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DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
MONDAY. JANUARY 12, 1976, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
S 7:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: Jewett, P., Chairman
Absent:
In attendance:
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Allen, D. I.
Aronoff, S.
Barlow, J. S.
Birch, D. R.
Blaney, J. P.
Brown, R. C.
Buitenhuis, P.
Calvert, T. W.
Carlson, R. L.
Catalano, J. A.
Cunningham, F.
Curzon, A. E.
Davison, A. J.
Dorsel, N. N.
Ellis, J. F.
Emery, B. E.
Fattah, E. A.
Harrison, S.
Hutchinson, J. F.
Ironside, R. A.
Jones, C.H.W.
Latham, L.
Martel, A. G.
McClaren, N.
McCoy, C. G.
McWhinney, E.
Overholt, M. J.
Pate, B. D.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Schiffer, R.
Smith, W.A.S.
Sterling, T. D.
Thomas, S.
Walkley, J.
Wailbaum, D. C.
Wheatley, J.
Wilson, B. G.
Baird, D. A.
Debo, R. K.
Diamond, J.
Doherty, P. M.
Erickson, D. A.
Finlayson, T.
Hindle, L.
Holmes, R. A.
Knight, D. E.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
McCoy, S. G.
Morin, S.
Shillow, M.
Versfelt, J. A.
Boland, L.. A.
Bouton, C. P.
Bratton, D.
Kim, T. W.
Lorimer, R. N.
Oehlschlager, C.
Peter, K.
Roberts, S.
Rockerbie, R.
Smythe, D. W.
Spindler, Z.
Swartz, N.
Whitaker, I. R.
Evans, H. M. Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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The Chairman welcomed P. Buitenhuis, who had been elected by the
• Faculty of Arts to replace temporarily W. E. Williams from January 1,
1976 to August 31, 1976, and H. McClaren, who had been elected by the
Faculty of Education to replace temporarily A. Kazepides from January
1, 1976 to December 31, 1976. It was moved, seconded and carried that
the newly elected Senators be seated.
1.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as distributed.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Chairman referred to page 5 of the minutes of the Open Session
of December 1, 1975 regarding what appeared to be a discrepancy in the
recording of votes, and confirmed that the figures recording the hand
count and the listing count were accurate.
R. Ironside commented that the remarks on page 4 credited to him
were in error and of a reduced context of his full statement.
R. Schiffer disputed the accuracy of information provided by S.
Aronoff, recorded on page 6, and S. Aronoff stated the minutes were cor-
rect and he would be happy to provide R. Schiffer with a copy of his
letter.
C. McCoy noted that comments
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had made during the meeting relating
to student residences and to other items had not been included. The Chair
noted that minutes cannot include all comments made.
R. Schiffer then referred to page 16 regarding the response of J.
Ellis to his question, and J. Ellis stated the minutes reflected essen-
tially what he had said.
C. McCoy recalled that it had been explicitly stated that in the
last referral motion regarding Paper S.75-161 student input should be
sought, and the Chairman stated the omission, if any, would be investi-
gated for correction.
Question was called on approval of the minutes of the Open Sessions
of December 1 and December 8, 1975, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
1) Paper S.75-161 Updated - Senate Referral - Faculty of Arts
Regulations, S.75-161
Moved by S. Smith, seconded by B. Wilson,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors the changes in require-
ments for the B.A. degree General and Honors
programs, as set forth in S.75-161 Updated."
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L. Boland, N. Swartz, and S. Roberts were invited to join the
assembly to respond to any questions related to the updated submission.
R.
Schiffer stated the paper was contemptuous of the time spent
at the December meeting of Senate and he found it odious that the
chronology of the Faculty of Arts presentation ignored student involve-
ment which he said was typical of the lack of sensitivity that led to
the proposal. He added that the material contained spurious documenta-
tion and in his opinion a change in the aspects of the traditional SFU
B.A. degree would discourage prospective students from entering the
University.
F. Cunningham suggested that the document was not easy to test
and concentration should be directed to the merits of the proposal. C.
McCoy agreed there was justification for some science requirements, but
he felt the updated submission was a regurgitation of the original paper.
