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DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1978, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: ?
Jewett, P., Chairman
Arrott, A. S. ?
Absent:
Croll, J. R.
Barlow, J. ?
S.
Diamond, J.
Birch, D. R.
Doherty, P. M.
Bitle, ?
D. ?
E.
Hindle L.
Bitle, ?
G.
Knight, D. E.
Blaney, J. P.
Wyatt, J. D.
Buitenhuis, P.
Calvert, T. W.
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In attendance:
Alspach, B. R.
Carlson, R. L.
Bowman, M. L.
Chapman, A. E.
Richards, W. D., Jr.
Cunningham, A. B.
Cunningham, F.
Dobb, ?
T. ?
C.
Hackney, J. W.
Hobson, R. F.
Hoiweg, B.
Hossack, K.
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Hoyt, ?
G. ?
C.
Hutchinson, J. F.
Ivany, J.W.G.
Kazepides, A.
Keitner, A. A.
Kemp, ?
C. ?
L.
Lal, H.
Latham, L.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
McClaren, M.
McGuire, G. T.
Mulholland, E. B.
Munro, J. M.
Okuda, K.
Overholt, M. J.
Palmer, B.J.F.
Powell, R. D.
Resnick, L.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Thomas, S.
Walkley, J.
Webb, M. J.
Webster, J. M.
Weinberg, H.
Wells, E. J.
Wheatley, J.
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Wilson, B. G.
Evans, H. M., Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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The Chairman welcomed T. C. Dobb, who had assumed the Senate
seat of the former University Librarian, D. A. Baird. She noted
that Mr. Baird had been a member of Senate since its inception in
1965, and on behalf of the membership extended good wishes to him
during his current leave of absence and in the pursuit of his
subsequent duties as University Archivist.
1.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as distributed.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Reference was made to page 9 of the minutes of the Open Session
of December 12, 1977, and at the request of B. Wilson the last sentence
of the last paragraph was deleted from the record. The minutes of the
Open Sessions of December 5, and December 12, 1977 were then approved
as corrected.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
1) Paper S.78-1 - Presidential Search Committee - Selection of a
Candidate and Operation of Search Committee
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by L. Resnick,
"That Senate approve the procedures established
by the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.78-1,
for the recommendation and selection of a candidate
and for the operation of the Presidential Search
Committee:
1.
That the Committee recommend to the Board for its
consideration suitable persons, ranked in order,
for the Presidency as soon as possible.
2.
That the Committee make every effort to present
unanimous recommendations to the Board, but, if
it cannot do so, that the recommendations have the
support of at least two-thirds of the Committee.
3.
That the proceedings of the Committee be strictly
confidential. However, reports at any stage may
be made to the Board of Governors.
4.
That the Committee appoint a Secretary to the
Committee and .such secretarial staff as is necessary.
5.
That the Vice-Presidents meet with the Committee to
present their views concerning desirable qualifica-
tions for a Presidential candidate. The Vice-
Presidents will also meet with the candidates on
the short list and will present their opinions to
the Committee.
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6.
That the Simon Fraser University community be
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canvassed by the Committe for suitable names.
7.
That the Committee, at its first meeting, be
authorized to establish such further operational
procedures as it may require."
Note: At the Board of Governors meeting held on December 6, 1977,
the Board noted Senate's point of clarification to change
Clause (a) of Paper S.77-137 to read:
"two members of the Board plus the Chairman, or in place of
the Chairman a member of the Board designated by the Chairman,
with the Chairman or his designate serving as Chairman of the
Committee.
Although the Chairman originally stated that only suggestions for
change could be relayed to the Board of Governors, following extended
discussion and the difficulties arising from such procedure, she agreed
to accept amendments to the motion.
An amendment was moved by J. Munro, seconded by P. Buitenhuis,
"That Clause 1 be altered to read, 'That the Committee
recommend to the Board for its consideration a suitable
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person or persons, ranked in order, for the. Presidency
as soon as possible.'"
J. Munro stated that the amendment was intended to avoid possible
delays which could develop in the event the stated procedures proved
to be unworkable or if there obviously were to be a single outstanding
candidate with difficulties in agreeing on the lesser alternatives.
The Chairman indicated the Board specifically had made changes from
previous search, wanting more than one name, and noting also the use
of the plural in Clause 2. K. Rieckhoff, A. Arrott, and C. Hoyt opposed
the amendment as restricting the Committee's options, while J. Wheatley
felt there was desirable facilitating in the proposal.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
An amendment was moved by
H.
