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MINUTES OF MEETING OF SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY 

HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1971, EAST CONCOURSE CAFETERIA, 7:30 P.M. 

OPEN SESSION 

PRESENT: ? Strand, K. T. ? 

Chairman 

Allen, D. I. 

Aronoff, S. 

Baird, D. A. 

Basham, G. D. 

Birch, D. R. 

Brown, R. C. 

Carlson, R. L. 

Drache, Mrs. S. 

Freiman, Mrs. L. 

Gilbert, K. L. 

Harper, R.J.C. 

Jennings, R. E. 

Lachlan, A. H. 

Mallinson, T. J. 

Mugridge, I. 

O'Connell, M. S. 

Rieckhoff, K. E. 

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Salter, J. H. 

Sullivan, D. H. 

Sutherland, G. A. 

Turnbull, A. L. 

Wheatley, J. 

Williams, W. E. 

Wilson, B. G. 

Evans, H. N. ? 

Secretary 

Meyers, D. A. 

Norsworthy, R. ? 

Recording Secretary 

ABSENT: 

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Bradley, R. D. 

Campbell, M. J. 

Caple, K. P. 

Claridge, R. W. 

Donetz, G. 

Hamilton, W. M. 

Hodge, F. D. 

McDougall, A. H. 

Nair, K. K. 

Reid, W. D. 

Srivastava, L. M. 

Wagner, P. L. 

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IN ATTENDANCE: ? 

Alexander, B. K. 

Chase, J. 

Koopman, R. F. 

Meakin, D. 

Munro, J. N. 

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At the request of the Chairman, the Secretary of Senate reported 

that in a recent election within the Faculty of Education D. I. Allen 

was elected by acclamation to temporarily replace D. R. Birch while he 

is serving on Senate in an ex officio capacity as Dean of Education. 

It was moved, seconded, and carried that I. Allen be seated on 

Senate. 

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by I. Mugridge, 

"That the agenda be reordered. to consider Curriculum and 

Calendar Changes submissions from the Faculty of Arts 

prior to the Report of Chairman." 

D. Sullivan stated that representatives from the Department of 

Economics and Commerce and the Department of Psychology were waiting 

to be called upon by Senate to answer questions in connection with 

the submissions of the Departments, and he requested Senate's courtesy 

in accommodating them. K. Rieckhoff objected to altering the agenda. 

Question was called on the motion, and a vote taken. 

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MOTION CARRIED 

Moved by C. Basham, seconded.by 

J. Wheatley, 

"That Motions 1 and 2 of Paper S.71-143 be considered 

under Item 7.3. of the agenda for the Open Session 

rather than in the Closed Session." 

G. Basham was of the opinion that the Convocation theme and dis- 

cussion on the continuation of Convocation was of interest to the public 

and any interested students should be given the opportunity of following 

the debate through the audio-visual facilities. 

Question was called on the motion, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

D. Birch asked permission to add an item under section 3 of Other 

Business, and was advised by the Chair that he would be recognized when 

that point was reached. 

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

The minutes of the Special meeting of October 25, 1971 and the Open 

Session of November 8, 1971 were approved as circulated. 

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3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 

There was no business arising from the minutes. 

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5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 

1. Senate Committee on Under 

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raduate Studies 

Faculty of Arts 

Paper S.71-132 - Curriculum and Calendar Changes - Department of 

Economics & Commerce 

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by I. Mugridge, 

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-132 

under its various sections (including the Ec/Com 

332-235 matter) 

1. a) New Courses ? 

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Ec/Com 332-3 

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Ec/Corn 235-3 (renumbered) 

Ec/Com 333-3 

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Ec/Com 236-3 (renumbered) 

c) Changes in prerequisites (1) removing Math 150-3 

or 151-3 as a prerequisite from all courses except 

those upper level courses designed primarily for 

honors students. 

2. a) New Courses    

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Ec 302-3       

Ec 301-5 

Ec 304-3       

Ec 305-5 

Ec 401-5       

Ec 409-3 

Corn 419-3 

Corn 429-3 

Corn 448-3 

Corn 479-3 

Ec 449-3 

Ec 459-3 

Ec 489-3 

Ec/Com 499-3 

Corn 492-3 

Com 493-3 

Ec 483-3 

Ec 484-3 

3. a) New Courses    

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Ec 102-3 

Ec 201-3 

Com 103-3 

Com 303 ? 

(restructured) 

Ec/Com 293-3 

Ec/Corn 280-3     

Ec/Com 380-3 (renumbered) 

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Corn 223-5       

Corn 323-5 ? 

(renumbered) 

Ec 406-5 

Corn 370-3 

Corn 417-3 

Corn 445-5 

Corn 425-3 

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c)

Changes in prerequisites for: Ec 200, Ec 205. 

d)

Changes for titles: Ec 200, Ec 205, following 

technicalities discussed with Registrar. 

4. a) New Courses           

b)

Discontinuance of Courses 

Corn

345-5               

Corn

445-5  

(renumbered) 

Ec/Com 386-5 

(with 

prereq 

change)  

Ec/Com 486-5 

(renumbered) 

Ec 308-5  

(with 

prereq change)  

Ec 408-5  

(renumbered) 

Ec 355-5  

(with 

prereq change)  

Ec 455-5  

(renumbered) 

Ec 365-5  

(with 

prereq change)  

Ec 465-5  

(renumbered) 

Ec 395-5  

(with 

prereq 

change)  

Ec 495-5  

(renumbered) 

Corn

346-3  

(with 

prereq change)  Corn 446-5  

(renumbered and 

credit change) 

Corn

322-3  

(with prereq change)  

Corn 4223  

(renumbered) 

Ec/Com 396-3            

Ec/Com 497-5 

(replaced) 

Ec 491-5               

Ec 490-5  

(replaced) 

c) Changes in prerequisites for: Ec 310, Ec 365, Ec 390, Ec 351, 

Ec 353, Ec 331, Ec 410, Ec 431, Ec 435, Ec 440, Ec 481, 

Corn

313, 

Corn

324, 

Corn

373, 

Corn

423, Corn 428, Corn 436, Ec 367, 

Corn

488. 

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5. Changes in the general requirements for majors or honors in the? 

Department as set forth on Pages 5, 7, 8. 

6. (Added through editorial change) The addition of Commerce 498-3 

Directed Studies, to correspond to Ec 498-3 Directed Studies (see 

page 8 of submission)." 

D. Sullivan requested that the Chairman of the Department be invited to 

the assembly to answer questions on the submission, and he called Senate's 

attention to the explanatory notes provided by the Secretary of Senate. He 

pointed out that the submission contained two courses which were in obvious 

contention between the Faculty of Arts and the Senate Committee on Under- 

graduate Studies. K. Rieckhoff requested that the motion be divided to con- 

sider the first item of the motion separately from the rest, and as there was 

no objection, the motion was divided. Debate was undertaken on Section 1. a) 

New Courses, b) Discontinuance of Courses, and c) Changes in prerequisites. 

J. Munro joined the meeting and, in reply to questioning of the rationale 

for rearranging statistics courses to a higher level, stated that concepts 

were taught in Economics prior to the 300 level and empirical methods were not 

implemented until the upper 300 or 400 level. It was felt by the Department 

that students would more effectively meet the curriculum objectives in terms 

of retention and appreciation of material if they had the advantage of study- 

ing statistics in their 3rd year. D. Sullivan added that the Senate Committee 

on Undergraduate Studies felt that there should be a uniform method of 

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establishing levels for courses, but in this instance neither the Department 

of Economics & Commerce nor the Department of Mathematics was now in opposition 

to raising the courses to the 300 level. 

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R. Harper referred to the removal of Math 150 and 151 as a require- 

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ment for majors and questioned the rationale. K. Rieckhoff was opposed 

to a policy change which he felt would lower the requirements for a major 

in Economics. A. Lachlan offered the opinion of the Mathematics Department 

that even with the revamping of statistics there would be overlap with 

Mathematics courses. 

Question was called on Section 1. a), b) and c) of the motion, and 

a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

12 in favor 

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3 opposed 

As there were no questions on Sections 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the motion, 

question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Paper S.71-135 - Department of Psychology 

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by I. Mugridge, 

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"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-135: 

a) New Courses 

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b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Psych 302- 

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Psych 220- (renumbered) 

Psych 303- 

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Psych 230- (renumbered) 

Psych 304- 

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Psych 240- (renumbered) 

Psych 411-5 

c)

Changes in prerequisites and requirements as set forth 

on Page 1. 

d)

Changes in titles: Psych 101, Psych 385, Psych 485, 

Psych 401, Psych 410, following technicalities dis- 

cussed with Registrar. 

e)

The calendar entry, Pages 4-11." 

The Chair granted permission to invite Professors B. Alexander 

and R. Koopman to join the meeting to answer questions concerning the 

Department of Psychology submission. 

S.. O'Connell asked that consideration be given to naming 105 - 

Differential Psychology, which she said would be more useful to students 

in Education, as an alternative prerequisite to 101 - Historical Founda- 

tions of Contemporary Psychology. B. Alexander replied that consideration 

. had been given to this, but Psychology 101, which is required for majors 

and honors, is designed to provide a strong broadly representative back- 

ground for subsequent courses. 

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K. Rieckhoff enquired whether a major/could be obtained with fewer 

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credits than previously and was assured no; enquired whether it was not 

contradictory to have entry to 300 level courses directly from 100 

levels, where previously 200 levels were required, and was assured no; 

and enquired why the 200 level courses, therefore, needed renumbering 

to the 300 level. The Departmental representatives and the Dean of 

Arts stated the Department had considered the courses to be of 300 

level value from their introduction. 

B. Alexander spoke of the older more traditional programs of the 

behavioristic, positivistic types which had been designed largely as 

preparation for students to go on to graduate work, but that changes 

were being introduced as a number of students r fe red to follow other 

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(umanstices ? 

etc. 

such approach. Considerable discussion ensued between R. Harper and 

the Departmental representative. 

Some discussion was undertaken on question raised by A. Lachlan 

concerning the dropping of Mathematics 101 as a specific prerequisite 

for Psychology 210. 

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Amendment was moved by S. O'Connell, seconded by L. Freiman, 

"That for the following courses for which 

Psychology 101 is shown as a single pre- 

requisite, Psychology 105-3 be an alterna- 

tive prerequisite: Psychology 302, 303, 

304, 320, 335, 345, 351, 355, 360, 370, 

380." 

D. Birch questioned whether such change was in the authority of 

Senate, expressing the view that Senate would accept the Department's 

proposal on the prerequisite or refer the matter back. The Chairman 

stated it was within the authority of Senate. D. Sullivan expressed 

disagreement that it was in Senate's powers. The Chairman read to the 

assembly Section 54(d) of the Universities Act and again stated that 

technically and legally the matter was within Senate authority and 

Senate would determine whether or not it would be good judgment for it 

to act. 

R. Koopman stated that Psychology 105, which is a specialized 

introductory course, does not constitute a sufficiently broad base 

for other courses in Psychology. 

Question was called on the amendment and a vote taken. 

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AMENDMENT FAILED 

5 in favor 

12 opposed 

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R. .Harper expressed concern about deleting Psychology 220, 230, 

240 (proposed to be 302, 303, 304) from the requirements for majors 

and honors. He suggested that they be retained as essential to the 

study of Psychology but that the Department get away from the "rat" 

approach to the humanistic approach. Considerable discussion followed. 

Amendment was moved by R. Harper, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That the calendar change referring to 

requirements for majors and honors 

(Section 2. a) 'Psychology 302, 303 

and 304 (formerly 220, 230 and 240) are 

no longer required courses for majors 

and honors') be struck." 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT CARRIED 

8 in favor 

7 opposed 

Amendment was moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by R. Harper, 

"That Psych 220, 230 and 240 not be 

renumbered, i.e. to strike item 1, 

page 1." 

It was moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by J. Wheatley, that the 

submission be returned to the Department of Psychology with indication 

that the intent of the motion was withdrawal of the paper at this time. 

Technical points were raised. 

