DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF MEETING OF SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
HELD MONDAY, AUGUST 7,
1972, 3172
ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING,
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OPEN SESSION
PRESENT: ?
Strand, K.
Chairman
Allen, D. I.
Barlow, J. S.
Representing S. Aronoff
Beirne, B. P.
Birch, D. R.
Brown, R. C.
Copes, P.
Cote, P. T.
Dawson, A. J.
Doherty, P. M.
Gilbert, K. L.
Jamieson, D. H.
Jennings, R. E.
Kissner, R. F.
Lincoln, N. J.
Representing D. H. Sullivan
MacDonald, C. W.
Representing D. A. Baird
MacPherson, A.
O'Connell, N.
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Rieckhoff, K. E.
Salter, J. H.
Seager, J. W.
Wheatley, J.
Williams, W. E.
Wilson, B. G.
Evans, H. N.
Secretary
Norsworthy, R.
Recording Secretary
ABSENT: ?
Bradley, R. D.
Caple, K. P.
Eliot Hurst, M. E.
Emmott, A. H.
Hodge, F. D.
Hollibaugh, A. L.
Lardner, R. W.
Munro, J. M.
Nair, K. K.
Reid, W. D.
Robinson, N.
Sutherland, G. A.
Swangard, E. M.
Wagner, P. L.
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1.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as distributed.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Open Session of July 10, 1972 were approved
as circulated.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
K. Rieckhoff noted that a report was to be provided on Continuing
Education, and enquired whether this was available. The Academic Vice-
President indicated that he expected to receive the report during the
current week.
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
There was no report from the Chairman.
5.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Academic Planning Committee
Paper S.72-88 - Reorganization of the Faculty of Education
a) Changes in Undergraduate Courses and Programs - Appendix A
Senate was requested to approve a number of items, as set forth
in Paper S.72-88, Appendix A.
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by A. Dawson,
"Motion A - Definitions of Majors and Minors in
the B.Ed. Degree - That Majors and Minors within
the B.Ed. Degree, including prerequisites, be as
approved by Senate on the recommendations of the
Faculty of Education and the Departments con-
cerned. (Note - Interim Procedures - Students
may complete the degree under regulations in
effect at the time they declare their major and/
or minors, or under regulations in effect at the
time of graduation.)"
K. Rieckhoff referred to the Interim Procedures, noting that
Majors and Minors are to be as approved by Senate on the recommendations
of the Faculty of Education and the Departments concerned. He referred
to earlier difficulties encountered by the Faculty of Education in
negotiating with other Departments concerning Majors, and wished to
ensure that procedures would be appropriate to resolve problems. He
. was concerned about the role of the Departments vis-a-vis that of
the Faculty of Education and the submission of recommendations to
Senate. In the event that the Departments and the Faculty of Education
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agree difficulties would not arise. In the event that the Departments
and the Faculty of Education do not agree question would remain as to
method of resolution. D. Birch indicated that there was a joint res-
ponsibility, and hopefully there would be resolution prior to presenta-
tion to Senate, but if there was no resolution the matter would be
debated at Senate. The Academic Planning Committee assumed that the
Departments would develop their recommendation on Majors, that the
Faculty of Education would respond, and hopefully there would be resol-
ution before submission to Senate.
W. Williams raised questions pertaining to the appointment of an
Associate Dean, a Centre for Curriculum Development, and Program
Directors. B. Wilson and D. Birch indicated that actions in respect
of an Associate Dean and the Curriculum Centre are not proposed at this
time, that much further developmental work would be required for ap-
propriate consideration of the question, but the data had been provided
as an indication of possible directional lines within the Faculty.
B. Wilson considered the Program Director as a type of mini-Chairman,
noting that the Faculty of Education does not have Departments.
Vote was undertaken on Motion A.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by A. Dawson,
"Motion B - Definition of Education Minors -
That there be two classes of Education Minors.
The Faculty of Education will provide coherent
minor programs in special areas of education.
Specific series of courses are defined by the
Faculty. A student may, however, choose a
coherent set of courses for a general minor,
subject to approval by the Director of Under-
graduate Programs. In each case 14-18 semester
hours of course work numbered 300 and above
are required of which at least 8 semester hours
must be from courses offered by the Faculty of
Education. (Note - Procedures - Proposals for
a series of minors in special areas of education
will be developed in the Faculty of Education
and brought forward through SCUS to Senate for
approval. Students not enrolled in special
minor programs will complete general minors.)"
