DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
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MONDAY. MAY 5. 1975, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: ?
Jewett, P.
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Chairman
Aronoff, S.
Baird, D. A.
Banister, E. W.
Beirne, B. P.
Birch, D. R.
Blaney, J. P.
Brown, R. C.
Burkle, E.
Caple, K. P.
D'Auria, J. N.
Dawson, A. J.
Ellis, J. F.
Emmott, A. H.
Funt, B. L.
Hindle, L.
Ingram Ellis, E. R.
Morin, S. R.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Smith, W.A.S.
Sterling, T. D.
Wheatley, J.
Wideen, M. F.
Wilson, B. G.
Evans, H. M.
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Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Absent:
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Andrews, I. R.
Cook, G. L.
Copes, P.
Cote, P. T.
Doherty, P. M.
Eliot Hurst, M. E.
Hamilton, C. L.
Hollibaugh, A. L.
Jamieson, D. H.
Janssen, D.
Latham, L.
MacPherson, A.
Seager, J. W.
Swangard, E. M.
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In attendance:
Chase, J.
McWhirney, E.
Mugridge, I.
Walkley, J.
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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 April 7, 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.75-65 - Legal Opinions - Section 84, Universities Act
The Chairman reminded Senate this paper was provided for informa-
tion.
ii) Paper S.75-66 - Notre Dame University - Request from Universities
Council
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by J. Ellis,
"That the Senate of Simon Fraser University
allow students of Notre Dame University to
receive transfer credit to a maximum of 90
credit hours toward a Bachelor's degree for
a period of five years commencing in June
1976."
D. Birch requested that it be noted the maximum credit hours toward
a Bachelor of Education degree could be 120 where the student has an
acceptable professional year.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That, if Senate approves the principle proposed
in Motion 1, the following conditions apply:
a) In accordance with present policy, credit
will be granted only in those disciplines
that are applicable to an SFU degree program.
As such, students in a Bachelor of Health
Record Science and Bachelor of Secretarial
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Arts program at NDU would receive credit for
work which was within the currently recog-
nized programs only.
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b) That NDU students transferring to SFU will
be required to meet the degree requirements
of the appropriate SFU Faculty and Depart-
ment at the time the transfer occurs."
J. Ellis expressed his approval of the motion and also his hope
that considerable humanity will be exercised in dealing with specific
cases.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
iii) Paper S.75-67 - Senate Committees
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by R. Brown,
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1.
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"That Senate approve the establishment of a
Senate Committee on Committees."
K. Rieckhoff suggested the committee was an ad hoc committee. There
was general agreement that the name of the committee should he amended to
Ad Hoc Senate Committee on Committees. J. Wheatley requested assurance
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that the Ad Hoc Senate Committee on Committees would consult with concerned
parties prior to implementation of any revisions to existing committee
structures. He was given this assurance by the Chairman.
Question was called on Motion 1 as changed, and a vote taken.
MOTION AS CHANGED CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by R. Brown,
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"That the Senate Nominating Committee provide
its recommentations for membership on the Ad
Hoc Senate Committee under current rules to
permit elections to occur at the June 2 meeting
of Senate."
Amendment was moved by E. Burkie, seconded by J. D'Auria,
"That the Senate Nominating Committee provide
its recommendations for membership on the Ad
Hoc Senate Committee under current rules to
permit elections to occur at the July meeting
of Senate."
E. Burkie felt it would be difficult for the Senate Nominating
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Committee members to become acquainted with newly elected and appointed
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Senators in such a short span of time and for the new Senators to become
familiar with the various committees to which they may be nominated. B.
Wilson spoke in opposition to the amendment as he considered the dis-
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advantages of delaying election of new committee members was greater
than the advantages that may be gained by delaying the nominating.
J. D'Auria enquired as to the status of existing memberships during
the interim and was advised by the Chairman that they will continue
as they are at present.
Question was called on the amendment to Notion 2, and a vote
taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That the Ad Hoc Senate Committee on Committees
be charged to consider 1) the structures in
membership and the terms of reference of all
present standing Senate Committees and the
desirability or necessity of any change to
structures or terms; ii) desirable structures
in membership and the terms of reference of
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new committees which may be deemed desirable
or required under the provisions of the
Universities Act, 1974; iii) suitable inter-
relationships in the overall structuring of
standing Senate Committees and their terms of
reference, and to report back to Senate with
recommendations at the earliest possible time."