Moved by B. Wilson, 

"That D. Sullivan be allowed to withdraw 

his main motion and the submission." 

The Chairman indicated the motion could not be debated or amended. 

Approval would mean withdrawal of the paper and the net position would 

be as though no actions had been taken by Senate, but the minutes would 

contain data. 

Question was called on the motion permitting withdrawal. 

MOTION ON WITHDRAWAL CARRIED 

api-l3-Revised PSk Department 

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by I. Mugridge, 

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-136, 

revised, a, b, c, d: 

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a) New Courses ? 

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

PSA 212-3 

PSA

377-5        

PSA 376-5 

PSA

378-5 

PSA 338-5        

PSA 344-5, PSA 345-5 

PSA 339-5        

PSA 347-5, PSA 348-5 

PSA 379-5        

PSA 374-5, PSA 375-5 

c)

Changes in prerequisites: as identified by the letters 

"d" and "e", Pages 12-21. 

d)

Revision to calendar entry introduction, note re 

Archaeology courses, clarification of department 

policy, and explanation of designates - identified 

respectively by the letters "a" Page 12, "b" Pages 

12 and 13, 

"C"

Page 13, and "c-l" Page 13." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Paper S.71-131 - Department of Archaeology 

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by R. Harper, 

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-131 

a) New Courses ? 

b) Discontinuance of Course 

Arch 301-2 

Arch 373-4 ? 

(Arch 375-5 

Arch 385-3 ? 

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c) Changes in prerequisites for: Arch 371-5, Arch 372-5, 

Arch 433-5, Arch 434-5." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

(Editorial Note: Following discussion with the Department of 

Archaeology, add to Arch 385-3 "Students who have taken Arch 375-5 

may not take this course for further credit.") 

Paper S.71-134, 71-134a - Department of Philosophy 

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

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"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-134, 

excluding Philosophy 300-3: 

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a) New Courses     

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Phil 

110-3       

Phil 

102-3 

Phil 

120-3        

Phil 

103-3 

Phil 

203-3       

Phil 

209-3 

Phil

210-3       

Phil

200-3 

Phil

220-3       

Phil

206-3 

Phil

231-3       

Phil

207-3 

Phil

240-3       

Phil

204-3 

Phil

242-3       

Phil

202-3 

Phil

402-5       

Phil

413-3, 

Phil

475-2 

Phil

410-5       

Phil

406-3, 

Phil

471-2 

Phil

421-5       

Phil

420-3, 

Phil

476-2 

Phil

444-5        

Phil

400-3, 

Phil

465-2 

Phil 

445-5        

Phil 407-3, Phil 473-2 

Phil 451-5       

Phil 

434-3, 

Phil 484-2 

Phil 

453-5       

Phil 

436-3, 

Phil 

486-2 

Phil 467-5       

Phil

441-5 

Phil

435-5        

Phil 

435-3) 

Idealist Philosophers 

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485-2) which has not been taught. 

Phil 

437-3, 

Phil 

487-2 

Phil

438-3, 

Phil 

488-2 

Phil 

439-3, 

Phil 

489-2 

Phil 

343-3        

Phil 401-3, 

Phil 

466-2 

Phil 

350-3       

Phil 

430-3, 

Phil 480-2 

Phil 

353-3       

(Phil 

433-3, 

Phil 

483-2 

Phil 

355-3 

(

Phil 

354-3       

Phil 

432-3, Phil 482-2 

Phil 

341-3        

Phil 205-3 

Phil 

344-3        

Phil 

208-3 

Phil 

310-3        

Phil 

404-3, 

Phil 

469-2 

Phil 

314-3        

Phil 405-3, 

Phil 470-2 

Phil 

360-5        

Phil 

440-5, 

Phil 441-5 

Phil 

414-5       

Phil

405-3, 

Phil

470-2 

Phil

455-5        

Phil

411-3, 

Phil

472-2 

Phil

474-10       

Phil

442-5, 

Phil

450-6 

Phil

150-3 

Phil 

241-3 

Phil 

250-3 

Phil

280-3 

Phil

300-3 

Phil

331-3 

Phil

340-3 

Phil 

454-5 

Phil 431-3, 

Phil 

481-2 

c)

Revision to general calendar entry Pages 12-14, 

requirements for majors and honors Pages 14-15. 

d)

Course descriptions Pages 16-24, with necessary 

editorial changes discussed with Registrar." 

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Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CRIED 

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

"That Senate approve Philosophy 300-3 to be 

offered on an experimental basis, with review 

to be conducted by the Senate Committee on 

Undergraduate Studies within the first year 

of offering with further recommendation then 

to be made to Senate." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Paper S.71-133 - Department of Modern Languages 

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

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-133: 

a) New Courses 

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b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Fr

463-4        

Fr 441-4 

Fr

465-4        

Fr

448-4 

Fr

467-4         

Fr 442-4 

Fr 470-4        

Fr 450-3 

Fr

472-3        

Fr 451-3 

Fr

474-3        

Fr

445-3 

Fr

475-3        

Fr

446-3 

Fr

490-3        

Fr

447-3 

Fr 492-3        

Fr

449-3 

Fr

140-3 

Fr

205-1 

Fr

422-3 

c)

Changes in prerequisites and/or descriptions and 

requirements as set forth on Pages 5, 6, 7. 

d)

Changes for titles: Fr. 240, Fr 241, Fr 460, 

Sp 340, Sp 341, following technicalities discussed 

with Registrar." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Paper S.71-130 - Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies: 

Curriculum and Calendar Changes 

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

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"That Senate refer the broad issues set 

forth in Paper S.71-130, 130a, and related 

issues, to the Senate Committee on Under- 

graduate Studies for its consideration and 

recommendations to Senate." 

B. Wilson stated that even though the documents set out most of 

the problems there were related issues and it was questionable whether 

the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies was the appropriate Com- 

mittee to consider all the interrelated material. He would prefer to 

confine the related issues to the general question of groups of courses 

to be offered in the University with a specific look at the problem of 

proliferation of courses, and the matter of vectors. K. Rieckhoff said 

he was under the impression that such consideration by the Senate Com- 

mittee on Undergraduate Studies would be undertaken in consultation with 

the Faculties and not just the Committee members, and B. Wilson said he 

would be quite happy to incorporate that stipulation in the motion. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

4. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN 

1.

Paper S.71-127 - Library Course 

The Chairman noted that a motion to receive this paper was not 

necessary as it was provided for information. 

2.

Paper S.71-128 - Delegation of Responsibility to SCUS 

This paper was provided to Senate for its information. 

3.

Paper S.71-129 - Revision of Requirements for the General Studies 

Degree 

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by J. Wheatley, 

"That Senate approve that requirement (c) 

'a minimum of 15 semester hour credits in 

each of the general areas of humanities, 

social sciences, and natural sciences,' 

for the General Studies degree be dropped 

(S.436 revised)." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 

1. 'Senate-Committee on Undergraduate Studies: Curriculum and Calendar 

'--Changes 

2. Faculty of Education 

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Paper S.71-137 - Courses - Summer 1972 

Moved by D. Birch, seconded by S. O'Connell, 

"That Senate approve the following course 

numbers for the Summer 1972 only: 

1)

As in 1971: PDC 461-4 Trends and Development 

in Educational Practice 

PDC 471-4 Curriculum: Theory and 

Application 

PDC 481-4 Directed Studies 

2)

New courses: as an interim measure pending 

revision of the curriculum: 

PDC 491-4) 

PDC 492-4) Special Topics 

PDC 493-4) 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

. Paper S.71-138 - Proposal to Extend the Limitation on Number of 

Semester Hours of Lower Level Prerequisites in B.Ed. Majors and 

Minors taken in Other Faculties 

Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Harper, 

"That Senate approve that the maximum number 

of semester hours of lower level prerequisites 

for B.Ed. majors and minors in other Faculties 

be raised from 9 semester hours to 15 semester 

hours." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Paper S.71"1-39 - New Course Proposal - Kinesiology 330-3 

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by S. Aronoff, 

"That Senate approve the new course proposal 

from the Senate Committee on the Interdiscip- 

linary Program in Kinesiology, as set forth 

in Paper S.71-139: Kinesiology 330-3, Human 

Energy Metabolism." 

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K. Rieckhofif questioned whether a student would be capable of 

understanding 

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dynamics without physics, and S. Aronoff? 

explained that there would be no attempt to teach rigorous/d 

and in this particular course only the concepts would be developed, 

not the theoretical basis for the material. He stated that the 

background provided for the course in Biology 201 is adequate for 

the level presented for the course. 

Amendment was moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by R. Harper, 

"That the prerequisite for Kinesiology 

330-3 be Physics 102." 

K. Rieckhoff expressed the opinion that students should be 

required to take the courses which give them better preparation for 

their intended degree program, and in this instance Physics 102 

offers basic background in £l dynamics. S. Aronoff replied 

that the concept of energy is the key concern of the course but it 

will be discussed analytically, thus eliminating the requirement for 

an additional prerequisite. 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

10 in favor 

11 opposed 

An amendment was suggested by B. Wilson and D. Birch, "That a 

phrase be added to the calendar entry, 'It is advisable to take 

Physics 102," bt-4--s-d4eetrage---by S. Aronoff who stated that 

t4s—a4v4ee-4-s—&1-ready g-ivcn to students. 

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Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

3. Faculty of Science 

Paper S.71-140 - New Course Proposal - Bisc 430-3 

Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That Senate approve the new course proposal 

from the Faculty of Science, as set forth in 

Paper S.71-140: Bisc 430-3, Plant Pathology." 

S. Aronoff pointed out that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate 

Studies had approved that the vector description be changed from 2-0-3 

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to 2-0-4, and that this should be included in the paper. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

2. Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board 

1. Paper S.71-141 - Amendment to Mature Student Regulations 

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That Senate approve that the age of Mature 

Student Entry be reduced to 23 year of age. 

All non-matriculated applicants intending to 

take advantage of this admission procedure 

are strongly advised to communicate with the 

University at least 12 monthsprior to the 

expected date of admission." 

Amendment was moved by L. Freiman, seconded by W. Williams, 

"That the words 'at least' be deleted from 

the motion." 

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L. Freiman felt that a firm statement was preferable to eliminate 

possibilities of applications not being processed, but B. Wilson said 

that the effect of the motion was to provide the student with the best 

counselling. 

Moved by A. Lachlan, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That the previous question now be put." 

Question was called on the previous question, and a vote taken. 

MOTION ON PREVIOUS QUESTION 

CARRIED 

Question was called on the amendment to delete 'at least,' and 

a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

Amendment was moved by T. Mallinson, seconded by S. Drache, 

"To substitute 'well before' in place of 

'at least 12 months prior to.'" 

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Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

7 in favor 

13 opposed 

Motion was made by J. Wheatley, seconded by A. Lachlan to 

divide the question, and as there was no objection, the motion was 

divided. 

Vote was undertaken on the first portion, 

"That Senate approve that the age of mature 

students be reduced to 23 years of age." 

MOTION CARRIED 

Vote was undertaken on the second portion, 

"All non-matriculated applicants intending 

to take advantage of this admission pro- 

cedure are strongly advised to communicate 

with the University at least 12 months 

prior to the expected date of admission." 

MOTION CARRIED 

Concern was expressed as to the meaning of non-matriculant. 

K. Gilbert enquired if the usual two-semester time lag was applicable 

in this instance, and the Chairman advised that it was the intention 

to put the regulations into effect as soon as possible. The Secretary 

of Senate was of the opinion that the regulations could be effected 

for the entry of students into the Summer semester, 1972. G. Basham 

requested that an explanation should be included in the regulations 

as to the intent of the 12 months advance notice, counselling and 

course selection, and he was assured by the Chairman that this would 

be done, that appropriate editorial changes would be made, and a 

report would be submitted to Senate. 

2. Paper S.71-142 - Provision of Alternates for the Senate Appeals 

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by D. Birch, 

"That Senate approve the proposal for changing 

the alternate system of the Senate Appeals Board, 

as set forth in Paper S.71-142." 

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Question was called, and a vote taken. 

