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    MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER. UNIVERSITY
    HELD ON MONDAY JULY 4, 1977, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BLDG., AT 7:00 P.M.
    OPEN SESSION
    Present:
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    Absent:
    Jewett, ?
    P.,
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    Chairman
    Arrott,
    Barlow,
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    J.S.
    Baird,
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    D. •A.
    Bitle, ?
    D.E.
    Birch, ?
    D.R.
    Bitle, ?
    G.
    Blaney, ?
    J.P.
    Buitenhuis, ?
    P.
    Calvert,
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    T.W.
    Carlson, ?
    R.L.
    Chapman,
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    A.E.
    Diamond, ?
    J.
    Cunningham, ?
    A.B.
    Doherty,
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    P.M.
    Curzon, ?
    A.E.
    Hindle,
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    L.
    D'Auria,
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    J.M.
    Hindley, ?
    M.P.
    Dawson, ?
    A.J.
    Hutchinson, ?
    J.F.
    Gehibach,
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    R.
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    (for
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    J.
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    Ellis)
    Latham, ?
    L.
    Glas, ?
    T.
    Mackauer,
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    J.P.M.
    Hobson, ?
    R.F.
    Martel, ?
    A.G.
    Holweg, ?
    B.
    Overholt,
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    M.J.
    Hossack,
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    K.J.
    Resnick, ?
    L.
    Hoyt, ?
    G.C.
    Kazepides,
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    A.
    In Attendance:
    Keitner, ?
    A.A.
    Kemp ?
    , ?
    C.L.
    Aberbach, ?
    A.D.
    Knight,
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    D.E.
    Alderson,
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    E.W.
    McGuire, ?
    G.T.
    Banister,
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    E.W.
    Munro, ?
    J.M.
    Dickinson, ?
    J.
    Okuda, ?
    K.
    Palmer, ?
    B.J.F.
    Ryan, ?
    E.
    Severy,
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    L.
    Thomas, ?
    S.
    Webb, ?
    M.J.
    Webster, ?
    J.M.
    Weinberg,
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    H.
    Wells, ?
    E.J.
    Wheatley,
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    J.
    White, ?
    R.H.
    Wilson, ?
    B.G.
    Wyatt,
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    J.D.
    Evans, ?
    H.M., ?
    Secretary
    Nagel,
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    H.D.
    Dahabieh, ?
    S., ?
    Recording ?
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    1.
    APPROVAL OF AGENDA
    The agenda was approved as circulated.
    2.
    APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    The minutes of the Open Session of June 6, 1977, were approved
    as circulated.
    3.
    BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
    There was no business arising from the minutes..
    4.
    REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
    The Chairman acknowledged receipt of a question from D. Hoiweg
    in connection with the letter received from the Minister of
    Education (S.77-76). B. Holweg expressed his concern that the
    Minister's letter did not address the Senate motion of April 9,
    1977, and that the figures mentioned in the letter were mis-
    leading and did not truly represent the financial plight of
    universities. The Chairman pointed out that the difference
    in opinion is due to the fact that the University does not
    consider the payment made prior to March 31, 1977, to be part
    of this year's budget, while the government does include the
    payment in its calculation. However, the Chairman concurred
    with the Minister's statement that grants given to the universi-
    ties were larger than those given to other ministries. She
    noted that a statement will be included as part of the 1978/79
    fiscal year budget submission to be presented to the Universities
    Council and then to the government.
    A question was submitted by T. Glas and B. Palmer requesting
    clarification about the relationship between the University
    Review Committee and SCAP/SCUB. It was pointed out that the
    University Review Committee has a much broader scope than
    SCAP/SCUB. The Review Committee will be concerned with the
    overall nature of the University and is not simply a budget
    review committee as it is concerned with such areas as the
    structure of the university year, the tutorial system, faculty
    workload relative to other universities, impact on class size
    and curriculum changes, review of academic and support functions,
    etc. . . SCUB on the other hand, is concerned with making recom-
    mendations to the President on the operating and capital budgets.