S. Harrison was of the opinion the six credits in lower level science
courses, rather than in courses of more interest, would provide no more
of a worthwhile education.
There were suggestions for a computerized analysis of the successes
and failures of students who had been awarded degrees over the past ten
years; a greater analysis on a larger scale of the results of the
endeavors of students who had returned to the University after graduation
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to add science courses to their knowledge; and justification for a change
in requirements based on the types of courses that can be handled by
students.
S. Smith stated it was the intent of the Faculty of Arts to learn
from experience and the updated presentation was an honest effort to
gain input.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
22 in favor
13 opposed
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
There was no report from the Chairman.
5.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
i) Senate Nominating Committee
a) Paper S.76-1 - Senate Election
Ballots were distributed for the election of one student Senator
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to replace R. Schiffer on the Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board
for balance term of office, from date of election to September 30, 1976.
Candidates in the election
were M. M.
Dorsel and S. Harrison. Following
balloting, S. Harrison was declared elected.
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ii) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
a)
Paper S.76-2 - Proposed Course Changes - ARC. 335-5; HIST 403-5,
404-5. 406-5; GERM 405-5
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by S. Smith,
"That the changes in title, as set forth in
S.76-2, be approved and recommended to the
Board of Governors for approval."
A. Curzon pointed out an omission of SPAN 409-3 for which the documen-
tation was attached to the submission, and D. Birch confirmed that the
motion was intended to include the proposed change for SPAN 409-3.
R. Schiffer objected to the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
transmitting proposals to Senate which had been approved at a meeting at
which there had been no student representation. D. Birch responded that
the quorum had not been challenged, a student had attended as an observer,
and the items which the Committee had dealt with had been only those agenda
items considered non-controversial and modest calendar revisions.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
b)
Paper S.76-3 - Prerequisites - Upper Division History Courses
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by S. Smith,
"That Senate approve the proposed calendar
statement on prerequisites for upper division
History courses, 'as upper division History
courses require substantial academic back-
ground, students should normally have com-
pleted 45 credit hours (or its equivalent)
prior to enrolment in an upper division
History course."
D. Birch explained that in removing the specification from the
Faculty to the Departmental level, requirements could be applied, en-
forced or waived by those in closest proximity to establish prerequisites.
An amendment proposed by J. Ellis, "To delete 'as upper division
History courses require substantial academic background" was not
accepted by the Chairman who stated that editorial powers could be
exercised if desirable.
Question was called, and a
vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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c)
Paper S.76-4 - Deletion of PSYC 315-3
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by S. Smith,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval
to the Board of Governors the deletion of
PSYC 315-3 for the reasons set forth in
S.76-4."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
d)
Paper S.76-5 - Change in Course Title - G.S. 427-5
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by S. Smith,
"That the change in title for G.S. 427-5,
as set forth in S.76-5, be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
e)
Paper S.76-6 - Change - Africe/Middle East Studies Program
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That the calendar changes for the Africa/
Middle East Studies Program, as set forth
in S.76-6, be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
f)
Paper S.76-7 - Change - Canadian Studies Program
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That the proposed changes in the Canadian
Studies Program, as set forth in S.76-7,
be approved."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
g)
Paper S.76-8 - Program Change - Criminology
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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That the change in the Criminology Program
Calendar entry, as set forth in S.76-8, be
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approved and recommended to the Board of
Governors for approval."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Note: It was noted that the prerequisites for MATH 305-4 would be
listed in the Criminology Program entry in order to apprise
students fully of the program requirements.
(Registrar's Note: The change involves replacing PSYC 315 with MATH
305 as one of the upper division courses recommended to Criminology
majors.)
iii) Senate-Committee on Academic Planning
a)
Paper S.76-9 - Transfer of G.S. 302-3, 303-3 and renumbering
to CHIN 340-3 and 341-3
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by S. Smith,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval
to the Board of Governors that G.S. 302-3 -
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The I Ching and G.S. 303-3 - Chinese Litera-
ture in Translation be transferred from
General Studies to the Departmeiit of Modern
Languages, where they will be offered as
CHIN 340-3 - Chinese Literature in Translation
and CHIN 341-3 - The I Ching."
A. Curzon's objection to offering The I Ching for credit was ruled
out of order for debate, and C. Bouton and T. Kim were invited to respond
to questions as representatives of the Department of Modern Languages.
