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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
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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.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4.
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.
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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.
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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:
1.
Minor programs in Dance, Film and Theatre should
be developed together (i.e. in relationship to
each other).
2.
The programs should utilize the strengths and
resources of workshops in the Centre for
Communications and the Arts.
3.
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.
4.
Credit should be available in special instances for
intensive training periods under the guidance of
visiting artists.
5.
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.
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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
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the Board of Governors will be dissolution of the Centre
for Communications and the Arts.
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2)
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.
3)
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.
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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
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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
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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 NOTION
1) Paper S.76-23 - Amendment to the Rules of Senate (E.
NcWhinney)
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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.
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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.
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H. M. Evans
Secretary
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