DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
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MONDAY, MAY 9, 1977, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: Jewett, P., Chairman
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Arrott, A. S.
Baird, D. A.
Birch, D. R.
Bitle, D. E.
Blaney, J. P.
Buitenhuis, P.
Calvert, T. W.
Carlson, R. L.
Chapman, A. E.
Curzon, A. E.
D'Auria, J. M.
Davison, A. J.
Dawson, A. J.
Debo, R. K.
Ellis, J. F.
Finlayson, T.
GlasPT.
Hindley, N. P.
Hutchinson, J. F.
Ironside, R. A.
Jones, C.H.W.
Kazepides, A.
Knight, D. E.
Latham, L.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
McGuire, G. T.
Munro, J. M.
Okuda, K.
Overholt, M. J.
Severy, L.
Thomas, S.
Wemyss, I. D.
Wheatley, J.
Wilson, B. G.
Absent: ?
Barlow, J. S.
Catalano, J. A.
Cunningham, A. B.
Diamond, J.
Doherty, P. M.
Emery, B. E.
Erickson, D. A.
Fattah, E. A.
Hindle, L.
Johi, R.
Martel, A. G.
Sterling, T. D.
Walker, R. E.
Webster, J. M.
In attendance: E. W. Alderson
D. Buckley
I. Garland
Evans, H. M., Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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The Chairman expressed her sorrow in reporting the death of
the Faculty of Education's Gordon R. Eastwood, and stated that she
had conveyed the sympathy of Senators to his widow.
1.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as circulated.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Open Session of April 4, 1977 were approved
as distributed.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
J. D'Auria referred to Senate's approval of the recommendation
for an undergraduate and graduate tuition fee increase of approximately
25% effective September 1, 1977 and noted that, according to the new
fee schedule, there was no increase for carrying 12 credits while a
30-40% increase is charged for 17 credits, and he considered this may
have academic ramifications. The Chairman stated that there were
variations in an attempt to arrive at logic between fees and courses
taken. She suggested that the matter could be given further considera-
tion in the course of the coming year.
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
The Chairman advised that the Board of Governors had instructed
that the undernoted two motions be forwarded to the Universities
Council and to the government, and she asked Senate it if wished to
associate itself with these Board motions.
Motion 1
The Board of Governors at Simon Fraser University recog-
nizes that the 25% fee.increase Is a necessary measure
for 1977/78, but does not accept that increases In
student tuition should be viewed in the future as a
routine means of meeting shortfalls in University funding
requirements.
Motion 2
That the Simon Fraser University Board of Governors re-
gards with concern the action of the Government of
British Columbia in not meeting the financial needs of
the universities, as outlined and presented by the
Universities Council last October. The resulting budget
shortfall threatens both the accessibility of the
universities to students and the universities' academic
standards.
Following comparison of the motions passed by Senate at its
meeting of April 4, 1977 with those of the Board, it was agreed
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that the Board motions would be transmitted separately, and that
the motions passed by Senate would also be forwarded to the
Universities Council.
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
a)
Paper 8.77-42 - New Course Proposal: ENGL 363-4
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by A. Kazepides,
"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, the proposed new course -
ENGL 363-4 - Varieties of Fantasy, as outlined
in Paper S.77-42."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
b)
Paper S.77-43 - Department of History: Course Number Changes
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Debo,
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"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, the following changes in
course numbering in the Department of History:
HIST 125-3 - Britain from the Stuarts to the 20th
Century, to HIST 103-3; HIST 199-3 - Studies in
Historical Methods, to HIST 110-3; HIST 217-3 -
Canada to Confederation, to HIST 101-3; HIST 218-3
- Canada Since Confederation, to lIST 102-3."
Note: Numbers of the two Canadian History courses are being changed
in order to encourage students to study CanadianHistory during
their first year at the University. The Introductory History
of Britain course and the Historical Method courses are being
renumbered to indicate to students that they may take these
courses in their initial semester.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
c)
Paper S.77-44 - Centre for the Arts: New Course Proposals
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by B. Wilson,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
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the Board of Governors, the following new courses
in the Centre for the Arts:
FPA. 104-3 - Music Fundamentals
FPA. 260-3 - Studio in the Visual Arts I
FPA. 261-3 - Studio in the Visual Arts II."
