DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
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MONDAY. NOVEMBER 2, 1981. RIECKHOFF HALL. 7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: Pedersen, K. G., Chairman
Arrott, A. S. ?
Absent:
Barden, W. S.
Banister, E. W.
Cot€, P. T.
Bhakthan, N.M.G.
Cripps, P. ?
G.
Blaney, J. P.
Gehibach, R. D.
Brown, R. C.
Hinchcliffe, S.
Calvert, T. W.
Johnston, H.J.M.
Carter, ?
S. ?
D.
Leiss, W.
Cleveland, W. L.
Overholt, M. J.
Cochran, J. ?
F.
Showler, W. C.
Crawley, J. M.
Toor, ?
J. B.
Dobb, ?
T.
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C.
Wideen, M. ?
F.
Doerr, A. D., representing B. P. Beirne
Einstein, F.
Hale, L. R.
Holmes, R. A.
Irwin, J.
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C.
Ivany, ?
J.W.G.
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Jones, C.H.W.
In attendance:
Hoyt, ?
G. ?
C.
Loewen, V.
Krebs, D. L.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
Manley-Casimir, M. E.
McKeown, B. A.
McNabb, G. T.
Munro, J. N.
Nielsen, V.
Okuda, K.
Reilly, N. R.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Roberts, N. C.
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Smith, ?
R.
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J.
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Starcevich, ?
R.D.I.
Verdun-Jones, S. N.
Webster, J. N.
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Weinberg, H.
Wotherspoon, A. J.
Evans, H. M., Secretary
Heath, N.
Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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1.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by A. Wotherspoon, seconded by T. McNabb, the agenda
was approved as circulated.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by J. Craw1e, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"That the minutes of the Open Session of October 5,
1981 be appro'ved as distributed."
N. Reilly requested that a statement be added to the record of the
'consideration of the 'Coiputing Science Li'mitatiàn of Enrolment
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proposal
in connection with financial assistance 9nd reallocation of faculty
positions, and the fbllowing paragraph is proposed to be inserted on page
9 of the minutes as an addition to the comment of J. Munro:
"He added that the first priority in authorizing faculty
positions is the ácàdemic need of the department, which
could be based on workloads, coverage in terms of discip-
linary responsibilities and curricülum, or opportunity to
develop a centre of excdllen'c&. Two positions have been
'authorized for Computing Science this year, and it is
assumed that a seach for faculty is in process. As there
were no new posit-ion increases in the 1982/83 year require-
ments have been mèt by reallocation. It is accepted that
resources for Computing Sciene will need to be augmented
but financial uncer
t
ainties preclude a firm commftment. It
is not an automatic first priority, in hiring prioiities,
to authorize replacement for positions falling vacant."
T. McNabb questiOned the reworded substitute amendment outlined on
page 11 of the minutes, which he said should read ". . during the extended
course change period (1e. during the first three weeks of classes) ." J.
Munro responded that the definition corresponding to the course add period
would satisfy his inte'ntion in 'moving the amendment'.
The wording is as follows:
"That the penalty not be appiiea for drops 'during the extended
course change period (I.e. during the first three week's of classes)."
Question was called on the motion to approve the 'minutesas expanded,
and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
The Chairman provided a brief outline
of
the deliberations of a number
of recent meetings with government and industry officials, an AUCC quarterly
meeting, and a retreat hosted by UCBC in which the three university Presi-
dents and the respective ioarc1 members participated. K. Riedkhoff was asked
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elaborate on the con lerence proceedings.
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Paper S.81-
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139 - Jinan University Exchange Agreement
Moved by W. Cleveland, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve the Jinan University Exchange
Agreement, as set forth in S.81-139."
The President informed Senate that the Board of Governors had
previously given its approval to the agreement.
In response to a question raised by L. Hale, G. Pedersen said
that consideration is being given to raising funds externally for
the project and it is intended that SFU will provide help in the
acquisition of necessary instruments for Jinan.
N. Reilly enquired if any thought had been given to developing
relationships with France and Britain, and J. Munro commented that
some consideration has been given to exchange agreements with other
countries, although links with British universities are already well
'established.
