DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
    MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
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    MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1979, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:00 P.M.
    OPEN SESSION
    Present: Pedersen, K. G., Chairman
    Arrott, A. S.
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    Absent: Cote' P. T.
    Blaney, J. P.
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    Doherty, P. M.
    Brown, R. C.
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    Hauka, D. P.
    Bursill-Hall, G. L.
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    Hindle, L.
    Calvert, T. W.
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    Ivany, J.W.G.
    Clayman, B. P., representing J. Wheatley Keitner, A. A.
    Dobb, T. C.
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    Luetzen, S.
    Einstein, F.
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    Mackauer, J.P.M.
    Fisher, J.
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    Moffatt, D. C.
    Geen, G. H.
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    Overholt, N. J.
    Harrison, D. J.
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    Resnick, L.
    Hobson, R. F.
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    Swartz, N. M.
    Hoiweg, B. A.
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    Weinkam, J. J.
    Jones, C.H.W.
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    Wideen, N. F.
    Kemp, C. L.
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    Wyatt, J. D.
    Lachlan, A. H.
    MacKay, C. E.
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    In attendance: Alderson, E. W.
    . ? McNabb, G. T.
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    Harper, R.J.C.
    Munro, J. M.
    Okuda, K.
    Reilly, N. R., representing D. R. Birch
    Rieckhoff, K. E.
    Roberts, N. C.
    Rowe, W.J.A.
    Severy, L.
    Slay, N. R.
    Thomas, L. E.
    Tuinman, J. J.
    Webster, J. M.
    Weinberg, H.
    Wells, E. J.
    Whitecross, G. A.
    Wideen, B. M.
    Evans, H. M., Secretary
    Nagel, H. D.
    Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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    1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
    On a motion by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by G. Bursill-Hall, the
    agenda was approved as circulated.
    2.
    APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by L. Kemp,
    "That the minutes of the Open Session of
    May 7, 1979 be approved."
    Question was called, and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED
    3.
    BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
    There was no business arising from the minutes.
    4.
    REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
    The Chairman recognized a large number of the recently elected
    Senators who were in attendance and reported that student Senator
    Barbara Klassen had resigned her seat. Other elections to Senate
    were announced, the details of which follow:
    Election by and from full-time faculty members (or designated
    electoral equivalent) to Senate of one full-time faculty member (or
    designated electoral equivalent) for term of office from date of
    election to May 31, 1980 to replace G. C. Hoyt.
    Ballots cast
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    221
    Ballots spoiled ?
    6
    Individual totals:
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    Banister ?
    39
    Ingram Ellis ?
    50
    Lachlan ?
    53
    Morrison ? 7
    Nance ? 19
    Palmer ? 47
    Individual receiving the highest numbers of
    votes and thereby declared elected:
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    A. H. LACHLAN
    Election by and from the Faculty of Arts to the Senate of one full-
    time faculty member (or designated electoral equivalent) to replace
    temporarily P. L. Wagner from date of election to December 31, 1979.
    Ballots cast
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    92
    Ballots spoiled
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    4
    Individual totals:
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    Peucker
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    40
    Swartz ?
    48
    Individual receiving the higher number of
    votes and thereby declared elected:
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    N. SWARTZ

    S.M. 4/6/79
    Dr. Pedersen expressed his pleasure in the results of the arrange-
    ments: for Convocation 19.79 when nearly 57% of the graduating students were
    in attendance, 213 receiving their awards during the morning ceremony and
    432 during the afternoon. H. Weinberg enquired if it was the intention to
    continue to hold the function off-campus and the Chairman responded that a
    decision would be made following a review of the event, but he personally
    would prefer it to. be featured at the University, if possible.
    Following reference to concern previously expressed in connection
    with, applications for admission, the Secretary stated that although the
    first figuresavailable had indicated a dropin the number of applications
    for undergraduate admissions of between 35% and 40%, the percentage has
    improved to a drop of between 12% and 13% and a drive is currently under
    way to increase enrolments, particularly for the Summer semester which
    shows a decrease of some 7%. The President added that events are being
    organized to encourage more students to visit SFU and also that a group
    of school administrators is expected to be spending some time on campus.
