Senate Agenda - EXHIBIT IV - January 28, 2000

REPORT OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSITY PLANNING (SCUP)

FOR APPROVAL

Designated Chairs, Professorships and Faculty Fellowships

1. The Donald K. Jackson Chair in Entrepreneurship

Recommended: That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, through the Vice-Chancellor, the establishment of the Donald K. Jackson Chair in Entrepreneurship in the Richard Ivey School of Business as described below:

The Donald K. Jackson Chair in Entrepreneurship

In recognition of the Ivey Business School's commitment to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate leadership in the field of entrepreneurship, The University of Western Ontario is proud to establish, for a term of five years, the Donald K. Jackson Chair in Entrepreneurship at the Richard Ivey School of Business.

At the time of appointment, the appointee will be a member of the faculty of the Richard Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario and will have demonstrated specific expertise in the area of entrepreneurship. Preference will be given to individuals with an interest in business strategy and/or general management.

The responsibilities of the appointee will be to develop innovative research and teaching materials to broaden the dissemination of the School's unique teaching and research programs through the Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Growth. The IEIG's mission is to support and promote entrepreneurship in Canada through relevant and applied research, learning experiences and resources developed for entrepreneurs, students of entrepreneurship and mature organizations seeking ways to stimulate, implement, manage and sustain growth.

Through the teaching and research conducted by the Donald K. Jackson Chair in Entrepreneurship, the Institute will distinguish itself in Canada as the primary source of relevant, applied world-class research and understanding of growth in entrepreneurial organizations. Through a wide variety of educational media, the IEIG will also be instrumental in helping entrepreneurs achieve their growth potential and advancing an entrepreneurial culture.

Appointment to The Donald K. Jackson Chair in Entrepreneurship will be for a period of five years.

The appointee will be recommended by a selection committee constituted as follows:

The Dean of the Richard Ivey School of Business;
Associate Dean, Entrepreneurship;
Chair, Richard Ivey School of Business Advisory Board;
A faculty representative selected by the Dean.

Funding for the Chair will be provided by a generous term donation of $500,000 from Donald K. Jackson, MBA '67, paid at $100,000 per year over five years.



The funding will be used to provide salary support for the incumbent and to support the expenses of research and case writing. Within these general guidelines, the use of the funds should be as flexible as possible with the proviso that the incumbent will consult with the Dean of the Business School in determining the exact allocation.

2. George and Mary Turnbull Faculty Fellowship

Recommended: That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, through the Vice-Chancellor, the establishment of the George and Mary Turnbull Faculty Fellowship in the Richard Ivey School of Business as described below:

George and Mary Turnbull Faculty Fellowship

In recognition of the Ivey Business School's commitment to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate leadership in national and international business, the Richard Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario is proud to establish the George and Mary Turnbull Faculty Fellowship.

The objective of the George and Mary Turnbull Faculty Fellow is to retain at the Richard Ivey School of Business individuals who demonstrate leadership in national and international business.

Funding for the Faculty Fellowship will be provided by a generous donation of $500,000 from George (HBA'49) and Mary (BA'48) Turnbull, endowed at The University of Western Ontario. This donation will establish the George and Mary Turnbull Faculty Fellow in perpetuity.

The amount available for spending each year will be in accordance with the University's Investment Payout Policy (Policy 2.11) as it relates to endowed funding, and which may be amended from time to time. The Fellowship will be used to annually supplement the salary of a faculty member within the Richard Ivey School of Business.

The holder of the George and Mary Turnbull Faculty Fellow shall be selected on the recommendation of a Selection Committee constituted as follows:

The Dean of the Richard Ivey School of Business.
A faculty representative of the Richard Ivey School of Business, to be named by the Dean.

The Fellowship will be for a 3-year term, renewable at the discretion of the selection committee. The stipend provided to the holder of the Fellowship will terminate upon completion of the term.

3. Nortel Networks Director, Asian Management Institute

Recommended: That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, through the Vice-Chancellor, the establishment of a term-funded Chair to be known as the Nortel Networks Director, Asian Management Institute, as detailed below:

Nortel Networks Director, Asian Management Institute

In recognition of the Ivey Business School's commitment to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate leadership in business, The University of Western Ontario is proud to establish, for a term of five years, a Chair to be known as the Nortel Networks Director, Asian Management Institute.