    It is hoped that any over-lap that may exist between the Review
    Committee and SCUB will be resolved by the fact that a member
    of SCUB is on the Review Committee. It was further indicated
    that the Review Committee will be working intensively through
    the Fall Semester with the hope that recommendations will be
    forthcoming by mid-December. The Committee will be meeting
    with departments and also will be holding some public meetings.
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    Recommendations by the University Review Committee involving
    academic matters will be presented to Senate via SCAP. It is
    not foreseen that the University Review Committee will continue
    beyond one semester; whereas SCAP/SCUB are continuing committees.
    J. Wheatley suggested that the next distribution of the document
    containing Senate and related committees include the schedule
    of meetings for those committees that meet on regular basis.
    He also suggested that a schedule of meetings be provided at
    the next Senate meeting.
    5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
    1) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
    a) Paper S.77-77 - Item IV,2(d) of Guidelines for the
    Istablishinent of Certificate and Diploma Programs
    Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Blaney,
    "That Senate approve Item IV,2. (d) of Guidelines
    for the Establishment of Certificate and Diploma
    Programs, as set forth in S.77-77."
    (Note: All of the guidelines in the attached paper were
    approved earlier by SCAP, SCUS and Senate, with the exception
    of Item IV,2. (d) which was held in abeyance for further
    development and discussion. That item has been approved by
    SCAP and SCUS and is recommended to Senate for approval.)
    Amendment moved by A. Kazepides, seconded by D. Birch,
    "That Item 2(d), page 2 be amended from 'Semester
    hour credits applied to one diploma cannot be applied
    to another Simon Fraser University certificate or
    diploma or degree, and vice versa.' to read 'Semester
    hour credits applied to one diploma cannot be applied
    to another Simon Fraser University certificate or
    diploma or degree.'".
    After clarification of the intent of the item, the mover
    agreed to withdraw the amendment.
    Responding to a question on why the programs are not
    considered graduate degrees, J. Wheatley advised that the
    programs do not fulfil the normal criteria for graduate
    programs and hence should be governed by undergraduate
    regulations.
    J. Blaney identified that a diploma program is intended
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    In response to an enquiry by A. Curzon, it was confirmed
    that specific certificate and diploma programs would require
    the approval of Senate. Candidates completing the programs
    would also require the approval of Senate.
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED.
    b) Paper S.77-78 - Proposal for the-Extended Studies
    Diploma and Program Operations
    Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Blaney,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
    Board of Governors the Extended Studies Diploma
    Program, with requirements as set forth on
    p.
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    and program operations on
    p.
    9-11 of S.77-78."
    (The extended Studies Diploma Program proposal has been
    reviewed and approved by the Senate Committee on Continuing
    Studies, the Senate Committee on Academic Planning and the
    Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies. It was forwarded
    to faculties for comment and again considered by SCUS with
    development of program operations as noted in the paper
    following discussions with the pertinent bodies. Approval
    is now recommended. Information regarding Models of
    Professional Development Degree Programs is available in
    the Office of the Registrar.)
    J. D'Auria expressed his concern that students with G.P.A.
    of 2.0 would be eligible to enrol in graduate courses. J.
    Wheatley explained that' the Departmental Graduate Program
    Committee has the right to exclude students from taking
    graduate courses.
    Amendment moved by A. Kazepides, seconded by M. Webb,
    "That item (a)(2) on page 6 'normally 3 years since
    completion of the bachelor's degree' be deleted."
    It was identified during discussion of the amendment that
    the intent of the diploma program was to provide opportunity
    for up-dating academic and quasi professional qualifications.
    A. Kazepides considered the regulation too restrictive sug-
    gesting that students should have the opportunity to continue
    their education according to their individual needs.
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    AMENDMENT CARRIED.
    It was agreed that on page 6, under the Note, the wording
    "the Department Graduate Programme Committee" to be changed
    to "the Departmental Graduate Studies Committee".

