DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1976, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:00 P.M.
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OPEN SESSION
Present:- Jewett, P., Chairman
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Arrott, A. S.
Birch, D. R.
Bitle, D.
Blaney, J. P.
Brown, R. C.
Buitenhuis, P.
Calvert, T. W.
Carlson, R. L.
Catalano, J. A.
Cunningham, F.
Curzon, A. E.
Davison, A. J.
Dawson, A. J.
Debo, R. K.
Dobb, T. C.
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representing D. Baird
Ellis, J. F.
Emery, B. E.
Erickson, D. A.
Fattah, E. A.
Finlayson, T.
Hindley, M. P.
Hutchinson, J. F.
Ironside, R. A.
Johi, R.
Jones, C. H. W.
Knight, D. E.
Latham, L.
MacDonald, B. L.
Mackauer, J. P. M.
McClaren, M.
Munro, J. N.
Severy, L.
Sterling, T. D.
Thomas, S.
Walker, R. E.
Walkley, J.
Webster, J. N.
Wemyss, I. D.
Wheatley, J.
Wilson, B. G.
H. N. Evans, Secretary
H. D. Nagel
S. Roberts
Absent: Barlow, J. S.
Cunninghani, A. B.
Diamond,
Doherty, P. M.
Hall, N.
Hindle, L.
Martel, A. G.
Morin
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(resigned)
Okuda, K.
Overholt, N. J.
Schiffer, R.
In attendance: Alderson, 'E. W.
Gibson, E.
Garland, i.
Aloi, S.
Harley, A.
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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was agreed to accede to a request by R. Walker on behalf lof
student senators to add to the agenda consideration of a motion relating
to the potential impact on academic standards Of the current strike.
The topic would be consider under item 7.
With this addition the agenda was approved as circulated.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Open Session of September 13, 1976 were
approved as distributed.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
There was no report.
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1) Senate Nominating Committee
a) Paper S.76-121 - Senate Elections
Elections were conducted to fill vacancies on a number of Senate
Committees. Details of the returns follow:
e Committee on Academic Planning (SCAP)/ Senate Committee on
Uni rsitv Bud2et (SCUB
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One lay-member Senator to replace M. J. Overholt for two-year
term of office to September 30, 1978.
Declared elected by acclamation:
M. J. Overholt
Two senators-at-large to replace J. P. M. Mackauer and K. Oiuda
and one student-senator to replace L. Severy for two-year t
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of office to September 30, 1978. ?
One
senator-at-large to replace
F. Cunningham for balance term of office to September 30, 1977.
Candidates:
Votes Recorded!:
A. S. Arrott
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P. Buitenhuis
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R. K. Debo
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R. Johl
10
J.P.M. Mackauer
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K. Okuda
28
L. Severy
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R. E. Walker
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Individuals recording the higher numbers of votes and
thereby declared elected for terms of office to September
30, 1978:
' senators-at-large ?
K. Okuda
J.P.M. Mackauer
student-senator ?
L. Severy
For term of office to September 30, 1977:
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senator-at-large ?
P. Buitenhuis
Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules (SCAR)
Two senators-at-large to replace D. R. Birch and J.P.M. Mackauer
for two-year terms of office to September 30, 1978.
Candidates: ?
Votes Recorded:
D. R. Birch
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25
J. A. Catalano
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11
A. E. Curzon
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27
R. E. Walker
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15
Individuals recording the higher numbers of votes and
thereby declared elected:
A. E. Curzon
D. R. Birch
Senate Committee on Continuing Studies (SCCS)
Three faculty-senators to replace P. Buitenhuis, R. L. Carlson,
and J. Walkley for two-year termsof office to September 30, 1978.
Declared elected by acclamation:
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R. L. Carlsoi
(J. Walkley withdrew his name)
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D. A. Erickspn
E. A. FattaK
One student-senator and one student-senator alternate to replace
B. E. Emery and L. Severy for two-year terms of office to
September 30, 1978.
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Votes Recorded!:
B.E.Emery ?
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N. G. Hall
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L. Severy ?
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Individual with the highest number of votes and thereby declared
elected as the regular member :
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Individual with the second highest number of votes and the
declared elected as the alternate member:
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L. Severy
(This latter was incorrectly released on Oct.
4th as N. G. Hall.)
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Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees (SCHD)
One facu1ty-enator from the Faculty of Arts to replace
E. MacWhinney for no specified term of office.
Declared elected by acclamation: ?
