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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD 

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1974, 3172 ADMINISTRATION 

BUILDING, 7:30 P.M. 

OPEN SESSION 

Present: 

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Absent: 

In attendance: 

Jewett, P. 

Allen, D. I. 

Baird, D. A. 

Banister, E. W. 

Beirne, B. P. 

Blaney, J. P. 

Brown, R C. 

Burkie, E. 

Copes, P. 

Cook, C. L. 

Curzon, A. E. 

D'Auria, J. M. 

Dawson, A. J. 

Eliot Hurst, M. B. 

Ellis, J. F. 

Emniott, A. H. 

Funt, B. L. 

Hamilton, C. L. 

Hollibaugh, A. L. 

Ingram Ellis, B. R. 

Janssen, D. 

Latham, L. 

Norm, S. 

Rieckhoff, K. E. 

Sadleir, R.M.F.S. 

Smith, W.A.S. 

Sterling, T. D. 

Wideen, N. F. 

Wilson, B. C. 

Evans, H. M. 

Nagel, H. D. 

Norswortliy, R. 

Andrews, I. R. 

Caple, K. P. 

Cots, P. T. 

Daem, J. P. 

Doherty, P. H. 

Hindle, L. 

Jamieson, D. H. 

Mac

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herson, A. 

Seager, J. W. 

Swanard, E. H. 

Wheatley, J. 

Whitaker, I. 

Chairman 

Representing D. R. Birch 

Representing S. Aronoff 

Secretary 

Recording Secretary 

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1.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

The agenda was approved as circulated. 

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

E. Burkie referred to page 5 of the minutes, Section 1, "Elections 

for the New Board and New Senate" - subsection (a) and (b) - and requested 

that these subsections read 

"

...completed by April 15." 

E. Burkie also noted Motion 11 i) required adjustment to read, "The 

Secretary shall state the names of the persons elected, and reveal the votes 

recorded. The ballots may be destroyed within one semester of the announce- 

ment of the results. Recount may be requested within 10 days of the 

announcement of the results." 

It was agreed that these changes would be incorporated into the Rules 

of Senate. 

The minutes of the Open Session of October 7, 1974 were approved as 

adjusted. 

3.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 

There was no business arising from the minutes. 

4.

NOTICES OF MOTION 

Paner S.74-132 - Universities Act - Elections - Motion to Suspend Rule VIII 

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

1.

"That for the regular November meeting to permit 

of discussion and adoption of items pertaining to 

elections under Paper S.74--132, Senate suspend the 

'Rule VIII - Method of Amending - Alteration of 

these Rules of Senate shall require written notice 

at a regular meeting of Senate-prior to the meeting 

at which a vote on the proposed alteration is taken, 

which vote shall require an affirmative vote by two- 

thirds of the voting members present to carry. 

Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken. 

MOTION 1 TO SUSPEND 

RULES CARRIED 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by R. Brown, 

2.

"That Senate approve, as set forth in Paper S.74-132, 

the Rules of Senate under Rule IV - ELECTIONS." 

At this point formal 

voLe

on the proposal was undertaken and it was 

carried, but because of its :importance the Chairman considered that 

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although Motion 2 had received approval, it was desirable to provide 

opportunity for further discussion of the Rules with the possibility 

of introducing changes if desired. There being no objection from the 

assembly, Section IV of the Rules of Senate was considered subsection 

by subsection with opportunity for amendment. 

Section IV, A 1 a) and 1. b) were automatically adjusted on the 

basis of earlier agreed changes to the minutes to replace "by the end 

of April" with "by April 15th." 

Responding to a point of informati 

on,

P. Jewett considered this 

University's definition of a student to be acceptable for the purpose 

of the Universities Act for the particular purposes described, noting 

the special use of full time. 

E. Burkie asked that "he/she" replace the masculine pronouns in 

Sections D. 7 and D. 8. P. Jewett suggested that there be included 

at the beginning of the Rules of Senate the usual phraseology covering 

the use of the masculine/feminine terminology as referring to either 

or both, as appropriate. As there was indication that the terminology 

appeared only in these two clauses, the "he/she" form was accepted. 

A motion was proposed by E. Burkle, "That student tepresentatiVeS 

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on the Board and on the Senate receive academic credit for work done 

on these bodies," but the Chairman suggested the question should be 

considered by other appropriate bodies before presentation to Senate. 

