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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1974, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:30 P.M.

OPEN SESSION

Present:

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Jewett, P.

Andrews, I. R.

Aronoff, S.

Baird, D. A.

Beirne, B. P.

Birch, D. R.

Blaney, J. P.

Brown, R. C.

Burkle, E.

Cook, G. L.

Copes, P.

Doherty, P. M.

Eliot Hurst, M. E.

Ellis, J. F.

Funt, B. L.

Hamilton, C. L.

Ingram Ellis, E. R.

Jamieson, D. H.

Latham, L.

Rieckhoff, K. E.

Sadleir, R.M.F.S.

Smith, W.A.S.

Swangard, E. N.

Wheatley, J.

Wideen, N. F.

Wilson, B. G.

Chairman

Secretary

Recording Secretary

Evans, H. M.

Norsworthy, R.

Absent: ? Banister, E. W.

Caple, K. P.

Cots,, P. T.

Daem, J. P.

D'Auria, J. N.

Dawson, A. J.

Enimott, A. H.

Hindle, L.

Hollibaugh, A. L.

Janssen, D.

MacPherson, A.

Morin, S.

Seager, J. W.

Sterling, E. M.

In attendance: C.

G.

E.

T.

L.

D.

P. Bouton

L. Bursill-Hall

McWhinney

Oliver

Resnick

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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The agenda was approved as circulated.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Open Session of November 4, 1974 were approved

as distributed.

3.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

E. Burkie enquired if the Board of Governors had considered re-

drafting its rules or opening its meetings to thepublic. The Chairman

stated that the matter of open meetings would be brought forward, but

there were no provisions in the Universities Act regarding the conduct

of meetings.

4.

REPORT OF CHAIRMAN

There was no .report from the Chairman.

5.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

1. Academic Planning Committee

Paper S.74-137 - Proposed Political Science Curriculum

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by E. Burkle,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the proposed Political Science

Curriculum,

as set forth in S.74-137, including

i)

The

requirements for a Minor in Political Science

ii) The

requirements for a Major in Political Science

iii)

The

requirements for an Honors in Political Science

iv)

The following

courses:

POL. 111-3. -

Political Theory

POL.

211-3

- Political Enquiry

POL.

212-3

- Political Ideologies

POL.

311-3

- History of Political Thought I

POL. 312-3

- History of Political Thought II

POL.

313-3

- Political Analysis

POL.

314-3 - Empirical Political Theory

POL.

411-3

- Normative Political Theory

POL.

412-3 - Marxist Political Theory

POL.

413-3

- History of Socialist Thought

POL.

414-3 - Theories of Political Development, Decay and

Disorder

POL.

415-3

- Methodology and Field Study of Specific Problems

of Politics

POL.

418-3

- Selected Topics in Political Theory I

POL.

419-3

- Selected Topics in Political Theory II

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POL.

121-3

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The Canadian Polity

POL. 221-3

- Introduction to Canadian Government

POL. 222-3

- Introduction to Canadian Politics

POL.

321-3 - The Canadian Federal System

POL.

322-3 - Canadian Political Parties

POL.

323-3

- Provincial Government and Politics

POL.

324-3 - The Canadian Constitution,

POL.

421-3 - Canadian Foreign Policy

POL.

422-3

- The Canadian Legal System

POL.

423-3

- B.C. Government and Politics

POL.

428-3

- Selected Topics in Canadian Government and

Politics I

POL.

429-3

- Selected Topics in Canadian Government and

Politics II

POL.

131-3

- Introduction to Comparative Government

POL.

231-3

- Introduction to Comparative Politics

POL.

330-3 - Government and Politics:

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Britain

POL.

331-3 - Government and Politics:

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France

POL.

332-3 - Government and Politics:

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United States

POL.

333-3 - Government and Politics:

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USSR I

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POL.

334-3 - Government and Politics: ?

USSR II

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POL.

335-3

- Government and Politics:

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People's Republic

of China I

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POL.

336-3

- Government and Politics:

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People's Republic

of China II

POL.

337-3

- Government and Politics: ?

Selected Latin

American Nations I

POL.

338-3 - Government and Politics:

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Selected Latin

American Nations II

POL.

339-3

- Government and Politics:

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Selected African

Nations

POL.

430-3

- Government and Politics:

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Selected Asian

Nations

,POL.

431-3 - Comparative Western European Systems

POL.

432-3

- Comparative Communist Systems

POL.

433-3 -

Comparative Developing Systems

POL.

434-3 -

Comparative Constitutions

POL.

435-3 - Comparative Federal Systems

POL.

436-3 - Comparative Political Parties

POL.

437-3 - Comparative Judicial Systems

POL.

438-3 -

Selected Topics in Comparative Government and

Politics I

POL.

