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Authorized form of name
York University (Toronto, Ont.). Faculty Council of Arts and Science
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Dates of existence
1963-
History
The Council was successor to the Faculty Council, and was established in 1963. It was the highest deliberative body in the faculty determining course content, hearing appeals of students on grades, establishing enrollment procedures and participating in related academic matters. In its early years, the faculty council was essential in establishing the academic programme of the university. Much of the Council' s work was carried out by Standing and ad-hoc committees, with the following being standing committees: Applications & Memorials, Examinations & Academic Standards, Examinations, Minor Research Grants, Scholarships and Undergraduate Studies committee. The ad-hoc committees included nominating, Schools ' Liaison and Length-of-term. It was succeeded in 1965 by the Council of the Faculty of Arts and Science.
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Final
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Full
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
2019/06/11 J. Grant. Creation.