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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 1974, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
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Strand, K.
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Chairman
Andrews, I. R.
Aronoff, S.
Baird, D. A.
Banister, E. W.
Beirne, B. P.
Birch, D. R.
Blaney, J. P.
Brown, R. C.
Burkie, E.
Copes, P.
Daem, J. P.
D'Auria, J. N.
Dawson, A. J.
Eliot Hurst, M. E.
Ellis, J. F.
Emmott, A. H.
Funt, B. L.
Hollibaugh, A. L.
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Ingram Ellis, E. R.
Jamieson, D. H.
Janssen, D.
Kitchen, J. M.
Latham, L.
MacPherson, A.
Morin, S.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Sadleir, R.M.F.S.
Seager, J. W.
Sterling, T. D.
Swangard, E. M.
Swartz, N. M.
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Representing W.A.S. Smith
Wheatley, J.
Wideen, M. F.
Wilson, B. G.
Evans, H. N.
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Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Norsworthy, R.
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Recording Secretary
Absent: ?
Caple, K. P.
Cot, P. T.
DeVoretz, D. J..
Doherty, P. M.
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Hindle, L.
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Bouton, C. P.
Jewett, P.
Mugridge, I.
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Dr. Pauline Jewett, the incoming President, was introduced to
the assembly by the Chairman.
1.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The ageida was approved as circulated.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
S. Aronoff noted a typographical error in the minutes of the
Open Session of July 8, 1974, and the Chairman stated that, with
the correction to the last line of the motion at the top of page 7,
the minutes were approved as distributed.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
J. D'Auria referred to a brochure advertising the Sunday
Institute in which PSA. 481-5 was shown as a three hour Special
Topics seminar, whereas Senate had approved its offering with a
vector description of 1-4-0. After some discussion, the Chairman
requested that the Secretary investigate this matter. In response
to a question from J. D'Auria related to the offering of courses
on Sunday, the Chairman advised that Senate had approved a rule
providing for the offering of courses at times and places other
than the ordinary.
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
The Chairman advised Senate that the new Universities Act was
proclaimed on July 4, 1974, and effective that date, the present
membership of Senate is operating under the new Act, with the
membership of Senate as specified in Section 35 of the new Act to
be introduced at a later date in accordance with the provisions of
Section 4(4). Questions raised and references to Sections 4(4) and
4(8) were in the papers sent to Senate. He drew attention of Senate
to several controversial sections in the new Act and outlined some
transitional problems which would likely cause delay in implementation
of new and revised courses and programs. Senators were advised that
the Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules is currently working on the
changes and that meetings are scheduled for later this month with
representatives of the Department of Education, and that a full report
will be provided to Senate as rapidly as possible. He invited Senators
to submit any questions they may have either to himself or to the
Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules.
5.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1. Senate Nominating Committee
Paper S.74-92a - Elections - Senate Committees
M. E. Eliot Hurst requested that his name be withdrawn from the
ballot in the election to the Senate Library Committee, and, as there
was no objection, his name was withdrawn.
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Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by D. Jamieson,
"That the individual nominated to the Senate
Library Committee be declared elected:
E. BURKLE."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by S. Aronoff,
"That the individual nominated to the Senate
Undergraduate Admissions Board (SUAB) be
declared elected:
R.M.F.S. SADLEIR."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Following balloting, the Secretary announced the complete election
results, as follows:
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SENATE LIBRARY COMMITTEE
One Senator at large to temporarily replace J. M. Kitchen from
September 1, 1974 to August 31, 1975.
Declared elected:
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E. BURELE
SENATE COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND BURSARIES
One Senator at large to temporarily replace J. M. Kitchen as Chairman
for the period from September 1, 1974 to August 31, 1975.
Individual receiving the higher number of
votes and thereby declared elected:
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J. M. D'AURIA
SENATEUNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS BOARD (SUAB)
One Senator at large to replace J. M. Kitchen for balance term of
office from date of election to September 30, 1974.
Declared elected:
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R.M.F.S. SADLEIR
2. Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
1. Paper S.74-93 - Course Proposal - Geography 460-5 - Selected
Regions
Moved by N. Swartz, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-93, the
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new course proposal for Geography 460-5 - Selected
Regions."
