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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1980, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: Pedersen, K. G., Chairman
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Anderson, S. K.
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Absent:
Cote, P.
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T.
Arrott, A.
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S.
Doherty, P. M.
Beirne, B. P.
Hanson, J. A.
Bhakthan, N.M.G.
Holmes, R. A.
Blaney, J. P.
Ivany, J.W.G.
Bowman, N. L.
Johnston, H.J.M.
Brown, R. C.
Luetzen, S.
Calvert, T. W.
McKeown, B. A.
Clayman, B. P.
Moffatt, D. C.
Crawley, J. M.
Overholt, M. J.
Einstein, F.
Starcevich, R.D.I.
Evenden, L. J.
Toor, J. B.
Geen, G. H.
Tuinman, J. J.
Gehibach, R. D.
Wideen, M. F.
Hale, L. R.
Hinchcliffe, S.
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In attendance:
Cleveland,
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L.
Irwin, J.
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C.
Plischke, M.
Jones, C.H.W.
Sagar, R. B.
Litwin, W. G.
Van Netten, C.
MacDonald, C. W., representing T. C. Dobb
Mackauer, J.P.M.
McNabb, G. T.
Munro, J. N.
Okuda, K.
Palmer, L. H.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Trainer, M. D.
Verdun-Jones, S. N.
Wagner, P. L.
Webster, J. N.
Weinberg, H.
Weinkam. J. J.
Evans, H. M., Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On a motion by T. McNabb, seconded by W. Litwin, the agenda
was approved as circulated.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the minutes of the Open Session of July 7,
1980 be approved as distributed."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
K. Rieckhoff referred to Paper S.80-82 - Literacy, which had
been expected to be included on the agenda of this meeting, and the
Secretary explained that the former Chairman of SCUS had been collecting
data for further Committee deliberation and that the material has not yet
been placed before the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies:
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN:
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1) ?
As part of the 15th anniversary of the establishment of Simon
Fraser University, September 9, 1980 has been designated for a celebration
on the Mall when the University community is invited to share a birthday
cake and to contribute to the Terry Fox cancer fund.
11) ?
The first Annual Report of the President,K. G. Pedersen, will
be published in the September 9, 1980 edition of the Vancouver Sun.
111) ?
Preliminary enrolment figures were announced, which indicate an
increase in the undergraduate head count of between 6% and 7% although
there is
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a reduction in the ratio between full time and head counts.
Graduate figures are not yet complete but appear to indicate an approxi-
mate increase of 4% over the same semester in 1979.
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Results of an election by and from full-time faculty members
(or designated electoral equivalent) to Senate of two full-time faculty
members to replace temporarily G. L. Bursill-Hall and M. C. Roberts
for terms of office from September 1, 1980 to August
3111 1981 are as
follows:
Ballots cast
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192.
Ballots spoiled
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Individual totals:
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122
Leiss
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Palmer
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99
Two individuals receiving the highest
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L. J. Evenden
number of votes and declared elected:
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L. H. Palmer
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The Chairman introduced Dr. Evenden to the assembly and welcomed
Dr. Palmer back in service.
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Prof. G. Strate, the new Director of the Centre for the Arts, was
seated in the gallery and recognized by the membership.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
i) Senate Nominating Committee
a) Paper S.80-104 -Elections to Senate Committees
In addition to the nominations of the Senate Nominating Committee,
as outlined in Paper S.80-104, T. McNabb had filed a number of nominations
of individuals willing to stand for election.
The complete election results are shown below.
Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules (SCAR)
One Senator at large to replace G. L. Bursill-Hall for balance term of
office, from date of election to September 30, 1981.
Elected by acclamation:
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G. T. McNABB
One Senator at large to replace M. C. Roberts for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1980, and for a two year term
following, from October 1, 1980 to September 30, 1982.
Ballots cast
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33
Ballots spoiled 0
Individual totals:
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Hale
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10
Irwin ?
23
Individual receiving the higher number of votes
and declared elected:
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J. C. IRWIN
Senate Committee on Continuing Studies (SCCS)
One Senator at large to replace M. C. Roberts for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1981.