At the time of appointment, the appointee will be a member of the faculty of the Richard Ivey School of Business at The University of Western Ontario. The responsibilities of the appointee will be to develop innovative research and teaching materials to broaden the dissemination of the School's unique teaching and research programs.

Appointments to the Nortel Networks Director, Asian Management Institute, will be for a period of five years beginning in the spring of 2000.



The appointee will be recommended by a selection committee constituted as follows:

The Dean of the Richard Ivey School Of Business
The Associate Dean of Human Resources, Richard Ivey School of Business
A faculty representative, to be named by the Dean

Funding for the Chair will be provided by a generous donation of $750,000 US from Nortel Networks, paid at $150,000 US per year over five years.

The funding will be used to provide salary support for the incumbent and to support the expenses of research and case writing. Within these general guidelines, the use of the funds should be as flexible as possible with the proviso that the incumbent will consult with the Associate Dean of Human Resources at the Business School in determining the exact allocation.

4. Earl H. Orser/London Life Faculty Fellowship

Recommended: That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, through the Vice-Chancellor, the establishment of the Earl H. Orser/London Life Faculty Fellowship in the Richard Ivey School of Business as described below:

Earl H. Orser/London Life Faculty Fellowship

In recognition of the Ivey Business School's commitment to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate leadership in business, The University of Western Ontario is proud to establish, for a term of four years, the Earl H. Orser/London Life Faculty Fellowship in the Richard Ivey School of Business, based on a generous donation from London Life of $89,000. In the fourth year, the Richard Ivey School of Business will provide the additional funds required for the fellowship from the Ivey Annual Fund donations to unrestricted research funds.

The funds will be held by the University for the exclusive use of Richard Ivey School of Business. The fund balance will earn interest in accordance with the University's Investment Payout Policy (Policy 2.11) as it relates to non-endowed funds, as may be amended from time to time.

The funding will be used to provide salary support for the incumbent and to support the expenses of research and case writing. Within these general guidelines, the use of the funds should be as flexible as possible with the proviso that the incumbent will consult with the Dean of the Richard Ivey School of Business in determining exact allocation.

The Ivey Business School will endeavour to make the appointment to the Fellowship as early as possible.

The appointee will be recommended by a selection committee constituted as follows:

The Dean, Richard Ivey School Of Business
The Associate Dean of Research, Richard Ivey School Of Business
A faculty representative to be named by the Dean

5. Louis Lagassé Family Faculty Fellowship

Recommended: That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, through the Vice-Chancellor, the establishment of the Louis Lagassé Family Faculty Fellowship in the Richard Ivey School of Business as described below:

Louis Lagassé Family Faculty Fellowship

In recognition of the Ivey Business School's commitment to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate leadership in national and international business, The University of Western Ontario is proud to establish, for a term of two years, the Louis Lagassé Family Faculty Fellowship, in either the Finance or Marketing teaching group, with a particular emphasis on entrepreneurship, as identified by the Richard Ivey School of Business.

Mr. Louis Lagassé has provided a donation of $100,000 to fund this Fellowship. The funds will be held by the University for the exclusive use of Richard Ivey School of Business and will be expended at $50,000 per year for the two year term of the Fellowship. The fund balance will earn interest in accordance with the University's Investment Payout Policy (Policy 2.11) as it relates to non-endowed funds, as may be amended from time to time.

The funding will be used to provide salary support for the incumbent. Within these general guidelines, the use of the funds should be as flexible as possible with the proviso that the incumbent will consult with the Dean of the Richard Ivey School of Business in determining the exact allocation.

The Ivey Business School will endeavour to make the appointment to the Fellowship as early as possible.

A selection committee constituted as follows will recommend the appointee:

The Dean, Richard Ivey School of Business
The Associate Dean of Research, Richard Ivey School of Business
A faculty representative, to be named by the Dean

FOR INFORMATION

Faculty Appointments by Gender

Departments are required to report annually, through the Deans, on the number of male and female applicants for regular full-time academic positions, as well as the number of males and females interviewed and subsequently appointed. This year, a new format has been adopted for the consolidated University report providing both historical and interinstitutional context. The report (attached as Appendix 1) originates in the Office of the Provost & Vice-President (Academic) and was prepared by Professor D. Janelle, Acting Assistant Vice-Provost (Faculty Affairs).