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.
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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
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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