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Note: The Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved a waiver
of the two semester time lag requirement for FPA. 104-3, 260-3
and 261-3.
Professors E. W. Alderson and I. Garland were invited to join
the assembly to repond to questions.
In reply to enquiries from T. Arrott, B. Wilson stated that phasing
in of the Fine Arts Program, which had been authorized in 1976, involved
transfer from credit free to credit bearing courses, one additional
qualified staff member, and it was appropriate to consider the courses
as the Fine Arts Program was being reviewed by the Universities Council.
He added that immediate implementation did not necessarily follow Senate
approval.
E. Alderson and I. Garland responded to questions relating to
selection of faculty, enrolment, prerequisites, credit assignment and
evaluation.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
d) Paper S.77-45 - Centre for the Arts: Minor in Film and New
Course Proposals
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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by P. Buitenhuis,
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"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, the Minor Program in
Film, as outlined in Paper S.77-45."
Note: In recommending approval SCUS noted that in February 1976 Senate
approved in principle the development of minor programs in Dance,
Theatre and Film. The proposed minor in Film has been developed
within the principles articulated in Paper S.76-21. The courses,
FPA. 132-3 - Introduction to Filmmaking (a replacement for FPA.
130); FPA. 236-3 - The History and Aesthetics of Cinema I; and
FPA. 237-3 - the History and Aesthetics of Cinema II, will be
open to students generally as well as those taking the minor in
Film. The "craft" courses will require selection of students and
the first two of these, FPA. 230-3 and FPA. 231-3, will provide a
systematic and disciplined approach to filmmaking. The main com-
ponent of upper division requirements for the minor will consist
of participation in a production unit through the Simon Fraser
Film Workshop and registration as appropriate in Directed Studies
in Film Production, FPA. 430-5, FPA. 431-5 and FPA. 432-5.
Finally, an additional course will be required - either FPA. 382-3,
already approved, which involves the comparative investigation of
Film, Dance and Theatre; or FPA. 334-3 - Film Analysis (a course
yet to be fully developed and approved).
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Some concern was expressed about the proposed introduction of the
laboratory fee in filmmaking courses but the majority of members
present in the SCUS meeting considered it necessary and appropriate
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to expect students to share in the cost of materials for film-
making. It was noted that the introduction of such fees would
require approval by the Board of Governors.
E. Alderson explained that the orientation was intended to balance
the emphasis on the critical historical side of film with film produc-
tion work in supervised collaboration projects. Lengthy discussion
ensued in connection with resource and material costs.
N. Mackauer moved the previous question.
Question was called on the motion to call the previous question.
MOTION TO CALL THE PREVIOUS
QUESTION CARRIED
Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION 1 CARRIED
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
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"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, the following new courses,
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as outlined in Paper S.77-45:
FPA. 132-3 - Introduction to Filmmaking
FPA. 230-3 - The Crafts of Film I
FPA. 231-3 - The Crafts of Film II
FPA. 236-3 - The History and Aesthetics of Cinema I
FPA. 237-3 - The History and Aesthetics of Cinema II
FPA. 430-5 - Directed Studies in Film Production I
FPA. 431-5 - Directed Studies in Film Production II
FPA. 432-5 - Directed Studies in Film Production III."
Note: SCUS has approved a waiver of the two semester time lag require-
ment for FPA. 132-3, FPA. 230-3, FPA. 236-3, FPA. 430-5 and FPA.
431-5.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2 CARRIED
e) Paper S.77-46 - Centre for the Arts: Proposal for a Minor in
Theatre and New Course Proposals
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by P. Hindley,
"That the proposal for a Minor in Theatre and
new course proposals for:
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FPA. 151-3 - Introduction to Acting
FPA. 254-3 - Supplementary Studies for Actors I
FPA. 255-3 - Supplementary Studies for Actors II
FPA. 350-3- Scene Study for Actors I
FPA. 351-3 - Scene Study for Actors II
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FPA. 354-3 - Supplementary Studies for Actors III
FPA. 355-3 - Supplementary Studies for Actors IV
FPA. 456-3 - Conceptual Approaches to Drama,
as set forth in S.77-46, be approved and recommended
to the Board of Governors for approval."
Note: It was confirmed that the proposal had been approved by the
Senate Committee on Academic Planning and the monetary aspects
had been budgeted. The Universities Council approved in
principle the development of Fine Arts programs in all three
universities but each unit would require individual approval
by the Council.
