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PROPOSALS RE UNIVERSITY

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

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The Senate Committee on Academic Planning held a special meeting on

November 14, 1984 to consider a series of motions arising from President

Saywell's proposals for reorganization. An opportunity was provided,

prior to debate and action on the motions, to representatives from the

affected programs

and

departments to make presentations to the Committee

and/or to answer questions from the Committee.

Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Academic Planning following

the presentations gives rise to the attached set of motions for consideration

of Senate.

The Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies

met

on November 13, 1984

to review the series of motions that were to be 'forwarded by the Senate

Committee on Academic Planning the subsequent day. The Committee determined

that among those motions, Motion 12 fell within its terms of reference and

required the action of the Committee.

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The motion was subsequently carried,

and

accordingly Motion 12 is presented to Senate on the recommendation of

both the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies and the Senate Committee

on Academic Planning.

It is recognized that if approval is given to the motions, a number of actions

would be expected to occur simultaneously as at September 1, 1985 and that

with appropriate placement of the components of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary

Studies at that time, or earlier, there would be dissolution of the Faculty

of Interdisciplinary Studies.

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MOTION 1 ?

"That SENATE approve and recommend approval to the Board of

:Governor.s, as set forth i.n S84-81, that the Management and

Systems Science Program be moved to the Faculty of Sciene.."

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(Note.: 1. ?

It is understood that these actions would be

concurrent,, effective September 1, 1985.

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It is understood that the program would be moved "as

is".,)

MOTION 2

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"That SENATE approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors., as set forth in S84-81, that there be established a

Faculty of Applied Sciences to include the following components:-

1,) the School of Computing Science (by renaming the present

Department of Computing Science)

ii) the Department of Communication

iii,) the School of Kinesiology (by renaming the present

Department of Kinesiology)

iv)

the Rrogram in Natural Resources Management (NRM)

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the School of Engineering Science (by renaming the present

Faculty of Engineering Science and discontinuing a Faculty

under that name)"

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(Note: 1.

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It is understood that these actions would be

concurrent., .effective September 1, 1985..

2. It is understood 'that the units and programs and

degree titles would move "as is"., subject to whatever

curriculum and regulation changes are approved in the

balance of this year in the normal fashion.)

3.

It is understood that the change 'of name from

Department to School is a change of title only and

that schools will continue to operate

administratively and cademica'liy as Departments.

4.

It is understood that the Department of

Communications in the Faculty of Applied Sciences be

subject 'to a mandatory review by the Senate Committee

on Academic Planning in Fall, 1987 to 'ascertain

whether the Department has been successful in

reorienting its activities within the new 'Faculty..)

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MOTION 3 ?

"That SENATE approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in S84-81, that the Centre for the Arts

be moved to the Faculty of Arts."

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(Note: 1. ?

It is understood that these actions would be

concurrent, effective September 1, 1985.

2.

It is understood that units and programs and degrees

would move "as is", subject to whatever curriculum

and regulation changes are approved during the

balance of this university year in the normal fashion.

3.

It is understood that the undergraduate curriculum in

the Centre for the Arts is different from present

programs in the Faculty of Arts and that it does not

presently comply with Faculty of Arts. degree

requirements. A waiver of Arts requirements will be

in effect for a period of two years in order that

appropriate curriculum adjustments can be negotiated.)

MOTION 4 ?

"That SENATE approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in S84-81, that the Department of

Criminology be moved to the Faculty of Arts and be renamed the

School of Criminology."

(Note: 1.

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It is understood that these actions would be

concurrent, effective September 1, 1985.

2.

It is understood that programs and degrees would move

"as is", subject to whatever curriculum changes are

approved in the balance of this year in the normal

fashion.

3.

It is understood that the undergraduate curriculum in

Criminology is different from present programs in the

Faculty of Arts and that it does not presently comply

with Faculty of Arts degree requirements. A waiver

of Ar 1

ts requirements will be in effect for a period

of two years in order that appropriate curriculum

adjustments can be negotiated.)

MOTION 5: ?

"That SENATE approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in S84-81, that there be established in

the Faculty of Arts a Division of Interdisciplinary Studies."

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MOTION 6 "That SENATE approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in S84-81, that the African/Middle Eastern

Studies Program be moved to a Division of Interdisciplinary Studies

in the Faculty of Arts:

(Note: 1. It is understood that these actions would be concurrent,

effective September 1, 1985.

2.

It is understood that programs would move "as is",

subject to whatever curriculum and regulation changes are

approved during this year in the normal fashion.

3.

It is understood that further actions, relative to a

proposed International Studies Program, may affect the

African/Middle Eastern Studies Program.

MOTION 7 "That SENATE approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in S84-81, that the Latin-American Studies

Program be moved to a Division of Interdisciplinary Studies in the

Faculty of Arts:

(Note: 1. It is understood that these actions would be concurrent,

effective September 1, 1985.

2.

It is understood that the program would move "as is",

subject to whatever curriculum and regulation changes are

approved during this year in the normal fashion.

3.

It is understood that further actions, relative to a

proposed International Studies Program, may affect the

Latin-American Studies Program.

MOTION 8 "That SENATE approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in S84-81, that the Centre for Canadian

Studies be moved to the Faculty of Arts."

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(Note: 1. It is understood that the actions would be concurrent,

effective September 1, 1985.

2.

It is understood that programs and the degree would move

"as is" subject to whatever curriculum and regulation

changes are approved during this year in the normal

fashion.

3.

It is understood further actions relative to a proposed

International Studies Program may affect the Canadian

Studies Program.

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4. It is understood that the re/iew of Canadian Studies

proposed by the Senate Committee on Academic Planning

will be carried out as planned.)

MOTION 9 "That SENATE approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors,

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as set forth in S84-81, that the Women's Studies Program

be moved to a Division of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty

of Arts:-

(Note: 1. It is understood that these actions would be concurrent

effective' September 1, 1985.

2. It is understood that the units and programs and degree

titles would move "as is", subject to whatever curriculum

and regulation changes are approved this year in the

normal fashion.)

MOTION 10 "That SENATE approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in S84-81, that the Gerontology Program be

moved to a Division.pf Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of

(Note: 1. It is understood that these actions would be concurrent

effective September 1, 1985.

2. It is understood that the units and programs and degree

titles would move "as is", subject to whatever curriculum

and regulation changes are approved this year in the

normal fashion.)

MOTION 11 "That SENATE approve, and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in S84-81, that the B.G.S. Degree Program be

moved to a Division jof Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of

Arts:-

(Note: 1. It is understood that these actions would be concurrent

effective

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September 1, 1985.

2. It is understood that the units and programs and degree

titles would move "as is", subject to whatever curriculum

and regulation changes are approved this year in the

normal fashion.)

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3. It should be noted that the Bachelor of General Studies

degree will not be a degree given by the Faculty of

Arts. It will be administered by the Faculty of Arts on

behalf of the Senate of Simon Fraser University.)

MOTION 12 "That SENATE approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in S84-81, that with a dissolution of the

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies and proposed concurrent

movement of a number of units and programs to the Faculty -of Arts,

for the period ending August 31, 1987, that:

Students taking the major (or honours where applicable)

for their degree in the programs noted be exempted from

the normal Faculty of Arts group requirements for the

degree

Centre for the Arts - Major in Dance

Major in Fine and Performing Arts

Centre for Canadi-an Studies - Major in Canadian Studies

Joint Majors

School of Criminology - Major in Criminology

MOTION 13

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"That SENATE approve and recommend -approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in S84-81, that with a dissolution of the

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, any General Studies courses

not subsumed by another unit be moved to the Division of

Interdisciplinary Studies.

(Note: 1. ?

It is understood the actions would be concurrent,

effective September 1, 1985.

2.

In the event another unit desires to subsume

one of these courses it would be expected to

bring its proposal forward through normal

channels.)

3.

It is understood that all General Studies

courses will be reviewed as proposed by the

President.

MOTION 14

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"That subject to the placement of the components of the Faculty

of Interdisciplinary Studies under other jurisdictions Senate

approve and recommend approval to the Board of Governors, as set

forth in S84-81, that the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies be

dissolved."

(Note: 1. ?

It is understood that these actions would be

concurrent, effective September 1, 1985.)

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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The list of presentors for this afternoon's meeting at 2:00 p.m.

in 3171 AD is as follow:

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Department of Criminology: S. Verdun-Jones,

J. ckstedt, K. Griffiths

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Centre for Canadian Studies: P. Buitenhüis

2:30 p.m.

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Simon Fraser Student Society: S. Howard

2:45 p.m.

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Centrcf for the Arts: G. Strate

3:00 p.m.

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Latin American Studies Program: J. Garcia

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Women's Studies Program: K. Silverman

3:30 p.m.

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Department of Computing Science: N. Cercone

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I am also attaching written 4rie.fs received from P. Copes, J. Garcia

N. Cercone, Wm. Leiss and M. Kimball

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• SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

Dr. W. Wattamaniuk, Secretary

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I am responding to your memorandum of November 8.

On behalf of theCentre for Canadian Studies I wish to record objections

to the form of Motion 7 that is to be dealt with at the SCAP meeting of

November 14.

We have two objections. The first one is in respect of Note 2 of Motion

7, where we would like to see deletion of the words "whilat recognizing the

President's charge to reinforce and reduce". While we are aware of the refer-

ence in the President's speech to a "reinforced and reduced Canadian Studies

initiative", there has been no discussion regarding the meaning or implications

of this phrase. We feel there should be no formal "recognition" of a phrase

that we do not understand at the present time and to which we might object if

we did understand. We see no need for the inclusion of this phrase in the

conditions of transfer to the Faculty of Arts and feel that it is more appro-

priate that its meaning and implications should be discussed and acted upon

at another place and time.

Our second objection is to Note 3 of Motion 7. That same note is used in

Motion 6 with respect to the African/Middle Eastern Studies Program and the

Latin American Studies Program and may be relevant there insofar as these

programs are international programs and may logically be integrated with an

International Studies Program. However, in the case of Canadian Studies the

only suggestion so far has been that we should "contribute" to an International

Studies Program - not that we should be submerged in it. The Centre for

Canadian Studies, in fact, will be most pleased to contribute to an International

Studies Program in ways that are appropriate. We are already engaged in a number

of initiatives that would be relevant. But we do not see in what way the

creation of an International Studies Program would "supersede the present

actions" of transferring the Centre for Canadian Studies to the Faculty of Arts.

We object strongly to Note 3, insofar as it might convey some notion that our

position vis-a-vis an International Studies Program would be similar to that of

the AXE and LAS programs. We see no need for Note 3 in respect of the Centre

for Canadian Studies. We object strongly to its inclusion in Motion 7 and pro-

pose that it should be deleted.

I should mention that the draft motion approved at the meeting of the Faculty

of Interdisciplinary Studies on November 6 pertaining to the transfer of the

Centre for Canadian Studies to the Faculty of Arts is entirely acceptable to us

and we urge that the transfer take place under conditions outlined

in

that motion.

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Unfortunately, I will be o

the Associate Director of Cana

Buitenhuis, a member of the Ca

Centre for Canadian Studies at

has to leave at 3:30 p.m. to a

appreciate it if Motion 7 •woul

t of town on November 14 and so will be Dr. Lorimer,

L an Studies. I have therefore asked Dr. Peter

dian Studies Steering Committee, to represent the

he SCAP meeting of November 14. Dr. Buitenhuis

jend another meeting. We would therefore greatly

be dealt with before that time.

P. Copes

cc: P. Buitenhuis?

R.. Brown

T. Calvert

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SiMON FRASER

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MEMORANDUM

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Senate Committee on Academic Planning

Proposals RE University

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J. Garcia, Coordinator

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The Latin American Studies Steering Committee supports Motion 6 with the

following reservation:

The LAS Program objects to the tenor of Note 3 since we cannot

agree in advance to a merger with a yet undefined academic unit

(ISP) without a guarantee to preserve its distinct identity and

integrity.

The LAS Program is the only major degree program at SFU which offers a

cross-disciplinary degree with a complement of linguistic competence,

disciplinary training, and interdisciplinary expertise.

We therefore suggest a separate motion for the transfer of the LAS Program

to the Faculty of arts, or a deletion of or amendment to Note 3.

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A Rationale for a School of Computing Science

Department of Computing Science?

Simon Fraser University

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Rationale for a School of Computing Science

In Canada six Universities accomodate their disciplines of Computing Science in Schools.

These Schools of Computing Science, including Carleton, McGill, and the Technical University

of Nova Scotia are notably productive. Computing Science at Simon Fraser strongly believes

that granting the Department School status at this time will appropriately externalize the

Department's achievements, facilitate future productivity, and also be advantageous to the

University.

External Visibility

The external visibility which will derive from school status will affect both Computing

Science's and Simon Fraser's relationship with government, the private sector, and our highly

competitive Canadian sister Universities. The immediate impact of making Computing Science

a school will be to lend credibility to the President's public statements committing Simon

Fraser University to technological innovation, in the longer term School status should attract

first rate faculty and graduate students and research funding.

Competition is intense for talented graduate students and faculty. The Computing Science

Department intends to recruit more Ph.D. students since the ideal ratio of Ph.D. to Master's stu-

dents is closer to 1:2 than the current 1:6.