S. Aronoff questioned the implication that there would be no
final examination, and the Chairman stated that Senate has no rule
which specifies there shall be final examination.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by N. Swartz, seconded by A. Hollibaugh,
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"That Senate waive the normal two semester
time lag requirement in order that Geography
460-5 may be offered first in the Fall
semester 1974."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
(Note: It is understood that Geography 460-5 can be offered in one
form only during any given period. It is further noted that
the intent is to drop Geography 463-5, 465-5, 466-5, and 468-5
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as further appropriate program changes are made.)
It was noted that this proposal must go to the Board for approval
under the new Act.
2. Paper S.74-94 - Course Review - General Studies Courses,
G.S._100-3,_200302-3
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-94, that
the following courses each be offered once more and
that each be reviewed again before further offering:
G.S. 100-3 - Modern Art and Its Mainsprings -
The 18th Century
G.S. 200-3 - Modern Art and Its Mainsprings -
The 19th Century
G.S. 302-3 - The I Ching."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
It was noted that the review before further offering would
include Senate.
3.sicsCurriculum Proposals
Paper S.74-95a_- New Course Proposals
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-95a,
the new
. course proposals for:
PHYS 492-2 - Special Topics in Physics
PHYS 493-3 - Special Topics in Physics
PHYS 494-4 - Special Topics in Physics."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
(Note: With the approval of these courses, page 283 of the current
Calendar, lines 7 and 8 will be replaced by "Courses
numbered 300 and above, of which at least 8 hours must be
in courses from the following list: PHYS 411-4, 412-4, 421-4,
431-4, 432-4, 461-4, 471-4.")
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate waive the normal two semester
time lag requirement in order that PHYS 493-3
may be first offered in the Fall semester 74-3."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
Paper S.74-95b - Minor in Physics
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-95b,
the requirements for a Minor In Physics."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION
CARRIED
4. Paper S.74-96 - Restructuring of SCUS Membership
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by J. P. Daem,
"That the membership of the Senate Committee
on Undergraduate Studies be revised to provide
for one student each from the Arts, Education,
Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies Faculties,
elected respectively as Arts President, Education
President, Science President and Interdisciplinary
Studies President."
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studentreply to a request for the rationale on the selection of
student members, I. Mugridge explained that the Faculty student
Presidents are selected by the majority of the students in the
Faculties as representatives of those Faculties. R. Brown added
that the Presidents generally serve on the Undergraduate Curriculum
Committees and are able to provide continuity at the Senate Committee
level.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the student alternate membership of
the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies be revised to include all three
student Senators rather than two student
Senators as at present."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRTEI)
5. Chemistry Curriculum Changes
Paper S.74-97a - Changes in Prerequisites and Calendar
Descriptions
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-97a,
the change in Calendar entries for existing
courses - CHEM 261-3, 361-3, 362-3, 366-2,
367-2, 336-2, 453-3, 416-3."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Paper S.74-97b - New Course Proposals
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-97b,
the new course proposals for:
CIIEM 005-3 - The Chemistry of Life
CIIEM 007-3 - Chemistry in th e World: An
Experimental Approach
CHEM 357-3 - Chemical and Instrumental Methods
of Identification of Organic Compounds
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CHEM
455-3
- Organic Synthesis
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CHEM
458-3
- Physical Organic Chemistry
CHEM 460-2 - Polymer Chemistry
CHEM
461-2 - Chemical Rate Processes
CHEM 464-2 - Physical Chemistry of Solutions
CHEM
469-2
- Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
CHEM 472-3
- Special Topics in Theoretical Chemistry."
N. Swartz pointed out a typographical error in the Calendar
description of CHEM 455-3,, and S. Aronoff confirmed that the second
sentence should read "Emphasis is on synthesis naturally occurring
of compounds of biological importance."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate waive the normal two semester
time lag requirement in order that CHEM
007-3, 357-3, 455-3 and 458-3 may be first
offered in the Spring semester 1975."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
(Note: With the approval of the above new courses, the following
courses will be discontinued from the Chemistry curriculum:
CHEM 006-2, 351-3, 454-3, 457-3, 463-3, 471-3.)