P. Buitenhuis
Senate Library Committee (SLC)
One student-•enator and one student-senator alternate to
replace R. A. Ironside and J. A. Catalano for two-year
terms of office to September 30, 1978.
Candidates:. ?
Votes Recorded:
J. A. Catalano ?
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R. A. Ironside ?
25
Declared elected as the regular member: R. A. Ironside
Declared elected as the alternate member: J. A. Catalano
Senate Nominating Committee (SNC)
Four senators-at-large, one student-senator, and one studerft-
senator alternate to replace F. Cunningham, J. F. Hutchinson,
W.A.S. Smith, T. D. Sterling, R. Schiffer, and I. D. Weymss for
one-year terms of office to September 30, 1977.
Candidates:
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Votes Recorded
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E. Curzon
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B.
E. Emery
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J. F. Hutchinson
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C.
H. W. Jones
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B. L. MacDonald
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T.
D. Sterling
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S. Thomas
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D. Wemyss
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Individuals recording the higher number of votes and thereby
declared elected as senators-,t-large:
A. E. Curzon, S. Thomas
T. D. Sterling, J F. Hutchinson
Individual declared elected as regular student-member: B. E. Emery
Individual declared elected as alternate student-member: I. D. Wemyss.
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Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursarjes (SCSAB)
One lay-member senator to replace L. Latham for two-year term
of office to September 30, 1978.
Declared elected by acclamation: ?
L. Latham
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (SCUS)
Two student-senators as alternates to replace C. Carlson and
R. Schiffer for no specified term of office.
Votes Recordd:
D. Bitle
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J. A. Catalano
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R. E. Walker
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I. D. Wemyss ?
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Individuals with the higher number of votes and declared elected
as student-senator alternate members:
J. A. Catalano
I. D. Wemyss
Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board (SUAB)
One senator-at-large to replace R. K. Debo for two-year
term of office to September 30, 1978. Two student-senators and
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one student-senator alternate to replace R. A. Ironside, B. E. Emery
and D. Bitle for one-year terms of office to September 30, 1977.
Candidates: D. Bitle, R. K. Debo, B. E. Emery,
R. A. Ironside, C. H. W. Jones,
B. L. MacDonald, R. E. Walker.
The results of the election as conducted at Senate were
released at the meeting as R. A. Ironside for two-year term
as senator-at-large, B. E. Emery and B. L. MacDonald as
regular student-members, and R. E. Walker as alternate student-
member. This was then changed to show R. E. Walker as a
regular member and B. L. MacDonald as alternate and these two
candidates were immediately informed at the meeting but without full
announcement as Senate had entered upon other pressing business.
Note: This election, since the meeting of Senate, was challenged on.t'he
grounds that the ballot paper named one or more persons who wer
not nominated and It failed to name persons who were nominated.
There were verbal attempts at the meeting to correct the error
after some ballots had been distributed and some marked, and
possibly some collected. The electoral officer has ruled the e1ection
and results as declared invalid and election Is scheduled to
be held at the next meeting of Senate.
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ii) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
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S.76-122 - Minor in Education Studies- Faculty of Education
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Ellis,
1. "That the prerequisite for the following courses be changed
from'EDUC 401/402 or equivalent' to 'Not less than 60 hours
of credit':
EDUC 421-4 Learning and Evaluation
EDUC 461-4 Trends and Developments in Educational
Practice
EDUC 465-4 Children's Literature
EDUC 471-4 Curriculum Development: Theory and
Practice"
2. "That the following calendar statement describing a Minor in
Education Studies be approved:
'MINOR IN EDUCATION STUDIES
A Student undertaking a degree other than
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Bachelor of Education and who does not intend to
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Studies. The Minor in Education Studies includes
both lower and upper division credit.
The lower division credit includes 6 hours of
Education made up of two of:
'• EDUC 220-3 Psychological Issues in Education
EDUC 230-3 Philosophical Issues in Education
EDUC 240-3 Social Issues in Education
The upper division credit included 14 to 18
semester hours of credit from the following courses
(or approved transfer credit);
EDUC 421-4 Learning and Evaluation
EDUC 431-4 Analysis of Educational Concepts
EDUC 435-4 Educational Theory and Theory of criticism
EDUC 437-4 Ethics and Education
EDUC 441-4 Cultural Difference and Education
EDUC 442-4 Contemporary Issues in World Education
EDUC 461-4 Trends and Developments in Educational Practice
EDUC 465-4 Children's Literature
EDUC 471-4 Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice"
3.