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    Amendment moved by J. Munro, seconded by T. Glas,
    "That Item 2, paragraph 2 on page 10, 'It is
    suggested that either the faculty adviser of the
    Academic Advice Centre or the Chairman of the
    faculty undergraduate curriculum committee be
    considered as a suitable person for this position,
    or some other person named either by the Dean or at
    his request by the Chairman of the faculty under-
    graduate curriculum committee likely from the
    membership of that committee.' be deleted."
    J. Munro stated that it would be more advantageous to
    establish a condition enabling the appointment of an
    adviser to be of a continuing nature.
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    AMENDMENT CARRIED.
    B. Palmer expressed his concern that the designated faculty
    adviser appears to be assigned too much authority and that
    the adviser's relationship to the Extended Studies Diploma
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    Committee was not adequately identified.
    Moved by B. Palmer, seconded by A. Dawson,
    "That Paper S.77-78 be referred back to the Senate
    Committee on Continuing Studies for the development
    of an appeal mechanism and for clarification of the
    role of the faculty adviser."
    During the discussion that followed it was emphasized that
    the intent was not that the faculty adviser would, be the
    final authority but that a collaborative relationship would
    exist between the adviser and the committee and that the
    final authority would rest with the committee. It was
    identified that the calendar description contained in the
    proposal did not adequately describe this relationship.
    It was agreed that it would be inappropriate to attempt to
    revise the calendar entry on the floor of Senate. J.
    Wheatley moved an amendment that the original motion include
    the words "approval in principle". A point of order was
    raised by A. Dawson. The amendment was ruled out of order
    on the basis that another amendment was under discussion
    by Senate.
    In response to a question from J. Webster, J. Blaney
    advised that a minor delay would not jeopardize the
    introduction of specific diploma programs.
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    D. Birch pointed out that the proper body to refer paper
    S.77-78 to is the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies.
    The mover of the motion agreed with the suggestion and the
    motion was amended accordingly.
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    In favour 15
    Opposed ?
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    MOTION TO REFER CARRIED.
    c) Paper S.77-79 - Proposed Certificate Program in
    Health and Fitness Studies
    Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
    "That Senate approve, and recommend approval to
    the Board of Governors, the Certificate Program
    in Health and Fitness Studies as set forth in
    S.77-79."
    (Note: This program was developed in conjunction with
    the Department of Kinesiology and has been approved by
    the Senate Committee on Continuing Studies, SCAP and SCUS,
    and is recommended to Senate for approval.)
    It was agreed that on page 4, under Program Requirements,
    it should Include a statement to read that "the minimum
    G.P.A. is 2.0."
    A. Kazepides questioned the objectives of the proposed
    program and the appropriateness of offering it at the
    university level.
    Professors E. Banister and J. Dickinson were invited to
    join the assembly to respond to questions.
    T. Calvert and E. Banister provided details on the program
    identifying the academic merits inherent in it.
    E. Banister pointed out that non-credit seminars are
    planned to be held with material related to the courses
    which would provide extra focus and tie in with the
    credit courses.
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED.
    d) Paper S.77-80 - Centre for the Arts - Cour
    se
    Proposals - FPA.102-3, 103-3, 107-3, 108-,
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    Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to
    the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.77-80,
    the following courses:
    FPA.102-3 Music in History I
    FPA.103-3 Music in History II
    FPA.107-3 Introduction to Art History - The Seventeenth
    Century
    FPA.108-3 Introduction to Art History - The Eighteenth
    Century
    FPA.113-6 The Arts in Context: European Romanticism
    FPA.121-3 Contemporary Dance Fundamentals."
    (It is noted that FPA.102 replaces G.S.102, FPA.103 replaces
    G.S.103, FPA.107 and FPA.108 will lead to the discontinuance
    of GS.200 and G.S.lOO. FPA.113 and FPA.121 are new.
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    approved waiver of the time lag requirement in order that the
    latter two courses may be first offered in the Spring Semester
    78-1.
    It was identified that the new courses continue in keeping
    with the earlier decisions on the establishment of Fine and
    Performing Arts and that these proposals include a transfer
    of general electives in the General Studies courses providing
    support for the approved minors but without intent of leading
    to a Minor in Music.)