    Enquiry was made of the Chairman as to whether the Vice-President,
    Administration was speaking for Simon Fraser University when he recently
    spoke about tenure and faculty salaries on CBC TV. The Secretary reminded
    Senators of the provision for formal questions at Senate and the necessity
    for them to be filed in advance of the meeting of Senate in order that
    responses may be prepared.
    5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
    1) Senate Nominating Committee
    a) Paper S.79-66 - Elections to Senate Committees
    As there were no nominations submitted in addition to the suggestions
    of the Senate Nominating Committee, as set forth in Paper S.79-66, ballots
    were distributed for the elections to various Senate Committees, the
    results of which follow:
    Senate Committee on Academic Planning/Senate Committee on University
    Budget (SCAP/SCUB)
    One Senator-at large to replace A. J. Dawson for balance term of office,
    from date of election to September 30., 1980.
    Ballots cast
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    34
    Ballots spoiled ?
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    Individual totals
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    McNab,b. ?
    2
    Okuda ?
    21
    Tuininan ?
    11
    Individual receiving the highest number of votes
    and thereby declared elected:
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    K. OKUDA

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    One student Senator to replace J. 0. Young for balance term of office,
    from date of election to September 30, 1980.
    Elected by acclamation: ?
    L. SEVERY
    One student Senator to replace D. B. McMillan for balance term of
    office, from date of election to September 30, 1979.
    Elected by acclamation: ?
    B. A. HOLWEG
    Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules '(SCAR)
    One Senator at large to replace R. L.. Carlson for balance term of
    office, from date of election to September 30, 1980.
    Ballots cast
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    34
    Ballots spoiled
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    Individual totals
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    Einstein,
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    8
    Roberts
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    14
    Severy
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    12
    Individual receiving the highest number of votes
    and thereby declared elected:
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    M. C. ROBERTS
    One student Senator to replace J. C. Gingerich for balance term of
    office, from date of election to September 30, 1979.
    Elected by acclamation:
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    B. A. HOLWEG
    Senate Committee on Continuing Studies (SCCS
    One Faculty Senator to replace A. J. Dawson for balance term of office,
    from date of election to September 30, 1980.
    Ballots cast
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    34
    Ballots spoiled
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    Individual totals
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    Bursill-Hall ?
    11
    Wideen ?
    23
    Individual receiving the higher number of votes
    and thereby declared elected:
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    N. F. WIDEEN
    One Senator at large to replace J. Walkley for balance term of office,
    from date of election to September 30, 1979.
    Ballots cast
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    34
    Ballots spoiled
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    Individual totals
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    Keltner ?
    12
    Roberts ?
    22
    Individual receiving the higher number of votes
    and thereby declared elected:
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    N. C. ROBERTS

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    SOne student Senator (alternate) to replace P. Palmer for balance term
    of office, from date of election to September 30, 1980.
    Elected by acclamation:
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    J. FISHER
    Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees (SCHD)
    One Faculty of Arts Senator to replace R. L. Carlson from date of
    election for no specified term of office.
    Elected by acclamation:
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    K. OKUDA
    One Faculty of Education Senator to replace A. J. Dawson from date of
    election for no specified term of office.
    Ballots cast
    34
    Ballots spoiled
    1
    Individual totals:
    Tuinman
    20
    Wideen
    13
    Individual receiving
    the higher number of votes
    and thereby declared
    elected:
    J. ?
    J. TIJINMAN
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    Senate Library Committee (SLC)
    One student Senator alternate to replace J. C. Gingerich
    for balance
    term of office, from
    date of election to September
    30, ?
    1980.
    Ballots cast
    34
    Ballots spoiled
    2
    Individual totals:
    Slay
    12
    Wideen
    20
    Individual receiving
    the higher number of votes
    and thereby declared
    elected:
    B. M.
    WIDEEN
    Senate Nominating Committee (SNC)
    One Senator at large
    to replace G. C. Hoyt for balance term of office,
    from date of election to September 30, 1979.
    Ballots cast
    34
    Ballots spoiled
    -
    Individual totals:
    Tuinman
    15
    Wideen
    11
    Wideen
    8
    Individual receiving
    the highest number of votes
    and thereby declared
    elected:
    J. ?
    J.
    TUINMAN
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    One student Senator alternate to replace J. 0. Young for balance' tcrm
    of office, from date of election ts September 30, 1979.
    Elected by acclamation: ?
