DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
SMINUTES
OF MEETING OF SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
MONDAY, MAY 6, 1974, 3172 ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING, 7:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
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Strand, K.
Chairman
Aronoff, S.
Baird, D. A.
Banister, E. W.
Brown, R.
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C.
Copes, P.
Daem, J. P.
D'Auria, J. M.
Doherty, P. M.
Ellis, J. ?
F.
Emmott, A. H.
Hindle, L.
Hollibaugh, A. L.
Jamieson, D. H.
Kissner, R. F.
Kitchen, J. M.
Latham, L.
Morin, S.
Munro, J. M.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Sadleir, R.M.F.S.
Smith, W.A.S.
Sterling, T. D.
Wheatley, J.
Wilson, B. G.
Evans, H. M.
Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Norsworthy, R.
Recording Secretary
Absent
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Beirne, B. P.
Birch, D. R.
Burkie, E.
Caple, K. P.
Cot, P. ?
T.
Dawson, A. J.
DeVoretz, D. J.
Eastwood, G. R.
Eliot Hurst, N. E.
MacPherson, A.
Nair, K. K.
Rheumer, G. A.
Seager, J. W.
Swangard, E. N.
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The Chairman introduced Senators recently appointed by the
Lieutenant-Governor in Council, and welcomed Mrs. L. Latham and
Messrs. L. Hindle and S. Morin to Senate.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as circulated.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Open Session of March 4, 1974 were approved
as distributed.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
The Chairman advised that Dr. Pauline Jewett will be arriving on
campus about August
8, 1974
in order to become better acquainted with
members of the University community. It has been agreed that the
August meeting of Senate will be rescheduled, possibly to August 12,
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in order to give her an opportunity to meet the members of Senate and
observe the body in action.
Senate was informed that, as a result of the University's appli-
cation for supplementary funding of new programs, the Faculty of
Education, Continuing Education and the proposed Criminology program
will be receiving substantial funds, and that lesser amounts will be
provided for other programs.
5.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
1. Paper
S.74-47 -
New Course Proposal - General Studies 104-3 -
The Scientific Ethos
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by A. Hollibaugh,
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"That Senate approve, as set forth in
S.74-47,
the new course proposal for General Studies
104-3 -
The Scientific Ethos."
In reply to a question by J. Munro, S. Smith stated that the course
had been designed to be a continuing part of the General Studies curri-
culum.
Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION Si CARRIED
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Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That Senate waive the normal two semester
time lag requirement in order that this
course may be first offered in the Fall
semester 74-3."
Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2 CARRIED
2. Paper S.74-48 - Department of Archaeology New Course Proposals
- Archaeology 131-3, 223-3, 330-5
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360-5, 370-3, 432-5
(Editorial Comment: ARC. 370 - Forensic Anthropology is a three
credit course, and Paper S.74-48 requires amendment to reflect the
intention of the Department in the presentation of the proposal.)
Moved by S. Smith, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-48,
the new course proposals for:
ARC. 131-3 - Human Origins
ARC. 223-3 - The Prehistory of Canada
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ARC. 330-5 - Prehistory of Latin America
ARC. 360-5 - Indian Cultures of North America
ARC. 370-3 - Forensic Anthropology
ARC. 432-5 - Advanced Physical Anthropology."
Some concern was expressed regarding changes to the original
proposal in 1970 for an Archaeology Department and programs without
current full review in the light of priorities of the University; the
necessity for additional resources including faculty to mount a series
of courses; and the date of publishing courses in the calendar which
might not be offered before five semesters. It was pointed out that
an additional position had been authorized in the Department but that
in the interim the present faculty would be able to teach the courses
on an irregular basis. It was noted that there has been significant
increases in registrations in Archaeology.
Moved by A. Hollibaugh, seconded by J. P. Daem, "That consideration
be postponed until a feasibility study has been made by SCUS and the
Academic Planning Committee and their report is presented to Senate."
R. Brown noted that SCUS had already evaluated the proposal and the matter
did not come within the terms of reference of the Academic: Planning
Committee. This was not deemed to be a new program. As there was no
objection, the motion was withdrawn.