T. Kim explained that The I Ching is considered an important book in
philosophy and literature, that the Department offered literature in
translation in other languages and other cultures, and that it was for
students interested in general culture, other than majors. R. Brown
stated that the two courses had been approved twice by Senate for offering
on an experimental basis and on the third submission it had been approved
for regular offering in General Studies. The Chairman confirmed that the
Department of Modern Languages was in agreement with the jurisdictional
transfer.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
b)
Paper S.76-10 - Proposed Undergraduate Program in Clinical
Chemistry
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by S. Aronoff,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors the proposed program in
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Clinical Chemistry, as set forth in S.76-10,
including: general regulations for a major
program and an honors program and proposed
new courses, CHEM 397-15, 398-15, 399-15,
420-3, 423-3, 424-2."
B.
Wilson drew attention to the following additions which should
be included in the documentation:
Page 9, line 5, add "(165 total)"
Page 11, last line - add "These courses will be graded on
a pass/withdraw basis (and do not constitute part of the
gradepoint average."
C.
Oehlschlager and R. Rockerbie were introduced as proponents
of the program.
In response to questions raised by J. Catalano, C. Oehlschlager
said the preference was that the practicum be taken in the Summer
semester in advance of CHEM 424, but because of the requirements of
hospitals there could be a staggering of the situation. He estimated
remuneration for those involved in the practicum would be approximately
$450.00 per month.
K. Rieckhoff asked for the reasons that the proposal had not been
presented to a University which offered programs in pathology and
pharmacology and where there was access to a hospital. R. Rockerbie
responded, stating that the medical fraternity wishes to expand the use
of its training bases and utilize as many facilities as possible to
solve the manpower problem, and the particular appeal of Simon Fraser
University was the lack of a line of demarcation between departments
and it is easier to select courses from various departments to build
a new program.
A. Davison asked for the rationale for operating the program at
the undergraduate level, and R. Rockerbie stated in his experience
there was no need to delay teaching clinical chemistry as students had
no difficulty in assimilating the material required. He added that
the proposal was experimental and some changes may need to be made as
experience is gained.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
c) Paper S.76-11 - Criminology Graduate Program
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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"That Senate approve and recommend approval
to the Board of Governors the Graduate Program
in Criminology as set forth in SCAP 75-7,
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including the general regulations and proposed
courses CRIM 300-3, 801-3, 802-3, 810-3, 811-3,
820-3, 821-3, 830-3, 831-3, 832-3, 833-3, 840-3,
841-3, 850-3, 851-3, 860-5, 861-5, 870-3, 871-3,
898."
B. Wilson gave a brief outline of the discussion which had occurred
during consideration of the proposal by the Senate Committee on Academic
Planning and the conclusion which had necessitated rewriting of a portion
of the paper regarding staffing and implementation of the recruiting
program and the need for a documentation centre in the library. The
question of support of programs had been raised in the Universities Council
and Criminology was suggested to be a prime program for funding by that
body. He added that decentralization of the library will be reviewed.
K. Rieckhoff stated for the record that motions approved and transmitted
by one committee should not be tampered with at a later level. He noted
that an item specifying resource requirements had been deleted from the
original documentation, and B. Wilson responded that inclusion of
specific numbers would have no bearing on hiring and be merely guidelines
supervised by the Graduate Studies office. He assured Senate that various
allocations would be ample to initiate the program in the coming year.
A. Curzon pointed out that the presentation had been signed by neither
the Departmental Chairmannor the Dean, and he was assured that the omission
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would be corrected prior to transmittal to the Board of Governors.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
d) Paper S.76-19 - Allocation of Space in the Library
The Chairman introduced the paper which had been prepared from the'
Senate Committee on Academic Planning covering the context of discussions
within the Committee and others with individual Senators concerning library
space and allocation. She advised Senate of a decision to utilize the
seventh floor of the library building for academic offices until such
time as expansion of the library is deemed urgent, and a proposal to
transfer the Offices of the President and the Vice-President, Academic
to that area, which would provide some accommodation in the Administration
Building for the use of the Faculty of Education.