D. Birch noted that the requirements for the Minor Programs in
special areas of Education are the same, and that the coherent sequences
are to be brought forward to Senate for approval.
Vote was undertaken on Motion B.
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MOTION CARRIED
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Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by D. Birch,
"Motion C - Revision of Degree Requirements
- That a major or a minor in a field not
commonly taught in British Columbia schools
may only be taken in combination with a minor
in a field that is commonly taught."
K. Rieckhoff asked for an explanation of the intent of the motion,
and D. Birch made reference to the method at the University of British
Columbia and the method now proposed at Simon Fraser University. The
intent is to provide for a substantial minor area giving protection to
the student as well as providing opportunities for innovation at this
institution.
Vote was undertaken on Motion C.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by R. Brown,
"Motion D - Revised Course Descriptions -
That the courses listed in pages 7 and 8
and described in the attached supporting
documents be approved:
Course Number and Title
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Discontinue
Ed.220-3 - Psychological Perspectives
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Ed.201-3,
on Contemporary Educational Problems ?
Spring 73-1
Ed.230-3 - Philosophical Perspectives Ed.202-3,
on Contemporary Educational Problems
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Spring 73-1
Ed.240-3 - Social Perspectives on
Contemporary Educational Problems
Ed.401-8 - Introduction to Classroom
Teaching
Ed.402-7 - Studies of Educational
Theory and Practice
Ed.404-0 - Semester in Residence
Ed.405-15 - Teaching Semester
Ed.421-4 - Learning & Evaluation
Ed.422-4 - Learning Disabilities
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Course Number and Title
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Discontinue
Ed.423-4 - Analysis of Teaching
Ed.429-4 - Research for the Classroom
Teacher
Ed .431-4
Concepts
Ed . 435-4
Theory C
Ed.437-4
- Analysis of Educational ?
Ed.434-5,
Spring 73-1
- Educational Theory and
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Ed.435-5,
itic1sm ?
Fall 72-3
- Ethics and Education
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Ed.436-5,
Spring 73-1
Ed.441-4 - Cultural Differences
and Education
Ed.442-4 - Contemporary Issues in ?
Ed.432-5,
World Education ?
Spring 73-1
Ed.461-4 - Trends and Developments
in Educational Practice
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Ed.462-4 - Environmental Education
(Outdoor Education)
Ed.463-4 - Educational Media
Ed.464-4 - Early Childhood Education
Ed-465-4 - Children's Literature
Ed.471-4 - Curriculum Development -
Theory and Application
Ed.472-4 - Designs for Learning -
English and Language Arts
Ed.473-4 - Designs for Learning -
Reading
Ed.474-4 - Designs for Learning -
Social Sciences
Ed.475-4 - Designs for Learning -
Mathematics
Ed.476-4 - Designs for Learning -
Natural Sciences
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Course Number and Title ?
Discontinue
Ed.477-4 - Designs for Learning -
Art
Ed.478-4 - Designs for Learning -
Music
Ed.479-4 - Designs for Learning -
Physical Education
Ed.484-8 - Curriculum Studies
Ed.485-15 - Curriculum Studies
Ed.486-4 - Special Topics
Ed.487-4 - Special Topics
Ed.489-4 - Experimental Courses
Ed.490-2 - Directed
Study
Ed.498-18, 499-15,
Spring 73-1
Ed.491-2
- Directed Study
Ed.498-18, 499-15,
Spring 73-1
Ed.492-4
- Directed
Study
Ed.498-18, 499-15,
Spring 73-1
Ed.493-4 - Directed Study
Ed.498-18, 499-15,
Spring 73-1
Ed.494-4 -
Directed
Study
Ed.498-18, 499-15,
Spring 73-1
Ed.495-3 -
Directed
Reading -
Ed.498-18, 499-15,
Honors
Spring 73-1
In addition to those indicated above to be
discontinued, the following courses are to
be discontinued: Ed.331-3 as of Fall 72-3;
Ed.433-5 as of Fall 72-3; Ed.440-5 as of
Spring 73-1; Ed.481-5 as of Spring 73-1."
