DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:00 P.M.

OPEN SESSION

Present: Jewett, P., Chairman

Absent:

Barlow, J. S.

Blaney, J. P.

Davison, A. J.

Diamond, J.

Doherty, P. M.

Harrison, S.

Hindle, L.

Holmes, R. A.

Jones, C.H.W.

Martel, A. C.

McCoy, C. G.

McCoy, S. G.

Morin, S.

Pate, B. D.

Rieckhoff, K. E.

Shillo.w, M.

Sterling, T. D.

Wallbauin, D. C.

Allen, D. I.

Aronoff, S.

Baird, D. A.

Birch, D. R.

Brown, R. C.

Bultenhuis, P.

Calvert, T. W.

Carlson, R. L.

Catalano, J. A.

Cunningham, F.

Curzon, A. E.

Debo, R. K.

Dorsel, M. M.

Ellis, J. F.

Emery, B. E.

Erickson, D. A.

Fattah, E. A.

Finlayson, T.

Hutchinson, J. F.

Ironside, R. A.

Knight, D. E.

Latham, L.

Mackauer, J.P.M.

McClaren, M.

McWhinney, E.

Overholt, M. J.

Schiffer, R.

Smith, W.A.S.

Thomas, S.

Walkley, J.

Wheatley, J.

Wilson, B. C.

In attendance:

Alderson, E. W.

Evans, H. M. Secretary

Nagel, H. D.

Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary

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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The agenda was approved as distributed.

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the Open Session of January 12, 1976 were approved

as circulated.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

There was no business arising from the minutes.

REPORT OF CHAIRMAN

The Chairman reported that a deluge of complaints from those sensi-

tive to pollution had prompted her to set an example of refraining from

smoking during a Senate session, and she asked for cooperation from the

membership to either follow her lead or separate themselves into a

smoking group.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

1) Senate Nominating Committee

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Paper S.76-20 - Elections - Senate Committee on Academic Planning!

Senate Committee on University Budget

Ballots were distributed to elect a replacement for T. D. Sterling,

who had resigned, on the Senate Committee on Academic Planning, which

would also provide a seat on the Senate Committee on University Budget.

Following balloting, the Secretary announced that D. I. Allen had polled

the highest number of votes and was declared elected for balance term of

office, from date of election to September 30, 1976.

R. Schiffer asked for details of the procedures which would be fol-

lowed to fill the Senate seats vacated by two students, and the Secretary

responded that only one written resignation had been received to date al-

though a telephone call had been received from a second student who had

indicated that a formal request for replacement would be mailed. He

pointed out that Senate Rules specify that no election may be called

unless there are at least four months remaining in the unexpired term at

the time of call for nominations and that a suspension of rules would be

helpful to permit election call.

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

"That Senate suspend its rule which prevents

an election at this time.

R. Schiffer asked if an election could be arranged to ensure that

those elected In the by-election stand for the balance term of office and

the following annual term. The Chairman indicated doubt but that the point

would be looked at for the election call.

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

MOTION CARRIED

(Greater than 2/3)

ii) Senate Committee on Academic Planning

a) Paper S.76-21 - A Credit Program in the Arts Development

Report - Stage Two

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by F. Cunningham,

"That Senate approve the following principles

contained in Paper S.76-21 (SCAP 76-1) regarding

the further development of an Arts program:

Minor programs in Dance, Film and Theatre should

be developed together (i.e. in relationship to

each other).

The programs should utilize the strengths and

resources of workshops in the Centre for

Communications and the Arts.

The minor programs should establish requirements

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balanced between courses that emphasize the craft

of the arts and courses that emphasize the analytic

understanding of them. On the one hand, the minors

should be directed toward giving capable students a

strong introduction to the practice of an art form;

on the other, each student should have significant

exposure to the traditions of the arts generally

and the place of that student's chosen art within

tradition.

Credit should be available in special instances for

intensive training periods under the guidance of

visiting artists.

A limited number of arts courses not directly part

of the minor structure should be introduced over

time, both to supplement offerings in certain areas

and.to

build toward fuller developments in other arts.

The non-credit workshops of the Centre for Communica-

tions and the

Arts and the credit activities of the

Arts program be amalgamated into a new organization

called the Centre for the Arts reporting to the Dean

of Interdisciplinary Studies."

Notes:

1) The effect of acceptance of this motion by Senate and

the Board of Governors will be dissolution of the Centre

for Communications and the Arts.

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The administrative concerns, e.g. facilities management,

ticket office, etc., relating to the amalgamation of

these activites will be taken up subsequently. Recog-

nizing that resolution of these administrative concerns

rests with the University administration and the Board

of Governors, the Senate Committee on Academic Planning

has asked that the actions proposed to be taken be con-

veyed to that committee for information only.

Arrangements will be made for a continuing administrative

overview of the public events and community extension

activities associated with the present Centre for Communi-

cations and the:Arts.

Moved by J. Walkley, seconded by D. Erickson,

"That the motion be divided to separate

Item 6."

J. Walkley stated that the University had been acclaimed for its

public events and he would prefer that Item 6 be discussed when those

actively concerned with the section of the activities are available to

present a more detailed overview of the Centre for Communications and

the Arts.

E. Alderson was invited to join the assembly and he explained that

the use of workshops and resources from the Centre for Communications

and the Arts entails the close organization liaison set out in -Item 6.

B. Wilson confirmed that many of the courses represented for credit

would utilize, resources of current workshops and that work now non-credit

would represent the base for much of the proposed credit offerings.