Granting the Department School status in recognition of the achievements of the people

who have made the Department what it is today may enable us to keep some of our dedicated

staff who only decline offers of more lucrative employment in industry because they enjoy the

challenge of academic achievement. Unless

the

'Simon Fraser recognizes and appropriately

rewards this quality of commitment we will lose our talented faculty to more competitive

Universities or industry. (There are approximately I 300 positions for Ph.D. Computer Scien-

tists advertised as compared to 200 new Ph.D.s

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• The Laboratory for Computer and Communications Research (LCCR) is evidence of the

beneficial effect of external visibility in the long term. Having the LCCR in place was a

significant factor in attracting an NSERC major installation grant and a continuing NSERC

Infrastructure grant. The LCCR has also become an effective vehicle for collaboration with

industry through its industrial affiliates program. This consultation contributes graduate stu-

dent support and may eventually be cultivated to produce equipment loan or access.

Faculty

Emphasis on Very Adva

ced Technology

In its excitement over the nev Faculty of Engineering Science, the University may have

forgotten that the Computing Science Department as it now stands represents a 12 year com-

mitment to very advanced technology. Overt recognition of Computing Science will now and

in the long term make visible S 's commitment to very advanced technology. As the

• President has expressed, he wishes "create a Faculty of Applied Science that can capture the

opportunities and resource support o clearly available". The Faculty of Applied Science will

be most successful in capturing "hig-tech" resources if Computing Science and Engineering Sci-

ence are equally emphasized. The balanced School structure is appropriate for the two discip-

lines which share an interest in electronics, communications, and computer engineering.

Engineering Science and Computing Science are naturally bound together and will be strongly

interconnected during the comming era of Fifth Generation applications. As cognate disciplines

their association provides a "path for innovation at this University". The Computing Science

"strengths in artificial intelligence, VLSI design, networks, databases and graphics, much of

which will contribute to a new initiative on Fifth Generation computing", complement the

expertise of the new engineering faculty. Thanks in part to support from SFU's Administra-

tion, the Laboratory for Computer and Communications Research is in place to ameliorate that

bonding between Computing Science and Engineering Science. Computing Science was able to

take the initiative in installing the LCCR because the Department has been established long

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enough and has sufficient number of faculty to complete the usual tasks of the Department and

also to undertake the developmental work required for this new research laboratory. Although

Computing Scientists primarily are using the research facility now, the LCCR expects Engineer-

ing usage to increase as the number of Engineering faculty increases.

Reputation Amongst Academic Peers

It is important that Computing Science should be seen to possess a certain degree of status

and independence within Applied Science and not as merely accomodating a lateral movement

from a freewheeling Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies with little or no encumberances to a

more structured existence under the guidance of an underdeveloped School of Engineering Sci-

ence.

Computing Science requests that the University recognize that computing science is not an

applied science, and that the Universit

y communicate this information to the external world by

making Computing Science a School accomodated for structural reasons within the Faculty of

Applied Science.

The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Canadian Information Process-

ing Societ

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(CIPS) are currentl y

developing a standard for accrediting computing science educa-

tion. This definition of professional standards is the

first

widely effective step in the develop-

ment of a professional infrastructure for Computing Scientists. Simon Fraser's voice will be

heard more clearly in the discussion of accreditation standards if Computing Science is a school.

Diversity of Computing Science

Taught at SFU

The Computing Science Department at Simon Fraser University meets a wide spectrum of

instructional needs. The Department offers undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degrees, as

well as meeting commitments for service courses. Computing students may study toward a

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B.A., B.Sc., B.Sc. Honors, B.Sc. Digital Systems Design Honors, Master of Sys--ems Science, M. Sc.,

Ph. D., or joint Mathematics and Computing B.Sc. Honors. There is a strong applications com-

ponent to the Department which cooperates with industry on both integrated circuit design

instruction and undergraduate on the job training (Co-operative Education Program). Service

courses include the application of computing science to the humanities, engineering, mathemat-

ics, medicine, geography, and business administration. Computing studtnts also study the

theoretical basis of computing science, and the hardware, systems softwarc, and programming

of centralized mainframe computers, superminicomputers, and microcomputers. Undergradu-

ates may specialize in hardware design in the Digital Systems Design Honors program. Special

service courses are offered periodically to refresh the professional computing community.

Size of the Department of Computing Science

Computing Science at Simon $raser has grown very rapidly during the past decade.

Undergraduate enrolment grew from 100 to 2,200 students enrolled in courses per semester

while teaching staff approximately doubled to 20 faculty. Computing Science bears a heavir

administrative burden than does any other Department in part because Computing Science

currently supports the same number of Major, Minor, and Honors students as does the entire

Faculty of Science. Rapid curriculum changes deriving from progress in the field, curriculum

changes in high schools, and extra transfer credit problems raised by many new or modified col-

lege computing courses also add to the. administrative load.

Research Diversity

Research in the Department encompasses a diversity of topics ranging from fundamental

to applied computing science. Five strong specializations include artificial intelligence, distri-

buted systems, hardware and VLSI, computing science theory and algorithms, and applications.

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The level of NSERC funding provided and collaborations established between Computing Sci-

ence and other Universities and industries indicate the respect with which the current research

is regarded and our collaborators' confidence in our future productivity.

Nick Cercone, Brian Funt, Veronica Dahl, Bob Hadley, and Jim Deigrande conduct

Artificial Intelligence research, investigating Al programming languages, logic programming,

knowledge representations, natural language understanding, computational vision, and expert

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stems. The topics under investigation require a long term investment in personnel and equip-

ment. ?

The Computing Science Department made that investment in personnel by hiring

talented Al researchers. Al research has just entered a period of what will probably be dramat-

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rapid progress. The global

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computing projects have generated an intense demand for

the results of Al research. New computers specialized for conducting Al research and develop-

ment have recentl

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become available. The Department's investment in Al research will pay off

handsomel y

in the near future if SFU can maintain the current researchers inspite of intense

competition for their talents.

WoShun Luk and Tiko Kameda lead Departmental research into distributed processing

and computer networks. Rob Cameron participates in research into loosely and tightly-coupled

multiprocessor configurations, local area networks, and long-distance data communications.

Kameda investigates central and distributed database systems, theor

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of serializability, transac-

tion schedulers, concurrency control, and query processing. Luk is investigating query process-

ing and parallel processing to improve database systems. A prototype distributed database on a

local area

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network will be built to investigate file allocations, query processing, and con-

currency control. The software group, including Rob Cameron, Tiko Kameda, WoShun Luk,

and Jay Weinkam investigates systems software, programming languages, database systems, and

program development environments.

Lou Hafer, Rick Hobson, and Hassan Reghbati conduct the VLSI design and hardware

architecture research. Rick has recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Cana-

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than Microelectronics Corporation, a Federal government and private capital consortium. One

of CMC's projects is to produce specialty chips for academic researchers. Rick has designed the

first functionning Canadian 16-bit microprocessor chip. The combined expertise of Lou Hafer

on design automation and Hassan Reghbati on VLSI testing methodologies place Simon Fraser at

the fore front of Canadian microelectronics research.

The algorithms and computing science theory group includes Binay Bhattachar

y a, Pavol

Hell, Art Liestman, Joe Peters, and Bob Russell. With 12 graduate students they investigate

combinatorial approximation, graph algorithms, graph theory, parallel processing, pattern recog-

nition, computational geometry, and distributed computing.

Tom Calvert, Ronald Harrop, Tom Poiker, Ted Sterling, and Jay Weinkam investigate a

variety of computing applications including animation and graphics, positron emission tomogra-

phy, geography, and statistical data piLcessing.

Necessary Autonomy

Computing Science requires admissions autonomy, curriculum autonomy, budgetary

autonomy, and governing autonomy. The Department seeks an admission policy similar to that

of Engineering. Consultation with 1-larr

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Evans confirmed that this is most simply accom-

plished by making Computing Science a School. Anticipating Faculty-wide curriculum regula-

tions, and considering the unorthordox mix of disciplines which are to become Applied Science,

Computing Science is currently investigating having its curriculum approved directly by Sen-

ate rather than submitting it to the Faculty Curriculum Committee. Computing Science and

Engineering Science currently hold portions of their curricula in common. We currently share

instructional Hardware Laboratories. A greater number of courses will be shared in the future.

It is most reasonable that the bodies which administer the courses have the same administrative

status. Those courses which are unique to the two disciplines are sufficiently different from

each other that neither body should interfere with the curriculum of the other. We request

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budgetary autonomy to the extent that Operating Funds be allocated directly from the V.P.

Academic. It is necessary that the Department of Computing Science retain control over salary

funds freed up by leaves, sabbaticals, and unfilled positions. We also must retain control over

funds from Continuing Education. These funds are especially valuable to us because we can

allocate them rapidly using a minimum yardage of red tape. Recently policies concerning the

purchase of equipment resulted in a loss to our program of undergraduate instruction. How-

ever, the experience did demonstrate to. the Department the necessity of being able to make

timely commitments in response to overtures of cooperation from industry. Defining Comput-

ing Science as a School within the Faculty of Applied Sciences will fulfill the Departmental

requirements and also increase the likelihood that Senate will approve "Applied Sciences".

Timing of the Proposal

Computing Science is rapidly actualizing its potential just now,, and is the object of a good

deal of attention locally and nationally.

. Simon Fraser's. Computing Science Department is on

the verge of becoming the pre-emminent computing science program west of Ontario. The

strength of the Department derives from the people in it.. If the Department loses faculty and

staff now we will lose irreplaceable momentum. For these reasons Computing Science requests

SLh011 si.atus at ihis time. Computing Science also requests that the Director of the School of

Computing Science or a similarly elected senior faculty member should have a clearly recogniz-

able voice in governing the new Faculty, perhaps as Dean or Associate Dean. This provision

would underscore the significance of School status, enhance our grant procurring abilities, and

guarantee our au:onomy in a concrete manner. The University has, the opportunity now, dur-

ing this. time of administrative change, to attract flattering attention to itself and reward a pro-

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Revelant Activities: Current

Following is an inmplete list of teaching, research, and

contract-related activities undertaken or ongoing in 1984 that,

we believe, are directly relevant to the general objectives of

FAS. These constitut a significant proportion of our total

array of activities.

-- consulting with a iajor Federal government assessment of

office automation field trials;

-- research,

publicati9ns,

and lectures at other Canadian

universities on the information society (as well as two new

courses in this area approved by Senate in 1984);

-- teaching, ?

research, and consulting in telecommunications

regulation;

-- major academic researàh project, and associated

major Federal

government consul4n

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contracts, on the relation between

science and public policy, including regulation of toxic

chemicals;

-- teaching, research, and maintenance of laboratory facilities

and state-of-the-aft equipment for acoustic communication;

-- association with Deartment of Computing Science as joint

sponsors

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major Federal governmnt grant for research on the effects of

transportation/communication technologies on Canadian

communities;

-- computerized

academic;advising

facilities.

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support faculty/staff/student productivity field trial, in-

volving comparisons among four types of office technologies.

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Relevant Activities: Projected

Following is an incomplete list of possible future

activities and requests that would be -- in conjunction with the

ongoing phases of items listed above -- a significant., and

perhaps predominant, proportion of the Department's contributions:

-- an office automation project for the entire Faculty of Applied

Sciences, and thus a pilot project for the University, to be

managed by Lactilty and technician resources in the

Department of Communication;

-- a Laboratory for Media Technologies, directed by faculty on

staff using equipment resources at SFU that are now under-

utilized, specializing in senior undergraduate instruction;

- - proposal to

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federal department for a study of media owner-

ship incorporating a specially-designed electronic data base

in a program running on the IBM-PC/AT;

- - a major study for the Federal Department

of Communications on

radio spectrum allocation that may involve an engineering

component;

-- software development for records, budget accounts, and

correspondence activities of academic departments, using new

computer local area networking systems;

- - communications

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technology ?

transfer ?

in ?

international ?

development.

Departmental Endorsement

This statement was endorsed at a special meeting of the

Department of Communication held on.

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SIMON ERASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

To...

...............

van.

...........

Chairperson,

................................................

Sbjed.....

From.

Women's Studies }rogram

Date.

November 8,

1984

In the SCAI- deliberations concerning the reoranization of the Faculty of

:Interdisciplinary Studies, I would appreciate it if you could make available to

the committee the following arguemehts.

Simon Fraser University has maea consistent and significant contribution to

the pursuit of

interdisciplinary

knowledge. This contribution has taken place largely,

although by no means exclusively, WAthin the Faculty of interdisciplinary Studies. The

existence of the Faculty has been inportant both symbolically and in very concrete

terms. Symbolically, the

fact that Interdisciplinary research

and teaching is repre-

sented at the Faculty

level

means

that

current faculty and students and, most impor-

tantly, potential faculty and studefrts know that interdisciplinary work is being

actively pursued and supported at SM. In practical terms the existence of a Faculty

means that there is access to a symjpathetic group of colleagues, financial resources,

and an administrative structure at a decanal level for individuals and programs with

interdisciplinary interests. To dissolve the Faculty means the loss of these functions

• even if each department and program becomes a separate and functioning part of another

Faculty.

