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DRAFT UNTIL APPRQVEDBY SENATE
MINUTES OF MEETING OF SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
HELD MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1972, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
PRESENT: ?
Strand, K.
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Chairman
Aronoff, S.
Baird, D. A.
Beirne, B. P.
Birch, D. R.
Bradley, R. D.
Brown, R. C.
Copes, P.
Cote, P. T.
Dawson, A. J.
Doherty, P. M.
Eliot Hurst, M. E.
Emmott, A. H.
Gilbert, K. L.
Jamieson, D. H.
Kissner, R. F.
Lardner, R. W.
Lincoln, N. J.
MacPherson, A.
Munro, J. M.
Nair, K. K.
O'Connell, M. S.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Seager, J. W.
Swangard, E. M.
Weinberg, H.
Wheatley, J.
Williams, W. E.
Wilson, B. G.
Evans, H.M. ?
Secretary
Meyers, D. A.
Norsworthy, R.
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Recording Secretary
ABSENT: ?
Caple, K. P.
Hollibaugh, A. L.
Reid, W. D.
Robinson, N.
Salter, J. H.
Sutherland, G. A.
Wagner, P. L.
IN ATTENDANCE: R.J.C. Harper
M. P. Hindley
T. J. Nallinson
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1. a) APPROVAL OF AGENDA
K. Gilbert asked permission to place an item on the agenda
relating to student opposition to a split in the PSA Department,
and the Chairman advised that he would recognize the question
under Item 7 of the agenda.
The agenda was then approved as circulated.
b) PAPER S. 72-127 - MOTION RE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES
The Chairman stated that the covering memorandum on Paper
S.72-128 was self-explanatory in that there was a request for
suspension of the rules, without comment on the merits of the
proposal. It was noted that a two-thirds majority vote was re-
quired.
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by R. Kissner,
"That Senate suspend the rule that suspension
of the rules is non-debatable."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION FAILED
12 in favor
9 opposed
Moved by H. Weinberg, seconded by R. Kissner,
"That Senate suspend its rule that interferes
with photography/taping for the Open Session
of November 6, 1972 to permit of photography/
taping as requested during debate on the
Communication Studies proposal."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION FAILED
16 in favor
10 opposed
(2/3 majority vote
required)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Open Session of October 2, 1972 were
approved as distributed.
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3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
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4. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
1. Paper S.72-125 - Report - Division of Continuing Education
The Chairman noted that this paper had been included on the
agenda as requested at the last meeting of Senate, and B. Wilson
added that the Academic Planning Committee would be discussing
Continuing Education at its meeting later this week, and that a
report will be forthcoming from the Committee to Senate for its
debate at either the December or January meeting. K. Rieckhoff
and S. Aronoff pointed out omissions in Paper S.72-125, and were
informed that a complete document would be presented in due course.
In particular the meaning of the single asterisk in the table on
page 5 is required, and the section VIII which has been omitted
is required.
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Academic Planning Committee
I. Paper S.72-126, A, B - Communication Studies Proposal
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rleckhoff,
Motion 1. "That Senate approve and recommend to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in Paper
. S.72-126, 72-126A and 72-126B, the estab-
lishment of a Department of Communication
Studies, with effect from September 1, 1973."
R. Brown requested permission to invite resource people who
represented proponents of the proposal to contribute to the dis-
cussion. As there was no objection, Professors R.J.C. Harper,
M. P. Hindley, and T. J. Mallinson joined the assembly. (A docu-
ment earlier distributed by Dr. Mallinson is attached as S.72-126,
Appendix A.)
B. Wilson drew attention of Senate to two specific paragraphs
in the paper which he stated set the scene for the administrative
structure of the program, viz:
"The program has two major emphases. The study of communication
media and its impact on social change; and the study of interper-
sonal communication. It will be particularly useful for students
interested in media studies (application, effects, social usage, etc.)
or in the application of communication processes in various other
fields.
This dual emphasis is responsible for the development of a rather
unique program structure. There is the normal core of courses offered
within the Department, but there is much greater than ordinary reliance
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upon the offerings of related disciplines. This reflects the interdis-
ciplinary nature of communication and our recognition that a strong
background in these disciplines is an integral part of our program.
For example, the Department will offer courses dealing with the media
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of human communication, but the study of particular messages and their
quality will be left to others (Arts, English, Mathematics, etc.)."
