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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY I1[LD
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OPEN SESSION
Present: ?
Pedersen, K. C.,
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Chairman
Arrott, ?
A. ?
S. ?
Absent:
Cote' ?
P. ?
T.
Beirne, B.
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P.
Doherty, P. M.
Birch, ?
B.
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R.
Hindle, L.
Blackman, A. R.
Ivany, ?
J.W.G.
Blaney, ?
J. P.
Overholt, M.
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J.
Brown, R.
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C.
Thomas, L. E.
Bursill-Hall, C.
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L.
Toot, ?
J. ?
B.
Calvert,
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T. W.
Whitecross, ?
C. A.
Dobb, ?
T.
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C.
Wyatt, ?
J.
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D.
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Einstein,
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F.
Fisher, J.
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In attendance:
Foth,
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D.
Geen,
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C. ?
H.
Graham, C.
Harrison, B.
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J.
Lorimer, R.
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M.
Hinchcliffe,
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S. ?
• Pinfield, L.
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C.
Hobson, R.
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F.
Roberts, S.
Hoiweg, B.
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A.
Jones,
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C.H.W.
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Keitner,
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A.. A.
Kemp,
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C. ?
L.
Lachlan,
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A. H.
Luetzen, S.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
McNabb, C.
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T.
Moffatt,
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D.
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C.
Munro,
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J. ?
M.
Okuda, K.
Resnick, L.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Roberts, N.
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C.
Slay, N. R.
Swartz, N. N.
Tuinman, ?
J. ?
J.
Webster, ?
J. N.
Weinberg, H.
Weinkam, J. J.
Wideen, B. M.
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Wideen, M. F.
Evans, H. M., Secretary
Nagel, H.
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Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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The Chairman welcomed Dr. B. P. Beirne to his first meeting of
Senate as Dean of Graduate Studies. It was noted that J. B. Toot,
although not in attendanc, had resumed his seat on Senate following
a temporary absence. Pr. A. R. Blackman was recognized and congratu-
lated on his election by faculty members jointly to Senate to replace
E. J. Wells for balance term of office to May 31, 1980. Details of
that election follow:
Ballots cast
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237
Ballots spoiled
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8
Individual totals
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Blackman, A. R.
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77
Candelaria, F. H. 60
D'Auria, J M.
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73
Nance, J. D.
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21
Individual, receiving the highest number
of votesand. thereby declared elected:
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A. R. BLACKMAN
1.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Chairman requested that the agenda be extended to include two
additional papers - S.79-103 outlining a proposal for change in name
of the recently approved School of Economics and Commerce, and s.79-104
- Distinguished Visitor, Convocation Address, Honorary Degrees.
Moved by K. Rieekhoff, seconded by T. McNabb,
"Thit the agenda be approved as altered."
MOTION CARRIED
2.
APPROVAL OF Mi NIJTES
Moved by K. R'ieckhoff, seconded by R. Hobson,
"That: the irtinutes of the Open Session of July 9,
1979 he approved as circulated."
MOTION CARRIED
3.
BUSINESS ARISiNG FROM THE MINUTES
Responding to the question posed by F. Einstein at the July meeting
of Senate regarding the advisability of establishing a Senate committee
on computing, the Chairman stated that. he wished to avoid duplication of
service with the existing Computing Policy Committee but was prepared to
discuss the matter in formal lv.
Regarding the terms of reference of the W.A.C. Bennett Endowment
Fund,
the Pre; i.dent advised
that the (Thairman of the Senate Committee on
Schoi.0 rslitps, Awards and Bursaries, H. Weinberg, is currently looking at
options for utilizing interest income, and wil I be surveying various
groups across campus for specific uses in the areas of research and
financiaL aid. Senators wure invited
to
:end ny suggestions to H. Weinberg.
