DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
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MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1980, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: Pedersen, K. G., Chairman
Anderson, S. K.
Bhakthan, N.M.G.
Birch, D.
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Blackman ?
A. R., representing
Beirne, B. P.
Blaney, ?
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Brown, R. C.
Calvert, T. W.
Crawley, J. M.
Dobb, T.
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Absent:
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Arrott, A. S.
Einstein, F.
Bowman, M. L.
Hale, L. R.
Bursill-Hall, G. L.
Hinchcliffe, S.
Cote', P.
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T.
Holmes, R. A.
Doherty, P. M.
Irwin, J.
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C.
ceen, G.
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Johnston, R.J.M.
Gehibach, R. D.
Jones, C.H.W.
Hanson, J. A.
Litwin, W. G.
Ivany, J.W.G.
McKeown, B. A.
Luetzen, S.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
McNabb, G. T.
Roberts, M. C.
Moffatt, ?
D.
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C.
Starcevich, R.I.D.
Munro, J. N.
Toor, J.
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B.
Okuda, K.
Trainer, N. D.
Overholt, M.
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J.
Verdun-Jones, S. N.
Rieckhoff, K.
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Webster, J. N.
Tuinman, J. J.
Weinberg, H.
Wagner, P. L.
Wideen, N. F.
Weinkam, J. J.
Evans, H. M., Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as circulated.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the Open Session of May 12, 1980 were approved on
a motion by J. Webster, seconded by J. Blaney.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4. REPORT OF CHAIRMAN'
i)
The Chairman informed Senate that the Senate Committee on University
Budget has been asked to give consideration to the financial aid and tuition
fee aspects of the budget.
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ii)
A committee has been formed to develop a report in connection with
fund raising and it is expected to complete its charge by the end of
November 1980.
iii)
An affiliation between KCTS and Simon Fraser University has been
approvedby the Board of Governors.
iv)
The Chairman commended the Department of Economics for the efforts
involving a week long seminar for colleges throughout the province which
has drawn highly positive reactions.
• v) The Chairman's visit to the Okanagan and Cariboo Colleges suggests
there is interest in closer involvement with SRI.
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
i) Senate Nominating Committee
a) Paper S.80-67 - Elections to Senate Committees
Following are the results of a number of elections conducted by Senate
to fill vacancies on Senate Committees:
Senate Committee on Academic Planning (SCAP)/Senate Cothmittee on University
Budget (SCUB)
One Senator at large to replace R. F. Hobson for balance term of office, from
date of election to September 30, 1980.
Ballots cast
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27
Ballots spoiled I
Individual totals:
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Crawley
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Verdun-Jones ?
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Individual receiving the higher number
of votes and declared elected:
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S. N. VERDUN-JONES
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One student Senator to replace B. A. Hoiweg for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1981.
Elected by acclamation: ?
M. D. TRAINER
Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules (SCAR)
One student Senator to replace B. A. Hoiweg for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1981.
Ballots cast
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27
Ballots spoiled 1
Individual totals
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Crawley ?
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McNabb ?
9
Individual receiving the higher number
of votes and declared elected:
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J. M. CRAWLEY
Senate Committee on Continuing Studies (SCCS)
One Senator at large to replace L. Resnick for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1981.
Ballots cast 27
Ballots spoiled 0
Individual totals
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Crawley ?
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Holmes ?
6
McKeown ?
13
Individual receiving the highest number
of votes and declared elected:
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B. A. McKEOWN
One student Senator to replace L.I.E. Matthews for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1980, and one student Senator
alternate from date of election to September 30, 1980.
Ballots cast 27
Ballots spoiled 3
Individual totals
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'Hinchcliffe ?
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Trainer
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Individual receiving the higher number of
votes and declared elected as the regular
member: ?
M. D. TRAINER
Individual receiving the lesser number of
votes and declared elected as the alternate
member:
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S. HINCHCLIFFE
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Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees (SCHD)
One Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies Senator to replace A. A. Keitner
from date of election for no specified term of office.
Elected by acclamation:
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N.M.G. BHAKThAN
One lay Senator from date of election for no specified term of office.
No nominations received.
One student Senator to replace M. B. Shields from date of election for
no specified term of office.
Elected by acclamation:
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R.I.D. STARCEVICH
Senate Library Committee (SLC)
One student Senator and one student Senator alternate to replace R. Enns
and B. N. Wideen for balance terms of office from date of election to
September 30, 1980.