K. Rieckhoff expressed unease at parts of the proposal and felt
that there was not enough explanation provided to permit Senate to
fully consider some items. He referred to Education 220, noting that
it was formerly Education 201, and identified that only three persons
were listed to teach the course. He believed that not full use was
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being made of the talents of others at the University capable of teaching
this course, and was not sure of the competency of the individuals listed
to teach this course. He referred also to Education 240, and noted that
C. Smith was shown as the resource. The course was in Sociology, and he
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felt there were other resources available for this work. He considered
that the use of only one individual as shown would prevent the offering
of the course at appropriate times or, alternatively would run the
professor ragged. With reference to Education 463, he noted that only
E. Wong was shown, but that there was a whole Communications Studies Group
who surely could work in this area. He was concerned that the Faculty of
Education was spreading Itself too thinly. He expressed deep concern at
the proposals relating to Education 490, 491, 492, 493 and 494, all of
which were entitled Directed Study. He felt that these courses were too
open and that the previous courses which they were replacing had proven
to be too open. He did not believe that the Directed Studies courses
should refer to a whole class, but that this had been done In the past
and that a very wide range of offerings had been made without Senate
clearly understanding that this was to be done.
D. Birch responded, expressing dissatisfaction with the method of
approach used by K. Rieckhoff. With reference to Education 220, all
three persons listed are trained and have held posts at other institu-
tions in the specific area of work, some handling work at much senior
levels. He noted that George Smith had originally been hired by this
University to specifically carry out the work In Education 240. Insofar
as Directed Studies courses are concerned, the intent of the Faculty of
Education is to unpack the work formerly given in Education 498-18 and
499-15 in order that the offerings will be much clearer to all. It is
true that courses have been used In the past for various topics, but
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that these were being much more clearly shown in the new structure and
that is one of the reasons why so many coursesnow directly appear.
W. Williams raised questions concerning courses, Education 484 through
494 inclusive. He noted that Education 486 and Education 487 are both
entitled Special Topics, that they look identical, and wished to know why
there was proliferation, and courses are vaguely worded, such as Education
490 through 494, Directed Studies. He was particularly concerned that
there were no answers given in Section 3. B. of the supporting papers
concerning a number of courses.
D. Birch referred to the need for flexibility, and that the two
numbers were provided to take care of computer aspects. R. Brown drew
attention to the fact that the History Department had a large number of
courses entitled in much the same fashion, with vague terminology.
D. Birch gave some indication of the types of topics that would be
considered. He referred to the current semester in which courses were
being taught by C. Truax and S. Ashton Warner, very competent persons
brought in for this session. Special Topics courses give opportunity
for the faculty to respond in terms of its expertise to legitimate student
demand. He noted that in the field of education there could be very broad
ranges of topics appropriately covered.
R. Kissner expressed concern at what he considered empire building,
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referring to Education 422 and its relationship to the BSF/Communications
Studies Group. He felt it would be desirable to have knowledge of the
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Communications Studies proposals before dealing further with these
items. Motion was made by R. Kissner and K. Rieckhoff to table
Motion D discussion until the September meeting. R. Brown indicated
that R. Harper, Chairman of the BSF/CS Group, had negotiated the
position in respect of Education 422 with the Faculty of Education,
and D. Birch indicated there had been significant discussion and
correspondence relating to this item, and in particular, the BSF/CS
Group had requested that the Faculty of Education provide this
offering, making it available also to the students of the other Group.
R. Kissner indicated he wished to withdraw his motion, and the Chairman
noted that no motion to postpone or table had been formally put before
the body. There had been some confusion concerning the nature of the
motion originally desired.
B. Wilson noted the concern about the non—clearly specified
courses, with the same type of problem identified in History and a
number of other Departments, and felt that this was not an entirely
satisfactory approach, but that the overall problem likely should be
referred to SCUS for investigation and report rather than to attempt
to deal with a single component of the University. He noted that
Education 201 and Education 202 had specifically been given by Senate
to the Faculty of Education and not to the BSF/CS Group.
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K. Rieckhoff felt that although Departments may have practiced
bad habits with Special Topics courses, that this does not make the
practice desirable and that it should be stopped now. He indicated
that he was prepared to support a number of the proposals and that he
was prepared to go along with a number of the proposals and with some
of the items under discussion if detailed information were put in the
record. He felt that this was particularly necessary for the Directed
Study courses and that answers to question 3. B on the proposal forms
would be desirable.