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4. REPORT OF CE-IAIRMAN
i)
The President informed Senate that a meeting with the-Minister of
Education, an assistant, and the head of the B.C. Systems Corporation
had taken place on campus today during which discussion regarding probIeiii
vis a vis Simon Fraser's computer facility had been undertaken, and the
Minister is holding firm to his original decision. He is not prepared to
make special concessions to SFU when the sister institutions manage to lease
or purchase their requirements through operating budgets.
ii)
As at the end of the third week of classes, the enrolment figures
have been developed but not yet analyzed, and it is not expected the posi-
tion earlier reported has been altered.
iii)
Commenting on the recent visit to campus by the Universities Council,
the Chairman advised that the Council had expressed understanding of the
budget difficulties facing Simon Fraser and a willingness to deal with
some of the matters.
iv)
The Universities Council has approved the establishment of the School
of Economics and Commerce. Responding to a question raised by Senator
McNabb, J. Munro advised that the formation of the School will become ef-
fective immediately but most elements will have to be phased in over the
next few months. The Vice-President, Academic also informed Senate that
Dr. B. Schoner has been appointed Acting Associate Dean/Director of the
School.
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
i) Senate NorninatingOmmittee
a) Paper S.79-81 - Elections to Senate Committees
Senate was advised that the ballots prepared for elections to be con-
ducted at Senate had been adjusted in accordance with recent developments,
in that A. S. Arrott had declined nomination to the Senate Committee on
Agenda and Rules and C. B. MacKay is no longer a member of Senate and thereby
ineligible to stand for election to the Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board.
Senate was also informed that in addition to C. E. MacKay., L. Severy and D.
Hauka are no longer eligible to retain their seats on Senate because they do
not meet the requirements specified by the Rules of 'Senate.
Following are complete details of the elections to Senate Committees:
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Senate Committee on Academic_Planni
Budget (SC
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(SCAP)/Senate_Committee on Universi
Three Senators at large to replace C.H.W. Jones, A. S. Arrott, and J. J.
Weinkam. Terms of office are for two years, from October 1., 1979 to
September 30, 1981.
Ballots cast
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38
Ballots spoiled
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Individual totals: Arrott
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35
Bursill-Hall
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18
Mackauer ?
34
Weinkam ?
27
Three individuals receiving the highest
numbers of votes and thereby declared elected:
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A. S. ARROTT
J.P.M. MACKAUER
J. J. WEINKAM
One Lay Senator to replace S. Luetzen. Term of office is for two years,
from October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1981.
Ballots cast
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38
Ballots spoiled
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0
Individual totals: Luetzen
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20
Overholt ?
18
Individual receiving the higher number of
votes and thereby declared re-elected:
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S. LUETZEN
One Student Senator to replace B. A. Holweg. Term of office is for two
years, from October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1981.
Re-elected by acclamation:
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B. A. HOLWEC
Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules (SCAR)
One Senator at large to replace L. E. Thomas. Term of office is for two
years, from October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1981.
Ballots cast
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38
Ballots spoiled
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0
Individual totals: Einstein
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18
Thomas ?
20
Individual receiving the higher number of
votes and thereby declared re-elected:
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L. E. THOMAS
One Student Senator to replace B. A. Iloiweg. Term of office is for two
years. from October 1, 1.97
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to September 30, 1981.
Ballots cast
Ballots spoiled ?
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Individual totals: Hoiweg
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27
MrNabb
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I nd ividuai. rer
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ng the hi-her number of
votes and thereby declared re-elected:
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B. A. HOLWEC
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Senate Committee on Con t inu ? (SCCS)
One Faculty Senator to replace J. D. Wyatt. Term of office is for two
years, from October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1981.
Ballots cast
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38
Ballots spoiled
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1
Individual totals: Keitner
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9
Tuinman ?
28
Individual receiving the higher number of
votes and thereby declared elected:
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J J. TIJ1NNIAN
Two Senators at large to replace M. C. Roberts and L. Resnick. Terms; of
office Are for two years, from October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1.981.