Furthermore, to dissolve the 'aculty of interdisciplinary Studies has two

serious negative consequences. Thefirst negative consequence concerns the smaller

programs in the Faculty. The Faculty has traditionally operated in such a way as

to provide equal representation in matters of decision making and proportional

allocation of resources to the smaller programs (Africa%I'iddle East Studies, Canadian

Studies, Gerontology, Latin American Studies, hanagexnent and Systems Science, tasters

in Resource !anageinent, and Women's Studies). This is possible because of the strong

sense of collegiality and shared goals among the members of the Faculty. Although the

members of the Faculty represent prplably the widest range of disciplines in any

Faculty at SFU, there is a remarkable interest in and support of the interdisciplinary

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research and teaching in all areas.

j This results in a strong sense of community, one

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that is, In my experience, rare witiin the academic setting. For the smaller programs

this environnent is unlikely to exit in another Faculty and, to the extent that it

doesn't, the programs will suffer. Indeed it may be that even tieIarer departments

in FIDS (Centre for the Arts, ConimuLications, Computing ScIen' n'\4rnesiology) will

be less rich also for the narrower range of interests in their new Faculties should

FIDS be dissolved. They, however, have a larger resource base and faculty complement

which make them less vulnerable to .he loss of the current F1DS environment.

The second, and in my opinion far more serious consequence of the dissolution of

•

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the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, lies in the loss of potential for the future.

As our world becomes increasingly complex and interdependent, the boundaries of the

traditional disciplines become more permeable as scholars within and among them search

.

for and develop knowledge that is interdisciplinary. The knowledge of the future will

of necessity be largely interdisciplinary. The Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

as a structure is critical if SFU is to encourage innovative and exciting new inter-

disciplinary programs in response to this new knowledge. To start a new program is,

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In the best of circumstances, difficult. However, with a supportive and nurturant

environment it is possible to build high quality programs that are a credit to Simon

Fraser and help build it's reputation at a national and international level.

?4y

own

experience

program began

has

and

been

in

with

1976

the

the

Women's

first courses

Studies

were

p

rogram.

offered.

In

Since

1973

planning

then the

for

program

the

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has grown -- not into a large

piogram

as there are only three FEE faculty involved --

bit into a program that has a strong national reputation and provides leadership in

the field. The high quality of the program was recently confirmed when the Secretary

of State awarded SFU an endowed chair in Women's Studies.

It is

exciting and rewarding

to be involved in such a program. Furthermore, without the existence and support of

the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies the program could not possibly have developed

and grown into the excellent program it has become. It might not have survived at all.

As everyone who has been involved with a small but active program knows, a dispropor-

tionate amount of time and energy is required of the individuals involved. The presence

of a supportive Faculty makes that contribution of energy worthwhile and rewards it

with positive outcomes. Like Women's Studies, a number of the departments and programs

in FIDS have made a unique contribution to education in British Columbia and Canada.

At this point even if FIDS should be disbanded the existing programs and departments

will remain strong and make significant contributions • However, I seriously doubt

that they could have grown to their present size, strength, and reputation within the

traditional framework of arts and science faculties. host likely, with the possible

exception of Computing Science, they might not exist at all. And Simon Fraser University

would suffer because of their absense--in terms of student enrollment, excellent

faculty, and national reputation. It is difficult to £magine what does not exist.

Even harder to envision what might be but will not exist in the

future. Nevertheless,

in considering the proposal to disband the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

everyone involved should teriously consider the potential future loss to SFU of not

having an environment which encourages innovative responsiveness to the new areas of

knowledge, technological changes, and future student interests that with certainty

will emerge in the next 20,

50,

or 100 years.

I realize that in the current financial climate one cannot possibly consider new

programs--or at least we bust be extremely conservative in considering them. However,

I believe that one of the most destructive things we could do would be to eliminate

the Faculty that has in the past encouraged and supported innovative new programs.

If we do this in response to a problem we all hope is temporary, when.new programs are

once again possible, we will have destroyed in our

s

h

o

rt

s

i

ghtedness

the very structure

needed to move ahead and become once again the leaders we have been in the past. Better

to put a temporary moratorium on all new programs or at most institute temporary

procedures (ones with specific termination dates) which make setting up new programs

extremely difficult. ?

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cc P. Calvert

K. Silverman

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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

M1MORANDUM

To

..............

14ti4P1aJ3AuJS

.................

Secretary,

S CAP

Sub.d

.......1.P.S. .!1.QT.P.N.S............................

From ........

Th p ji

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..................

Dean,

Facu1t.y..o1..I.D..S...................

Date ........

Nov.ehex. .8.,...19.84...................

I attach a clean version of the motions approved

by our Faculty at its meeting on 6 November 1984. The

version distributed at SCAP was correct but there were

errors in the layout.

Attach:

. ? TWC/rj

cc: R. Heath

J.W.G. Ivany

W.G. Saywell

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Recommendations

Concerning

the?

Proposed Dissolution of the F.L[).S.

It is clear that the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies functions as a strong and innovative

Faculty making an exemplary and valued contribution to S.F.U. It would be our preference that

this Faculty be retained. As the President now proposes the dissolution of this Faculty, the

members of the ELD.S. request fair and open discussion of this proposed action. It is hereby

requested that for the purpose of such discussion, the Vjce-President Academic provide clear and

justifying academic reasons for the dissolution of the Faculty and the suggested redistribution of

its Departments and Programs. Such reasons should not only cover the creation of the proposed

Faculty of Applied Science, but also the proposed redistribution of F.LD.S. components to the

Faculty of Arts and. the Faculty of Science. In particular, the Vice-President Academic's statement

should consider the possihilitv of alternative Facult

y

structures.

Motion passed without dissenting vote.

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Recommendations Concerning the Proposed

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Redistribution of F.I.D.S. Components

1. This motion should be dearly undersUxl to be subject to the presentation by the

Vice:President Academic of clear justification for the dissolution of the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Stuaies, following careful consideration of alternative structures.

That, subject to the establishment of a Facult

y

of Applied Sciences and the dissolution

of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, the LI.D.S. accepts the proposal that the

following component; of the F.I.D.S. be accommodated there:

i)

The Department of Computing Science, to be incorporated as the School of

Computing Science,

ii)

the Department of kinesiolugv, to be incorporated as the School of Kinesiology,

iii)

the Department of Communication, and

iv)

the Program in Natural Resources Nianagement, to be incorporated as the

Department of Natural Resources Management.

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Acceptance will be under the following conditions

a.

These actions would occur concurrently. effective September 1, 195.

b.

Units would move "as is", including all present resources and any resource

commitments in existence at the time of the move.

c.

Curricula and degree titles would move "as is", subject to whatever curriculum

and regulation changes are approved during the balance of this year, and subject

to any special arrangements which are negotiated due to a change in a unit's

designation.

d.

The present Faculty of Engineering Science is also to be accommodated in the

Faculty of Applied Science, incorporated as the School of Engineering Science.

e.

The successful creation of a Faculty of Applied Science is contingent on the

development of an arrangement for governance of the Faculty acceptable to all

units involved.

Passed without dissenting vote.

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2. This motion should be clearly undersuxxi

Au

be subject to the presentation by the

Vice-President Academic -of clear justification for the dissolution of the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies, loliowing careful consideration of alternative !structures.

That, subject to reasonable acceptance 'by the )aculty of Arts and the dissolution of

the Faculty of -Interdisciplinary :Studies, the F.LD.S. accepts the proposal -that the

Centre for the Arts be 'movedto the Faculty of Arts and incorporated there as a

School, called the Centre .for the Arts. As ,a School, othe,Centre for the Arts will have

privileges equivalent to other 'Schodls within the Universit

y s and be accorded those

administrative prerogatives that guarantee the integrity and particular status of its

programs. The term .Centre will be synonymous with School.

Acceptance will be under the following -conditions

a.

These actions would occur concurreniv, -effective -September 1, 1985.

b.

The Centre would move "as is", including all •present resources and any resource

, .commitments in existence at the time-of the move.

c.

Curricula and degrees would move '"as i, subject to whatever curriculum and

-regulation changes are approved during the balance of this year. Specifically,

the tentré's programs and degrees would not be -subject to Faculty of Arts

curriculum regulations for •a two year period ending September 4, 1987. During

this period, negotiations will be .undertaken between :the Centre and the iFaculty

of Arts Undergraduate Curriculum .committee in order to ensure that the

:specialized nature 'oI -the Centre's jprograms and degrees will be recognized and

-maintained subsequent to September l, 1987.

d.

'Reasonable acceptance by the Faculty -of Arts includes .representation .from the

Centre to all standing Faculty committees, including the Dean's .Advisory

committee, and ongoing guarantees of resources adequate to maintain 'the Centre's

academic viability.

Passed without dissenting vote.

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3.

This

motion should be clearly understood to be subject to the presentation by the

Vice-President Academic of clear justification for the dissolution of the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies, following careful consideration of alternative structures.

That, subject to reasonable acceptance by the Faculty of Arts and the dissolution of

the Faculty of lnterdiscipinary Studies, the F.LD& accepts the proposal that the

Department of Criminology'be moved to the Faculty of Arts and incorporated there as

the School of Criminology. As a School, the School of Criminolog

y

will have

privileges equivalent to other Schools within the University and be accorded those

administrat

i

ve prerogatives that guarantee the integrity and particular Status of its

programs.

Acceptance will be under the following conditions

a.

These actions would occur concurrentl

y

effective September 1,

1985.

b.

Criminology would move "as

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including all present resources and any resource

commitments in existence at the time of the move.

C.

Curricula and degrees would move "as is, subject to whatever curriculum and

• regulation changes are approved during the balance of this year. Specifically,

Criminology's programs, diplomas, certificates and degrees would not be subject

to Faculty of Arts cirricu)um regulations for a twoear period ending

• September 1, 19?s7. During this period, negotiations will be undertaken between

Criminology and the Facultyof Arts Curriculum committees in order to ensure

that the specialized nature of Criminology's programs, diplomas, certificates and

degrees will be recognized and maintained subsequent to September 1, 1987.

d. Reasonable acceptance by the Facult

y

of Arts includes representation from

Crimirology to all standing Facult

y

committees, including the Dean's Advisory

committee, and ongoing guarantees of resources adequate to maintain

Criminology's viability.

Passed without dissenting vote.

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4.

This motion should be clearly understood to be subject to the presentation -by -.the

Vice President Academic of clear justification br the dissolution of the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies, ;following careful onsideratjon of alternative structures,

That, subject to reasonable .acceptance by the faculty of Arts iand the ..dissolution of

the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, theF.LD& accepts the proposal to establish a

Division of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of Arts, and the proposal that the

following components of F.I.DS. be accommodated there:

i) The African and Middle Eastern Studies Program,

jii) the Latin American Studies Program,

iii)

the Centre for Canadian Studies,

iv)

The Women's Studies Program.

v)

the Gerontology Program and

Centre,

and

vi)

the B.G.S. Degree Program.

Acceptance will be under the following conditions

a.

These actions would occur concurrently, effective September 1, 1985.

b.

Units would move 'as Is

TM

, including all present resources and any resource

commitments in existence at the time of the move.

c.

Curricula and degrees would move as :is, subject to whatever curriculum and

regulation changes are approved during the balance of this year. Specifically,

the programs, diplomas, certificates, and degrees of the units would not be

subject to Faculty of Arts curriculum regulations for a two year period ending

September 1, 1987. During this period, negotiations will be undertaken -between

the units and the Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Curriculum committee in order

to ensure that the specialized nature of the programs, diplomas, certificates and

degrees offered by each unit will be recognized and maintained subsequent to

September 1, 1987.

d.

Reasonable acceptance by the Facult

y

of Arts includes provision for at least one

representative from each unit to all standing Faculty committees, including the

Dean's Advisory committee, and ongoing guarantees of resources adequate to

maintain each unit's viability.

Pad without dissenting vote.

.

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5.

This motion should be clearly understood to be subject to the presentation by the

Vice-President Academic of clear justification for the dissolution of the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies, following careful consideration of alternative structures.

That, subject to reasonable acceptance by the Faculty of Science and the dissolution of

the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, the F.li).S. accepts the proposal that the

Management and Systems Science program be moved to the Faculty of Science.

Acceptance will be under the following conditions:

a.

These actions would occur concurrentl

y

, effective September 1,

1985.

b.

The program would mdve "as is

"

, including all present, resources and any

resource commitments in existence at the time of the move.

c.

Curricula and degrees would be moved "as is", subject to whatever curriculum

and regulation changes are approved during the balance of this year.

d.

Reasonable acceptance by the Faculty of Science includes guarantees of

curriculum integrity and representation from the M.S.Sc. program to all standing

.Faculty committees, including the Dean's Advisory committee, and ongoing

guarantees of resources adequate to maintain the program's viability.

Passed with one dissenting vote

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A Motion Concerning Process.

We petition Senate that any plan for University reorganization that may be presented to it

by the V.P. Academic or SCAP and which affects units within FIDS, be referred to this Faculty

for academic consideration prior to Senate taking final action on the matter.

Passed without dissenting vote.

A

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A Recommendation Concerning the Proposed Budget

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Cuts in the Centre for the Arts

Notwithstanding the Administration's requirement that the Centie for the Arts substantially

reduce the expense of its operations, the Centre for the Arts should not be required to reduce its

budget in such a way, or to such an extent, that the integrity of its academic program is violated.