D. Jamieson believed that strong charges had been made against
the Faculty of Education, that it could provide the necessary informa-
tion to refute a number of the statements made, and that it should
have this opportunity. On these grounds he felt that a tabling motion
would be in order. He therefore moved that the Item be tabled until
the next Senate meeting, during which time the Faculty of Education can
bring forward answers to the points which have been raised during this
discussion. The Chairman indicated that the wording presented problems
as it involved a motion to table, but set a date, and he was not sure
whether the desire was for a motion to table or a motion to postpone.
He noted that a motion to table was undebatable, whereas a motion to
postpone to a given date was debatable, but only in terms of propriety
of postponement.
Moved by D. Jamieson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That Motion D. be tabled."
MOTION TO TABLE FAILED
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Discussion continued with A. MacPherson sharing some of the
concern expressed by K. Rieckhoff on Special Topics, as he felt that
these courses had been used at times for unusual academic enterprises.
He believed that the whole question of Special Topics, Directed
Studies and Directed Readings requires investigation, including how
many such courses can be used for the degree. K. Strand drew attention
to the fact that Education 486, 487 and 489, as set forth in the sup-
porting papers, will not be offered prior to Summer 73-2. In response
to a question, he indicated that the courses shown on the blue paper
would constitute, if approved, all of the courses at the undergraduate
level available to the Faculty of Education.
R. Brown expressed concern about an approach which would inhibit
the Faculty of Education by application of new rulings which had not been
set out in advance and which would not have applied to proposals put for-
ward at anyeariler stages by other Departments. He noted that in the
preparation of proposals from his Division that considerable difficulty
was encountered from time to time through this type of approach. Basic-
ally reference would be made to the various proposals as outlined in
the University calendar, and similar principles and formats would be
followed. However, when these items come up for review at various
levels, many differing questions would be asked, with indication of
desire to change the rules of the game. He believed, that there was
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unfairness in such an approach, and that what was required was an appro-
priate review, with instructions then issued which would be followed in
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terms of submissions to be made. He then commented that in the various
Departments there were surely one or two areas in which experimental
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functions of the University. He noted that there were only three special
courses in the proposal and that a student is limited to utilizing not
more than two towards the degree, and felt that these constraints were
sufficient.
P. Doherty enquired of the Academic Vice-President as to procedures
which could be used to prevent abuse of Directed Studies courses.
B. Wilson responded that originally there had obviously been considerable
faith that offerings would be reasonable, but that it now seems clear
that some types of definitions are needed such as the level of the
student and his cumulative average. One must guard against having too
many restrictions as then flexibility would disappear, but there must
be reasonable balance between flexibility and appropriate offerings and
standards. He felt the matter needed study by SCIJS.
I. Allen indicated that he was Chairman of a sub-committee of SCUS
and SUAB working on this and other topics. He noted also that the
Faculty of Education had been directed to review all of its programs
and that this had been done. Previously many offerings were given
under umbrella labelled courses such as Special Topics, but that it had
proven difficult to communicate with students and others concerning
courses. For this reason the Faculty had deliberately broken Out its
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offerings as shown in the submission. The Faculty also needed flexibility
and hence it was requesting the two Special Topics courses. In the case
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of Directed Studies it had been recognized that there were difficulties
in the large credit block process and that, therefore, these had been
broken into smaller packages to give opportunity for some careful
scrutiny, care, and control.
P. Copes noted the need for flexibility, but was also concerned
that there not be frivolity. He suggested that there could be a
requirement for a report to the Vice-President's Office on Special
Topics given and on Directed Studies. R. Brown felt that it was the
responsibility of the Dean to know what is being done within Depart-
ments and that it would prove harder in future for Departments to be
irresponsible. W. Williams felt that Senate should continue to exercise
carefully its power of scrutiny, and referred to Education 489, noting
that there is no answer to Item 3. B on the support paper. The course
is experimental. He wondered how large the Faculty of Education is and
what the ratio of unspecified courses to faculty members might be. He
did not feel he could support such proposals.
Amendment was moved by W. Williams, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That courses E.486-4, Ed.487-4, Ed.489-4,
Ed.490-2, Ed.491-2, Ed.492-4, Ed.493-4,
Ed.494-4 and Ed.495-3 be deleted."
P. Doherty opposed the amendment, felt that scrutiny should rest
• with the Dean, that Senate should not deal only with the Faculty of
Education on such an important topic, and referred to the offerings
in History of a like kind.
In response to a question, the Chairman noted that if these courses
were deleted then Ed.498-18 and Ed.499-15 would continue under the motion
as made.