    Professor E. Alderson was invited to join the assembly to
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    respond to questions.
    D.
    Birch noted that a schematic presentation as requested
    by Senate at an earlier meeting was attached to the document.
    E.
    Alderson responded to questions regarding availability
    of faculty to offer the proposed courses. He indicated that
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    regular members of faculty were available and that many of
    these courses will be taught by sessional lecturers employed
    through Continuing Studies.
    In response to a question raised by B. Palmer regarding the
    receipt of credit for both G.S.200 and its substitute FPA.107,
    E. Alderson indicated that there is no content overlap, hence
    no reason to prevent students from taking both courses for
    credit.
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED.

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    e) Paper S.77-81 - Faculty of Interdisciplinary
    Studies Proposed Course - G.S. 304-5-Richard
    Wagner: The Ring of the Nibelung
    Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to
    the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.77-81,
    the new course G.S.304-5 - Richard Wagner: The
    Ring of the Nibelung."
    (This course was approved by the Faculty of Interdisciplinary
    Studies and considered by SCUS at two meetings, with attention
    being given to the prerequisities for the course, the credit
    hours assigned and the nature of procedures in presenting
    the course to students, with answers to their enquiries
    satisfactory to the committee. The course has been success-
    fully presented earlier on a non-credit basis. SCUS approved
    waiver of the time requirement to permit offering of this
    course from 78-1).
    Professor A. Aberbach was invited to join the assembly to
    respond to questions.
    A.
    Curzon noted that the prerequisite for the course did
    not require a background in German. A. Aberbach indicated
    that the course is not based on the need to know German and
    that texts are available in both German and English.
    C.
    Kemp questioned the appropriateness of 5 credits for the
    course. D. Birch pointed out that SCUS in examining the
    question of credit hours attempts to satisfy itself that the
    academic demands of the course are appropriate to the scale
    of credit being offered rather than the contact hours.
    B.
    Wilson stated his concern that a single faculty member
    will be offering the course.
    Amendment moved by B. Wilson, seconded by A. Kazepides,
    "That course G.S.304-5 be approved for one year
    only."
    Speaking in opposition to the amendment, T. Calvert noted
    that many courses were tied to one faculty member and
    objected to G.S.304-5 being singled out for unique action.
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    In favour 11
    Opposed ?
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    Moved by E. Wells, seconded by C. Kemp,
    "That Paper S.77-81 be referred back to SCUS for
    rediscussion of the credit hours and perhaps a
    recommendation to change assigned credit from 5
    to 3."
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    MOTION TO REFER FAILED.
    J. D'Auria raised a question with regard to the stipend
    attached to the course and commented that such arrangements
    may take away time usually used for research. He suggested
    that perhaps the University Review Committee should look
    at this matter.
    J. Wbster noted that the prerequisite for the course did
    not require any background in music. A. Aberbach explained
    that the musical aspect of the course is relatively a minor
    aspect.
    Question was called and a vote taken.
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    MOTION CARRIED..
    f) Paper S.77-82 - Proposed Physical Education Sequence
    in Kinesiology - New Courses KIN.343-3, 367-3, 370-3,
    375-3, 467-3, 470-2, 471-2; Discontinuance of KIN.366-3,
    466-3.
    Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to
    the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.77-82,
    the following new courses:
    KIN.343-3 Fitness Appraisal and Guidance
    KIN.367-3 Psychology of Motor Performance and Skill
    Acquisition
    KIN.370-3 Biomechanics in Motor Learning
    KIN.375-3 Physiological and Developmental Basis of
    Motor Performance
    KIN.467-3 The Components of Skilled Performance
    KIN.470-2 Motor Activities Laboratory I
    KIN.471-2 Motor Activities Laboratory II
    and the discontinuance of KIN.366-3 and KIN.466-3."