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-97c,
the revised Chemistry core program and electives."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
6. Paper S.74-98 - Bio-Chemistry Minor Program
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-98,
requirements for a Blo-Chemistry Minor Program."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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7. Paper S.74-99 - Proposal for a Major in_Linguistics
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Moved by N. Swartz, seconded by E. Burkie,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-99,
the proposal for a Major in Linguistics."
Professor C. Bouton responded to a query from J. D'Auria to
the effect that the student interest in a Major in Linguistics
is between 30 and 50 each year.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
It was noted that it is the intention to commence the Major
program in the Fall semester 1975.
8. Paper S.74-100 - Psychology 451-5 -_ychology of Infancy
Moved by N. Swartz, seconded by E. Burkle,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-100,
the new course proposal for Psychology 451-5 -
Psychology of Infancy."
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by N. Swartz, seconded by E. Burkie,
"That Senate waive the normal two semester
time lag requirement in order that Psychology
451-5 may be first offered in the Spring
semester 1975."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
3. Senate Graduate Studies Committee
1. Paper S.74-101-- Reports - Senate Graduate Studies Committee
and Executive Committee of the Senate Graduate Studies Committee
The Chairman noted that submission of the report was an annual
requirement, which had been presented for information. J. Wheatley
noted that the paper had been incorrectly collated and that the last
page should be transferred to fourth position. As the Senate meeting
was scheduled to terminate at 8:30 p.m., J. Wheatley suggested that
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consideration of this paper be deferred to the September meeting of
Senate in order that matters on the agenda of more urgency could be
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handled. As there was no objection, attention was directed to the
next order of business.
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Paper S.74-102 - New Graduate Course - CHEM 881-3 - Free
Radical Chemistry
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-102,
the new graduate course CHEM 881-3 - Free Radical
Chemistry."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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Paper 5.74-103 - Revised Mathematics Graduate Requirements
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-103,
the revised Mathematics graduate requirements."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
6.
REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports of Faculties.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
On a matter of personal privilege, Senator Rieckhoff addressed
the chair on behalf of the assembly to make a few comments for the
record on the occasion of Dr. Strand's last official attendance as
Chairman. K. Rieckhoff, who has served from the first meeting of
the elected Senate, noted a number of improvements introduced by
Dr. Strand during his six years as Chairman. The Senator noted that
the average length of meetings has decreased considerably over time,
and commented that Dr. Strand deserved personal credit for this
accomplishment in restraining debate on procedural questions in
deference to matters of substance. Through the Chairman's efforts
the improved effectiveness of Senate Committees, and the creation
of the Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules, Senate Committee on
Undergraduate Studies, and the Academic Planning Committee, the
organization by which business flows to Senate has been streamlined
to permit effectual processing by Senate. He considered that some
of the initiatives generated in Senate to which the Chairman had
contributed during this period of time would continue to benefit in
future. Contrary to statements made that the campus has become inactive,
K. Rieckhoff noted that numerous new programs have been introduced
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during the past six years and that others are in progress. In
conclusion, K. Rieckhoff commended Dr. Strand for the improved
effectiveness of Senate which had resulted from his skill in
chairing that body. Dr. Rieckhoff was joined by the assembly in
a vote of thanks.
K. Strand thanked the assembly and provided some statistics
on the 80 meetings he had chaired, which totalled 299 hours and
40 minutes, plus the duration of the meeting in progress, and
averaged approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes per meeting. He
expressed his hope that the incoming President would not suffer
a meeting as long as the 8 hours participation on September 8,
1969, and challenged her to beat the record of 8 minutes estab-
lished on October 1, 1973. He considered that in many ways the
future of the University rests with the present and future Senate
and that the time was now propitious for Senate to examine alterna-
tives and engage in more ranging debate.
8.
NOTICE OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
9.
INFORMATION
It was noted that the next meeting of Senate is scheduled for
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The assembly moved immediately into Closed Session at 8:18 p.m.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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