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, UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF
THE SENATE OF SIMJN FRASER UNIVERSITY FIELD
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3,
1984, KLAUS RIECKHOFF HAIL,
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:OO P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present:
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Saywell, W.G., Chairman
Archer, B.
Absent: Camp, C.
Barrow, R.
D'Auria, J.M.
Basham, G.
Hamilton, W.M.
J.L. Berggren
Blackman, A.R.
In attendance:
Brown, R.C.
N. Heath
Calvert, T.W.
M. Roberts
Cavers, J.K.
S. Verdun-Jones
Chin, K.C.
I. Whitaker
Cleveland,
Cochran,
Crawford,
Dalby,
Dobb,
Dickinson,
T.C.
S.J.F.C.B.W.L.J.
W.
J.
S.
K:.
S.
Leiss
Garcia
Howard
Munroe
Silverman
Flynn, G.
George, D.A.
Graham, G.A.C.
Hoegg, J.L.
Hoiweg, B.
Hoyt, G.C.
Ivany, J.W.G.
, Kameda, T.
Kazepides, A.C.
MacPherson, A.
McAllister, H.
McDonald, D.
McGeer, B.T.
McKinlay, J.D.
Nielsen, V.
Noonan, M.
Okuda, K.
Pinfield, L.T.
Rieckhoff, K.E.
Routledge, R.D.
Ross, J.
Stewart, R.
Strate, G.
Swartz, N.M.
Tham, J.
Tuinman, J.J.
Warsh, M.I.
Webster, J.M.
Weinberg, H.
Wells, E.J.
Wideen, M.F.
Zeller, P.
Heath, W.R., Secretary
Grant, B., Recording Secretary
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1.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by R. Stewart
"That the agenda be approved"
Moved by N. Swartz, seconded by K. Rieckhoff
"That motion 3 of the Faculty of Arts referendum be
added to the Open Agenda as item 5.vi.b(i), namely,
'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 reorganization 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 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', with present item
5.vi.b Proposals re University Organizational Structure
to be renumbered 5.vi.b(ii)"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION FAILED
The agenda was approved as distributed.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the Open Session of November 5, 1984 were approved as distributed.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the Minutes.
. REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
There was no report from the Chairman.
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1) Senate Nominating Committee
a) Paper S.84-63 - Elections
Following is the result of an election to fill a vacancy on the undernoted Senate
Committee:
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
One Student Senator Alternate to replace H. Bruakiewich for no specified term of
office.
Elected by acclamation: ?
J. McKinlay
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ii) SENATE LIBRARY COMMITTEE
a) Paper
3.8
1
4-64 -
Annual Report
Senate received for information the Annual Report of the Senate Library
Committee.
iii) SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
a)
Paper S.8
1
4-65 -
History
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies,
acting under delegated authority, at its meeting of November 13,
1984,
approved the
following revisions to the Honors Program in the Department of History:
1) Change of description, prerequisites and vector
to - HIST
496-3
Special Topics in History (0-3-0) - An
intensive examination of a single great problem in
historiography. The specific problem will vary from
year to year and depend on the specialization of the
instructor but will be examined in terms of origin,
sources and development of interpretation.
Prerequisites: HIST
1495-3
ii) Change of title and description to - HIST
1497-3
Directed Honors Readings - Individually assigned
readings in an area which will normally be closely
related to the proposed subject of the Honors Essay and
directed towards its final preparation.
b)
Paper
5.814-66 -
Political Science
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Brown
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
s.814-66,
the
proposed revisions to the Lower Division course
requirements in Political Science"
MOTION CARRIED
Question was called, and a vote taken.
c) Business Administration
i) Paper
S.811-67
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by K. Rieckhoff
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.8
1
4-67,
the
. removal of CMPT
103
and CMPT 101 as lower level
requirements for Business Administration and
replacement with CMPT 100-3"
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Concern was expressed by M. Noonan about the lack of business element in the course
content of CMPT 100 and questioned why it was required for a Business degree. T.