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    (Consideration has been given over some time to the
    development of an appropriate sequence of courses in the
    Department of Kinesiology as preparation for individuals
    who wish to undertake the Professional Development Program
    in Education with better preparation for the teaching of
    physical education. Intensive discussions have been held
    between the Department of Kinesiology and the Faculty of
    Education. Proposals were considered by the Senate Committee
    on Academic Planning with referral back to the Faculty of
    Interdisciplinary Studies for further consideration as the
    proposal was not considered necessarily to be a new program.
    Following further discussions and adjustments to the earlier
    proposals the proposed new courses and sequences of courses
    for use toward the Minor in Kinesiology were reviewed and
    approved by SCUS.
    Further consideration is being given to the place of a
    number of these courses relative to the Kinesiology Major.
    It is noted that KIN.366 and 466 will be discontinued only
    if there is approval of KIN.367 and 467. KIN.467 is new
    but is not a part of the sequence proposed. SCUS approved
    waiver of the time requirement to permit offering of these
    courses as from 78-1).
    Professor E. Banister and J. Dickinson were invited again
    to join the assembly to respond to questions.
    T. Calvert pointed out that the proposed physical education
    sequence did not constitute new courses but the restructuring
    of existing courses. The only change in resources is the
    addition of a lab for which funding would be required.
    A. Curzon remarked that the courses carry financial impli-
    cations and suggested that it would be more appropriate
    that the proposal be considered a new program to be forwarded
    to the Universities Council for consideration.
    D. Birch and T. Calvert considered referral to the Universities
    Council inappropriate as existing courses were being utilized
    to form the new program.
    A. Kàzepides and A. Dawson expressed their concerns that
    although it is stated that intensive discussions had been
    held between the Department of Kinesiology and the Faculty
    of Education this did not appear to be the situation. D.
    Birch noted that at both SCUS and SCAP meetings assurances
    were given that intensive consultation had taken place.
    R. Gehlbach questioned whether the new courses, if passed,
    would imply a change in the prerequisite for the specific
    minor in physical education. D. Birch responded that the
    specific minor would not be affected.
    Moved by A. Dawson, seconded by A. Kazepides,
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    "That paper S.77-82 be referred for comments to
    the Faculty of Education and specifically to the
    Professional Development Program Committee and its
    Undergraduate Program Committee and be brought
    back to Senate for the next meeting."
    D. Birch commented that the appropriate referral would
    be to the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies. The
    above motion was then amended with the approval of the
    mover to read:
    "That Paper S.77-82 be referred back to the
    Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies to
    obtain further information and consultation
    required."
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    MOTION TO REFER CARRIED.
    g)
    Paper S.77-83 - New Courses: BICH 492-10 and
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    Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Webster,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to
    the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.77-83,
    the new courses:
    BICH 492-10 Individual Study Semester (Option A)
    BICH 493-15 Individual Study Semester (Option B)."
    (SCUS approved waiver of the time requirement in order
    that these courses may be first offered in Spring 78-1.
    SCUS requested a list of illustrative topics which is
    attached for information.)
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED.
    h)
    Paper S.77-84 - MATH 158-3 - New Course:
    MATH 157-3 (Renumbering of MATH 150);
    Prerequisite Changes
    Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Webster,
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    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to
    the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.77-84,
    1.
    The new course, MATH 158-3 Calculus for Social
    Sciences II
    2.
    The renumbering of MATH 150-3 to MATH 157-3
    3.
    The changes in prerequisites arising from the
    above."
    (SCUS approved waiver of the time lag requirement in order
    that these changes may be effective from Spring 78-1. If
    the changes are approved the adjusted prerequisites would
    be Included in Course Guide).
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED.
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    I) Paper S.77-85 - New Course MATH 304-3
    (Discontinuance of MATH 305-4)
    Moved.by D. Birch, seconded by A. Kazepides,
    "That Senate approve and r commend approval to
    the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.77-85
    the new course MATH 304-3 - Statistical Analysis
    of Sample Surveys, and the discontinuance of MATH
    305-4."
    (SCUS approved waiver of the time lag requirement to permit
    offering for Spring 78-1).