The Dean of Arts agreed to plhce the matter on the agenda of the 

Faculty of Arts curriculum committee for consideration. The proposed 

motion was withdrawn by the mover. 

An amendment was moved by B. Wilson, seconded by I. Allen, 

"That Section C. 2. g) be altered to delete 

the word 'not."' 

The Chairman noted the proposal would necessitate the insertion 

of the word "not" in Section C. 3. b), and both items were before 

Senate. 

B. Wilson compared the duties and responsibiliti 

es

of lecturers 

to those assigned to demonstrators. He noted that, in accordance with 

the Universities Act, lecturers had faculty status and recommended 

that, due to the parallelism that exists, demonstrators and senior 

demonstrators should be entitle 

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to faculty status for the purposes 

of nominations and elections. Considerable debate ensued comparing 

appointment procedures duties and responsibilities of demonstrators 

to lecturers. 

Question was called on the amendment involving changes to C. 2. g) 

and to C. 3. b) , and a vote taken 

AMI.N1)MRN1' CAR RLED

U in favor 

1.0 opposed 

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An amendment was moved by B. Wilson, seconded by

Ellis,

"That Section G. 2. h) be altered to delete

the word 'not' And Section.G. 3. c) be

altered to include the word 'not.'"

K. Rieckhoff spoke in opposition to the amendment, expressing

his opinion that any alteration to the categorization of faculty

should receive prior consideration by faculty, with opportunity to

submit a recommendation. I. Allen, speaking in favor of the amendment,

Provided information related to the duties, responsibilities and

appointment procedures for the two categories of Faculty Associates.

S. Dawson considered the responsibility of the Associates was primarily

of an administrative nature and that within the Faculty there earlier

had not been acceptance.

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.

AMENDMENT FAILED

An amendment was moved by B. Burkl.e, seconded by A. Ilollibaugh,

to add a paragraph to Section K,

"Campaign spending of students competing for

positions on the Board and/or Senate shall

be limited to $25.00 per candidate. A

detailed list of expenditures must be sub-

mitted to the Registrar prior to the counting

of ballots."

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.

AMENDMENT FAILED

7 in favor

12 opposed

An amendment to add Item 6 to Section L was proposed by E. Burkie,

"Where both student positions on the Board become vacant and less than

four months remain in the unexpired terms at the time for call for

nominations, the designate of the Student Council shall be appointed

to the Board for time remainder of the term" The proposal was ruled to

contravene the Universities Act, and was withdrawn with a request that

a legal opinion he sought and report made to Senate.

The Chairman commented that the matter would be included in time

list of proposals to the government, along with a previously recorded

suggos tion regarding the selection of Alumni appointees.

Section

Item 5

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Question was called on Motion 2 as amended, and a vote taken. 

MOTION 2 AS AMENDED 

CARRIED 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by E. Burkle, 

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"That the Rules of Senate now approved 

under IV. ELECTIONS be effective immediately 

to supersede the previous rules on elections 

covered herein." 

Question was called on Motion 3, and a vote taken. 

MOTION 3 CARRIED 

The Chairman stated that suggestions would be brought forward to 

the January meeting of Senate for further consideration. 

5.

REPORT OF CHAIRMAN 

There was no report from the Chairman. 

6.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 

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1. Senate Committee on Non-Credit Instruction 

Pa p 

er S.74-131 - Report on Committee Activities - 

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Summer 1974 

Moved by J. Blaney, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That Senate ratify the courses approved by 

the Senate Committee on Non-Credit instructioh 

for offering during the Fall Semester 1974, as 

set forth in S.74-131: 

offered bKy 

Continuing Education 

& Faculty of Arts 

English Department 

Reading & Study Centre 

Reading & Study Centre 

Reading & Study Centre 

Reading & Study Centre 

Reading & Study Centre 

Continuing Education 

Continuing Education 

Communication Studies 

Continuing Education 

Con t.i.nu lug Education 

Library 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Course Title 

Solzhenitsyfl and The Soviet Past 

English 001 - Writing 

Reading & Study 001 - 8 wks. 

Reading & Study 001 - 4 wks. 

