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DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF MEETING OF SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
HELD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1971, EAST CONCOURSE CAFETERIA, 7:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
PRESENT: ?
Wilson, B. G.
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Chairman
Aronoff, S.
Baird, D. A.
Basham, G. D.
Birch, D. R.
Bradley, R. D.
Brown, R. C.
Campbell, M. J.
Carlson, R. L.
Claridge, R. W.
Donetz, G.
Gilbert, K. L.
Hodge, F. D.
Jennings, R. E.
Lachlan, A. H.
Lincoln, N. J. ?
Representing D. H. Sullivan
Mallinson, T. J.
Mugridge, I.
Nair, K. K.
O'Connell, N. S.
Reid, W. D.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Stratton, S. T.
Turnbull, A. L.
Wheatley, J.
Williams, W. E.
Evans, H. N. ?
Secretary
Norsworthy, R.
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Recording Secretary
ABSENT: ?
Caple, K. P.
Drache, Mrs. S.
Freiman, Mrs. L.
Hamilton, W. N.
Harper, R.J.C.
McDougall, A. H.
Salter, J. H.
Srivastava, L. M.
Strand, K. T.
Sutherland, G. A.
Wagner, P. L.
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Chase, J.
Meakin, D.
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The Chairman announced that N. J. Lincoln was substituting for
the Dean of Arts, D. H. Sullivan, at the meeting. He then intro-
duced S. Aronoff, recently appointed Dean of Science, and R. E.
Jennings, who had been elected to Senate to temporarily replace
H. Weinberg from September 1, 1971 to August 31, 1972.
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by R. Bradley,
"That S. Aronoff and R. E. Jennings be seated
on Senate."
MOTION CARRIED
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as circulated.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
S. O'Connell referred to the minutes in connection with Paper
S.71-81 - Report on Charge Concerning Referral of Paper S.71-51,
Reorganization of Educational Foundations Centre and Approval of
Courses - and suggested that if the comments on page 4, paragraph 2
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worded differently the intent would be clarified. The Chairman
agreed that the words "and on an interim basis' should be placed
before the phrase "Department of Human Relations." S. O'Connell
also requested that on page 5, in the 3rd paragraph the words
"amount of" be altered to read "emphasis on."
The minutes of the Open Session of August 2, 1971 were then
approved with the variations in wording.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
Paper S.71-92 - Library Loan Policy
The Chairman stated that Paper S.71-92 had been circulated by
the President for information of Senate.
Senate was also advised that the Board of Governors had approved
the revised Selection of Departmental Chairmen procedures (Paper S.71-80)
as approved by Senate at its meeting of August 2, 1971.
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5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Senate Nominating Committee
Paper S.71-93 - Election to Various Committees
As a member of the Senate Nominating Committee, G. Basham
advised that the Committee had been unable to submit a complete
list of nominations for replacements required to fill vacancies
upon expiration of terms of office on two Senate Committees.
He noted that one nomination was required for the Senate Library
Committee and two nominations required for the Senate Nominating
Committee.
Moved by G. Basham, seconded by I. Mugridge,
"That the individuals nominated for the Senate
Committee on Honorary Degrees, Senate Committee
on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries, Senate
Undergraduate Admissions Board (SUAB) and Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies be declared
elected by acclamation."
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by G. Bashain, seconded by I. Nugridge,
"That Senate suspend its rules and receive
nominations for the Senate Library Committee
and the Senate Nominating Committee."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
The Secretary of Senate advised that Senator Baird had submitted
two names for the Senate Library Committee, but the notification had
not reached the Office of the Registrar until after the deadline for
such nominations.
Moved by D. Baird, seconded by G. Basham,
"That A. H. Lachlan and C. Donetz be
nominated for membership on the Senate
Library Committee."
Moved by G. Basham, seconded by K. Nair,
"That nominations be closed."
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Question was called on the motion to close nominations, and a
vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
D. Birch requested that his nomination to the Senate Library
Committee be withdrawn, and the Chairman declared G. Donetz, A. H.
Lachlan and P. L. Wagner elected by acclamation to the Senate
Library Committee.
