DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1981, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING,
7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: ?
Pedersen, K. G., Chairman
Anderson, S. K.
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Absent:
Arrott,
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Beirne, B. P.
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Bhakthan, N.M.G.
Doherty, P. M.
Blaney, J. P.
Geen, ?
C. H.
Bowman, M. L.
Gehibach, R. D.
Brown, R. C.
Johnston, H.J.M.
Calvert, T. W.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
Cochran, J. F.
McKeown, B. A.
Crawley, J. N.
Overholt, M. J.
Dobb, T.
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Toor, ?
J. B.
Einstein, F.
Verdun-Jones, S. N.
Evenden, L. J.
Hale, L. R.
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In attendance:
McMillan, A. C.
Hanson, J. A.
Hinchcliffe, S.
Holmes, R. A.
Irwin, J. C.
Ivany, J.W.G.
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Jones, C.R.W.
Litwin, W. C.
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Luetzen, S.
McNabb, C. T.
Moffatt, D. C.
Munro, J. M.
Okuda, K.
Palmer, L. H.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Starcevich, R.D.I.
Trainer, M. D.
Tuinman, J. J.
Wagner, P. L.
Webster, J. M.
Weinberg, H.
Weinkam, J. J.
Wideen, N. F.
Wotherspoon, A. J.
Evans, H. N., Secretary
Heath, N.
Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by T. McNabb, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, the agenda
was approved as distributed.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by W. Litwin,
"That the minutes of the Open Session of February
9, 1981 be approved as circulated."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes
4. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
i)
The, Engineering proposal has received the approval of the Board of
Governors and has been transmitted to Universities Council where a
task force is expected to be reporting to the March meeting of
Council.
ii)
Two recent conferences sponsored by the University have been well
received locally, with natiOn-wide favorable response.
iii)
An endowment fund in the amount of
$20,000
has been presented to
the University in the name of Father Della-Torre on the Occasion of
the 75th anniversary of the Sacred Heart Church, and in recog-
nition of the contributions of Father Della-Torre.
iv)
A two day conference of counsellor, representatives of community
colleges and the BCIT was recently featured on campus.
v)
Following a visit by the Federal Minister of Public Works, earlier
expectations of assistance towards student housing have been sig-
nificantly reduced.
vi)
A consultant will be engaged to provide advice on a proposed SFU
Village, including
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a possible proposal to lease University land for
student, faculty and staff housing.
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
i) Senate Committee on Undergraduate. Studies
a) Paper S.81-46 - Change of Number
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- BUEC 497-5 (formerly 496-5) -
Public Policy Environment of Business
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A paper covering the actions of SCUS under delegated authority in
the change of number of BUEC 496-5 to BUEC 497-5 was received for information
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b)
Paper S.81-47 - Curriculum Change - lIST 484 - Women in
North America
Change in credit hours from 5 to 3 for lIST 484, as approved by?
SCUS under its delegated authority, was noted by Senate for information,
effective September 1981.
c)
Paper S.81-48 - Curriculum Changes, Faculty of Science -
Mathematics, Physics
Moved by J. Cochran,. seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-48, the
proposed new courses including:
MATH 144-3 - Introduction to Pure Mathematics
MATH 265-4 - Engineering Mechanics III
MATH 362-3 - Fluid Mechanics I
MATH 462-3 - Fluid Mechanics II
PHYS 346-3 - Energy Sources and Energy Conversion."
Question was called, and a vote, taken.
MOTION CARRIED
.It was noted that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies had
approved waiver of the normal two semester time lag requirement to permit
first offering of MATH 144-2, MATH 362-3 and PHYS 346-3 in the Fall
semester 81-3.
ii) Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board
a) Paper s.81-49 - Recommendations - International Students TOEFL
Scores
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by H. Weinberg,
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"That Senate approve that the minimum score required
in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
for admission of international students be revised
from 550 to 570, effective for admission into the
1981-3. semester."
A. McMillan, Director of Admissions, was invited to join the
assembly to respond to questions. Data provided by the Education Testing
Service was quoted, as specific TOEFL scores are not recorded in student
files at SFU.
A. number of Senators spoke against the motion on the basis that
inadequate rationale had been supplied.
Moved by J. Tuinman, seconded by W. Litwin,
"That Motion 1 be tabled."
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II. Weinberg pointed out that if the intention of the mover of the
tabling motion was to refer the matter back to the Committee, the action
should be a motion to refer.
