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MINUTES OF A MEETING
OF
THE SENATE
OF
SIMON
FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
MONDAY, FEBRUARY
3, 1975, 3172 ADMINISTRATION
BUILDING, 7:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present:
Jewett. P.
Chairman
Andrews, I. R.
Aronoff, S.
Banister, E. W.
Beirne, B. P.
Birch, D. R.
Blaney, J. P.
Brown, R. C.
Burkie, E.
Caple, K. P.
Cook, G. L.
Copes, P.
D'Auria, J. M.
Doherty, P. N.
Ellis,
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J. F.
Funt, B. L.
Hollibaugh, A. L.
Jamieson, D. H.
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Janssen, D.
Latham, L.
MacPherson, A.
Morin, S. R.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Sadleir, R.M.F.S.
Smith, W.A.S.
Sterling, T. D.
Swangard, E. M.
Thomas, L. E.
Representing
D. A. Baird
Wheatley, J.
Wideen, M. F.
Wilson, B. C.
Evans, H. M.
Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Norsworthy, R.
Recording Secretary
Absent:
Cot(, P. T.
Dawson, A. J.
Eliot Hurst, M. E.
Emmott, A. H.
Hamilton, C. L.
Hindle, L.
Ingram Ellis, E. R.
Seager, J. W.
In attendance:
Fattah, E. A.
Mugridge, I.
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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 January 13, 1975 were approved
as distributed.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
1) Paper S.75-30 - Elections - Chancellor, Board of Governors, Senate
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K. Rieckhoff questioned the mechanisms outlined for the election of
twelve Senators from the faculties at large, and suggested that an equal
distribution over staggered terms would be more logical. The Secretary
explained the proposal was based on twenty faculty members to be elected
to Senate with terms of office of six members to expire in one year and
seven terms to expire in each of the second and third years, this sequence
to be repeated over time.
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by A. MacPherson,
"That the staggering of terms be left for a
decision at a future meeting when a number
of alternatives can be picked."
B. Wilson spoke against the motion, stating that an appropriate method
covering retirements and elections had been provided and the requirements
of the Universities Act had been met. H. Evans stated that there was in-
sufficient time permitted in the regulations to permit the matter to be
brought back for a further meeting of Senate, and it was intended to distri-
bute the Call for Nominations and Elections within the next few days. K.
Rieckhoff then asked that it be noted that methods proposed for the current
elections were not rules binding for future distribution of terms of office.
The principles outlined in S.75-30 would apply for current elections.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION FAILED
ii) Paper S.75-31 - Apointthent Procedures for Senior Academic Administrators
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by S. Smith,
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"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.75-31,
the procedures approved by the Board of Governors
for the recommendation and selection of candidates
for President, Deans, Librarians, Registrar, and
other senior academic administrators as the Board
may designate."
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B. Wilson stated that, in accordance with the Universities ..Act,
the Board of Governors has power, with the approval of Senate, to
establish procedures for senior academic administrators, and this had
been accomplished at the January meeting of the Board. The Chairman
suggested that the assembly could approve, not approve, or approve
subject to specified changes but that it could not directly amend the
proposals.
There were a number of criticisms of the document which was con-
sidered to be vaguely worded, without specifying the ratio of constitu-
encies, and without evidence of appropriate consultation with the
Faculty Association, Staff Association, or the Student Society to
provide a consensus. Questions were raised on the rationale for member-
ship on the various search committees.
A motion proposed by K. Rieckhoff was accepted .by the Chairman:
"That the document be referred back to the
Board of Governors for wider consultation."
A. Hollibaugh asked that the Board be apprised of the comments of
Senate and that the Alumni Association be included in any consultation
process.
L. Thomas, who was representing the University Librarian, indicated
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that the librarians believe that the reference in the Universities Act
is to all professional librarians and not just the chief librarian. B.
Wilson felt that the context of the Act suggested reference only to the
chief librarian and not all professional librarians. He believed that
there should be policies for the selection of all professional librarians
but that they need not be included in this particular policy.
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER CARRIED
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1) Senate Nominating Committee
Paper S.75-26 - Elections to Senate and Related Committees
It was noted that there had been no additional nominations submitted
by Senators prior to the deadline for receipt of names, and ballots were
distributed for the required elections.
Moved by A. Hollibaugh, seconded by E. Burkie,
"That the individual nominated to the Senate
Undergraduate Admissions Board (SUAB) be
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declared elected: D. JANSSEN."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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Following the ballot count, the Secretary ainounced the tm1ies 6f
the successful candidates. Complete election results
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as follows:
Senate Committee on Continuing Studies
One Senator at large to replace J. P. Daem for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1976.
Candidates: ?