Ballots cast 127
Ballots spoiled 3
Individual totals
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Anderson
Hale
Individual receiving the higher number
of votes and declared elected as the
regular member:
Individual receiving the lesser number
of votes and declared elected as the
alternate member:
Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board (SUAB)
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S. K. ANDERSON
L. R. HALE
One student Senator to replace B. N. Wideen for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1980.
Ballots cast
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27
Ballots spoiled 4
Individual totals
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Hanson
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Litwin
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12
Individual receiving the higher number
of votes and declared elected:
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W.
G. LIIWIN
Senate Appeals Board (SAB)
One faculty Senator and one faculty Senator alternate to replace R. F.
Hobson and L. Resnick, from date of election for no specified terms of
office.
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Elected by acclamation as the regular
member:
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J. C. IRWIN
Note: There were no nominations received for the alternate position.
Senate Coijimittee on Undergraduate Studies (SCUS)
Three student Senator alternates to replace B. A. Hoiweg, R. Enns and
C. A. Whitecross, from date of election for no specified terms of office.
Elected by acclamation:
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W. G. LIIWIN
L. R. HALE
Note: There were no nominations received for the third student Senator
alternate position.
ii)- Senate Committee on Undergraduate. Studies
a)
Paper S.80-68 - Description Change - ENCL 363-4; New
.Course Proposal- ENGL 367-4
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by T. McNabb,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board, as set forth in S.80-68, the proposed
new course. ENGL 367-4 - Studies in Children's
Literature."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Senate was advised that under its delegated authority SCUS had
approved a change to the course description of ENGL 363-4 - Varieties
of Fantasy.
b)
Paper S.80-69 - New Course Proposal - EDUC 361-4
Moved by D. Birch, seconded by R. Starcevich,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board,
as set forth in S.80-69, the proposed new course EDUC 361-4
- Contemporary Issues and New Developments in Education I."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Under its delegated authority, SCUS waived the time lag requirement
in order that EDUC 361-4 may be offered in the Fall semester 80-3.
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c)
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Paper S.80-70 Change in Requirements - Certificate Program
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in Health nd 'Fitne
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Studies
Moved by D. Birch., seconded by T. McNabb,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.80-70,
that the program requirements be altered to
include the requirement that applicants for the
Certificate Program in Health and Fitness
Studies must hold a current Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation Certificate."
In response to a question raised by R. Blackman, the Dean of
Interdisciplinary Studies stated that the requirement was for comple
tlon of the Certificate Program rather than for entrance or graduation.
An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley,
"That the words 'or equivalent' be added to
the motion."
T. Calvert commented that the testing scheme is a function of
St. John Ambulance and to retain current certification the test must be
undertaken each year.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
The Secretary noted that the Department has full authority to waive
the requirement in instances
where
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deemed reasonable.
Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken.
MAIN MOTION CARRIED
iii). Senate Coiini.ttee on Undergraduate Studies/Senate Undergraduate
Adsjon g
Board
a) Paper S.80-71 - English. Placement Test
Moved by D. Birth, seconded by T. McNabb,
"That Simon Fraser University continue to
participate, as in recent years in the English
Placement Test project for an additional
period to June 1981."
An amendment was moved by W. Li.twi.n, seconded by T. McNabb,
"If, upon an evaluation in semester 81-1,
the test is proved a useful and valid
indicator, it be continued."
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D. Birch appreciated the intent of the amendment but stated that the
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purpose would be achieved through on-going review without any pre-condition.
W. Litwin contended that the student Senators desired assurance that an
evaluation is actually taking place and questioned whether the test as
presently written is particularly valid.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
A further amendment was moved by W. Litwin, seconded by T. McNabb,
"If the placement test is found to be valid and is
to be continued following June 1981, then the
University develop a set of three credit courses
to fulfil the following criteria: 1) Remedial
English; 2) Writing for Arts students; 3) Technical
writing for Science students, to be in place for 81-3."
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T. McNabb was of the opinion that as the English Placement Test has no
established pass mark nor necessary action in the event of failure, the Test
should either be revised to provide a useful service or discontinued. R.
Brown opposed the amendment, stating that the present examination is advisory
to students. He added that the question of literacy is under consideration
by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies and it seems reasonable to
await the results of that review rather than legislating policy on the floor
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of Senate1thout full debate through the University structures. D. Birch
and T. Calvert spoke in support of the Dean of Art's remarks.
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
6.. REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports from faculties.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
8. NOTICES.QF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
9.
INFORMATION
•The next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, July 7,
1980. The assembly recessed briefly at 7:32 prior to moving into Closed
Session.
H. N. Evans
Secretary
