DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE

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

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MONDAY, MAY 10, 1976, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:00 P.M.

OPEN SESSION

Present: Jewett, P., Chairman Absent:

Barlow, J. S.

Catalano, J. A.

Cunningham, F.

Diamond, J.

Doherty, P. M.

Erickson, D. A.

Holmes, R. A.

McClaren, M.

Smith, W.A.S.

Wheatley, J.

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Allen, D. I.

Aronoff, S.

Baird, D. A.

Birch, D. R.

Blaney, J. P.

Brown, R. C.

Buitenhuis, P.

Calvert, T. W.

Carlson, C.

Carlson, R. L.

Curzon, A. E.

Davison, A. J.

Debo, R. K.

Dorsel, M. N.

Ellis, J. F.

Emery, B. E.

Fattah, E. A.

Finlayson, T.

Gregory, A.

Hindle, L.

Hutchinson, J. F.

Ironside, R. A.

Jones, C.H.W.

Knight, D. E.

Latham, L.

Mackauer, J.P.M.

Martel, A. G.

McWhinney, E.

Morin, S.

Overholt, M. J.

Pate, B. D.

Rieckhoff, K. E.

Schiffer, R.

Sterling, T. D.

Thomas, S.

Walkley, J.

Walibaum, D. C.

Wilson, B. G.

In attendance: Dixon, K.

Newton, R. C.

Evans, H. N., Secretary

Nagel, H. D.

Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary

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SIn-coming Senators, whose terms of office commence June 1, 1976,

were welcomed by the Chairman as

observers

of the proceedings.

1.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The agenda was approved as distributed.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the open session of April 5, 1976 were approved as

circulated.

3.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

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4.

REPORT OF CHAIRMAN

There was no report from the Chairman.

5.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

i) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies

a) S.76-56 - Continuation of Area Studies Programs

Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,

"That Senate approve and recommend to the Board

of Governors continuation of the Canadian Studies

Program."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,

"That Senate approve and recommend to the Board

of Governors continuation of the Africa/Middle

East Studies Program."

In response to a question raised by R. Schiffer, R. Brown stated

that review of programs would be subject to the procedures for review

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of departments.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,

"That Senate approve and recommend to the Board

of Governors continuation of the Latin American

Studies Program."

R. Newton, Director of the Latin American Studies Program, was

invited to join the assembly, and provided information to the effect

that there had been no data compiled on graduands of the Program with

respect to their pursuits. R. Brown informed Senate of future plans

for a cooperative exchange of students and faculty. R. Schiffer sug-

gested that the language prerequiste for the minor discouraged enrol-

ment.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

P. Buitenhuis enquired if the search for a Director of the

Canadian Studies Program was continuing, and the Chairman responded

that the possibility of a permanent appointment hinged on higher

priorities in graduate studies and research.

b) Paper S.76-57 - New Course Proposals: S.A. 140-4, 460-4, 461-4;

Course Changes: S.A. 374-4, 386-4, 391-4, 393-4, 394-4, 396-4

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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Carlson,

"That Senate approve and recommend to the Board

of Governors the following new courses, as set

forth in Paper S.76-57:

S.A. 140-4 - Introduction to Anthropology

S.A. 460-4 - Special Topics in Sociology and

Anthropology I

S.A. 461-4 - Special Topics in Sociology and?

Anthropology II."

Questions arose regarding the description for S.A. 140, with particular

reference to the limitation of the locale to British Columbia, and it was

explained that the course had been designed as part of a proposed diploma

program for B.C. Museum Studies, and was not intended for majors.

K. Dixon joined the meeting and provided information regarding the

introduction of special topics courses for flexibility in studying

developing areas, and that all vectors in the Sociology/Anthropology

Department follow the regular pattern to match the contact hours.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Carlson,

"That Senate approve the following course changes,

as set forth in Paper S.76-57:

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S.A.

374-4

- Regional

Studies:

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S.A.

386-4

- Regional Studies:

S.A. 391-4

- Regional Studies:

S.A. 393-4

- Regional Studies:

S.A.

394-4

- Regional

Studies:

S.A.

396-4

- Regional Studies:

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Africa

North American Native Peoples

Latin America

Oceania

Circumpolar Regions

Selected Regional Areas."

K. Rieckhoff suggested that if the Regional Studies courses were

taught by either Sociology or Anthropology faculty a situation tantamount

to offering two courses under the same number might develop. K. Dixon

noted the point, and stated that it would be unlikely under the new ar-

rangement.

