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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD?
MONDAY. MARCH 6. 1978. 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: Jewett, P., Chairman
Arrott, A.
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Absent: ?
Birch, D. R.
Barlow, ?
J.
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Bitle, ?
D.
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E.
Bitle, G.
Buitenhuis, P.
Blaney, ?
J. P.
Croll, ?
J. ?
R.
Calvert, T. W.
Cunningham, A. B.
Carlson, R. L.
Diamond, J.
Chapman, A. E.
Doherty, P. M.
Cunningham, F.
Hindle, L.
Dobb, ?
T.
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C.
Kemp, C. L.
Hackney, J. W.
Knight, D. ?
E.
Hobson, R. F.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
Hoiweg, B.
McClaren, M.
Hossack, K.
Wheatley, J.
Hoyt, ?
G. C.
Wilson, B. C.
Hutchinson, J. F.
Wyatt,
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J. D.
Ivany, ?
J.W.G.
Kazepides, A.
Keitner, A. A.
Lachlan, A. H.
Lal, H.
Latham, L.
McGuire, G. T.
Mulholland, E. B.
Munro, J. M.
Overholt, M. J.
Palmer, B.J.F.
Powell, R. D.
Resnick, L.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Thomas, S.
Walkley, J.
Webb, M. J.
Webster, J. N.
Weinberg, H.
Wells,
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Evans, H. M., Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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The results of a recent by-election by and from full-time faculty
members (or designated electoral equivalent) of one full-time faculty
member (or designated electoral equivalent) to the Senate to replace
temporarily K. Okuda from March 1, 1978 to September 30, 1978 follow:
Ballots cast
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226
Ballots spoiled
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5
Individual totals:
Bakan
55
Doerr
55
Lachlan
71
Sandvoss
15
Warrell
25
Individual receiving the highest number of votes
and thereby declared elected:
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ALISTAIR H. LACHLAN
The Chairman welcomed Dr. Lachlan to the meeting.
1.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as distributed.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
B. Palmer referred to page 6 of the minutes of the previous meeting
and requested that the 6th paragraph be altered to read, "B. Palmer thanked
his fellow Senators for their support." The minutes of, the Open Session of
February 6, 1978 were approved with the deletion as noted.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
In the absence of the Vice-President, Academic, J. Blaney was asked
to report on the latest activities in connection with Interior Programming.
Although the Deputy Minister of Education had stated at a recent meeting
of the IUPB that the projected Open Learning Institute proposed offering,
only first and second year post secondary courses, the Minister had since
reported to the media that it would be a degree granting institution pro-
viding third and fourth year courses and programs. P. Jewett added that
during a recent telephone conversation with the Deputy Minister it had
been clarified that for the foreseeable future a degree completion program
was not anticipated, but it was not out of the question.
The statement of the Dean of Continuing Studies is as follows, and
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replaces paragraphs 2 .
and 3
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of Item 4 of the minutes of the Open Session
of March 6, 1978: .
"J. Blaney reported that a Tr-University Committee on Distance
Education had been established, with two working sub-committees: one to
assess the appropriateness for B.C. of Open University materials and
systems; the other to ascertain the feasibility of collaborative models
by which the three universities might work together in providing distance
education.
The recent recommendations of IUPB were also reported, as follows:
to SFU, $583,000 towards the SFU School of Resource Management, $350,000
for 4 modules of PDP, $40,000 for Faculty of Arts courses in the Fraser
Valley, $30,000 for a NA (Education) program in Educational Leadership
in Kamloops; to UBC, $150,000 for Faculty of Education credit courses in
various locations; $78,000 fora one-year B. SW program in Prince George;
to U-Vie, $175,000 for BFA and B.Ed programs at David Thompson University
Centre', $156,000 for credit courses in Nanaimo, and $68,000 for a B.SW
program in Castlegar."
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A grant of $538,000 has been approved by the IUPB for the School
of Resource Management and a modest amount for the PDP for the Interior;
$40,000 for Faculty of Arts courses in the Fraser Valley and MBA in
Kamloops. Pending resolution of the Open Learning proposal, no monies
have been recommended towards distance learning. UBC has received grants
for a small project, and U-Vic will begin development of a Fine Arts
program at the David Thompson Centre.
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5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
i) Senate Nominating Committee
a) Paper S.78-35 - Senate Elections
Results of elections conducted by Senate follow:
Senate Committee on Academic Planning (SCAP)/Senate Committee on Universit:
Budget (SCUB)
One Senator at large to replace K. Okuda for balance term of office from
date of election to September 30, 1978.
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A. B. CUNNINGHAM
Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules (SCAR)
One student Senator to replace B. Hoiweg for balance term of office from
date of election to September 30, 1979.
Ballots cast
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36
Ballots spoiled
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Individual totals:
Mulholland ?
9
Palmer ?
26
Individual receiving the higher number of
votes and thereby declared elected:
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B.J.F. PALMER
Senate Nominating Committee (SNC)
One student Senator for regular membership to replace C. T. McGuire for
balance term of office from date of election to September 30, 1978.
Ballots cast
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36
Ballots spoiled
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Individual totals:
Hackney ?
14
Mulholland ?
20
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Individual receiving the higher number of
votes and thereby declared elected:
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E. B. MULHOLLAND
Hossack. K.
Knight, D. E.
Lal, H.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
McGuire, G. T.
Overholt, M. J.
Wells, E. J.
Wyatt, J. D.
Alderson, E. W.
Feldman, P. L.
Garland, I.
Loewen, V. C.
McMillan, A. C.
Wall, J.
In attendance:
Carlson, R. L.
Chapman, A. E.
Cunningham, A. B.
Dobb, T. C.
Hobson, R. F.
Hoiweg, B.
Hoyt, G. C.
