U.S. sanctions on Iran affecting Allard admissions process
As Iranian Allard applicants scramble to understand requirements in time, the university seems to offer few answers.
The Senate is UBC’s academic regulatory body. Composed of nearly 80 people, most of whom are faculty members and students, the Senate’s broad mandate includes approving academic program decisions (i.e. new courses, new programs, etc.) and admissions procedures, hearing academic misconduct appeals, and creating academic policies around issues like generative AI and academic freedom.
As Iranian Allard applicants scramble to understand requirements in time, the university seems to offer few answers.
The Senate is meeting for the first time this school year and entering a new triennial. On the agenda: a presentation on progress for the University's 2025-30 "Strategic Directions" and a motion on allowing faculty …