A. Curzon pointed out that the documents lacked the signatures of

the Dean and the Committee chairman, and the Chairman stated that the

matter would be brought to the attention of those concerned.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

ii) Senate Graduate Studies Committee

a) Paper S.76-58 - Ph.D. Admission Requirements

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Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by A. Curzon,

"That Senate approve the following change in the

Ph.D. Admission Requirements:

PH.D. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum University requirements for admission to a

Doctoral Program are as follows:

(a) either 1) a Master's Degree from a recognized

University, or the equivalent, or

ii)

A Bachelor's Degree, with a Cumulative

Grade Point Average of at least 3.5, from

a recognized University, or the equivalent,

or

iii)

at least two semesters in a Master's Program

at this University with a Cumulative Grade

Point Average of 3.5 in 75% of the graduate

course work required for the degree. All

graduate courses for the Master's Degree,

whether taken at this University or another,

shall be considered in the calculation.

(b) submitted evidence that the applicant is capable of under-

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taking substantial original research. Such capability

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will normally be judged from letters of reference from

qualified referees and the completion of a Master's thesis

or other scholarly work."

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K. Rieckhoff provided examples of the conditions under which

students would be admitted to the doctoral program with other than

regular admission standards, and he pointed out that the major change

in the requirements proposed was for letters of reference from quali-

fied referees.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

6.

REPORTS OF FACULTIES

1) Faculty of Science

a) Paper S.76-59 - R. Ironside Motion re Faculty Requirements

The Chairman introduced Paper S.76-59, which was the Faculty of

Science response to the motion presented by R. Ironside, stating that

it was for information. In compliance with a request for elaboration,

S. Aronoff informed the assembly that the matter had been brought

before the Faculty undergraduate curriculum committee which felt there

was no need to restrict Science students in their choice of electives.

A. Curzon confirmed the Faculty opinion was inclined toward a liberal

selection of courses from other Faculties. T. Calvert expressed the

opinion that there was no apparent Faculty goal to broaden the educa-

tional background of Science students. R. Schiffer suggested that the

Registrar might be asked to provide a listing for the information of

Senate outlining the involvement of Science students in the course

offerings of Computing Science, Mathematics, Kinesiology and Psychology

laboratory courses which had been taken to satisfy the requirements

outside the Faculty of Science.

R. Ironside asked if the Dean of Science and his undergraduate

curriculum committee were satisfied with the literacy of Science

graduates, and S. Aronoff stated that he suspected that the level was

equal to that of other students in the University; that the stipulated

minimum requirements were such that there was freedom of choice to

enable the individual student to arrange his own life. R. Brown

suggested that the problem which faced the University was easily re-

solved by specification of electives outside Faculty requirements in

the areas of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The Chairman

expressed the hope that the Dean of Science might take note of the

recommendation and refer the matter to his curriculum committee.

7. OTHER BUSINESS

There was no other business.

8.

NOTICES OF MOTION

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i) Paper S.76-60 - Senate Committee on Committees (R. Schiffer)

For Discussion

Moved by R. Schiffer, seconded by D. Knight,

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"That the Senate Committee on Committees be

immediately dissolved; its remaining duties

be assigned to the Senate Committee on Agenda

and Rules; and that SCAR report to Senate on

these matters in the Fall."

R. Schiffer stated that the delegation of the remaining charge of

an ad hoc committee would be easier accomplished than calling for nomina-

tion and election of an individual to replace a student Senator whose

term of office was due for expiration. The Chairman concurred that the

Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules was the legitimate committee to

assume the remaining responsibilities of the. Senate Committee on Committees.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

ii) Paper S.76-61 - Amendment to the Rules of Senate (Senate Committee

on Agenda and Rules) - Not for Discussion

The Chairman stated that Paper S.76-61 was provided for information

and discussion at the June meeting of Senate.

9. INFORMATION

At the suggestion of the Chairman relating to the Rules of Senate

for convening of the Closed Session of Senate, it was

Moved by D. Knight, secodded by A. Gregory,

"That the pertinent rule of Senate be suspended

such that the incoming Senators who take office

in June 1976, and the Assistant to the Dean of

Arts, can remain as observers to the proceedings

of the Closed Session of Senate."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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

June 7, 1976, at 7:00 p.m.

The meeting recessed briefly at 8:14 p.m. prior to moving into

Closed Session.

H. M. Evans

Secretary