Lal, seconded by L. Latham,
"That Clause 3 be altered to read, 'That the pro-
ceedings of the Committee be strictly confidential.
However, reports at any stage may be made to the
Board of Governors and to the Senate in Closed
Session.'"
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
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During the discussion of Clause 2 of the motion it was argued by
some and opposed by others that two-thirds support of the Committee was
desirable both for individual candidates recommended and for the ranking
order. Others supported the view that two-thirds related to whatever
motion the Committee approved. Following continued discussion J. Wheatley,
K. Rjeckhoff and the Chairman felt it should be left to the Committee.
An amendment was moved by H. Weinberg, seconded by A. Kazepides,
"That Clause 2 be altered to read, 'That each
individual recommended and the ranking have the
support of at least two-thirds of the Committee."'
H. Weinberg was of the opinion that the amendment would eliminate
an interpretation that only the ranking or alternatively that only the
individual recommended required two-thirds support.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken.
MAIN MOTION CARRIED
ii) Paper S.78-2 - Search Procedures for University Librarian
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve the selection procedures and
terms of reference established by the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.78-2, for the University
Librarian Search Committee:
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Selection of the University Librarian Search Committee:
1. The University Librarian Search Committee shall
consist of the following members:
a.
The Academic Vice-President, who shall serve
as Chairman.
b.
Two Deans, elected by the Deans.
C.
Four members of the University Library Pro-
fessional Librarian and Division Head staff
elected by that constituency.
d.
One faculty member from each Faculty, holding
a regular full-time appointment, appointed by
the Dean.
e.
Two students, to be selected by such methods
as the Simon Fraser Student Society may determine.
f.
One member of the continuing non-professional
Library staff, to be elected by that constituency.
2. All the above members of the University Librarian
Search Committee shall be voting members.
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Terms of Reference of the University Librarian Search
Committee*
1. Responsibilities of the University Librarian Search
Committee shall include:
a. Deciding whether to include in its search area
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persons outside the University.
• b. Engaging in a search for potential candidates
and examining their credentials.
C.
Consulting during the search procedure with all
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available University Library Division Heads.
d.
Receiving expressions, as early as possible in
the search process, of the opinions and prefer-
ences of Library personnel.
e.
Apprising the President of the name of any can-
didate for appointment so that in advance of
making any final recommendation, agreement may
be reached between the President and the said
candidate regarding the terms under which he/she
might be appointed.
f.
Obtaining, in the case of a candidate from within
the Library, ratification by vote of the consti-
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tuency defined in A.l.(c) above, of the candidate
to be recommended to the President; and
g.
Bringing to the President of the University within
a reasonable period one or more recommendations for
appointment to the position.
2. If the President does not find it possible to recommend
to the Board of Governors the appointment of a candidate
recommended by the Committee she shall so inform the
Committee, and shall supply an explanation of her decision.
In such an event the University Librarian's Search
Committee shall undertake once more the responsibilities
outlined in B.l. above.
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Related Matters
1.
Only those persons holding appropriate status within
the University Library (as determined by Senate and as
recorded in the Registrar's Office) shall be eligible
to vote under sections A.l.(c) and B.l.(f).
2.
Unless otherwise specified, the applicable election rules
and procedures shall be those prevailing in elections to
Senate, with the elections to be conducted by the Registrar."
Registrar's Explanatory Note: Unless clearly instructed otherwise by
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the Board and by the Senate, the constituency of Section A.l. (f) shall be
taken to be the usual type of constituency for prime elections at this
institution and would constitute those non-faculty equivalent library
• employees entitled to be candidates and/or to vote in elections to the
Board.
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L. Resnick enquired in A.l.(d) why faculty members were to be
appointed by Deans rather than elected by faculty in the usual fashion.
B. Wilson referred to parallelism with a Dean's Search Committee, but
there was not agreement by the enquirer on parallelism.
An amendment was moved by A. Arrott, seconded by J. Hutchinson,
"That Clause A.l.(d) be altered to read, 'One faculty
member from each Faculty, holding a regular full-time
appointment, elected by and from each Faculty."'
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
22 in favor
9 opposed
There was considerable discussion of A.1.(e) concerning direct pro'
vision for a graduate student. The Chairman noted this had been discussed
by the Board with no special provision to be made, but the graduate
students were not precluded.
