DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE 

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD 

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1981, 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 

7:00 P.M. 

OPEN SESSION 

Present: ? 

Pedersen, K. G., Chairman 

Anderson, S. K. 

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Absent:    

Arrott, 

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Beirne, B. P. 

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Bhakthan, N.M.G. 

Doherty, P. M. 

Blaney, J. P. 

Geen, ? 

C. H. 

Bowman, M. L. 

Gehibach, R. D. 

Brown, R. C. 

Johnston, H.J.M. 

Calvert, T. W. 

Mackauer, J.P.M. 

Cochran, J. F. 

McKeown, B. A. 

Crawley, J. N. 

Overholt, M. J. 

Dobb, T. 

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Toor, ? 

J. B. 

Einstein, F. 

Verdun-Jones, S. N. 

Evenden, L. J. 

Hale, L. R. 

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In attendance: 

McMillan, A. C. 

Hanson, J. A. 

Hinchcliffe, S. 

Holmes, R. A. 

Irwin, J. C. 

Ivany, J.W.G.               

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Jones, C.R.W. 

Litwin, W. C. 

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Luetzen, S. 

McNabb, C. T. 

Moffatt, D. C. 

Munro, J. M. 

Okuda, K. 

Palmer, L. H. 

Rieckhoff, K. E. 

Starcevich, R.D.I. 

Trainer, M. D. 

Tuinman, J. J. 

Wagner, P. L. 

Webster, J. M. 

Weinberg, H. 

Weinkam, J. J. 

Wideen, N. F. 

Wotherspoon, A. J. 

Evans, H. N., Secretary 

Heath, N. 

Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary 

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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 

On a motion by T. McNabb, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, the agenda 

was approved as distributed. 

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by W. Litwin, 

"That the minutes of the Open Session of February 

9, 1981 be approved as circulated." 

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 

i)

The, Engineering proposal has received the approval of the Board of 

Governors and has been transmitted to Universities Council where a 

task force is expected to be reporting to the March meeting of 

Council. 

ii)

Two recent conferences sponsored by the University have been well 

received locally, with natiOn-wide favorable response. 

iii) 

An endowment fund in the amount of 

$20,000 

has been presented to 

the University in the name of Father Della-Torre on the Occasion of 

the 75th anniversary of the Sacred Heart Church, and in recog- 

nition of the contributions of Father Della-Torre. 

iv)

A two day conference of counsellor, representatives of community 

colleges and the BCIT was recently featured on campus. 

v)

Following a visit by the Federal Minister of Public Works, earlier 

expectations of assistance towards student housing have been sig- 

nificantly reduced. 

vi)

A consultant will be engaged to provide advice on a proposed SFU 

Village, including 

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a possible proposal to lease University land for 

student, faculty and staff housing. 

5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 

i) Senate Committee on Undergraduate. Studies 

a) Paper S.81-46 - Change of Number 

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- BUEC 497-5 (formerly 496-5) - 

Public Policy Environment of Business 

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A paper covering the actions of SCUS under delegated authority in 

the change of number of BUEC 496-5 to BUEC 497-5 was received for information 

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b)

Paper S.81-47 - Curriculum Change - lIST 484 - Women in 

North America 

Change in credit hours from 5 to 3 for lIST 484, as approved by? 

SCUS under its delegated authority, was noted by Senate for information, 

effective September 1981. 

c)

Paper S.81-48 - Curriculum Changes, Faculty of Science - 

Mathematics, Physics 

Moved by J. Cochran,. seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the 

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-48, the 

proposed new courses including: 

MATH 144-3 - Introduction to Pure Mathematics 

MATH 265-4 - Engineering Mechanics III 

MATH 362-3 - Fluid Mechanics I 

MATH 462-3 - Fluid Mechanics II 

PHYS 346-3 - Energy Sources and Energy Conversion." 

Question was called, and a vote, taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

.It was noted that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies had 

approved waiver of the normal two semester time lag requirement to permit 

first offering of MATH 144-2, MATH 362-3 and PHYS 346-3 in the Fall 

semester 81-3. 

ii) Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board 

a) Paper s.81-49 - Recommendations - International Students TOEFL 

Scores 

Moved by J. Webster, seconded by H. Weinberg, 

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"That Senate approve that the minimum score required 

in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 

for admission of international students be revised 

from 550 to 570, effective for admission into the 

1981-3. semester." 

A. McMillan, Director of Admissions, was invited to join the 

assembly to respond to questions. Data provided by the Education Testing 

Service was quoted, as specific TOEFL scores are not recorded in student 

files at SFU. 