439-3 -

Selected Topics in Comparative Government and

Politics II

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141-3 -

Introduction to International Organizations

POL.

241-3 -

Introduction to International Politics

POL.

341-3 -

International Integration and Regional

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POL. 342-3 - Relations Between Developed and Developing

Nations

POL. 343-3 - International Conflict and Conflict Resolution

POL. 344-3 - Public International Law

POL. 345-3 - The Nation-State and Multi-National Corporation

POL. 448-3 - Selected Topics in International Relations I

POL. 449-3 - Selected Topics in International Relations II

POL.

151-3

- The Administration of Justice

POL.

152-3

- Introduction to Urban Government and Politics

POL.

251-3

- Introduction to Public Law and Public Adminis-

tration

POL.

351-3

- Canadian Urban Government and Politics

POL.

356-3

- Public Administration

POL.

357-3

- Public Law

POL.

451-3

- Public Policy Analysis

POL.

452-3 -

Government and Economic Order

POL.

458-3 -

Selected Topics in Urban Government and Politics

POL..

459-3 -

Selected Topics in Public Law and Public

Administration

POL. 499-5 - Honors Essay."

Professor T. Oliver and Dr. E. McWhinney were invited to join the

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group to respond to any questions raised. B. Wilson commented that the

program had received the scrutiny of the various committees, questions

had been raised at various levels, and the program had been commended

on the way in which it had been put together. Although K. Rieckhoff

and others questioned the ability of current faculty to offer the listing

of proposed courses, which it was noted were intended to be published in

the next calendar edition, E. McWhinney stated that all the courses in

the curriculum could be offered by presently existing faculty on a

regular basis with rotation of courses, but eight additional appointments

were anticipated over the next few years. He explained that the wide

range of experience of the current faculty provides the necessary exper-

tise for the five proposed fields, and the planned appointments would be

spread over each area.

E. Burkle believed the proposal to be an exciting innovative program

covering all the conventional areas with an interdisciplinary approach.

He said there was an urgency for new appointments, and the Political

Science library holdingscould be improved.

E. McWhinney and T. Oliver iesponded to questions relating to inter-

disciplinary approaches, advisory processes, and teaching schedules.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by E. Burkle,

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"That the date of the commencement of

implementation of the new curriculum be

September 1975."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by P. Doherty,

"That the courses now listed, approved and

offered for Political Science, Sociology

and Anthropology (PSA) be discontinued after

August 31, 1975."

This applies to undergraduate courses.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

It was accepted that students enrolled in the existing program

were entitled to complete their degree requirements under existing

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regulations. E. Mcwhinney undertook to make provisions for adequate

calendar notations identifying all courses could not be offered In

each semester. Senate was advised that the graduate curriculum for

Political. Science would be submitted for its consideration early in

the New Year.

2. Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies

1) Paper S.74-138 - Revision of History Department Undergraduate

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Moved by S. Smith, seconded by P. Doherty,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval

to the Board, the proposed revisions to the

Department of History Undergraduate Curriculum,

as set forth in S.74-138, Including

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The deletion of the following courses:

HIST 100-3, 150-3, 160-3, 245-3, 294-3,.404-5

(replaced with the new 404), 406-5 (replaced

with the new 406), 407-5 (replaced with the

new 407), 409-5 (replaced with the new 409),

414-5 (replaced with the new 414), 416-5 (re-

placed with the new 416), 418-5, 458-5 (replaced

with the new 458)

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The following new courses:

WEST

125-3

- Britain From the Stuarts to the Twentieth

Century

HIST

146-3 - Africa Since the Partition

HIST

190-3

- Approaches to History

lIST 220-3

- Mediaeval and Renaissance History

HIST

230-3

- The Expansion of Europe

lIST

249-3

- Islamic Tradition in the Middle East

HIST

404-5 - General Crises of 17th Century Europe

HIST

405-5

- Absolutism and Enlightenment in Europe

HIST

406-5

- Industrialization of Europe

HIST

407-5 - European Imperialism

lIST

408-5

- Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism

in 19th Century Europe

HIST

409-5 - The Balance of Power in Europe

HIST

414-5 - The Impact of the Great War

HIST

416-5

- The French Revolution

lIST

458-5 - Problems in Latin American Regional History

HIST

477-5

- Central Africa

[REGISTRAR'S NOTE: The following adjustments to the support papers

are required:

For

HIST

212-3

- replace lIST 208 recommended with HIST 125

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For

HIST

223-3

- add HIST 220 recommended

For

lIST

403-5 - change HIST 223 to lIST 220 or HIST 223

For

lIST

458-5

- change HIST 208 and lIST 209 to "any two of

LAS. 200, and 459-5, HIST 208, HIST 209."]

iii)