An amendment was moved by H. Lal, seconded by J. Hackney,
"That Clause A.1.(e) be altered to read, 'Three
students, to be selected by such methods as the
Simon Fraser Student Society may determine; at
least one of whom shall be a graduate student.'"
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
22 in favor
4 opposed
A number of questions were raised in connection with the terms
of reference as outlined in Section B of the motion, and B. Wilson
stated that the parallel was with the terms of reference of the Dean's
Search Committee.
An amendment was moved by A. Arrott, seconded by A. Cunningham,
"That B.l.(a) read, 'Fully advertising the position.'
and that the following sections be relettered."
B. Wilson was of the opinion that if the amendment were to be
appr p
ved it would be necessary to delete B.1. (a) as it is currently set
forth in Paper S.78-2. Others felt a precedent should not be established
which would dictate search areas to the Committee. It was agreed by the
assembly that if change were approved it would replace the current B.l.(a)
as a substitute without further relettering.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
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Question was called on the main motion as amended, and a vote taken.
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED
CARRIED
iii) PaperS.78-3 - Extension Credit Courses- For Information
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K. Rieckhoff crtF±d that the statistics provided in the paper
referred to credit courses and for students enrolled for credit, and
the material was accepted for information.
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
1) Senate Committee on Academic Planning and Senate Graduate Studies
Committee
Paper S.78-4 - New Graduate Program Proposal -Anplied/Clinical
Psychology
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.78-4 (formerly
S.77-168),• the proposal for a graduate program in
Applied/Clinical Psychology, including:
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i) The requirements for degrees
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(pages 8,9)
ii) New courses (or changes)
PSYC 802-3 - Seminar in Assessment
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(page 11 and
see
S.77-167)
PSYC 803-3 - Seminar in Intervention
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(page 11)
PSYC 804-3 - Seminar in Evaluation
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(page 11 and
see S.777167)
PSYC 806-3 - Advanced Topics in Assessment
PSYC 807-3 - Advanced Topics in Intervention
PSYC 808-3 - Advanced Topics in Evaluation
PSYC 809-3 - Advanced Topics in Applied Psychology
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PSYC 880-5 - Internship I
PSYC 886-5 - Internship II
PSYC 881-3 - Practicum I
PSYC 882-3 - Practjcum II
PSYC 883-3 - Practicum III
PSYC 884-3 - Practjcum IV."
The Chairman drew attention to the memorandum attached to the
documentation which provided information on the deliberations of the
Senate Committee on Academic Planning. K. Okuda added that the question
of stipends and gratuities for adjunct staff was under review by the Vice-
President's office.
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M. Bowman joined the assembly and provided information in connection
with varying arrangements involving remuneration or not of graduate students
engaged in practica. It was tscertainecj that no capital costs were antici-
pated in mounting the program.
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
ii) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
a) Paper S.78-5 - Discontinuation of Course Challenge for EDUC 405
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Education 405 course challenge be
removed from the calendar entry of the
Professional Development Program and that
.this procedure cease, effective September 1,
1977."
Note: Education 405 is 'a one-semester professional internship taken
under supervision and it is the position of the Faculty of
Education that all students in the Professional Development
Program can profit from it. Course challenge was approved in
order to accept, in rare instances, those students who had
extensive prior professional experience and who could demonstrate
outstanding competence. Application for course challenge commits
the Faculty to a very expensive procedure with dubious benefits.
For this reason the Faculty has proposed its discontinuance.
M. McClaren supported the concept of people with special talents
.taking alternative steps, but in his opinion course challenge for EDUC
405 was not the right mechanism to shorten the professional program.
R. Powell noted that the paper provided a good deal of analysis but lacked
constructive suggestions to resolve the problem. Considerable debate
ensued with strong reservations by some about removing the alternate route
without indication of more suitable processes for special cases.
Moved by B. Llolweg, seconded by C. McGuire,
"That Paper S.78-5 be referred through SCUS to
the Faculty of Education for a proposal of'better
alternative procedures."
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER FAILED
The Secretary confirmed that, in view of the original approval by
Senate and the nature of the present debate, if the present motion were
defeated then the normal university regulations for course challenge
could not be applied to EDUC 405 without authoritative confirmation by
Senate.
Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken.
MAIN MOTION FAILED
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b) Paper S.78-6 - New Course Proposal - CMNS 445 -_Communication
and International Development
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That the proposed new course CMNS 445-5
(Communication and International Development),
as set forth in S.78-6, be approved and
recommended to the Board of Governors for
approval."