S. Thomas expressed her concern that user space had not been given
sufficient consideration and that the library would be restricted in its
operations. The Chairman stated that the Senate Library Committee would
be charged to report annually on its assessment of the space allocation
and the implications of any increases in collections and users.
R. Schiffer was of the opinion that all the alternatives had not been
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presented to Senate and asked that the matter be re-assessed properly and
openly. I. Allen commented that the library is an important facility but
immediate constraints facing other groups necessitated the administrative
decision to provide temporary relief until other facilities can be con-
structed. J. Catalano expressed his concern that future student populations
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could eliminate opportunities to utilize the library as a study area.
The Chairman closed the debate, stating that full input had been
desired and that the situation would continue to be reviewed from time
to time, with the administration to make the necessary decisions.
iv) Senate Graduate Studies Committee
a) Paper S.76-12 - Graduate Program Changes - Economics &
Cr,n,mDrg.
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve and recommend to the Board
of Governors the proposed Graduate program
changes, as set forth in S.76-12, in Economics
and Commerce, including description changes,
prerequisite changes, title changes, new course
893-5."
J. Wheatley introduced Z. Spindler as the resource person who would
speak to the proposal.
S.
Aronoff asked that an editorial change be made in the description
of 861-5 to limit coverage of alternative pollution control strategies to
. the economics thereof. Z. Spindler explained that the technology relating
to policy decisions of scientists would be discussed. The Chair indicated
editorial changes could be made.
T.
Sterling questioned the proposal for ECON 893-5 - Introduction to
Marxian Economics and was informed that it was an expansion of the under-
graduate course, ECON 309. Z. Spindler outlined the requirements for
entry to the Ph.D. program.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
b) Paper S.76-13 - Graduate Changes - Department of History
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve the attached Graduate
Calendar Changes in the Department of History."
J. Wheatley drew attention to a correction in title for HIST 825-5
to change it from Modern Central Europe to Modern Central and South
Eastern Europe.
T. Calvert questioned the suitability of lIST 805 - The Use of
Archives as a suitable course for a graduate program, and J. Hutchinson
explained that it was not archives of the past, but the learning.
Question was called, and a
vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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c)
Paper S.76-14 - Graduate Change - Department of Modern Languages
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve the following change
in title for LING 806-5:
From: Social Linguistics
To:
Sociolinguistics."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
d)
Paper S.75-15 - Approval of New Course - PSYC 944-3
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve the new course -
PSYC 944-3."
K. Rieckhoff provided information to the effect that the Department
of Psychology utilizes 700 numbers for its proseminars and seminars are
numbered 900.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
e)
Paper S.76-16 - Graduate Programs in Political Science and
in Sociology and Anthropology
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval
to the Board of Governors, that the existing
graduate offerings in PSA be divided accord-
ing to the attached papers (S.76-16) to form
graduate programs in the Departments of
Political Science and of Sociology and
Anthropology and that this action be effec-
tive upon acceptance by the Board of Governors,
and that the proposed changes in courses, new
courses and regulations be approved to be
effective from May 1, 1976."
Note: The existing Graduate Program Committee
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PSA will remain in
existence to service students presently under the jurisdiction
of that Committee who are not committed or willing to move
into the proposed graduate programs in either Political Science
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or Sociology and Anthropology.
(Registrar's Note: If these motions are approved the following will
apply:
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Political Science -
Discontinue: PSA 811, 843, 844, 845, 846, 848,
849, 866, 891*, 892, 893*, 897, 898*,899.
Add: POL. 812, 813, 821, 822, 823, 829-10, 831,
832, 833, 834, 835, 836, 841, 842, 891* (Masters
Seminar), 893* (Readings in Political Science,
898* (M.A. Thesis).
Students with credit for the former PSA courses
may not take the corresponding replacement POL.
courses for further credit as follows (PSA/POL.):
811/812; 843/821 or 822; 844 or 845/836; 846/834
or 835; 848/841 or 842; 891/891.
Sociology and Anthropology -
Discontinue: PSA 863, 864, 865, 872, 873, 874,
875, 876, 883.
Change (PSA to S.A.): 802 to 815, 822 to 819,
812 to 825, 879 to 831, 801 to 850, 894 to 853,
897 to 856,
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895 to 871, 891 to 894, 892 to 895, 898 to 898,
899 to 899 (with some changes in titles).