Re-elected by acclamation:
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L. RESNICK
M. C. ROBERTS
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One Lay Senator to replace W.J.A. Rowe. Term of office is for two years,
from October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1981.
Elected by acclamation:
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.J.
B. WUI
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Senate Library .Committee(SLC)
Two Senators at large to replace J. Harrison and C. L. Kemp. Terms of
office are for two years, from October. 1, 1979 to September 30, 1.981.
Ballots cast
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38
Ballots spoiled
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3
Individual totals: Harrison
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23
Kemp
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29
Resnick ?
18
Two individuals receiving the highest num-
bers of votes and thereby declared re-elected:
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J. HARRISON
C.
L. KEMP
Senate Nominating Committee (SNC)
Four Senators at large to replace G.
R.
Geen, J. J. Weinkam, .J. J. Tuinni;iii
and H. Weinberg. Terms of office are for one year, from October 1, 1979
to September 30, 1980.
Ballots cast
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38
Ballots spoiled
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0
Individual totals: Geen
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37
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Okuda
Tuinman
Weinberg ?
25
30
Weinkarn
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numbers
Four individuals
of votes
receiving
and thereby
the
declared
highest:elected:
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C. H. GEEN
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K. OKUDA
H. WEINBERG
J. J. WEINKAM
One Student Senator and one Student Senator Alternate to replace J.
Harrison and C. T. McNabb. Terms of office are for one year from
October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980.
Ballots cast
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38
Ballots spoiled
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4
Individual totals: Harrison
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28
McNabb ?
24
Slay ?
16
Individual receiving the highest number of
votes and thereby declared re-elected as the
Regular Member:
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J. HARRISON
Individual receiving the next highest number
of votes and thereby declared re-elected as
the Alternate Member:
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C. T. McNABB
Senate
One Faculty
Committee
of Arts
on Scholarships,
faculty member
Awards
to replace
and Bursaries
M. A. Lebowitz.
(S CSAB)
Term
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office is for two years, from October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1981.
Elected b
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acclamation: ?
H. J. M. JOHNSTON
One Faculty of Education faculty member to replace N. F. Wideen. Term
of office is for two years from October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1981.
Ballots cast
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38
Ballots spoiled
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0
Individual totals: Kendall ?
9
Wi.de.en
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29
Individual receiving the higher number of
votes and thereby declared re-elected:
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H. F. WTDEEN
One Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies facultv member to replace
M. L. Benston. Term of office is for two years, from October 1, 1979
to September 30, 1981.
Ballots cast
Ballots spoiled
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Individual totals:
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Di kinson ?
15
H :idiey
Individual receiving the 1] gher number cf
votes and thereby declared elected:
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N. P. H[NDLEY
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One Faculty of Science faculty member to replace C.11 .W. •1on.s
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Trm
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office is for two years. from October 1. 1979 to September 30, tYLI
Ballots cast
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38
Ballots spoiled
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Individual totals: Cochran
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9
Lachlan
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15
Sherwood ?
14
individual receiving the highest number of
votes and thereby declared elected:
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A. II. LACHLAN
One Lay Senator to replace D. C. Moffatt. Term of office is for two years.
from October 1., 11979 to September 30, 1981.
NO NOMINATIONS. RECEIVED
One Lay Senator to replace W.J.A. Rowe. Balance term of office is from
September 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980..
NO NOMINATIONS RECEIVED
Senate Undereraduate Admissions Board (SUAB
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Two Student Senators and one Student Senator Alternate to replace J.
Harrison, B. M. Wideen and J. Fisher. Terms of office are for one year,
from October 1, 1979 to September 30, 1980.