The renumbering of HIST 250-3 to HIST 151-3 - The Modern

Middle East (and the discontinuation of HIST 250)

iv) The retitling of the following courses:

HIST 208-3, 209-3, 217-3, 218-3, 223-3, 224-3, 225-3,

298-3, 417-5, 419-5 (with description change), 446-5,

466-5

v)

The addition of calendar descriptions to all courses

(except HIST 199, 299, 489, 495, 496, 497, 498, and

499, which had descriptions)

vi) The retention of the following courses:

lIST 199-3, 212-3, 213-3, 226-3, 246-3, 251-3, 293-3,

296-3, 297-3, 298-3, 299-3, 403-5, 423-5, 424-5, 428-5,

429-5, 432-5, 447-5, 448-5, 449-5, 459-5, 464-5, 465-5,

474-5, 475-5, 476-5, 480-5, 481-5, 482-5, 483-5, 484-5,

489-5, 495-5, 496-3, 497-3, 498-5, 499-18

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vii) Changes to requirements for prospective History Major

students in the lower levels and for History Major

students in the upper levels (including course groupings)."

The title of HIST 298-3 is to be "An Introduction to the History

of International Relations."

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E. Ingram Ellis responded to questions raised by E. Burkie in

connection with the requirements for the Honors degree. J. Ellis

suggested that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies should

examine the whole process for Honors when the proportion of students

following that program was fairly low. S. Smith indicated that the

Dean of Arts would note these comments.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by S. Smith, seconded by P. Doherty,

"That these revisions to the Department of

History undergraduate curriculum become

effective commencing for the Fall semester

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Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

ii) Paper S.74-139 - Department of Geography Curriculum Proposals

Moved by S. Smith, seconded by E. Burkie,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval

to the Board, the proposed Department of

Geography Curriculum changes, as set forth

in S.74-139, including:

i)

Changes in the grouping of courses, in lower

level course requirements, in upper level and

upper division course requirements, in minor

requirements, and in major requirements.

ii)

The following new courses:

GEOG 361-3 - Introduction to Urban Geography

GEOG 362-3 - Geography of Urban Development

GEOG 419-5 - Selected Topics in Physical Geography

GEOG 429-5 - Selected Topics in Economic Geography

GEOG 449-5 - Selected Topics in Cultural Geography

GEOG 475-5 - Historical Geography II

GEOG 498-5 - Field Studies

GEOG 499-15 Directed Readings/Field Study

(NOTE: GEOG 460-5 - Selected Regions, was recently approved.)

iii)

The renumbering of the following courses:

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GEOG 345-3 - Historical Geography I to

GEOG 375-3 (dropping GEOG 345)

GEOG 349-3 - Human Microgeography to

GEOG 369-3 (dropping GEOG 349)

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iv)

The discontinuation of the following courses after

August 31, 1975:

GEOG 463-5, 465-5, 466-5, 468-5

v)

A change in title and description to

GEOG 344-3 - Geography of Modern Industrial SOcieties."

M. Eliot Hurst noted that the Department of Geography is currently

adequately staffed to offer the 61 courses it lists in its curriculum.

It was noted that the changes basically would be effective for

Fall 75-3.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

iii)

Paper S.74-140 - New Course Proposal - ECON 490-5 - The Economics

of Collective Choice

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

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the new course proposal, as set forth

in S.74-140, for ECON 490-5 - The Economics of

Collective Choice."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

iv)

Paper S.74-141 - Department of Modern Languages Proposed Changes

C. Bouton and C. Bursill-Hall were In attendance to answer

questions.

Moved by S. Smith, seconded by E. Burkle,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the proposed changes in requirements

and undergraduate curriculum for the Department

of Modern Languages, as set forth in S.74-141,

including

i)

Changes In French in requirements and in pre-

requisites

ii)

Changes in German in requirements, in course

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numbers and in credits for GERM 100-3 (to be

GERM 102-4) and GERM 101-3 (to be GERM 103-4),

in course descriptions and in prerequisites

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Changes in Russian in requirements, in course

descriptions, and the discontinuance of RUSS

240 and 241."

E. Burkie was of the opinion that there was a need for more varied

offerings, particularly in the upper level in French.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

v)

Paper S.74-142 - New Course Proposals - PHIL 151-3 - History of

Philosophy II, PHIL 468-5 - Seminar III

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

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the new course proposals, as set

forth in S.74-142 for

PHIL 151-3 - History of Philosophy II

PHIL 468-5 - Seminar III."