This resolution is consistent with a principle that from the beginning has motivated the Faculty

of Interdisciplinary Studies:

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Innovative and flourishing academic programs which occupy a

distinctive place in the provincial and national educational scene should be maintained and

encouraged by the University.

Passed without dissenting vote.

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SIMU1

t1tAI1J1 •u1ivinI1.I ?

MEMORANDUM

To ?

Senate

.

i

I

áhning

Committee

(Distribution as belo

7)

Vice-President, Academic

Subed ?

Proposals ReUniversity ?

Date. .... .November 5, 1984

Structure

1.

In his address of September 20th President Saywell described

a number of initiatives and some proposals relative to

reorganization designed for increased overall effectiveness

of the University in its primary roles of teachinc and

research and qeneral responsibilities to society.

Indication was given of the need to proceed expeditiously but

with some care and thoroughness and reasonable opportunity

for debate and input.

Discussions commenced in a number of units on a variety of

issues and in early October the Deans were charged to have

formal consideration given by their Faculty Undergraduate

Curriculum Committees or like bodies, as appropriate, on a

number of the proposals with the understanding that generally

similar motions or recommendations would be under consideration

concurrently by various groups. The units affected most

directly would be the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

and its components, the Faculty of Arts, and the proposed

Faculty of Applied Science.

2.

Discussions have been underway for some time and are continuing.

The Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Curriculum Committee met on

Thursday, October 25, as did the Faculty of Arts Graduate

Studies Committee. The Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

solicited input from its components and held an extraordinary

meeting of its Faculty Under

g

raduate Curriculum Committee with

its Faculty Graduate Studies Committee and its Dean's Advisory

Committee on Friday, October 26th. Discussions are continuing

on a memorandum of agreement among the proposed components

of a Faculty of Applied Science.

3.

The Dean of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies has

arranged for a full Faculty meeting on Tuesday, November 6th

to provide for further discussion and inrut and possible

resolution of any issues then outstanding. Meanwhile he has

provided a comprehensive report on the recommendations

discussed with the Faculty and the pertinent comments thereon.

Similarly the Dean of the Faculty of Arts has arranged for a

full Faculty meeting on Thursday, November 8th to provide for

further discussion and input. He, too, has provided a report

on the recommendations discussed within that Faculty.

.

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November 5, 1984

The reports from the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

Graduate Studies Committee and from the Faculty of Arts

Graduate Studies Cotmittee were discussed by the Senate

Graduate Studies Committee on Monday, October 29th and

Dr. Webster, Chairman of that Committee has reported thereon.

4.

The members of the Senate Committee on Academic Planning have

a most important role to play in the assessment of the

proposals and the recommendations to be considered at Senate.

It is advisable that we have information as early as possible

to provide time for thought and rrior discussion if needed

with our colleagues, while at the same time recognizing some

need to proceed effectively. Sore questions have been raised

on procedures and it is useful to give any needed considera-

tion to these as early as possible to resolve any issues

without interfering unduly with discussion on items directly

of substance.

5.

Members, therefore, are advised that the topic of Proposals

Re Organizational Structure will be on the agenda for the

meeting of SCAP to be held Wedne

c

day, November 7, 1984. At

that meeting it is not intended that there will be action

motions on the general proposals, but that there will be

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opportunity for discussion of procedures if such be required,

and opportunity for general questions and discussion of the

various items. To this end the various reports which have

been received are being distributed now with the memorandum.

The motions for aci±ion will be postponed until a meeting of

SCAP scheduled to be held one weok later on Wednesday,

November 14th.

The results of the;meetings of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary

Studies on November 6th and of the Faculty of Arts on

November 8th will be known and the intent is to use that

information in dev1oping final clear recommendations for

discussion and action at the SCA? meeting of November 14th.

The intent will beto integrate in advance of the meeting the

wording of any individual item which may have been discussed

under slightly different wording at different groups.

Appendix 4 herewith indicates the general form of anticipated

action motions for SCAP.

Provision of the reports on items at this time should ensure

that there is reasonable understanding of issues involved.

6.

Those items which require scus consideration will be placed

before that body at its meeting of Tuesday, November 13th.

Meanwhile for general background information and understanding

copies of the materials now going to SCAP are being provided

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November 5, 1984

.

to SCUS members. Most items do not require formal

SCUS action.

/ J.W.G. Ivany

Enclosures:

1.

Appendix

1 -

Faculty of IDS Material

2.

Appendix

2 -

Faculty of Arts Material

3.

Appendix

3 -

Graduate Studies Material

4.

Appendix

4 -

General Form of Motions Proposed for SCAP

discussion

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

To: ?

SCAP

? From: J.W.G. Ivany

Subject: Recommendations on

?

Date: November 5, 1984

Restructuring

?

(Revised Nov. 14)

In his address to the University community in September, President

Saywell announced his intention to sponsor, and seek acceptance of a

number of initiatives. Among his wide-ranging proposals were budget

adjustments for meeting an immediate financial crisis, suggestions for

addressing a number of pressing issues which have arisen over time

through the creation of special committees, and the restructuring of some

portions of the University in order to place Simon Fraser in a position from

which future, continuing problems may be more successfully met.

The context for this announcement is well known to all. For a number of

years the Universities in British Columbia have been the recipients of

dwindling annual grants from the Province. This has taken place in spite of

increased enrolments and escalating costs. Simon Fraser University has

been particularly hard hit by this recent history. As the youngest of the

three institutions we had not achieved anything like a stable economic

state at the onslaught of budget cuts. This disparity among the three

schools is nowhere better illustrated than in the critical space problems we

face, problems far outweighing those faced at our sister institutions. In

addition we have experienced dramatic growth in enrolments, again

differentially from the other two universities. For example, in this current

year when entering student numbers have declined significantly across the

province, only at SFU have we, essentially, maintained last years' student

numbers.

Again surveying our recent past, Simon Fraser University, given

underfunding in a most unpredictable measure - usually announced well

after spending for a new fiscal year had begun - reacted in the only way

possible, through general compressing of operating funds, loss of support

services, raising fees and tuition to our clients, cutting salaries to all our

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employee groups. As a consequence we have slipped badly from a favored

Canadian position to one nearer the median in salaries. We stand on the

very edge of becoming mediocre if we allow these measures to continue.

None of this is very new. Neither has it been novel to decry the across the

board cutting of resources.

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It was in this context that President Saywell, last year, appointed a

Presidential Advisory Committee on University Priorities. With the report

of that committee in hand, and based upon a year of experience and dialog

within the university community the President brought his concerns and

ideas to senior administrators and senior academics for discussion. From

this interaction came the initiatives announced in his address.

Those of the initiatives that most centrally, and immediately, concern SCAP,

SCUS, the Senate Graduate Studies Committee and Senate itself involve

some proposals to restructure certain academic units. Central to these is

the creation of a new Faculty of Applied Sciences and the dissolution of the

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies.

The new Faculty provides an opportunity to bring together several

departments whose scholarship and curricula, already closely integrated in

some measure, may develop in coordination providing a better opportunity

for students preparing for careers in the information-technology fields. It

is also expected that such a new arrangement of existing programs will be

able to more successfully interact with both government agencies and the

private sector for purposes of research, student placement and the

development of Faculty and University resources. This Faculty will.

encompass the Departments of Computing Science, Kinesiology and

Communications, the Faculty of Engineering Science and the Program in

Natural Resources Management. A further advantage of this arrangement

is that it provides our new program of engineering with a home faculty

which achieves stable critical mass in size.

Simultaneously, it is proposed that the Department of Criminology be

moved, as a School, into the Faculty of Arts. Here the students and faculty

of that unit will be better able to evolve a coordinated curriculum, as

appropriate, with such relevant disciplines as sociology, psychology and

political science. Stature as a school is appropriate to distinguish it as a

par a -professional field, mirroring situations that exist elsewhere.

It is proposed that the Center for the Arts be moved to the Faculty of Arts.

Here it will be better able to achieve a coordinated curriculum with

relevant disciplines from the traditional Arts departments.

Following such moves it is clear that the Faculty of Interdisciplinary

Studies is left without critical mass. Thus it is proposed that the Faculty be

dissolved. The Area Studies Programs will move to the Faculty of Arts

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where, in time, a new proposal may be forthcoming to integrate these into

a new program of International Studies. For the moment, these programs

will

move into a Division of Interdisciplinary Studies within the Faculty of

Arts. This new unit reflects the belief that the interdisciplinary format has

proved its worth in the nurturing of small, immature units to the status of

major research

and

teaching departments. It is well to preserve this

opportunity in this new Division which will house, in addition to the Area

Studies Programs, the

Program

in Gerontology, the Womens Studies

Program, the program in Canadian Studies,

and

will be the home of the BGS

degree, which is to be retained.

One

last unit, the Management

and

Systems Science Program is to be moved to the Faculty of Science, where

the Department of Mathematics will continue to have major responsibility

for its affairs.

As part of the proposal to dissolve

FIDS

there will be a recommendation to

abolish the General Studies courses as they currently exist. If

any

of these

are to reappear, they

will

do so at a later date through the normal course

proposal route, and within an appropriate Faculty committee sequence.

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MEMORANDUM

Watarnaniiik,ecrejry

.eMte. .0 iii

.tee. no.

Aca.demic. .Planritog.

Sb.d.

nab1

in. Motion

Office of the Dean

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At its Meeting on 29 October 1984, the Senate Graduate Studies Committee

considered a series of motions based upon discussions In the Faculty

of

Interdiscipi nary Studies and in the Faculty of Arts relating to the

President's proposals for administrative re-organization.

In their discussion cf these items, it was recognized that this Committee

was concerned soley with the graduate programmes and aspects that might

influence the structt.re and quality of those programmes. Moreover, when

administrative relocations of programme units occur, it was recognized that

de facto, the graduate programmes are ad

ministratively

relocated.

In the light of this background discussion, the following two motions were

approved:

MOTION: ?

"the Senate Graduate Studies Committee accepts, in principle,

the proposal that, subject to the establishment of the Faculty

of Applied Science (and the dissolution of the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies), components of the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies be accommodated there, including:

I) the Department of Computing Science

2) the Department of Communication

) the Department of Kinesiology

4) the Programme in Natural Resources Management

This represents neither approval nor disapproval by the

Senate Groduate Studies Committee of the action of diss-

olving the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies"

MOTION: "the Senate Graduate Studies Committee accepts, in principle,

the proposal that, subject to the dissolution of the Faculty

of Interd i

sciplinary Studies, the Faculty of Arts accommodate

the following components Of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary

Studies:

I) Department of Criminology, to be renamed the School of

Criminology

2) the Programme in Women's Studies

This represents neither approval nor disapproval by the

Senate Graduate Studies Committee of the action of diss-

olving the Faculty of Interdisci linary

MN^

Studies"

Wes>'t'0

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Dean of Graduate Studies

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SAMON ERASER UIiVERS11'Y

To.

bean

reS•yd.s

Subject.....

MEMORANDUM

From ...... .Pr,.

.T... W ,.

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Dean

Date .......

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Recommendations prepared by the Vice-President, Academic concerning the

reorganization of the University were considered at a special joint

meeting of the FIDS Graduate Studies, Undergraduate Studies and Dean's

Advisory Committees held on Friday, October 26, 1984. The recommenda-

tions relevant to Graduate Studies involved movement of the Kinesiology,

Computing Science and Communication Departments and the Program in

Natural Resources Management to the proposed Faculty of Applied Science,

and the movement of the Criminology Department to the Faculty of Arts.

In considering the proposed changes, a number of administrative concerns

were identified and there was no agreement on the recommendation that

FIDS be dissolved. However, it was clear that there was no objection to

moving any of these graduate programs as recommended provided:

(1)

Senate approves a recommendation that the Faculty of Interdisciplinary

Studies be dissolved, and

(2)

The administrative concerns are satisfied.

I am sorry that this advice is less clear-cut than it might be.

Thomas W. Calvert

TWC:mf

cc: FIDS Graduate Studies Committee

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MEMORANDUM

John Webster, Chairman

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From

.....

o

Chairman

Senate Graduate Studies Coiiinittee

Faculty of Arts Graduate Studies corrciiit

Subject...

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Motions

.............................

Date

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25,

The Faculty of Arts Graduate Studies Committee at its meeting of

October 25, 1984 unanimously passed the following two motions.

That,

concurrently

with the dissolution of the

Faculty cf Interdisciplinary Studies, the Graduate

Studies Committee of the Faculty of Arts accepts

the propcsal that the graduate programs of the

Department of Criminology (to be renamed the School

of Crimirology) be moved intact to the Faculty of

Arts effcctive September 1, 1985

That, concurrently with the dissolution of the

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Graduate

Studies Committee of the Faculty of Arts accepts the

proposal that the graduate program of the Women's

Studies Program be moved intact to the Faculty of

Arts effective September 1, 1985

Would you please place these motions on the agenda of the next meeting of

the Senate Graduate Studies Committee.