Ballots cast
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38
Ballots spoiled
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6
Individual totals: Fisher
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25
Hinchcliffe
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13
Wideen
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26
Two individuals receiving the highest numbers
of votes and thereby declared elected as the
Regular Members:
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B. M. WIDEEN
J. FISHER
Individual receiving the least number of
votes and elected as the Alternate Member:
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S. HINCHCLIFFE
ii) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
a) Paper S.79-82 -Faculty of Arts - Cha
p
e in Group Reiireinents
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by M. Slay,
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"That Senate approve change in the Faculty of Arts
Group Requirements as follows:
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That all Physical Geography courses (and courses
which transfer as Physical Geography or Geology) be
included under Group C only. The current SFU courses
are GEOG lii, 112, 313, 314, 315, 317, 318, 413, 414,
415, 416, 418 and 419. These courses can NOT he used
towards fulfilling Group B requirements.
Students may count a maximum total of 9 Geography
credit hours towards fulfilling Arts Faculty Group B
and C requirements.
That, if a student counts any Physical Geography course
as Group C, the credit 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 fulfilling Group C
requirements."
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(Subject to the approval of Motion 1)
"That the change in Faculty of Arts Group Requirements
be applied commencing September 1979."
It was announced that S. Roberts was in attendance as the resource
person from the Faculty
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of Parts.
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTIONS 1 and 2 CARRIED
h) Paper S.79-83.- GE0G383-3 - Regional. Planning -I
Senate received a paper from the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies providing information that SCUS has approved waiver of the time
lag requirement to permit the offering of GEOG 383-3 in the Spring
semester 80-1.
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per S. 79-84 -New Course Prqposal: CMPT 393-4 - Systems
Software for Minicomputers and Microcomputers
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. Calvert,
"Th;it Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors of the introduction of the new
course CMPT 393_/ - Systems Software for Minicomputers
and Microcomputers, as outlined in Paper 5.79-84."
N.t: SCI1S has approved the waiver of the two semester time limit on the
offerhi
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s
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, at new courses for CMPT 393-4, subject to the approval of
the course by Senate and the Board of Governors.
Qu e
s
f
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was ?
I I ed , nod a vote taken
NOTION CARRIED
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470-5 - nook pii
Moved by D. Birch,
seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to
the
Board of Governors, the proposed new course CMNS
470-5 -
Book Publishing in Canada, as set forth in Paper
S.79-85."
Note:
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Subject to approval of the course by Senate and the
Board, SCUS
has waived the time lag requirement to permit first
offering in
the Spring semester 1980.
Dr. R. Lorimer, the proposer of the course, was in attendance
to
respond to questions.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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S.79-86
- Proposed Curriculum Changes
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Deprtinentof
-
Mathematics
Moved by D. Birch,
seconded by J. Webster,
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"That Senate
approve, and recommend approval to
the Board
of Governors,
the proposed new courses and discontinuance of
existing courses
as specified in Paper 8.79-86 and outlined
below:
New Course Proposals
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Discontinuance of Courses
MATH 251-3 -
Calculus III
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MATH 253-4
MATH 252-3 -
Vector Calculus I
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MATH 312-4
MATH 272-3 -
Introduction to Probability
and Statistics ? "
MATH 371-3
MATH 313-3 -
Vector Calculus II
(MATH 312-4
MATH 314-3 -
Boundary Value Problems
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(MATH 413-4)
MATH 322-3 -
Complex Variables
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MATH 422_4*
MATH 342-3 -
Elementary Number Theory
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MATH 442-4
MATH 372-3 -
Mathematical Statistics I
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MATH 490-4
MATH 375-3 -
Mathematical Statistics IT
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MATH 489-4
MATH 387-3 -
Introduction to Stochastic
Processes
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MATH 486-4
MATH 415-3 -
Ordinary Differential Equa-
tions ?
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MATH 413-4
MATH 418-3 -'Partial
Differential Equa-
tions ?
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MATH 414-4
MATH 419-3 -
Linear Analysis
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MATH 420-4
MATH 424-3 -
Applications of Complex
Analysis ?