Amendment was moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the courses listed in Paper S.74-48
be annotated in the calendar to indicate
the frequency of their offering."
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Following explanation of developments and current procedures
a number of Senators felt that publication in the Course Guide would
provide sufficient and more appropriate advance information on the
frequency of course offerings.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED.
Moved by J. P. Daeiu, seconded by A. Hollibaugh, "That Paper
S.74-48 be referred to the Academic Planning Committee for a. report
on the commitment of University resources and the priority given to
the development of Archaeology programs at Simon Fraser University,"
but the Chairman ruled the motion out of order.
Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by A. Hollibaugh,
"That Paper S.74-48 covering these course
proposals be referred to the Board of
Governors for a response on the commitment
of University resources and the priority
given to the development of Archaeology
programs at Simon Fraser University."
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER FAILED
Question was called on Main Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MAIN MOTION 1 CARRIED
Moved by S. Smith, seconded by B. Wilson,
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"That Senate approve that the normal two
semester time lag requirement be waived in
order that selected courses from the above
can be first offered as early as the 74-3
semester (in the Evening credit program)."
Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2 CARRIED
3. Paper S.74-49 - New Course Proposals - MPT 103-3 - Introduction
to a High Level Programming Language I; CMPT 104-1 - Introduction
to a High Level Programming Language II
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by P. Doherty,
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"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-49,
the new course proposals for:
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CMPT 103-3 - Introduction to a High Level
Programming Language I
CMPT 104-1 - Introduction to a High Level
Programming Language II."
B. Wilson noted that Paper S.74-49 incorrectly designated CMPT
104 as a three credit course. In response to a question from R.
Kissner, R. Brown explained that GMPT 104 carried only one credit as
a second computer language is more easily acquired than a first one.
On the question of possible conflict with MATH 106, it was noted that
the Department of Mathematics did not propose to offer this course
further and that it would disappear.
Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION 1 CARRIED
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That Senate waive the normal two semester
time lag requirement in order that these two
courses may be first offered in the Fall
semester 74-3."
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Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2 CARRIED
4. Paper S.74-50 - New Course Proposals: MATH 154-3 - Calculus I
for the Biological Sciences, MATH 155-3 - Calculus II for the
Biological Sciences, MATH 194-3 - Euclidean Geometry, MATH 196-3
- Modern Geometry
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by R. Kissner,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-50,
the new course proposals for:
MATH 154-3 - Calculus I for the Biological Sciences
MATH 155-3 - Calculus II for the Biological Sciences
MATH 194-3 - Euclidean Geometry
MATH 196-3 - Modern Geometry."
It was moved by J. D'Auria, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, "That the
motion be divided and that MATH 154/155 be considered separately from
MATH 194/196," but, as there was no objection, the Chairman ruled that
the question was divided, and discussion ensued on MATH 154/155.
K. Rieckhoff spoke against the motion on the grounds that MATH
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154/155 provide insufficient preparation for further Mathematics courses.
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J. D'Auria concurred, suggesting that the proposed courses would not
provide adequate background, thereby limiting the flexibility of
students to choose various alternate programs. S. Aronoff stated that
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the intent was to tailor courses for the particular needs of the
biology students. He considered students could be counselled to
take required prerequisite courses to provide necessary flexibility.
Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by R. Kissner,
"That MATH 154 and MATH 155 be referred to the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies for
a report on the content of these courses."
J. P. Daem said his motion was made on the grounds that it had been
suggested that the curriculum had been watered down for biology students,
and this had not been the intention when the proposal had first been put
before the Departmental Curriculum Committee. S. Aronoff responded that,
with the exception of series, the courses had the normal calculus content.
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER FAILED
8 in favor
11 opposed.
Question was called on the first part of the divided motion, and
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MOTION FAILED
Consideration of MATH 194 and 196 was then undertaken. It was noted
that these courses would replace the current MATH 195-3 - Introductory
Geometry which covers both Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries.
Question was called on the approval of MATH 194-3, MATH 196-3,
and a vote taken.