I. Allen opposed the amendment on the grounds that if passed it
would defeat the very desirable steps taken by the Faculty of Education
to break out its courses for closer scrutiny and control.
A. MacPherson wondered if there was possibility of Senate being
informed on who is teaching the courses and what is contained in the
various Special Topics and Directed Studies courses across the University.
D. Birch was not sure whether the report from SCUS should first be
received or whether a report should now be required, and gave notice that
he was prepared to make motion requiring a report.
Vote was undertaken on the amendment to delete.
AMENDMENT TO DELETE FAILED
Vote was then undertaken on the main Motion D.
MOTION CARRIED
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Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by D. Birch,
"That Senate waive the normal two semester
time lag requirement, to permit the offering
of new or changed courses authorized above
by the Faculty of Education in the most
suitable semester."
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by D. Birch,
"That Deans of Faculties and Divisions
report on topics being covered under
Special Topics and Directed Studies
courses during the Fall semester 72-3,
with report to be available at the
October meeting of Senate."
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
b) Changes in Graduate CottrsesandPrOgranrs - Appendix B
Senate was requested to approve changes in the graduate courses,
as set forth in Paper S.72-88, Appendix B - Faculty of Education
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Graduate Courses and Programs.
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by D. Birch,
"That eleven new courses be instituted:
Education 813-5 - Organizational Theory
and Analysis in Education;
Education 814-5. - Research and Development
Strategies in Education;
Education 815-5 - The Economics and
Financing of Education;
Education 816-5 - Developing Educational
Programs;
Education 817-5 - The Political and Social
Environment of Public Education;
Education 818-5 - Administrative Leadership
of Educational Personnel;
Education 819-5 - Studies in Teacher-Student
Interaction and Curriculum Development;
Education 820-5 - Educational Objectives
and Teaching Strategies;
Education 821-5 - Educational Theory and
Classroom Applications;
Education 822
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Practice;
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Education 823-5 - Recent Developments in
Curriculum and Instruction in an Individual
Teaching Specialty."
MOTION CARRIED
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Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by J. Wheatley,
"That course numbers and titles be provided
for field work:
Education 811-5
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Education 812-5
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Work II."
NOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by I. Allen,
"That two special project courses be-
instituted:
Education 881-5
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Education 882-5
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Special Project II."
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Risckhoff,
"That the first paragraph under Program
Development on page 113 of the 197273
calendar be revised to read as follows:
The requirements for the M.A. (Education)
or M.Sc. (Education) degrees are either:-
(1) If a thesis is chosen, a -minimum of
thirty semester hours of graduate work
divided among course work (at least ten
semester hours), field work if desired
(not to exceed ten semester hours):, and the
thesis (ten semester hours); -OR (2) If
special projects are chosen in lieu of a
thesis, a minimum of fortY. semester hours
of graduate work divided among course work.
(at least twenty semester hours), field
work if desired (not to exceed ten
semester hours), and special projects
(ten semester hours)."
MOTION CARfiED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the following courses be deleted
Education 801-5 - Selected Problems in
Elementary Education;
Education 802-5 - Selected Problems in
Secondary Education;
Education 803-5 - Selected Problems in
School Organization;
SPF 898-10 - Thesis."
NOTION CARRIED
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2. Senate Graduate Studies Committee
Paper S.72-89 - Changes in the Graduate Program in Economics &
Commerce
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the changes to the Graduate Program
in Economics & Commerce, as set forth in
Paper S.72-89, be approved:
1.
Economics 838-5 (Topics in Econometrics)
and Economics 853-5 (Economic History of
North America) to be starred indicating
that these courses will normally be
offered at least once a year.
2.
Economics 831-5 (Mathematical Economics)
and Economics 832-5 (Activity Analysis)
to be dropped from the starred list
presently in the calendar.
3. Drop the following courses from the
calendar:
Economics 802-5 (Consumer Economics)
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Economics 803-5 (Welfare Economics)
Economics 804-5 (Theory of the Firm)
Economics 864-5 (Agriculture in
Economic Development)
Economics 893-5 (Antitrust Policy)
4. The following fields presently listed to
be dropped from the areas in which
qualifying examinations for the Ph.D.
will be offered:
Mathematical Economics
Public Finance.
5.