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MATH 422_4*
MATH 425-3 -
Introduction to Metric Spaces
If
MATH 421-4
MATH 426-3 -
Introduction to Lebesque
Theory ?
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MATH 423-4
MATH 438-3 -
Linear Algebra
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MATH 431-4
MATH 439-3 -
Introduction to Algebraic
Systems ? "
MATh
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432-4
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New Course Proposals
MATH 440-3 - Galois Theory
MATH 444-3 - Topology
MATH 472-3 - Linear Models
MATH 479-3 - Selected Topi
MATH 487-3 - Probability
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Discqntinuance of Courses
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MATH 433-4
MATH 441-4
in Stats.
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MATH 490-4
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Stats.
(MATH 486-4)
Note The Mathematics Department has presented anumber of reasons for
its proposed curriculum revisions. Amond these are the following:
1.
To facilitate transfer credit to and from colleges and other
universities (by offering three rather than four semester hour
courses and by arranging lower division sequences to consist of
six semester hours in each of the 100 and 200 divisions)
2.
To strengthen slightly the lower division requirements for
Majors and Honors
3.
To strengthen and extend the "service" functions of the
Mathematics curriculum
4.
To reduce overlap where it has developed in related courses
5.
In a few instances to extend an "overcrowded" courses to two
6.
To improve the transition from lower division to 400 division
courses
7.
On the basis of experience, student interest, and current
faculty strengths to increase the coherence in several course
sequences.
Professor C. Graham, representing the Department of Mathematics, was
in attendance to respond to questions.
The Chairman noted that the presentation represented a considerable
amount of effort.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION 1 CARRIED
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Webster,
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"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, the proposed changes in requirements
for a Major and for Honors in Mathematics, as set forth
in Paper S.79-86."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2 CARRIED
Moved b
y
.0. Birch, seonded by J. Webster,
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"That- Senate approve, and recommend approval to the
Board of
Governors,
the propo.ed revisions to existing
courses as
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below:-
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Revisions to Exiting Courses; change in Prerequis i.tes
for:
1.
Number, vector, prerequisite - MATH 480-3
2.
Title and prerequisite - MATH 320-3
3.
Description, syllabus, vector, prerequisite. -- MATH
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467-3
4.
Description and prerequisite - MATH 310-3
5.
Vector - MATH 443-4
6.
Change in prerequisites for MATh 242-3, 302-3, 361-3,
404-3, 466-4,
Note: Subject to approval of the new courses by Senate and the Board,
SCUS has approved a waiver of the time lag to permit schedulLng
of the following courses in, the Spring and Summer semesters of
1980:
Spring 80-1:
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Summer 80-2:
MATH 251-3 - Calculus III
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MATH 251-3 - Calculus III
MATH 426-3 - intro, to Lebesque MATH. 252-3 - Vector Calculus 1
Theory
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MATH 272-3 - Intro, to Prob. & Stats.
MATH 439-3 - Intro, to AlgebraicMATh 314-3 - Boundary Value Problems
Systems
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MATH 342-3 - Elementary Number theory
MATH 444-3 - Topology
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MATH 440-3 - Galois Theory
Members of SCIJS were concerned that some students might possibly be
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disadvantaged by the offering of three credit courses in the Spring semester,
particularly if the
y
had been planning to take the four semester hour pre-
decessor course or courses. Should this. be
the case it might be particularly
awkward for a student very close to graduation. However, it was ascertained
that in providing advance information about course offerings for this Spring
semester 1980 the department has not listed any of the predecessor courses
in the handbook and, therefore, the four courses for which a waiver has been
granted will be offered in addition to those already listed and riot as replace-
ment for any course or' courses a student could have been counting (n. On this
basis SCUS had no difficulty in granting the waiver.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION 3 CARRIED
f)prS. 79-87 -Changes in Science Curricuap
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Resulting from Mathematics
_Curricula Changes
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Webster,
"That Senate approve, and recommend approial to the
Board of Governors, changes in curriculum requirements
in the Faculty of Science resulting from curriculum
re-
visIOnS in Mathematics and specified in Paper S.79-87:
Science Departments and Prt a
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in Mathematics
I) Biochemistry
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Change to Major Program
2.