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MOTION CARRIED 

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6.

REPORTS OF FACULTIES AND DIVISIONS 

There were no reports of Faculties or Divisions. 

7.

OTHER BUSINESS 

1. Notices of Motion 

There were no notices of motion. 

2.

Date of Next Meeting 

It was noted that the next meeting of Senate is scheduled for 

Monday, January 10, 1972. 

3.

Other Items 

Paper S.71-143 - Convocation Ceremonies and Convocation 1972 

The Chairman noted that this was the next item on the agenda as 

rearranged. He conveyed the regrets of the Chancellor, Chairman of 

the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees, who was unable to attend the 

meeting of Senate due to illness, and asked that a member of the 

Committee speak on behalf of the Chancellor and present the recommen- 

dations of the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees. 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by K. Gilbert, 

"That Senate approve that Convocation ceremonies 

be continued, and that they be held on campus." 

K. Rieckhoff explained that the results of the questionnaire, which 

had been distributed as a result of the charges by Senate to the Senate 

Committee on Honorary Degrees, had been tabulated and attached to Paper 

S.71-143, and it was the consensus that there had been a good response 

resulting in an overwhelming vote in favor of continuing the Convocation 

ceremony on campus, substantiated by 5040 pages of comment by individuals. 

Although G. Basham commended the Committee for their compilation of 

the statistics, he felt that the results of the questionnaire could not 

be validated unless students were invited to attend and participate in 

the meetings of the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees. K. Rieckhoff 

responded, stating that student participation could not be considered 

wide consultation, but that all students had been given the opportunity 

to complete the questionnaire, as had all Convocation members and all. 

members of faculty, and therefore there was no question that the Committee 

had addressed itself to wide consultation. 

D. Sullivan offered the criticism that there had been no investiga- 

tion into possible alternatives to the existing type of function, nor had 

the question of charging fees to graduating students, which he said was 

common practice in other universities, been examined. K. Rieckhoff replied 

that the consensus pointed to the fact that the Convocation cost in rela- 

tion to the overall University budget was minimal, and the Secretary of 

Senate added that it was very difficult to estimate the actual cost of the 

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ceremony as other factors entered into the picture, such as annual clean- 

up, and the distribution of degree parchments, however distributed. 

Regarding alternatives to the currently featured Convocation ceremony, 

K. Rieckhoff advised that the Committee had discussed possible improve- 

ments, such as Faculty sponsored receptions following the formal ceremony, 

but as yet there had been no clearly formed alternatives. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by D. Baird, 

"That Senate approve that the theme for 

Convocation for 1972 be 'Man and Intellec- 

tual Achievement."' 

Moved by W. Williams, seconded by D. Birch, 

"That Motion 2 of Paper S.71-143 be 

returned to the Closed Session of 

Senate." 

W. Williams was of the opinion that the theme related closely to 

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selection of individuals to be considered as honorary degree recipients. 

Opposition to this theory was expressed by A. Lachlan and D. Sullivan. 

Question was called on the motion to debate Motion 2 in the 

Closed Session of Senate, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

8 in favor 

7 opposed 

Rhodes Scholarship 

Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Wheatley, 

"That Senate convey to Wilf Wedmann-its 

warmest congratulations upon his selection 

as recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship, 

the first for a student from this University." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

4 . Confidential Matters 

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Closed meeting recessed briefly at 11:10 p.m. prior to moving into 

Closed Session. 

H. M. Evans 

Secretary 

SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

MEMORANDUM

ALL MEMBERS OF SENATE AND PERSONS 

H. M. EVANS 

"MINUTES- 

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AND PAPERS ? 

DIRECTOR OF SECRETARIAT SERVICES 

Subject .........

SENATE ... PAPERS 

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NOVEMBER26,1971 

Paper S.71-120 - Report of Academic Planning Committee 

on Re-organization of Faculty of Education - as amended and 

approved by Senate at its meeting of October 25, 1971 is attached 

for your records and information. 

Also enclosed is an up-to-date list of members of 

Senate. 

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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

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As amended and approved 

by Senate at its meeting 

of October 25, 1971. 

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SECRETARY OF SENATE 

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REPORT OF ACADEMIC PLANNING 

Subject

.......... .COMMITTE.ONRE-ORGANIZATION OF 

FACULTY OF EDUCATION 

From.. DR. K. STRAND 

PRESIDENT. 

Date.. ? 

OCTOBER 13, .1.97 

Motions ReQuirine Senate Action 

1.

That a Faculty of Interdisciplinary* Studies be established 

with the administrative reporting and program routing struc- 

ture as set out in Charts 1 and 2. 

2.

That the present Division of General Studies be dissolved 

and that its function and administrative responsibilities be 

assimilated by the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies. 

3. That the position of Dean of the Division of General Studies 

be abolished and that a new position, Dean of the Faculty of 

Interdisciplinary Studies, be established.** 

4.

That departments in the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies 

have the same status as departments elsewhere in the 

University. 

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The use of 'interdisciplinary' in this context does not imply 

that interdisciplinary studies do not occur elsewhere in the 

University. 

** This recommendation will require that some changes be made to 

Senate Paper S.424. 

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That departments in the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies 

be administered as follows: 

a) each department shall have a chairman reporting to the 

Dean of the Faculty; 

b)

the chairman of each department shall be chairman of a 

curriculum committee charged with making recommendations 

as to the curriculum of the department; 

c)

membership of each curriculum committee shall normally 

consist of: 

the chairman of the department; 

2 faculty members elected by and from the department; 

3 faculty members, one each from the Faculties of Arts, 

Science and Education, appointed by the Dean of 

Interdisciplinary Studies on the recommendation of 

the Dean of the appropriate Faculty; and 

3 students appointed by the Dean of Interdisciplinary 

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Studies on the recommendation of the Student Society. 

6. That the programs of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts 

and the Department of Social Relations, if approved, be subject 

to review by the Academic Planning Committee no later than three 

years after the inception of each program, and that the Academic 

Planning Committee at that time make recommendations regarding 

the continuation or discontinuation of each program with due 

provision for the welfare of students involved. 

7.

That the Physical Development Centre be reconstituted as the 

Department of Kinesiology in the 

F

aculty of Interdisciplinary 

Studies. 

8.

That the Senate Committee on Interdisciplinary Studies (Kinesiology) 

be dissolved upon the establishment of a curriculum committee for 

the Department of Kinesiology. 

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That within the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies there be 

established an interim Department of Social Relations compris- 

ing those faculty members from within the present Faculty of 

Education who wish to transfer to such a Department. 

10.

That the faculty members transferred to the Department of 

Social Relations continue, for the present, to offer those 

courses which are currently offered by Behavioural Science 

Foundations and Communications Studies. 

11.

That the Academic Planning Committee establish an Ad Hoc 

Steering Committee as an interim curriculum committee for 

the Department of Social Relations and that this committee 

be responsible for submitting to the Academic Planning 

Committee (no later than January 31, 1972), through the Dean 

of Interdisciplinary Studies, a proposal for a coherent 

program in Social Relations which would both have a content 

distinct from that of courses offered elsewhere in the 

University and be well suited to the qualifications and 

research interests of faculty members in the department. 

12. That within 30 days of receiving such a program proposal 

the Academic Planning Committee recommend its acceptance or 

otherwise to Senate. 

14.

That the units known as "Educational Foundations Centre," 

"Behavioural Science Foundations," and "Communication Studies" 

be dissolved. 

15.

That, within the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, a 

Department of Fine and Performing Arts be established. 

16.

That the Academic Planning Committee establish an Ad Hoc 

Steering Committee for the Department of Fine and Performing 

Arts and that this committee be responsible, through the 

Dean of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, for sub- 

mitting to the Academic Planning Committee a proposal for a 

program in Fine and Performing Arts which: 

a)

would include a number of those credit-worthy but non- 

credit-carrying courses and workshops currently offered 

by the Centre for Communications and the Arts; and, 

b)

would also include a range of new academic credit courses 

in the Fine and Performing Arts. 

That the Ad Hoc Steering Committee consider the desirability 

of offering non-credit courses within the Department of Fine 

and Performing Arts or elsewhere and make a recommendation 

to the Academic Planning Committee. 

17.

That consideration of minor or major programs in the Fine 

and Performing Arts be deferred until these credit courses 

are established and the nature of student demand is fully 

assessed. 

18.

That appointments to the Department of Fine and Performing 

Arts be made in accordance with the normal university pro- 

cedures, e.g., procedures for regular appointments at the 

assistant, associate and full professorial levels, and 

visiting appointments. 

22.

That the Faculty of Education be newly constituted so as to 

comprise the faculty members currently in the Professional 

Development Centre and members currently in Social and 

Philosophical Foundations, as designated by the Academic 

Vice-President. 

23.

That the Faculty of Education, as newly constituted, be 

charged to submit (by January 31, 1972) a report to Senate 

through the Academic Planning Committee, covering the 

following points: 

a)

detailed recommendations for undergraduate and graduate 

program modification and development; 

b) detailed recommendations regarding staffing patterns and 

priorities; and 

c)

steps to be taken relating to the organizational structure 

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of the Faculty - specifically its Faculty Coordinating 

Council, Graduate Studies Committee, and Undergraduate 

Studies Committee. 

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That the recommendations made regarding programs within the 

Faculty of Education satisfy the following constraints: 

a)

courses should bear the designation "Education"; 

b)

responsibility for Education courses currently numbered 

201 and 202 should be retained by the newly constituted 

Faculty of Education; and 

c)

additional work in the foundation areas of education 

should be integrated as far as is possible into the 

programs of the Faculty of Education without provision 

for majors in the foundational areas themselves at the 

undergraduate level. 

27.

That the faculty members transferred from Social and 

Philosophical Foundations into the newly constituted Faculty 

of Education or the Philosophy Department continue for the 

present to offer the courses for which they have hitherto 

been responsible subject to review by the curriculum com- 

mittees of the Faculty of Education and the Department of 

Philosophy and the Faculty of Arts respectively. 

28.

That, with the acceptance of the above recommendations, the 

units known as "The Professional Development Centre" and 

"Social and Philosophical Foundations" be dissolved. 

Recommendations 13, 19, 20, 21, 25 and 26 do not require action by 

Senate. 

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REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF 

THE ACADEMIC PLANNING COMMITTEE 

RELATING TO THE RE-ORGANIZATION 

OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION, THE 

ROLE OF FINE ARTS COURSES WITHIN 

THE UNIVERSITY, AND THE 

ADMINISTRATIVE PLACEMENT OF 

KINES IOLOGY 

OCTOBER 7TH, 1971 

SECTION 1. 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION 

Charges to the Academic Planning Committee 

The Academic Planning Committee received from the President, on April 

28, 1971, the following charges: 

1. To bring forward to the President, for referral to Senate, 

a recommendation as to the role of Fine Arts courses within 

the University. 

2.

To bring forward to the President, for referral to Senate, 

a recommendation as to the administrative placement of the 

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Kinesiology Program/Physical Development Studies within 

the University. 

3.

To address itself to the quantitative and qualitative needs 

of the Province in the area of teacher's education. 

4.

To bring forward to the President, for referral to Senate, a 

recommendation as to the ro 

i e, structure and organization 

within the University, of the Educational Foundations Centre 

of the Faculty of Education. 

Compass of Present Document 

In the present document the Academic Planning Committee has complied 

with charges 1, 2 and 4. Although it has, as charged, addressed 

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION cont/d... 

itself to the quantitative and qualitative needs of the Province in 

teacher's education, the Academic Planning Committee is not yet ready 

to present to the President its final analysis of these needs. In 

any case, that analysis, when it is made, will in no way affect the 

substance of the Academic Planning Committee's organizational recommendations 

regarding charges 1, 2 and 4. 

Evidential Basis for the Report 

Since receiving its charge, the Academic Planning Committee has 

solicited briefs from the entire university community. Furthermore, 

the Academic Planning Committee has met separately with representatives 

of Social and Philosophical Foundations, Behavioural Science Foundations 

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and Communication Studies, the Professional Development Centre, the 

Kinesiology Program, the Centre for Communications and the Arts, and 

Advisory Council on the Arts and the Joint Board for Teacher Education 

in the Province. 