English Language Program 

Rapid Reading 

Typing 

Photographer's Eye (advanced) 

Documentary Film 

Video Vibes 

Introductory Ja p nese 

Intermediate 

Access to Into rni:t t jon 

"At Home" & Rehearsal 

Elementary 1)ance 

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Offered by 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts- Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Arts Centre 

Computing Centre 

Computing Centre 

Computing Centre 

Computing Centre 

Computing Centre 

Computing Centre 

Continuing Education 

Health Services 

Recreation Department 

Course Title 

Intermediate Dance 

Advanced Dance 

Super 8mm Film 

16mm Film 

Introduction to Video 

Continuing Video 

Aesthetics of Video 

Theatre Workshop 

Lighting Workshop 

Sceneshop Skills 

Audio Technical Skills 

Madrigal Singers 

Choir 

Voice Production & Sight Reading (beginning) 

Voice Production & Sight Reading (intermediate) 

Language of Music 

Beginning Recorder 

Intermediate Recorder 

Advanced Recorder 

Renaissance Ensemble 

Introduction to APL 

Introduction to SPSS 

Intermediate APL 

Introduction to WYLBUR 

Introduction to Software packages in the 

program library 

Computing Centre Orientation 

Photographer's Eye (beginning) 

First Aid. 

Recreation Courses." 

J. D'Auria objected to ratification after the fact and suggested the 

documentation should be circulated in advance of offering of courses. 

R. Sadleir noted that this Committee is being required to handle a 

rapidly increasing volume of work resulting from the University's interest 

in and the importance of continuing education in the area of Non-Credit 

Instruction. 

J. Blaney stated that the Committee was in the process of reformulat- 

ing its terms of reference and proposals for change would be forthcoming 

for Senate's consideration. 

L. Latham enquired regarding the opportunities for meiiihers of the 

community to attend lectures, and it was pointed out that space constr:i fnt:s 

limited participation to mdiv i.duai.s who have applied and 

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Question was called, and a vote taken. 

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2. Academic Planning Committee 

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Paper S.74-133 - Proposed Sociology and Anthropology Curriculum 

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by E. Burkie, 

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"That Senate approve, and recommend approval 

to the Board, the proposed Sociology.and 

Anthropology Curriculum, as set forth in 

S.74--133, including 

i)

The requirements for a Major in 

Sociology

ii)

The requirements for a Major in Anthropology 

iii) 

The requirements for a Joint Major in Sociology/Anthropology 

iv)

The requirements for Honors in 

Sociology

v)

The requirements for Honors in Anthropology 

vi)

The requirements for Joint Honors in Sociology/Anthropology 

vii) 

The requirements for a Minor in Anthropology 

viii) 

The requirements for a Minor in Sociology 

ix)

The following courses: 

S.A. 100-4 - Aspects of 

Canadian

Society 

S.A. 150-4 -,Introduction to Sociology 

S.A. 170-4 - Introduction to World Ethnography 

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S.A. 202-4 - Modern Industrial Society 

S.A. 203-4 - Race Relations 

S.A. 220-4 - Social Stratification 

S.A. 250-4 - Introduction to Sociological Theory 

S.A. 255-4 - Introduction to Social Research 

S.A. 260-4 - Individual and Society 

S.A. 270-4 - Anthropological Concepts 

S.A. 280-4 - Peasant Society 

S.A. 290-4 - Social Organization 

S.A. 300-4 - Canadian Social Structure 

S.A. 304-4 - Social Control 

S.A. 308-4 - Industrial Sociology 

S.A. 310-4 - Urban Sociology 

S.A. 312-4 - Formal Organizations 

S.A. 315-4 - Sociology of Leisure 

S.A. 320-4 - Sociology of Population Dynamics 

S.A. 321-4 - Social Movements 

S.A. 322-4 - Sociology of Religion 

S.A. 323-4 - Anthropology of Religion 

S.A. 325-4 - Political Sociology 

S.A. 327-4 - Sociology of Knowledge 

S.A. 331-4 ? 

Sociology of the Family 

S.A. 332-4 - Kinship 

S .A. 