A. number of Senators spoke against the motion on the basis that 

inadequate rationale had been supplied. 

Moved by J. Tuinman, seconded by W. Litwin, 

"That Motion 1 be tabled." 

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II. Weinberg pointed out that if the intention of the mover of the 

tabling motion was to refer the matter back to the Committee, the action 

should be a motion to refer. 

Question was called on the motion to table, and a vote taken. 

MOTION TO TABLE FAILED 

Moved by T. McNabb, seconded by W. Litwin, 

"That Paper S.81-49 be referred back to the 

Committee." 

J.

Webster noted that all members of the subcommittee were also 

members of Senate and referral, would.not elicit any further information 

than would be available from the committee members in attendance. J. 

Tuinman expressed the opinion that unless thereathard data on the 

complex problem and nothing to eliminate those students who are unable 

to function, Senate would be wasting its time. 

Question was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken. 

MOTION TO REFER FAILED 

K.

Okuda stated that there are no potential academic exams to test 

international students who come out of a range of backgrounds, and the 

proposed increase in TOEFL scores would possibly give a minimum improve- 

ment in attempts to improve learning. R. Starcevich suggested that 

consideration should be given to creating a course to assist these persons 

to develop skills. 

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Question was called on Motion 1., and a vote taken. 

MOTION 1 CARRIED 

W. Litwin and T. McNabb. requested that their negative votes be 

recorded. 

Moved by J. Webster, seconded by A. Wotherspoon, 

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"That Senate approve that exceptions to the 570 TOEFL 

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score may be made by the Office of Admissions for 

students applying directly from third world countries, 

or for students holding scholarships through CIDA, for 

example." 

W. Litwin enquired as to the definition of "third world countries" 

and A. McMillan stated that a definition had not been required previously 

but the matter would be considered by SUAB. 

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Moved by J. Crawley, seconded by W. Litwin, ? - 

"That Motion 2 be referred back to the Committee for 

a definition of third world countries." 

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T. McNabb opposed referral, stating that the motion allows some 

equity and fairness. 

Question, was called on the motion to refer, and a vote taken. 

MOTION TO REFER FAILED 

K. Okuda clarified the rationale for Motion 2 in that the bulk of 

international students are admitted from Canadian institutions with, prior 

opportunity to learn English within Canada. Those applying directly from 

third world countries lack experience in speaking the English.language 

but qualified' students should not be denied the opportunity of improving 

their skills. 

Question was called on Motion 2, and a vote taken. 

MOTION 2 CARRIED 

iii) Senate Graduate Studies Committee 

a)

Paper S.81-50 -Department of Archaeology - Requirements 

for Master's or Ph.D. Degrees 

Moved by. B. Beirne, seconded by R. Starcevich, 

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"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the 

Board, as set forth in S.81-50 - Graduate Curriculum 

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Changes in the Department of Archaeology." 

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Question was called, and a vote taken., 

MOTION CARRIED 

b)

Paper 5.81-51 - Department of Economics - New Course ECON 799 

and Division of Former ECON 800 into ECON 802 and ECON 803 

Moved by B. Beirne,.seconded by C. Bhakthan, 

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to 

the Board of Governors, as set forth in s.81-51, 

revised admission requirements for the M.A. and 

Ph.D. programs; revised degree requirements for 

the M.A. and Ph.D. programs; new course proposals: 

ECON 79-4, 802-3, 803-3; change of number and 

description for ECON 804-4; and deletion of ECON 

800-4." 

The

intent is that this be operational for Fall 81-3. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

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c) Paper S.81-52 - Department of Geography - GEOG 800 - Change 

of Title and Description added; GEOG 802, GEOG 803, GEOG 805 

- DescriDtion added 

Moved by B. Beirne, seconded by J. Crawley, 

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the 

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-52, change 

of title and addition of description for GEOG 800, and 

addition of description for GEOG 802-3, 803-3, 805-3." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

d)

Paper S.81-53 - Report to Senate of the Activities of the 

Executive Committee. Senate Graduate Studies Committee 

The annual report of the activities of the Executive Committee of 

the Senate Graduate Studies Committee was received for information. 

e)

Paper S.81-54 -Report to Senate of the Activities of the 

Senate Graduate Studies Committee 

Senate received the annual report of the Senate Graduate Studies 

Committee for information. 

iv) Senate Committee to Consider Student Academic Discipline 

a) Paper S.81-55 - Report (S.81-34, S.81-34A M, S.81-34B M, 

S.81-34C M, S.81-34D M, 9.81-34E M, S.81-34F M) 

Moved by W. Litwin, seconded by A. Wothrspoon, 

"That Senate take from the table and continue debate 

and action on S.81-34B and S.81-34E (SADC 87 from 

item B. 10 and thereafter) and S.81-34C and S.81-34F 

(SADC 89 fully) ." 

