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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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To:
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Senate
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Memorandum
Date:
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II March 1992
From:
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J.M. Munro, Vice-President, Academic
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Additional Agreements relating to the partnership with the
University College of the Fraser Valley
At the March 4 meeting of the Senate Committee on Academic Planning, the
Committee approved the proposed agreements between the University and the
University College of the Fraser Valley covering the following topics:
Selection, Recruitment and Assignment of Faculty
Curriculum Development, Grading and Evaluation
Program Administration and Monitoring
The proposed agreements follow closely our agreement with Cariboo College, and
have been reviewed and revised after consultation with the Chairs, Deans and with
our counterparts at the University College of the Fraser Valley.
I therefore recommend that Senate approve the following motion:
"That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors
the proposed
agreements with the University of the Fraser Valley dated
26 February 1992 covering:
Selection, Recruitment and Assignment of Faculty;
Curriculum Development, Grading and Evaluation;
Program Administration and Monitoring."
The detailed program in Arts is being considered by the Faculty of Arts Curriculum
Committee at the end of March, and is scheduled to move through the normal
process and reach Senate no later than June (hopefully a month earlier if possible).
In addition, the Registrars at both institutions are working on guidelines covering
questions of admissions, transfer and continuance and it is hoped that this document
will be ready for consideration by SCAP in April, and Senate in May.
For your information, Richard Schwindt, Economics/ Business Administration, has
been appointed as the Faculty of Arts Coordinator for the partnership with the
University College of the Fraser Valley, and Ted Wells, Chemistry, has been
appointed as the Faculty of Science Coordinator.
J.M. Munro
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R. Schwindt, T. Wells, A.J. Watt
Selection, Recruitment and Assignment of Faculty
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Preamble
The Memorandum of Agreement between Simon Fraser University (approved by
Senate on January 6, 1992, and the Board of Governors on January 28, 1992) and the
University College of the Fraser Valley approved by the Board of Governors of the
University College on February 4, 1992) forms the basis upon which Simon Fraser
University degrees will be awarded at the University College of the Fraser Valley
during the College's transition to degree granting status. This document is a
subsidiary agreement covering the selection, recruitment and assignment of
University College faculty to teach upper level courses leading to the Simon Fraser
University degrees.
Existing Faculty
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For each department l
in which upper-level courses are expected to be offered,
existing University College faculty who wish to be considered for assignment
to upper-level courses shall submit curriculum vitae which include
information about professional development, scholarly activities and
teaching. University College faculty should indicate which courses they
would be interested in teaching.
2.
The department at the University shall review vitae submitted by University
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College faculty. University College faculty members shall be reviewed by a
committee with members drawn from the academic units of both the
University and the University College. The committee shall compile a report
on the suitability of University College faculty to teach upper level courses
and submit the report to the appropriate Deans of both institutions.
3.
If a University College faculty member is deemed not to be qualified to teach
upper level courses, the committee may recommend a professional
development program or strategy which might be undertaken by the faculty
member.
New Faculty
4.
The University College will prepare a draft of the advertisements for faculty
to teach upper levels courses for review by the University.
5.
The University shall appoint one or more faculty members to participate on
the University College Selection Advisory Committee. All members of the
Selection Committees shall participate in the normal process of selection,
interview and recommendation for appointment of candidates.
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Assigm'er. of.Fácuity to courses
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The University Will have final approval on the assignment of existing and
new faculty to teach upper level courses leading to Simon Fraser University
cigrees.
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Curriculum Development. Grading and Evaluation
Preamble
The Memorandum of Agreement between Simon Fraser University (approved by
Senate on January 6, 1992, and the Board of Governors on January 28, 1992) and the
University College of the Fraser Valley (approved by the Board of Governors of the
College on February 4, 1992) forms the basis upon which Simon Fraser University
degrees will be awarded at the University College of the Fraser Valley during the
College's transition to degree granting status. This document is a subsidiary
agreement covering the development of the curriculum for the degree programs,
and matters of grading and evaluation in upper level courses leading to the Simon
Fraser University degree.
1.
The curriculum for each degree program shall be prepared through
consultation between the University College and the University. For each
degree program, the curriculum and any new courses shall be approved by
the appropriate bodies at each institution. When changes in the curriculum
are being developed by Simon Fraser University, the University College will
be given as much advance notice as possible. Recommendations to change
the Simon Fraser University curriculum shall address the issue of any
specific changes also being recommended for the Simon Fraser University
degree at the University College. (At the University, the approval process
occurs at the level of Faculty, Senate and Board of Governors; for the
University College this involves curriculum committees in the division,
departments, the Program Advisory Committee, the College Advisory
Council, the Board of the University College.)
2.
For each disciplinary area, one or more partnership representative(s) shall be
appointed by each institution, and all matters relating to programs in that
area shall be routed through the appropriate representative. The
representatives shall meet on the campus of the University College or the
University from time to time and shall consult whenever necessary.
3.
For each upper division course in the degree program, the'University will
provide the University College with copies of current course outlines,
assignments, midterms and final exams.
4.
The University College will provide the University with copies of current
course outlines,
assignments,
midterms and final exams for each course as it
is offered.
5.
University College faculty teaching upper-level courses will submit final
course grade lists and grade distribution reports to the Director of the Division
or designate following the final
examination.
A copy of the final course grade
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list will be forwarded to the University College Registrar. Copies of the final
course grade list and grade distribution report will be forwarded to the Chair
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other matetials deemed necessary to ensure that the curriculum an' d grading
standards in therdgrams are comparable to those in the corresponding
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Program Administration and Monitoring
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Preamble
The Memorandum of Agreement between Simon Fraser University (approved by
Senate on January 6, 1992, and the Board of Governors on January 28, 1992) and the
University College of the Fraser Valley (approved by the Board of the University
College on February 4, 1992) forms the basis upon which Simon Fraser University
degrees will be awarded at the University College of the Fraser Valley during the
College's transition to degree granting status. This document is a subsidiary
agreement covering program administration and monitoring during this transition
period.
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The University will designate individuals responsible for assisting in
implementing the degree programs at the University College at the
Departmental level, and at the Faculty level.
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Representatives of the departments at both institutions shall consult as
required, and shall meet at least once each semester for the following
purposes:
a.
Reviewing course content.
b.
Meeting with instructors to discuss courses and the program.
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Reviewing grading procedures and standards.
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Representatives of the faculties and the administration of both institutions
shall meet periodically for the following purposes:
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Reviewing program administration including:
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Admission procedures;
2.
Student advising and monitoring procedures;
3.
Grading standards and reporting procedures;
4.
Faculty evaluation;
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Course and curriculum approval.
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Reviewing the library holdings and making recommendations
for new acquisitions.
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Considering recommendations the University would like to see
implemented in the degree programs.
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Representatives of the faculties and the administration of both institutions
shall meet periodically to foster ongoing cooperation between the institutions
including:
a.
Arranging guest lectures and seminars;
b.
Providing feedback to University College faculty and the Dean,
Academic Studies with respect to appropriate scholarly work and
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