Calvert explained that the course as originally offered was not meant to be a
Business Administration course but rather a Computing Science course with a section
designed for Business students and pointed out that he had not received any
communication to the effect that this course was not meeting those objectives for the
Business Faculty. C. Hoyt pointed out that if the course isoffered as redesigned
and specified in the Senate paper it will meet the needs of Business students and
address the concern of course content raised by M. Noonan.
Moved by N. Swartz, seconded by M. Noonan,
"That the motion be referred to the Senate Camnittee on
Undergraduate Studies for clarification".
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION 10 REFER CARRIED
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies,
acting under delegated authority, at its meeting of November
13, 1984,
approved
changes to prerequisites for BUS.
337
and BUS.
252.
11) Paper
s.814-68
Moved by G. Ivariy, seconded by K. Rieckhoff
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.814-68,
the
following changes:
Delete BUS.
1
489-3
Small Groups and Organizations. New
course BUS.
1
483-3
Organizations and Careers. Students
who wish to elect Organizational Behaviour as an area
of concentration and who wish to complete the
'Personnel Stream' may take any two of BUS.
1
481,
BUS.
1482
and BUS.
1483"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
iii) Paper
3.814-69
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by K. Rieckhoff
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as. set forth in
3.84-69,
the
following changes:
New Courses - BUS.
1479_5
Business Strategies Simulation
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BUS.
1495_3
Selected Topics
BUS.
1
496-5
Selected Topics"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
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Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies,
acting under delegated authority, at its meeting of November 13, 1984 approved change
of prerequisites for BUS. 1478 to read 90 hours and completion of the core Business
courses.
d)
Paper S.8
1
4-70 - Education
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies,
acting under delegated authority, at its meeting of November 13, 1984 approved the
following course changes in the Faculty of Education:
EDUC 361 Contemporary Issues and New Developments in Educational
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Practice - change of credit hours from LI to 3
EDUC 495 Special Topics - change of credit hours from 5 to 6
EDUC 406 Changes to Calendar entry, credit hours, prerequisites
EDUC 423 Change in title and calendar description
e)
Paper S.84-71 - Computing Science
MOTION 1:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.84-71, the
proposed new courses
..
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cwr 275 Software Engineering
CMPP 148
1
4 Compiler Construction"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2:
Moved by G. Ivariy, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.8
1 4-71, the
proposed deletion of courses
CMPT 118 Computing Projects in the Arts and Sciences
CMPT
121
Computing Project
- Mathematics
CMPT
131
"
it
-
Chemistry
CMPT
132
it
if
-
Physics
CMPT 1141
it
if
-
Biology
CMPT
1142
it
"
-
Kinesiology
CMPT
151
it
"
-
Geography
CMPT
152
if
"
-
Archaeology
CMPT
161
it
"
-
Anthropology
CMPT
162
if
"
-
Caiinunication
CMPT 0
163
it
"
-
History
CMPT
164
if
"
-
Political Science
CMPT
165
it
"
-
Sociology
CMPT
171
"
"
- Business Administration
W ?
CMPT
172
"
"
- Economics
CMPT
181
"
"
- Languages
CMPT
182 "
"
- Linguistics
MOTION CARRIED
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CMPT 183
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" ?
U
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English
CMPT 184
?
" ?
U
?
-
Literature
CMPT 185
?
" ?
-
Design
CMPT 186
?
"
?
"
?
- Music
CMPT
492
Microprogramming and Emulation"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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!VDTION CARRIED
MOTION 3:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by T. Calvert
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.84-71,
the
program changes listed in the submission from the
Department"
K. Rleckhof I questioned why the change pertaining to CMPT
260
was before Senate 'For
Information' and not part of Motion
3
since it involved a change from a second year
course to a third year course and thus affected the availability of the course
outside the Computing Science Department. In reply, G. Ivany pointed out that since
the course already existed in the Calendar this was not considered a substantive
change. Brief discussion followed in which the issue of whether or not such changes
required submission of a course proposal form and the Chairman indicated that
procedures in this regard would be reviewed.