333-4 - 

Sociology of Education 

S.A. 350-4 - Cl i s;1ca 1 Soc :io .Lo; ici I Tliciugl 

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S. A. 351-4 -C.I.a-s:jc:il. Marxist: ThotiFIit 

S.A. 352-4 - S true tu cal. Fuiic t ioii;ii I t Tli&o ry 

S.A. 354-4 - Contemporary Sociological Theory: Sil cc ted 

S.A. 355-4 - Methods of Sociological & Anl:hropo1ogiri I Research 

S. A. 358-4 - The Philosophy of the Soc :i :il Sciences 

S.A. 359-4 - Problems in Comparative Sociology 

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S.A. 

362-4 - 

Social Change in Modern Industrial Societies 

S.A. 

363-4 - 

Social Change in the Third World 

S.A. 

368-4 - 

Economic Anthropology 

S.A. 

369-4 - 

Political Anthropology 

S.A. 

370-4 - 

History of Anthropological Thought 

S.A. 

374-4 - 

Regional Studies in Anthropology: 

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of

Africa 

S.A. 

386-4 - 

Regional Studies in Anthropology: 

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Ethnography 

of

North American Native Peoples 

S.A. 

391-4 - 

Regional Studies in Anthropology: 

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Ethnography 

of

Latin America 

S.A. 

393-4 - 

Regional Studies in Anthropology: 

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Ethnography 

of

Oceania 

S.A. 

394-4 - 

Regional Studies in Anthropology: 

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Ethnography 

of

Circumpolar Regions 

S.A. 

396-4 - 

Regional Studies in Anthropology: 

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Ethuography 

of a 

Selected Region 

S.A. 

401-4 - 

Canadian Ethnic Minorities 

S.A. 

405-4 - 

Labour in Canadian Society 

S.A. 

409-4 - 

Sociology of Occupations 

S.A. 

416-4 - 

Sociology of Art Forms 

S.A. 

427-4 - 

Sociology of Science 

S.A. 

450-4 - 

Selected Sociological Texts - I 

S.A. 

451-4 - 

Selected Sociological Texts - II 

S.A. 

452-4 - 

Contemporary Marxist Thought                           

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S.A. 

463-4 - 

Liberation Movements and Colonialism 

S.A. 

464-4 - 

Urban Anthropology 

S.A. 

467-4 - 

Culture and Personality 

S.A. 

468-4 - 

Cultural Ecology 

S.A. 

469-4 - 

Symbolism and Myth 

S.A. 

472-4 - 

Ethno-history 

S.A. 

473-4 - 

Cultural Evolution 

S.A. 

475-4 -Specialized 

Regional Studies: 

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West Africa 

S.A. 

476-4 - 

Specialized Regional Studies: 

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East Africa 

S.A. 

477-4 - 

Specialized Regional Studies: 

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Southern Africa 

S.A. 

480-4 

Specialized Regional Studies: 

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Southern Asia 

S.A. 

486-4 - 

Specialized Regional Studies: 

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Indians of the 

Northwest Pacific 

S.A. 

487-4 -.Specialized 

Regional Studies: 

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Indians of the 

Eastern Woodlands and Plains 

S.A. 

488-4 

- Specialized Regional Studies: 

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Boreal Indian 

Groups 

S.A. 

489-4 

- Specialized Regional Studies:Peoples of the 

Canadian Sub-Arctic 

S.A. 

490-4 

- Spec:Lalized Regional Studies: 

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S.A. 

491-4 

- Specialized Regional Studies: 

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South. America - Specific Regions 

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South America - 

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Stiid:i.es: ? 

Selected 

Regi.oimi Areas 

S .A. 

496-4 

- Directe d 

Read jugs

in Anthropology 

S. A. 

497-4 

- Directed 

Readings 

ill Sociology 

S. A. 

498-12 

- Honour:, Semester 

S.A. 

499-8 

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NOTE: S.A. 451-4 - 'Students with credit for PSA.302 may

not take this course for further credit'

should be added to the prerequisite item,

although the notation is included under

'courses dropped;'

S.A. 496-4 - Vector should be eliminated (Directed

Readings), and in the Prerequisite State-

ment S.A. 493-5 should be amended to

read

'PSA.493-5.'"

B. Wilson asked that I. Whitaker, Chairman of the Sociology and

Anthropology Department, be granted permission to be seated to respond

to any questionsrais

in connection with the proposal. I. Whitaker

joined the assembly.