R. Saunders

RS/mc

G. Ivany

R. Heath

H. Evans

T. Calvert

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Alternative

Reco177177en/dth'flS

Recommendation:

That, subject to the establishment of a Faculty of Applied Science (and the dissoluti&i of the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies), the Department of Computing Science accepts the proposal that components

of lIDS be accomodated there, including:

I) ?

the School (formerIj Department) of Computing Science

ii)

the Department of Communication

iii)

the Department ofineSolOgy

iv)

the Program in Natur& esources Management (MRM)

(Note: ?

1. ?

It is understood that these actions would be concurrent, effective 1 September 1985.

2. It is understood that the units, programs and deqree titles Wtu1d muve as is',

subject to whatever curriculum and regulation chanoes are approved In the balance

of this year in the normal fashion, sub iect to any special arrangements which are

negotiated due to a chance in a unit's designation, and subject to the chan.s noted

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above.

2. ?

It is understood that there is rtent to have a

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cl of Engine-?ring $cler:ce,

p ?

re

Liin

the present Faculty.

4. ?

It is understood that a suitable arrangement can be made to the satisfaction of all

units approving the governance of the Faculty.)

Nick Cercone

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SIMON FRASER

UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

To.........

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tTniversity

I circulated yotir memo of 1984-10-18, concerning implementation

of organizational changes proposed by the President, to my

permanent faculty members.

I asked each to indicate whether he or she agreed with the

following statement: "The Department of Communication should

become one of the founding departments in the Faculty of Applied

Sciences,"

There are twelve faculty members, two of whom are on sick leave.

I have replies from nine out of ten active faculty, and all nine

indicated agreement with the proposal.

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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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MEMORANDUM

To....D...

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.w:.ciaJvert

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From.

Dr .

J.

Dickinson

Dean, F.I.D.S.

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Chairman, Kinesiology Dept.

Subject

......................................................

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Date. ?

0ober,84

This department is generally in favour of the participation of

Kinesiology in the

proposed Fculty of Applied Science.

There is

a

minority view that a move to d Science Faculty would be more appropriate

and another minority which sees the development of a Faculty of Life

Science, including Kinesiology, as the optimum route.

Details concerning the transition to the new Faculty are naturally

of considerable concern, as are the subsequent administrative structures/

procedures of that faculty. I enclose a copy of my response to Dr. George's

"memorandum of understanding" regarding the development of the Faculty of

Applied Science.

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MEMORANDUM

W. Calvert?

.Interdi'sdplinary Studies

Subjed ........

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1 .°P.n . .

Macfarlane

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Acting irector

Date.....

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The following resolutions were passed unanimously at the

extraordinary departmental meeting of the Centre for the Arts

held on October 25, 1984.

1.

In response to your request for- formal reaction to your

memo of October 18, 1984, the Centre for the Arts is concerned

about procedural precedents being set in this meeting (Oct. 26)

which may be detrimental to the long-term interests of the

University. Therefore at this time, pending clarification

of procedural matters, and pending receipt of adequate

academic justifying arguments and data., the recommendation

is out of order and we cannot responsibly make any resolution

on this issue. We would be willing to consider the

recommendation under proper conditions.

2.

The Centre for the Arts considers discussion of the-

di ssol uti on of the F.I.D.S. out of order due to procedural

irregularities as outlined in the memo of Professor Evan

Alderson on October 24, 1984.

3.

The Centre for the Arts requests that the Dean call an

extraordinary meeting of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary

Studies to discuss issues pertaining to the proposal that

the Faculty be dissolved.

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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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MEMORANDUM

Dr. T.W. Calvert, Dean

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From.......

Dr.

S.N.

Verdun-Jones, Chair

F.I.D.S.

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Subject..

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NTJPY1.

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Date ....... .

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198..

Thank you for your memorandum, dated 1984-10-18. At a meeting held on

October 17, 1984, the Department of Criminology formally approved the

proposal that it become a School of Criminology within the Faculty of

Arts. However, this approval was given subject to the understanding

that the current curriculumiou1d remain essentially unchanged until

September 1, 1937. The Dean of Arts has

approved this caveat.

Of course, it is understood that the curriculum will be subject to the

process of "cur:icu1um rationalization", that will occur within the

University as a result of the President's recently announced proposals

and that this process will probably be concluded prior to September 1,

1^

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l987. If changes are indicted as a consequence of the rationalization

process, the Department will cooperate fully. However, it is clear that

the Department wishes to be exempt from the current Faculty of Arts degree

requirements until September 1, 1987, and that it is opposed to any major

changes to its curriculum. During the two year period, 1985-87, it is

hoped that an agreement will be negotiated between the School of Criminoloqy

and the Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee and that any such agreement

will recognize he need to Oaintain the specialized nature of the

Undergraduate C-iminology mjor.

At the present time, the De6h of Arts is discussing the details of the

establishment or the Schoolôf Criminology with Dr. Ivany and it is hoped

that the latter will approve the proposal to impose the two year

"moratorium'

upon the Crimi19logy curriculum.

I am seeking your advice as to whether the proposed resolutions, of the

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, should be modified to take account

of the issue raised above.

c.•. ?

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Simon N. Verdun-Jones

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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MEMORANDUM

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Den

Faculty of

Int

erdisciplinary Studies

Subjed...

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Latin American Studies

25 October 1984

Date

.......................................................

RE: Recommendation 5

The Latin Americai Studies Steering Committee agrees to the text of

recommendation 5 to be considered at the FIDS extraordinary meeting on

October 26, 1984 with the following reservations:

1.

The LAS Program objects to agree in advance to

undetermined "reinforcement or reduction" (Note 2, last line).

2.

The LAS Program is opposed to a merger to a yet undefined

academic unit (ISP) without a guarantee to preserve the

Identity and integrity of the LAS Program (Note 3).

We therefore suggest a separate recommendation for the transfer of the

LAS Prozam to the Faculty of Arts without inclusion of these two items.

Alternatively, we would approve

r

ecommendation S with the deletion of Note 3,

and the deletion of the last line of Note 2.

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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

r.T.Calvert,Dea.

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plinary ?

es•

Subj.d..

Transfer .

.

the Centre for

Studies to the Faculty of Arts

From

.P:CopS,Dhectu.

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Centre for Canadian Studies

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1984

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With reference to our recent telephone

conversation and your memorandum of

18 October 1984,

I

am enclosing the draft of a substitute resolution that I

propose be used to record FIDS acceptance for the transfer of the Centre for

Canadian Studies to the Faculty of Arts.

It is our understanding in the Centre for Canadian Studies, that in

transferring to the Faculty of Arts we will retain our distinct identity,

allowing us to fulfill the important obliga:ions of the only Canadian Studies

program in a British Columbia university. We wish to emphasize the importance

of the responsibilities that we have assumed. British Columbia is the only

multi-university province that has only one university with a Canadian Studies

program. (The two small provinces of Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland each

have only one university, in each case with a Canadian Studies program.) As a

result, our Centre must represent British Columbia in the nation-wide Canadian

Studies academic community. Moreover, we have an essential role to fulfill in

respect of the community colleges of this

province,

which have developed a wide-

spread network of Canadian Studies programs. We offer the only opportunity in

British Columbia for

college transfer students to complete their degree in

Canadian Studies. In fact, over half of the majors in Canadian Studies are

I

transfer students from British Columbia colleges.

In the Centre for Canadian Studies we are pleased with the prospect of

contributing to the work of a proposed International Studies Program. We are

excited about the potential of a stronger development of the international

perspective in our work. Indeed, this fits well with three recent developments

in which our Centre is engaged. We have

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.ned a "Consortium for Canadian

Studies in the West" initiated by a number of west ccast U.S. universities

that are strengthening their Canadian Studies programs. We have been asked to

serve as the Canadian "anchor" in the consortium, as we represent the only

"Canadian" Canadian Studies program on the Pacific ccast. While the consortium

is concerned with Canadian Studies per se, t

will focus in particular on

Canadian-American relations in the west and on Canadian-American links in the

Pacific rim.

A second recent initiative pertains

to discussions we have had with senior

representatives of the Canadian Public Service Commission, regarding possible

"cooperative" programs that would place Canadian Studies students in work-study

positions in

the public service. We have been advised that Canadian Studies

majors may be particularly well qualified to serve ir the Department of External

Affairs, because of

the

exceptional importance of a strong and wide knowledge

of Canada

in representing

this country abroad.

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The third initiative we are pursuing concerns the "faculty enrichment"

awards offered by the Department of External Affairs. These allow foreign

faculty members to spend some time in a. Canadian university to improve their

knowledge of this country. We have contacts with Canadian Studies specialists

in the United States, Japan and

Australia

and are exploring the possibility

of External Affairs funding to bring some of these individuals to our campus

for extended visits. We also have contacts with Canadian Studies specialists

in a number of European countries and have had visits from several of them.

Both this memorandum and the attached draft resolution have the unanimous

support of a Canadian Studies Steering Committee meeting held today.

1

P. Copes

Attachment

PC:bs

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Draft resolution concerning Canadian Studies

Sa. That, subject to reasonable acceptance by the Faculty of Arts (and the

dissolution of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies), the FIDS

accepts the proposal that the Centre for Canadian Studies be moved to

a Division of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of Arts.

(Note: 1. It is understood that these actions would be

concurrent, effective September 1, 1985.

2.

It is understood

that

programs and degrees would

move "as is", subject to whatever curriculum and

regulation changes are approved during this ye.ir

in the normal fashion.

3.

It is understood

that

the Centre for Canadian

Studies may be called upon to develop a perspective

within its program to complement the work of a

proposed International Studies Program. )

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MEMO

To: Tom Calvert

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From: Gloria M. Gutman, Coordinator,

Dean, FIDS

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DGT and Director, Gerontology

Research Centre

Subject: Proposed Move From

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October 25, 1984

FIDS to Arts

The Gerontology Program accepts, with some reluctance, our proposed

move from FIDS to a Division of Interdisciplinary Studies within the

Faculty of Arts. Our reluctance stems primarily from the fact that the

field of gerontology and our Program spans-both the "hard" and the

"soft"

sciences. We are concerned that by being under the umbrella of Arts, we

not be perceived nor expected to focus solely on aging from the perspective

of theocial sciences and humanities. Such a perception or expectation

would undermine the very essence of the Program and render it impotent from

a teaching and a research perspective. We would feel much more comfortable

were we to be assured that the Faculty of Arts recognizes the value of

truly intedisciplinary programs and courses such as. GERO 300, 400, 401 and

410 and that no attempt will be made to discontinue these nor hinder future

interdisciplinary course development.

A secoad area of concern is in regard to support staff. The Program

has developed rapilly and all indications are that it will continue to

expand for some, time in the future. At present in addition to myself as

half-time director, as you know, we have the services, on a one-third time

basis, of Barbara Leighs in the position of Program Assistant. Our reading

of the part of your memo stating that units, programs and degrees would

move "as is" is that you are referring to curriculum. What is to be

expected with regard to support staff? This is an important point as,

quite frankly, the volume of Diploma Program work is more than I can or am

prepared to cope with alone.

A third point relates to the Gerontology Research Centre. Although

there has been no mention of it anywhere, I expect the Centre, too, will

move under the aegis of Arts. Is this a correct assumption?

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October

25, 1984

Page

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A final

concern is in regard to me personally. What happens, given

that my appointment and tenure will, after September 1, 1985, be tied to e

non-existent faculty?

_L

Gloria M. Gutman, Ph.D.

Coordinator, DGT

and Director, Gerontology

Research Centre

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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

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To.,,...

SCAP and SCUS

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Dean of Graduate Studies

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Dean,

F.ac.ui.t.y..o.f..J..D.S...................

Date ........

O.c .to.bc r. .2.9.,. . .1 94 ...................

The proposals for reorganization of the University which

directly affect the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies have now

received initial consideration within the Faculty.

?

The relevant

components were considered by the individual programs,

departments and centres and by an extraordinary joint meeting of

the Faculty Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Graduate Studies

Committee and Dean's Advisory Committee.

This ?

is ?

to ?

forward

?

the ?

advice ?

of

?

the

?

joint

?

meeting ?

to

?

the

Senate ?

Committee

?

on

?

Undergraduate ?

Studies ?

(SCUS), ?

Senate

Committee ?

on ?

Graduate ?

Studies

?

(SCGS) ?

and ?

Senate ?

CommiteeOn

whichAcademic ?

were

?

Planning

?

considered

?

(SCAP)

?

are

?

?

as

set

?

appropriate.

?

out ?

below,

?

?

together

The ?

recommendations

?

with ?

the

specific

?

input ?

from ?

the

?

program

?

concerned ?

and ?

the

?

action ?

taken ?

by

4

the ?

extraordinary

?

jointrneeting. ?

In

?

each ?

case ?

I

?

have

?

indicated

wh etb

.

er

?

a

?

recommendationjnvolves

?

SCUS

?

or ?

SCGS;

?

I

?

believe

?

that

all ?

recommendations

?

should

?

be ?

considered

?

by ?

SCAP.

Procedures

Before

?

discussing ?

the

?

individual

?

recommendations

?

the ?

joint

meeting

?

spent

?

some ?

time

?

discussing ?

procedures.

?

