DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE 

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON 

MONDAY, MARCH 3, 1975, 3172 ADMINISTRATION 

FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD 

BUILDING, 7:30 P.M. 

OPEN SESSION 

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Present:         

Jewett, P.        

Chairman 

Andrews, I. R. 

Aronoff, S. 

Baird, D. A. 

Banister, E. W. 

Beirne, B. P. 

Birch, D. ? 

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Blaney, J. P. 

Brown, R. C. 

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Burkie, E. 

Cook, G. L. 

D'Auria, J. M. 

Dawson, A. J. 

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Doherty, P. M. 

Ellis, J. ? 

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Funt, B. L. 

Hamilton, C. L. 

Hollibaugh, A. L. 

Ingram Ellis, E. R. 

Jamieson, D. H. 

Latham, L. 

Morin, S. R. 

Sadleir, R.M.F.S. 

Smith, W.A.S. 

Sterling, T. D. 

Swangard, E. M. 

Wideen, M. F. 

Wilson, B. G. 

Evans, H. M.       

Secretary 

Nagel, H. D. 

Norsworthy, R.     

Recording Secretary. 

Absent:         

Caple, K. P. 

Copes, P. 

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P. ? 

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Eliot Hurst, M. E. 

Einmott, A. H. 

Hindle, L. 

Janssen, D. 

MacPherson, A. 

Rieckhoff, K 

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Seager, J. W. 

Wheatley, J. 

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In attendance:     

E. W. Alderson 

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A. ? 

Black 

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J. ? 

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Curtis 

I. Garland 

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K. L. Gilbert 

I. Mugridge ? 

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. The Chairman extended an invitation to Senators to attend a "House 

Warming" at the President's Residence, following the adjournment of the 

Senate meeting. 

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

The agenda was approved as distributed. 

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

The minutes of the Open Session of February 3, 1975 were approved 

as circulated. 

3.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 

The Chairman reported that the Board of Governors had approved the 

Criminology Program. 

E. Burkie enquired if steps were being taken to nominate a successor 

to J. P. Daem as the graduate student chairman of the Library Penalities 

Appeal Committee, and the Secretary explained that the replacement would 

be appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies. 

i. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN 

As there had been a number of requests for reconstitution of the 

Academic Planning Committee, and as there was no objection from the 

assembly, the Chairman stated that upon finalization of election processes 

to establish the new Senate, the Academic Planning Committee would be 

restructured as a Committee of Senate, chaired by the President, rather 

than an advisory committee to the President. 

The Chairman outlined her disappointment regarding the provincial 

government's priorities as suggested by the budgetary allocation to 

education in the three public institutions, and stated that it was anti- 

cipated that the Universities Council would shortly be announcing the 

proportions of the funds which would be available for the new fiscal 

year in each of the three Universities. A. Hollibaugh enqciired if 

consideration had been given to establishing allocation for longer term, 

and the Chairman responded that there had been no apparent government 

interest, but the matter would continue to be pursued in an attempt to 

provide for, at least two, and preferably three, year's planning. 

5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 

1. Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries 

a) Paper S.75-40 - Annual Report 

Moved by J. D'Auria, seconded by J. Ellis, 

"That Senate ratify the terms of reference of the 

programs administered by the Senate Committee on 

Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries, and established. 

during 1974, as set forth in Paper S.75-40, on 

pages 29-33 inclusive." 

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J. D'Aurja asked that the words 

"for 

consideration" be inserted 

between "requirements" and "shall" with the dropping of the word 

"eligibility" in the 5th line on page 31 of the Report of the Senate 

Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries. 

A number of questions were raised in connection with the compo- 

sition of the sub-committees, sources and distribution of funds, and 

the Canada Student Loans, to which the Chairman of the Committee and 

the Financial Aid Officer responded. 

J. Ellis asked what logic had led to the recent decision to 

administratively relocate the Financial Aid Office from the jurisdic- 

tion of the Office of the Vice-President, Academic to the Office of 

the Vice-President, University Services. P. Jewett stated that a 

number of factors had been involved in the decision to transfer the 

Financial Aid Office out of the Office of the Registrar and that the 

matter had been discussed with the Chairman of the Senate Committee. 