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Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by S. Smith, seconded by E. Burkle,

"That PHIL 250 be discontinued after August 31,

1975."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

vi)

Paper S.74-143 - Proposal for Regular Status - PHIL 300-3 -

Introduction to Philosophy

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

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the course proposal, as set forth in

S.74-143, for PHIL 300-3 - Introduction to

Philosophy, and that it be given regular status."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

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MOTION CARRIED

vii) Paper S.74-144 - Department of Philosophy - Changes in Pre-

requisite Requirements

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

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"That Senate approve the proposed changes, as

set forth in S.74-144, for the Department of

Philosophy prerequisites."

S. Smith pointed out that for PHIL 331-3 the prerequisite statement

should read, "Students may not take this course for further credit if

the topic is one for which they have credit in PHIL 207, 231, 360, 435,

437, 438, 439, 440, 441, 442, 467, or 468."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

viii) Paper S.74-145 - Department of Psychology - (1) New Course

Proposal - PsYC 444-5; (2) Change in Course Description and

in Regulations

Moved by S. Smith, seconded by B. Wilson,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval

to the Board, the new course proposal, as set

forth in S.74-145, for

PSYC 444-5 - Psychopathology."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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

"That Senate approve the proposed change, as

set forth

in

S.74-145,

i) in

description for PSYC 451-5 - Psychology of

Infancy, and

ii)

in wording of the regulation for admission to

upper level seminars,

From: A minimum of 5th level standing is

required for admission. Admission to

any upper level seminar requires per-

mission of the instructor.

To: ?

A minimum of 60 semester hours credit

is required for admission. Additionally,

admission to any upper level seminar

requires permission of the instructor.

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Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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ix) Paper S.74-146 - New Course Proposal - G.S. 201-3 - Historical

Studies in the Philosophy of Science

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by E. Burkle,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval

to the Board, the new course proposal, as set

forth in

S.74-146, for G.S. 201-3 - Historical

Studies in the Philosophy of Science, for

offering on a continuing basis until there is

a further proposal for courses in the History

and Philosophy of Science, at which time the

course will be fully reviewed."

B. Wilson suggested that, as General Studies are normally offered

for an experimental year and, after review are brought back to Senate,

the latter half of the motion was redundant. R. Brown accepted the

alteration, and the motion then read,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval

to the Board, the new course proposal, as set

forth in S.74-146, for G.S. 201-3 - Historical

Studies in the Philosophy of Science."

R. Brown explained that the individual who would be teaching the

course had been hired on a sessional lectureship basis, which accounted

for the teaching resource section of the course proposal form being left

uncompleted.

Debate ensued on the pertinence of the title.

Amendment was moved by E. Burkie, seconded by C. Hamilton,

"That the word 'Studies' be deleted and

the word 'Figures' be substituted therefor."

E.. Swangard and K. Rieckhoff opposed the amendment.

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

AMENDMENT FAILED

Amendment was moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by B. Wilson,

"That the word 'Historical' be struck."

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

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AMENDMENT CARRIED

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

MOTION

AS AMENDED

CARRIED

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x) Paper S.74-147 - Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies - 1) Cpmputing

Science Changes; 2) General Regulations

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by E. Burkle,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the proposed changes as set forth in

S.74-147 for:

1) The Computing Science Program, including

a)

Changes in prerequisites

b)

Change in the title of CMPT 001-3

ii) The general Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies

regulations by adding:

'Course loads of more than 16 hours per semester

in lower levels and more than 18 hours per

semester in upper levels work require the written

consent of the Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies

or his delegate."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

xi) Paper S.74-148 - Proposed Changes - Latin American Studies Program

Moved by R. Browr, seconded byE. Burkle,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval

to the Board, the proposed changes, as set

forth in S.74-148, for the Latin American

Studies Program, including

i)

Changes to the list of approved courses for

the LAS. Minor

ii)

Change in prerequisite for LAS. 402-5, LAS.

403-5, LAS. 404-5."

R. Brown confirmed that a significant portion of the approved

courses deals with problems in Latin America on a regular basis.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

xii) Paper S.74-149 - Proposed Changes - Canadian Studies Program

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by E. Burkie,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval

to the Board, the proposed changes as set

forth in S.74-149, for the Canadian Studies

Program."

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Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

xiii) Paper S.74-150 - Proposed Changes - Africa/Middle East Program

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by E. Burkle,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the proposed changes, as set forth in

S.74-150, for the Africa/Middle East Program."

It was pointed out by the Secretary that this paper had been in-

correctly collated and that the motion sheet should be followed by the

attachments to 5.74-155.

R. Brown stated that the proposed changes were a reflection of

other changes within the Faculty of Arts and did not represent a

change in the program itself.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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xiv) Paper S.74-151 - New Course Proposal - EDUC 483-8 - Curriculum

Studies

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

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the new course proposal, as set forth

in S.74-151, for EDUC 483-8 - Curriculum Studies."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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

"That Senate waive the normal two semester time

lag requirement in order that EDUC 483-8 may be

first offered in the Summer, 1975."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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

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"That EDUC 485-15 be discontinued after April

30, 1975."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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xv)

Paper S.74-152 - Education Special Topics Courses, Policy on

Maximum Hours

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

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-152,

that 12 semester hours of credit be the maximum

number of Education Special Topics Courses

credit hours that a student may use toward the

Bachelor of Education degree."

