DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
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MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1976, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. 7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: Jewett, P., Chairman
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Absent:
Allen, D. I.
Aronoff S.
Barlow, J. S.
Birch, D. R.
Blaney, J. P.
Buitenhuis, P.
Carlson, R. L.
Catalano, J. A.
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Curzon, A. E.
Davison, A. J.
Debo, R. K.
Dobb, T. C., representing D. A. Baird
Doherty, P. M.
Brown, R. C.
Calvert, T. W.
Cunningham, F.
Diamond, J.
Holmes, R. A.
Knight, D. E.
McClaren, M.
Morin, S.
Pate, B. D.
Shillow, M.
Sterling, T. D.
Walkley, J.
Dorsel, M. M.
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In attendance: C. P. Bouton
Ellis, J. F. ?
K. L. Gilbert
Emery, B. E.
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Erickson, D. A.
Fattah, E. A.
Finlayson, T.
Hindle, L.
Hutchinson, J. F.
Ironside, R. A.
Jones, C.H.W.
Latham, L.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
Martel, A. G.
Ncwhinney, E.
Overholt, N. J.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Schiffer, R.
Smith, W.A.S.
Thomas, S.
Walibaum, D. C.
Wheatley, J.
Wilson, B. G.
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
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 (i.e. an individual deemed qualified for the Certificate of
Professional Librarianship of British Columbia). Further, the individual
must hold a position in the SFU Library stipulated as requiring the
qualifications of a Professional Librarian.)
With the above addition, the minutes of the Open Session of February
2, 1976 were approved as circulated.
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3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
S. Aronoff informed Senate that the matter of alteration to the
Faculty of Science requirements had been discussed by the Faculty, referred
to the Faculty of Science Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, and the
decision of the Faculty would be relayed to Senate in due course.
B. Wilson enquired as to the status of S. Thomas, a Professional
Librarian, in terms of being a candidate in the current internal elec-
tions of Senate as a Lay member. The Secretary identified that the seat
currently held by Senator Thomas on Senate is through election by and from
Convocation, thereby currently qualifying as a Lay member. It was noted
that under current policies of Senate, individuals may fall in more than
one categorization. S. Thomas indicated that there had been discussion
earlier and that she was prepared to abide by the electoral officer's
ruling.
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
There was no report from the Chairman.
5.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
i) Senate Nominating Committee
a) Paper S.76-38 - Elections
R. Schiffer's suggestion that the successful candidates in the by-
election of student Senators be named to fill the vacant positions on the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies was not accepted by the Chairman
as the procedures for nominations would not have been followed and the
candidates finally elected cannot now be known.
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Following balloting, the following election results were announced
by the Secretary:
Senate Committee on Continuing Studies
One student Senator as alternate to replace S. Harrison for balance term
of office to September 30, 1976.
Individual receiving the higher number of votes
and thereby declared elected:
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M. M. DORSEL
Senate Committee on Scholarships. Awards and Bursaries
One Lay member of Senate to replace L. Hindle, from date of election to
September 30, 1976.
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Individual receiving the higher number of votes
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L. LATHAN
Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board
One student Senator to replace S. Harrison for balance term of office
to September 30, 1976.
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Individual receiving the higher number of votes
and thereby declared elected:
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R. A. IRONSIDE
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
One Lay member of Senate to replace L. Hindle, for no specified term
of office.
Individual receiving the higher number of votes
and thereby declared elected:
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A. G. MARTEL
ii) Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries
a) Paper S.76-39 - 1975 Annual Report
The Secretary to the Committee, Director of Financial Aid, K. L.
Gilbert, was invited to join the assembly.
Moved by C. Jones, seconded by R. Debo,
"That Senate ratify the terms of reference of
the programs administered by the Senate Committee
on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries, and estab-
lished during 1975, as set forth in Paper S.76-39,
on pages 26-28 inclusive."