Elected by acclamation:
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R. D. GEHLBACH
Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees (SCUD)
One lay Senator for no specified term of office.
Elected by acclamation: ?
D. C. MOFFATT
Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries (SCSAB)
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One lay Senator for term of office from date of election to September 30,
1980.
NO NOMINATIONS RECEIVED
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Senate Appeals Board (SAB)
One Senator at large for no specified term of office.
Elected by acclamation:
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W. G.
LITWIN
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (SCUS)
One student Senator alternate for no specified term of office.
Elected by acclamation: ?
J. M. CRAWLEY
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Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
a)
Paper S.80-105 - Special Topics Courses Offered in the Faculty
of Interdisciplinary Studies in 1980-1 and 1980-2
Senate received for information a listing of the special topics
courses offered in the Faculty, of Interdisciplinary Studies during the
Spring semester 80-1 and the Summer semester 80-2.
b)
Paper S.80-106 - New Course Proposals: Africa/Middle East
Studies - Arabic Language Courses
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by T. Calvert,
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"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, the proposed new courses AME.
110-3 (An introduction to Modern Standard Arabic I)
and AME. 112-3 (An Introduction to Modern Standard
Arabic (ii), as set forth in Paper S.80-106."
In response to concerns expressed by Student Senators, T. Calvert
and R. Brown gave assurance that the arrangement was compatible to the
needs of students in the Africa/Middle East Studies Program and offering
under the aegis of the Program had the full concurrence of DILL. R. Brown
added that if there is further development in the Arabic language, DLLL
would assume responsibility, but the current arrangement was the result of
cooperative efforts between the two units.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies and Executive Committee,
Senate Graduate Studies Committee
a) Paper S.80-107 - A. Minor in Environmental Toxicology; B. Extended
Diploma in Environmental Toxicology
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by P. Wagner,
"That Senate. approve, and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, the proposed Minor in Environmental
Toxicology, the requirements for an Extended Studies
Diploma in Environmental Toxicology, the proposed new
undergraduate courses, and the proposed new graduate
courses, as set forth in S.80-107, specifically:
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Proposed Minor in Environmental Toxicology,
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including
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Lower division courses as prerequisites for the
Minor
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Upper division course requirements - including
the usual requirements for completion of degree
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Requirements for the Extended Studies Diploma in
Environmental Toxicology
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Proposed new undergraduate courses:
i)
BISC
311-3
- Introduction to Environmental Toxicology
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CHEM
371-3
- Chemistry of the Environment I
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GEOG
319-3
- Physical Interactions in the Environment
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Proposed new graduate courses
i)
BISC
640-3
- Industrial Toxicology
ii)
BISC
651-3
- Food and Drug Toxicology
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BISC
652-3
- Problem Analysis in Environmental
Toxicology."
C. Van Netten and R. Sagar were in attendance to support the proposal but
were not called upon to respond to questions.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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iv) Senate Graduate Studies Committee
a)
Paper S80-108 - Graduate Curriculum Changes - Department of
English
Moved by B. Beirne, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board,
as set forth in S.80-108 - Graduate Curriculum Changes in
the Department of English."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
b)
Paper S.80-109 - Graduate Curriculum Changes - Master of Arts -
French
Moved by B. Beirne, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board,
as set forth in S.80-109 - Graduate Curriculum Changes in
the Master of Arts - Teaching of French Program."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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Moved by B. Beirne, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board,
as set forth in .80-109, the new graduate course proposal,
DLLL 603-5."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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Paper S.80-110 - Graduate Curriculum Changes - Department of
Physics
Moved by B. Beirne, seconded by T. McNabb,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board,
as set forth in S.80-110 - Graduate Curriculum Changes in
the Department of Physics."
M. Plischke was in attendance and responded to questions posed by
T. Cál.vert and G. Bhakthan.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
6.
REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports from Faculties.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
9. INFORMATION
The assembly recessed briefly at 7:34 p.m., prior to moving into
Closed Session.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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