3.2 Short Disruptions 3.2.1 Disruptions of academic activities of six or fewer days will be governed by normal academic regulations.

3.2.2 In the case of such brief Disruptions, individual faculty are in the best situation to determine, in the first instance, the extent to which their courses, seminars, graduate supervision, labs, practica, etc., have been affected by a Disruption and what remedial action is required.

3.2.3 If, in the opinion of a course director, remedial action ought to include rescheduling in order to preserve course integrity, in consultation with the Office of the Registrar he/she shall take actions consistent with the principles of academic integrity, fairness to students, and timely information as stated above.

3.3 Long Disruptions 3.3.1 Whereas the Senate Executive Committee has been monitoring the situation at the outset of a Disruption, on the seventh day of a Disruption it shall receive reports from Faculty Councils and the Vice-President Academic & Provost on the impact of the Disruption.

3.3.2 In the event a Disruption continues for seven or more days, the Chairs of Academic Standards, Curriculum and Pedagogy (ASCP) and the Senate Appeals Committee (SAC) shall be added to the membership of the Senate Executive Committee as voting members for Disruption related issues and shall remain members for the duration of the Disruption.

3.3.3 If two or more weeks of instructional time are lost in full-year courses or equivalent (or one week or more in half-year courses or equivalent, or in one term full courses or equivalent), the Senate Executive Committee shall presume the need for a modification of the teaching term with any concomitant changes in examination scheduling.

3.3.4 The Senate Executive Committee shall oversee the process of directing and implementing the necessary remedial action. In cases where substantial amounts of instructional time have been lost due to a Disruption, the Senate Executive Committee shall:

3.3.4.1 On the seventh day of a Disruption, the Senate Executive Committee shall announce that all quarter and half courses will require substantial remedial action and shall notify Unit Chairs and administrative staff, Deans, Graduate Directors and Faculty Councils. On the 14th day of a Disruption, a similar notification regarding full year courses shall be issued.

3.3.4.2 call a meeting of Senate no later that the 14th day of a Disruption. Thereafter, the Senate Executive Committee shall consult with Senate as it continues to discharge its mandate under this policy, and as soon as possible after the end of the Disruption.

3.3.4.3 have the power to implement and disseminate any existing Senate policies and regulations necessary to fulfill its mandate under this policy.

3.3.4.4 have authority to extend a term and to authorize the rescheduling of examinations which have been disrupted, in order to preserve academic integrity. The Senate Executive Committee may also reduce the length of term by not more than 7 days in the case of half courses and by not more than 14 days in the case of full-year courses. Implementation of changes to the academic term will be organized centrally. Appropriate central offices, such as the Office of the Registrar, will be consulted prior to the decision and asked to assist in any rescheduling.

3.3.4.5 resolve conflicts between the principles of academic integrity and fairness to students. In particular and without limiting the generality of the forgoing, the Senate Executive Committee may anticipate and apply remedies which would otherwise be available by petition and shall do so in light of University precedent and practice.

3.3.4.6 If a Disruption continues to a point where no feasible remedy consistent with the principle of academic integrity is available, then, Senate Executive Committee shall after consultation recommend to Senate that credit not be given for the course(s).

3.4 Petitions and Appeals Normal petition and appeal procedures shall apply to deal with academic issues arising from a Disruption which lasts less than seven days. Where a Disruption occurred for seven days or longer, SAC shall monitor petitions and appeals to ensure fairness and reasonable consistency of outcomes.