MOTION CM.RIED
The Chairman noted that Motion 2 on the blue motion sheet was ir-
relevant inasmuch as MATH 154-3 had not been approved.
5. Paper S.74-51 - New Course Proposal - CHEM 420- 4
3 - Clinical
Chemistry
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-51,
the new course proposal for CHEM 420-3 -
Clinical Chemistry."
J. Munro questioned the wisdom of moving into a new area. He con-
sidered more thorough investigation and assessment was required before
the introduction of a new course relating to medicine.
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Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by A. Hollibaugh,
"That Paper S.74-51 be referred to the
Kinesiology Department for comment."
E. Banister confirmed that there had not been prior communication
with the Department of Kinesiology, and he considered comments from this
Department could be beneficial. S. Aronoff drew attention to the fact
that approval of this course was for a one-time offering, with full
evaluation before re-offering, to establish the nature of demand and
success.
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER CARRIED
In response to a question from S. Aronoff, the Chairman indicated
it would be acceptable for the course to go to Kinesiology for comment
and come back to Senate direct.
6. Paoer S.74-52 - Chemical Physics Programs: i) Revised Honors
Ii) ProDosed Malors Chemical. Physic
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Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-52,
the revised Honors Chemical Physics program."
T. Sterling spoke against the motion, stating that six hours taken
outside the Faculty of Science was insufficient. K. Rleckhoff favored
the proposal which he said was an improvement on the existing program
with a greater selection of courses. S. Aronoff added that the intent
of the proposal was to liberalize the program by providing additional
options. J. Ellis questioned the stipulation of six hours in Arts elec-
tives, and K. Rieckhoff responded that "Arts" had been inseited in error
and that the electives could be taken in any other Faculty.
Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
15 in favor?
5 opposed
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
2.
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-52,
the proposed Majors Chemical Physics program."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
14 in favor
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2. Academic Planning Committee (SCUS)
1. Paper S.74-53 - Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies -:
Kinesiology Undergraduate Studies Proposals
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by A. Hollibaugh,
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"That Senate approve the Kinesiology Under-
graduate Studies proposals, as set forth in
5.74-53.,'
It was noted that the changes include:
Changes in requirements for a Major in Kinesiology and for Honors in
Kinesiology;
The introduction of a Minor in Kinesiology;
Some renumbering, retitling and changes in courses and descriptions;
Some changes in prerequisites to courses;
Proposals for new courses:
KIN. 110-3 - Current Topics in Human Nutrition
KIN. 241-3,- Sports Injuries - Prevention and Rehabilitation
KIN. 402-3- Mechanical Properties of Tissues
KIN. 406-3 - Human Physiology II
KIN. 407-3 - Human Physiology Laboratory
KIN. 480-3 - Human Factors in Working Environments.
R. Brown explained that the proposal had been exhaustively re-
searched by the Department and had been reviewed and approved by both
the Academic Planning Committee and the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies.
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by R. Sadleir, "That Kinesiology
401 be referred back to the Physics Department for comment." E. Banister
stated that the matter had previously been discussed with the Physics
Department and R. Brown confirmed that consultation had taken place. K.
Rieckhoff argued that in view of the lecture outline attached the course
appeared to be more appropriate to Physics than Kinesiology, and he felt
information should be sought from the Physics Department before Senate
approval could be considered. R. Brown stated that Kinesiology 401 was
not a new course and it is presently published in the calendar. He asked
that the motion be ruled out of order. The Chairman ruled the motion was
in order and the ruling was challenged. The vote of the membership did
not sustain the chair and the motion was declared out of order.
On a point of information, K. Rieckhoff ascertained from R. Brown
that a document had been prepared by the Professor of the course which
outlined in greater detail Kinesiology 401 as he teaches it, and E.
Banister was of the opinion that a physicist would not be expected to
have the competence to duplicate the instruction. B. Wilson objected to
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the addition of this document as an addendum inasmuch as it had not been
circulated previously to Senators and copies were not available, and he
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Ssuggested that the lecture page provided with Kinesiology 401 be
deleted. The Chairman ruled that R. Brown could read the salient
points of the suggested addendum, but this ruling was challenged
and the ruling negated.