Moved by G. Basham, seconded by S. Stratton,
"That D. Birch be nominated for membership
on the Senate Nominating Committee."
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by D. Birch,
"That K. Nair be nominated for membership
on the Senate Nominating Committee."
Moved by G. Basham, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That nominations be closed and that D. Birch,
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K. Nair, and the three nominees of the Senate
Nominating Committee be declared elected to
the Senate Nominating Committee by acclamation."
Question was called on the election by acclamation to the Senate
Nominating Committee, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
The complete list of Senate elections is as undernoted:
1.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HONORARY DEGREES
Temporary replacement for H. Weinberg from September 1, 1971
to August 31, 1972.
Elected by acclamation:
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R. E. CARLSON
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SENATE LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Replacements for C. L. Hamilton, N. S. O'Connell and A. H. Lachlan,
whose terms expire September 30, 1971. Term or office is one year from
October 1, 1971 to September 30, 1972.
Elected by acclamation: ?
G. DONETZ
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A. H. LACHLAN
P. L. WAGNER
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3. SENATE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Replacements for G. D. Basham, B. L. Funt, C. L. Hamilton,
M. S. O'Connell and D. H. Sullivan, whose terms expire September
30, 1971. Term of office is one year from October 1, 1971 to
September 30, 1972.
Elected by acclamation:
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S. ARONOFF
D. R. BIRCH
K. L. GILBERT
K. K. NAIR
M. S. O'CONNELL
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND BURSARIES
Temporary replacement for H. Weinberg from September 1, 1971
to August 31, 1972.
Elected by acclamation: ?
W. E. WILLIAMS
5. SENATE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS BOARD (SUAB)
Replacements for C. D. Basham, whose term expires September
30, 1971, and for J. R. Mc.Aninch, who resigned from Senate on
June 1, 1971. Term of office is for one year from October 1, 1971
to September 30, 1972.
Elected by acclamation:
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G. D. BASH.AM
K. L. GILBERT
6. SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
a)
Replacement for J. R. McAninch for the balance of term of
office to September 30, 1972.
Elected by acclamation:
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K. L. GILBERT
b)
Replacement for G. Donetz whose term expires September 30, 1971.
Term of office is for two years from October 1, 1971 to September 30,
1973.
Elected by acclamation:
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G. DONETZ
2. Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
Paper S.71-94 - Curriculum Changes: New Undergraduate Courses,
Mathematics 195-3 and Chemistry 482-3
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That the . new course proposal for Mathematics
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rleckhoff,
"That the new course proposal for Chemistry
482-3 as set forth in Paper S.71-94 be
approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate .
suspend its rules with regard
to the two semester time lag requirement for
the offering of new courses in order that
Chemistry 482-3 may be first offered in the
Spring semester, 1972."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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3. Senate Graduate Studies Committee
Paper S.71-95 - Curriculum Changes: New Graduate Course.,
Mathematics 800-4
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the new course proposal for Mathematics
800-4 as set forth in Paper S.71-95 be approved.".
The Dean of Graduate Studies requested that Senate indicate Its
approval or disapproval of offering of special topics courses as pro-
posed. K. Rieckhoff questioned.whether the provision of one number
for such courses was adequate, but it was suggested by R. Carlson
that special topics courses could be listed under separate headings
on transcripts from semester to semester. The Registrar noted this
had been possible on the clerical system for graduate courses, but
not on the computer system for undergraduate courses and it was
intended to convert to a computerized system at the graduate level
but with somewhat greater flexibility than previously.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That Senate suspend its rules with regard
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in the Spring semester, 1972."
D Birch enquired as o the applicability of the time lag rule
to graduate courses, and the Secretary of Senate
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replied that the
ruling had been definite for undergraduate courses but it was not
fully clear whether it applied to graduate courses.
Question was called, and a vote takn.
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MOTION CARRIED
6. REPORTS OF FACULTIES
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1. Paper S.71-96 - Revision of Canadian Studies Program Requirements
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"That the minor degree in Canadian Studies
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division credit hours, including Canadian
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Studies 400-5 or
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401-5. Students taking
the minor in conjunction with a major must
fulfill requirements in at least two depart-'..
ments other than that of the major.