When E. Burkle raised questions about the control system for taking

Special Topics courses he was reminded that the matter had been dis-

cussed at.length by SCUS and that an investigation was to be undertaken.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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Paper S.74-153 - Education Special Topics Courses - Policy On the

Number of Offerings

Moved by D. Birch, seconded by M. Wideen,

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"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-153,

that the number of times an Education Special

Topics course of particular content be offered

will normally be no more than twice, with this

policy to be effective from September 1, 1975."

D. Birch stated that the intent was that a particular special topic

would not be permitted more than twice without receiving the same approval

route as for regular courses. The Secretary added that, as special topics

are different subjects at different times, the new computer system will

provide for the topics taken.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

xvii)

Paper S.74-154 - Change in Prerequisites for Certain Upper Division

Education Courses

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

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-154,

the proposed changes In prerequisites for all

Upper Division Education Courses (with the

exception of EDUC 431, 435

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From: EDUC 401/402 recommended

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EDUC 401/402 or equivalent."

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Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-154,

the proposed change in prerequisite for EDUC 431,

435, 437, 441, 442

From: EDUC 401/402 recommended

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Not less than 60 semester hours credit,

and that the prerequisite remain unchanged for

EDUC 484, 490, 491, 492, 493, 494 and 495."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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Paper S.74-155 - Policy in Respect of Specific Education Minors

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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by M. Wideen,

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-155,

that students who successfully complete at Simon

Fraser University EDUC 401/402, 405 and 404 (PDP)

including a Specific Education Minor approved by

the Faculty of Education and who also then seek

and qualify for the B.A. or B.Sc. or B.G.S. degree

may have the Specific Education Minor recognized

in their program and entered on official records."

D. Birch noted that, in response to a request from the Faculty of

Science, the Faculty of Education is considering additional minors which

may not carry with them the requirement of professional orientation and

inclusion of the Professional Development Program.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

xix)

Paper S.74-156 - Mathematical Physics Honors Program

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

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the proposed program, as set forth

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in S.74-156, for a Mathematical Physics Honors

Program."

S. Aronoff stated that possibly 8 to 10 students would be enrolled

in such a program, which involved no new courses.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

[REGISTRAR'S NOTE: As the proposal represents no new courses or require-

ments but merely a combination of courses, it is

intended that it become effective immediately.]

xx) Paper S.74-157 - Department of Mathematics Proposed Curriculum

Changes

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

1.

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the new course proposals, as set forth

in S.74-157 for

MATH 310-3 - Introduction to Ordinary Differential

Equations

MATH 312-4 - Multidimensional Calculus

MATH 320-3 - Theory of Convergence."

D. Ryeburn commented that the proposal was intended to improve upon

MATH 311 to make it more teachable.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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

2.

"That effective September 1975 the following

courses will be discontinued:

MATH 352-2 (c.f. MATH 310-3)

MATH 311-4 (c.f. MATH 312-4, 320-3)."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved

by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

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3. "That Senate approve, and recommend approval

to the Board, the new course proposal, as

set forth in S.74-157, for

MATH 420-4 - Linear Analysis

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with discontinuation of MATH 412-4 effective

September 1975."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION

CARRIED

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

4.

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-157,

the proposed changes in requirements and in

prerequisites."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION

CARRIED

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

5.

"That Senate approve,-as set forth in S.74-157,

the proposed changes to Chemical Physics,

Chemistry and Physics."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION

CARRIED

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

6.

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-157,

the change in Mathematics prerequisite for the

Physics Core Program."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION

CARRIED

xxi)

Paper S.74-158 - Initial Offering, of CHEM 005-3

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

"That Senate approve waiver of the normal two

semester time lag requirement, as set forth in

S.74-158, in order that CHEM 005 may be first

offered in Summer semester 75-2."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION

CARRIED

xxii) Paper S.74-159 - Prerequisite Changes, Biological Sciences

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

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"That Senate approve, and recommend approval

to the Board, the proposed prerequisitechanges,

as set forth in S.74-159, for Biological Science

courses."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION

CARRIED

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xxiii)

Paper S.74-160 - Revised Physics Requirements for Chemistry

Core Program

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

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the proposed changes, as set forth in

