DRAFT UNTIL APPROVE) BY SENATE

MINUTES OF MEETING OF SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

HELD MONDAY

_ AUGUST ,1969, FACULTY LOUNGE, 7:30 P.M.

OPEN SESSION

PRESENT:

Srivastava, L. M.

Chairman

1Burstein, K. R.

Campbell, M. J.

,Carlson, R. L.

,Cole, R. E.

,D'Aoust, B. R.

,Dobb, T. C.

Drache, Mrs. S.

Funt, B. L.

,Hamilton, W. N.

Hutchinson, J. F.

Kenward, J. K.

Korbin, D.

Lachlan, A. H.'

Lebowitz, N. A.

McDougall, A. H.

Rieckhoff, K. E.

Sayre, J.

Stratton, S.

Sullivan, D. H.

"Tuck, D. G.

Turnbull, A. L.

,Walklcy, J.

,Wassermann,,.Mrs. S..

Evans, H. N.

Secretary

Kelsey, I. B.

Barboza, Miss J.

Recording Secretary

Norsworthy, Mrs. R.

Recording Secretary

ABSENT:

lBrown, R. C.

Caple, K. P.

Claridge, R. W.

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. Collins, N.

/ Freiman, Mrs. L.

'Hean, A.F.C.

McLean, C. H.

- Perry, C. N.

Stone, A. L.

A. R. MacKinnon, on research semester, was represented by S. Stratton.

D. A. 'Baird; Librarian, was represented by T. C. Dobb, Assistant Librarian.

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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

After some discussion on whether or not two additional items should

be considered on the Agenda, the first dealing with a report from the

Chair on University Scholarships and Awards, and the second a request

for information on the trusteeship placed on the Political Science,

Sociology, and Anthropology Department, it was

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by J. Walkley,

"that the Agenda as recommended by the Senate

Agenda Committee be approved."

NOTION CARRIED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OPEN SESSION

A) Meeting of July 7, 1969

Two amendments were noted: namely

'that on Page 2 M. Campbell's

name should be added to the list of candidates in the election

of three Senators to the Board of Governors; and that on Page 8

K. Burstein's negative vote on the approval of Section IV, 2 of

Paper S.224 (Report of Senate Committee on the Method of Appoint-

ment, Tenure and Functions of Deans and Heads of Departments) be

recorded.

As there were no further amendments, the minutes were approved.

b) Meeting of July 14, 1969

N. Campbell noted that on Page 4 he referred to Item 3a as well

as 3b of Paper S.245 (Reorganization of Graduate Studies) and

asked that the following statement be added on Page 4, second

paragraph of the minutes:

"He referred also to Section 3a and noted that if a Dean

was not appointed there would be no Chairman for the

Senate Committee on Graduate Studies and noted also that

he would like a ruling from the Chair on whether or not

Senate had the power to appoint the Dean of Graduate

Studies. The Chairman then pointed out that the Dean of

Graduate studies shall be nominated by the Senate Committee

on Graduate Studies and recommended through the Academic

Vice-President, in turn to the President, to the Board."

On Page 9 in the paragraph following the motion moved by Campbell

and seconded by Sullivan a sentence is to be added, which reads,

"N. Campbell stated that in his opinion Senate would he

. grossly irresponsible if itpassed Paper S.230a (Gradings

for Withdrawing Students) because Senate has no knowledge

of how adoption of the paper would. affect the students."

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N. Lebowitz asked that on Page 6 a more detailed account be

recorded of statements made by himself on receipt by Senate

of Paper

S.215 from the Faculty of Arts. Verbatim comments

relating to this item taken from the tape of July 14, 1969

meeting have been attached.

As there were no further objections the minutes were approved

as amended.

3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

The Chairman reported that the Board of Governors had approved

Paper S.224 at its meeting of July 17, 1969, and that he and the

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had then examined a list of departments within each

Faculty and selected the order in which each department would be

reviewed. The Chairman indicated that this list was only for infor-

mation at this point and that there aould be opportunity for discussion

on this information at the next meeting of Senate. A copy of the list

is attached as Appendix A

After considerable discussion on how the departments were to be

reviewed, either from administrative or academic standpoints, what the.

criteria for examination would be, and when the examination would take

place it was

Moved by K. Burstein, seconded by S. Drache,

"that no action be taken with respect to Section IV,

Paragraph 2 of Paper S.224 until Senate had had an

opportunity to discuss the procedures to be followed

by the Review Committee referred to in this Section."

Discussion followed on relevance of the motion with the Chairman

pointing out that the information had been brought before Senate only

as information, rather than as a document to be discussed and action

to be taken on it.

Moved by N. Campbell, seconded by K. Burstein,

"that the previous question be put."

MOTION ON PREVIOUS QUESTION

CARRIED

15 in favour

1 opposed

1 abstained

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Vote was then taken on the motion that no action be taken

Section IV, Paragraph 2 until Senate had discussed procedures for

the Review Committee.