    G. T. McNABB
    Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries (SCSAB)
    One faculty member from the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies to
    replace M. L. Bens ton for balance term of office, from date of election
    to September 30, 1979.
    No nominations received.
    One Lay Senator to replace L. Latham for balance term of office, from
    date of election to September 30, 1980.
    Elected by acclamation: ?
    W.J.A. ROWE
    Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board (SUAB)
    One student Senator and one student Senator alternate to replace D.
    Frydenlund and A. J. Timberlake for balance terms of office from date
    of election to September 30, 1979.
    Elected by acclamation:
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    B. M. WIDEEN (regular member)
    J. FISHER ?
    (alternate)
    Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (SCUS)
    One Lay Senator to replace L. Latham for no specified term of office.
    Elected by acclamation:
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    S. LUETZEN
    Two student Senator alternates to replace J. C. Gingerich and A. J.
    Timberlake, from date of election for no specified terms of office.
    Ballots cast ? 34
    Ballots spoiled
    ? 10
    Individual totals: ? McNabb ?
    13
    Slay ?
    20
    Whitecross ?
    15
    Two individuals receiving the highest numbers of
    votes and thereby declared elected: ?
    M. R. SLAY
    G. A. WHITECROSS
    ii) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
    a) Paper S.79-67 - Change in Regulations Covering Minor Requirements
    in the Faculty of Arts
    Moved by N. Reilly, seconded by R. Brown,
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    "That Senate approve that all MINOR programs
    offered by the Faculty of Arts require at least
    15 upper division hours, which are to be taken
    within the Minor discipline, unless otherwise
    specified in the Calendar."
    N. Reilly noted that the current requirements state students must
    take 15 upper division hours specified by the department in which the
    minor is taken, and the change restricts the use of courses from other
    departments acceptable for the minor unless specifically stated in the
    calendar. ?
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    Question was called, and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED
    b) Paper S.79-68 - Faculty of Arts - Change in Group Requirements
    Moved by N. Reilly, seconded by R. Brown,
    Motion I "That Senate approve change in the Faculty of
    Arts Group Requirements to include the following:
    'Students may substitute up to a maximum 6 hours
    of courses taken in Group E. for courses required
    in Group A, B, or C.
    The specific allocation to be as follows: Group
    Fine and Performing Arts
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    A
    General Studies
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    A
    Communication ?
    B
    Criminology ?
    B
    African/Middle East Studies
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    B
    Canadian Studies
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    B
    Latin American Studies
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    B
    Women's Studies
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    B
    Kinesiology. ?
    C
    Computing Science
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    C
    Note: Only 3 hours can be substituted for any one Group,
    within the constraint of a maximum of 6 hours from
    all Group E courses."
    Motion II "That Senate approve change in the Faculty of Arts
    Group Requirements to include the following:
    'All Physical Geography courses (and courses. which.
    transfer as Physical Geography or Geology) be
    included as Group C. These courses are GEOG 111
    and 112, GEOG 313, 314, 315, 317 and 318, GEOG 413,
    414, 415, 416, 418, and 419.
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    That these courses not count towards fulfilling?
    Group B requirements.

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    That students in Geography be permitted to count a
    total of 9 hours towards the Group Requirements.
    These 9 hours can be a combination of Group B and
    C if desired.
    That if a student counts Physical Geography as
    Group C, these hours (up to a maximum of 6) will
    not be considered.as
    Arts courses, and therefore
    will not count towards the 70 hours in Arts required -
    for majors or the 82 hours required for honors.
    This applies only to Physical Geography courses used
    towards Group C requirements."
    J. Harrison expressed concern regarding the intent of Motion II
    which he contended was neither simple nor clear, and he was supported
    by T. McNabb. N. Reilly and M. Roberts attempted to clarify the
    proposed change.
    Moved by J. Harrison, seconded by R. Brown,
    "That the question be divided."
    Question was called on the motion to divide, and a vote taken.
    MOTION TO DIVIDE CARRIED
    Question was called on Motion I, and a vote taken.
    MOTION I CARRIED
    Moved by J. Harrison, seconded by T. McNabb,
    "That Motion II be referred back to SCUS for
    clarification."
    J. Harrison said editorialization would likely clarify the intent
    of the proposed change. The Secretary explained that inasmuch as Physical
    Geography is classified as a Science discipline a clear statement is re-
    quired to adjust the calendar entry in connection with the Faculty of Arts
    Group Requirements but it could be editorialized. B. Holweg and T. McNabb
    pressed for referral; N. Roberts agreed if there was student concern the
    wording should be editorialized but there was not need for referral.
    Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
    MOTION TO REFER MOTION II
    CARRIED
    c) Paper S.79-69 - Proposed Changes - Economics & Commerce
    Moved by N. Reilly, seconded by T. Arrott,
    I. ?
    "That
    the change
    Senate
    of
    approve,
    requirements
    as set
    for
    forth
    upper
    in
    division
    S.79-69, ?
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    work in the Department of Economics and Commerce."

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    II.
    "That Senate approve, asset forth in S.79-69,
    the change in requirements for prerequisite
    purposes in the Department of Economics and
    Commerce 'in order that a course be accepted
    as fulfilling a prerequisite a student must
    obtain a grade of C-- or higher."
    III.
    "That Senate approve, as set forth in S..79-69,
    the change in Calendar language and requirements
    for ECON 101-3 - The Canadian Economy, ECON 102-3
    - Twentieth Century Economies, COMM 103-3 -
    Business in Society."
    It is not intended that the changes in Motions I, II and III be rigidly
    applied until such time as they appear in Calendar in 1980 but that
    students could be advised by the Department with appropriate phasing in
    prior to that time.
    J. Harrison noted that departments should be alerted to the change
    in prerequisite statement as outlined in Motion II in order that students
    may be made aware of the requirement.
    E. Wells suggested that SCUS take up the question contained in
    Motion II with a view to establishing it as a principle university-wide,
    and N. Reilly felt the matter should receive faculty consideration prior
    to a report to SCUS. The Chairman asked that a notice of motion be pre-
    sented for consideration at the next meeting of Senate if debate is
    desired.
    Question was called, and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED
    d) Paper S.79-70 - Curriculum Changes - Geography
    Moved by N. Reilly, seconded by R. Brown,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
    Board of Governors, as set forth in S.79-70, the
    proposed change in lower division and upper division
    course requirements for Honors in Geography."
    For Information: The Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved
    change in course number, prerequisite, credits and vector for a course in
    Geography from GEOG 443-5 - Regional Planning I, requiring 60 semester
    hours credit with restriction as a prerequisite to GEOG 383-3 - same title,
    prerequisite at least 75 semester hours.
    In response to a question raised by M. Slay, M Roberts stated that
    the proposed number, prerequisite, credit and vector changes for GEOG 443-5
    would not present a problem for students as there are sufficient five credit
    400 division courses available- It was noted that a waiver of time lag re-
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    requirements had not been requested and that the course in its revised
    form could not be offered until September 1980 without waiver.
    Question was called, and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED
    Moved by M. Roberts, seconded by R. Brown,
    "That the proposed change for GEOG 443-5
    become operative in September 1979."
    N. Roberts stated that approval of th motion would facilitate
    enrolment. A number of student Senators spoke against the motion on
    the basis of student inconvenience. R. Brawn commented that the
    instructor is prepared to teach the course, und
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    the'-new format and
    a greater number of students would have access to a seminar form of
    instruction. M. Roberts informed the assembly that the request for
    waiver was based on the demands of students put forward by the Geography
    Students Union.
    Question was called on the motion to waive the, time lag rule, and
    a vote taken.
    MOTION FAILED
    e) Paper S.79-71 ?
    New Coure
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    GS. 202-3 ?
    Introduction
    to the Study of Psychic Phenómenà
    Moved by N. Reilly, seconded by T. Calvert,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
    Board of Governors, as set forth in S.79-71, the
    new course proposal G.S. 202-3 - Introduction to
    the Study of Psychic Phenomena."
    It was noted that a 400 division course orc this topic had been taught with
    success under special topics and that a course at the 200 division would be
    helpful There is no intention of havingmore than two courses in this
    area.
    Time Waiver: Subject to the approval bySenate'andby the Board of
    Governors of.-the course,.-SCUS,has approved the waiver of the time lag
    requirementsin order.tlat.G.S. 202
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    ye ?
    offered in:Fall' 79-3.
    A memorandum directed to the Secretary of Senate from N Swartz of
    the Department
    of Philosophy (since numb
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    ered
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    .79-7IApndix), requesting
    postponement of discussion until' the.Ju1yméetingof 'Senate, was
    : distri-
    buted
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    for information.