On the basis of these submissions, both written and oral, as well as 

its own discussions, the Academic Planning Committee identified a number 

of issues requiring resolution. Its conclusions and the rationale 

therefor are set out in the succeeding sections of this report. 

Some Historical Perspectives 

In March, 1967, the Board of Governors accepted the Organizational 

Chart for the Faculty of Education, set out in Attachment 1. Three 

years later, the organization of the Faculty had evolved into that 

shown in Attachment 2. 

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On March 6, 1970, paper #348A, relating to the re-organization of the 

Faculty of Education, was introduced to Senate. At that time Senate 

accepted recommendations for: 

1.

the establishment of the Arts program which is offered by 

the Centre for Communications and the Arts as a program in a 

proposed Division of General Studies, contingent upon the 

appointment of a Vice President for University and Community 

Services; 

2. separation of the Department of Athletics and Recreational 

Services from the Centre for Physical Development and its 

inclusion in the proposed Division of General Studies; 

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3. the separation of 

Professional 

Foundations from the Educational 

Foundations Centre and its reconstitution as a Professional 

Development Centre, as set out in the Faculty of Education 

paper 70-10, thus effectively treating the Professional 

Development Centre as a university department; 

4.

the transfer of programs and personnel from the Department of 

Physical Development Studies to the Professional Development 

Centre, as outlined in the Faculty of Education paper 70-9; 

and, 

5.

a) continued de facto departmental recognition of Behavioural 

Science Foundations, Social & Philosophical Foundations 

and Communication Studies; and, 

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b) re-organization of the three divisions into an Educational 

Foundations Centre with the following constraints: 

i)

single undergraduate education committee; 

ii)

single graduate education committee; 

iii) 

single spokesman for relations external to the 

Centre; 

both a) and b) being for a one-year interim period only, or 

until such time as a program or programs were approved by 

Senate, whichever occurred earlier. 

At that time, Senate postponed consideration of motions relating to the 

administration of the Kinesiology Program and the abolition of the 

Physical Development Centre/Physical Deve'opment Studies pending receipt 

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by Senate of a detailed proposal covering all administrative matters 

relating to the relocation of the Kinesiology Program. 

The Board subsequently approved these actions of Senate and the 

resulting organization of the Faculty of Education became. as shown in 

Attachment 3. 

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SECTION 11. 

REPORT ON THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS CENTRE, 

AS REQUIRED BY CHARGE 4. 

In order to comply with Charge 4, the Academic Planning Committee 

has had to consider the disposition of the various groups which are 

currently recognized within the Educational Foundations Centre, viz: 

Behavioural Science Foundations, Communication Studies, and Social & 

Philosophical Foundations. 

In determining their respective roles and the most appropriate 

organizational structure to accommodate these roles, the Academic 

Planning Committee has held many discussions, not only with members 

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of the Educational Foundations Centre, but also with other members of 

the Education Faculty and with the Joint Board of Teacher Education. 

The outcome of the Academic Planning Committee's deliberations on these 

matters is as follows: 

Behavioural Sciences Foundation & Communication Studies 

The Academic Planning Committee is convinced that all members of a 

Faculty of Education should show a strong interest in education and the 

preparation of teachers for the public school system. At one time 

most members of the Educational Foundations Centre shared both these 

interests. However, it is clear that over the years the interests of 

many members of the Educational Foundat'.ons Centre - notably the majority 

of those in Behavioural Science Foundations and Communication Studies - 

have shifted so that they are now offering courses and programs which 

are as well attuned to theneeds of students in Arts and Science as they 

are to those of students in Education. 

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So the question arose whether these courses, and the evident interests 

of faculty members associated with them, might not better be accommodated 

within an organizational structure such as that currently offered by 

the Division of General Studies. 

In the meantime, for quite other reasons, the Academic Planning Committee 

had already resolved to recommend that the present Division of General 

Studies be restructured and expanded to form a Faculty of Interdisciplinary 

Studies, which would not only take over the programs currently offered 

within the Division of General Studies, but also provide an organizational 

setting for departments whose primary interests are of an inter- 

disciplinary nature. Consequently the Academic Planning Committee is 

recommending that members of Behavioural Science Foundations and 

Communication Studies should transfer from the Faculty of Education 

to this newly constituted Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies. And 

since these faculty members have formally expressed an interest in 

joining together to form a single department for the study of social 

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relations, it recommends further that a Department of Social Relations 

be established in the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies. For an 

interim period we recommend that the faculty transferred to this 

department continue to offer the courses currently listed for Behavioural 

Science Foundations and Communication Studies. 

The outlook of those who are to join the Department of Social Relations 

can be expressed by saying that they are concerned with the study and 

application of those processes by which man becomes aware of himself 

both as an integrated human being and as a functional component in an 

integrated communication system - be it a family, a work group, or a 

tutorial group. More particularly they see a need to provide: 

1. an opportunity for the student to become more aware of his own 

behaviour, of factors influencing this behaviour, and of the 

impact which this behaviour has in his communication with others; 

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2. an 

opportunity for the study and practice of those communication 

skills which are required of persons in such roles as teaching, 

counselling, advertising, community and welfare services, 

personnel and communication services; and, 

3.

at the graduate level, an opportunity to receive training which 

will enable students to proceed directly to professional 

service positions in public and community service, adult 

education, human welfare and communications media. 

Plainly the development of a coherent program which not only is 

oriented to the fulfilment of these needs but also has a content 

distinct from that of courses offered in such disciplines as 

Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, etc., and is well suited to the 

qualifications and research interests of faculty members associated 

with the program, might well take some time. Among other things it 

would plainly require the involvement of faculty members from many 

other disciplines and departments. Accordingly, the Academic 

Planning Committee has recommended that the Social Relations Department 

be constituted on an interim basis until it brings forward such 

specific program proposals as are approved by the Senate. 

Professional Development Centre and Social and Philosophical Foundations 

If Senate accepts the Academic Planning Committee's recommendations: 

1.

that Behavioural Science Foundations and Communication Studies 

be reconstituted as an interim Department of Social Relations 

in the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies; and, 

2.

that Kinesiology (the subject of Charge 2) also be relocated 

in the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies; 

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then it follows that the only faculty members remaining in the present 

Faculty of Education belong either to the 

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rofessional Development 

Centre or to Social & Philosophical Foundations. Hence, although the 

Academic Planning Committee was not expressly charged by the President 

to examine the role of the Professional Development Centre within the 

Faculty of Education, it could not avoid examining that role if it 

was to examine the "role, structure and organization" of the sole 

other remaining component of the original Educational Foundations 

Centre (as entailed by Charge 4). 

The Academic Planning Committee therefore explored in some detail the 

nature of the programs offered by the Professional Development Centre 

and its relationship to programs offered by other Centres of the 

existing Faculty of Education, in particular those offered by the 

Educational Foundations Centre. Its main conclusions were as follows. 

In the first place, the Academic Planning Committee recognized that 

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the present teacher preparation program as developed and operated by 

Professional Development Centre is distinctively different from such 

programs offered by other universities. Moreover, since there is 

plentiful evidence that it has achieved a high degree of acceptance 

within the community, we believe •that its innovative approach to 

teacher education should continue. 

Second l 

y, the Committee recognized the value of a teacher-training 

program which, like that offered in our own University, tries to 

maximize inter-relationships between the Faculty of Education and 

other bodies in the University, particularly those concerned with 

'foundational' disciplines (i.e. disciplines of the kind represented 

hitherto in the Educational Foundations Centre and in other academic 

departments as well). In most universities, faculties (schools or 

colleges) of education have developed as self-contained entities 

each with its own galaxy of specialists in the foundational areas. 

Consequently these entities have little recourse to academic departments 

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elsewhere in the university. Conversely, such academic departments have 

tended to remain aloof from teacher-training programs. At Simon Fraser 

the situation is somewhat different. Here students enter the Professional 

Development program after at least two years in academic departments. 

Moreover, in a number of instances such departments play an active 

role in developing courses, and providing specialist assistance, for 

students in the teacher-training program. We believe that this is as 

it should be. 

Thirdly, the Committee believes that the newly constituted Faculty of 

Education should continue, as it has in the past, to cater not only 

for the preparation of teachers but also for the study of education itself. 

It is in connection with the second of these two goals in particular, 

though not of course exclusively, that studies in the so-called 'foundations 

of education' are specially germane. Yet here the Committee had some 

reservations; for it was felt that students in the teacher-training 

program do not at present receive wholly adequate grounding in these 

foundational studies. One reason is that the Professional Development 

Centre finds it necessary to organize its programs around a calendar 

schedule substantially different from that of the trimester system - 

the system followed by such foundational groups as Social & Philosophical 

Foundations, Behavioural Science Foundations and Communication Studies. 

It is not clear that this can easily be remedied. Another reason is 

that, as already mentioned, a number of these foundat5.onal groups - 

Behavioural Science Foundations and Communication Studies in particular - 

have evolved interests and programs which, though academically viable 

in themselves, are not primarily oriented towards the needs of teacher- 

trainees. This can perhaps be remedied by such mechanisms for co-operation 

as joint appointments, the mounting of 'service courses' by academic 

departments, the naming of liaison personnel by such departments, 

recognition of specialist contributions to the Professional Development 

Program as part of teaching load, etc. 

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In the light of these conclusions, the Academic Planning Committee 

addressed itself to the residual question of the status of Social & 

Philosophical Foundtions. The justification for providing at least 

at the undergraduate level, a number of courses devoted to the exposition 

and criticism of fundamental educational concepts, principles and 

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theories, is undoubted. So the role of social and philosophical studies 

was unquestioned. Yet questions remained as to their place within 

the university organization in general and their relationship to the 

studies undertaken within the Professional Development Centre in 

particular. 

Prima facie four main alternative ceemed viable: 

1. to grant Social & Philosophical Foundations full departmental 

status or status as a sub-department of some other department; 

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2. to incorporate the faculty members from Social & Philosophical 

Foundations within a departmentless Faculty of Education; 

3.

to establish a new Educational Foundations Centre within the 

Faculty of Education where members of Social & Philosophical 

Foundations would join with newly hired faculty specializing 

in educational psychology, educational sociology, etc.; or 

4.

to incorporate one or more members of Social & Philosophical 

Foundations into the Department of Philosophy in the Faculty 

of Arts with the remainder being absorbed in a departmentless 

Faculty of Education. 

Examining each of these took up more of the Committee's time than any 

other sing 

l

e activity during the past five months. Throughout its 

deliberations, the Committee took due note of the qualifications and 

experience of members of Social and Philosophical Foundations and 

consulted with them repeatedly in order to find an optimal answer. 

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It finally decided to opt for (4). The reasons for this decision are 

sketched in bare outline below. 

As to (1) ? 

the Committee concluded that Social. & Philosophical 

Foundations could no longer be considered as a viable departmental unit 

as t would consist of only three or four members (one of whom may 

well request transfer elsewhere) and would have no prospect of 

expansion in the near future since any development of foundational 

studies would certainly need to be in disciplines other than Philosophy 

of Education. 

As to (2) : although the Committee was initially disposed to recommend 

this (and did recommend it in paper S71-81), it is now convinced after 

much consultaton with both the Professional Development Centre and Social 

and Philosophical Foundtions that the inclusion of the Social & 

Philosophical Foundations group alongside the Professional Development 

Centre within the newly-constituted Faculty of Education would create 

a serious imbalance within that Faculty and generate frictions of an 

unfortunate kind. 

As to (3) : the Committee believes it undesirable both because recent 

experience 

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t Simon Fraser University has shown that an Educationa' 

Foundations Centre thus constituted has not contributed in the 

desired way to the teacher-training program as operated by the 

Professional Development Centre (see above), and because we :re opposed 

to the development of such a mini-university within the Faculty of 

Education since it would mitigate against fruitful interaction between 

the Faculty of Education and those academic departments within which 

appropriate foundational enquiries can best be undertaken. 