Should the new courses, FPA. 254, FPA. 350 and FPA. 354, be
approved, SCUS has approved a waiver of the two semester time
lag requirement in order that they be offered first in the
Fall semester 1977.
It was noted that the teaching staff currently consists of one
full-time faculty member, a visiting appointee, and some sessional
lecturers. The aim of the proposal is to offer high level work in
practical aspects of the art without isolation from the university
generally.
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J. Ellis commended the Director of the Centre for the Arts for
the magnificent job he had done, but suggested that with more and
more courses coming before Senate space c'ould become a serious
problem at a point when funding is beyond reach.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
f) Paper S.77-47 - Department of Criminology: Group B Courses
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend to the
Board of Governors for approval the addition
of those lower and upper division courses
set forth in Paper S.77-47 to Group B for
the purpose of identifying courses appro-
priate to a minor, major, or honors in
Criminology."
D. Birch commented that the proposal involved no addition of
courses and no major program changes.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
P. Jewett left the meeting at this point to finalize arrangements
for the reception to follow. B. G. Wilson assumed the chair.
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Paper S.77-48 - Department of Criminology: Consolidation
of Field Practice Courses and Feedback Seminars
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That the consolidation of. Field Practice
Courses and Feedback Seminars, as set forth
in S.77-48, be approved and recommended to
the Board of Governors for approval."
Note: The proposed consolidation of the Field Practice courses and
the Feedback seminars will constitute no change in the total
credit hours, the proposal is merely consolidation of two re-
lated courses in the combinations CRIM 360, 361; 460, 461;
and 465, 466.
D. Buckley was introduced as the representative from the Depart-
ment of Criminology.
A. Davison questioned grading on a Pass/Withdraw basis, and it
was explained that where a student is working with human subjects
it is appropriate to use the Pass/Withdraw system. C. Jones stated
the introduction of Pass/Withdraw would affect eligibility for
scholarships, and it was suggested that the Senate Committee on
Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries might address itself to the problem.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
h)
Paper S.77-49 - Department of Kinesiology: New Course Proposal
- KIN. 485-4 .- Man Beneath the Sea
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That the new course proposal for KIN. 485-4 -
Man Beneath the Sea, as set forth in S.77-49,
be approved and recommended to the Board of
Governors for approval."
Note: With regard to legal, financial and insurance problems which
might arise, a number of courses involving human experimentation
are currently offered and the precautions utilized include
student release, certified instructors and attendance of a
physician. A decompression chamber is to be installed in the
proposed new structure which will house the Kinesiology Department.
T. Calvert informed Senate that it was anticipated that in the
proposed expansion of the Kinesiology Department better equipment would
be available for the environmental facility laboratory. R. Ironside
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stated that the recommended textbook would cost $63.10, and the Dean of
Interdisciplinary Studies responded that additional copies were now
available in the library and that the department had adopted a policy
that no text will cost more than $30.00 without specific permission of
the Department.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
1) Paper S.77-50 - Calendar-Changes: Africa/Middle East Studies
Moved by D. Birch, seconded.by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve, and recommend approval
to the Board of Governors, the changes in the
calendar entry for Africa/Middle East Studies,
as specified in Paper S.77-50."
Note: It was noted that AME. 001-3, a new course since the last
calendar entry, is to b included in the lower division re-
quirements for aihnd that the balance of the revisions
are designed to provide clarification rather than to reflect
changes in the program.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
6.
REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports from Faculties.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
1) The Secretary was called upon to announce the results of recent
elections to Senate, and those Senators who would be commencing their
terms of office on June 1, 1977 and were in attendance as observers
were introduced to the assembly. Complete election results and votes
recorded follow:
Faculty of Arts
Election by and from the Faculty of Arts to the Senate of one full-time
faculty member for a three year term of office from June 1, 1977 to
May 31, 1980.
Ballots cast
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108
Ballots spoiled
1st Count:
Invalid
Valid votes cast
Necessary to elect
Individual totals:
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Bursill-Hall ?
29
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105 ?
Debo ?
22
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54 ?
Resnick ?
44
Spagnolo ?
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10
No election
Individual totals:
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Bursill-Hall ?
30
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103 ?
Debo ?
27
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53 ?