Question was called on the motion to table, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO TABLE FAILED
Moved by T. McNabb, seconded by W. Litwin,
"That Paper S.81-49 be referred back to the
Committee."
J.
Webster noted that all members of the subcommittee were also
members of Senate and referral, would.not elicit any further information
than would be available from the committee members in attendance. J.
Tuinman expressed the opinion that unless thereathard data on the
complex problem and nothing to eliminate those students who are unable
to function, Senate would be wasting its time.
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER FAILED
K.
Okuda stated that there are no potential academic exams to test
international students who come out of a range of backgrounds, and the
proposed increase in TOEFL scores would possibly give a minimum improve-
ment in attempts to improve learning. R. Starcevich suggested that
consideration should be given to creating a course to assist these persons
to develop skills.
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Question was called on Motion 1., and a vote taken.
MOTION 1 CARRIED
W. Litwin and T. McNabb. requested that their negative votes be
recorded.
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
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"That Senate approve that exceptions to the 570 TOEFL
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score may be made by the Office of Admissions for
students applying directly from third world countries,
or for students holding scholarships through CIDA, for
example."
W. Litwin enquired as to the definition of "third world countries"
and A. McMillan stated that a definition had not been required previously
but the matter would be considered by SUAB.
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"That Motion 2 be referred back to the Committee for
a definition of third world countries."
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T. McNabb opposed referral, stating that the motion allows some
equity and fairness.
Question, was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER FAILED
K. Okuda clarified the rationale for Motion 2 in that the bulk of
international students are admitted from Canadian institutions with, prior
opportunity to learn English within Canada. Those applying directly from
third world countries lack experience in speaking the English.language
but qualified' students should not be denied the opportunity of improving
their skills.
Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2 CARRIED
iii) Senate Graduate Studies Committee
a)
Paper S.81-50 -Department of Archaeology - Requirements
for Master's or Ph.D. Degrees
Moved by. B. Beirne, seconded by R. Starcevich,
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"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board, as set forth in S.81-50 - Graduate Curriculum
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Changes in the Department of Archaeology."
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Question was called, and a vote taken.,
MOTION CARRIED
b)
Paper 5.81-51 - Department of Economics - New Course ECON 799
and Division of Former ECON 800 into ECON 802 and ECON 803
Moved by B. Beirne,.seconded by C. Bhakthan,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, as set forth in s.81-51,
revised admission requirements for the M.A. and
Ph.D. programs; revised degree requirements for
the M.A. and Ph.D. programs; new course proposals:
ECON 79-4, 802-3, 803-3; change of number and
description for ECON 804-4; and deletion of ECON
800-4."
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intent is that this be operational for Fall 81-3.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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c) Paper S.81-52 - Department of Geography - GEOG 800 - Change
of Title and Description added; GEOG 802, GEOG 803, GEOG 805
- DescriDtion added
Moved by B. Beirne, seconded by J. Crawley,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-52, change
of title and addition of description for GEOG 800, and
addition of description for GEOG 802-3, 803-3, 805-3."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
d)
Paper S.81-53 - Report to Senate of the Activities of the
Executive Committee. Senate Graduate Studies Committee
The annual report of the activities of the Executive Committee of
the Senate Graduate Studies Committee was received for information.
e)
Paper S.81-54 -Report to Senate of the Activities of the
Senate Graduate Studies Committee
Senate received the annual report of the Senate Graduate Studies
Committee for information.
iv) Senate Committee to Consider Student Academic Discipline
a) Paper S.81-55 - Report (S.81-34, S.81-34A M, S.81-34B M,
S.81-34C M, S.81-34D M, 9.81-34E M, S.81-34F M)
Moved by W. Litwin, seconded by A. Wothrspoon,
"That Senate take from the table and continue debate
and action on S.81-34B and S.81-34E (SADC 87 from
item B. 10 and thereafter) and S.81-34C and S.81-34F
(SADC 89 fully) ."
Question was called; and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
The Chairman noted that Paragraph B.10 of S.81-34B had been
under discussion, with the main motion having been moved and seconded
together with an amendment. Debate ensued on the amendment:
"That the motion be amended by addition of the
following at the end of the paragraph: 'The student
shall have the right of access to a copy of his/her
permanent file and she/he shall be advised when any
addition or deletion is made to his/her file."
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There followed an exchange of opinions relating to maintenance of
confidentiality of records.