S.74-160, for Physics requirements for the

Chemistry Core Program."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

xxiv) Paper S.74-161 - Revised Chemistry MinOr Programs

Moved by S. Arondff, seconded by K. Reickhoff,

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to

the Board, the revised Chemistry Minor Programs,

as set forth in S.74-151, including

Changes to Chemistry Minor - General Chemistry

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(formerly Organic/Biochemistry)

Changes to Chemistry Minor - Inorganic/Radiochemistry

Changes to Chemistry Minor - Physical and Nuclear

Chemistry."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

xxv) Paper S.74-162 - Use of Vector Descriptions in the Calendar

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

"That Senate approve an amendment to its previous

regulations on the use of vector descriptions in the

calendar to permit those Faculties or Departments

who so wish to have a numerical vector description

listed in the calendar against their courses."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

[EXPLANATORY NOTE: The intent is to amend Issue 7, Use of Vector

Patterns (in Regularly Scheduled Courses) such that where the Faculty

or Department wishes, the numerical vector description applicable under

Issue 7(d) would appear in the calendar (as well as in the Course Guide)

in lieu of the word identification called for under Issue 7(b). This

change will be effective immediately in preparation for the 1975-76

calendar.]

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3. Senate Graduate Studies Committee

i)

Paper S.74-163 - New Courses - ECON 891-5, 845-5, 846-5, 847-5

J. Wheatley noted that the last three courses had been incorrectly

numbered in the support paper.

Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

"That Senate approve the following courses:

ECON 891-5 - The Economics of Public Choice

ECON 845-5 - Marketing Measurement

ECON 846-5 - Marketing Theory and Models

ECON 847-5 - Consumer Behavior."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

ii)

Paper S.74-164 - Graduate Calendar Changes, Department of Economics

and Commerce

Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

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"That Senate approve the following changes in

the Department of Economics and Commerce

Graduate Calendar submission:

Ph.D. Pro g

ram Qualif

yin

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Examination

Change in Requirements: From 'Examinations

will normally be taken within three academic

semesters after starting the Ph.D. program.

They will usually be taken after completion

of ...'

To: 'Qualifying examinations will usually

be taken after completion of ...'

Addition to Requirements: 'One qualifying

examination in economic theory must be written

within three academic semesters of beginning

the Ph.D. program and one qualifying examination

in economic theory must be passed within four

academic semesters of beginning the Ph.D. program.

All attempts at qualifying examinations must be

completed within

six

academic semesters of beginning

the Ph.D. program."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

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MOTION CARRIED

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Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

"That Senate approve the following changes in

the Department of History Graduate Calendar

submission:

Admission of Graduate Students

Change of Requirement: From 'Admission will

normally be in the Fall Semester only.'

To: 'Admission will be in the Fall or Spring

Semester. Applications for the Spring must

be completed by November 1, and for the Fall

by March 1.'

M.A. Program

Change in Admission Requirements: From 'Candi-

dates for the M.A. degree must satisfy the

minimum entrance requirements set by the

University; namely, at least a 3.0 average or

its equivalent.'

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To: 'Candidates for the M.A. degree must satisfy

the minimum entrance requirements set by the

University; namely, at least a 3.0 average or its

equivalent. In addition, the Department requires

a 3.25 average or its equivalent in the Major

Subject over the last two years of the Undergraduate

Program.'

Change in Requirements: From 'In unusual circum-

stances, and where the student's professional

development would benefit thereby, the Department

may consent to the awarding of an M.A. degree on

course work alone. In place of the thesis, two

additional courses will be taken and three research

papers will be submitted to the Examining Committee.'

To: 'In place of the thesis, three extended essays

in the form of research papers will be submitted to

the Examining Committee."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

iv) Paper S.74-166 - Graduate Calendar Changes - Department of

Psychology

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"That Senate approve the following changes In

the Department of Psychology Graduate Calendar

submission:

Satisfactory Performance

Change in Requirements: From 'The progress of

each candidate will be assessed periodically by

the Department. A course grade of less than B

is not considered satisfactory at the graduate

level. Any student who performs unsatisfactorily

in two or more courses may be required to with-

draw from the program.'

To: 'The progress of each candidate will be

assessed periodically by the Department. A course

grade of less than B Is not considered satisfactory

at the graduate level, with the exception that an

M.A. candidate is permitted one grade of P in

either of two Research Design courses (Psychology

910 or 911). Any student who obtains a grade of

less than B in two or more courses may be required

to withdraw.'

Ph.D. Pro

g ram De

g

ree Requirements

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From: 'The student will participate in a program

of study decided upon in consultation with his

initial adviser and subsequently with his Ph.D.

Supervisory Committee. This program must include

at least two Proseminars, which are to be taken

before the end of his first three semesters in

residence as a Ph.D. candidate in the Department.

These two Proseminars may be chosen from any of

those offered by the Department.'