That the course requirements for the M.A.
degree are as follows:
a)
all M.A. candidates are required to
take one of Economics 800-5 or 801-5; one
of Economics 805-5, 806-5, or 810-5.
b)
demonstrate competence in Analytical
Economics and Quantitative Methods."
MOTION CARRIED
3. Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board
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Paper S.72-90 - Course Challenge
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rleckhoff,
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1. "That the present system of Course Challenge
be adopted on a continuing basis.
2.
That a performance equivalent to a grade of
C or higher in the course be required for a
successful Course Challenge.
3.
That departments be free to hold Course
Challenge examinations during the semester
after the formal period of registration for
Course Challenge. (As previously, the result
of the challenge must be submitted to the
Registrar on or before the last day for sub-
mission of regular grades for the course.)
4.
That students not be permitted to challenge
courses they have previously failed at Simon
Fraser University."
MOTION CARRIED
4. Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
1. Paper S.72-91 - Double Major Programs
Senate was requested to approve the recognition of Double Major
Programs as set forth in Paper S.72-91.
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
A.
"That Senate formally approve the recognition
of a double major program, with entry of both
majors completed to appear on transcripts.
B.
That the student electing a double major be
required to complete at least 28 hours of
upper division courses in each of the two
subjects in which majors are to be claimed.
The subject matter to be taken for each
major will be defined by the Department
concerned subject to approval by the Faculty
and by Senate, as in current practice.
C.
That the student electing a double major be
required to complete (.i) the lower division
requirements for each of the major subjects
selected, and (ii) all other requirements of
the departments concerned in which he takes
majors, and (iii) the requirements of the
Faculty in which he will receive his degree.
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the Bachelor's Degree awarded will be determined
according to the Faculty for which all require-
ments have been met or, if the requirements of
more than one Faculty have been met, then from
whichever one Faculty the student selects."
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Notes 1, 2, and 3 of Paper S.72-91 form
part of the calendar entry:
1.
For the requirement of at least 28 hours of
upper division courses in each of two subjects
the student cannot use the same upper division
course for formal credit toward both majors.
One course might fulfill "content" requirements
of two related areas but in such a case additional
replacement credits in upper division work satis-
factory to one of the Departments must be taken
in one of the subjects to fulfill overall credit
requirements for the majors. At the lower division
level a single course could fulfill both content
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and credit requirements as a prerequisite but no
course can carry double credit value towards total
credits needed for a degree.
2.
Students are cautioned to refer carefully to overall
requirements of the Faculties and Divisions of the
University for degree requirements, as the require-
ments for a specific degree must be fulfilled. If
in doubt seek advice from the Office of the Dean,
or from Departmental Advisors, or from the Academic
Advice Centre. Note that some Departments require
specific prerequisite courses for entry to some
upper level courses, and some Faculties require
completion of a minimum number of upper division
courses taken during the upper levels of study to
fulfill degree conditions. Some Faculties require
completion of a minimum number of credits within
that Faculty to qualify for a degree. In some
instances, therefore, a student for a double major
involving subjects in more than one Faculty may
require more than 120 semester hours to fulfill the
requirements of the General Degree with two majors.
3.
A student who may have elected a double major degree
program may change decision to graduate with a single
major and may do so provided the normal requirements
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for the single major and requirements for the
Faculty concerned have been fulfilled. Notifi-
cation of such changes should be filed with the
Departments concerned and the Office of the
Registrar."
MOTION CARRIED
2. Paper S.72-92 - Major-Minor Programs
Senate was requested to approve the introduction of Major-Minor
Programs as set forth in Paper S.72-92.
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
A.
"That Senate formally approve the introduction
of major-minor programs with entry of both major
and minor completed to appear on transcripts.
B.
That the student electing a major-minor program
be required to complete at least 28 hours of upper
division courses in the subject in which a major
is to be claimed and at least 14-18 hours of upper
division credit in the subject in which a minor is
to be claimed. (a) The subject matter to be taken
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for the major will be defined by the Department
concerned subject to approval by the Faculty and
by Senate, as in current practice. (b) The subject
matter to be taken for the minor, and the establish-
ment of the number and nature of lower division
requirements will be determined by the Department of
the minor or the appropriate program committee in
the Division of General Studies, subject to approval
by the Faculty or Division and by Senate, as in
current practice.
C.
That the student electing a major-minor program be
required to complete (1) the lower division require-
ments for the major subject selected, and (ii) all
other requirements of the department concerned in
which he takes a major, and (iii) the lower division
requirements and upper division requirements for the
minor selected, and (iv) the requirements of the
Faculty in which he will receive his degree.