Question was called on Motion 3, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That the membership on the Ad Hoc Senate
Committee on Committees be as follows (parallel-
ing the membership on Senate) -
1) The Chairman of Senate or her designate - Chairman
ii)
The Secretary of Senate or his designate - Secretary
(non-voting)
iii)
One member from the ex-officio members of Senate
iv)
Two members from those who are elected by and from
the Faculty to Senate
v) One member who was elected by and from the students
to Senate
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vi) One member who was elected by Convocation or
appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in Council to
Senate."
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J. Wheatley expressed concern that the proposed membership may not
have the necessary expertise to carry out the tasks assigned. K.
Rieckhoff requested that it be identified that the committee has the
power to co-opt
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required assistance but any person(s)
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utilized would
not have voting privileges.
Question was called on Motion 4, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
iv) Election Results
In accordance with the Rules of Senate, the Secretary announced the
results of recent elections by Convocation for Chancellor and four
Convocation Senators for terms of office from June 1, 1975 to May 31, 1978.
The results announced were as follows:
Chancellor
Ballots opened
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Valid ?
728
Invalid ?
3
Envelopes not opened or Ballots
not Extracted:
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No identity ?
12
Insecure ?
12
Wrong material ?
1
More than one from same voter
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2
Too late
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1 ?
28
Individual Totals ?
Bjarnason ?
169
Cotd ? 180
Diamond ?
281
Seager ?
98
Individual receiving the highest number of votes
and thereby declared elected:
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J. DIAMOND
Convocation Senators
Ballots opened
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Valid
693
Invalid
3
Individual Totals
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Burkie
283
Davis
299
Hollibaugh
284
Knight
374
Martel
370
Overholt
362
Thomas
321
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Four individuals receiving the highest number
of votes and thereby declared elected:
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D. E. KNIGHT
A. G. MARTEL
M. J. OVERI-IOLT
S. THOMAS
The results of the elections by students of two students to the
Board of Governors and ten students to the Senate for terms of office
from June 1, 1975 to May 31, 1976 were not announced at Senate, and
are therefore provided herewith for the information of Senators.
The results are as follows:
Board of Governors
Ballots opened ?
Valid
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841
Invalid
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9
Envelopes not opened or Ballots
not Extracted
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16
Individual Totals
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McCoy
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242
Shillow
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576
To or
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647
Individuals receiving the highest numbers of
votes and thereby declared elected:
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MOSHE SHILLOW
JOHN B. TOOR
Senate
Ballots opened
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Valid
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841
Invalid
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14
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Envelopes not opened or Ballots
not Extracted
Individual Totals
Eight individuals receiving the highest
numbers of votes in the Faculties of Arts
and Science and thereby declared elected:
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Catalano
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539
Dorsel
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537
Emery
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506
Ironside
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492
Linowski
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399
Mater I
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445
McCoy, C.
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369
McCoy, S.
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583
Shillow
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572
Vers felt
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447
Wallbaum
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624
D. C. WALLBAUM
SHIRLEY GRACE McCOY
MOSHE SHILLOW
JOE CATALANO
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MICHAEL N. DORSEL
BRIAN E. EMERY
RICHARD A. IRONSIDE
JOHN A. VERSFELT
Senate - Election of one student from the
Faculty of Education
Individual Totals
Individual receiving the highest number
of votes in the Faculty of Education and
thereby declared elected:
Senate - Election of one student from the
Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies
One nomination was received. Nominee
declared elected by acclamation:
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Baker
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172
Harrison ?
416
Ruttan ?
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SUSAN HARRISON
ROGER SCHIFFER
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i) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies.
a) Paper S.75-68 - New Course Proposals - Archaeology
Moved by S. Smith, seconded by E. Burkie,
1. "That Senate
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proposals as
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approve, and recommend approval
of Governors, the new course
set forth in S.75-68 for
Special Topics in Archaeology I
Ecological Archaeology
Quantitative Methods in Archaeology."
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Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by S. Smith, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That the normal two semester time lag
requirement be waived in order that ARC.
376 may be first offered in the Fall
semester 1975."
J. Wheatley proposed a substitute motion, "That the regulation
pertaining to waiving the two semester time lag be abolished." The
motion was ruled out of order.
Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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b) Paper S.75-69 - New Course Proposals and Curriculum Changes=
English
Moved by S. Smith, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
1.
"That Senate approve, and recommend approval
to the Board of Governors, the new English
course proposals and curriculum changes, as
set forth in S.75-69."
In response to a question from J. D'Auria, S. Smith provided infor-
mation that he has been assured the necessary financial resources are
available to introduce the changes contained in the proposal.
Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by S. Smith, seconded by
K.
Rieckhoff,
2.
"That the normal two semester time lag
requirement be waived in order that ENGL
204, 205, 206, 221 and 226 may be first
offered on campus in the Fall semester
1975."
Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by S. Smith, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
3.
"That the normal two semester time lag
requirement be waived in order that ENGL
010 may be first offered in Mount Currie
in the Summer Session 1975 and on campus
in the semester 1975."
I. Mugridge noted the motion required correction to read, "... and
on campus in the Fall semester 1975."
With this correction, question was called on Motion 3, and a vote
taken.
MOTION CARRIED
(Secretary's Note: When ENGL 204, 205 and 206 are offered, ENGL 202
and 203 will be discontinued. When ENGL 227 is offered, ENGL 225 will
be discontinued. When ENGL 010 is offered, ENGL 001 will be discon-
tinued.)
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c) Paper S.75-70 - Proposed Biophysics Program
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, and recommend approval
to the Board of Governors, the proposal for
a Biophysics Program, as set forth in S.75-70,
including:
i)
Major Program
ii)
Honors Program
iii)
PHYS 433-3 - Biophysics Laboratory
iv)
PHYS 482-3 - Physics of Biological Membranes
and Membrane Models
v)
PHYS 483-3 - Topics in Mathematical Biophysics."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the normal two semester time lag
requirement be waived in order that PHYS
433-3 and PHYS 482-3 may be first offered
in the Fall semester 1975."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
d) Paper S.75-71 -New Course Proposals - CHEM 003-3 and CHEM 004-3
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by J. D'Auria,
"That Senate approve, and recommend approval
to the Board of Governors, the new course
proposals as set forth in S.75-71, for
CHEN 003-3 - Chemistry, Technology and Society
CHEM 004-3 - Pollution, Energy and Resources."
K. Rieckhoff drew attention to an addendum to Paper S.75-71 which
outlined his objections to approval of CHEM 003, which he summarized in
two points: that 00 courses should be taught with demonstrated profes-
sional competence, and that large areas of the subject matter of the
course were not science but only related to science. S. Aronoff countered
that it was the intention of the Chemistry Department to consult with
individuals from other disciplines when and to the extent necessary, but
it should be recognized that it was a technological problem best resolved
and presented to students by scientists. T. Sterling suggested there ap-
peared to be overlap with GEOG 003, and R. Brown clarified that the course
offered by the Geography Department had a clear cultural bias whereas the
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proposed course was scientific.
On a suggestion by J. D'Auria that the question be split, it was
agreed to divide the motion, and the question was called on approval of
CHEM 004.
MOTION CARRIED
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Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That CHEM 003 be referred to the Faculty
of Interdisciplinary Studies for comment
on how such an excellent course could best
be taught."
J. Wheatley stated that his quick analysis of the course outline
suggested that Philosophy, Political Science, and Chemistry, and
Geography to some degree, were all components of the subject matter.
S. Aronoff commented that there was very little in the course which
should not be addressed primarily by scientists but he agreed that
consultation in other faculties was in order to enable the material
to be presented optimally.
Further debate continued, and S. Aronoff asked permission to
invite Professor E. McWhinney to address the assembly and present a
summary of the discussions between the Department of Chemistry and
the Department of Political Science. E. McWhinney took a seat at the
table.
He said that B. D. Pate, of the Chemistry Department, had discussed
the proposal over the past year and had shown impressive knowledge in
the field in areas outside his own discipline. He testified also to the
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impressiveness of the course proposal from the viewpoint of opening
perspectives to social scientists as well as natural scientists.
T. Sterling was of the opinion that in order to make the course
worthwhile for science students it should be offered under the auspices
of such a structure as Interdisciplinary Studies to assume responsibility
to ensure that it is taught adequately representing both the necessary
philosophy, social science and science which is involved in it.
E. Burkle spoke against the motion and urged its defeat. He gave
notice of amendment, "That before the course is offered at any one time
that the Dean of Science must be satisfied by the Chemistry Department
of the interdisciplinary composition of the faculty teaching the course."
D. Birch remarked that the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies had
been established with mechanisms to stimulate the development of inter-
disciplinary work because of the absence and lethargy of most units
within the University in responding with similar proposals, and he would
not like to see the existence of that Faculty becoming a major hurdle or
a deterrant to individual departments and faculties developing appropriate
courses.
J. D'Auria asked that it be made clear that the proposal was not
restricted to science students but was accessible to students from
outside the Science Faculty, and that his participation in its teaching
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would be from the point of view of a scientist involved with the field
and not with respect to the sociological implications of science and
society.
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER FAILED
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An amendment was moved by E. Burkie, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That before the course be offered at any
one time that the Dean of Science must be
satisfied by the Chemistry Department of
the interdisciplinary composition of the
people teaching the course."