To: 'The student will participate in a program of

study decided upon in consultation with his initial

adviser and subsequently with his Ph.D. Supervisory

Committee. This program must include at least two

Proseminars, which are to be taken before the end

of his first three semesters in residence as a Ph.D.

candidate in the Department. These two Proseminars

may be chosen from any of those offered by the

Department.

Ph.D. candidates are required to complete two

Research Design courses (Psychology 910 and

Psychology 911 or their equivalent) with grades

of no less than B."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

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MOTION CARRIED

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v) Paper S.74-167 - 1975-76 Graduate Calendar

Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

"That Senate approve the following:

That the Graduate Studies Calendar include

the following entry under the Faculty of

Interdisciplinary Studies:

COMPUTING SCIENCE PROGRAM

Students who wish to undertake interdisciplinary

work involving Computing Science, or who want to

work in Computing Science under Special Arrange-

ments should refer to paragraph 3.4 of the

General Regulations."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

A motion was moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by B. Wilson, "That

Departments or Programs may be a1lowd to put calendar statements into

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the graduate calendar directing attention to graduate students under

Special Arrangements - subject to approval of the Office of the Dean of

Graduate Studies." This was withdrawn when consideration was given to

the ramifications. J. Wheatley suggested that the matter would be

better presented as

'a notice of motion in order that it could be fully

studied to determine the effects.

vi)

Paper S.74-168 - Changes in the General Regulations for Graduate

Studies and New Courses - S.AR 895-3. 896-5. 897-5

Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

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"That paragraph 3.3 a (iii) be amended to read

'at least two semesters in a Master's Program

at this University with a Cumulative Grade

Point Average of at least 3.5 in nine or more

semester hours of graduate course work. All

graduate courses for the Master's degree, whether

taken at this University or another, shall be

considered in the evaluation of the application."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

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"That a new section be added to the General

Regulations as follows:

3.7 Admission as an Exchange Student. Bona

fide graduate students at other Canadian

universities who wish to take courses at

Simon Fraser University, not leading to a

Simon Fraser University degree, will be

admitted on the recommendation of the

Chairman of the Department (or equivalent

officer) and the Dean of Graduate Studies

at the other university, and the permission

• of the appropriate Graduate Program Committee

and the Dean of Graduate Studies at this

University."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

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"That the following sentence be added to

. section 3.6 at the end of the paragraph:

'Transcripts of previous university work

(or proof of obtaining a degree) will be

required at the time of application, but

letters of reference will not necessarily

be required.'

b)

That the last sentence of the first para-

graph of section 3.7 (present numbering)

be struck.

c)

That the last paragraph of section 3.7

(present numbering) be struck and that

the following two paragraphs be inserted

in its place:

'Admission for Masters or Doctoral students

is by resolution of the Senate Graduate

Studies Committee on the recommendation of

the Graduate Program Committee or, for

students entering under Special Arrangements,

on the recommendation of the Executive

Committee of the Senate Graduate Studies

Committee.

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Decisions on admission made by the Senate

Graduate Studies Committee shall be final.

Final approval of admissions for Special

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Students or Exchange Graduate Students is by

the Dean of Graduate Studies provided all

the conditions of such admission have been

met. '"

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

4.

"That the second sentence in 6.3 be changed

to read as follows:

'This appointment shall normally be made no

later than the beginning of the third semester

after the student's admission, although In

certain circumstances, and with the permission

of the Dean of Graduate Studies, the appoint-

ment can be made later.'

That the second sentence in 6.4 be changed to

read as follows:

'This recommendation shall be made during the

same semester in which the Senior Supervisor

is appointed."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

5.

"That the last sentence in 7.1 be changed to

read as follows:

'While doing work off campus under these

provisions, the student shall maintain normal

registration at this University, not

registration on leave.'

That the last sentence on 7.2 be changed to

read as follows:

'While taking a course or courses at another

university under these provisions, the student

shall maintain normal registration at this

University, not registration on leave."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

6.

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"That the present paragraph 8.2 be struck

and the following new 8.2 be inserted:

'If a student's progress appears to be un-

satisfactory, the Supervisory Committee or

the Chairman of the Graduate Program

Committee shall make a written report to

the Graduate Program Committee. That

Committee shall consider whether or not the

student's progress has been satisfactory.

Should the student's progress be found to

be unsatisfactory, the Committee, on consul-

tation with the Supervisory Committee, if

one has been appointed, can

a)

require the student to withdraw, or

b)

inform the student that his progress is

unsatisfactory and require him to improve

his work in specific ways in a specific

amount of time.

The student concerned has the right to appear

before that Graduate Program Committee when

his case is considered and he may submit any

materials relevant to his case. If the

student is required to withdraw, he shall be

informed in writing with copies to the Dean

of Graduate Studies and the Assistant Registrar

for Graduate Studies. If he is required to

improve his work within a specific amount of

time, he shall be informed in writing as to

what precisely is required of him with copies

to the Dean of Graduate Studies and the

Assistant Registrar for Graduate Studies.