MOTION CARRIED

15 in favour

2 opposed

1 abstained

REPORT OF CHAIRMAN

The Chairman stated that a paper on retroactivity as it related to

the Ellis Report on Admissions and Standings had been prepared by M.

Campbell and others. It will be brought before Senate after it has

been reviewed and examined by various authorities throughout the

University.

It. was also reported that the question of representation on

Senate by

'a member of the British Columbia School Trustees Association

has yet to be resolved.

The Chairman reported that some progress had been made on implemen-

tation of the Ellis Report and that information on this progress would

be distributed to Senators.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

A) Senate Committee on Graduate Studies - Qualifications fora

Dean of Graduate Studies - Paper S.251

Moved by J. Walkley, seconded by S. Wassermann,

"that Paper S.251 be adopted."

MOTION CARRIED

in favour

O opposed

3 abstained

B) Senate d. .bQc Committee on the Se

ation of Archaeoi -

Paper

_S. 244

Moved by M. Campbell, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

"that Paper S.244 be accepted with thanks."

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MOTION CARRIED

1.4 in favour

0 opposed

1 abstained

K. Burstein drew to the attention of the assembly that ad hoc

Senate Committees are officially dissolved after their reports

have been received by Senate.

C) Senate

ad hc

Committee on Rules and Procedures Pertaining to

Professional Conduct - Paper S.252

Noved.by J. Hutchinson, seconded by J. Walkley,

"that Paper S.252 be adopted as policy."

J. Hutchinson pointed out the importance of establishing

procedures for the handling of cases of unprofessional conduct

before they arise. He added also that the liberal university

is under attack and needs devices for protecting itself against

factions either within or without the university. The policy

and procedures recommended here would be helpful in this regard.

Questions were asked on whether or not there were bodies in the

University other than Senate better suited to handling cases of

unprofessional conduct, if other universities had been consulted

as to procedures for handling such cases, and whether or not

legal counsel had been sought on the recommendations made by

the Committee.

Concern was voiced that legal advice had not been obtained. It

was strongly recommended by several Senators that such advice

be obtained.

Moved by K. Burstein, seconded by D. Tuck,

"that Paper S.252 be referred back to the Committee for

reconsideration and consultation with legal authorities,

and then be brought back to the Senate."

The Chairman ruled this motion out of order. His ruling was

challenged, with the ruling being lost by a vote of 2 in favour,

17 opposed.

Considerable discussion followed with the points made that

Sections 1, 2, and 3 could be accepted and revisions sought on

the remainder of the report.

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Question was called on the motion to refer Paper S.252 back to

the Committee and a vote was taken.

NOTION TO REFER FAILED

6 in favour

9 opposed

5 abstained

Sayre related an incident on what appeared to be unprofessional

conduct by a faculty member who, it was reported by the student

concerned, tore up a term paper she had submitted to him after she

repulsed his advances. J. Sayre questioned if this incident was

relevant to the discussion and if so, what means exist at present

for handling such incidents. He queried that if there were no

means, did Senate want to establish procedures for handling such

cases. He was assured by the Chairman that the issue was relevant

and was informed that if he submitted the relevant information to

the Acting President, he would follow with an appropriate investi-

gation.

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by S. Wassermann,

"that Recommendation 1 on Page 2 be amended to read

'That a standing committee of Senate entitled the

Senate Coimnittee on

rofessional Conduct be established.

After a brief discussion on the principle of the motion, it was

Moved by N. Campbell, seconded by D. Tuck,

"that the previous question be put."

NOTION ON PREVIOUS QUESTION CARRIED

12 in favour

5 opposed

Burstein asked that his negative vote be recorded with the note

that he considered the debate had closed without any debate.

Question was called on the amendment to Recommendation 1 and a

vote was taken.

AMENDMENT CARRIED

11 in

favour

3 opposed

4 abstained

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Moved by N. Lebowitz, seconded by K. Burstein,

"thatexamination of this report be postponed until

such time as the Faculty Association has had time

to discuss it."

The Chairman ruled the motion out of order and was challenged

on the ruling. The ruling was sustained with 9 in favour of

sustaining the Chair and 6 opposed.

It was pointed out from the floor that discussion on the report

had been taking place ad seriatim and that Senate should still

be discussing Recommendation 1 rather than the whole report.

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by K. Burstein,

"that the report of the Senate Sub-committee be referred

back to the Committee for an interim report on the

principle that Senate should have a committee on pro-

fessional conduct and that implementation of that

principle be devised, in consultation with the Faculty

Association s the C.A.U.T. , and the University lawyers.

MOTION TO REFER CARRIED

11 in favour

3 opposed

4 abstained

As there was some question as to what had been passed in the way

of-amendments and main motions with regard to this report, the

Chairman pointed out that the amendment to Recommendation 1, that

a Senate Committee on Professional Conduct be established, had

passed, and that the motion to refer the report back to the

present Committee had passed.

N. Campbell pointed out that Recommendation 1 must pass as a

main motion as well as an amendment.

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by A. Lachlan,

"that Recommendation 1 as amended he approved."