    Dean C1ve}t advised that Professor R Harper was in attendance to
    answer Senators questions
    Moved by T. Arrott, seconded by H. Weinberg,
    "That G.S. 202-3 be referred to the Senate
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    T. Arrott contended that, although the proposal appeared to repre-
    sent a fairly unique offering, there were questions of academic
    feasibility, use of available resources and the urgency for presentation
    in the Fall semester 79-3, all of which should be thoroughly investigated
    and discussed by the Planning Committee because of the potential long
    term aspects. The submission was through a Faculty, not a Department,
    and therefore had somewhat less scrutiny. More documentation is required.
    T. Calvert noted that the proposal had been considered by SCUS and had
    been circulated to all Faculties for comment. It wa noted that General
    Studies courses are approved initially as one-time offerings and require
    review prior to final approval for offering on a regular basis. R. Brown
    suggested that consideration might be given to combining the Senate Committee
    on Academic Planning and the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies to
    deal more effectively with items currently falling between the two bodies.
    He said that if the motion to refer failed he would give notice of motion
    to postpone consideration on further grounds. H. Weinberg believed SCAP
    would take a broader overview of the question than would SCUS alone.
    R. Hobson then proposed that the referral motion be altered to direct
    the question to SCUS and to SCAP in parallel, and the mover and seconder
    accepted amendment of the motion as follows:
    "That G.S. 202-3 be referred for joint consideration
    by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies and
    the Senate Committee on Academic Planning."
    N.Reilly suggested there was not need for referral and that if
    referred there would be need of specific Instructions to
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    the Committee.
    Arguments both in favor and opposed to referral were presented. The
    Chairman stated that if the motion were approved it would be his intention
    to request the chairmen of the two Committees to strike a joint sub-committee
    to prepare a recommendation for Senate's consideration.
    Question was called on the referral motion, and a vote taken.
    MOTION TO REFER CARRIED
    14 in favor
    13 opposed
    f) Paper S.79-72 - New Course Proposals - FPA. 252-3, 253-3,
    352-3. 353-3
    Moved by N. Reilly, seconded by T. Calvert,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
    Board of Governors, as set forth in S.79-72, the
    proposed new courses:
    FPA. 252-3 -
    Theatre
    Production I
    FPA.
    253-3 -
    Theatre
    Production
    II
    EPA. 352-3 -
    Theatre
    Production
    III
    FPA. 353-3 -
    Theatre
    Production
    IV."

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    In discussion it was identified that these four new courses represent
    an optional extension of credit theatre work for students enrolled in
    the four semester sequences of acting studies within the Minor program.
    The courses can be taken but are not required for the minor. A vatiety
    of ways exist to organize the projects which primarily are of the group
    activity rather than individual type. They create an opportunity for
    students to receive academic credit for some of the extensive production
    work which at present is undertaken on a voluntary basis.
    Time Waiver: Subject to approval by Senate and by the Board of Governors
    of the courses, SCUS has-approved the waiver of the time lag requirement
    in order that FPA. 252-3 and FPA. 352-3 may be first offered in Fall 79-3,
    and FPA. 253-3 and FPA. 353-3 may be first offered in Spring 80-1.
    Dr. E. Alderson, Director of the Centre for the Arts, was invited
    to join the assembly to respond to questions.
    J. Harrison asked about access to Theatre courses and-E. Alderson
    described the prerequisites which would develop a selected group entry
    into courses designed to tie production work to acting and structure work
    towards a possible Theatre Minor
    p
    ending revision of the Theatre Major
    which has-been approved in principle by Senate but not yet accepted
    by Universities Council for final approval and funding. Faculty
    resources and assignments, sequence of instruction, and the grading
    process were explained.
    Question was called, and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED
    g) Paper S.79-7
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    3 - Analytical Biochemistry Proposal including
    New Courses - CHEM 397-0, 398-0, 399-0 - Clinical Chemistr
    Hospital
    Training
    Moved by N. Reilly, seconded by L. Kemp,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
    Board of Governors, as set forth in S.79-73, the
    analytical biochemistry option proposal, including
    CHEM 397-0 - Clinical Chemistry Hospital Training
    CHEM 398-0 - Clinical •Chemistry-
    Hospital Training
    CHEM 399-0 - Clinical Chemistry Hospital Training."