Any decision of the Graduate Program Committee

under the provision of this section may be

appealed to the Senate Graduate Studies

Committee through the Dean of Graduate Studies

Office. The student has the right to appear

before the Senate Graduate Studies Committee

when his case is heard. The decision of.that

Committee shall be final.'"

J. Wheatley commented that the section as revised states the appeals

procedure.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

7. "That a final sentence be added to the last

paragraph of Section 10.1 as follows: 'The

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Dean of Graduate Studies or his designate

shall have the right to attend all phases

of the examination.'"

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

8. a) "That the present paragraph 10.6 have an

extra sentence inserted at the beginning,

as follows:

'For degrees designated "professional

degrees" by Senate (presently MA - Teaching

of French, MBA, MPM) the project will be

examined in ways designated by the appropriate

Graduate Program Committee and approved by the

appropriate Faculty Graduate Studies Committee

and the Dean of Graduate Studies.'

b) That the existing paragraph be amended by

inserting the words 'for all other graduate

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programs' after the word 'project.' (This has

the effect of making the first sentence read,

'The examination of projects for all other

graduate programs shall be as for the examina-

tion of theses...')"

J. Wheatley stated that the previous regulation required examination

by an outside examiner but a less rigorous final oral examination seemed

now to be appropriate.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

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"That three new courses be introduced, as

follows:

S.AR 895-3 - Special Topics 1

S.AR 896-5 - Special Topics 2

S.AR 897-5 - Special Topics 3."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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4.

Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules

Paper S.74-169 - Academic Board Membership - Extension

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by E. Burkle,

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-169,

the extension of the term of office as a member

of the Academic Board of B. Wilson to December

31, 1974 or shortly thereafter if required."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

5.

Senate Committee on Non-Credit Instruction

Paper S.74-170 - Senate Committee on Continuing Education

Moved by J. Blaney, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.74-170,

the structure, composition and terms of refer-

ence of a Senate Committee on Continuing

Education, to succeed the Senate Committee on

Non-Credit Instruction, as follows:

A.

Membership

Six Senators, elected by Senate

The Dean of Continuing Education - Chairman

B.

Terms of Appointment

The six Senators, elected by Senate, are to be

appointed for periods of two years, except that

in the first instance three members will be

appointed for two years and three for one year.

C.

Terms of Reference

1)

To advise Senate on policy with respect to

the overall development of the University's

continuing education credit and credit-free

programs.

2)

In respect of credit-free programs, to

review at regular intervals existing and

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proposed programs in terms of their need,

objectives, clientele served and other

relevant factors.

3). To review and approve credit-free courses

each semester.

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4)

To develop procedures for the approval of

various categories of credit-free instruction.

5)

To report to Senate at least once annually with

respect to Its above-noted responsibilities.

6)

To report to Senate as requested by Senate."

An amendment was moved by R. Sadleir, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

"That the membership consist of 6 Senators

selected by Senate and the Dean of Continuing

Education. The Chairman shall be elected

annually by members of the Committee."

R. Sadleir stated that the amendment would not prohibit the Dean

being elected, but he would not necessarily have to be elected Chairman

and this would facilitate the function of the Committee. A number of

Senators spoke against the amendment.

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

AMENDMENT FAILED

An amendment was moved by D. Birch, seconded by B. Wilson,

"To change the name to Senate Committee on

Continuing Studies."

D. Birch said the amendment would eliminate confusion with the

Faculty of Education, and he was supported by J. Blaney.

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

AMENDMENT CARRIED

An amendment was moved by E. Burkie, seconded by L. Latham,

"To add to the terms of reference, 'To encourage

the setting up of courses or to initiate courses

in the areas the Committee considers necessary."

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

AMENDMENT FAILED

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

MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED

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The Chairman undertook to submit a proposal to the Board of Governors

to retitle the Dean of Continuing Education consistent with the name of

the Committee.

Moved by J. Blaney, seconded by S. Smith,

"That until Senate can conduct the required

election, those who served as members of the

Committee on Non-Credit Instruction serve as

members of the Committee on Continuing Studies."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Attention was drawn to the last page of Paper S.74-170, which the

Chairman suggested should be attached to the motion.

6.

REPORTS OF FACULTIES

There were no reports from Faculties.

7.

OTHER BUSINESS

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8.

INFORMATION

It was noted that the next meeting of Senate is scheduled to be held

on Monday, January 13, 1975 at 7:30 p.m.

The assembly recessed briefly at 10:35 p.m. prior to moving Into

Closed Session.

H. M. Evans

Secretary