That the attached list of Canadian content
courses be approved.: for use in the program."
Following discussion it was agreed by the mover and the seconder
that an amendment to the motion would bR included to specify that
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student taking a minor in conjunction with a major must fulfill re-
quirements for that minor in at least two Departments other than that
of the major, and the amendment was accepted by the assembly.
The Chairman voiced concern on the wording of the last Canadian
content course and several Senators felt that teaching faculty should
not be named in the specification of Canadian content
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concern being in connection with Psychology 106-3 - Social Issues.
R. Brown explained that courses for the program and the teaching
staff required the approval of the coordinating committee as the
content emphasis could vary from time to time. He indicated he
would take the proposal on this course back to the committee and
request an acceptable revision of wording in order that identifi-
cation of teaching faculty would be eliminated from the program
proposal. K. Rieckhoff suggested that if the content were indeed
to change in this way that it might be preferable to utilize two
separate numbers for clarity with possibly Psychology 106 for the
broad course and Psychology 107 for Social Issues - Canada.
Question was called on the motion, including the list of
Canadian content courses with the exception of Psychology 106-3,
and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
The motion approved by Senate reads as follows:
"That the minor degree in Canadian Studies consist of
23 hours taken from an approved list of Canadian con-
tent courses.
That the 23 hours consist of 9 lower division credit
hours, including Canadian Studies 200-3 and 14 upper
division credit hours, including at least one of
Canadian Studies 400-5 or 401-5. Students taking a
minor in conjunction with a major must fulfill re-
quirements for that minor in at least two Departments
other than that of the major.
That the attached list of Canadian content courses,
with the exception of Psychology 106-3, be approved
for use in the program."
2. Paper S.71-97 - Revision of General Studies Degree Requirements
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by I. Mugridge,
"That Senate approve the Revision of
Requirements for the General Studies
Degree as set forth in Paper 6.71-97."
R. Brown commented that it had been difficult for Departments,
particularly in the Faculty of Arts, to delineate courses as being
in the areas of Humanities, Social Sciences and Natural Sciences as
this varied in any given semester because of the teaching methods
of the involved faculty, and that an alternate to the original pro-
posal had been devised to promote introduction to the three areas of
learning by the requirement of at least 15 hours within the Faculty
of Science, and 30 hours in Arts and/or Education.
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Several Senators expressed the view that some students would
select courses requiring the least effort in Science or other areas
in order to acquire a degree in General Studies which would dis-
credit the determination of others seeking. to qualify themselves
for the degree in a specialized area of the General Studies Program.
Substitute motion was moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by D.
Birch,
"That requirement (c) of the regulations
for the Bachelor of General Studies degree
approved in Paper S.436 Revised be struck."
Considerable debate followed with Senators expressing views on
the further liberalization of student selection of credit courses
for degree purposes and the possible resultant reflection on the
individual students and the University through degrees held by
graduates of highly diversified or narrowly concentrated courses
taken under the Division of General Studies. There was division
of opinion as to whether the requirements for the Bachelor of General
Studies degree should be altered when the original concept had under-
gone concentrated study and serious discussion, expecting some aspects
of breadth of exposure to the areas of Humanities, Social Sciences and
Natural Sciences.
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by F. Hodge,
"That Paper S.71-97 be referred to the
Academic Planning Committee for further
consideration and a report to the Senate
meeting of December, 1971."
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER CARRIED
12 in favor
11 opposed
7. OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Notices of Motion
There were no notices of motion.
2.
Date of Next Meeting
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was noted that the
next meeting of Senate would be held on
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October 4,
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at 7:30 p.m.
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3.
Other Items
K. Rieckhoff enquired if the Senate Agenda Committee has the
power to refer items submitted for Senate to a Committee which is
not a Senate Committee. The Chairman replied that the Senate Agenda
Committee is advisory to the Chairman of Senate, and that the Chair-
man of Senate, as the Chief Executive Officer of the University,
may seek advice from any source.
4.
Confidential Matters
The meeting adjourned briefly at 8:45 p.m. prior to moving into
Closed Session.
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H. M. Evans
Secretary