"That the calendar statement on page 233 'There aretwo classes
of Education Minors: general and specific' be amended to
read 'Two classes of Education Minors, general and specific,
are offered as part of the Bachelor of Education Degree Program.
The Faculty also offers a Minor in Education Studies for
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students in other Faculties.
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The Minor in Education
Studies is described on page ...
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In response to an enquiry concerning the reason for the
submission of the proposal it was observed thatthe
development by the Faculty of Education was in response
to a series of requests from the former Dean of Science
who had provided verbal information on the perceived need
and suitability of such an offering.
It was further noted that the courses would notbe being
mounted for any special group but were part of the
normal offerings in education.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
b) Paper S.76-123 - Centre for the Arts - New course proposals
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors
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the following new courses in Fihe and
Performing Arts:
FPA. 116-6 The Arts in Context: North American Styles
FPA. 160-3 Introduction to the Image
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FPA. 251-3 Dramatic Interpretation II
FPA. 382-3 Aesthetics of Performance
FPA. 384-3 Criticism of Performance"
E. Alderson, S. Aloi, I. Garland, E. Gibson were in
attendance to respond to questions.
In response to an enquiry as to whether there would-be some
form of introductory or general art history or "history of
the arts" course, E. Alderson emphasized the need and
reason for the courses as proposed for background and
selection but indicated that consideration also is being
given to an appropriate set of courses to replace the
current General Studies courses on appreciation.
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order to keep costs of programs at reasonable levels selectior,
would be required on the minor programs with open courses
at the first levels to provide experience in art to as
many students as possible but with screening to follow. ?
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referred to the proposals as presented earlier to Senate.
R. Brown indicated that there was approval of budget for the
current proposals but that there undoubtedly would be
down-the-road costs if the programs were as successful as
anticipated.
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B. Wilson indicated funds had been requested in budget as
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to the Universities Council and that Council
was seeking further data on Fine Arts programs in the
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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Paper S.76-124 - Centre for the Arts - Minor in Dance
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve (and recommend approval by the Board
of Governors) a Minor in Dance as set forth in the
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accompanying paper S.76-124."
Discussion was held on the large number of credits in lower
division courses required to enter the minor,with some
reservations as to the desirability of this.
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made emphazing
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the amount of breadth considered necessary
in the field of the arts and the need for intensive
study by dedicated students who would pursue the minor
in a small but quality program whilst at the same time
providing open courses for general experience at the
lower levels to as many students as possible.
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E. Alderson
indicated that it was not envisaged that prerequisits to
a major program would be much larger than those of the
minor
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
d) Paper S.76-125 - Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies - New
Course Proposals Women's Studies
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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by F. Cunningham,
"That Senate approve (and recommend approval by the
Board of Governors) the following new courses, as
set forth in S.76-125:
W.S. 300-5 Special Topics in Women's Studies
W.S. 402-2 Directed Readings
W.S. 403-3 Directed Readings
It was noted that the major objectiveof W.S. 300 is
to provide an opportunity, especially in the case of
visiting faculty, for taking advantage of specialized
areas of faculty expertise.
A number of general questions were raised concernin
special topics courses and directed readings course.
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R. Brown indicated that the proposal followed the
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practice in many departments and that the proposal
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was much less flexible than the Computing Science
program. A number of the upper division courses in
Women's Studies had not been offered yet as there
was not sufficient faculty for this.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
e) Paper S.76-126 - Guidelines for the Establishment of Ceftificate
and Degree Programs
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Blaney,
"That Senate approve (and recommend approval by the hoard
of Governors) the guidelines for the establishment
certificate and diploma programs as contained in paper
S.76-126 with the exception of sectionIV.2."
In response to a query from A. Curzon, B. Wilson indicated
that the Universities Council now had intention to
identify programs in three categories - those clearly
falling under Council review, those clearly not falling
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under Council review, and those in the middle of the
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two. He believed these proposals fell in the grey-area
middle group. P. Jewett stated that the proposals definitely
would be sent to the Universities Council for inforthation.
J. Blaney responded to an enquiry concerning the possible
issue of certificates retroactively, and he indicated
that this would not be done.
It was emphasized that section IV.2. on diplomas was not
included but would come forward separately at some
future time.
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
2)
Paper S.76-127 - Certffft
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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Blaney,
"That Senate approve (and recommend approval by the Board
of Governors) the establishment of a Certificate Program
for Senior Citizens and requirements as set forth in
paper S.76-127."
