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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 19,3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: Pedersen, K. G., Chairman
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Anderson, S. K.
Bhakthan, N.M.G.
Blaney, J. P.
Bowman, M. L.
Brown, R. C.
Calvert, T. W.
Clayman, B. P.
Crawley, J. M.
Curtis, j., representing B. P. Beirne
Dobb, T. C.
Einstein, F.
Hale, L. R.
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Absent:
Hanson, J. A.
Hinchcliffe, S.
Irwin, J. C.
Jones, C.H.W.
Litwin, W. G.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
McNabb, G. T.
Moffatt, D. C.
Munro, J. M.
Okuda, K.
Palmer, L. H.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Trainer, M. D.
Tuinman, J. J.
Verdun—Jones, S. N.
Wagner, P. L.
Weinberg, H.
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In attendance:
Weinkam, J. J.
Evans, H. M., Secretary
Nagel, H. D.
Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
Arrott, A. S.
Cote', P. T.
Doherty, P. H.
Evenden, L. J.
Geen, C. H.
Gehlbach, R. D.
Holmes, R. A.
Ivany, J.W.G.
Johnston, H.J.M.
Luetzen, S.
McKeown, B. A.
Overholt, M. J.
Starcevich, R.D.I.
Toor,J. B.
Webster, J. M.
Wideen, 14. F.
Armitage, R. P.
John, K.
Scott, E. M.
Walkley, J.
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1.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley,
"That the agenda be extended to include consideration
of Paper S.80-137 - Election of Faculty Members to SAB."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
The agenda was then approved as extended.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by T. McNabb, the minutes of
the Open Session of October 6, 1980 were approved as circulated.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM
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THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
The Chairman noted that the report on Literacy is under consideration
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by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies and not yet finalized for
submission to Senate.
1) Paper S.80-129 - Financial Statements
Although E. Scott, Director of Finance, was in attendance to respond
to questions, he was not called upon to provide information in addition to
that contained in the Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending
March 31, 1980.
5.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
It was agreed to consider Paper S.80-137 in advance of those listed
on the agenda.
i) Paper S.80-137
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Election of Faculty Members to SAB.
Moved by J. Crawley, seconded by B. Clayman,
"That Senate suspend the rules that interfere with
consideration of this election topic at this time and
that interfere with nominations being made at Senate."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES
CARRIED BY 2/3 MAJORITY
The Chairman noted that the matter was open for consideration and
to nominations from the floor.
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Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein,
"That nominations be closed."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
M. Bowman and P. Wagner were declared elected by acclamation as
the regular and the alternate members, respectively, of the Senate
Appeals Board from date of election for no specified terms of office.
ii) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
a)
Paper S.80-130 - Addition of Courses which may be Recognized
for Canadian Studies Credit
Senate received for information details of additional courses which
SCUS, through its delegated authority, had approved for Canadian Studies
credit, viz:
POL. 326-3 -
Canadian
Political
Behaviour
*BUS.
492-3 -
Selected
Topics
in
Business
Administration
*BUS.
493-3 -
Selected Topics in
Business Administration
*BUS.
494-3 -
Selected Topics in
Business Administration
*ECON
483-3 -
Selected
Topics
in
Business
Administration
*ECON
484-3 - Selected
Topics in Business
Administration
'ECON 496-3 - Selected
Topics in
Business
Administration
* When approved by the Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies.
b)
Paper S.80-131 - Changes - French Canadian Studies Certificate
Program
Moved by T. Calvert, seconded by T. McNabb,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.80-131, that
FREN 301 - Advanced French - Composition I, and
FREN 302 - Advanced French - Composition II be added
to the list of Group B courses useable in the French
Canadian Studies Certificate Program."
In response to a question raised by L. Palmer, the Dean of Inter-
disciplinary Studies explained that the French Canadian Studies Certificate
Program will be published for the first time in the next edition of the
calendar and that the revision proposed was a minor amendment to the Program.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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ii) Senate Committee on Continuing Studies
a) Paper S.80-132 - Statistical Reports
J. Blaney provided information regarding the activities of Continuing
Studies and noted that degree completion offerings are now available in
sixteen disciplinary areas for majors and minors through evening instruc-
tion. He commended academic departments for their participation in and
strong support for credit and credit-free extension programs which have
enabled SFU to put together programs of the highest quality.
F. Einstein raised a question regarding multiple undergraduate degrees.
The Secretary advised that the question of multiple degrees currently is a
topic under consideration by a sub-committee of SCUS.
iii) Senate Library Committee
a) Paper S.80-- Annual Report - 1979-80
The Chairman advised that the chairman of the Senate Library Committee
could not be in attendance, and noted that SCAR would be giving further
consideration to some recommendations in the report. Senate received the
report for information only.
iv)
Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules
a) Paper S.80-134 - Report - Senate Committee on Student Representation
The report of the Senate Committee on Student Representation was placed
before Senate for information and to provide opportunity for clarification
and amplification of any points contained in the final version of a document
which had been in the developing process for some two years, and it was noted
that debate would be deferred until the December meeting of Senate. All
present committee members were in attendance to respond to questions and a.
proposal for a time limit of 45 minutes was accepted by the assembly, with
opportunity for extension if appropriate.
J. Walkley reviewed the processes utilized by the committee in preparing
its report, viz., consultation with faculty, students, deans, chairmen and
senators, and he stated that there had been effort to define minimum standards
to represent general practices across the University regarding student repre-
sentation.
The Secretary provided information relating to an interpretation of the
University Act. P. Wagner suggested that the constitution of the University
spells out the tradition and the committee has no intention of upsetting the
order of proceedings; that there is neither principle nor precedent to estab-
lish a clear guideline and it was felt that current practice at this University
is the safest way to proceed, which seems realistic, practicable, and
politically feasible.
Following the expiration of the 45 minute time limit, a motion to extend
discussion for 15 minutes was defeated.
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The Chairman expressed his appreciation of the efforts of the current
and past members of theSenate Committee on Student Representation. The
report will come forward for discussion on December 1.
6.
REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports. from Faculties.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
W. Litwin drew attention to a discrepancy in the listings of Senate
and Related Committees which had been distributed with the Senate materials
and the Secretary stated that necessary corrections would be undertaken.
8.
NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
9.
INFORMATION
The next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, December 1,
1980.
The meeting was recessed for five minutes at 8:22 p.m., prior to moving
into Closed Session.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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