She explained that the bulk of the funds administered are in relation 

to the Canada Student Loan Plan and practice was that non-academic 

sections of the institution are administered by a non-academic Vice- 

President. In this instance, in view of the contact maintained by 

University Services with students, fund raising and potential donors, 

the reasoning appeared to be sound in the decision to house Financial 

Aid within the unit concerned with resources. It was noted that the 

amount in the budget for the different purposes is developed and 

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approved by the President on the advice of the three Vice-Presidents. 

She added that she would be glad to meet with the members of the 

Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries for further 

consultation on the subject. 

D. Birch gave notice of motion, "That the Vice-President, 

Administration, be asked to prepare specific plans for providing equal 

University support to men's and womeii's athletics, respectively (in- 

cluding athletic awards) by the 1977-78 fiscal year and that he be 

asked to analyze the implications of so doing in the event that total 

University support to athletics is not increased significantly." The 

Secretary noted that in order to have the motion placed on a subsequent 

agenda a formal paper, including the motion with the rationale and/or 

support papers, would be required by the Agenda Committee. 

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

MOTION CARRIED 

Moved by P. Doherty, seconded by J. Ellis, 

"That the Senate Committee be instructed to 

consult with the President on the change in 

administrative responsibility for the 

Financial Aid Office and the Committee be 

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directed to report back to Senate." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

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b) Paper S.75-41 - Expansion of Membership - Senate Committee on 

Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries 

Moved by J. D'Auria, seconded by D. Birch, 

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.75741 

that the Senate Committee on Scholarships, 

Awards and Bursaries be expanded in membership 

from ten to thirteen to include faculty and 

student representation from the Faculty of 

Interdisciplinary Studies, with composition of 

the Committee then to be as described in S.75-41." 

E. Burkle proposed an amendment, "That the Chairman of the Senate 

Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries prepare a proposal to 

allow for graduate student representation on the Committee," which was 

ruled out of order as being a motion requiring a notice of motion and 

not an amendment to the motion on the floor. J. D'Auria noted student 

representatives are selected by the Student Society and graduate students 

could be among those selected. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

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ii) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies 

a)

Paper S.75-42 - Grading Practices in the University - Request for 

Further Extension of Report Deadline 

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by D. Birch, 

"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.75-42, 

that the deadline for submission of the report 

on Grading Practices in the University be 

further extended to the April meeting of Senate." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

b)

Paper S.75-43 - Faculty of Arts - New Course Proposal ARC. 335-5 

- Special Topics in Archaeology 

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

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to 

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the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.75-43, 

the new course proposal for ARC. 335-5 - Special 

Topics in Archaeology." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

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c)

Paper S.75-44 - G.S. 102-3 - Music in History I; G.S. 103-3 

- Music in History II 

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by A. Hollibaugh, 

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval 

to the Board of Governors, as set forth in 

S.75-44, that G.S. 102-3 - Music in History I, 

and G.S. 103-3 - Music in History II, be 

acceptable as regular offerings until such 

time as a Fine Arts Program is developed, at 

which time they will be thoroughly reviewed as 

regards continuation and/or placement." 

In response to a query from C. Hamilton, R. Brown stated that the 

matter of a Fine Arts Program is currently being discussed at the 

Academic Planning Committee level, with significant progress toward 

resolution of problems and development of a proposal. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

d) Paper S.75-45 - G.S. 302-3 - The I Ching 

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

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval 

to the Board of Governors, as set forth in 

S.75-45, that G.S. 302-3 - The I Ching, be 

acceptable for regular offering, with waiver 

of the normal time lag requirement to permit 

offering in the Summer 75-2." 

In response to a question from E. Burkle, H. Evans advised it was 

possible to inform students of the course in the Course Guide for the 

Summer semester. C. Hamilton asked why the course was not offered by 

the Philosophy Department, and R. Brown responded that discussion had 

been held with the Philosophy Department and no one was interested in 

offering the course and that a qualified individual was available to 

the Faáulty of Interdisciplinary Studies. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

e) Paper S.75-46 - KIN. 244-3 - Contemporary Dance Technique and 

Theory; KIN. 310-3 - History of Dance 

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

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to 

the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.75-46, 

the new course proposals for KIN. 244-3 - Contem- 

porary Dance Technique and Theory, and KIN. 310-3 

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History of Dance." 