At the suggestion of K. Rieckhoff, Senate accepted that CMPT
260
be removed from the
'For Itifonnation' part of the paper and form part of Motion
3.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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fvDTION CARRIED
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies,
acting under delegated authority, at its meeting of November
13,
1984,
approved for
the following courses, the changes as set out in the submission fran the Department:
CMPT 101, CMPT 104, CMPT
105,
CMPT 201,
CMPT
218,
CMPT
290,
CMPT
291,
CMPT
350,
CMPT
354,
CMPT
371, CMPT 383, CMPT 390,
CMPT
391, CMPT 400,
CMPT 401, CMPT
483, CMPT 491, CMPr 495
f)
Paper
S.84-72 -
Centre for the Arts
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies,
acting under delegated authority, at its meeting of November
13, 1984,
approved the
following
1) Changes in the Calendar descriptions for FPA
170-3
Introduction to Technical
Theatre and FPA
370-3
Technical Theatre
ii) Prerequisite changes to
200
level and
300
level courses offered by the Centre for
the Arts
g)
Paper
S.84-73 -
Gerontology
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by K. Rieckhoff
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.84-73,
the
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proposed change in requirements for the Diplana Program
in Gerontology
From: PSYC 1414145 Psychopathology
To: ?
PSYC I4_5 Psychopathology (with prior approval
of Coordinator)"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies,
acting under delegated authority, at its meeting of November 13, 1984 approved the
change in prerequisite for GERO
1
10-3 - FROM: GERO 300, TO: 60 semester hours
credit, GERO 300 recommended.
h) Paper S.8-74 - Kinesiology
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by K. Rieckhoff
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.8
1 4-7
1
4, the
proposed addition of the following two courses to the
list of upper division electives towards a Kinesiology
major:
KIN. 460-3 Cellular Mechanisms and Theories of Aging
KIN. 461-3 Physiological Aspects of Aging"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies,
acting under delegated authority, at its meeting of November 13, 1984 approved the
addition of a prerequisite of 60 hours of credit for KIN. 303-3 Kinanthropanetry.
1) Paper S.84-75 - Women's Studies
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies,
acting under delegated authority, at Its meeting of November 13, 1984 approved the
following:
i) Change in prerequisite for W.S. 401-5 Research Project - To: W.S. 100 and
any two 200-division Women's Studies courses; pemission of instructor; approval of
project proposal by Coordinating Committee
Ii) Title change for W.S. 200-3 - To:
Women In Cross-Cultural Perspective
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Iv) SENATE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS BOARD
a) Paper s.8-76 - ESL Program for Landed Immigrants
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Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by K. Rieckhoff
"That the English as a Second Language testing and
remedial program approved by Senate 7 February 1983
(5.83-20) be extended to include those Permanent
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Residents of Canada (Landed Immigrants) for whom the
T.O.E.F.L. is a condition of admission as determined by
the Director of Admissions"
In reply to a query from J. Them, N. Heath, Director of Admissions, provided a brief
summary of the criteria used to judge students in the above category.
Concerns were expressed regarding the distinction which the proposed motion appeared
to make between Landed Immigrants and Canadian citizens and It was suggested that the
motion should be reviewed by the University's lawyer.
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by N. Swartz
"That the motion be referred to the Senate
Undergraduate Admissions Board for clarification at
Its legal status"
G. Ivariy indicated that the current practice of informing Landed Immigrants that
participation in the program is voluntary would continue and legal counsel would be
sought in the meantime.
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken. MOTION '10 REFER
CARRIED
b) Paper
S.84-77 -
PEP Transfer Credit
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by K. Rieckhoff
"That students enrolled In the Prisoner Education
Program prior to April 198
1
4
be permitted to transfer up
to 90 semester hours of credit towards a Bachelor's
degree in the Faculty of Arts"
Brief discussion took place with respect to the necessity of waiving the limitation
on the number of upper division transfer credit hours and it was pointed out that
this was a special one time waiver for a small group of students which SFIJ, having
accepted the Prisoner Education Program, had an obligation and responsibility to
accommodate.
.