Note: The Political Science Department was represented by Dr. Audrey
Doerr who indicated that her department had noted overlap but had
not specifically opposed approval of CMNS 445-5. Instead she was
asking that guidelines, be developed to indicate the circumstances
under which overlap should be considered undesirable. Professor
Melody stated that Professor Anderson of Communication Studies had
'met with the instructor for POL. 448-3 (Selected Topics in Inter-
national Relations 'I) and that they had identified a fairly specific
overlap involving the content of 3 1/2 of 13 weeks' instruction.
Furthermore the instructors involved recognize that each had a
distinctive emphasis and approach appropriate to his department
and each will provide guest appearances in the other's course.
Members of SCUS agreed that each of several social science and
applied social science departments appropriately deal with issues
relating to international development and that a department of
communication could appropriately deal with the issues raised in
CMNS 445-5. It was noted that POL. 448-3 is a selected topics
course and, therefore, its content might well change from time
to time and, although overlap is currently significant, it is not
excessive nor undesirable.
K. Okuda was of the opinion that the course related to communication
involving Canada and developing countries,and as-a nu
mber of oie qurss
in different departments deal with the problem
was imperative that a title to accurately distinguish the CMNS proposal
should be sought. W. Richards, who was in attendance to respond to questions,
found the suggestion acceptable, and it was agreed that if the content of the
course were to be approved the Chairman of SCUS, the Registrar, the Chairman
of the Department, and K. Okuda would attempt to reach a consensus on an
appropriate course title.
Question was called on the motion (including the proviso), and a vote
taken. (Note: Change was made by adding to the title "The Role of Canadian
Institutions.")
Mo'Il:ON (WITH THE
PROVISO) CARRIED
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pr S.78-7 - Mathematics New Course Proposals and Discontinuance
of MATH 450-8
Moved by D. Birch', seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
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Motion 1 "That Senate approve, and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, the proposed new courses:
MATH 336-0 - Job Practjcum I
MATH 337-0 - Job Practjcum II
MATH 436-0 - Job Practicurn III
MATH 437-0 - Job Practicum IV,
as set forth in S.78-7. These courses are to be
graded on a P/W basis with the implications as stated
on page 71 of the 1977-78 calendar."
Note: Although Senate has not yet been asked to approve a general
university model for Co-operative Education, a number of depart-
ments including Mathematics have developed opportunities for.
students to undertake in a systematic way alternate semesters
of study and related work experience. The proposals for Co-
operative Education programs have included, four work semesters
and the Mathematics Dep.artment has proposed four job practicum
courses without credit to accommodate students wishing to under-
take that many work semesters in approved placements.
The scale of fees appropriate for job practicum courses has not
yet been determined and it is a question which must be addressed
by the Board of Governors before these courses are finally
approved and listed for offering. Those universities which
currently offer Co-operative Education programs either charge
fees for the work semester or charge larger fees in the study
semester for those students enrolled in the Co-op program. No
doubt these practices reflect costs to the university in obtaining
approved positions and arranging for placement of students.
B. Alspach was invited to respond to queries.
Noting that the proposal was intended to be graded on a Pass!
Withdrawal basis, R. Powell enquired how the withdrawal would be
initiated and if there was any recourse for the student. D. Birch
stated that the work term must be completed in a manner satisfactory
to the employer and if the employer wished the student to be withdrawn
the university would not interfere with the job but likely would with-
draw credit for the course. A minimum criteria needed to be met for a
P to be awarded, as in any practica course. B. Alspach added that the
student activities would be monitored and brief reports from both the
student and the employer would be required.
T. Calvert supported the proposal but pointed out that the general
principle of zero credit practica required further study and the
Mathematics submission should not be seen as establishing a precedent.
B. Aispach stated that the principal argument for zero credit was the
non-academic component where students were paid for full time regular
employment.
Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION 1 CARRIED
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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Powell,
Motion 2 "That Senate approve, and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, the discontinuance of
MATH 450-8 (Job Practicum), as set forth in S.78-7."
Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2 CARRIED
d) Paper S.78-8 - Proposed New Course - BISC 105-3
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That BISC 105-3 (Biology and the Human Species),
as set forth in S.78-8, be approved and recommended
to the Board for approval, as there is not (in the
judgment of SCUS) undesirable overlap."