The Committee's final decision, then, was to opt for (4), i.e. to 

recommend and encourage the assimilation, within the Philosophy Department 

of the Faculty of Arts, of those philosophers of education whose interests 

are most centrally focused upon the parent discipline of Philosophy, 

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. while recommending the inclusion within the departmentless Faculty of 

Education of the one (at itost two) whose interests are most centrally 

focused upon the problems of teacher-education. 

To sum up: the Committee envisages a newly constituted Faculty of 

Education comprising the present membership of the Professional 

Development Centre together with one or two members of Social and 

Philosophical Foundations. 

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SECTION III 

REPORT ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE PLACEMENT OF KINESIOLOGY! 

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES AS REQUIRED BY CHARGE 2 

As explained in Section II, Charge 4 required the Academic Planning 

Committee to examine a highly complex unit within the University, viz: 

the Educational Foundations Centre, with a view to determining the 

roles which its several parts should play, the internal structure and 

organization of these parts (or their offspring), and the administrative 

disposition of these parts (or their offspring) within the University 

at large. By way of contrast, Charge 2 posed a relatively simple 

problem: that of examining the unit known as Kinesiology/Physical 

Development Studies with a view to determing its administrative placement 

within the University. 

Two main difficulties about the current status of Kinesiology/Physical 

Development Studies were noted. 

In the first place, although administratively located within the 

Faculty of Education, academically it falls under the jurisdiction 

of the Senate Committee on Interdisciplinary Studies (Kinesiology). 

There seemed little warrant for perpetuating this schizoid status. 

And secondly, since Kinesiology offers'an interdisciplinary program, 

drawing upon the resources of all Faculties, there seemed good 

reason to consider whether it might not better be located within an 

organizational structure which more clearly reflected the needs of an 

interdisciplinary program. An evident solution was at hand: the 

present Division of General Studies, or more aptly still, its 

envisaged successor, the proposed Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies. 

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Nevertheless, before concluding that this relocation should in fact 

be recommended, the Academic Planning Committee considered two other 

main alternatives 

1.

that Kinesiology/Physical Development Studies be placed as a 

department within the Faculty of Science; and 

2.

th.t it form the kernel of an envisaged Division of Health 

Sciences. 

These were rejected for reasons of the following kinds. 

As to (1) ? 

in view of the fact that the Committee heard testimony in 

which it was claimed: 

a)

that in order to gain recognition within the university community 

the Kinesiology Program had already had to compromise its original 

goals by adopting a stronger orientation to the natural 

sciences than was considered desirable; and 

b)

that these trends might well be expected to continue if the 

Program were to be located in the Faculty of Science; 

the Committee decided that, even if these predictions turned out to be 

unwarranted, it would do better to seek a solution which did not even 

appear to threaten the multi-disciplinary nature of the Program. 

As to (2) : although the Committee was sympathetic to the idea of 

establishing a Health Sciences Division, it believes that any moves 

in this direction must be contingent upon: 

a)

a thorough assessment of needs in the area; and 

b)

an assessment of the desirability of establishing further 

professional schools at this University. 

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In effect, then, the Committee sees its proposal to relocate Kinesiology/ 

Physical Development Studies within the Faculty of Interdisciplinary 

Studies as an optimal solution though by no means the only possible 

one. It is a solution which, if adopted, would enable faculty members 

associated with the Kinesiology Program to have access to an organizational 

structure which has been expressly designed to facilitate inter- 

disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teaching and research. 

Two consequences of adopting the Committee's recommendation should be 

noted. 

1.

Since each department within the Faculty of Interdisciplinary 

Studies is to have a committee charged with making recommendations 

on curriculum, and the composition of such a committee would be 

little different from that of the existing Senate Committee on 

Interdisciplinary Studies (Kinesiology), the Academic Planning 

Committee recommends that the Senate Committee be dissolved. 

2.

Since the Physical Development Centre of the Faculty of Education 

currently has responsibility not only for the Kinesiology 

Program but also for several non-credit courses and workshops, 

and these latter are now being assigned to the Department of 

Recreation, it follows that if and when Kinesiology is relocated 

within the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Physical 

Development Centre (Physical Development Studies) will effectively 

be dissolved; and hence the Committee recommends its formal 

dissolution. 

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SECTION IV 

REPORT ON THE ROLE OF FINE ARTS COURSES? 

WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY AS REQUIRED BY CHARGE 1 

The Committee interpreted this charge as encompassing not only the role 

which courses in the fine and performing arts play in, the university 

community at present but also the role which they could play in the 

future. 

At present the situation is this. The University offers: 

a)

(within Communication Studies) as part of the academic program 

of the University, a small number of credit-carrying courses, 

elements of which are, from time to time, related to the arts; 

b)

(within the Centre for Communications and the Arts) a 

series of non-credit workshops in the fine and performing arts; and 

c)

(also within the Centre for Communications and the Arts) 

a series of public lectures and concerts by resident and 

visiting artists. 

The Academic Planning Committee sees, the need to supplement existing 

offerings by establishing credit courses and programs in the fine and 

performing arts. More particularly, the Committee concluded: 

1. that the credit offerings available to students should at 

least be expanded to include a number of those credit- 

worthy but non-credit-carrying courses and workshops which 

are already available (or approved combinations of these); and 

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2. that there is an evident need to develop academic credit 

courses in the fine and performing arts. 

The non-credit workshops and related offerings of the Centre have been 

highly successful. They have provided opportunities for artistic 

development and appreciation both to members of the University and to 

the community at large; they have provided for students and others 

the sort of freedom from normal academic restrictions which encourages 

experimentation with new forms; they have attracted many highly 

motivated and often gifted students who have been prepared to 

devote many hours to their artistic endeavours; and they have "produced" 

a good many students who have gone on to successful careers in film, 

dance, mime, theatre and other arts. 

The present international reputation of the Centre for Communications 

and the Arts results in no small measure from the high calibre of its 

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public performances. The Academic Planning Committee recognizes that 

these activities constitute a valuable service both to the academic 

community and to the community-at-large. 

In short, the Committee recognizes that within the University there is 

need for: 

1.

academic credit courses in the fine and performing arts; 

2.

non-credit workshops and related offerings in the fine and 

performing arts; and 

3.

public lectures and performances by resident and visiting 

artists. 

Having established this much, the Committee then considered how best to 

satisfy these three kinds of need. 

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As to 1): the Committee concluded that these might best be offered by 

a Department of Fine and Performing Arts, and hence recommends that 

such a department be established. And because programs offered by 

such a department would need to draw upon the expertise of persons 

from a variety of disciplines, the Committee further recommends that 

such a department be administratively located within that Faculty 

which has been expressly designed to facilitate interdisciplinary 

teaching and research,viz., the proposed Faculty of Interdisciplinary 

Studies. 

As to 2): the Committee concluded that responsibility for their 

organization and presentation should also rest with the Department 

of Fine and Performing Arts. Accommodating both credit courses and 

non-credit workshops within the offerings of a single department 

should work to the benefit of students and faculty involved in each. 

As to 3): the Committee concluded that their organization and presentation 

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should continue to be the prime responsibility of the Program Director 

for the Centre for Communications and the Arts. And because these 

activities plainly fall outside the province of the usual academic 

departments or faculties while fulfilling a general "service" function 

for members of both the university community and the community-at-large, 

the Committee further recommends that the Centre for Communications 

and the Arts be administratively located within the Division of 

University Services. 

In short, the Academic Planning Committee is recommending the 

establishment of a Department of Fine and Performing Arts within the 

Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, and the relocation of a modified 

Centre for Communications and the Arts within the Division of University 

Services. 

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RECOMMENDATIONS 

A. RE FACULTY OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 

I. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 

1. That a Faculty of Interdisciplinary * Studies be established with 

the administrative reporting and program routing structures as 

set out in Charts 1 and 2. 

2.

That the present Division of General Studies be dissolved and that 

its functions and administrative responsibilities be assimilated 

by the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies. 

3.

That the position of Dean of the Division of General Studies be 

abolished and that a new position, Dean of the Faculty of 

Interdisciplinary Studies, be established.** 

4.

That departments in the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies have 

the same status as departments elsewhere in the University. 

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The use of 'interdisciplinary' in this context does not imply that 

interdisciplinary studies do not occur elsewhere in the University. 

** This recommendation will require that some changes be made to 

Senate Paper S424. 

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5. That departments in the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies be 

administered as follows: 

a)

each department shall have a chairman reporting to the 

Dean of the Faculty; 

b)

the chairman of each department shall be chairman of a 

curriculum committee charged with making recommendations 

as to the curriculum of the department; 

c)

membership of each curriculum committee shall normally 

consist of: 

the chairman of the department; 

2 faculty members elected by and from the department; 

3 faculty members, one each from the faculties of Arts, 

Science and Education, appointed by the Dean of 

Interdisciplinary Studies on the recommendation 

of the Dean of the appropriate faculty; and 

3 students appointed by the Dean of Interdisciplinary 

Studies on the recommendation of the Student Society. 

6. That the programo of the Depattment of Fine and' Performing Arts 

and the Department of Social Relations, if approved, be subject to 

review by the Academic Planning Committee no later than three years 

after the inception of each program, and that the Academic Planning 

Committee at that time make recommendations regarding the 

continuation or discontinuation of each program with due provision 

for the welfare of students involved. 

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II. KINESIOLOGY 

7.

That the Physical Development Centre be reconstituted 

as

the

Department of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Interdisciplinary 

Studies. 

8.

That the Senate Committee on Interdisciplinary Studies (Kinesiology) 

be dissolved upon the establishment of a curriculum committee for 

the Department of Kinesiology. 

III. SOCIAL RELATIONS 

9.

That within the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies there be 

established an interim Department of Social Relations comprising 

those faculty members from within the present Faculty of Education 

who wish to transfer to such a Department. 

10.

That the faculty members transferred to the Department of Social 

Relations continue, for the present, to offer those courses which 

are currently offered by Behavioural Science Foundations and 

Communications Studies. 

11.

That the Academic Planning Committee establish an Ad Hoc Steering 

Committee as an interim curriculum committee for the Department of 

Social Relations and that this committee be responsible for submitting 

to the Academic Planning Committee (no later than January 31, 1972), 

through the Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies, a proposal for a 

coherent program in Social Relations which would both have a content 

distinct from that of courses offered elsewhere in the University 

and be well suited to the qualifications and research interests of 

faculty members in the department. 

12.

That within 30 days of receiving such a program proposal the Academic 

Planning Committee recommend its acceptance or otherwise to Senate. 

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13. That notwithstanding the interim status of the Social Relations 

Department, faculty members within that department should, in the 

71/72 academic year, be considered for promotion and tenure in the 

normal manner. 

14. That the units known as "Educational Foundations Centre," 

"Behavioural Science Foundations," and "Communication Studies" be 

dissolved. 

IV. FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS 

15. That within the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, a Department 

of Fine and Performing Arts be established. 

16. That the Academic Planning Committee establish an Ad Hoc Steering 

Committee for the Department of Fine and Performing Arts and that 

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this committee be responsible, through the Dean of the Faculty of 

Interdisciplinary Studies, for submitting to the Academic Planning 

Committee a proposal for a program in Fine and Performing Arts which: 

a)

would include a number of those credit-worthy but non- 

credit-carrying courses and workshops currently offered 

by the Centre for Communications and the Arts; and 

b)

would also include a range of new academic credit courses 

in the Fine and Performing Arts. 

That the Ad Hoc Steering Committee consider the desirability of 

offering non-credit courses within the Department of Fine and 

Performing Arts or elsewhere and make a recommendation to the 

Academic Planning Committee. 

17. That consideration of minor or major programs in the Fine and 

Performing Arts be deferred until these credit courses are 

established and the nature of student demand is fully assessed. 

18. That appointments to the Department of Fine and Performing Arts 

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be made in accordance with the normal university procedures, e.g., 

procedures for regular appointments at the assistant, associate, and 

full professorial levels, and visiting appointments. 