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A. Harley was available to answer questions.
(Correction is required on pages 5 and' 6 of a
typographical error - Political Science 143-3,
should be 141-3)
It was suggested that on page 3, paragraph 2,
"sympathy with" be changed to "sensitivity to"
and this was accepted.
C. Jones raised a number of questions. He was
informed that the UBC program is non-credit
whereas this is credit; the rationale for the courses
and disciplines selected followed review by
A. Harley on courses given elsewhere for similar
groups with English ranking first and Psychology second
and discussion with local senior citizens; that
there had been discussion a year ago with the Dean of Science
concerning CHEM 005.
J. Blaney indicated it was assumed that teaching
of the courses likely would be on an overload basis.
It was hoped over time to encourage senior persons
to continue studies and come to campus.
MOTION CARRIED
g) Paper S.76-128 - Program in British Columbia Studies
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Blaney,
"That Senate approve (and recommend approval by the
Board of Governors) the establishment of a Program in
British Columbia Studies with requirements as set forth
on pages 4 and 5 of paper S.76-128."
J. Blaney indicated the program was a response to
initiation by the Vancouver Centennial Museum, and
that advertizing would include statement to the
effect that it is being offered in conjunction with
that institution.
There were some concerns that the title was too
broad for what was included and that a number of
suitable options were not included. J. Blaney
indicated that over time there undoubtedly would be
changes and the adding of some courses.
A. Arrott expressed concern on the proposal to add further
off-campus offerings and desired data on direct costs.
J. Blaney indicated that four courses per year could be
operated on current budget.
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Moved by M. McLaren, seconded by A. Arrott,
"That the main motion be tabled."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION: TO TABLE FAILED
Vote was then undertaken on the main motion.
MOTION CARRIED
iii) Senate Committee on Academic Planning
a)
Paper S.76-129 - Winegard Commission Report - For Information
This paper was provided for information.
b)
Paper S.76-130 - Winegard Commission Report
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by D. Birch,
"The University is currently reviewing the implications
of the Winegard Commission report relating to the proposed
role for Simon Fraser University in interior programming.
The Senate, however, does not accept the role limitations
for this University as stated on page 10 of the report."
P. Buitenhuis who had been a member of the committee did not
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know of discussion of the roles as they appeared in the report.
J. Blaney, also a member, indicated •hereT had been discussion
at the final meeting of the committee and that the stated roles
had been opposed but now appeared in the report. B. Wilson
indicated that the other institutions also were opposing the
roles as suggested.
Discussion indicated general agreement with the intent of the
motion but that a wording in a more positive sense would be
preferred and the secretary was instructed to incorporate a
number of suggestions made.
"That the role assumed for Simon Fraser University by the
Winegard Commission, as stated on page 10 of the report, be
rejected for the following reasons and that the
Universities Council be so advised.
First, the assignment of roles to specific universities was
not within the terms of reference of the Commission. Second,
the Commissioner, Dr. Winegard, did not formally discuss this
question with the University, and these comments are deemed
only to reflect his preferences. Third, the University has
long expressed its interest in the development of professional
programs of an integrated and interdisciplinary nature, several
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of which have been successfully implemented. Finally,
and most important, Simon Fraser University has,
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since its inception, been committed to graduate work at both
the masters and doctoral level. Today, fifteen of the
University's nineteen departments do offer doctoral level
programs.
To accept the role restrictions assumed in the Winegard
Commission Report would be to deny the commitments that
this University has made over the past ten years to
high quality graduate teaching and research."
MOTION AS CHANGED CARRIED
iv) Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules
a)
Paper S.76-131 - Offering of CHEM 420-3, CHEM 423-3, CI-IEM 424-2
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by J. Webster,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.76-131, that the Department of
Chemistry be permitted to offer the following Chemistry
courses earlier approved under Paper S.76-10 (adjusted):-
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Clinical Chemistry I
CHEM 423-3
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Clinical Chemistry II
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Clinical Chemistry Laboratory"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by J. Catalano, seconded by R. Walker,
"That the open session be extended to 10:30 p.m."
Question was called, and a vote taken,
MOTION TO EXTEND TIME CARRIED
b)
Paper S.76-132 - Proposed Placement Testing, English
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve the participation of Simon Fraser University
in the development and implementation of the English Placement
Test proposed by the Department of Education. It is understood
that this will involve:
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1. The naming (by the President) of an individual to an
ad hoc committee for refining the objectives of such a
test.