Question was called; and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED 

The Chairman noted that Paragraph B.10 of S.81-34B had been 

under discussion, with the main motion having been moved and seconded 

together with an amendment. Debate ensued on the amendment: 

"That the motion be amended by addition of the 

following at the end of the paragraph: 'The student 

shall have the right of access to a copy of his/her 

permanent file and she/he shall be advised when any 

addition or deletion is made to his/her file." 

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There followed an exchange of opinions relating to maintenance of 

confidentiality of records. 

An amendment to the amendment was moved by W. Litwin, seconded by 

D. Moffatt, 

"That the following words be deleted from the 

amendment: 'and she/he shall be advised when 

any addition or deletion is made to his/her file." 

Question was called on the amendment to the amendment, and a vote 

taken. 

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT 

CARRIED 

An amendment to the amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by 

A. Wotherspoon, 

"That there be added after 'permanent file,' 

- the file kept in the Registrar's Office 

or any other files directly pertinent to the 

case under review." 

Question was called on the amendment to the amendment, and a vote 

taken. 

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT 

FAILED 

An amendment to the amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by 

R. Starcevich, 

"That the following be added to the amendment, 

'insofar as they refer to any proceedings under 

these policies.'" 

Question was called on the amendment to the amendment, and a vote 

taken. 

AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT 

FAILED 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

Question was called on the main motion on Section 10, and a vote 

taken. 

PARAGRAPH B.10 CARRIED 

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Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff., 

"That Paragraph B. 11 be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

PARAGRAPH B.11 CARRIED 

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That Paragraph C. - Definitions be approved." 

An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by A. Wotherspoon, 

"That a definition of 'natural justice' be 

added to Section C of SADC 87, 'Natural Justice 

- that concept of justice which shall include, 

but not be limited to 

nemo debet esae judex in

propria 

sua causa 

(the rule against bias), and 

audi

altera.m partem 

(the hearing rule)." 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken. 

PARAGRAPH C. CARRIED 

An omnibus motion was moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That the Statement on Intellectual Honesty 

(SADC 85) be approved, and that Ore Procedures 

for Dealing with Instances of intellectual 

Dishonesty (SADC 87) as amended, be approved." 

An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by A. Wotherspoon, 

"That 'natural justice' be deleted wherever 

it is shown." 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken. 

MAIN NOTION CARRIED 

S. Anderson, J. .Crawley, L. Hale, J. Hanson, S. Hinchc1ife, W. 

Litwin, T. McNabb, R. Starcevich and 

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A. Wotherspoon asked that their 

negative votes be recorded. 

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Discussion then commenced on S. 81-34C -Vet-ms of Reference - 

Senate Committee on Academic Discipline (being S. 81-34C wITthS.81-34F, 

SADC 89 fully). 

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Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That the Terms of Reference of the Senate 

Committee on Academic Discipline (SADC 89) 

be approved." 

The Chairman reminded members that the intention was to consider 

the presentation seriatim. 

Amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley, 

"That section A. 1 (a) - Membership and Voting, 

Chairman - be amended to specify that the Chair- 

person be elected by a simple majority of the 

Committee for a one year term.". 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

Question was called on Section A. 1, anda vote taken. 

SECTION A. 1 CARRIED 

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That Section A. 2 be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION A. 2 CARRIED 

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That Section A. 3 be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION A. 3 CARRIED 

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That section A. 4 be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION A. 4 CARRIED 

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That section A. 5 be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION A. 5 CARRIED 

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Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That section A. 6 be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION A. 6 CARRIED 

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That section B. 1 be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION B. 1 CARRIED 

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That section B. 2 be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION B. 2 CARRIED 

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That section B. 3 be approved." 

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J. Munro pointed out that the motion requires a two-thirds affirma- 

tive vote for approval. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION B. 3 CARRIE]), WITH 

GREATER THAN 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE 

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That section C. 1 be approved," 

An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley, 

"That section C. 1 be altered to read, 'The 

rules and procedures governing the Senate 

Committee on Academic Discipline shall conform, 

in all cases, to the requirements of natural 

justice. A person accused of an act of mis- 

conduct shall enjoy the right to a speedy 

hearing by an impartial body; the right to be 

informed of the nature, cause, and originator 

of the accusation; the right to confront the 

witnesses against him/her self; the right to have 

the assistance of a representative of her/his 

choice in the presentation of his/her defense.t" 

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The Chairman noted that the proposed amendment was similar to one 

previously rejected by Senate, and J. Munro added that the same arguments 

against the proposal for amendment remain applicable. 