B. CENTRE FOR COMMUNICATION AND THE ARTS 

19. That the Centre for Communications and the Arts be transferred 

to and administered within the Division of University Services. 

20.

That the Centre for Communications and the Arts be responsible 

for offering public performances and the like to members of the 

university and the community-at-large. 

21. That the Program Director of the Centre for Communications and the 

Arts assume responsibility for all aspects of the Centre's 

operations and act in liaison with the Department of Fine and 

Performing Arts. 

C. FACULTY OF EDUCATION 

22. That the Faculty of Education be newly constituted so as to. comprise 

the faculty members currently in the Professional Development 

Centre and members currently in Social & Philosophical Foundations, 

as designated by the Academic Vice-President. 

23. That the Faculty of Education, as newly constituted, be charged to 

submit (by January 31, 1972) a report to Senate through the 

Academic Planning Committee, covering the following points: 

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a)

detailed recommendations for undergraduate and graduate 

program modification and development; 

b) detailed recommendations regarding staffing patterns and 

priorities; and 

c)

steps to be taken relating to the organizational structure 

of the Faculty - specifically its Faculty Co-ordinating 

Council, Graduate Studies Committee, and Undergraduate Studies 

Committee. 

24. That the recommendations made regarding programs within the Faculty 

of Education satisfy the following constraints: 

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a) courses should bear the designation "Education"; 

b)

responsibility for Education courses currently numbered 

201 and 202 should be retained by the newly constituted 

Faculty of Education; and 

c) additional work in the foundation areas of education should 

be integrated as far as is possible into the programs 

of the Faculty of Education without provision for majors 

in the foundat:onal areas themselves at the under- 

graduate level. 

25. That pending approval of the faculty's organizational structure 

(as required by 23.c) the Faculty of Education be administered by 

the Acting Dean with the support of those persons who are currently 

employed within the Dean's Office and within the administration of 

the Professional Development Centre. 

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26. That the Philosophy Department be invited by the Academic Vice- 

President to assimilate those members of Social and Philosophical 

Foundations not designated to remain in the Faculty of Education. 

27. That the faculty members transferred from Social and Philosophical 

Foundations into the newly constituted Faculty of Education or the 

Philosophy Department continue for the present to offer the courses 

for which they have hitherto been responsible subject to review by 

the curriculum committees of the Faculty of Education and the 

Department of Philosophy and the Faculty of Arts respectively. 

28.

That, with the acceptance of the above recommendations, the units 

known as "The Professional Development Centre" and "Social and 

Philosophical Foundations" be dissolved. 

ATTACHMENT # 1

ORGANIZATION OF THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION

ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS - MARCH 1967

Dean of Education

(Dr. A.R. MacKinnon)

Executive Committee

(Directors of Centres)

Physical Development Centre?

(Chairmen V.L. Davies)?

(Revolving)

I ?

Physical Development Studies

Athletics & Recreation

(G. Kirchner) ?

(W. L. Davies)

Centre for Communications & the Arts

(Chairman T.J. Mallison)

(Revolving)

I ?

Communications ?

Arts

(T.J. Mallinson)

(J. Behren

Educational Foundations Centre?

(Chairman J.F. Ellis)?

(Revolving)

Social & Philosophical Foundations

Professional Foundations

Behavioral Sciences Foundations

Proposed (To be filled)

(J.F. Ellis)

(R.J.C. Harper)

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From: 

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H. M. Evans, Registrar and 

Secretary of Senate 

November 

1, 1971 

MEMBERS OF SENATE, SIMON 

FRASER UNIVERSITY 

•

Three Year Term 

expires, with 

Proviso individual continues 

in

office until 

the successor                     

-

is elected/appointed. 

Ex-officio Members 

Chancellor              

K.

P. Caple   

May

31,

1972

President and Chairman        

K. T. ? 

Strand        

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Vice-President, Academic       

B.

G. Wilson        

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Dean of Faculty of Arts       

D.

H. Sullivan       

-

Dean of Faculty of Education (Acting) 

D.

R. Birch        

-

Dean of Faculty of Science      

S.

Aronoff         

-

Dean of Graduate Studies       

J.

Wheatley        

-

University Librarian         

D.

A. Baird        

-

Appointed by Order-in-Council 

F.

D. Hodge 

-

November 

30,

1973

W.

D. Reid    

November 

30, 1973 

J.

H. Salter   

November 

30, 1973 

G.

A. Sutherland November 30, 1973 

Elected by Faculties 

Faculty of Arts           

I.

Mugridge   

May

31, 1974 

P.

L. Wagner   

May

31, 1974 

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R.

D. Bradley  

May

31, 1973 

Faculty of Education         

T. J. Mallinson May   

31, 1974                                                  

•

D.

I. Allen*   

May

31,

1974

R.J.C. 

Harper  

May

31, 1973 

Faculty of Science          

K.

E. Rieckhoff 

May

31,

1974

K.

K. Nair    

May

31, 1974 

A.

H. Lachlan  

May

31, 1973 

Elected by Faculties Jointly 

R. C. Brown   

May

31, 1972 

R.

L. Carlson  

May

31,

1972

L.

M. Srivastava 

May

31, 1972 

A.

L. Turnbull  May   

31,

1972

M.

S. O'Connell 

May

31, 1973 

H.

Weinberg **  

May ? 

•                 31, 

1973

W.

E. Williams  

May •   

31,

1973

Elected by Convocation 

M.

J. Campbell  May   

31, 1972 

R.

W. Claridge  May   

31, 1972 

S.

Drache    

May

31,

1972

L.

Freiman    

May  • 

?

31, 1972 

V.

M. Hamilton  

May

31, 1972 

A.

H. McDougall 

May

31, 1972 

Elected by Students 

C.

D. Basham   

May

31,

1974

C.

Donetz    

May

31, 1972 

K.

L. Gilbert  

May

31, 1973 

* Elected by acclamation November 9, 1971 

to temporarily 

replace D. R. Birch 

whilst he is serving on Senate in an 

ex-officio capacity 

as Acting Dean 

of

Education. 

** Temporarily replaced by R. E. Jennings from September 

1, 1971 to August 

31,

1972.                               

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SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY? 

AGENDA - OPEN SESSION 

Monday, December 6, 1971? 

7:30 p.m. - East Concourse Cafeteria 

1.

Approval of Agenda 

2. Approval of Minutes: 

1. Special Meeting of Odtober 25, 1971 

2. Open Session of November 8, 1971 

3. Business Arising from the Minutes 

4. Report of Chairman: 

1.

Library Courses 

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Paper S.71-127 

2.

Delegation of Responsibility to SCUS 

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Paper S.71-128 

3.

Revision of Requirements for the General 

Studies Degree ? 

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Paper S.71-129 

5. Reports Of Committees: 

1. Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies: 

Curriculum and Calendar Changes 

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Paper S.71-130 

1. Faculty of Arts 

Department of Archaeology 

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Paper S.71-131 

Department of Economics & Commerce 

?

Paper S.71-132 

Department of Modern Languages ? 

Paper S.71-133 

Department of Philosophy 

?

: ?

Paper S.71-134 

Department of Psychology 

?

Paper S.71-135 

PSA Department ? 

Paper S.71-136 

2.

Faculty of Education 

Courses - Summer 1972            

Paper 

5.71-137 

Proposal to Extend the Limitation on Number 

of Semester Hours of Lower Level Pre- 

requisites in B.Ed. Majors and Minors taken 

in

Other Faculties              

Paper 

S.71-138 

New Course Proposal - Kinesiology 330-3   

Paper 

S.71-139 

3.

Faculty of Science 

New Course Proposal - Bisc 430-3       

Paper 

S-.71-140 

2. Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board 

1.

Amendment of Mature Student Regulations   

Paper 

S.71-141 

2.

Provision of Alternates for the Senate 

Appeals Board                

Paper 

S.71-142 

6. Reports of Faculties and Divisions: 

1. Arts 

2.

Education 

3.

Science 

4.

General Studies 

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7. Other Business: 

1.

Notices of Motion 

2.

Date of Next Meeting - Monday, January 10, 1972 

Note: Agenda Items and Papers for the January meeting will 

be required by the Secretary by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday 

December 22, 1971. These Items and Papers will then 

be considered by the Senate Agenda Committee on 

Tuesday, December 28, with distribution on Thursday, 

December 30, 1971. 

3.

Other Items 

4.

Confidential Matters 

H. N. Evans 

Secretary 

November 26, 1971            

DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE 

MINUTES OF MEETING OF SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY 

HELD MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1971, EAST CONCOURSE CAFETERIA, 7:30 P.M. 

OPEN SESSION 

PRESENT: ? 

Strand, K. T. 

Allen, D. I. 

Aronoff, S. 

Baird, D. A. 

Basham, G. D. 

Birch, D. R. 

Brown, R. C. 

Carlson, R. L. 

Drache, Mrs. S. 

Freiman, Mrs. L. 

Gilbert, K. L. 

Harper, R.J.C. 

Jennings, R. E. 

Lachlan, A. H. 

Mallinson, T. J. 

Mugridge, I. 

O'Connell, M. S. 

Rieckhoff, K. E. 

Salter, J. H. 

Sullivan, D. H. 

Sutherland, G. A. 

Turnbull, A. L. 

Wheatley, J. 

Williams, W. E. 

Wilson, B. C. 

Evans, H. N. 

Meyers, D. A. 

Norsworthy, R. 

ABSENT: 

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Bradley, R. D. 

Campbell, M. J. 

Caple, K. P. 

Claridge, R. W. 

Donetz, C. 

Hamilton, W. M. 

Hodge, F. D. 

McDougall, A. H. 

Nair, K. K. 

Reid, W. D. 

Srivastava, L. M. 

Wagner, P. L. 

TX? ArT'rflr'aTflA*,nr. -

Alexander, B. K. 

Chase, J. 

Koopman, R. F. 

Neakin, D. 

Munro, J. M. 

Chairman 

Secretary 

Recording Secretary 

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S.M. 6/12/71 

At the request of the Chairman, the Secretary of Senate reported 

that in a recent election within the Faculty of Education D. I. Allen 

was elected by acclamation to temporarily replace D. R. Birch while he 

is serving on Senate in an ex officio capacity as Dean of Education. 

It was moved, seconded, and carried that I. Allen be seated on 

Senate. 

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by I. Mugridge, 

"That the agenda be reordered to consider Curriculum and 

Calendar Changes submissions from the Faculty of Arts 

prior to the Report of Chairman." 

D. Sullivan stated that representatives from the Department of 

Economics and Commerce and the Department of Psychology were waiting 

to be called upon by Senate to answer questions in connection with 

the submissions of the Departments, and he requested Senate's courtesy 

in accommodating them. K. Rieckhoff objected to altering the agenda. 

Question was called on the motion, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

.

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Moved by G. Basham, seconded by J. Wheatley, 

"That Motions 1 and 2 of Paper S.71-143 be considered 

under Item 7.3. of the agenda for the Open Session 

rather than in the Closed Session." 

G. Basham was of the opinion that the Convocation theme and dis- 

cussion on the continuation of Convocation was of interest to the public 

and any interested students should be given the opportunity of following 

the debate through the audio-visual facilities. 

Question was called on the motion, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

D. Birch asked permission to add an item under section 3 of Other 

Business, and was advised by the Chair that he would be recognized when 

that point was reached. 

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

The minutes of the Special meeting of October 25, 1971 and the Open 

Session of November 8, 1971 were approved as circulated. 

3.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 

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There was no business arising from the minutes. 

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S.M. 6/12/71 

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5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 

1. Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies 

Faculty of Arts 

Paper S.71-132 - Curriculum and Calendar Changes - Department of 

Economics & Commerce 

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by I. Mugridge, 

"That Senate approve, as set forth inS.71-132 

under its various sections (including the Ec/Com 

332-235 matter) 

1.

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a)

New Courses    

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Ec/Corn 332-3 

Ec/Com 235-3 (renumbered) 

Ec/Cotn 333-3 

Ec/Com 236-3 (renumbered) 

c)

Changes in prerequisites (1) removing Math 150-3 

or 151-3 as a prerequisite from all courses except 

those upper level 

courses designed primarily for 

honors students. 