A. Curzon referred to the regulation on page 19 of the report
which stipulated, "In addition, a recipient may hold a teaching
assistantship for one semester of the three covered by the scholarship,"
and asked that the point be reconsidered. C. Jones replied that the
Committee had taken the matter under advisement and would be looking
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at it again, but the original rationale was a safeguard to ensure that
the student would have two clear semesters for research. J. Wheatley
supported the rationale.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
R. Schiffer and D. Wailbaum argued that Senate had not had an
opportunity to discuss the contents of Paper S.76-39 and that the report
had not been accepted. The Secretary explained that, in keeping with
prior practice, the paper had been submitted as the annual report to
Senate for information, together with a motion to ratify terms of refer-
ence on staged pages of the programs established and administered by the
Committee in 1975.
iii) Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board
a) Paper S.76-40 - Course Challenge, EDUC 405
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by J. Ellis,
"That Senate approve change, as set forth in
S.76-40, in requirements for course challenge
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for EDUC 405 (earlier approved under S.75-105),
as follows:
'That EDUC 405 be made available for course
challenge for students with a minimum of one
year's approved teaching experience at a level
corresponding to grades taught in the B.C.
public school system, and subject to the follow-
ing:
1. Applications for course challenge will be
considered according to the generally
established requirements and procedures;
2. Students will be allowed to register in
course challenge for EDUC 405
normally
only while registered in EDUC 401/402;
3.
Course challenge credit for EDUC 405 will
not be granted until successful completion
of EDUC 401/402;
4.
The maximum amount of credit allowable
through a combination of course challenge
and transfer credit for those who are
successful in challenging EDUC 405shall
be 75 hours rather than the
normal
60 hours;
5.
Student-s with credit for ED/iC 402 id who
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meet
other conditions for eligibility for
course challenge for ED/iC 405 may make
alternative arrangements with the Director
of
Professional Programs for an assessment
of their teaching ability."
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(Explanatory Note: If the above is approved the conditions of Paper
S.75-105 will continue to apply, subject to the
amendments now incorporated through S.76-40.
The changes are shown in italics above.)
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
iv) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
a) Paper S.76-41 - Faculty of Arts - New Course Proposals:
PSYC 400-3. SPAN 104-8
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by S. Smith,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors PSYC 400-3 - Honors
Seminar."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by S. Smith,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors SPAN 104-8 - Basic
Spanish (Immersion)."
C. P. Bouton joined the assembly as the representative of the
Department of Modern Languages.
When R. Debo enquired if it was the intention of the Department
to present a similar program in the French language, Professor
Bouton said the proposal had been selected initially for Spanish, and
the Dean of Arts undertook to request the Department to develop a
proposal for the French language.
J. Catalano noted that students who had done certain courses in
Spanish couldn't then do SPAN 104, and wished to ensure that the
calendar appropriately would identify that students who completed
SPAN 104 would not be eligible for further credit in the other courses.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
6.
REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports from faculties.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
The Chairman announced that two student Senators, C. G. McCoy
and S. G. McCoy, had resigned their seats.
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8.
NOTICES OF MOTION
1) Paper S.76-42 - Amendment to the Rules of Senate ( B. McWhinney)
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For Discussion
Moved by E. McWhinney, seconded by M. Overholt,
"That Senate amend the Rules of Senate, Section V
'Meetings,' Subsection A 'Regular' by adding an
Item 7 as follows:
7. The open session of any regular meeting normally
shall terminate not later than 10:00 p.m. The
time may be extended at any meeting by successful
motion for extension, such motion requiring only
a simple affirmative majority of those who vote."
An amendment was moved by M. Mackauer, seconded by B. Wilson,
"That 'simple majority' be altered to read
'two-thirds majority."
K. Rieckhoff suggested the amendment should be ruled out of order
as it contravened the purpose of the motion. B. McWhinney stated that
time is of the essence, and if the simple majority vote led to abuse a
further revision to the rules could be proposed when deemed necessary.
D. Birch and S. Aronoff opposed the amendment, as did I. Allen, who
warned against setting up barriers to extension of meetings, thus
forcing special meetings for completion of Senate's business.
M. Mackauer proposed withdrawing the amendment, but the seconder
declined withdrawal.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken.
MAIN MOTION CARRIED
9.
INFORMATION
It was noted that the next meeting of Senate is scheduled for
Monday, April 5, 1976, at 7:00 p.m.
The assembly moved immediately into Closed Session at 7:45 p.m.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