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

MOTION TO DIVIDE FAILED

6 in favor

In response to a request for elaboration of Note 3, E. Alderson

referred to the proposal for a President's committee to provide counter-

balancing between the

academic credit and public relations offerings.

P. Jewett confirmed that the subject of public events is currently under

review by the administration which was concerned that the activities of

the Centre for Comimmications and the

Arts be retained.

R. Brown pointed out province-wide budget constraints and the need

for integrated planning to develop

a Fine Arts program with primary em-

phasis on education for students. M. McClaren expressed his concern that

a decision on the role of the University as a patron of the arts would be

de-emphasized to create a first class credit program in the Arts, and he

felt there was not sufficient protection in the proposal but he would vote

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in favor. D. Erickson concurred with the reservations and he would oppose,

stating that he was worried that the character of the University could be

changed. B. Wilson commented that the shift will not eliminate the contri-

butions of people who are not students on campus and that' the long term

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future of the public events program rests within an enlightened adminis-

tration of the University.

R. Brown noted that the process being followed was similar to that

used in bringing forward Computing Science and Criminology and that trust

Is essential. Approval in principle is required to permit further develop-

ment work.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

26 in favor

2 opposed

iii) Senate Library Committee

a) Paper S.76-22- Librarians' Status

Moved by D. Baird, seconded by D. Knight,

"That Senate approve under Section.l - Inter-

pretation of the Universities Act pertaining

to 'faculty member' that for the purposes of

nominations, elections and voting the positions

held by professional librarians be designated

by Senate as equivalent positions."

D. Baird stated that the morale of the librarians had dropped

considerably when their status was transferred to the 'Professional,

Administrative and Support Staff' category, and the support of the

Faculty Association had encouraged them to ask Senateto designate

their positions as equivalent to those of faculty members for purposes

of nominations, elections and voting. A. Curzon spoke against the

motion on the basis that there are other groups with professional

status which could also be considered for Senate membership under the

terms of the Universities Act. He noted that the documentation goes

further than the motion but the motion (with notes) is that being

requested.

Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by J. Ellis,

"That the motion be referred to the Senate

Committee on Agenda and Rules to consi4er

the general question of other professional

people who contribute to the teaching and

academic processes of the University."

R. Brown opposed the motion to refer as the question had been

seen by the Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules to be within the

propriety of Senate. H. Mackauer favored the motion to refer but

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suggested legal advice be sought on the term "or equivalent position"

contained in Item l.of the Universities Act. The Chairman responded

that Senate is empowered to designate any position as

equivalent.

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J. Wheatley asked that it be recorded in the minutes that faculty

teach for credit, librarians do not, and that lab assistants have

degrees and responsibilities which place them closer to faculty.

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

• MOTION TO REFER FAILED

13 in favor

18 opposed

R. Schiffer asked that the main motion be amended to name one of

the Senator at large positions for a librarian, but the Secretary

pointed out that the Universities Act stipulates the manner of election

of faculty members, other than those elected by and from specific

faculties, shall be determined by faculty members in joint meeting.

S. Aronoff asked that there be included in the minutes a definition of "Professional

S. Aronoff asked that there be included in the minutes a definition

of "Professional Librarian" for electoral purposes in order that it

will be available should there be question in future.

(Secretary's Note: for the purposes of this regulation "Professional

Librarian" shall mean an individual holding a Bachelor of Arts or

Bachelor of Science or other approved degree from a recognized

university, and in addition holding a Master of Library Science

(or Bachelor of Library Science) or equivalent degree from a recognized

university or other accepted library qualification such as the A.L.A.

or F.L.A. of Great Britain (ie. an individual deemed qualified for

the Certificate of Professional Librarianship of British Columbia).

Further, the individual must hold a position in the SFU Library stip-

ulated as requiring the qualifications of a Professional Librarian.)

L-11taL-tne motion

approved-had

to the support material provided.

REPORTS OF FACULTIES

There were no reports from faculties.

7. OTHER BUSINESS

There

was no other business.

8. NOTICES OF NOTION

1) Paper S.76-23 - Amendment to the Rules of Senate (E.

NcWhinney)

Notice only

The Chairman noted that

Paper S.76-23 would be debated at the

March meeting of Senate.

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ii) Paper S.76-24 - Faculty of Science Requirements (R. A. Ironside)

- For Discussion

Moved by R. Ironside, seconded by J. Walkley,

"That the Faculty of Science requirements l.c)

for the B.Sc. degree, major and honors, as

listed on pages 293 and 294 respectively of

the 1975-76 calendar, be changed from:

'c) a minimum of 6 semester hours of electives

in subjects taken outside the Faculty of Science

(excluding EDUC 401, 402 and 405).'

to:

'c) a minimum of 6 semester hours of electives

in subjects taken within the Faculty of Arts."

R. Ironside stated the motion was an effort to determine whether

the spirit of academic objectives was behind the motion to alter the

Faculty of Arts requirements at the previous meeting or whether it

was merely a coincidence.

It was generally agreed that the matter should be considered

by the Faculty of Science.

Moved by J. Walkley, seconded by P. Buitenhuis,

"That the matter of alteration to the Faculty

of Science requirements be referred to the

Faculty of Science."

P. Buitenhuis suggested the motion should carry a rider requesting

that the matter be returned to Senate at its April meeting. The Chair-

man responded that such a request would require a separate motion, but

the Faculty would be asked to transmit its conclusion at its early con-

venience.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION TO REFER CARRIED

9. INFORMATION

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

March I, 1976, at 7:00 p.m.

The assembly recessed briefly at 8:56 p.m. prior to moving into

Closed Session.

H. M. Evans

Secretary