B. Wilson stated that the curriculum had been developed from a

draft which had been presented a year ago to Senate, and it had been

validated by the Faculty of Arts curriculum committee, by referendum

ballot of the Faculty, the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies,

and the Academic Planning Committee prior to its presentation to Senate,

and he recommended Senate's approval.

K. Rieckhoff expressed his disappointment in thelack of require-

ments'for electives in other disciplines to complete the degree. He

was not inclined to approve courses for which faculty is not yet avail-

able and suggested that the curriculum was without a clear identifiable

solid core. He felt the curriculum left out certain areas of thought.

B. Wilson defended the proposal, stating that it was appropriate to

advertise courses to delineate areas and expertise would be available

within the next several years to teach the entire curriculum. R. Brown

added that the presentation was in response to a Senate chaige for an

academically viable program. E. Burkle commented that the curriculum

was well grounded although conventional in comparison to programs in

other universities, and he felt it deserved the support of Senate to

replace what he called negative and stagnant offerings of the PSA.

Department. M. Wideen stated he was unable to identify a clear struc-

ture of the program and questioned how the program differed from

existing programs across the country. I. Whitaker advised that the

program was conventional in comparison with other universities and he

drew attention to the fact that some areas had been deliberately

.excludd because of the existence of adequate coverage in British

Columbia.

Moved by A.

llollLhaugh,

seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

"That the proposal be referred hack to the

Department for consid era ti on of add i. t: i ona 1

interdisciplinary rec

tiiremefltS for the dt'gr'c'

civa1i[ Lca Lion.

R. Brown spoke against the motion to relçr, coniincfl

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developmental procedures had been followed correctly and that: group

re(1uJreIuents in the Faculty of Arts, rather than unwi I

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proposer, provided limited latitude for requiring students to take 

courses outside their own indigenous areas. T. Sterling considered 

the proposal was well founded, researched and flexible. S. Dawson 

suggested additional documentation verifying the details of the 

various deliberations since the original initiation should be before 

Senate for its scrutiny. P. Copes noted that the Department has two 

disciplines and that students have opportunity to take courses from 

a wide variety of other disciplines. He also considered it would be 

unfair discrimination to expect this Department to specify inter- 

disciplinary prerequisites when this has not been required of other 

disciplines. 

J. D'Auria suggested that the motion to refer be amended to refer 

the document to the Academic 'Planning Committee rather than the 

Department, with an expanded. charge to include consideration of 

individual courses and staffing requirements. As the mover and 

seconder were agreeable, the motion was amended accordingly. 

Question was called on this motion to refer, as amended, and a 

vote taken. 

MOTION TO REFER FAILED 

9 in favor 

17 opposed 

Amendment was moved by A. Curzon, seconded by A. Hollibaugh, 

"For those courses for which there are not 

faculty available they will not be included 

in the calendar until there are faculty 

available." 

A. Curzon emphasized the motion was not to prevent approval of 

the courses but only to avoid having courses listed in the calendar 

when resources do not exist to teach them. I. Whitaker responded 

that only 11 of 70 courses were in that category, and the time lag 

requirement necessitated early approval of courses to take advantage 

of possible visiting appointments. D. Janssen asked that for the 

guidance of students, riders be attached to all courses which are 

not confirmed for offering. It was acknowledged that the trimester 

system presents unique difficulties but that the course guide provides 

accurate information being distributed to students on courses offered 

each semester. 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken- 

AMEND 

MENT FAT LEI) 

Question was cal led on Motion 1, and a vole taken. 

MOTION 1 CARRI I1)

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Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

2.

"That within a two-year period from the date 

of implementation the program be submitted to 

a review by an external peer group of reviewers." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION 2 CARRIED 

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

3.

"That the date of commencement of implemen- 

tation of the new curriculum be September 

1975, except that in the case of S.A.333 

this course might be. offered in the Summer 

of 1975." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION 3 CARRIED 

7.

REPORTS OF FACULTIES 

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8.

OTHER BUSINESS 

There was no other business. 

9.

INFORMATION 

It was noted that the next meeting of Senate is scheduled for 

Monday, December 2, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. 

There was a brief recess at 10:00 p.m., prior to moving into 

Closed Session. 

H. M. Evans 

Secretary 