Change to Honors Program
3.
BTCII 403-3 - Physical Chemistry, prerequisite. change
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ii) Biophysics
I.
Change
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to Major Program
S
2. Change to Honors Program
iii) Chemistry
I. Change to Major Program
2. Change to Honors Program
iv)
Chemical Physics
I. Change to Major. Program
2. Change to Honors Program
v) Mathematical Physics
1. Change to Honors Program
vi)
Physics
1.
Change to Major Program
2.
Change to Honors Program
3.
Prerequisite changes for PHYS 211-3, 221-3, 325-3, 344-3,
345-3, 355-3, 384-3, 385-3, 413-3, 425-3, 484-3, NUSC 485-3."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
g) PaprS.79-B8'
Grading Practices
.
- Recommendations - Policy Guidelines for
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Moved by D. Birch, seconded by A. Lachlan,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in 5.79-88, the
proposed Policy Guidelines for Grading Practices."
D. Birch commended the Secretary of Senate for his efforts in the
preparation of the general background information contained on the covering
sheet of Paper S.79-88.
Amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by B. Hoiweg,
"That there be added to page 3, Section B. 4,
'Departments may have guidelines on expected
distributions in particular types of courses;
if so they will be made public prior to the
beginning of the course and will be accompanied
by a rationale for the expected distribution.
Instructors may be required to justify major
deviations from these norms.'"
T. McNabb explained that the amendment was intended to replace a
statement which had been deleted from an earlier version of the proposed
Guidelines to ensure that the intended practice is known in advance by
the students. Following considerable discussion, the amendment was re-
vised as follows:
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"Should departments have guidelines on expected
distributions in particular types of courses they
will be made public prior to the beginning of the
courses and be accompanied by a rationale for the
expected distribution."
Extensive debate followed on this item concerning, in various ways:-
ambiguity, meaning and intent; appropriateness of point of placement of
the item in the document; the relationship of the item to the genera].
tone of the document; the matter of to whom the instructor would provide
justification for deviations; what constitutes rationale or justification;
a variety of items.
Moved by A. Lachlan, seconded by M. Slay,
"That this item be referred back to SC1JS for
further consideration."
The intent was to refer back but to try to move the paper forward.
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER CARRIED
Following further debate, it was moved by F. Einstein, seconded
by N. Slay,
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"That this paper be referred back' to the Committee
with understanding there will be opportunity to raise
issues on which there is concern."
Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER CARRIED
Moved by F. Einstein, seconded by A. Lachlan,
"That Senate move into a committee of the whole
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO MOVE [NTO COMMITTEE
OF THE WHOLE CARRIED
Informal discussion was undertaken at 8:15 p.m. and at 8:27 p.m.
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was moved by F. Einstein, seconded by A. Lachlan,
"That Senate move out of the committee of the whole."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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The Secretary provided a summary of the items, before and after
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motion to refer the whole paper back was made, noting that
. there was
not necessarily, consensus on these items:
The proposed original amendment and related questions as
described in some detail previously; the possibility of
requiring an instructor to provide feedback to students
on grading; are the procedures/guidelines useful/or
necessary; separating out clearly the responsibilities
of the Dean - or not to separate; possible additional
focus on refinements later on practicum courses; why is
so much power with the Chairman or Dean; a suggestion for
rephrasing of section IV.4 to give more power tothe Chair-
man to make a decision on the grade without involving
further re-evaluation by other than the instructor, with
the student if not satisfied to then proceed to the Dean;
a rewriting of the document for clarity and brevity (style)
but making more clear the Dean's position; a request for
decision making as close as possible to the source rather
than up the line; satisfaction with the greater clarity of the
responsibilty of the Chairman in approving grade sheets;
request that if instructors must return marked materials
promptly students must submit assignments promptly. There was
also some clear indication of support for the general paper as
presented.
h) Paper S.79-89 - Extended Studies Diploma - Proposed Changes
and Adiustments
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Blaney,
"That Senate approve the proposed changes and adjust-
ments for the Extended Studies Diploma as reflected
on the document, page 6, revision approved by SCUS
September 11, 1979 (S.79-89)."