Question was called on the motion, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
i) Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
a) Paper s.81-128 - Annual Report - SCSAB
Moved by H. Weinberg, seconded by C. Jones,
"That Senate ratify the policies and terms of
reference set forth in S.81_128.tl
V. Loewen, Director of Financial Aid, was asked to join the
assembly as a resource person.
B. McKeown suggested that recommendations for awards should be
recorded on student transcripts, and the Chairman of SCSAB pointed out
the administrative problems which would require discussion with the
Registrar for resolution.
Lengthy discussion ensued in connection with graduate student
support.
Moved by A. Wotherspoon, seconded by.J. Crawley,
"That Paper S.81-128 be referred back to the
Committee for further consideration of the
graduate scholarships and stipend issue."
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During the debate of the propriety of referral the Chairman
asked that the motion be rephrased to table for a particular time.
Amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley,
"That Paper 5.81-128 be referred back to the
Committee for further consideration of the
proposal for scholarships, awards and bursaries
and report back to Senate in March 1982."
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
ii) Senate Nominating Committee
a) Paper S.81-14O
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- Senate Elections
It was noted that some elections to various Senate Committees were
by acclamation and that a number of vacancies still exist. A ballot was
distributed for an election to fill a vacancy on the Senate Nominating
Committee. Complete election results follow.:
Senate Committee on Academic Planning (SCAP)/Senate Committee on University
Budget (ISCUB)
One Student Senator to replace J. A. Hanson, resigned, for term of office
from date of election to September 30, 1982.
Elected by acclamation: ?
A. J. WOTHERSPOON
Senate Committee on Continuing Studies (SCCS)
One Lay Senator to replace J. B. Toor, whose term of office expired
September 30, 1981. Term of office is for two years, from date of election
to September 30, 1983.
No nominations received
One Student Senator Alternate to replace J. A. Hanson, resigned, for term
of office from date of election to September 30, 1982.
Elected by acclamation: ?
A. J. WOTHERSPOON
Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees CScHD)
One Lay Senator for no specified term of office.
No nominations received
Senate Nominating Committee (SNC)
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One Senator at large to replace H. Weinberg, for a one year term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1982.
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Ballots cast ? 36
Ballots spoiled ?
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Individual totals:
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Roberts ?
30
Smith
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Individual receiving the higher number of
votes and elected:
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M. C. ROBERTS
Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries(SCSAB)
One Faculty Senator to replace H. Weinberg as Chairman, for a three year
term of office, from date of election to September 30, 1984.
Elected by acclamation:
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H. WEINBERG
One Lay Senator for a two year term of office, from date of election
to September 30, 1983.
No nominations received
K. Okuda pointed out that the Senate Nominating Committee has submitted
its nominations to elect the membership of the recently established Senate
Committee to Consider Faculty Ethics and Responsibilities, and that voting
will be undertaken at the December meeting of Senate.
iii) Senate Committee on Academic Planning
a) Paper S.81-142 - Proposed Faculty of Business Administration
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-142, the
following:
1.
That the present School of Business Administration
and Economics be dissolved.
2. That a Faculty of Business Administration be estab-
lished, effective September 1, 1982;
3.
That the Department of Economics remain a Department
in the Faculty of Arts.
4.
That the position of Director of the School of Business
Administration and Economics be discontinued and that a
new position, Dean of the Faculty of Business Administra-
tion, be established.
5.
That the Faculty of Business Administration comprise the
faculty members currently in the Department of Business
Administration (joint appointments will remain as at
present).
6.
That the undergraduate and graduate courses and programs
presently in the Department of Business Administration
be transferred to the Faculty of Business Administration.
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That
constituted,
the Facultybe
charged
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of Business
to submit
Administration,
by January 1,
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1983
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a report to Senate through the Academic Planning
Committee giving:
a)
detailed recommendations for undergraduate and
graduate program modification and development
(if any); and
b)
detailed recommendations regarding faculty staffing
patterns and priorities/
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"That the existing BUEC couontin
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to be offered jointly
by the Department of Economd th"Faculty of Business
Administration, with the Ch
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of/the Department of Economics
and the Chairman of the Facf
,%usiness
graduate Curriculum Committ
ignates acting as a
^eir des Administration Under-
Committee overseeing their
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Commerce remain as presentlred (i.e. .housed in
Economics, with one member
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Graduate Studies
Committee nominatedby, and
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Business Administra-
tion, and fields in
Businesred
as specialty options."