Note: The SCUS meeting at which this matter was considered took place some
three weeks after referral by Senate - referral based on a concern
expressed by the Chairman of the Archaeology Department about sub-
stantial overlap between the proposed BISC 105-3 (Biology and the
Human Species) and the existing ARC. 131-3 (Human Origins). In the
intervening period of time each department had given some considera-
tion to the question but there had been limited discussion between
the two departments. At the SCUS meeting the Archaeology Department
was represented by its Chairman, Professor Carlson, and the course
instructor, Professor Skinner. The Biological Sciences Department
was represented by its Chairman, Professor Mackauer, and the Chairman
of its Curriculum Committee, Professor Kemp. Professor Carlson stated
that human biology is physical anthropology, that the Archaeology
Department already offers a first-year course in physical anthropology
(i.e., human biology), that the proposed BISC 105 overlaps up to 80%
with that course, that the Department of Biological Sciences has
proposed the course primarily for students from the Faculty of Arts
and that it should not, therefore, be approved. He requested (and
still requests) that the matter be referred to the Departments con-
cerned for consultation and resolution.
The position of the Biological Sciences Department is that physical
anthropology and human biology are not identical, the BISC 105.is
not a course in human biology anyway, that it is a course in general
biology designed to teach concepts, principles and functions identi-
cal with those introduced in BISC 101 and 102. It is designed not
solely for students from the Faculty of Arts but rather to relieve
pressure on first year biology labs and it is utilizing "key problems"
related to the human species as a pedagogical device to assist
students in learning the concepts of general biology.
Following protracted discussion SCUS rejected the
• matter be referred to the departments, determined
ment) the overlap between the courses was not as
by the Chairman of the Department of Archaeology,
differing purposes and perspectives, and that the
was not undesirable.
proposal that the
that (in its judg-
extensive as suggested
that the courses had
degree of overlap
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Following the SCUS meeting, the secretary received a request from
the Chairman of the Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee that Senate
refer this matter to the departments concerned. In order to ascertain
whether there might be additional information not presented to SCUS,
the Chairman of SCUS convened a meeting (December 22) attended by
the Dean of Arts, the Dean of Science, the Registrar
and
representa-
tives of the Department of Archaeology and the Department of Biological
Sciences. At that meeting the Department of Biological Sciences pre-
sented a re-statement of the course outline unchanged in comment but
revised to eliminate ambiguities which might have contributed to a
judgment of course overlap. Also distributed at the meeting was the
course outline of ARC. 131-3 (Spring, 1975) which had been presented
to Senate at the time the course was originally approved in May 1974.
It appeared from the documents that there was relatively little over-
lap (if any) between the course description for BISC 105 and the
original course outline of ARC. '131-3, somewhat more potential overlap
with the 1977-3 outline of ARC. 131 and more again with the 1978-3
outline of ARC. 131 and suggested that, in his judgment, there was
not more than 20% to 25% overlap. Professor Carlson continued to be
concerned that the course should be entitled general biology and
should not make reference to the human species if it was intended to
be a general biology course.
In my judgment,
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as Chairman of SCUS, referral of this matter to the
Department of Archaeology and Biological Sciences is 'unlikely to
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change positions or to achieve a different resolution.
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R. Carlson spoke against the motion stating that the proposal was a
service already offered in the university for Arts students, 'though not
exclusively, and it duplicates "human origins." He felt there was no academic
justification for the expense of duplication at the 100 division. The Biology
representatives had responded that BISC 105 was not a course in human biology
and that it would parallel the offerings in BISC 101 and BISC 102,,and he
felt that should be indicated in the title and course description. He' also
noted that a student can take BISC 101, BISC 102 and ,BISC 105 without any
restriction from taking one
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, two or all three of the courses. He felt the
proposal had been ill-conceived.
J. Munro noted that a memorandum exists which 'represents the current
view of the Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee that there is considerable
overlap between BISC 105 and ARC. 131. (Note: That memo now forms part of
the support papers.)
M. Mackauer confirmed that students can take 101, 102 and 105; that
major students must take 101 and 102; a student may take 105 as an elective'
and then decide to major, needing 101 and 102, in which case he might
challenge 102. He stated that BISC 105 is introductory and open to all
students and intended to present the relationship of biology to the environ-
ment of modern society. A. Kazepides suggested the new course proposal
might take the number of the current BISC 101, and that the current BISC 101
be renumbered BISC 105. R. Carlson added that BISC 105 should be presented
as an alternative or a prerequisite to
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the existing introductory courses.