A motion proposed by N. Swartz, "That the words 'in a person's
lifetime' be stricken from the general requirements, as specified in
section (c)(l) of the revision, was accepted as a friendly amendment.
II. Foth was asked to join the assembly to provide information
required in connection with the submission. K. Okuda expressed concern
relating to the amount of external work that might be applied towards
the diploma requirements, and he was informed that of the 12 hours of
transfer credit allowable, only six may be in the student's area of
concentration, but a limit below that maximum was at the discretion of
the faculty advisory committee. It was also explained that the faculty
advisory committee is responsible for the approval of courses undertaken
for a diploma program.
J. Blaney reported that the program has been operating successfully
for two years and during that time only two problems have been encountered:
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transfer credit before and after admission, and the amount of credit earned
at SFU prior to admission to the diploma program. He stated that the
proposed changes and adjustments contained in S.79-89 addressed those
principles.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
iii) Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules
a) Paper 5.79-90 - Report to Senate - Special Topics Courses
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate delegate to SCUS the responsibility to
receive, on a semester basis, reports from Deans of
Faculties on topics covered under Special Topics."
J. Munro drew attention to the rationale contained on the covering
page of s.79-90 and mentioned that approval of the motion would reduce
the distribution of paper considerably.
N. Swartz and T. Arrott objected to being deprived of information
regarding special topic offerings, and
J.
Munro countered that any
interested Senator could ask to be placed on the
scus
distribution list
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at the time the reports are circulated.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
iv) Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees
a) Paper S.79-194 - Distinguished Visitor, Convo
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cation Address,
Honorary Degrees
Moved by M. Wideen, seconded by T. Calvert,
1.
"That the present practice of having one person
identified to be Distinguished Visitor, to re-
ceive an honorary degree, to deliver a Convocation
address, be discontinued."
2.
"That Senate continue to award honorary degrees to
selected British Columbians and others."
3.
"That the number of honorary degrees normally awarded
annually at the Convocation ceremonies be from zero
to six, with not more than two to he awarded to persons
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who are not British ColumbianS."
For information:
(1) if this motion is approved members of the university community will
be asked to submit nominations for honorary degree recipients for
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1.979/80 immediately to the Secretary of Senate, with intent to bring
recommendations from the Committee to Senate at the November meeting.
Nominations will be due not later than October 12.
(2)
The intent is to hold the Convocation ceremonies on campus in 1980
(3)
The Committee has approved date of Saturday, June 7, 1980.
C. Bursill-Hall suggested that the custom of offering honorary degrees
should be abandoned. T. Arrott felt there were advantages in the concept
of a distinguished visitor especially when that person participates in
various ways on campus in advance of Convocation day. J. Munro and M.
Roberts believed a speech by a distinguished visitor improved the ceremony.
A. Lachlan favored a Convocation address but opposed the awarding of
honorary degrees.
There was general consent to proceed with the motions seriatim.
Moved by M. Wideen, seconded by T. Calvert,
1.
"That the present practice of having one person
identified to be Distinguished.Visitor, to re-
ceive an honorary degree, todeliver a Convocation
address, be discontinued."
T. Calvert suggested that the first motion would meet the interests
of all.. D. Birch proposed an amendment to delete the word "Distinguished"
but to continue with "one or two persons," but this was not accepted by
the Chair. D. Birch then gave notice that he would move a substitute
motion if Motion 1 failed.