Students with credit for the former PSA courses
may not take the corresponding replacement S.A.
courses for further credit with theexception of
894/853, 897/856, 895/871.
Add: S.A. 800, 801, 808, 810, 820, 821, 822,
854, 855, 864, 872, 873, 874.
Professors D. Bratton, I. Whitaker and K. Peter were invited to
join the assembly as departmental representatives.
K. Peter informed C. McCoy that students who were in the program
September 1, 1975 had finished their course requirements
earlier and
the six students admitted at that date expect to transfer into the
new program.
E. Fattah asked for an explanation of the lack of uniformity in
credits, and J. Wheatley explained that the requirements are expressed
in numbers of courses, and D. Bratton added that the credit hours were
those already published in the calendar. K. Peter stated it was the
intention to relate the credits with contact hours in S.A.
Lengthy discussion followed on the number of participating faculty,
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the route the proposal took prior to transmittal to Senate, comparison
of the old and new programs, arrangements for external assessment, and
frequency of offerings.
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
f) Paper 5.76-17 - Graduate Program Changes - Communication Studies
Moved by J. Wheatley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval
to the Board of Governors, as set forth in
S.76-17, the proposed changes in the Graduate
program in Communication Studies including
general requirements, course changes and
proposed new courses, QYINS 802-5, 834-5,
839-5."
J. Wheatley pointed out an omission on page 7 of the presentation
and asked that GMNS 839-5 show a prerequisite of CMNS 339 or equivalent,
and the following be added to the list of courses:
CMNS 840-5 - Advanced Communication Theory
Seminar on contemporary theories of communication and
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review of applications.
D. Smythe and R. Lorimer joined the assembly to repond to queries.
J. Ellis drew attention to inconsistencies related to the admissions
arrangements, and J. Wheatley assured Senate that the necessary changes
had been initiated and would be inserted in the document prior to trans-
mittal to the Board of Governors. J. Ellis asked that the description of
CMNS 895 be adjusted in accordance with item 10.6 of the General Regula-
tions, and the Dean of Graduate Studies confirmed that any necessary
action would be taken.
D. Smythe confirmed that a full time student would have no difficulty
in completing the requirements for a Masters Degree within three semesters.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
v) Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules
a) Paper S.75-190 Updated - Amendment to Rules of Senate
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by R. Schiffer,
"That
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From:
To:
Senate amend Section V 'Meetings' Sub-
)n A.6 of the Rules of Senate
'Meetings will be called to order at
7:30 p.m.'
'Meetings will be called to order at
7:00 p.m."
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It was pointed out that amendment of the Rules of Senate require
written notice at a regular meeting of Senate prior to the meeting at
which a vote on the proposed alteration is taken and shall require an
affirmative vote by two-thirds of the voting members present to carry.
The Secretary confirmed that the results of the questionnaire had in-
dicated a preference to commence meetings at 7:00 p.m. and were a part
of the papers provided.
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
i) Paper S.76-18 - Procedures for Curriculum Revision (J. Blane
Moved by J. Blaney, seconded by C. Jones,
"That the Chairman of Senate either ask an
existing committee, or strike a special ad
hoc committee, to consider ways in which
matters related to curricular revisions may
be more effectively handled by Senate, stand-
ing committees, and the Faculties."
The Chairman stated that the logical committee to assume the
charge would be the Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules and any
recommendations could be expected in a report to Senate.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
R. Ironside gave notice of motion to alter item l.c) of the
Faculty of Science requirements for the B.Sc. from a minimum of 6
semester hours of electives in subjects taken outside the Faculty
of Science (excluding EDUC 401, 402 and 405) to a minimum of 6
elective hours taken within the Faculty of Arts.
E. Mcwhinney gave notice of motion that the Open Session of
Senate adjourn at 10:00 p.m.
9. INFORMATION
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It was noted that the next meeting of Senate is scheduled for
Monday, February 2, 1976, and with the alteration of the Rules of
Senate just approved, that meeting will be called to order at 7:00
p.m.
The assembly moved immediately into Closed Session at 11:16
p.m.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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