    It was noted that the basic nature of the proposals had earlier gone
    forward as a new degree program in Clinical Chemistry, with the hospital
    training courses identified as credit carrying. At that time the
    proposals had been approved by SCAP, by Senate and by the Board'of
    Governors. The present proposal, does not provide for credit' for the
    hospital training programs. It is envisaged that following experience
    with the program as proposed, it might become clear that it would fit
    the Cooperative Education model', but the proposal is not being forwarded
    at the present time in the full Cooperative Education mode.
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    It is proposed that the fees for these three courses be applied in the
    same fashion as for the practica courses in Co-op Ed., i.e. one-half the
    15 credit load fee plus the off-campus student activity fee.
    It was recognized that these courses should only be introduced if the
    required funding is obtained and that the request for that funding must
    be pursued through the normal budget channels available to departments.
    Time Waiver: SCUS approved a waiver of the normal time lag requirement
    in order that CHEM 397-0, CHEM 398-0, and CHEM 399-0 may be first offered
    in the Fall semester 79-3, subject to approval of the courses by Senate
    and the Board.
    N. Reilly stated that fairly extensive discussion had been undertaken
    by SCUS. The new courses are intended to supplement other Clinical
    Chemistry courses on the books with practical experience. He added that
    there is no intention to develop a new program but to provide another
    option for students in this field. It was confirmed that assurance has been
    given by hospitals that a limited number of positions will be available.
    J. Munro questioned the desirability of putting forward courses with
    zero credit in view of current financing procedures. The Chairman stated
    he would request that the Office of the Vice-President, Academic give
    consideration to the overall question of credit and non-credit offerings
    as there are financial implications on enrolments and the overall academic
    issues. The Secretary gave background data on a number of courses and the
    matter of credit/no credit designations.
    Question was called, and a vote taken.
    MOTION CARRIED
    h) Paper S.79-74 - New Course Proposals: MATH 262-4, 263-4,
    PHYS 212-1
    Moved by N. Reilly, seconded by L. Kemp,
    "That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
    Board of Governors, asset forth in S.79-74, the
    proposed new courses:
    MATH 262-4 - Engineering Mechanics I
    MATH 263-4 -• Engineering Mechanics II
    PHYS 212-1 - Engineering Problems in Dynamics."
    It was noted that if these courses are approved MATH 161-3 - Statics,
    would be discontinued.
    It was also observed that these courses are usable in the Applied
    Mathematics stream and the provision of the courses would facilitate
    transfer if students were to remain for additional studies at SFU
    before proceeding to engineering. There has been close liaison, par-
    ticularly with the University of British Columbia, to facilitate transfer
    arrangements.

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    Time Waiver: SCUS approved a waiver of the normal time lag requirement
    in order that MATH 262-4 and PHYS 212-1 may be first offered in Fall 79-3
    and that MATH 263-4 may be first offered in Spring 80-1, subject to
    approval of the courses by Senate and the Board.
    Moved by T. Calvert, seconded by C. MacKay,
    "That Paper S.79-74 be referred to the Senate
    Committee on Academic Planning."
    T. Calvert felt the proposal involves new directions for the
    University by planning to provide engineering courses for students
    majoring in other universities and structuring programs for transferring
    students. N. Reilly countered that the emphasis of the offerings is on
    mechanics and does not represent a departure from the current academic
    structure. J. Webster stated the proposal is a response to student
    demand and provides a clearer definition of what is already in the
    calendar.
    Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
    MOTION TO REFER FAILED
    Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken.
    MAIN MOTION CARRIED
    6.
    REPORTS OF FACULTIES
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    There were no reports from faculties.
    7.
    OTHER BUSINESS
    The Secretary informed Senators that copies of the 1979-80 Under-
    graduate Calendar were available to those who wished to take advantage
    of the first release from the printer. He added that the credit for
    compiling the material during the difficult period of labor disruption
    is given to the Director of Secretariat and Office Services, Harvey
    Nagel. The assembly joined the Secretary in an expression of apprecia-
    tion.
    8.
    NOTICES OF MOTION
    There were no notices of motion.
    9.
    INFORMATION
    The next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, July
    9, 1979, at 7:00 p.m.
    The assembly recessed briefly at 9:58 p.m. prior to moving into
    Closed Session.
    H. M. Evans
    Secretary

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