Question was called on Notion 1, and a vote taken.
MOTION 1 FAILED
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by J. Webster,
"That the present practice be amended to allow
one or two persons identified to be Distinguished
Visitors, to receive honorary degrees, to deliver
Convocation addresses."
K. Okuda suggested that it would be well to encourage greater faculty
participation in the commencement exercises if two distinguished visitors
are to be invited.
Question was called on the substitute motion, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by M. Wideen, seconded by T. Calvert,
2. "That Senate continue to award honorar
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degrees
to selected British Columbians and
others."
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A. Lachlan asked for reasons others saw for continuing to aard
honorary degrees, and T. Arrott offered educational, advertising, and
monetary benefits. T. Calvert was convinced there were real benefits,
such as better integration with the B.C. community, if recipients are
carefully chosen, and he observed that past. recipients have returned
to walk in the processions. It was suggested that a full stop be pleased
after the words "honorary degrees," but it was agreed that the first
motion clarified Senate policy.
In response to a question raised by N. Swartz the Secretary eon?
firmed that "... and others" could be interpreted as "... and/or others."
Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken.
MOTION 2 CARRIED
Moved by H. Wideen, seconded by T. Calvert,
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"That the number of honorary degrees normally
awarded annually at the Convocation ceremonies
be from zero to six with not more than two to
be awarded to persons who are not British
Coluinbians."
The Secretary explained that inasmuch as the Distinguised Visitor
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could be a British Columbian or from anywhere in the world the intent
of the motion was to ensure that this provincial institution would include
British Columbians in those selected for honorary degrees.
Question was called on Motion 3, and a vote taken.
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19 in favor
13 opposed
6. REPORTS OF FACULTIES
:i) Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies
a) Paper S.79-91 - Special Topics
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Although the submission was presented to Senate for information, L.
Resnick enquired as to the duties and responsibilities of the body in
its perusal of such data. The Secretary explained that most departments
utilize special topics courses to assess the appeal and demand of possible
new course proposals, and to meet special interests. If the proposal
proves to be successful, the course will then be formally presented to
Senate for its approval of regular offering. Under current Senate regu-
lations the special topics courses which have been scheduled in each
Faculty are presented to Senate for information on a semester basis.
Attention was drawn to G.S. 410-3 - The Scientific Investigation of
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Psychic Phenomena, which L. Resnick said appeared to be a subject beyond
the jurisdictio
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of any specific department. T. Calvert gave assurance
that the proposal had been reviewed by the Faculty curriculum committee
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with the intention of eventual regular offering in continuation of the
200 level proposal which is currently being reviewed by a sub-committee
of SCAP/SCUS.
ii) Faculty of Arts
a) Paper S.79-103 - Proposed Change of Name - School of Economics
and Commerce
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by K. Okuda,
"That Senate approve and recommend to the Board
of Governors that the name of the 'School of
Economics and Commerce' be changed to the 'School
of Business Administration and Economics."
L. Pinfield joined the assembly to respond to any queries raised. It
was confirmed that the change proposed in the title of the School had re-
ceived overwhelming majority support at a departmental meeting. The
Chairman commented that there was no problem anticipated in Universities
Council accepting the revision.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by K. Okuda,
"That Senate approve and recommend to the Board
of Governors that the name of the 'Department of
Commerce' be changed to the 'Department of
Business Administration. '"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
7. OThER BUSINESS
M. Slay asked that a by-election be put in flow immediately to replace
student Senators who had become ineligible to continue in office, and the
Secretary gave assurance that the necessary actions would be undertaken.
8.
NOTICES
OF MOTION
T. Arrott gave notice of motion, "That no three hour lectures be?
scheduled for a Monday at this university," with the motion to be clarified.
9.
LNFORMATION
It was noted that the next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for
Monday, November 5, 1979.
The assembly
recessed
briefly at 9:45 p.m., prior to moving into
Closed Session.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
