegated responsibility to other College bodies
such as the Academic Council and/or the Faculties.

8.    The College Board will recommend appointment of the College Principal
and Deans in accordance with the policies and procedures of Dalhousie
University and Collective Agreements where they apply.  The Dalhousie
President or delegate will chair the Principal's selection committee.  The
College Principal will chair the Dean's selection committee.

9.    The College Board will receive reports on staff matters (new
appointments, sabbaticals, leaves, etc.) from College Faculties and
Departments in a manner consistent with similar practices of the Dalhousie
Board.

10.    The College Board will be responsible for planning the development
of the College's campus and it will recommend on College development
priorities.  The College Board will select a representative to the
Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Dalhousie Board, which Committee is
responsible for overseeing all campus development.  The physical
development of the College campus will be planned and executed within the
policies, procedures and priorities generally applicable to the entire
Dalhousie campus.

11.    The College Board will select a representative to the Finance and
Budget Committee of the Dalhousie Board which considers the Presidential
budget proposal prior to submission to the Dalhousie Board for final
approval.

12.    The College Board will approve the allocation of the budget envelope
(including any external funds specifically directed to or for the College)
provided by Dalhousie to the College.

13.    The College Board will participate in defining fundraising projects
for the College and will participate with the Dalhousie Board in
fundraising activities.

14.    The Principal will report all contracts, grants and awards received
by faculty, staff and students associated with the College to the College
Board.  The College will maintain a research office that will have the
responsibility to pursue, negotiate and approve research projects within
the framework of the policies and procedures of Dalhousie University.  The
Dalhousie University research officer will establish arrangements to
speedily expedite signature approval of College proposals.

NAME THAT COLLEGE
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All are invited to submit suggestions for the name of the new academic
entity that TUNS will become as a result of amalgamation. A committee has
been formed to receive your suggestions and to make a recommendation to the
Boards of Governors of both institutions. We would welcome all name
suggestions before Dec. 13, 1996, for an announcement in early 1997.

Please keep in mind the following points when formulating a name. The list
is not necessarily complete, nor is it in any order of priority.

* WEARABILITY: The name should stand the test of time.

* ACRONYM: An easy to remember and pleasant acronym is often very useful.

* MOTTO: TUNS' motto, when translated, is "work and talent."

* MISSION STATEMENT: TUNS' mission statement is "to contribute to the
development of Nova Scotia by providing high quality education, research
and community/industry collaboration in Architecture, Computer Science and
Engineering."

* AMALGAMATION AGREEMENT: The name should reflect the spirit of the
published agreement to amalgamate the two institutions.

* REFERENCE TO DALHOUSIE: The college/institute is a constituent part of
Dalhousie University.

* HISTORY: TUNS has a proud 90-year history, first as the Nova Scotia
Technical College and then as the Technical University of Nova Scotia.

* CULTURE: TUNS has its own culture with close working relationships
between students, faculty, staff, Senate and Board.

This is a very important challenge and you  are asked to give it serious
consideration. TUNS' new name will be important for its identity as a
leading technical college/institute.

Please forward your suggestions with comments to: Barbara Watt, Executive
Director, Department of Community Relations, Technical University of Nova
Scotia, P.O. Box 1000, Halifax, N.S. B3J 2X4  Fax: (902) 423-6409; e-mail:
wattb@tuns.ca