Question was called on the motion, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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e)
Paper S.78-9 - Transfer Credit Toward Requirements for a
Minor - Faculty of Arts
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, the regulation that only six
hours of upper division credit transfer from other
institutions can count as part of the fifteen (15)
required upper division hours for a Minor in the
Faculty of Arts."
Note: There is currently no limitation on the amount of transfer
credit which may be credited toward a Minor. The regulation
is proposed in order to guarantee that a majority of the
credits counted toward a Minor be earned at Simon Fraser
University.
Discussion ensued on the impact such a regulation would have on
minors for students undertaking a BGS degree, possibly some effect on
B.Ed. students taking minors in the Faculty of Arts, and possible im-
plications regarding Interior Programming. J. Munro noted the intent
was to require some minimal amount of work at SFU in the minor area
before attaching the minor label in Arts.
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Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by R. Powell,
"That Paper S.78-9 be referred back to the Senate
Committee on Undergraduate Studies for comments.
from all Faculties."
B. Wilson said the general principle should be established before
Senate addresses the matter. J. Munro did not object to referral but
pointed out that different faculties have different degree requirements
and he did not think it was desirable to enforce a common pattern for
degrees.
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER CARRIED
f)
Paper S.78-10 - Delegation of Authority to SCUS
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board:
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That the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
be authorized to conclude all matters dealing with
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proposed revision of an existing course unless such
revision is undertaken in the context of a major
program revision or entails the need for the alloca-
tion of additional resources;
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2.
That such actions be reported in a summary form (at
least once each semester) to Senate and the Board
for ratification;
3.
Notwithstanding the authority granted to it, the
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies retains
the right to forward for considerationby Senate
and the Board any matter which, in the judgment of
the Committee or its Chairman, requires such con-
sideration."
Note: It is proposed that this motion be implemented January 1, 1978
or as soon thereafter as it is approved by Senate and the Board.
Rationale: The intent is to lessen by one the number of University-
level considerations given to minor curriculum revisions,
specifically to the revision of an existing course. This
is a minimal delegation of authority but even so it should
save paper and reserve the time of Senators for considera-
tion of weightier matters.
D. Birch observed that had the motion been in effect in advance of
recent meetings of Senate some twenty-five thousand sheets of paper would
have been saved, that there are eight considerations of each curricula
change, and that SCUS is by design of Senate a representative body capable
of assuming the decision making. K. Rieckhoff questioned that SCUS could
identify problems which might occur in submissions from the faculties, and
suggested that the University Review Committee would likely have some con-
cern with the administration of the committee structure and the flow of
materials. B. Wilson noted that a special task force had been charged to
review the bureaucratic processes, including those of Senate and its
committees. He expected there would be drastic suggestions made with
regard to the flow of materials.
R. Powell was in support of the motion to streamline the procedures
and was of the opinion that adoption of the principle would place more
responsibility on the faculty curriculum committees and the departmental
chairmen.
Noting that the deadline for duration of the meeting had expired,
it was
Moved by B. Wilson, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the meeting be adjourned."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION FAILED
Moved by T. Calvert, seconded by M. Overholt,
"That the meeting be extended for fifteen
minutes."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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L. Resnick spoke in favor of the motion, stating that it would be
to the advantage of the university community generally.
Moved by A. Arrott, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the motion be tabled pending receipt of
the report of the University Review Committee."
Question was called on the motion to table, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO TABLE FAILED
C. Hoyt enquired what the voting rules of SCUS were, and D. Birch
responded that a simple majority was required for approval. He added
that there had been some hesitation in referring submissions back to the
curriculum committees when it was apparent that calendar revisions could
be delayed for a year.
An amendment was moved by A. Arrott, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That section 2 be altered to read, 'That such
actions be reported in a summary form to Senate
at its next meeting and the Board for ratification."
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
Question was called on the motion as amended, and a vote taken.
MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
6. REPORTS OF FACULTIES
i) Faculty of Science
a) Paper S.78-11 - For Information - Use of Special Topics
Courses - 77-2
Senate received for information the report from the Faculty of
Science in connection with the use of Special Topics courses during the
77-2 semester.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
8.
NOTICE OF MOTION
i) Paper S.78-12 - Proposed Change to Rules of Senate (Senate Committee
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on Agenda and Rules) - Not for Discussion
A notice of motion relating to proposed adjustment of the Rules of
Senate was presented for review of Senators in advance of discussion at
the next meeting of Senate.
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9. INFORMATION
It was noted that the next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled
for Monday, February 6, 1978.
The assembly moved immediately into Closed Session at 10:13 p.m.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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