S.00-18
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
Office of
the Vice-President, Academic?
MEMORANDUM
TO: ?
Senate ?
FROM:
J.M. Munro,
Vice-President, Academic
SUBJECT: Guidelines affecting students in DATE:
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January 25, 2000
the event of a labour dispute or other
disruption
The attachment to this memo is based on existing policies, notably the Strike
Policy, and reflects practice during previous labour disputes. It seems
appropriate that this should be forwarded for consideration and approval by
Senate.
MOTION:
"That Senate approve the Guidelines Affecting Students and Courses in
the Event of a Labour Dispute or other Major Disruption, as set forth
in S. 00-18
Attachment
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Guidelines Affecting Students and Courses in the Event of a Labour Dispute or other
Major Disruption
General Statement
In the event of a labour dispute it is the University's intention to continue operation. The University
will endeavour to maintain instruction in all credit courses, provide access to core library and other
important services, and continue examinations as scheduled. Course instructors are responsible for
teaching their courses and students are responsible for fulfilling course requirements. However, the
University respects the right of students or course instructors, as a matter of conscience, to refuse to
cross a picket line in a labour dispute.
If a Student Chooses Not to Cross a Picket Line
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A student choosing not to cross picket lines must inform the course instructor in writing or
by email.
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Students not crossing picket lines are still responsible for fulfilling course requirements.
3
Students who miss an examination or thesis defence as a result of not crossing a picket line
must contact the course instructor or Senior Supervisor.
If a
course is not held (for example because the instructor does not cross picket line)
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Department Chairs will endeavour to make alternate arrangements for classes for which an
instructor is absent.
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Classes may not be relocated from their normal location.
5
Course cancellations which are known to the university will be posted on the web site at:
http://www.sfu.ca/strike/
under the section - Course disruptions
6
If courses and examinations are cancelled or if students are unable to fulfill course
requirements as a result of the disruption, the Department Chair will attempt to follow the
normal evaluation plan for the course, or if this is not possible, will determine how students
will be evaluated.
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Students should attempt to resolve any difficulties relating to their courses first with the
instructor and then with the appropriate Department Chair.
Other disruptions
All or parts of this procedure may be used by the university in the event of any major disruption
which might have an impact on courses.
Additional Guidelines
If circumstances require additional guidance regarding the provision of instruction, the President
shall issue additional guidelines which address those specific situations.
January
25,
2000