Note: It is intended to continue tØ apply Faculty of Arts requirements
(e.g. group requiremenV
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Business Administration degree
requirements until suc
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as the Faculty of Business Administra-
tion has formulated anived approval of its own requirements.
C. Hoyt was invited to j
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assembly to respond to questions.
Senate undertook gener( discussion of the proposal with J. Munro
pointing out that faculty katus would enable the Department to develop
more effectively and R.
BVbwn
adding that existing programs would be fully
protected by joint app
oi^ments.
C. Jones supported the recommendation,
while T. Arrott favored he concept of a School of Business Administration.
F. Einstein was
critical[
of the effect of a very small faculty within the
University structure..
K. Rieckhoff suggested that, as a number of departments are expanding,
considerationmght/be given to establishment of a Faculty of Professional
Programs to rep1ac the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies for the
housing of such.ery€ities. W. Cleveland agreed development of a faculty
would allow. pursu)[t of faculty interests and fuller development of 'curri-
culum tailored t the needs. of students, but he was concerned about adding
another faculty.( R. Holmes contended that faculty status is necessary to
meet the demands of students for quality education in Business Administration.
During
consideration
of the individual items, R. 'Brown proposed
changing the wording of Item 8;
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this
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accepted by Senate asa
friendly amendment. The section now reads as follows:
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"That the existing BUEC courses.continue to be offered jointly
by the Department of Economics and the Faculty of Business
Administration, with the Chairmen of the two Undergraduate
Curriculum Committees or their designates acting as a Committee
overseeing their scheduling and offering."
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7. That the Faculty of Business Administration, as newly consti-
tuted, be charged to submit by January 1,
1983
a report to
Senate through the Academic Planning Committee giving:
a)
detailed recommendations for undergraduate and graduate
program modification and development (if any); and
b)
detailed recommendations regarding faculty staffing
patterns and priorities.
8. That the existing BUEC courses continue to be offered jointly
by the Department of Economics and the Faculty of Business
Administration, with the Chairmen of the two Undergraduate
Curriculum Committees or their designates acting as a
Committee overseeing their scheduling and offering.
9. That the existing joint Ph.D. program in Economics and Commerce
remain as presently-offered (i.e. housed in Economics), with
one member of the Graduate Studies Committee nominated by, and
from, Business Administration, and fields in Business offered as
specialty options.
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It is intended to continue to apply Faculty of Arts requirements
(e.g. group requirements) to Business Administration degree
requirements until such time as the Faculty of Business Adminis-
tration has formulated and received approval of its own require-
ments.
C. Hoyt was invited to join the assembly to respond to questions.
Senate undertook general discussion of the proposal with J. Munro
pointing out that faculty status would enable the Department to develop
more effectively and R. Brown adding that existing programs would be fully
protected by joint appointments. C. Jones supported the recommendation,
while T. Arrott favored the concept of a School of Business Administration.
F. Einstein was critical of the effect of a very small faculty within the
University structure.
K. Rieckhoff suggested that, as a number of departments are expanding,
consideration might be given to establishment of a Faculty of Professional
Programs to replace the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies for the
housing of such entities. W. Cleveland agreed development of a faculty
would allow pursuit of faculty interests and fuller development of curri-
culum tailored to the needs of students, but he was concerned about adding
another faculty. R. Holmes contended that faculty status is necessary to
meet the demands of students for quality education in Business Administration.
During consideration of the individual items, R. Brown proposed
changing the wording of Item 8; this was accepted by Senate as a friendly
amendment. The section now reads as follows:
8. "That the existing BUEC courses continue to be offered jointly by
the Department of Economics and the Faculty of Business Administ-
ration, with the Chairman of the Department of Economics and the
Chairman of the Faculty of Business Administration Undergraduate
Curriculum Committee or their designates acting asa Committee
overseeing their scheduling and offering."
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It was pointed out that curriculum changes proposed for Januagy 1983
would miss the deadline for publication in the 1983-84 calendar, and R.
Brown stated that no major revisions at the undergraduate level are anti-
cipated.
Question was called on the motion as amended, and a vote taken.