J. Ellis spoke in opposition to the motion, stating that the Faculty
of Science appeared to have become more aware of the broader concerns of
their disciplines and to apply restrictions is to place question upon the
competence of the involved faculty. K. Rieckhoff countered that it is the
responsibility of the Dean to be assured that competency exists. B. Wilson
stated that Deans have eventual responsibility over the competency of the
teaching staff, and he congratulated the Department of Chemistry in develop-
ing a course of this kind on this subject. R. Brown concurred.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on approval of CHEM 003, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by S. Aronoff, seconded by E. Burkie,
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"That the normal two semester time lag
requirement be waived in order that CHEM
003-3 may be first offered in the Fall
semester 1975."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
It was noted that when CHEM 003 and CHEM 004 are offered CHEM 001
and CHEM 002 will be discontinued.
ii). Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
Paper S.75-72 - Report from Senate Committee on Scholarshi
and Bursaries
Moved by J. D'Auria, seconded by E. Burkie,
"That the President consult with the Senate
Committee on Scholarships, Awards and
Bursaries one year following acceptance of
this report by Senate with respect to the
effectiveness of the change in administrative
responsibility for the Financial Aid Office."
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Awards
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iii) Senate Committee on Alternative Academic Philosophies and Academic
Obiectives for Simon Fraser University
Paper S.75-73 - Report
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by E. Burkle,
i)
"That this item be dealt with through
'informal consideration of the question.'
ii)
That the period for informal consideration
be one-half hour which, by majority vote,
may be extended for a further period of up
to one-half hour."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
At the request of R. Brown, committee members J. Chase and J. Walkley
were invited to be seated to respond to any questions.
S.
Smith suggested that the discussion be restricted at this meeting
and further debate continued at the June meeting with retiring members of
Senate being invited to contribute at that time.
Replying to a question raised by E. Burkle, S. Smith stated that there
was no definitional criteria to make a distinction between professional and
non-professional programs, but the recently approved program in Criminology
had been created to meet an educational need in the province. E. Burkle
then asked if the proposed integrated curriculum would be attractive to
students intending to advance to graduate schools, and J. WaLkley responded
that the intention was to orient programs towards the majority of students
who have no interest in the graduate school rather than the current trend of
catering to the minority who progress to graduate work.
T.
Sterling discounted K. Rieckhoff's definition of a university as an
institution with a strong endowment as a graduate school, and commented that
the recommendations for the integrated liberal arts curriculum was a timely
reversal of the trend.
On behalf of the committee, J. Chase gave the rationale for the recom-
mendation for a minimum enrolment of 5,000 and a maximum of 15,000 which
was based on an analysis of both the birth rate and immigration statistics
for British Columbia indicating 10% to 12% per year increase over the next
four years and thereafter, because of a decline in the 18 to 24 age group
during the following ten years, the increase would likely be about 1% each
year, leaving the 15,000 maximum figure beyond reach for at least fifteen
years.
J. Ellis commended the committee members for wrestling with an unan-
swerable set of questions, and stated that he hoped Senate would not move
quickly to closure on a number of the questions upon which the surface had
been barely scratched. He suggested Senate might want to consider setting
aside specified periods of time in order to address the important issues
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and crystallize some of the questions a little more clearly. P. Jewett
asked If Senators wished to offer suggestions for consideration that they
be directed to the committee for transmittal to Senate for further deliber-
ation. A special meeting of Senate may be needed to discuss the report.
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
iii) "That further discussion on the report be
postponed until the June meeting of Senate."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
6. REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports from faculties.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
J. D'Auria asked for information as to what arrangements were being
made to ensure that the current strike by office and clerical staff would
not necessitate cancellation of classes, and the Chairman responded that
attention was being given by all chairmen and deans to affirm instructional
responsibilities and should the strike continue for a prolonged period the
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situation would be reassessed.
8. NOTICES. OF MOTION
i) Paper
S.75-74 -
Rules of Senate Committees (D. R. Birch)
D. Birch asked that Paper S.75-74 be considered Notice of Motion for
the June meeting of Senate.
9. INFORMATION
It was noted that the next meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday,
June 2, 1975, at 7:30 p.m.
The Chairman thanked retiring Senators for their participation in the
forum of Senate, and invited both current and incoming Senators to a recep-
tion at the President's residence following adjournment of the session.
K. Caple expressed his appreciation for the privilege of participating
in the administration of Simon Fraser University over the previous six
years, and commented on the good will and intelligence which emanated from
the Senate debate.
The meeting was declared adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