An amendment to the amendment was moved by W. Litwin, seconded by
D. Moffatt,
"That the following words be deleted from the
amendment: 'and she/he shall be advised when
any addition or deletion is made to his/her file."
Question was called on the amendment to the amendment, and a vote
taken.
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT
CARRIED
An amendment to the amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by
A. Wotherspoon,
"That there be added after 'permanent file,'
- the file kept in the Registrar's Office
or any other files directly pertinent to the
case under review."
Question was called on the amendment to the amendment, and a vote
taken.
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT
FAILED
An amendment to the amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by
R. Starcevich,
"That the following be added to the amendment,
'insofar as they refer to any proceedings under
these policies.'"
Question was called on the amendment to the amendment, and a vote
taken.
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT
FAILED
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on the main motion on Section 10, and a vote
taken.
PARAGRAPH B.10 CARRIED
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Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff.,
"That Paragraph B. 11 be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
PARAGRAPH B.11 CARRIED
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Paragraph C. - Definitions be approved."
An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"That a definition of 'natural justice' be
added to Section C of SADC 87, 'Natural Justice
- that concept of justice which shall include,
but not be limited to
nemo debet esae judex in
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sua causa
(the rule against bias), and
audi
altera.m partem
(the hearing rule)."
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken.
PARAGRAPH C. CARRIED
An omnibus motion was moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the Statement on Intellectual Honesty
(SADC 85) be approved, and that Ore Procedures
for Dealing with Instances of intellectual
Dishonesty (SADC 87) as amended, be approved."
An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"That 'natural justice' be deleted wherever
it is shown."
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken.
MAIN NOTION CARRIED
S. Anderson, J. .Crawley, L. Hale, J. Hanson, S. Hinchc1ife, W.
Litwin, T. McNabb, R. Starcevich and
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A. Wotherspoon asked that their
negative votes be recorded.
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Senate Committee on Academic Discipline (being S. 81-34C wITthS.81-34F,
SADC 89 fully).
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Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the Terms of Reference of the Senate
Committee on Academic Discipline (SADC 89)
be approved."
The Chairman reminded members that the intention was to consider
the presentation seriatim.
Amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley,
"That section A. 1 (a) - Membership and Voting,
Chairman - be amended to specify that the Chair-
person be elected by a simple majority of the
Committee for a one year term.".
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on Section A. 1, anda vote taken.
SECTION A. 1 CARRIED
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Section A. 2 be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION A. 2 CARRIED
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Section A. 3 be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION A. 3 CARRIED
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That section A. 4 be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION A. 4 CARRIED
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That section A. 5 be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION A. 5 CARRIED
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Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That section A. 6 be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION A. 6 CARRIED
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That section B. 1 be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION B. 1 CARRIED
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That section B. 2 be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION B. 2 CARRIED
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That section B. 3 be approved."
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tive vote for approval.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION B. 3 CARRIE]), WITH
GREATER THAN 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That section C. 1 be approved,"
An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley,
"That section C. 1 be altered to read, 'The
rules and procedures governing the Senate
Committee on Academic Discipline shall conform,
in all cases, to the requirements of natural
justice. A person accused of an act of mis-
conduct shall enjoy the right to a speedy
hearing by an impartial body; the right to be
informed of the nature, cause, and originator
of the accusation; the right to confront the
witnesses against him/her self; the right to have
the assistance of a representative of her/his
choice in the presentation of his/her defense.t"
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The Chairman noted that the proposed amendment was similar to one
previously rejected by Senate, and J. Munro added that the same arguments
against the proposal for amendment remain applicable.
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this point J. Munro left the meeting to fulfil .another commiLment.
Moved by W. Litwin, seconded by L. Hale,
"That the matter be tabled until resource people
are available at the next meeting.
Question was called on the motion to table, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO TABLE FAILED
Consideration of the amendment was undertaken with T. McNabb quoting
from two selected documents relating to natural justice as the rationale
for putting forward the amendment.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on section C. 1, and .a vote taken.
SECTION C. I CARRIED
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein,
"That section C. 2 be approved."
An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by L. Hale,
• "That section C. 2 be amended to read, 'The
Committee may adopt such procedures as it
considers appropriate and shall give the
student the opportunity to make such represen-
tation in such manner and with such assistance
as the student deems fit."
Quest Ion was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken.