Some

?

felt

?

that

?

it

was ?

inappropriate ?

to

?

discuss

?

the

?

individual ?

recommendations

?

for

departments ?

and

?

programs

?

until ?

conditions ?

set ?

out

?

in

?

the

?

draft

"Policy

?

on ?

discontinuation

?

of

?

academic

?

programs" ?

had

?

been ?

met

(this ?

point

?

of

?

view ?

is ?

articulated ?

in

?

some ?

detail ?

in

?

Evan

Alderson's

?

memo ?

to

?

me ?

dated

?

October ?

24, ?

1984). ?

Others ?

argued

that ?

the

?

new

?

policy ?

was ?

not

?

intended ?

to ?

apply ?

to

?

this ?

situation

and ?

that ?

in ?

any ?

case, ?

the

?

substantial ?

elements

?

of

?

the ?

new ?

policy

were ?

being

?

met.

?

There ?

as

?

a ?

consensus ?

that ?

consideration ?

could

continue

?

but

?

Centre

?

for.\the ?

Arts ?

representatives

?

stated

?

their

• protest ?

and

?

their ?

wish ?

to

?

table ?

consideration. ?

It

?

was ?

agreed

that ?

a ?

full ?

meeting

?

of

?

the ?

Faculty ?

would ?

be ?

called ?

to

?

provide ?

an

opportunity ?

for ?

full ?

and ?

open ?

discussion

?

of ?

all ?

issues.

The ?

joint

?

meeting ?

felt ?

that ?

it

?

would ?

be ?

inappropriate ?

and

unnecessary ?

to

?

vote

?

on ?

the ?

recommendations

?

for ?

individual

programs.

?

Rather, ?

the ?

committee ?

asked

?

that

?

SCUS, ?

SCGS ?

and ?

SCAP

be

?

advised

?

of

?

the ?

concerns

?

raised

?

in ?

the ?

discussion. ?

It ?

should

.

• be

?

noted

?

that ?

a

?

recurring

?

theme

?

in ?

the ?

discussion ?

of

?

all

recommendations

?

was

?

the

?

concern

?

that ?

the ?

actions

?

were

?

conditional

on

?

the ?

proposed

?

dissolution ?

of

?

the ?

Faculty.

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The recommendations are presented in the order in which they

were considered.

Recommendation I

?

(SCIJS):

That, Subject to acceptance by the Faculty of Scitnce (arid

with dissolution of the Faculty of Interdisciplinory

Studies), the liDS accepts the proposal that the Management

and Systems Science Program be moved tb the FacuH.y of

Science.

(Note:

?

1. ?

It is understood that these actions wou

l

d be

concurrent, effective September 1, 1985

?

2.

?

It is understood that the program would be moved

HaS is".)

Comment:

Dr. ?

Alspach stated that the proposed move to Sc.ence had

the support of the

Program

faculty; the program includes courses

from Math, Computing Science, Business and Economics, but faculty

leadership has come from Math.

?

A proposal for a Research

Institute on "Systems Science/Operations Research" is under

conside.ration and this might be associated with the MSSC

Program. ?

A student member from MSSC stated that the students

were indifferent to the proposed move.

?

Dr. Silverman questioned

the academic justification for the move.

?

Dr. Cercone agreed that

?

the administrative energy for the program comes from Science but

noted that other units certainly support the program

enthusiastically. ?

Dr. Bhakthan thought that the proposed Faculty

?

of Applied Science would also be an appropriate home but there

was little support for this view.

Recommendation 2

?

(SCUS, SCGS):

That, subject to the establishment of a Faculty of Applied

Science (and the dissolution of the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies), the Faculty accepts the proposal

that components of FIDS be accommodated there, including:

1) the Department of Computing Science

ii)

the Department of Communication

iii)

the Department of Kinesiology

iv)

the Program in Natural Resources Management (NRM).

(note: ?

1.

?

It is understood that these actions would be

concurrent, effective September 1, 1985,

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2.

It is understood that the units and programs and

degree titles would move "as is", subject to

whatever curriculum and regulation changes are

approved in the balance of this year in the normal

fashion.

3. ?

It ?

is ?

understood

?

that

?

there ?

is

?

intent

?

to

?

have ?

a

School

?

of

?

Engineering ?

Science ?

(replacing ?

the

•

present

?

Faculty.)

Comment:

Initial discussion ?

focussed

?

on

?

the

?

merits

?

of

?

the ?

proposed

•

?

Faculty

of

?

App) ?

ed ?

Science.

?

The ?

points ?

of

?

concern ?

included:

(a)

Schools.

?

What ?

does

?

it

?

mean

?

to

?

be ?

a ?

School

?

as ?

opposed ?

to

a ?

Department? ?

What ?

is ?

the ?

effect ?

if

?

some ?

units ?

ar.e

Schools

?

and

?

others ?

are ?

Departments?

(b)

Academic ?

Leadership.

?

The ?

proposed ?

arrangements

?

for

leadership ?

clearly

?

troubled ?

many ?

of

?

the

?

potential

participants ?

in

?

this ?

Faculty; ?

however, ?

the ?

special

?

needs

of

?

Engineering

?

Science ?

were ?

acknowledged

•

?

(c)

Name. ?

Many

?

of

?

those ?

present ?

expressed ?

unhappiness ?

with

the ?

proposed ?

name ?

but

?

acknowledged ?

the ?

difficulty

?

in

finding ?

a ?

better ?

one.

?

Those ?

concerned ?

were

?

encouraged

to ?

give ?

this ?

matter ?

further ?

thought

(d)

Procedures.

?

Dr. ?

Alderson

?

questioned

?

the ?

lack

?

of

?

obvious

savings ?

from ?

formation ?

of

?

the

?

new

?

Faculty; ?

others

pointed ?

out

?

that ?

the ?

change ?

was

?

not

?

motivated ?

by

savings. ?

Dr.

?

Alderson ?

expressed

?

concern ?

that

?

he

?

did ?

not

have

?

the ?

full ?

arguments.

The following points were raised in relation to the

move of the individual programs:

i)

?

?

Computing Science.

?

Dr. Cercone stated that his

department felt the move to Applied Science could be

positive but that Computing Science required School

status for reasons of national image and enrollment

control.

?

He had no objection to other departments also

becoming schools.

?

His proposal is summarized in

Attachment A.

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Ii) ?

Communicaton.

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Dr. Leiss stated that his department had

?

been happy in FIDS but that If this is not possitle, the

Faculty of Applied Science offers the best opportunity

for future development. He had

su

ggested other

alternatives

departmen.t feels

such

that

as a.

Communication

Faculty of Policy

can make

Studies.

a

?

His ?

distinctive Contribution to Applied Science by

emphasizing the human component.. Questions were raised

regarding whether the move would result in a different

course of

c

evelopment and whether the current

move

Communjc.aton

takes place.,

curriculum

?

Dr. Leiss

would.

stated

be

a

p

that

propriate

Communication

if this

?

is a developing field and that changes Should be

expected anyway.

?

A memo from Dr. Leiss detailing his

department's Support for the move is included as

Attachment B.

Kinesiology.

?

The position. of the department on the

proposed move, is outlined in Dr.

Dic

kinson's memo

included as Attachment C.

?

Dr. Dickinson emphasized that

?

his department's approval, involves an implicit

understandinb that the Department will receive the same

respect anc autonomy in Applied Science as it does in

IDS..

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iv), ?

after

Natural.

d

iscussions

R

esources Management.with

Arts

)

Business

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Dr. Gunton

and Science

stated that

the

NRM faculty had voted unanimously to move to Applied

Scienc.e if FIDS is dissolved. He noted that they share

the concerns of Kinesiology. He also noted the

Program's ambitio,n to become a Department.

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Recommendation 3 (.S.CUS):'

That, subject to reasonable acceptance by the Faculty of Arts

(and the dissolution of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary

Studies), the F1 DS accepts the proposal that the Centre for

the Arts be moved to the Faculty of Arts.

?

(Note:

?

1.

?

It is understood that these actions would be

concurrent, effective Se

p

tember 1, 1985.

2. ?

It is understood tht units and programs and degrees

would move "as is", subject to whatever curriculum

and regulation changes, are approved during the

balance of this university year in the normal

fashion and,, recognizing that as a result of a

major budget reduction, the Centre may be proposing

further curriculum changes.)

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Comment:

The Centre for the Arts

repr

esentatives 3tited that because

of procedural concerns related to the proposei dissolution of IDS

they were unable to discuss any Possible move of the Centre to

the Faculty of Arts.

?

Their concerns are set out in Attachment-D.

Recommendation 4

?

(SCUS, SCGS)

That, subject to reasonable acceptance by the Faculty of Arts

(and the dissolution of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary

Studies), the FIDS accepts the proposal that the Department

of Criminology be moved to the Faculty of Arts and be renamed

the School of Criminology.

(Note:

?

1. ?

It is understood that these actions would be

concurrent, effective September 1, 1985.

2.

?

It is understood that programs and degrees would

move "as is", subject to whatever Curriculum

changes are approved in the balan:e of this year in

the normal fashion.)

Comment,:

• ?

The position of the Department is set out in Dr. Verdun-

Jones' memo included as Attachment E.

?

Dr. Verdun-Jones stated

that if FIDS is dissolved the only logical home for Criminology

is Arts, but that because their program has a professional nature

and is different from any other in Arts, they require School

status.

?

Dr. Silverman asked whether there was a rationale for th

move, or did they have no choice? Dr. Verdun-Jones stated that

with appropriate assurances he felt Criminolo

g

y could have a

fruitful future in Arts.

Recommendation 5 (SCuS)

That, subject to reasonable acceptance by the Faculty of Arts

(and the dissolution of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary

Studies), the proposal is accepted that the following

programs be moved to a Division of Interdisciplinary Studies

in the Faculty of Arts

African/Middle Eastern Studies Program

Latin-American Studies Program

.

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Centre for Canadian Studies

(Note: ?

1. ?

It is understood that these actions would be

concurrent, effective September 1, 1985.

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2.

It is understood that programs and degrees would

move "as is", subject to whatever curriculum and

regulation changes are approved during this year in

the normal fashion, whilst recognizing the charge

to reinforce and reduce.

3.

It is understood that further actions., relative to

a proposed International Studies Program, may

supercede the present actions.)

Comments:

All three Area Studies Programs expressed their concern that

they were being asked to accept a move with a threat of being

subsumed into other programs or being required to reduce.

Without knowing what. was intended they could not agree to move

unless it was on the basis of complete transfer of their

curriculum and maintenance of their status.

?

Memos to this effect

from Latin American Studies and Canadian Studies are included as

Attachments F and C.

Recommendation 6:

?

(SCIJS)

That, subject to reasonable acceptance by the Faculty of Arts

(and with dissolution of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary

Studies), the FIDS accepts the proposal to establish a

division of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of Arts

and that components of FIDS be accommodated there, including:

(1) ?

Women's Studies Program

(ii)

Gerontology Program

(iii)

B.G.S. Degree Program

(Note: ?

1. ?

It is understood these actions would be concurrent,

effective September 1, 1985.

2.

?

It is understood that the units and programs and

degree titles would move "as

jfl

Subject to

whatever curriculum and regulation changes are

approved this year in the normal fashion.)

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Comment:

1) ?

Women's Studies.

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Dr. M.L. Stewart-McDougal summarized

the Program's position.

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They prefer to stay in IDS

because it is•intellectuaVi.y rewarding, and a good

environment for the development of knwldege; they know

that their program lacks support in some other parts of

the University and IDS, has been a good place for

autonomous development. ?

They do not see the Division of

?

Interdsciplinary Studies in Arts providing the sane

environment; Women's Studies and the DIDS will be very

small in a huge Faculty of Arts.

?

As a member of the

Faculty of Arts she was in a position to assess how

receptive her colleagues are. Dr. Silverman added that

Women's Studies ,had the same procedural concerns as the

Centre for the Arts.

ii)

?

Gerontology. ?

Dr. Gutman stated that Gerontology would

accept the move with a lot of reluctance; it is viewed

as a regressive step in which small programs may lose

their voice.

?

Her views are summarized in Attachment H.

Recommendation 7:

?

(sCiis, SCGS):

That, subject to satisfctory placement of the prime

c

'

Qmponents of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies under

. ? other jurisdictions, the Faculty accepts the proposal that

the ?

Faculty of interdisciplinary Studies be dissolved.

(Note: ?

1. ?

it is understood that these actions would be

?

Concurrent, effective September 1, 1984.)

Comments:

In extended discussion it became clear tht esentially every

program in IDS felt that the proposed dissolution of the Faculty

creates some problems for them.

?

Some (e.g. Computing Science, ?

Kinesiology) expected that the problems could be resolved, but

until this was confirmed, they had difficulty supporting the

recommendation. ?

Others (e.g. Criminology) felt that their

?

problems had been resolved but could see no great advantage in

the change unless it was good for other programs (e.g. in Applied

Science). Some other programs are clearly opposed to the

proposed changes (e.g. Women's Studies) and the Centre for the

Arts feels

that no academic rationale has been brought forward to

support the changes.

?

Dr. Alderson stated that he was distressed

?

that the dissolution

of the Faculty had been brought to us as a

premise. He felt that the University would be strengthened by

using correct

procedures such as those set out in the Financial

Exigency Policy.

?

Dr. Calvert questioned whether we were not, in

•

fact, rather close

to the essence of these procedures and stated

that it

would be unthinkable for SCAP not to hear arguments from

any programs affected by the changes.