2.
Participation, either directly or through representation
of the universities generally, in the governing board for
the test.
3.
Making available the data relevant to research associated
with the development of the test, i.e. high school and
university English grades.
4.
A commitment not to use the test for admissions
purposes, at least during the two year development period.
5.
An opportunity to confirm participation or to opt out after
the test objectives are further defined in the near future."
D. Birch described the circumstances leading to the recommendations,
emphasizing that the intent was for a permission facilitating action
permit involvement in the current discussions and planning and
with commitment to come back to Senate when there were more
substantive developments with full opportunity to opt out at the
later time. The desire was to be influencing rather than
being impacted.
It was agreed to add the word "possible" in the second
line, preceeding "implementation".
Moved by L. Severy, seconded by B. Emery,
"That the topic be referred to SCAP for consideration."
D. Birch concurred that it was appropriate for the topic to go
forward to another body, likely SCUS, but that this should
occur simultaneously whilst the general discussions proceed
and that time prevented referral without concurrent action.
P. Jewett indicated that the matter would be placed before
SCUS to consider directions and to keep a watching brief but that
this should be done concurrently.
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER FAILED
10 in favor
21 opposed.
Amendment was moved by L. Severy, seconded by B. Emery,
"To delete the last portion of item 4, 'at least during
the two year development period.' "
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It was again emphasized that item 4 was a required
commitment from an institution which was prepared to
participate, calling for a guarantee not to use the proposed
. test for admission purposes during the development
period. The intent is for a diagnostic test, with
appropriate actions to follow.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Vote was then undertaken on the main motion (with the word
"possible" included)
MOTION CARRIED
21 in favor
9 opposed.
Moved
by R. Walker, seconded by R. Debo,
"That the open session be extended to 11:00 p.m."
Question was called,
and a vote taken.
MOTION TO EXTEND TIME FAILED
Moved by R. Walker, seconded by D. Knight,
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"That the open session be extended to 10:45 p.m."
Question was
called, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO EXTEND TIME CARRIED
7. OTHER BUSINESS
ft. Walker provided a statement, moved by R. Walker, seconded
by-L. Severy, as follows:
"Whereas it is the express responsibility of this body of
Senate to deal with matters which speak to the academic
quality of education at the university and whereas the current
strike at S.F.U. has as a direct result severely, reduced the
number and quality of academic services available on
campus normally expected to maintain academic standards, moved
that this body of Senate express its concern for the maintenance of
recognized academic standards at S.F.U. and urge the parties
to the dispute to take this issue into account in the
bargaining process."
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R. Walker refr.red to increased load on faculty members,
reduced library and others hours, availability of
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laboratories and of case study materials, as hurting students and
affecting academic quality. He stressed that the motion
does not take side but is concerned with academic impact.
Several senators commented on the degree of inconvenience, noting the
tolerance and flexibility being displayed by faculty, students
and administration but were not sure that academic quality is
yet severely strained but that it may become so. R. Walker
indicated willingness to have changes made to reflect comments and
in response to direct question as to whether fault is implied
he responded that there is no position taken and that the motion
does not take sides.
Moved by R. Walker, seconded by B. Wilson,
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"That the open session be extended to 10:52 p.m."
Question was called and a vote taken.
MOTION TO EXTEND TIME CARRIED
B. Wilson indicated that he opposed the motion as he
believed it to be counter-productive particularly as the
impact could be long-term and not necessarily good.
D.
Birch suggested that negotiations best take place at
the table and outside actions may prove to be bad or
non-controllable.
Change was made to the wording of the motion to indicate
potential impact on academic quality, as follows:
'!Whereas it is the express responsibility of this body of
Senate to deal with matters which speak to the academic
quality of education at the university and whereas the current
strike at S.F.U. has the potential to sevex1y reduce the
number and quality of academic services normally expected
to maintain academic standards, moved that this body
of Senate express its concern for the maintenance of
recognized academic standards at S.F.U. and urge the parties
to the dispute to take this Issue into account in the
bargaining process."
Question was called on the motion as changed, and a vote
taken.
MOTION CARRIED
16 in favor
11 opposed.
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9. INFORMATION
The Chairman drew attention to the date of the next scheduled meeting
of Senate - Monday, November 1, 1976, at 7:00 p.m., and declared a
brief recess at 10:52 p.m., prior to moving into Closed Session.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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