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
22 in favor
3 opposed
iv)
Senate Committee on Academic Planning/Senate Committee on Under-
graduate Studies
a) Paper S.81-143 - Certificate Program in Franch Lang
ua g e
Proficiency
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by J. Webster,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-143, the
proposed Certificate Program in French Language
Proficiency."
N. Reilly received clarification that the program requirements
include successful completion of 20 semester hours of Lower Division
French including FREN 151-4, 201-3, 202-3, 205-1 and 206-3, and either
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of FREN 230-3 or FREN 240-3. J. Munro confirmed that the position of
Director of the French Language Training Centre is currently vacant
although that situation is not germane to Senate's consideration of
the proposed Certificate Program.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
v)
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
a). Paper s.81-144 - Change to Regulations - Multiple Undergraduate
Degrees, S.81-54, Sec. 5d
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by R. Weinberg,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-144, the
proposed changes to Regulations, Multiple Undergraduate
Degrees, S. 81-54, Section 5d, as follows:
From: Otherwise, general faculty and departmental
regulations apply, except that students
enrolled in further degrees are not required
to complete group requirements.
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General faculty and department regulations apply,
including completion of any group requirements
not completed in a previous degree."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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b)
Paper S.81-145 - Department of History - New Course Proposal
- HIST 415-3 - Victorian Britain
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in s.81-145, the
proposed new course HIST 415-3 - Victorian Britain."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
c)
Paper S.81-146
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HUM. 230-3 - Introduction to Religious Studies
- Changes
For information
Acting under its delegated authority at its meeting of October 6,
1981, the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved change in
the General Studies course with movement to the Faculty of Arts into
the Humanities Minor Program, including change of course designation and
course description, as follows:
From:
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G.S. 230-3 - Introduction to Religious Studies
The purpose of religious studies is the critical and appreciative
understandingof religious phenomena as they are expressed in
religious traditions and in the varieties of social and cultural
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forms available to scholarly investigation. Disciplines and
methods that are literary, historical, philosophical, theological,
and of the nature of social and behavioral sciences, are used to
accomplish that end. At the same time, there is sensitivity to
affective levels of understanding.
To: ?
HUM. 230-3 - Introduction to Religious Studies
The examination of religion as expressed in the religious
and
humanistic traditions available through the investigation of
primary
,
textual sources. A critical and appreciative approach
to religious phenomena will be emphasized through the theo-
logical, literary, historical, philosophical and behavioural
backgrounds that influence our understanding of religion.
Note: It is intended that this change be effective for Spring 82-1.
d)
PperS.8l-147-1. Proposed Change in Requirements -
LING 410-3 Second Language Teaching - Theory
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in 5.81-147, the
proposed changes in requirements for LING 410-3 -
Second Language Teaching: French, as follows:
From: LING 410 will be accepted in partial fulfilment
of the upper division requirements for Honors,
Majors and Minors in French.
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To:
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LING 410 or FREN 303 will be accepted in partial
fulfilment of the upper division requirements for
Honors, Majors and Minors in French, in a B.Ed.
program, and/or for Honors and Majors in French
in a B.A. program.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Paper S.81-147 --2. Changes for FREN 303-3 - French for the
Classroom Change in Description, Prerequisite and Vector
For Information
Under its delegated authority the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies, at its meeting of October 6, 1981, approved changes for FREN
303-3 - French for the Classroom, including change in description, in pre-
requisite, and in vector, as follows:
From: FREN 303-3 - French for the Classroom
A review of Language problems for students intending to be
teachers.
0-2-2
Tutorial/Laboratory
Restricted to students taking EDUC 404 whose Faculty Associates
recommend this course for them.
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FREN 303-3 - French for the Classroom
Study of the various aspects and problems of French as a
second language.
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vi). Senate Committee on Continuing Studies
Paper S.81-148 - Annual Report - SCCS
The annual report of the Senate Committee on Continuing Studies was
submitted to Senate for its information. The Chairman commended the Dean
of Continuing Studies and his colleagues for the work that has been done
by the Continuing Studies unit.
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.
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. INFORMATION
The next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, December 7,
1981 at 7:00 p.m.
On a motion by J. Crawley, seconded by A. Wotherspoon, the Open Session
was recessed at 9:34 p.m.
H. M.
Evans
Secretary
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