Resnick
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46
No election
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2nd Count:
Invalid
Valid votes cast
Necessary to elect
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3rd Count: ?
Individual totals:
Invalid ?
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Bursill-Hall
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36
Valid votes cast ?
99
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Resnick ?
63
Necessary to elect
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51
Individual receiving a majority of
votes cast and thereby declared
elected: ?
LAWRENCE RESNICK
Faculty of Education
Election by and from the Faculty of Education to the Senate of one
full-time faculty member for a three year term of office from June 1,
1977 to May 31, 1980.
Elected by acclamation: ?
J. D. WYATT
Facult y
of InterdisciDlinar y Studies
Election by and from the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies to the
Senate of one full-time faculty member for a three year term of office
from June 1, 1977 to May 31, 1980.
Ballots cast
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25 ?
Individual totals:
Ballots spoiled
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1 ?
Hobson ?
15
Verdun-Jones ?
9
Individual receiving the higher
number of votes cast and thereby
declared elected:
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R. F. HOBSON
Election by and from the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies of one
full-time faculty member to replace T. W. Calvert for balance term of
office from May 1, 1977 to May 31, 1978.
Ballots cast
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27 ?
Individual totals:
Ballots spoiled
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1 ? Chapman ?
15
Garland ?
11
Individual receiving the higher
number of votes cast and thereby
declared elected: ?
A. E. CHAPMAN
Faculty of Science
Election by and from the Faculty of Science to the Senate of one full-
time faculty member for a three year term of office from June 1, 1977
to May 31, 1980.
Ballots cast ?
78
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Ballots spoiled
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Ballentine ?
19
Bell ?
21
Kemp ?
37
Individual receiving the highest
number of votes cast and thereby
declared elected:
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C. LINDLEY KEMP
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Faculty Members Jointly
Election by and from faculty members jointly to the Senate of four
full-time faculty members for three year terms of office from June 1,
1977 to May 31, 1980.
Ballots cast
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245 ?
Individual totals:
Ballots spoiled
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11 ?
Blackman ?
59
Cochran
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81
Cole
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68
Hoyt
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106
Roberts ?
81
Voigt ?
72
Weinberg ?
88
Wells ?
85
Elected by acclamation to provide
representation of the Faculty of
Interdisciplinary Studies
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A. A. KELTNER
Three individuals receiving the
highest numbers of votes cast and
thereby declared elected:
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G. C. HOYT
H. WEINBERG
E. J. WELLS
Election by and from faculty members jointly to the Senate to replace
temporarily F. Cunningham from date of election to August 31, 1977.
Ballots cast
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164
Ballots spoiled
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2
Individual receiving the higher
number of votes cast and thereby
declared elected:
Students
Individual totals:
Cercone ?
57
Curzon
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105
A. E. CURZON
Election by and from students of eleven students to Senate for terms
of office from June 1, 1977 to May 31, 1978.
Ballots cast ?
852 ?
Individual totals:
Ballots spoiled
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32 ?
Ainlani
155
Bitle
397
Glas
583
Hoiweg
489
Hossack
530
Lal
281
Mackintosh
200
McGuire
445
Mitha
126
Mofid
383
Palmer
574
Ryan
530
Sack
301
Severy
469
Webb
585
White
488
D. E. BITLE
M. J. WEBB
T. GLAS
E. RYAN
R. H. WHITE
L. SEVERY
G. T. McGUIRE
B. HOLWEG
B.J.F. PALMER
K. J. HOSSACK
C. BITLE
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies
Science
Science
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Elected by acclamation to provide
representation of the Faculty of
Education:
Ten individuals receiving the
highest numbers of votes cast and
thereby declared elected:
ii) C. Jones was of the opinion that there was some question relating
to the disposition of Senate's motion outlined on page 10 of the minutes
of the Open Session of April 4, 1977.
Moved by C. Jones, seconded by K. Okuda,
"That the motion outlined on page 10 of the
minutes of the Open Session of April 4, 1977
be forwarded to the Universities Council.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
8. NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
9.
INFORMATION
B. Wilson remarked that Senators have some responsibility to attend
the forthcoming Convocation; that they were invited and expected at the
function.
The Open Session was adjourned at 9:16 p.m., and the assembly
retired to the President's residence for a reception for retiring
and newly elected Senators.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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