2.

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a)

New Courses 

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Ec 302-3       

Ec 301-5 

Ec 304-3 

Ec 305-5 

Ec 401-5 

Ec 409-3 

Corn 419-3 

Corn 429-3 

Com 448-3 

Corn 479-3 

Ec 449-3 

Ec 459-3 

Ec 489-3 

Ec/Com 499-3 

Corn 492-3 

Corn 493-3 

Ec 483-3 

Ec 484-3 

3. ? 

a) New Courses 

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Ec 102-3 

Ec 201-3 

Corn 103-3 

Corn 303 

?

(restructured) 

Ec/Corn 293-3 

Fc/Com 280-3 

Ec/Corn 380-3 (renumbered) 

Corn 223-5       

Corn 323-5 ? 

(renumbered) 

Ec 406-5                             

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Corn 370-3 

Corn 417-3 

Corn 445-5 

Corn 425-3 

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S.M. 6/12/71 

c)

Changes in prerequisites for: Ec 200, Ec 205. 

d)

Changes for titles: Ec 200, Ec 205, following 

technicalities discussed with Registrar. 

4. a) New Courses 

Corn

345-5 

Ec/Corn

386-5 

(with 

prereq 

change) 

308-5  

(with 

prereq 

change) 

355-5  

(with 

prereq 

change) 

Ec 365-5  

(with 

prereq 

change) 

Ec 395-5  

(with 

prereq 

change) 

Corn

346-3  

(with 

prereq 

change) 

Corn

322-3 

?

(with prereq change) 

Ec/Com 396-3 

Ec 491-5 

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Corn

445-5  

(renumbered) 

Ec/Corn 486-5 

(renumbered) 

Ec 408-5  

(renumbered) 

455-5  

(renumbered) 

Ec 465-5  

(renumbered) 

495-5  

(renumbered) 

Corn

446-5  

(renumbered and 

credit change) 

Corn

422-3  

(renumbered) 

Ec/Com 497-5 

(replaced) 

490-5  

(replaced) 

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c) Changes In prerequisites for: Ec 310, Ec 365, Ec 390, Ec 351, 

Ec 353, Ec 331, Ec 410, Ec 431, Ec 435, Ec 440, Ec 481, 

Corn

313, 

Corn

324, 

Corn

373, 

Corn

423, 

Corn

428, 

Corn

436, Ec 367, 

Corn

488. 

5.

Changes in the general requirements for majors or honors in the 

Department as set forth on Pages 5, 7, 8. 

6.

(Added through editorial change) The addition of Commerce 498-3 

Directed Studies, to correspond to Ec 498-3 Directed Studies (see 

page 8 of submission)." 

D. Sullivan requested that the Chairman of the Department be invited to 

the assembly to answer questions on the submission, and he called Senate's 

attention to the explanatory notes provided by the Secretary of Senate. He 

pointed out that the submission contained two courses which were in obvious 

contention between the Faculty of Arts and the Senate Committee on Under- 

graduate Studies. K. Rieckhoff requested that the motion be divided to con- 

sider the first item of the motion separately from the rest, and as there was 

no objection, the motion was divided. Debate was undertaken on Section 1. a) 

New Courses, b) Discontinuance of Courses, and c) Changes in prerequisites. 

J. Munro joined the meeting and, in reply to questioning of the rationale 

for rearranging statistics courses to a higher level, stated that concepts 

were taught in Economics prior to the 300 level and empirical methods were not 

implemented until the upper 300 or 400 level. It was felt by the Department 

that students would more effectively meet the curriculum objectives in terms 

of retention and appreciation of material if they had the advantage of study- 

ing statistics in their 3rd year. D. Sullivan added that the Senate Committee 

on Undergraduate Studies felt that there should be a uniform method of 

establishing levels for courses, but In this instance neither the Department 

of Economics & Conunerce nor the Department of Mathematics was now in opposition 

to raising the courses to the 300 level. 

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R. Harper referred to the removal of Math 150 and 151 as a require- 

ment for majors and questioned the rationale. K. Rieckhoff was opposed 

to a policy change which he felt would lower the requirements for a major 

in Economics. A. Lachlan offered the opinion of the Mathematics Department 

that even with the revamping of statistics there would be overlap with 

Mathematics courses. 

Question was called on Section 1. a), b) and c) of the motion, and 

a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

12 in favor? 

3 opposed 

As there were no questions on Sections 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the motion, 

question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Paper S.71-135 - Department of Psychology 

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by I. Mugridge, 

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-135: 

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a) New Courses ? 

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Psych 302- 

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Psych 220- (renumbered) 

Psych 303- 

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Psych 230- (renumbered) 

Psych 304- 

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Psych 240- (renumbered) 

Psych 411-5 

c)

Changes in prerequisites and requirements as set forth 

on Page 1. 

d)

Changes in titles: Psych 101, Psych 385, Psych 485, 

Psych 401, Psych 410, following technicalities dis- 

cussed with Registrar. 

e)

The calendar entry, Pages 4-11." 

The Chair granted permission to invite Professors B. Alexander 

and R. Koopman to join the meeting to answer questions concerning the 

Department of Psychology submission. 

S.. O'Connell asked that consideration be given to naming 105 - 

Differential Psychology, which she said would be more useful to students 

in Education, as an alternative prerequisite to 101 - Historical Founda- 

tions of Contemporary Psychology. B. Alexander replied that consideration 

had been given to this, but Psychology 101, which is required for majors 

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and honors, is designed to provide a strong broadly representative back- 

ground for subsequent courses. 

K. Rieckhoff enquired whether a major/could be obtained with fewer 

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credits than previously and was assured no; enquired whether it 

.   was not 

contradictory to have entry to 300 level courses directly from 100 

levels, where previously 200 levels were required, and was assured no; 

and enquired why the 200 level courses, therefore, needed renumbering 

to the 300 level. The Departmental representatives and the Dean of 

Arts stated the Department had considered the courses to be of 300 

level value from their introduction. 

B. Alexander spoke of the older more traditional programs of the 

behavioristic, positivistic types which had been designed largely as 

preparation for students to go on to graduate work, but that changes 

were being introduced as a number of studens 

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tol.pj 

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etc.

suek—ap.p.r.oaeh-. Considerable discussion ensued between R. Harper and 

the Departmental representative. 

Some discussion was undertaken on question raised by A. Lachlan 

concerning the dropping of Mathematics 101 as a specific prerequisite 

for Psychology 210. 

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Amendment was moved by S. O'Connell, seconded by L. Freiman, 

"That for the following courses for which 

Psychology 101 is shown as a single pre- 

requisite, Psychology 105-3 be an alterna- 

tive prerequisite: Psychology 302, 303, 

304, 320, 335, 345, 351, 355, 360, 370, 

380." 

D. Birch questioned whether such change was in the authority of 

Senate, expressing the view that Senate would accept the Department's 

proposal on the prerequisite or refer the matter back. The Chairman 

stated it was within the authority of Senate. D. Sullivan expressed 

disagreement that it was in Senate's powers. The Chairman read to the 

assembly Section 54(d) of the Universities Act and again stated that 

technically and legally the matter was within Senate authority and 

Senate would determine whether or not it would be good judgment for it 

to act. 

R. Koopman stated that Psychology 105, which is a specialized 

introductory course, does not constitute a sufficiently broad base 

for other courses in Psychology. 

Question was called on the amendment and a vote taken. 

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AMENDMENT FAILED 

5 in favor 

12 opposed 

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R. Harper expressed concern about deleting Psychology 220, 230, 

240 (proposed to be 302, 303, 304) from the requirements for majors 

and honors. He suggested that they be retained as essential to the 

study of Psychology but that the Department get away from the "rat" 

approach to the humanistic approach. Considerable discussion followed. 

Amendment was moved by R. Harper, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That the calendar change referring to 

requirements for majors and honors 

(Section 2. a) 'Psychology 302, 303 

and 304 (formerly 220, 230 and 240) are 

no longer required courses for majors 

and honors') be struck." 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT CARRIED 

8 in favor 

7 opposed 

Amendment was moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by R. Harper, 

"That Psych 220, 230 and 240 not be 

renumbered, i.e. to strike item 1, 

page 1." 

It was moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by J. Wheatley, that the 

submission be returned to the Department of Psychology with indication 

that the intent of the motion was withdrawal of the paper at this time. 

Technical points were raised. 

Moved by B. Wilson, 

"That D. Sullivan be allowed to withdraw 

his main motion and the submission." 

The Chairman indicated the motion could not be debated or amended. 

Approval would mean withdrawal of the paper and the net position would 

be as though no actions had been taken by Senate, but the minutes would 

contain data. 

Question was called on the motion permitting withdrawal. 

MOTION ON WITHDRAWAL CARRIED 

Paper 7F436 Revised PSA Department 

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by I. Mugridge, 

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"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-136, 

revised, a, b, c, d: 

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a) New Courses 

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b) Discontinuance of Courses 

PSA 212-3 

PSA

377-5        

PSA 376-5 

PSA

378-5 

PSA 338-5        

PSA 344-5, PSA 345-5 

PSA 339-5        

PSA 347-5, PSA 348-5 

PSA 379-5        

PSA 374-5, PSA 375-5 

c)

Changes in prerequisites: as identified by the letters 

"d" and "e", Pages 12-21. 

d)

Revision to calendar entry introduction, note re 

Archaeology courses, clarification of department 

policy, and explanation of designates - identified 

respectively by the letters "a" Page 12, "b" Pages 

12 and 13, "c" Page 13, and "c-l" Page 13." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Paper S.71-131 - Department of Archaeo1oy 

Moved by D. Sullivan, seconded by R. Harper, 

"That Senate approve, as set forth. in S.71-131 

a) New Courses ? 

b) Discontinuance of Course 

Arch 301-2 

Arch 373-4 

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(Arch 375-5 

Arch 385-3 

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c) Changes in prerequisites for: Arch 371-5, Arch 372-5, 

Arch 433-5, Arch 434-5." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

(Editorial Note: Following discussion with the Department of 

Archaeology, add to Arch 373-4 "Students who have taken Arch 375-5 

may not take this course for further credit.") 

Paper S.71-134, 71-134a - Department of Philosophy 

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

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-134, 

excluding Philosophy 300-3: 

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a) New Courses ? 

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Phil 

110-3       

Phil

102-3 

Phil

120-3       

Phil

103-3 

Phil

203-3       

Phil

209-3 

Phil

210-3       

Phil 

200-3 

Phil 

220-3       

Phil 

206-3 

Phil 

231-3       

Phil 

207-3 

Phil 

240-3       

Phll204-3 

Phil 

242-3        

Phil 

202-3 

Phil 

402-5       

Phil 

413-3, Phil 

475-2 

Phil 

410--5         

Phil

406-3, 

Phil

471-2 

Phil

421-5        

Phil

420-3, 

Phil

476-2 

Phil

444-5       

Phil

400-3, 

Phil

465-2 

Phil

445-5        

Phil

407-3, 

Phil

473-2 

Phil

451-5       

Phil

434-3, 

Phil 

484-2 

Phil 

453-5       

Phil 

436-3, Phil 

486-2 

Phil 

467-5       

Phil 

441-5 

Phil 

435-5       

Phil 

435-3) 

Idealist Philosophers 

Phil 

485-2) 

which has not been taught. 