SECTION C. 2 CARRIED
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein,
"That Section C. 3 be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION C. 3 CARRIED
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Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein,
"That section C. 4 he approved;"
An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley,
"That the last section of the second paragraph
of section C. 4 be deleted."
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken.
SECTION C. 4 CARRIED
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein,
"That section C. 5 be approved."
An amendment, with some change from the original proposal in S.81-34F,
was moved byT. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley,
"That the second paragraph of section C. 5 be
amended to read: 'The Chairman of the Department
Committee on Academic Discipline may be present and
permitted to testify at any appeal hearing of the
Senate Committee on Academic Discipline, but may not
be present during the Committee's deliberations.
Similarly the course instructor may be present and
permitted to testify, but may not be present during
the Committee's deliberations.'"
T. McNabb stated that the proposedarIleL.dment is identical to one
previously approved by Senate in connection with the Procedures for
Dealing with Instances of Intellectual Dishonesty (SADC 87), and the
revised wording was accepted by the mover of the main motion as a
friendly amendment.
Question was called on the motion as amended, and a vote taken.
SECTION C..'5
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AMENDED
CARRIED.
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein,
"That section C. 6 be approved."
An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley,
"That the word 'Every' be inserted prior to the
word 'reasonable' in the second sentence of
section C. 6."'
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friendly amendment.
Question was called on the motion as amended, and a vote taken.
SECTION C. 6 AS AMENDED
CARRIED
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein,
"That section C. 7 he approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION C. 7 CARRIED
Moved by K. Riecichoff, seconded by F. Einstein,
"That section C. 8 be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION C. 8 CARRIED
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein,
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"That section C. 9 be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION C. 9 CARRIED
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein,
"That section C. 10 be approved."
An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley,
"That section C. 10 be altered to read:
'Upon the written request of the student, the
Senate Committee on Academic Discipline may
initiate proceedings to consider amelioration.
or reduction of a penalty previously imposed.
Upon the written request of the President, the
Senate Committee on Academic Discipline may
initiate proceedings to consider amelioration
or reduction of a penalty previously imposed.
The final decision of the Senate Committee on
Academic Discipline shall be binding in all
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President, to consider amelioration or reduction
of a penalty previously imposed.
The final decision of the Senate Committee on
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Academic Discipline, acting in consultation with
the President, shall be binding in all cases where
it has been requested, by a student, to consider
amelioration or reduction of a penalty previously.
imposed.
In cases where a student has requested amelioration
or reduction of a penalty previously imposed and the
Senate Committee on Academic Discipline agrees to hear
the case, the final decision shall be made by secret
ballot, and a majority vote shall prevail.'."
On a point of order raised by K. Rieckhoff, the Chairman ruled
the amendment out of order as contradictory to section C. 2.
AMENDMENT RULED OUT OF ORDR
Amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley,
"That section C. 10 be amdnded by altering, the
section as previously proposed
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tion that the last paragraph of that proposed
amendment be struck."
Question was called on the revised amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on the main motion, and a v,o
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te taken.
SECTION
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Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein,
"That section D Reporting be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
SECTION P. CARRIED.
An omnibus motion was moved by.K. Rieckho,ff, seconded by K. Okuda,
"That the Terms of Reference of the Senate
Committee on Academic Discipline (S,APC 89),,
as amended, be approved."
Question was called., and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED.
S. Anderson, J. Crawley, L. Hale, •J. Hanson, S. Hjnchcliff, W.
Litwin, T. McNabb, R. Starcevich and A. Wotherspoon asked that their
negative votes be recorded.
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v) Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules
a) Paper S.81-56 - Report - Student Representation
The Chairman informed Senate that the Senate Committee on Agenda
and Rules in Paper S.81-56 had proposed actions to be taken bu Senate
in connection with the report of the Faculty of Arts, and that the
reports from the other three Faculties were before Senate for informa-
tion at this time.
K. Rieckhoff gave notice of a motion which would require that the
Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, and the
Faculty of Science be directed to take action in discharging their res-
ponsibilities in connection with student representation on Faculty
committees.
Moved by W. Litwin, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Paper
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S.81-56 be tabled to the next meeting
of Senate."
Question was called on the motion to table, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO TABLE 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 meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 1981.
The assembly recessed briefly at 9:50 p.m., prior to moving into
Closed Session.
H. M. Evans
Secretary