I. R. Andrews
E. Burkie
Individual receiving the higher number of
votes and thereby declared elected:
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I. R. ANDREWS
Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board (SUAB)
One Student Senator to replace J. P. Daem for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1975.
Candidate: ?
D. Janssen
Declared elected:
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D. JANSSEN
Academic Planning Committee
One Senator at large to replace J. P. Daem for no specified term of
office, commencing with date of election.
Candidates: ?
E. Burkle
G. L. Cook
C. L. Hamilton
Individual receiving the highest number of
votes and thereby declared elected:
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G. L. COOK
ii) Academic Planning Committee
Paper S.75-27 - Proposed Undergraduate Curriculum in Cr1min2logy
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to
the Board, the proposed undergraduate curriculum
in Criminology, as set forth in S.75-27, including:
1) The requirements for a Major in Criminology
ii)
The requirements for a Minor in Criminology
iii)
The requirements for Honors in Criminology
iv)
The following courses:
CRIM 101-3 - Introduction to Criminology
CRIM 102-3 - Crime: An Analytical Approach
CRIM 103-3 - Psychological Explanations of Criminal and
Deviant Behavior
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CRIN 104-3
CRIM 130-3
CRIM 131-3
CRIM 132-3
CRIM 151-3
CRIM 201-3
CRIM 203-3
CRIM 210-3
CRIM 230-3
CRIM 231-3
CRIM 241-3
CRIM 302-3
CRIM 311-3
CRIM 312-3
CRIM 313-3
CRIM 320-3
CRIM 330-3
CRIM 335-3
CRIM 340-3
CRIM 341-3
. CRIM 342-3
CRIM 350-3
CRIM 360-5
CRIM 361-1
CRIM 370-3
CRIM 410-3
CRIM 414-3
CRIM 415-3
CRIM 416-3
CRIM 420-3
CRIM 430-3
CRIM 440-3
CRIN 441-4
CRIM 450-3
CRIN 455-3
CRIM 460-5
CRIM 461-1
CRIN 465-5
CRIN 466-1
CRIM 469-3
CRIM 470-5
CRIN 499-8
Sociological Explanations of Criminal and
Deviant Behavior
Philosophy of Law
Introduction to the Criminal 3titice
System - A Total System Approach
Sociology of Law
Introduction to Law Enforcement
Psychiatric and Biogenetic Explanations
of Criminal and Deviant Behaviot
Societal Reaction to Crime and Deviance
Juvenile Delinquency
Criminal Law
Introduction to the Judicial Process
Introduction to Corrections
Critical Approach to Crime and Deviance
Criminality of Particular Groups
Criminological Perspectives on Social Problems
Specific Types of Crimes
Introduction to Criminological Research
Criminal Procedure and Evidence
Human Rights and Civil Liberties
Techniques of Correctional Practice
Techniques of Criminological Treatment and
Social Reintegration I
Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships
Techniques of Crime Prevention I
Field Practice I
Field Practice Feedback I
Directed Readings
Decision Making in Criminal Justice
Criminal Typologies
Victimology
Current Issues in Criminology and Criminal
Justice
Techniques of Evaluation and Prediction in
Criminology
Judicial Administration and Planning
Correctional Administration and Planning
Techniques of Criminological Treatment and
Social Reintegration II
Techniques of Crime Prevention II
Law Enforcement Administration and Planning
Field Practice II
Field Practice Feedback II
Field Practice III
Field Practice Feedback III
Professional Ethics
Directed Studies
Honors Thesis."
A number of Senators complimented, the originator of the proposal on
the presentation, which was considered to be an attractive offering which
would result in widespread interest. The Dean of Interdisciplinary
Studies responded to questions relating to funding, staffing and space
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requirements. He stated that a graduate program would beorljcoming
and that within five years it was anticipated all proposals could be
implemented with projected faculty numbering approximately twenty.
E. Fattah outlined proposals for joint appointments and the flexi-
bility in the program which would accommodate transfer credit. J.
Ellis requested that due attention be given the matter of transfer
credit and that the Colleges be clearly and definitively kept informed..
D. Birch requested that appropriate procedures be invoked from
the outset for suitable continual program evaluation.
Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION 1 CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
2.
"That the date of commencement of implementation
of this program be September 1975."
Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2 CARRIED
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Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
3.
"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, that the administrative
unit to supervise the curriculum be. a Department
of Criminology."
In response to a question raised by L. Funt, the Academic Vice-
President stated that the Academic Planning Committee had considered
the question of Program versus Department and the decision had been
that with the projected development in graduate work it seemed appro-
priate to establish a department with six faculty by September and
some joint appointments and status recognition outside and within the
University.