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Clearly many of those present felt that they would prefer

not to vote at this time; they could see much good in the

initiatives and would like to support them if their particular

co•cerns could be satisfied.

?

Others

felt-that

the recommendation

should definitely be voted upoi; it was stated that this body was

very representative of the Facilty.

A motion to table consideration of the recommendation was

defeated 7 in favour, 8 against.

A motion to approve the recommendation to dissolve the

Faculty failed 0 in favour, 15 against, 3 abstentions.

W. Leiss proposed the following motion:

'

.

'This meeting recognizes that the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies has done a superb job in developing and

maintaining programs for the University and for Society.

?

The

meeting notes the President's initiatives and resolves to work to

assurestructures through which all components of

Interdisciplinary Studies can continue their contributions."

The motion passed 18 in favour, 0 against, 0 abstentions.

A list of those present is included as Attachment I.

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DAC

J. Blanchet

R.C. Brown

J. Cochran

D.A. George

R. Heath

H.M. Evans/

W.G. Saywell

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MEMORANDUM

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Ron

HeathSecretary

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Sheila Roberts, Secretary

...enate Committee on Undergraduate

iStudies ?

Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee

Enabling Motions

Date...........26,1984

In response to

a charge from the Academic Vice President to the' Dean

of Arts the Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee at its meeting of

October

25, 1984

passed the following motions pertaining to the

acceptance of Programs into the Faculty of Arts from the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies.

All

these motions

+epresent

neither the approval

or disapproval of the Faculty of Arts Curriculum

Committee of the dissolution of the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies.

MTIOJ 1

?

?

In the event that Senate recommends that the

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies be

dissolved the Faculty of Arts Curriculum

Committee accepts the proposal that concurrently

,.

?

?

with a dissolution of the Faculty of Inter-

disciplinary Studies the Centre for the Arts

be moved to the Faculty of Arts

(NOTE: 1. It is understood that the actions would be

concurrent, effective September 1, 1985.

2.

It is

understood that units and programs and

degree would move "as is" subject to whatever

curriculum and regulation changes are

approved during the balance of this

university

, year in the normal fashion, and

recognizing the charge to the Centre to

reduce (with consequent curriculum change).)

)'IDTION 2

?

In the event that Senate recommends that the

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies be

dissolved the Faculty of Arts Curriculum

Committee accepts the proposal that concurrently

with the dissolution of the Faculty of Inter-

disciplinary Studies the Department of Criminology

be moved to the Faculty of Arts and be renamed

the School of Criminology.

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Motion 2 Cont.

(NOTE: 1.

It is understood that the actions would be

concurrent,

effective

September 1, 1985.

2.

It is

understood that programs and the

degree would move "as

is"

subject to what-

ever curriculum changes are approved in the

balance of this year in the normal fashion.

3.

It is understood that the undergraduate

curriculum in Criminology is different

from present programs in the Faculty of

Arts and that it does not Presently comply

with Faculty of Arts degree requirements.

A waiver of Arts requirements will be in

effect for a period of two years in order

that appropriate curriculum adjustments

can be negotiated.)

MJTION 3

?

In

the event that Senate reommends that the

Faculty of

Inter

disciplinary Studies be

dissolved the Faculty of Arts Curriculum

Committee accepts the proposal that concurrently

with a

dis

solution of the Faculty of Inter-

disciplinary Studies the Centre for Canadian

Studies be moved to the Faculty of Arts

(NOTE: 1.

It is

understood that the actions would be

concurrent, effective September 1, 1985.

2.

It is understood that programs and

the degree

would move "as is" subject to whatever

curriculum and regulation changes are

approved during this year in the normal

fashion whilst recognizing the President's

charge to reinforce and reduce.

3.

It is

understood further actions relative

to a proposed International Studies Program

jrny supersede the present actions.

MOTION 4 ?

In the event that Senate recommends that the

Faculty of

Inter

disciplinary Studies be

dissolved the Faculty of Arts Curriculum

Committee accepts the proposal that concurrently

with a dissolution of the Faculty of

Inter-

disciplinary Studies a Division of Inter-

disciplinary Studies be established in the

Faculty of Arts and that

conponents

of the

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies be

accommodated ther, including:

ly

. .

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Motion 4

Cont.

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1) Women's Studies Program

ii) Gerontology Program

iii)

Bachelor of General Studie Degree Program

for administration by te Faculty

of

Arts.

iv)

Africa/Middle

East Program

V)

Latin

American Studies Program

(NOTE:

1. It is

understood the actions would be concurrent,

effective September 1, 198S.

2.

It is

understood that the units and programs

and degree titles would move "as is" subject

to whatever curriculum and regulation changes

are approved this year in the normal fashion.

3.

It is understood that further actions

concerning

AfricanfMiddle East Studies and

Latin

American

Studies may be required depending upon the out-

come of the President's initiative in the area

of International Studies.

4. It should be noted that the Bachelor of General

Studies degree will not be a degree given by

the Faculty of Arts, it will be administered

by the Faculty of Arts on behalf of the Senate

of

Simon

Fraser University.)

WT ION S ?

In

the event that Senate recommends that the

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies be diso1ved

the Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee accepts

the proposal that with a dissolution of the Faculty

of Interdisciplinary Studies and proposed con-

current movement of a number of units and programs

to the Faculty of Arts, for the period ending

August 31, 1987, that:

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i) Students taking the major (or honours where

applicable) for their degree in the programs

noted be exempted from the normal Faculty of

Arts group requirements for the degree

Centre for the Arts - Major in Dance

Major in Performing Arts

Centre for Canadian ?

Studies

Department of

Criminology

- Major in Canadian Studies

Joint Majors

- Major in Criminology

ii) Students taking the Bachelor of General Studies

degree programs be exempted from the normal Faculty

of Arts group requirements for a degree..

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tiOn

S Cont.

NOTE: 1. Faculty Of Arts

group requirements

for a degree apply

only to degrees recommended through that Faculty.

Programs already In place In the Faculty of Interdis-

ciplinary Studies show variety with some

structures

quite different from the Faculty of Arts across a unit's

programs (as in.

the Centre for the Arts

in

its interactive

majors and minors), some differing group requirements (as

in Criminology), some with no specified group requirements

(as in the Bachelor of General: Studies, viewed as a

university-wide degree).

Application of a group of additional requirements

immediately would have serious impact on many students

well-advanced in programs, and undoubtedly on students

relatively new to some programs until any curriculum

rationalizations which may be appropriate have been set

clearly

in

place.

3. It is understood that the undergraduate curriculum in

these areas is different from present programs in the

Faculty of Arts and that it does not presently comply

with Faculty of Arts degree requirements.

It

waiver of

Arts requirements will be in effect for a period of two

years in order that appropriate curriculum adjustments

can be negotiated.

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

RATIONALE for placing the DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION

?

in'the FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES (FAS)

General Statement

All of the five units that have agreed to become founding

members of FAS (subject to approval by Senate and the Board), as

well as the Dean-designate of the new Faculty, believe that the

presence of each will make a significant contribution to the

effectiveness of FAS as a whole. The present complement of

active, permanent faculty in the Department of Communication has

endorsed this proposal, enthusiastically and without exception.

We believe that the Department's placement in FAS will enable us

to accomplish the following goals: (1] To make a distinctive

contribution to the future development of our discipline in

Canada. [2] To assist Simon Fraser University in making a

distinctive educational contribution in Canada with the unique

blend of academic specializations brought together in FAS. (3]

To make the most effective use of our resources for the

maintenance of our academic programs, considering especially

their unique character in British Columbia, and for meeting our

obligations to our graduate and undergraduate students.

Nature of the Discipline in Canada

It is axiomatic that the first "generation' of scholars in

what becomes recognized as a new discipline will have received

its academic training in other fields. ?

The main task of this

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first generation -- which, in the case of communication, came to

maturity with the founding of its own learned society (CCA/ACC)

in 1980 -- is to forge the discipline's distinct identity, taking

into account, at least in what is often termed the "human

sciences," the bearing of its nation's history on its own

intellectual concerns.

Throughout the twentieth century in Canada communications

issues have been virtually synonymous with issues about communi-

cations technologies. This is unsurprising, given the

geographical dispersion of its population and the proximity of a

dynamic neighboring society along its entire southern border.

The predominance of technological themes in communications

studies itself is also exemplified by the writings of Canada's

great pioneer in this field, Harold Innis.

As indicated below, the current and projected activities of

Simon Fraser's Department of Communication have been influenced

heavily by this inheritance.

Service

to the

Province

and Student Needs

This Department has experienced a dramatic and sustained

increase in student demand for its programs, at both graduate and

undergraduate levels, for at least the preceding six years. The

academic records and performance of our majors and graduate

students show clearly, we believe, that we attract students of

increasingly better quality as well.

Although it is not easy to make assessments in such matters,

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we are convinced that at least some part of our attraction has

been ?

the ?

perception that communication is ?

an

?

..applied"

discipline. ?

The ?

records we have appear to indicate that our

graduates are relatively successful in employment markets.

Finally, the Department gradually has oriented its programs more

and more towards areas of specialization that are likely to

provide, now and in the future, preparation for careers in

dynamic and expanding fields.

Communication as an Applied Discipline

Much of our work during the past seven years (in courses,

•

?

?

theses, reaearch, and consulting) has been concentrated on the

?

relations between technology, public policy, and socio-cultural

factors. Some has focussed quite specifically on communications

technologies -- in broadcasting, telecommunications regulation,

acoustic communication, and computer-communications networks;

some has looked primarily at the impacts of new technologies and

technology transfer on social relations and cultural change. In

almost all cases, however, the public policy implications of

these interrelationships have been a principal point of analysis.

A number of projects have led directly to policy recommendations

for governments and industry. This applied focus is, in fact, a

distinctive characteristic of the most influential programs in

the discipline of communication in Canada, and it is also one of

the distinguishing features of Canadian contributions in an

international context.

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Revelant Activities: Current

Following is an incomplete list of teaching, research, and

contract-related activities undertaken or ongoing in 1984 that,

we believe, are directly relevant to the general objectives of

FAS. These constitute a significant proportion of our total

array of activities.

-- consulting work in association with a major Federal government

assessment of office automation field trials;

-- research, publications, and lectures at other Canadian

universities on the information society (as well as two new

courses in this area approved by Senate in 1984);

-- teaching, research, publications, and extensive consulting in

broadcast and telecommunications law and regulation, as well

as in regulatory policy and the policy process;

?

•

-- major academic research project, and associated major Federal

government consulting contracts, on the relation between

science, values and public policy, including regulation of

toxic chemicals,

risk

assessment, and

risk

management;

-- teaching, research, and maintenance of laboratory facilities

and state-of-the-art equipment for acoustic communication;

-- technology transfer and communications technology strategies

in developing nations;

- - association with Department of Computing Science as joint

sponsors of the Laboratory for Computer/Communication

Research;

--major Federal government grant for research on the effects of

transportation/communication technologies on Canadian

communities;

-- computerized academic advising facilities.

--proposal to Apple Canada Foundation for donation of hardware to

support faculty/staff/student productivity field trial, in-

volving comparisons among four types of office technologies.

-- membership on SSHRCC Strategic Grants adjudication committees

for the program 'Human Context of Science and Technology".

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Relevant Activities: Projected

Following is an incomplete list of possible future

activities and requests that would be -- in conjunction with the

ongoing phases of items listed above -- a significant, and

perhaps predominant, proportion of the Department's contributions:

-- an office automation project for the entire Faculty of Applied

Sciences, and thus a pilot project for the University, to be

managed by faculty and technician resources in the

Department of Communication;

- - a Laboratory for Media Technologies, directed by faculty on

staff using equipment resources at SFU that are now under-

utilized, specializing in senior undergraduate instruction;

- - proposal to a federal department for a study of media owner-

ship incorporating a specially-designed electronic data base

in a program running on the IBM-PC/AT;

-- a major study for the Federal Department of Communications on

radio spectrum allocation that may involve an engineering

component;

-- software development for records, budget accounts, and

correspondence activities of academic departments, using new

computer local area networking systems;

- - digital audio signal processing and manipulation as an extens-

ion of the Sonic Research Studio.

Departmental Endorsement

This statement was endorsed at a special meeting of the

Department of Communication held on November 19, 1984.

William Leiss

Chairman

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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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MIMORANDUM

From W. R. Heath

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To

Members of Senate

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SubI.d

Attached Paper for Natural

ida....

The attached paper was received after the regular distribution

of the agenda and papers for the Senate meeting of Monday,

December 3. It relates to Motion 2 of Senate Paper 84-81 and

the proposal to move the current Program in Natural Resources

Management to a newly-established Faculty of Applied Sciences.

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M. Roberts

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The motions before Senate for its Meeting on Monday,

December 3, 1984 include a recommendation that the Program in

Natural Resources Management (MRM) be moved from the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies to a new Faculty of Applied Sciences.

This move has our enthusiastic support but we intend to propose

an amendment to the effect that the name be changed to the

Department of Natural Resource Management.

This is to provide members of Senate with the rationale for

this change (see attached). Due to an unfortunate oversight on

our part the rationale was not provided to SCAP. This change has

been under discussion for about a year and we believe that it

should be implemented as part of the wider reorganization.