MOTION CARRIED
Question was called, and a vote taken.
iii) SENATE GRADUATE STUDIES C0!vIMITrEE
a) Paper
S.84-78 -
Business Administration
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.8
1 4-78
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the
following new graduate courses:
MBA 634-5 Business Forecasting
MBA 635-5 Business Strategies Simulation"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
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b) Paper S.8 1
4-79 -
MRM Program
Moved-by J. Webster, seconded by T. Calvert
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.8
1
4-79,
the
following:
i)
The addition of the following prerequisites to:
MRM
602-5 6
required MRM courses or permission of
Instructor
MRM
612-5
MRM
611
or permission of Instructor
MRM
6314-5
MRM
633
or permission of Instructor
MRM
6
1
46-5
MRM
601, 611, 621, 6
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or permission of
Instructor
MRM
651-5
ECON
200,
MRM
621
or permission of
Instructor
ii)
Deletion of the course, MRM
647-5
Regional
Planning"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
vi) SENATE COM
M
ITTEE ON ACADEMIC PLANNING/SENATE GRADUATE STUDIES COMMI2r
a)
Paper S.8
1
4-80 -
Proposed Ph.D. Program in Criminology
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by K. Rleckhoff
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in 5.8
1
4-80,
the
proposed Ph.D. Program in Criminology"
In reply to concerns expressed about the cost of such a program, S. Verdun-Jones,
Chairman, Criminology Department, pointed out that the department already has
six
PhD
students enrolled in Special Arrangements and intent in the initial stage of the new
program was not to exceed six to eight students so in effect there would be no
additional use or allocation of resources.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
The Assembly recessed at
5:20
p.m. for dinner, reconvening at 6:140 p.m. to continue
with the Open Session Agenda.
b)
Paper s.8
1
4-81 - Proposals re University Organizational Structure
The Chairman introduced the following speakers who had requested opportunity to
address Senate on the subject of the proposed reorganization.
W. Leiss, Chairman, Department of Canmunications wished to state for the record that
his Department had unanimously endorsed the move of the Department of CamunicatiOfl8
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to the proposed Faculty of Applied Sciences and had no objections to the 'School'
designation for the three major units in that Faculty and referred Senate to the
rationale provided in the support papers. He went on to say that current times
require not only good leadership from Senate and Senior Administrators but also a
spirit of mutual respect, careful judgement and goodwill throughout the institution
and he was disappointed in the doubts and dissatisfaction allegedly harboured in the
Faculty of Arts and regretted that the views expressed in the two letters received by
Senate from two members of that Faculty had not been raised at SCAP and carefully
considered and openly debated. He felt the most striking aspect of the reoganization
proposal was that Simon Fraser University, no matter how hard pressed, could seek a
renewal of the innovative spirit in which it was founded and that the Department of
Communications could serve the University well in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and
would welcome a full scale external review as recommended in the SCAP motion.
J.
Garcia, Latin-American Studies Program advised that the Latin American Studies
Steering Committee supports the recommendation that the LAS Program be moved to a
Division of Interdisciplinary Studies in the Faculty of Arts but would request that
Note 3 of Motion 7 be deleted. It was felt that notes to motions should clarify the
text of the motion, not add new elements and the note as it now stands constitutes a
prejudgement of some future decision of Senate. He suggested, as an alternative,
that the sentence should read "... may or may not not affect the Latin American
Studies Program;" in order to be explicit in meaning and not open to interpretation
as a hidden threat.
K.
Silverman, Women's Studies pointed out that Women's Studies has a very strong
philosophical commitment to 'interdisciplinariness' and that FIDS has been a
structure very well suited to the needs and type of work done by Women's Studies.
She felt It would be difficult to reassimilate Women's Studies into traditional
boundaries and felt that the dissolution of FIDS and a redistribution of its
constituent parts represented to some extent an attack on 'interdisciplinaririess'.
Movement to the Faculty of Arts, it was felt, would lose not only the kind of
structure that has supported the program but also the individual representation which
they now enjoyed as a member of FIDS.