D. Jamieson felt that the proposal duplicated courses offered in
English, Sociology, Anthropology and Linguistics and combined them
with technology which might better be the responsibility of a School
of Technology rather than a university. T. Mallinson replied that
there was technological orientation, but the departments which had
been interviewed were satisfied with the proposal as presented.
At the request of K. Rieckhoff, R. Brown outlined the two year
history of discussions with the Faculty of Education, ad hoc committee
of the Academic Planning Committee, individual departments, the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies, the Senate Graduate Studies Com-
mittee, and the Academic Planning Committee, and noted that the document
was now forwarded to Senate with a recommendation for approval by the
Academic Planning Committee.
At this point H. Weinberg commented that Motions 2 and 3 of Paper
S.72-126, A and B appeared to incorporate the structure and should be
encompassed in the discussion. As there was no objection, the follow-
ing motions were added to Motion 1 which was already on the floor:
Motion 2. "That Senate approve, as set forth in Paper
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S.72-126 A, the Communication Studies Under-
graduate program proposal including:
i)
The Undergraduate program requirements;
ii)
The following courses:
CS 100-3 Explorations in Communications
CS 200-3 Theory and Process of Communications
CS 210-3 Introduction to Communication Behaviour
CS 230-3 Introduction to Communications Media
CS 235-3 Introduction to Visual Language
CS 239-3 Acoustic Dimensions of Communications I
CS 303-3 Communications as a Bio-Social Process
CS 311-3 Communication and Creativity
CS 320-5 Communication Processes and Interpersonal
Behaviour I
CS 331-5 Communications Media: Theory and Research I
CS 332-3 Problems and Techniques in Social Documentation
CS 333-3 Communications Policy in Canada - Past, Present
and Future
CS 335-3 Film as a Social Tool
CS 336-3 Social Change and Community Radio
CS 337-3 Video Techniques, Capabilities and Applications
CS 339-3 Acoustic Dimensions of Communications II
CS 400-5 Communications Theory: Systematic Formulations
CS 401-5 Communications and Community Advocacy
CS 403-5 Communication and Communities
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Cs 410-5 Cognitive Development in Communication and
Learning
CS 420-5 Communication Processes and Interpersonal
Behaviour II
CS 431-5 Communications Media: Theory and Research II
CS 433-5 Communications Media and the Balance of Power
CS 450-5 Directed Readings
CS 451-5 Directed Study
CS 493-15 Research in Media and Social Change
CS 495-15 The Social Documentation Process - Film
CS 496-15 The Social Documentation Process - Radio
CS 497-15 The Social Documentation Process - Video
CS 498-18 Individual Study Semester
CS 499-15 Individual Study Semester."
Motion 3. "That Senate approve, as set forth in Paper S.72-126 B,
the Communication Studies Graduate program proposal
including:
i)
The Graduate Studies program requirements;
ii)
The following courses:
CS 800-5 Contemporary Approaches in Communication
Studies
CS 801-5 Design and Methodology in Communication
Research
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CS 810-5 Human Factors in Communication
CS 820-5 Interpersonal and Group Processes I
CS 821-5 Interpersonal and Group Processes II
CS 825-5 The Social Matrix of Communication
CS 830-5 Communications Media:
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Research and
Development I
CS 831-5 Communications Media: Research and
Development II
CS 840-5 Advanced Communication Theory
CS 850-5 Directed Readings and Research
CS 860-5 Selected Topics
CS 870-5 Field Studies
CS 880-5 Graduate Seminar
CS 895
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Project Seminar
CS 898
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Thesis."
D. Jamieson enquired why English literature was not a required
prerequisite to some of the courses being offered. T. Mallinson
responded that original submissions included more prerequisites but
that after full discussion with the Academic Planning Committee, a
number had been removed as they were considered too restrictive. He
added that the current phrasing requires the student's adviser to
make clear the desirable approaches, without specific items mandatory.
K. Rieckhoff pointed out that the calendar entry specifies
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broader requirements than any other program in the University in
humanities, social and natural sciences.
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Amendment was then moved by R. Bradley, seconded by A. MacPherson,
"That Section I. 1. b), page 2, of the calendar
statement contained in Paper S.72-126 A be
deleted and the following substituted therefor:
'Students in consultation with a departmental
adviser are normally required to take at least
9 semester hours from each of the following
groups:
1. Psychology, PSA
2.
Philosophy, English, History
3.
Geography, DML, Economics & Commerce
4.
Biology, Kinesiology, Physics, Mathematics
Computing Science.