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Rationale for Changing MRM's Status

to the Department of Natural Resource Management

The Natural Resources Management Program was created in 1979.

The impetus for this program primarily from the growing recognition

of the importance of natural resources to British Columbia and Canada,

and from the 'changing nature of resource policy issues which increasingly

demand a broader perspective than is provided by traditional disciplines.

MRM was structured as an interdisciplinary graduate program providing

professional training for individuals working in the field of resource

management or for recent graduates in specialized disciplines related

to natural resources. From the national perspective, MRM has emerged

as an innovative and unique Canadian program attracting high quality

students and substantial research funding.

When MRM was created in 1979, it was anticipated that the program

would eventually become a department. After considerable discussion

during the past year, the MRM Executive Committee unanimously agreed

that MRM has reached the point where it would be in the best interests

of the program and Simon Fraser University to change MRM's status

to the Department of Natural Resource Management. The Dean of Interdisciplinary

Studies and the Dean of Engineering Science both agree with this decision.

The rationale for this change is as follows:

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Program status at SFU has been reserved for small units which

relyon joint appointments for the faculty. During the past

5 years, MRM has expanded from one faculty position to 4 3/4

FTE, 3 of which are full-time appointments in MRM. It is anticipated

that it will eventually grow to approximately 12 FTE. MRM currently

has 51 students and 12 adjunct faculty. While the program status

was appropriate during the initial stages of MRM, it is no longer

appropriate for its current and anticipated size.

2) Our experience indicates that people outside the university have

difficulty understanding what a program is. They normally view

it as inferior to other designations. Therefore, changing MRM's

status to a department will improve its stature thereby helping

MRM to attract research funds, faculty and high-quality students.

3) Giving MRM a higher profile will demonstrate SFU's commitment

to an important policy area relevant to the province's future.

This should help the university's image.

4)

While MRM is enthusiastic about joining the new Faculty of Applied

Science, the faculty would feel more comfortable about this move

if MRM's status was upgraded to a department. Otherwise MRM

will be the only program in a faculty comprised of three schools

and one department.

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As the PACUP review noted, MRM has the potential in the next

five years to become the top Canadian program specializing in integrated

resource management. We have concluded for the reasons cited above

that our ability to realize this potential would be enhanced if our

status was changed from program to The Department of Natural Resource

Management.

Dr. Tom Gunton

Acting Director

Natural Resources Management Program

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Selected Data on the Masters of Resource Management Program

Year formed:

1979

Number of FTE:

4 3/4

Number of faculty who

are MRM appointments:

3

Number of Adjunct

Faculty:

12

Number of students:

51

Number of courses

taught:

31

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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

Meeting, Monday December 3, 1984 -

Subied Op.....e

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the

Agenda Item 1

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Item 5.vi) b) Proposals re University

Organizational Structure

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FACULTY OF ARTS REFERENDUM

Senate rules require that copies of the agenda and supporting papers be available

at least ten days before the Senate meeting. The Items for the December 3rd meeting

of Senate therefore were released on Friday, November 23rd. The balloting on a

Faculty of Arts referendum, [some items of which might impact item 5.vi) b) Proposals

re University Organizational Structure] was not completed until the afternoon of

November 23 and results were not received until November 26th. Following receipt

of the results of the Arts referendum the committee met to discuss those items

which.-might directly involve Senate and noted that there were three, as shown on

the attached memorandum from the Dean of Arts (Appendix I).

The Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules is charged under three of its terms

of reference:

"i To advise the Chairman in determining the items for the Open

and Closed Agendas of Senate,

ii. To recommend to Senate rules and procedure for the conduct of

Its business,

iii To periodically review the structure and terms of reference

of the various standing committees of Senate, and to make

recommendations to Senate as appropriate."

The Committee holds the view that until such time as a rule has been formally

changed the body must abide by the present rule unless there is proper motion to

suspend for a given purpose and session.

1. MOTION-1 - APPENDIX I

It is the view-of SCAR that Motion 1 of Appendix I: represents a proposed

significant change to the terms of reference of SCUB, that SCAR must be fully

involved In reviewing such. recommendation (under term of reference 3 of SCAR),

and that SCUB Tmust have opportunity to provide its reactions before any SCAR

recommendations- for change proceed to Senate.

SCAR has advised the Chairman that this item not be placed on the agenda for the

-meeting of December 3rd as-there has not been adequate time for the necessary

consultation and development of any-final recommendation from SCAR, and that efforts

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2.

MOTION 2 - APPENDIX I

It is

the view of SCAR that Motion 2, as proposed, represents very significant

change to a number of the present reules of Senate but is not required in the

present instance in view of the authority given the chairman under rules

V.D. 1,2,7.

The Committee was satisfied that the present rules could meet any needed immediate

conditions-and that sufficient and satisfactory arrangements are being made.

3.

MOTION 3 - APPENDIX I

al It is the view of SCAR that Notion 3 represents proposed very significant change

to the Rules of Senate and to previous- Senate practice, much more so than does

Motion 2.

It is noted by SCAR that there is included in the Rules of Senate a specific

rule covering amending the Rules, as follows:-

VIII.

Method of Amending

Alterations of these Rules of Senate shall require written notice at

a regular meeting of Senate prior to the meeting at which a vote on

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vote by two-thirds-of the voting members present to carry.

In this instance there has not been previous notice at a meeting of Senate prior

to the forthcoming meeting and the items wouldnot fulfill present requirements of

Rule Vu-I for consideration on December 3rd.

Reference to Roberts' Rules of Order indicates the importance of previous notice

plus- requirements- of a two-thirds vote on items of major significance such as rules

and by-laws and that change should not be undertaken lightly. Under Roberts' Rules,

the rule requiring previous notice of a proposed amendment to bylaws protects the

absentees, and as its suspension would violate their rights it is not permitted

within Roberts' Rules. Independent bodies can approve special orders.

Senate Rules do provide for suspension of rules through rule IX, as follows:-

IX.

Suspension of the Rules

A motion to suspend the rules of Senate shall require an affirmative

vote by-two-thirds of the voting members present to carry.

It is not fully clear that the provision of Rule IX was designed to negate the

basic principle in Roberts' Rules and to permit a continuing change to the formal

Rules of Senate without previous notice, but there is no statement in our rules

to indicate this could not be done for Rule VIII. Were it to be done Senate would

need to understand fully this intent when suspending the rule. It is clear that a

general rule can be suspended for a particular purpose specified in the motion for

the particular session.

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It

has been the

particular :rule

practice

is

to

at SFU where it

be contemplated at

is known that a suspension of a

a given meeting to provide that

information as

far as

possible in advance

to Senators, preferably not later

than the normal

issue

of agenda and papers,

to ensure as close adherence as

possible to the

basic principles.

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suspension is not taken lightly, but

may be utilized

when

essential.

Again the Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules perceives that it must be

fully Involved in reviewing such. recommendation thoroughly (under term of

reference 2 of SCAR1 before Its submission of proposed changes to Senate. It

perceives-the change as submitted to be significant. It does not see a requirement

or immediate action without previous notice to be achieved through suspension of

the rules-. It would expect any such proposed change to proceed under normal rules.

It Ls the view of the committee that this item should not be placed on the

agenda for -unusual action at the Senate meeting of December 3rd as there has

not been opportunity for SCAR to consider thoroughly such recommendations for

change as should be made to Senate. In particular there has not been previous

notice as called for in Rule VIII of such proposed major change. The Committee

has so advised the Chairman of Senate.

b) In further consultation the Chairman has indicated concurrence with this view but

has noted some concerns on the part of some members of faculty and of Senate

arising from the Arts referendum. He has therefore proposed that Senate be given

direct opportunity to indicate its desires on this matter. The procedures which

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follow have been recommended by SCAR, should

it

be, the

wisK

of Senate to so proceed.

4. ACTIONS POSSIBLE

a) Possible Addition of Motion 3 of Arts Referendum to the Open Agenda, December

3, 1984

At the time of consideration of Item 1 of the Open Session - Approval of the

Agenda, any individual senator who so desires may make motion as shown below.

The motion would require a seconder. If moved and seconded, vote will then be

taken to determine if the item is added to the agenda. A majority vote in

favour of addition would be required.

MOTION: "That motion 3 of the Faculty of Arts referendum

be added to the Open Agenda as-item 5.v1.bU1),

with. present item 5.vi.b Proposals-re lJniversity'

Organizational Structure to be renumbered 5.vi.b(ii)."

Motion 3 reads as follows:-

"THAT Senate adopt the procedure of having a first and second

reading of all motions which. would make a major change in the

organization of any academic unit within this University;

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THAT Senate not give second reading to any reorganization of

any Faculties-without first ascertaining by a vote of the

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membersof those Faculties, the wishes of the Faculties

concerning the reorganization;

THAT first and second readings shall be separate in time

by no fewer than ten full working days: and

THAT the votes on first and second readings be by roll

call with the vote of each member of Senate recorded in

the minutes of Senate."

b). In the event there is approval to add the item to the agenda as item 5.vi.b(i)

it would be considered prior to item 5.vi..b(iI). Then, when item 5.vi.b(i) is

reached on the agenda, before there can be discussion It would be required that

there be approval of motion to suspend a rule as there has not been previous

notice as required by Rule VIII. Motion would take the form shown below, would

require a mover and a seconder, is NOT debatable, and requires an affirmative

vote by-two-thirds-of the voting members present to carry.

MOTION:

"I move to suspend that portion of Rule 8 which. requires written

notice at a regular meeting of Senate prior to the meeting at which

a vote on the proposed alteration of rules is to be taken, a rule

which.

interferes with consideration of item 5.vi.b(i) at this time."

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c In the event that motion to suspend the rule is approved, debate would commence

on motion 3. The normal procedures-would then pertain. The Senate Committee

on Agenda and Rules recommends that the time of debate on motion 3 not exceed

twenty-five minutes.

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FACULTY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES PETITION

The Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies sthmitted to the Senate Committee

on Agenda and Rules a motion as follows:-

"A Motion Concerning Process -

we

petition Senate that any plan

for University reorganization that may be presented to it by the

V.P. Academic or SCAP and which, affects units within FIDS, be

referred to the Faculty for academic consideration prior to Senate

taking formal action on this matter."

The committee. ascertained that throughout the period of development of the

motions- now- before Senate from SCAP/SCUS/Graduate Studies, since the commencement

of discussions at the Faculty curricuiwn Committee levels the various units have

been kept apprised of the proposed motions- and of the changes made from time to

time. Copies-of the motions-to be discussed at SCAP on November 14th were

distributed

in

advance with opportunity provided for representatives to appear

before SCAP. Similarly copies- of the final motions for consideration by Senate

were provided to the units-again with. opportunity for representatives to appear

before Senate.

The

commIttee was- satisfied that adequate steps have been

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undertaken to ensure process and the thrust of the motion. It advised

that the item not be placed as a separate motion on the agenda. The item

is a part of the papers distributed.

SCAR has since received, for information, the memorandum from T.W. Calvert,

Dean, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies dated November 30, 1984 on the

subject, "Motion From FIDS", (copy of memorandum attached), and is satisfied

that those concerns have been addressed.

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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MIMOItANDUM

To.

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Dean,

Secretary ?

Senat

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At a Meeting of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary

Studies held on November 29, 1984 the following motion

was approved:

This Faculty endorses the proposals for University

reorganization which SCAP has recommended to Senate.

(This was approved with 11 in favour,

7 against and 4 abstentions).

Will you please communicate this motion to

Senate?

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PENDIX I

MEMORANDUM

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Dr. W Saywell ?

From

R C Brown

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Arts

Sub1ect

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In a referendum conducted in November 1984, the Faculty

of Arts approved the following motions:*

1.

THAT Senate charge the Senate Committee on

University Budget to report to Senate in a timely

manner on all such budget considerations which

are not confidential (e.g. as regards the University's

position in negotiating salaries with its employees)

but which will affect the ability of any academic

unit within the University to carry out its mandate

as earlier authorized and prescribed by Senate.

The vote was 83 agree

24 disagree ?

6 abstain

2.

THAT Senate hold all its meetings, at which

considerations of major reorganizations of its

academic units occur, in a place suitable for

seating several hundred spectators (e.g. the east

cafeteria), that closed circuit television be

made available for overflow audience, and that

the place and time of these meetings and their

agenda be prominently advertised in The Peak.

The vote was 74 agree

31 disagree ?

8 abstain

*Note: There were 113 returns out of 220 eligible voters.

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THAT Senate adopt the procedure of having a first

and second reading of all motions which would make

a major change in the organization of any academic

unit within this University;

THAT Senate not give second reading to any reorganiza-

tion of any Faculties without first ascertaining by a

vote of the members of those Faculties, the wishes of

the Faculties concerning the reorganization;

THAT first and second readings shailbe separated in.

time by no fewer than ten full working days: and

THAT the votes on first and second readings be by roll

call with the vote of each member of Senate recorded

in the minutes of Senate.

The vote was 69 agree

42 disagree ?

2 abstain

On behalf of the Faculty, I would appreciate your forwarding

the motions to the Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules for consideration.

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CC: G. Ivany, Academic Vice President

K. Rieckhoff, Chairman, Senate Committee on University Budget

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