D.
That upon successful completion of the program the
Bachelor's Degree awarded will be determined accord-
ing to the Faculty in which the major has been
completed, with fulfillment of all requirements of
the Faculty."
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MOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That notes 1, 2, and 3 of Paper S.72-92 form
part of the calendar entry:
1. For the requirement of at least 28 hours of upper
division courses in the major subject and of 14-18
hours of upper division courses in the minor
subject the student cannot use the same upper
division course for formal credit toward both major
and minor. One course might fulfill "content"
requirements of two related areas but in such a
case additional replacement credits in upper
division work satisfactory to one of the Departments
or program committees must be taken in one of the
subjects to fulfill overall credit requirements for
the major plus minor. At the lower division level
a single course could fulfill both content and
credit requirements as a prerequisite but no course
can carry double credit value towards total credits
needed for a degree. However note that, in a
number of combinations possible in the BA or BGS
degrees at the lower division or upper division
levels (since many usable courses for both of these
degrees are offered through the Faculty of Arts),
there are certain constraints on multiple usage of
• ? both lower and upper division courses.
2.
Students are cautioned to refer carefully to overall
requirements of the Faculties and Divisions of the
University for degree requirements, as the require-
ments for a specific degree must be fulfilled. If
in doubt seek advice from the Office of the Dean,
or from Departmental Advisors, or from the Academic
Advice Centre. Note that some Departments require
specific prerequisite courses for entry to some upper
level courses, and some Faculties require completion
of a minimum number of upper division courses taken
in the-upper levels of study to fulfill degree con-
ditions. Some Faculties require completion of a
minimum number of credits within the Faculty to
qualify for a degree. In some instances, therefore,
a student for a major-minor involving subjects in more
than one Faculty or Division may require more than 120
semester hours to fulfill the requirements of the
General Degree with a major-minor.
3.
A student who may have elected a major-minor degree
program may change decision to graduate with a major
only and may do so provided the normal requirements
for the major and requirements for the Faculty con-
cerned have been fulfilled. Notification of such
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changes should be filed with the Departments concerned
and the Office of the Registrar."
MOTION CARRIED
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3. Paper S.72-93 - Faculty of Arts - Changes to Calendar Entry of
the General Degree and the Honors Degree
Moved by N. Lincoln, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve the changes to the Faculty
of Arts calendar entry recommended by that
Faculty and by SCUS, as set forth in Paper S.72-93:
Under General Program, Upper Levels
Current Wording ?
Recommended Change
2.
At least 15 must be in ?
2.
courses outside the
major subject area.
(These may include lower
division courses.)
3.
No more than 15 hours of 3.
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electives taken in Groups
C and/or D may be used
for credit toward the
degree.
At least 15 semester hours
must be in upper and/or
lower division courses
outside the major subject
area except in those cases
where a student is enrolled
in an approved double major,
joint major, joint honors
or major/minor program.
No more than 15 semester
hours taken in Group C and/or
D may be used for credit to-
ward the degree except in
those cases where a student
is enrolled in an approved
degree program involving two
or more Faculties such as a
double major, joint major,
joint honors or major/minor
degree program.
Similarly under Honors Program, Upper Levels
Current Wording
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Recommended Change
2.
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At least 15 must be in
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2.
courses outside the major
subject area. (These may
include lower division
courses.)
At least 15 semester hours
must be in upper and/or lower
division courses outside the
major subject area except in
those cases where a student is
enrolled in an approved double
major, joint major, joint honors
or major/minor program.
3.
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No more than 15
of electives ta
. Groups C and/or
used for credit
the degree.
hours ?
3.
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No more than 15 semester hours
en in ?
taken in Group C and/or D may
D may be
?
be used for credit toward the
toward ?
degree except in those cases where
a student is enrolled in an ap-
proved degree program involving
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two or more Faculties such as
a double major, joint major,
joint honors or major/minor
degree program."
MOTION CARRIED
6.
REPORTS OF FACULTIES AND DIVISIONS
There were no reports of Faculties or Divisions.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
1.
Notice 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, September 11, 1972, at 7:30 p.m.
3.
Other Items
There were no other Items.
4. Confidential Matters
The meeting recessed briefly at 9:32 p.m. prior to moving into
Closed Session.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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