MAIN MOTION CARRIED

10 in favour

7 opposed

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The Chairman stated that the report would be referred back to the

Committee with the amended Recommendation. At this point he was

challenged on hi's ruling with it being pointed out that under

Robert's Rules of Order, Revised

(pp.

142-3) no part of the report

is pased until the report has passed as a whole. In a vote the

ruling of the Chair was upheld with 12 in favour, 3 opposed.

6. REPORTS OF FACULTIES

A) Faculty of Arts

i) Curriculum Changes: PSA Courses - Paper S.253

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by M. Campbell,

"that Senate approve the PSA courses listed in

paper S.253."

Moved by R. Carlson, seconded by J. Hutchinson,

"that the question be divided and that PSA 474

be considered separately and initially."

MOTION TO DIVIDE CARRIED

11 in favour

2 opposed

R. Carlson stated that there was duplication of material

already covered in existing courses and that because of

this fact primarily it should not be accepted by Senate.

Discussion followed.

It was moved by M. Lebowitz, seconded by M. Campbell "that

the course PSA 474 be referred back for discussion in a

meeting of the Faculty of Arts" but the motion was ruled

out, of order by the Chairman. The ruling was challen

ged

N. Lebowitz. Vote was undertaken, and the ruling of the

chair upheld with 10 in favour of the ruling and 3 opposed.

Moved by D. Tuck, seconded by K. Burstein,

"that PSA 474 be referred back to the Faculty of

Arts Curriculum Committee for further clarification."

MOTION TO REFER CARRIED

9 in favour

4 opposed

2 abstained.

D. Korbin asked that his negative vote be recorded.

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Discussion was then undertaken on the remaining portion of

the motion by Sullivan, Campbell "that Senate approve the

PSA courses listed in paper S.253 - i.e. courses PSA 469,

PSA 470."

R. Carlson

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to the Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee and

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D. Sullivan gavepotice of motion Iat

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changes.

Vote was then taken on the motion "that Senate approve the

PSA courses listed in Paper S.253 - i.e. PSA 469, PSA

470."

MOTION CARRIED

in favour

1 opposed

7 abstained

ii) Curriculum Changes - History

and Philosophy Courses -

per S. 246

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by K. Burstein,

"that the course changes for History as presented in

Paper S.246 be adopted."

Considerable discussion followed on History 100 and History 499.

B. D'Aoust wished the records to show that History 499 is an

innovative departure for the Faculty of Arts and should be noted

as such.

Question was called on the motion to adopt these changes and a

vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

15 in favour

O opposed

1 abstained

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by A. McDougall,

"that the course changes for Philosophy as

presented in Paper S.246 be adopted."

MOTION CARRIED

13 in favour

0 opposed

3 abstained

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B. Faculty of Science

i) Curriculum Changes: Graduate Courses in Chemistry - Paper S.254

Moved by B. Funt, seconded by D. Tuck,

"that the course changes in Chemistry as outlined in

Paper S.254 be adopted."

There was some discussion on why this Paper had not appeared

in Senate earlier, especially in view of the fact that it had

been presented to the Senate Agenda Committee in April. H..

Evans explained that there had been some mix-up with another

paper on course. changes. The point was made that the Senate

Agenda Committee must not arbitrarily keep items off the Agenda,

and that it had the responsibility of bringing before Senate all

pertinent items submitted to it.

The Chairman noted that the final decision for inclusion of

Agenda items rests with the Chairman, after receiving advice

from the Senate Agenda Committee.

7. OTHER BUSINESS

A\) Notice of Motion:

N. Lebowitz gave notice of motion that he will move that an

investigation be made of procedures of Senate Committees and that

Senate Committees be asked to present and clarify their procedures

before Senate.

Date of Next Meeting:

As the first Monday of September is a holiday, the next regular

meeting of Senate will be held on Monday, September 8, 1969 at

7:30 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge.

Other Items:

B. Funt wished to have it clearly and publicly noted that the

incident of unprofessionalconduct related by J. Sayre would be

taken under advisement and referred to the proper authorities for

investigation. D. Sullivan supported this.view and stated that

such situations can and should be handled promptly. The Chairman

reiterated the point made earlier that Senator Sayre can bring

the appropriate information to his office and it will be dealt

with immediately. J. Sayre replied that this would be done

subject, to approval of the student involved.

D) Confidential Matters:

The Open Session adjourned to move into Closed Session at 12:00

a.m.

H. M. Evans

Secretary

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APPENDIX A

S.M. 4/8/69

Reference Senate Minutes of August 4, 1969, page 3.

LIST FOR REVIEW OF DEPARTMENTS - PAPER

S.224

Facult y of Science:

BioScience

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Facult y

of Education:

Athletics and Recreational Services

Behavioural Science Foundation

Centre for Communications and the Arts

Professional Foundations

Social and Philosophical Foundations

Physical Development Studies

Faculty of Arts:

Psychology

Economics and Commerce

History

Geography

Modern Languages

English

Political Science)

Sociology

Anthropology

Philosophy