Question was called on Motion 3, and a vote taken.
MOTION 3 CARRIED
iii) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
Paper S.75-28 - Faculties of Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies -
Some Adjustments to Course Vectors and Calendar Word Statements
Moved by S. Smith, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.75-28,
the revision of vector descriptions contained
in Paper s.75-28 to reflect existing course
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organization, recognizing that this action does
not endorse limitation of course enrolment based
on organization, nor does it limit the
prerogative
of the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
to review present and proposed instructional
organization patterns."
It was explained that the intent was to clearly establish the base
vector which from time to time could be varied with departmental
approval. There had been some conflict between numerical versus word
form statements. K. Rieckhoff expressed concern if the credit hour
assigned to a course is not related to the contact hour but only the
knowledge absorption expected from the student. S. Smith countered
that an analysis had led to the belief that the proposal was education-
ally sound, and he was supported by D. Birch who stated that the courses
which would be affected involved those for which
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formal directed readings
are no longer scheduled and required, although students will be urged to
use the library resources and linguistics labs.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Paper S.75-29 - Credit for Courses
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Taken in Education 404 Prior to
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Fall Semester, 1968
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by M. Wideen,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.75-29,
that the present approved principle - that
courses undertaken during Education 404 and
normally credited towards an Arts degree or
towards a Science degree or towards a General
Studies degree may be credited toward such
degree - be extended by removal of the restric-
tion preventing recognition of courses taken
at Simon Fraser University prior to 1968-3."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
6.
REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports from Faculties.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
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8. NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
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9. INFORMATION
It was noted that the next meeting o enaL i
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Monday, March 3, 1975 at 7:30 p.m.
The assembly recessed briefly at 9:15 p.m. prior to m
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Closed Session.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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SiMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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MEMORANDUM
To
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FOR INFORMATION
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ELECTIONS - CHANCELLOR, BOARD OF
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GOVERNORS, SENATE
H.M. EVANS, REGISTRAR
From
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AND SECRETARY OF SENATE
JANUARY 20, 1975
Date
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I.
Attention Is drawn to the following sections of the Universities Act:
16. "In the event of only one candidate being nominated for chancellor,
or only so many candidates being nominated for the senate as are
required to be elected, the candidate or candidates shall be
declared to have been elected."
17.(1) "The registrar shall report the results of the election to
the senate at its first meeting following the election."
(2) "In the-event of an equality of votes between two or more
candidates for an office, the senate shall cast the deciding
vote."
It is proposed that for the forthcoming elections in the event of ties for
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the office of Chancellor., for membership on the Board, for membership on
Senate section 17(2) shall be applied to break such ties, with vote by
current Senate.
II.
Senate has approved in these first elections of faculty members to the
new Senate that there be staggered terms of office. Normal terms of
office are three years, but on this occasion some will be for three,
some for two, some for one.
Twenty faculty members are to be elected under Section 35(2)(g).
(i)
two each by and from the Faculties of Arts, of Educaion, of
Interdisciplinary Studies, of Science - for a total of eight.
(ii)
the remainder to be elected by all the faculty members in such
manner as they, in joint meeting, determine - twelve.
It is proposed that one faculty member by and from the Faculty of Arts
be elected for three years, and one for two years; similarly for Iducition,
for Interdisciplinary Studies, for Science. In these individual Faculty
elections the candidate with the highest ranking of votes in keeping with
election rules will hold office for three years, the second highest for
two years, to give staggered terms in each Faculty. Senate would vote
to break any tie.
Similarly it is proposed to stagger the terms of those elected jointly.
by faculties, using the highest ranking group of votes for these for
three year terms, the second highest grouping of votes for these for
two year terms, and the third highest grouping of votes for these for
one year terms. Senate would vote to break any ties,
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A meeting is being called for January 28, of faculties jointly to
determine the manner in which these twelve members are to be elected.
In the event the decision be for election by and from faculties jointly,
for these first elections to achieve staggered terms it is proposed that
three positions be for three years, three for two years and six for on
year. The highest ranking candidates would hold office for three years,
the second highest group for two years, the third highest group for one
year. Senate would vote to break ties.
This combination would give staggered terms across all faculty members,
with seven holding three year terms, seven holding two year terms and
six holding one year terms. This would be in keeping with the earlier
Senate decision that each year approximately one-third of the faculty
members' terms of office expire. In the event of some other actions by
the faculties jointly, this same principle would be adopted for the
elections.
III. Under Section 35(2)(h) ten students are to be elected by and from the
students in a manner that ensures that at least one student from each
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faculty is elected. Senate has established that those students with
the highest number of votes shall be elected provided there is a least
one student from each faculty. Senate shall vote to break ties.
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