S. Howard, President, Simon Fraser Student Society and S. Munro, incoming President
of SFSS made a joint presentation to Senate opposing the series of motions as
recommended by SCAP 'and asked Senate to support their call for a more effective long
term political response by the University to the Provincial Government's economic and
political attack on post-secondary education. They felt the the proposed changes
were based on an economic rationale rather than any sound academic planning and since
the motions were part of a larger program announced by the President on September
20th they should be debated as part of that program as a whole. It was felt that,
adoption of these changes would be a signal to the government that Slnx'n Fraser
University supports the compromise of the University's integrity and autonomy and
concerns were expressed about the University becoming increasingly devoted to the
development of managerial skills and high tech expertise. The Student Society
acknowledges that the University must change and feels that a broader conception of
the social value of education to the community at-large is needed, together with
Input from the community on how it feels the University should change.. It was felt
this could be accomplished by the University sponsoring a community conference with
Invited participants from a wide-range of community groups and challenged the
administration to immediately organize such an event which they felt would be of
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great benefit in formulating a coherent wide range, democratic plan for higher
education. They also felt that there was a need to develop and present to the
community a program for broad-based high quality accessible education which they felt
could be achieved through a formation of a University action canmittee consisting of
representatives from all sectors of the university. In summary, Senate was asked to
reject the motions and demand a debate on the full program of reductions and
restructuring.
U. Ivany introduced the paper by briefly summarizing the process and procedures
leading up to the motions now before Senate. He felt more than sufficient
opportunity had been available for input, debate and interaction and stressed the
fact that the changes now before Senate were academically defensible and at no time
were they proposed primarily as a cost-saving part of the overall plan.
MOTION 1:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
s.84-81,
that the
Management and Systems Science Program be moved to the
Faculty of Science"
(Note:
1.
It is understood that these actions would be
concurrent, effective September 1,
1985.
2.
It is understood that the program would be moved
"as is".)
Senate accepted the suggestion that a general discussion addressing fundamental
issues and principles would take place prior to debate on specific motions.
A. Kazepides felt that a serious academic rationale for the dissolution of the
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies had not been provided and requested further
information in support of this change as well as clarification as to how the Faculty
Itself felt about the proposed dissolution.
• T. Calvert summarized the process of discussions and meetings within the Faculty
which resulted in the approval of the motions as recommended by SCAP. He went on to
say that although the majority strongly supported the proposals that support was
conditional on Senate's approval of the essential Items of the package which had been
arrived at through extensive negotiation and academic planning. He went on to
provide a brief review of the history of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies and
its development to the present. He felt that FIDS has offered support and
opportunity for new programs to develop uniqueness and excellence and was confident
that the departments could survive in any Faculty. He indicated his support for, the
reorganization because he felt it offered advantages to the University with no
obvious disadvantage to any unit but pointed out that it depended on the
establishment of a viable Division of Interdisciplinary Studies within Arts to
nurture the existing programs and provide a focus for new development.
K. Rleckhoff spoke In favour of the proposal as he felt there were good academic
reasons for locating departments from FIDS in other Faculties where they have closer
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academic and intellectual ties, and opportunity for interaction with
similar thinking disciplines. He went on to express a concern that
recommendations had preceeded the mission statement from the President
would have formed the philosophical framework for' the specifics to be
pointed out that discussions have mainly taken place within the var
that the university at-large has never significantly participated in
colleagues of
these specific
which he felt
discussed and
ious units and
the planning
.
process.
The following substitute motion moved by S. Dalby - "T
hat
all subsequent motions in
the SCAP report not be received by this Assembly for full debate until such time as
President Saywell presents his program of September 20, 1984, to this Assembly for
consideration in its entirety; and further that this Assembly establish a special
committee to consider alternative responses by the university canmunity as a whole to
the current economic and political crisis of the university" - was ruled out of order
by the Chair. G. Flynn then appealed the decision of the Chair.
Question was called on the ruling of the Chair, and a vote taken.
DECISION OF THE CHAIR SUSTAINED
B. Archer expressed concern that the proposed reorganization would have serious
repercussions explaining that the entrepreneurial type Faculties which are
economically viable would be retained in order to enhance the funding process to the
University at a serious cost to the core disciplines which, in view of the political
climate, would not be retained.
In reply to a question fran H. Weinberg as to how the proposed reorganization related
to the current financial situation, G. Ivany stressed the fact that the actions
before Senate have been proposed mostly for curriculum rationalization and academic
planning purposes and do not attempt to solve the fiscal problem although there is
hope for a more efficient use of the resources, personnel and facilities already in
place.