Hutchinson, J. F.
Ivany, J.W.G.
Kazepides, A.
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Keltner, A. A.
Kemp, C. L.
Lachlan, A. H.
Latham, L.
McClaren, M.
Muiholland, E. B.
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A. Arrott suggested it would be helpful, before votes were cast,
if candidates in attendance could be identified to the members.
ii) Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules
a) Paper S.78-12A - Election of Students to Senate and the Board
- Rules of Senate
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Cunningham,
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"That Senate suspend the applicable Rules of
Senate to permit debate and action on Paper
S.78-12A at the March 6, 1978 meeting of Senate
(including Rule VIII in part, suspending
'Alterations of these Rules of Senate shall
require written notice at a regular meeting of
Senate prior to the meeting at which
.a vote on
the proposed alteration is taken,'
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but retaining
'which vote shall require an affirmative vote
by two-thirds of the voting members present to
carry')."
R. Powell stated that Senate had been provided with a single legal
opinion and that he was not prepared to consider the motion because of
insufficient opportunity to examine the opinion.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO SUSPEND THE
RULES FAILED
18 in favor
15 opposed
The Chairman rioted that the vote curtailed further action on the
matter and warned Senators that if there were contravention of the
Universities Act the proceedings of Senate could be placed in an illegal
position. R. Powell commented that given the assumption might be correct
the opinion was very forceful and the matter should be dealt with as
expeditiously as possible. He would consider it as notice of motion.
A suggestion was made that the timing of the forthcoming election
could be adjusted, and the Secretary explained the requirements for SFU
elections under the current rules and the reasons for them in the tri-
mester system. B. Hoiweg asked that a legal opinion be sought if required
on the appropriateness of extending the deadline dates.
Extensive discussion followed on the possible consequences of
Senate's action, and the nature of the legal opinion received.
Moved by E. Mulholland, seconded by E. Wells,
"That Motion 1 be reconsidered."
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Question was called on the motion to reconsider Motion 1, and a
vote taken.
MOTION TO RECONSIDER
CARRIED
22 in favor
11 opposed
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by R. Hobson,
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"That Senate suspend the applicable Rules of
Senate to permit debate and action on Paper
S.78-12A at the March 6, 1978 meeting of Senate
(including Rule VIII in part, suspending
'Alterations of these Rules of Senate shall
require written notice at a regular meeting of
Senate prior to the meeting at which a vote on
the proposed alteration is taken,'
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but retaining
'which vote shall require an affirmative vote
by two-thirds of the voting members present to
carry')."
R. Hobson urged discussion of the motion. B. Palmer suggested
more time was necessary to consider the paper, and R. Powell questioned
if there would be illegality of elections under existing regulations.
Question was called on Motion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION FAILED
22 in favor
10 opposed
4 abstained
(2/3 required)
F. Cunningham commented that Senate should take the consequences
of a foolish action.
b) Paper S.78-18 - Proposed Ad Hoc Senate Committee on Student
Representation (SCSR)
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by J. Walkley,
"That Senate establish the Senate Committee on
Student Representation (SCSR), ad hoc, Reporting
Category "C".
The terms of reference shall be:
1. To develop and recommend to Senate a set of
guidelines for student representation in
University governance in
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a. the Faculties and their committees, and
b. the academic Departments and Programs
and their committees.
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2.
These guidelines shall be used to assist
Senate in consideration of all rules submitted
to Senate by the faculties concerning student
representation in la. and lb. above.
3.
These guidelines shall also assist the individual
faculties in establishing rules and regulations
regarding student representation in Faculties,
academic Departments and Programs.
4.
This committee shall invite submissions from all
of the Faculty Deans, chairpersons of academic
Departments and Programs, departmental student
unions and other interested parties.
5.
The meetings and proceedings of this committee
shall be open to all interested members of the
University community.
6.
This committee shall make its recommendations to
Senate not later than October 31, 1978.
The composition of this committee shall be as
follows:
- two faculty members elected by and from the members
of Senate, and
- two students appointed by the SFSS Student Forum,
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one person elected by Senate by and from the lay
members of Senate.
The chairperson shall be elected by and from the
members of the committee."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
24 in favor
6 opposed
6. REPORTS OF FACULTIES
i) Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies
a) Paper S.78-36 - Report to Senate on Special Topics Courses
It was noted that the report from the Faculty of Interdisicplinary
Studies on the use of Special Topics courses had been provided for in-
formation. A. Arrott received confirmation from F. Cunningham that the
Universit Review Committee would be addressing the question of. the.
amount of effort which is required for a 5-unit course. E. Wells
questioned the authority for taking a Special Topics course more than
once for credit, and it was explained that Special Topics could cover
different subjects under the same course number or by offering the topics
under different numbers in a Special Topics series and that the principle
had been approved by Senate. The Chairman indicated SCUS would be looking
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further at these in terms of how much such credit Is appropriate in
a degree program.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
8.
NOTICES OF MOTION
B. Palmer stated that if the Chairman would call a special meeting
of Senate in one week's time he would be prepared to give notice of
motion to consider the motion contained in Paper S.78-12A. It was
noted that a special meeting could be called at the request of the
Chairman or on petition of five members of Senate.
B. Holweg commented that the students were not concerned about a
definition but only due process, and that there had been insufficient
time to analyze the submission.
A show of hands failed to support the calling of a special meeting.
Moved by L. Resnick, seconded by A. Kazepides,
"That the meeting recess for 15 minutes and
reconvene for the purposes of reconsideration
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of the defeated motion."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION FAILED
9.
INFORMATION
It was noted that the next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled
for Monday, April 3, 1978 at 7:00 p.m.
The assembly recessed briefly at 8:30 p.m. prior to moving into
Closed Session.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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