R. Bradley stated-that the descriptions of humanities, social
science and natural science have no legal status in the calendar and
therefore it cannot be determined if the semester hour requirements
have been satisfied. D. Birch expressed concern that the areas of
Chemistry, Education and Fine Arts had not been referred to, and
would welcome minors in Communication Studies in preparation of
teachers.
R. Brown confirmed that he had been unable to ascertain a
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departmental definition of humanities, social science and natural
science, but it was proper for Communication Studies to identify the
departments to which they direct their students. S. Aronoff urged a
clearer delineation of choices for the benefit of the Registrar and
protection of students.
Question was called on the motion to amend the. calendar statement,
and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Amendment was moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the following words be added to the calendar
statement contained in Paper S.72-126 A, following
Section I. 1. b), ', as determined by the depart-
mental adviser.'"
Question was called on the motion to amend the calendar statement,
and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
Section I. 1. 1), following passage of the amendment, now reads
as follows:
"Students, in consultation with the departmental adviser, are
normally required to take at least 12 semester hours in each
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. of the general areas of the humanities, social sciences
and natural sciences, as determined by the departmental
adviser."
E. Swangard drew attention to course offerings in Film, Radio
and Video, and enquired why the Press had been excluded, and it was
explained by members of the resource staff that the presentation
contained in the Communication Studies proposal was a distinguished
group of courses commensurate with resources, but as the Department
developed and was adequately staffed with personnel capable of
instituting other segments of media, program proposals would be pre-
sented. The proposal represents the group's best thinking for the
original offerings.
Question was called on Motions 1, 2, and 3, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
W. Williams requested that his abstention be recorded.
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Gilbert,
Motion 4. "That Senate approve and recommend to the Board
of Governors, as set forth in Paper S.72-126, that
the Department of Communication Studies shall be
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part of the Division of General Studies. If and
when the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies is
approved by the Board of Governors the Department
of Communication Studies shall be part of that
Faculty."
Question was called on Motion 4, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by R. Brown,
Motion 5. "That Senate approve and recommend to the Board
of Governors, as set forth in Paper S.72-126,
that Behavioural Science Foundations and Communi-
cation Studies courses continue to be offered
until August 31, 1973, at which time they will be
removed from the Calendar."
Question was called on Motion 5, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
In reply to a question from R. Kissner, N. Lincoln stated that
arrangements were being made by the Faculty of Arts for a number of
courses offered by the Department of Communication Studies to meet
part of the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree.
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T. Mallinson expressed appreciation on behalf of his Group for
Senate approval of the proposal, and the Chairman thanked the re-
source people for their contributions to the discussion.
6.
REPORTS OF FACULTIES AND DIVISIONS
There were no reports from 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 date of the next meeting of Senate is
scheduled for Monday, December 4, 1972, at 7:30 p.m.
3.
Other Items
Moved by K. Gilbert, seconded by P. Doherty,
"That Senate record student opposition to the vote
by the PSA faculty to split that Department into
departments of Political Science and Sociology!
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Anthropology; and further, that Senate direct the
Academic Planning Committee to bring a report to
Senate at the December meeting regarding this
proposal."
K. Gilbert stated that the intent of the motion was to seek
information on a faculty decision to determine the future of the
PSA Department which would have impact on students currently regis-
tered in courses offered by the Department.
B. Wilson offered information to the effect that he had for-
warded a statement of the situation to The Peak, outlining the
facts for the benefit of all interested students, faculty and staff.
He added that it would be possible to present Senate with an interim
report at the next meeting of Senate, but anything more than that
would be premature.
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the question be divided."
As K. Gilbert objected to division of the question, vote was
called on the motion to divide the question.
MOTION TO DIVIDE THE
QUESTION CARRIED
a
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"recording"
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although K.
a motion in
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nators expressed opinions on the propriety of Senate
student opposition which was not clearly proven,
Gilbert had stated that the Student Society had passed
opposition to the faculty decision and this was a duly
student opinion.
Question was called on the first part of the motion,
"That Senate record student opposition to
the vote by the PSA faculty to split that
Department into departments of Political
Science and Sociology/Anthropology"
and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Question was called on the second part of the motion,
"That Senate direct the Academic Planning
Committee to bring a report to Senate at
the December meeting regarding this
proposal"
and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
4. Confidential Items
The Open Session of Senate recessed briefly at 9:08 p.m. prior
to moving into Closed Session.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