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R. Brown requested permission to have I. Garland, the faculty member 

who had proposed the courses, respond to any questions. 

E. Burkle suggested that as there are no prerequisites for KIN. 310 

it could be considered for offering as an Evening course, where it would 

likely attract good reception from non-students, to which I. Garland con- 

curred that was a possibility. 

E. Ingram Ellis objected to the title of History of Dance and the 

centuries designated as the Renaissance Period, and said he found the 

organization of the 20th century confusing; that he doubted dance could 

be taught in chronological sequence. I. Garland accepted the criticism 

and agreed that some revisions to the course outline would be made. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by A. Hollibaugh, 

"That the normal two semester time lag requirement 

be waived in order that KIN. 310-3 may be first 

offered in the Fall semester 1975." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

f) Paper S.75-47 - New Course Proposal - BISC 310-3 

Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by R. Sadleir, 

"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to 

the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.75-47, 

the new course proposal for BISC 310-3 - Plants 

and Animals of British Columbia, with waiver of 

the normal time lag requirement to permit offering 

in the Summer 75-2." 

It was noted that this course had been recommended by the Executive 

committee of the Faculty of Science, rather than a full meeting, because 

of the brevity of time. It was also noted that the course would be 

available to Biology students for credit, but not available for credit 

in the major. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

iii) Academic 

Planning

Committee 

Paper S.75-48 - Proposed New Ph.D. Program 

English 

Moved by 

B. Wilson,

seconded by S. Smith, 

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"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to 

the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.75-48, 

the proposed new Ph.D. Program in English." 

Professors E. W. Alderson, S. A. Black and J. R. Curtis were 

invited to join the assembly to respond to any queries raised. 

Moved by E. Burkle, seconded by L. Latham, 

"That the program proposal be referred back 

to the Academic Planning Committee for a 

detailed written report on its findings con- 

cerning the allegations of the Assessment 

Committee for New Graduate Programs with 

respect to morale and quality of supervision 

in the Department." 

E. Burkie stated that the motion was not a reflection on the 

program itself, but allegations outlified'in the 'paper had not been 

answered by the Academic Planning Committee. R. Brown spoke against 

referral, stating that the Dean of Graduate Studies had personally 

looked into the matter and found that the charges were not valid and 

the quality of graduate supervision is equal to any other department 

in the institution; and that the sample upon which the information was 

• ? put forward was not reflective of the overall. J. Ellis asked for 

assurance that a committee had searched for and found no justification 

for the charges, to which S. Black confirmed that he and Professor 

Newman had undertaken investigation of the allegations and a conscien- 

tious search revealed no evidence to substantiate the statements 

contained in the submission from the Chairman of the Assessment 

Committee, dated December 10, 1973. 

Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken. 

MOTION TO REFER FAILED 

C. Hamilton said he shared some of the concerns of the external 

reviewers of the proposal, particularly when interpretation would be 

the responsibility of people within the department to judge "smallness" 

and "limited admissions." E. Alderson responded that a number of 

controls had been built into the program which must be as feasible as 

they will be effective in practice. He said although the formal require- 

ment was for a limitation of 3 to 5 enrolments per year, the informal 

requirement was for a total of 15 in the program at any one time. He 

added that the requirements for continuation were stringent, involving 

a series of examinations in the first four semesters, and the Department 

was committed to a small program of high quality. 

B. Wilson asked that it be made a matter of record in the minutes 

so that a significant increase in the number of students in the program 

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would require Senate consideration, the number at any time being not 

more than 15. 

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P. Doherty questioned the logic of no language requirements for a 

doctoral degree, and C. Hamilton suggested the fields of study should 

be specified. E. Alderson explained that a language would be required 

if it were germane to the interests rather than a hurdle, and'that there 

is no listing of specific fields to permit expansion from a conventional 

basis to provide an interdisciplinary focus, but a field of study pre- 

vious to the 19th century would be a requirement. 

It is to be noted that the calendar statement is to be rewritten. 

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. 

8. NOTICES OF MOTION 

There were no notices of motion. 

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9. INFORMATION 

It was noted that the next meeting of Senate is.scheduled for 

Monday, April 7, 1975, at 7:30 p.m. 

The assembly recessed briefly at 9:08 prior to moving into 

Closed Session. 

H. N. Evans 

Secretary 