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED.
    j) Paper S.77-86 - Mathematics Prerequisite Changes
    Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Webster,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to
    the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.77-86,
    the proposed Mathematics prerequisite changes."
    (The proposed Mathematics prerequisite changes do not
    constitute a change to requirements but are Intended to
    clarify prerequisites for students.
    If these are approved the Course Guide will show the
    adjustments in prerequisites for Spring 78-1).
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    k) Paper S.77-87 - New Course - PHYS 150-3
    Moved by D. Birch, seconded by A. Curzon,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to
    the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.77-87,.
    the new course, PHYS 150-3 - Elementary Physics
    of Electronic Devices,., and the change in prerequi-
    sites for PHYS 101 and PHYS 120."
    (SCUS approved waiver of the. time lag requirement to permit
    first offering for Spring .78-1).
    Question was called and a vote, taken..
    MOTION CARRIED.
    ii) Senate Library Committee
    a) Paper S.77-88 --Annual Report - For Information
    A. Cunningham asked if there is any significant information
    on book losses since the installation of the new securtty
    system. D. Baird responded that it i's necessary for such
    a system to be in operation for approximately a year before
    an inventory can be made. However, he commented, that
    reports from other institutions with similar securfty
    systems indicate that losses have been very minimal.
    6.
    REPORTS OF FACULTIES
    There were no reports from faculties.
    7.
    OTHER BUSINESS
    1) Paper S.77-89 - Tuition Fee Structure
    P. Jewett indicated that there has been some concern about
    the academic impact of the recently approved fee structure
    and that this concern has taken the form of a motion from
    the Faculty of Science.
    Moved by J. Webster, seconded by A. Curzon,
    "That Senate ask the Board of Governors to reconsider
    the recently approved fee structure since its detailed
    structure has negative academic implications, and
    ? consider an amendment to the effect, that students
    enrolled in courses totalling more than 15 semester
    hours in any one semester be charged no more than
    those enrolled in 15 semester hours."
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    J. Webster explained that the above motion rose out of
    the Faculty of Science meeting in May - too late for the
    June meeting of Senate. Several members of the Faculty
    of Science indicated their concern that there are detrimental
    academic implications to the new fee structure and that the
    Board of Governors may not have been aware of these implica-
    tions.
    J. Munrô stated that it is very difficult to change any
    price system without introducing unexpected consequences.
    D. Birch considered that the new fee structure would inhibit
    the misuse of registering and dropping of courses which
    results in inappropriate and inefficient utilization of
    University resources.
    J. D'Auria argued that if the University wishes to discourage
    capricious actions concerning the dropping of courses, it
    should change the rebate scheme. He believed that the new
    fee structure discourages the very qualified and prepared
    students from taking larger course loads. D. Birch stated
    that with a 15 hours cap changing the rebate schedule would
    be ineffective.
    K.
    Okuda suggested postponing taking action suggesting that
    a waiting period of one year should be undertaken in order
    to evaluate the impact of the new fee structure in terms
    of actual student performance.
    L.
    Severy reminded Senate that the reason fees were increased
    was to increase revenue. She considered that since students
    will not be able to afford taking a large number of courses
    during a given semester, the University will not increase
    revenue defeating the purpose of the new fee structure.
    In addition to restricting students in their selection of
    general interest courses, B. Palmer believed that the
    University may incur more cost because students would be on
    campus an extra semester.
    Question was called and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED.
    P. Jewett commented that, if the Board of Governors should
    revise the new fee schedule, it would be impossible to
    implement a change for Fall 1977. She considered that it
    would be impractical to implement a change in the middle
    of an 'academic year suggesting it may not be possible to
    make a change 'effective until September 1979. She noted,
    however,' that final decision rests with the Board of
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    Governors.

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    8. NOTICES OF MOTION
    There were no notices of motion.
    9. INFORMATION
    The assembly recessed briefly at 9:30 p.m., prior to
    moving into Closed Session.
    H. N. Evans
    Secretary

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