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by R. Sadleir,
"That S..74-53 be referred to the Academic Planning
Committee with a request that the Committee provLde
Senate with a more complete summary of the external
review of the Kinesiology Department."
J. Munro said the Academic Planning Committee had failed in its
responsibility to communicate with members of Senate when it had not
provided the conclusions of the external review of the Department in
advance of a proposal for a major curriculum revision. R. Brown
countered that reports of external review were not within the terms
of reference of the Academic Planning Committee, and that the proposal
before Senate represented reorganization rather than major revision.
J. Ellis spoke in opposition to referral, stating that the proposal
was unusually well documented.
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
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MOTION TO REFER FAILED
Moved by A. Hollibaugh, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the document relating to the extended
outline of Kinesiology 401 be read into the
record and that it be substituted for what is
currently Klnesiology 401."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION FAILED
Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by B. Wilson,
"That page 43 of the Kinesiology proposal
be deleted."
The Chairman pointed out that page 43 of the Kinesio
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Logy proposal
contains a list of the Kinesiology 401 lectures.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
In response to a query, the Chairman ruled that courses contained
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in the proposal which were labelled "No change" were for information
only and not subject to amendment. J. P. Daem, supported by R. Kissner,
challenged the ruling. A vote of the membership sustained the decision
of the chair.
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R. Sadleir proposed the following title changes:
KIN. 405 - Human Physiology I - change to Human Physiology I (Physiology
of Motor Activity)
KIN. 406 - Human Physiologyll - change to Human Physiology II (Principles
of Physiological Regulation)
As there was no objection, the Chairman ruled that the changes were
accepted.
Moved by R. Sadleir, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That KIN. 407 be referred back to the
Kinesiology Department."
R. Sadleir stated that the description of this particular course
was not a complete outline of a Human Physiology Laboratory course and
he would like Kinesiology opinion if it could form part of KIN. 405 and
KIN. 406. E. Banister responded that the substance of KIN. 405 and 406
was such that with the imposition of laboratory sessions they would be
excessively high.
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
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MOTION TO REFER FAILED
Question was called on the main Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MAIN MOTION 1 CARRIED
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by A. Emmott,
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"That Senate 'waive the normal two semester
time lag requirement in order that KIN. 110-3,
KIN. 241-3, KIN. 402-4, and KIN. 406-3 may be
first offered in the Fall semester, and that
KIN. 407-3 and KIN. 480-3 may be first offered
in the Spring semester 75-1."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
3. Senate Graduate Studies Committee
1. Paper S.74-54 - Changes in Kinesiology Graduate Courses and
Masters Program
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
. "That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-54B
and summarized in S.74-54A, the changes in the
Kinesiology graduate program."
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J. Wheatley explained that the proposal was a reorganization of
the graduate program, including discontinuation of a number of courses
and substitution of others.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
4. Senate Committee on Academic Philosophies and Academic Objectives
1. Paper S.74-55 - Report of the Senate Committee on Academic
Philosophies and Academic Objectives
Moved by R. Kissner, seconded by T. Sterling,
"That Senate receive the report and that the
Committee be charged to hold hearings and
report to Senate at a subsequent meeting."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
6.
REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports from Faculties.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Paper S.74-56 - Rules of Senate approved March 4, 1974 - Proposed
Changes (J. P. Daem) - for discussion
It was agreed that the motions would be put ad seriatim in re-
lated groups.
Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by A. Enimott,
"That Senate approve the following changes:
Section V. C. 1. - Second line - omit the
word 'qualified,'
Section V. D. 1. - First sentence - omit
the word 'qualified,'
Section V. D. 3. - Omit the word 'qualified'
in the first sentence and
change to read, 'Observers
may be students, faculty
or staff of Simon Fraser
University, or members of
the community at large."
The Chairman pointed out that alterations of the Rules of Senate
require an affirmative vote by two-thirds of the voting members present
to carry.
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
21 in favor?
