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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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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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POL.
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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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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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.
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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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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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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
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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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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
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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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iii) Paper S.74-165 - Graduate Calendar Changes - Department of History
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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