Speaking in support of the reorganization, FL Brown expressed the opinion that the
environment was undergoing a major cultural revolution, a technological revolution
resulting in major change to society and that the concept of the new Faculty focussed
on this new revolution and would foster the University well in the future.
Ensuing discussion reflected the concerns of some Senators about the process by which
the recommendations came to Senate, the lack of university-wide, open and in-depth
discussion of the issues and the urgency of putting the proposals forward.
In support of the proposal, G. Basham indicated his belief that the recarunendations
were very logical and organized the University in a way that prepared the Univeristy
for the financial problems ahead as well as for the future academic thrust.
Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
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?D'I'ION CARRIED
MOTION 2:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.8
1
4-81, that there
be established a Faculty of Applied Sciences to include
the following components:
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1) the School of Ccznputing Science (by renaming the
present Department of Computing Science)
ii)
the Department of Catinunication
iii)
the School of Kinesiology (by renaming the
present Department of Kinesiology)
iv)
the Program in Natural Resources Management (NHM)
v)
the School of Engineering Science (by renaming
the present Faculty of Engineering Science and
discontinuing a Faculty under that name)"
(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 curriculm 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 of School is a change of title only
and that schools will continue to operate
administratively and academically as Departments.
4 It Is understood that the Department of
Canmunicatlons in the Faculty of Applied Sciences
be subject to a mandatory review by the Senate
Cctnmittee on Academic Planning in Fall, 1987 to
ascertain whether the Department has been
successful in reorienting its activities within
the new Faculty.)
Moved by A. Kazepides, seconded by K. Rieckhoff
"That the main motion be divided to deal with each Item
separately"
Question was called on the motion to divide, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO DIVIDE FAILED
Amendment moved by A. Kazepides, seconded by N. Swartz
"That item (Ii) be deleted from the main motion"
At the invitation of Senate, I. Whitaker, speaking on behalf of the Department of
Sociology & Anthropology, advised that there were concerns in that Department about
the duplication of course offerings and it was felt that if the Department of
Communication were located in the Faculty of Arts with other related disciplines this
duplication and overlap could be reduced. He also pointed out that there
,
was little
similarity between the academic interests mentioned in the rationale provided by the
Department of Communications for relocation to the Faculty of Applied Sciences and
the current description of the Department in the University Calendar and he believed
therefore that Communications would prosper better within the Faculty of Arts.
In support of the amendment, K. Rieckhoff expressed his belief that it was Important
to try to facilitate through administrative structure the interaction between cannon
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areas of knowledge and in this respect Communications would benefit more from
placement in the Faculty of Arts.
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J. Dickinson reminded Senate that the Department of Communications had unanimously
approved the proposed move to the Faculty of Applied Sciences and that there was
unanimous acceptance among the other programs involved in the proposed new Faculty to
accept Communications and he felt Senate should this into account. He briefly
summarized connections between Communications and other units in the Faculty of
Applied Sciences and pointed out that if Carinunications moved towards the academic
interests as indicated in the rationale, the appropriate home would indeed be the
Faculty of Applied Sciences. In any event the review after two years will enable
assessment to see whether or not that goal has been met.
J. Tuinman. felt that the movement of Caiunications to the new Faculty was one of the
more exciting and imaginative aspects of the reorganizational proposal and believed
it was an experiment which should be valued and considered a plus for the University.
Discussion continued in which a variety of opinions were expressed.
Question was called on the motion to amend, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Amendment moved by K. Riec1hoff, seconded by C. Crawford
"That Item 1 be changed to the Department of Ccmputing
Science and Item 3 be changed to the Department of
Kinesiology"
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With the exception of Engineering Science, K. Rieckhoff could see no need for the
designation of School. He felt that the Departments had grown, flourished and
received support and recognition from the outside world under the designation of
'Department' and until an academic rationale other than one based on status and image
Is provided, he could not support identification of these Departments as Schools.