Phil 

437-3, Phil 

487-2 

Phil 

438-3, 

Phil 

488-2 

Phil 

439-3, Phil 

489-2 

Phil 

343-3        

Phil 

401-3, 

Phil 

466-2 

Phil 

350-3       

Phil 

430-3, Phil 

480-2 

Phil 

353-3       

(Phil 

433-3, 

Phil 

483-2 

Phil 

355-3 

(

Phil 

354-3        

Phil 

432-3, 

Phil

482-2 

Phil

341-3       

Phil

205-3 

Phil

344-3       

Phil

208-3 

Phil

310-3       

Phil

404-3, 

Phil

469-2 

Phil

314-3        

Phil

405-3, 

Phil

470-2 

Phil

360-5        

Phil

440-5, 

Phil

441-5 

Phil

414-5       

Phil

405-3, 

Phil

470-2 

Phil

455-5       

Phil

411-3, 

Phil

472-2 

Phil

474-10       

Phil

442-5, 

Phil

450-6 

Phil

150-3 

Phil 

241-3 

Phil 

250-3 

Phil 

280-3 

Phil 

300-3 

Phil 

331-3 

Phil 

340-3 

Phil 

454-5 

Phil 

431-3, 

Phil 

481-2 

c)

Revision to general calendar entry Pages 12-14, 

requirements for majors and honors Pages 14-15. 

d)

Course descriptions Pages 16-24, with necessary 

editorial changes discussed with Registrar." 

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Question was called, and a vote taken. 

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MOTION CARRIED 

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

"That Senate approve Philosophy 300-3-to be 

offered on an experimental basis, with review 

to be conducted by the Senate Committee on 

Undergraduate Studies within the first year 

of offering with further recommendation then 

to be made to Senate." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Paper S.71-133 - Department of Modern Languages 

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

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.71-133: 

a) New Courses ? 

b) Discontinuance of Courses 

Fr 463-4 ? 

Fr 441-4 

Fr

465-4         

Fr

448-4 

Fr

•

467-4         

Fr

442-4 

Fr 470-4         

Fr 450-3 

Fr

472-3        

Fr

451-3 

Fr

474-3         

Fr

445-3 

Fr

475-3        

Fr

446-3 

Fr

490-3        

Fr

447-3 

Fr

492-3        

Fr

449-3 

Fr

140-3 

Fr

205-1 

Fr

422-3 

c)

Changes in prerequisites and/or descriptions and 

requirements as set forth on Pages 5, 6, 7. 

d)

Changes for titles: Fr. 240, Fr 241, Fr 460, 

Sp 340, Sp 341, following technicalities discussed 

with Registrar." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Paper S.71-130 - Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies: 

Curriculum and Calendar Changes 

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rleckhoff, 

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"That Senate refer the broad issues set 

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forth in Paper S.71-130, 130a, and related 

issues, to the Senate Committee on Under- 

graduate Studies for its consideration and 

recommendations to Senate." 

B. Wilson stated that even though the documents set out most of 

the problems there were related issues and it was questionable whether 

the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies was the appropriate Com- 

mittee to consider all the interrelated material. He would prefer to 

confine the related issues to the general question of groups of courses 

to be offered in the University with a specific look at the problem of 

proliferation of courses, and the matter of vectors. K. Rieckhoff said 

he was under the impression that such consideration by the Senate Com- 

mittee on Undergraduate Studies would be undertaken in consultation with 

the Faculties and not just the Committee members, and B. Wilson said he 

would be quite happy to incorporate that stipulation in the motion. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

4. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN 

1.

Paper S.71-127 - Library Course 

The Chairman noted that a motion to receive this paper was not 

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necessary as it was provided for information. 

2.

Paper S.71-128 - Delegation of Responsibility to SCUS 

This paper was provided to Senate for its information. 

3.

Paper S.71-129 - Revision of Requirements for the General Studies 

Degree 

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by J. Wheatley, 

"That Senate approve that requirement (c) 

'a minimum of 15 semester hour credits in 

each of the general areas of humanities, 

social sciences, and natural sciences,' 

for the General Studies degree be dropped 

(S.436 revised)." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 

1. Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies: Curriculum and Calendar 

Charges 

2. Faculty of Education 

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Paper S.71-137 - Courses - Summer 1972 

Moved by D. Birch, seconded by S. O'Connell, 

"That Senate approve the following course 

numbers for the Summer 1972 only: 

1)

As in 1971: PDC 461-4 Trends and Development 

in Educational Practice 

PDC 471-4 Curriculum: Theory and 

Application 

PDC 481-4 Directed Studies 

2)

New courses: as an interim measure pending 

revision of the curriculum: 

PDC 491-4) 

PDC 492-4) Special Topics 

PDC 493-4) 

Question was called,and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Paper S.71-138 - Proposal to Extend the Limitation on Number of 

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MinorsHours of Lower Level Prerequisites in B.Ed. Majors and 

Minors taken in Other Faculties 

Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Harper, 

"That Senate approve that the maximum number 

of semester hours of lower level prerequisites 

for B.Ed. majors and minors in other Faculties 

be raised from 9 semester hours to 15 semester 

hours." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Paper S.71-139 -. New Course Proposal - Kinesiology 330-3 

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by S. Aronoff, 

"That Senate approve the new course proposal 

from the Senate Committee on the Interdiscip- 

linary Program in Kinesiology, as set forth 

in Paper S.71-139: Kineslology 330-3, Human 

Energy Metabolism." 

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K. Rieckhof 

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iestioned whether a student would be capable of 

understanding 4    

ynamics without physics, and S. Aron, 

explained that there would be no attempt to teach rigorous/-dynamics 

and in this particular course only the concepts would be developed, 

not the theoretical basis for the material 

.

. He stated that the 

background provided for the course in Biology 201 is adequate for 

the level presented for the course. 

Amendment was moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by R. Harper, 

"That the prerequisite for Kinesiology 

330-3 be Physics 102." 

K. Rieckhoff expressed the opinion that students should be 

required to take the courses which give them better preparation for 

their intended degree prograjj, 

A and 

in this instance Physics 102 

offers basic background in ? 

-rrta-1 dynamics. S. Aronoff replied 

that the concept of energy is the key concern of the course but it 

will be discussed analytically, thus eliminating the requirement for 

an additional prerequisite. 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

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10 in favor 

11 opposed 

An amendment was suggested by B. Wilson and D. Birch, "That a 

phrase be added to the calendar entry, 'It is advisable to take 

Physics 102," btrt-it ws 

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Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

3. Faculty of Science 

Paper S.71-140 - New Course Proposal 

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Biéc 430-3 

Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That Senate approve the new course proposal 

from the Faculty of Science, as set forth in 

Paper S.71-140: Bisc 430-3, Plant Pathology." 

S. Aronoff pointed out that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate 

Studies had approved that the vector description be changed from 2-0-3 

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to 2-0-4, and that this should be included in the paper. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

2. Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board 

1. Paper S.71-141 - Amendment to Mature Student Regulations 

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That Senate approve that the age of Mature 

Student Entry be reduced to 23 year of age. 

All non-matriculated applicants intending to 

take advantage of this admission procedure 

are strongly advised to communicate with the 

University at least 12 months prior to the 

expected date of admission." 

Amendment was moved by L. Freiman, seconded by W. Williams, 

"That the words 'at least' be deleted from 

the motion." 

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L. Freiman felt that a firm statement was preferable to eliminate 

possibilities of applications not being processed, but B. Wilson said 

that the effect of the motion was to provide the student with the best 

counselling. 

Moved by A. Lachlan, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That the previous question now be put." 

Question was called on the previous question, and a vote taken. 

MOTION ON PREVIOUS QUESTION 

CARRIED 

Question was called on the amendment to delete 'at least,' and 

a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

Amendment was moved by T. Mallinson, seconded by S. Drache, 

"To substitute 'well before' in place of 

'at least 12 months prior to. '" 

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Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

7 in favor 

13 opposed 

Motion was made by J. Wheatley, seconded by A. Lachlan to 

divide the question, and as there was no objection, the motion was 

divided. 

Vote was undertaken on the first portion, 

"That Senate approve that the age of mature 

students be reduced to 23 years of age.." 

MOTION CARRIED 

Vote was undertaken on the second portion, 

"All non-matriculated applicants intending 

to take advantage of this admission pro- 

cedure are strongly advised to communicate 

with the University at least. 12 months 

prior to the expected date of admission." 

MOTION CARRIED 

Concern was expressed as to the meaning of non-matriculant. 

K. Gilbert enquired if the usual two-semester time lag was applicable 

in this instance, and the Chairman advised that it was the intention 

to put the regulations into effect as soon as possible. The Secretary 

of Senate was of the opinion that the regulations could be effected 

for the entry of students into the Summer semester, 1972. G. Basham 

requested that an explanation should be included in the regulations 

as to the intent of the 12 months advance notice, counselling and 

course selection, and he was assured by the Chairman that this would 

be done, that appropriate editorial changes would be made, and a 

report would be submitted to. Senate. 

2. Paper S.71-142 - Provision of Alternates for the Senate Appeals 

Board 

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by D. Birch, 

"That Senate approve the proposal for changing 

the alternate system of the Senate Appeals Board, 

as set forth in Paper S.71-142." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

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6.

REPORTS OF FACULTIES AND DIVISIONS 

There were no reports of Faculties or Divisions. 

7.

OTHER BUSINESS 

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1.

Notices of Motion 

There were no notices of motion. 

2.

Date of Next Meetin 

It was noted that the next meeting of Senate is scheduled for 

Monday, January 10, 1972. 

3.

Other Items 

Paper S.71-143 - Convocation Ceremonies and Convocation 1972 

The Chairman noted that this was the next item on the agenda as 

rearranged. He conveyed the regrets of the Chancellor, Chairman of 

the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees, who was unable to attend the 

meeting of Senate due to illness, and asked that a member of the 

Committee speak on behalf of the Chancellor and present the recommen- 

dations of the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees. 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by K. Gilbert, 

"That Senate approve that Convocation ceremonies 

be continued, and that they be held on campus." 

Rieckhoff explained that the results of the questionnaire, which 

had been distributed as a result of the charges by Senate to the Senate 

Committee on Honorary Degrees, had been tabulated and attached to Paper 

S.71-143, and it was the consensus that there had been a good response 

resulting in an overwhelming vote in favor of continuing the Convocation 

ceremony on campus, substantiated by 50-60 pages of comment by individuals. 

Although G. Basham commended the Committee for their compilation of 

the statistics, he felt that the results of the questionnaire could not 

be validated unless students were invited to attend and participate in 

the meetings of the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees. 

Rieckhoff 

responded, stating that student participation could not be considered 

wide consultation, but that all students had been given the opportunity 

to complete the questionnaire, as had all Convocation members and all. 

members of faculty, and therefore there was no question that the Committee 

had addressed itself to wide consultation. 

D. Sullivan offered the criticism that there had been no investiga- 

tion into possible alternatives to the existing type of function, nor had 

the question of charging fees to graduating students, which he said was 

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common practice in other universities, been examined. K. Rieckhoff replied 

that the consensus pointed to the fact that the Convocation cost in rela- 

tion to the overall University budget was minimal, and the Secretary of 

Senate added that it was very difficult to estimate the actual cost of the 

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ceremony as other factors entered into the picture, such as annual clean- 

up, and the distribution of degree parchments, however distributed. 

Regarding alternatives to the currently featured Convocation ceremony, 

K. Rieckhoff advised that the Committee had discussed possible improve- 

ments, such as Faculty sponsored receptions following the formal ceremony, 

but as yet there had been no clearly formed alternatives. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by D. Baird, 

"That Senate approve that the theme for 

Convocation for 1972 be 'Man and Intellec- 

tual Achievement."' 

Moved by W. Williams, seconded by 

Birch, 

"That Motion 2 of Paper S.71-143 be 

returned to the Closed Session of 

Senate." 

W. Williams was of the opinion that the theme related closely to 

selection of individuals to be considered as honorary degree recipients. 

Opposition to this theory was expressed by A. Lachlan and D. Sullivan. 

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sQuestion was called on the motion to debate Motion 2 in the 

Closed Session of Senate, and a vote taken. 

MOTION 

CARRIED

8 in favor 

7 opposed 

Rhodes Scholarship 

Moved by 

Birch, seconded by J. Wheatley, 

"That Senate convey to Wilf Wedman its 

warmest congratulations upon his selection 

as recipient of the Rhodes Scholarship, 

the first for a student from this University." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION 

CARRIED

4. Confidential Matters 

The meeting recessed briefly at 11:10 p.m. prior to moving into 

Closed Session. 

H. N. Evans 

Secretary 