1 opposed
Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by A. Hollibaugh,
"That V. C. 2. be amended to read, 'The agenda
for the open and closed sessions of Senate shall
be public."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by A. Hollibaugh,
"That Section V. C. 3. be changed to omit
the sentence, 'This motion may be spoken
to only by the mover and by one other
person who wishes to speak against the
motion. "'
K. Rieckhoff noted that the intention of the original rule was
to avoid a long debate when a suggestion was made to move an item from
the Open to the Closed Session.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION FAILED
14 in favor
8 opposed
(lacks 2/3)
Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by A. Hollibaugh,
"That Section V. D. 5. be deleted and re-
placed with 'No observers shall be required
to leave the open meeting of Senate except
if, in the judgment of the Chairman or on
the vote of Senate by simple majority without
prior notice of motion, it is deemed that
such observers have failed to maintain proper
conduct.
Amendment was moved by R. Kissner, seconded by J. P. Daem,
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"That 'in the judgment of the Chairman' be
deleted and 'by ruling of the chair' be
substituted therefor."
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Question was called on the amendment and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
12 in favor
7
opposed
(2/3 not required)
An amendment was moved by J. Ellis, seconded by J. D'Auria,
"To strike the words 'if, in' and the last
section commencing 'it is deemed ...' and
substitute 'No observers shall be required
to leave the open meeting of Senate except
on the ruling of the Chairman or on the
vote of Senate by simple majority without
prior notice of motion.'"
J. Ellis said the amendment would leave Section V. D. 4. operative
and preserve the right of Senate to challenge the ruling of the chair.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
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sQuestion was called on the main motion as amended, and a vote
taken.
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED
CARRIED
Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by A. Hollibaugh,
"That V. D.
6.
be amended to read, 'Members
of the press are permitted to attend the
open sessions of Senate and do all things
normally commensurate with their duties in
such manner as not to interfere with the
business of Senate,' and that Section
V. H.
4.,
on passage of this amendment, be
omitted."
J. Ellis requested that the motion be divided and, as there was
no objection, the motion was split. Discussion was undertaken on
Section V. D.
6.
Amendment was moved by A. Einmott, seconded by R. Sadleir,
"That the following words be deleted:
'attend the open sessions df.Senate and."
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
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SConsiderable discussion ensued on the rights and duties of the
press.
Moved by P. Doherty, seconded by A. Hollibaugh,
"That the previous question now be put,"
Question was called on the motion to move the previous question,
and a vote taken.
MOTION TO PUT THE PREVIOUS
QUESTION CARRIED
Quesion was called on the main motion as amended, and .a vote taken.
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED
FAILED
11 in favor
10 opposed
(lacks 2/3)
Discussion next ensued on Section V. H. 4.
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Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by R. Kissner,
"That Section V. H. 4. be amended by
omitting the entire section."
J. P. Daem enquired if he could amend his motion. The Chairman
ruled that an amendment was not in order.
Question was called on the motion to delete, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO DELETE FAILED
8 in favor
14 opposed
Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by R. Kissner,
"That the second'sentence of Section V. F. 1.
be deleted."
J. P. Daem said it was important that the part played by any
member in the Closed session be recorded, particularly when statements
are made which affect any individual of the University community.
Moved by R. Sadleir, seconded by P. Doherty,
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"That the motion be postponed subject to receipt
of advice of the University lawyer as to the
effect of such a motion."
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Question was called on the motion to postpone, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO POSTPONE
CARRIED
Moved by J. P. Daem, seconded by A. Hollibaugh,
"That V. F. 4. be amended - fourth line,
after 'Departmental Chairman,' add 'President
of the Student Society, President of the
Faculty Association, and to the Secretary of
the Academic Board.' Omit the sentence, 'At
the discretion ... authorities,' and replace
with: 'By request, copies of minutes will
be made available to any concerned individual.
Request for multiple copies of Senate minutes
may be made available at the discretion of the
Chairman of Senate or the Secretary."'
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
8.
NOTICES OF MOTION
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There were no notices of motion.
9.
INFORMATION
It was noted that the next meeting of Senate is scheduled for
Monday, June 3, 1974, at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting recessed briefly at 11:24 p.m. prior to moving into
Closed Session.
H. N. Evans
Secretary
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