G. Ivany argued that in some disciplines there are pressures other than simple
academic reasons for external images and briefly summarized differences between the
established core disciplines and new disciplines which define themselves in a new and
different terminology.
C. Crawford expressed concern about the creation of Schools and the move towards
autonomy for a number of small units in the University.
Question was called on the motion to amend, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Amendment moved by D. George, seconded by T. Calvert
"That the Program in Natural Resource Management be
renamed the Department of Natural Resource Management"
M. Roberts, Director of the MRM Program, provided a brief history of the development
of the Program, and information as to the current constitution of faculty
appointments, etc.
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In reply to concerns expressed about this being the first department consisting of a
graduate program only and not having sufficient appointments to represent a viable
number for departmental status, it was pointed out that MRM is the only program that
has tenure-track faculty appointed uniquely to It and most departmental functions are
carried out.
Question was called on the motion to amend, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on Motion 2 as a whole, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
MOTION 3:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.814-81,
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 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
.
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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.)
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
Senate agreed that the normal adjournment time be extended to 11:00 p.m.. and took a
brief recess.
MOTION :
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by H. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth In
S.84-81,
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.
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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 frcm 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.)
Senate accepted as a friendly amendment the addition of note 3 frcm motion 2 as Note
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as follows:
4.
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 academically as Departments.
In reply to a question about representation on the Faculty of Arts Curriculum
Ccirunittee, R. Brown stated his intent to provide to the School of Criminology and the
Centre for the Arts the same representation afforded to departments within the
Faculty of Arts.
Question
MOTION 5:
was called, and a vote taken.
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Moved by G.. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.84-81
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that there
be established In the Faculty of Arts a Division of
Interdisciplinary Studies"
.
MOTION CARRIED
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION 6:
• Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.84-81,
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
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a proposed International Studies Program, may
affect the African/Middle Eastern Studies
Program.)
S. Dalby referred to the argument presented by J. Garcia with respect to note 3 which
he felt also pertained to motions 7 and 8. Following a brief discussion it was
agreed that note 3 could be deleted from motions 6, 7 and 8 provided the Minutes
reflected the fact that there was an Initiative underway which could lead to the
creation of a Program In International Studies and that this program may or may not
affect a number of units.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
MOTION 7:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in 3.8
1
4-81, 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.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
MOTION 8:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth In S.84-81, that 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.
3.
It is understood that the review of Canadian
Studies proposed by the Senate Committee on
Academic Planning will be carried out as planned.)
Amendment moved by T. Calvert, seconded by R. Stewart
"That the motion read as follows: That Senate approve
and recommend to the Board of Governors, as set forth
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in
S.8
1
4-81,
that the Centre for Canadian Studies be
moved to a Division of Interdisciplinary Studies in the
Faculty of Arts"
Question was called on the motion to amend, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
Question was called on the motion as amended, and a vote taken.
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
MOTION 9:
Moved by G. Ivariy, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.8-81,
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.)
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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IVD'rION CARRIED
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MOTION 10:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.84-81,
that the
Gerontology 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.)
T. Calvert requested that the Minutes show for clarification the intent to include in
the proposed move the Gerontology Research and Information Centre which is a separate
entity funded by SSHRC as well as the Diploma Program in Gerontology.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
MOTION 11:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.8-81,
that the
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B.G.S. Degree 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.
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.)
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
MOTION 12:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.84-81,
that
subject to 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 Canadian Studies - Major in Canadian
Studies
- Joint Majors
School of Criminology - Major in Criminology
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
M OT
ION 13:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the?
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Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.8
1
4_81,
that
subject to a dissolution of the Faculty of
Interdisciplinary Studies, any General Studies courses
not subsumed by another unit be moved to the Division
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of Interdisciplinary Studies"
(Note:
1.
It is understood the actins 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.)
Question was called and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
MOTION
14:
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Stewart
"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
S.84-81,
that
the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies be dissolved"
(Note:
1. It is understood that these actions would be
concurrent, effective
September 1,
1985)
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
6.
REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports from Faculties.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
8.
NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
9.
INFORMATION
The next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, January
7, 1985.
At 10:15 p.m., the Assembly moved directly into Closed Session.
W. R. Heath
Secretary
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