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this point J. Munro left the meeting to fulfil .another commiLment. 

Moved by W. Litwin, seconded by L. Hale, 

"That the matter be tabled until resource people 

are available at the next meeting. 

Question was called on the motion to table, and a vote taken. 

MOTION TO TABLE FAILED 

Consideration of the amendment was undertaken with T. McNabb quoting 

from two selected documents relating to natural justice as the rationale 

for putting forward the amendment. 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

Question was called on section C. 1, and .a vote taken. 

SECTION C. I CARRIED 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein, 

"That section C. 2 be approved." 

An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by L. Hale, 

• "That section C. 2 be amended to read, 'The 

Committee may adopt such procedures as it 

considers appropriate and shall give the 

student the opportunity to make such represen- 

tation in such manner and with such assistance 

as the student deems fit." 

Quest Ion was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken. 

SECTION C. 2 CARRIED 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein, 

"That Section C. 3 be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION C. 3 CARRIED 

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Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein, 

"That section C. 4 he approved;" 

An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley, 

"That the last section of the second paragraph 

of section C. 4 be deleted." 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken. 

SECTION C. 4 CARRIED 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein, 

"That section C. 5 be approved." 

An amendment, with some change from the original proposal in S.81-34F, 

was moved byT. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley, 

"That the second paragraph of section C. 5 be 

amended to read: 'The Chairman of the Department 

Committee on Academic Discipline may be present and 

permitted to testify at any appeal hearing of the 

Senate Committee on Academic Discipline, but may not 

be present during the Committee's deliberations. 

Similarly the course instructor may be present and 

permitted to testify, but may not be present during 

the Committee's deliberations.'" 

T. McNabb stated that the proposedarIleL.dment is identical to one 

previously approved by Senate in connection with the Procedures for 

Dealing with Instances of Intellectual Dishonesty (SADC 87), and the 

revised wording was accepted by the mover of the main motion as a 

friendly amendment. 

Question was called on the motion as amended, and a vote taken. 

SECTION C..'5 

AMENDED 

CARRIED. 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein, 

"That section C. 6 be approved." 

An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley, 

"That the word 'Every' be inserted prior to the 

word 'reasonable' in the second sentence of 

section C. 6."' 

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The proposal was accepted by the mover of the main motion as a 

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friendly amendment. 

Question was called on the motion as amended, and a vote taken. 

SECTION C. 6 AS AMENDED 

CARRIED 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein, 

"That section C. 7 he approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION C. 7 CARRIED 

Moved by K. Riecichoff, seconded by F. Einstein, 

"That section C. 8 be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION C. 8 CARRIED 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein, 

"That section C. 9 be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION C. 9 CARRIED 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein, 

"That section C. 10 be approved." 

An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley, 

"That section C. 10 be altered to read: 

'Upon the written request of the student, the 

Senate Committee on Academic Discipline may 

initiate proceedings to consider amelioration. 

or reduction of a penalty previously imposed. 

Upon the written request of the President, the 

Senate Committee on Academic Discipline may 

initiate proceedings to consider amelioration 

or reduction of a penalty previously imposed. 

The final decision of the Senate Committee on 

Academic Discipline shall be binding in all 

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President, to consider amelioration or reduction 

of a penalty previously imposed. 

The final decision of the Senate Committee on 

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Academic Discipline, acting in consultation with 

the President, shall be binding in all cases where 

it has been requested, by a student, to consider 

amelioration or reduction of a penalty previously. 

imposed. 

In cases where a student has requested amelioration 

or reduction of a penalty previously imposed and the 

Senate Committee on Academic Discipline agrees to hear 

the case, the final decision shall be made by secret 

ballot, and a majority vote shall prevail.'." 

On a point of order raised by K. Rieckhoff, the Chairman ruled 

the amendment out of order as contradictory to section C. 2. 

AMENDMENT RULED OUT OF ORDR 

Amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley, 

"That section C. 10 be amdnded by altering, the 

section as previously proposed 

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tion that the last paragraph of that proposed 

amendment be struck." 

Question was called on the revised amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT FAILED 

Question was called on the main motion, and a v,o 

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te taken. 

SECTION 

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C. 10 CARRIED 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by F. Einstein, 

"That section D Reporting be approved." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

SECTION P. CARRIED. 

An omnibus motion was moved by.K. Rieckho,ff, seconded by K. Okuda, 

"That the Terms of Reference of the Senate 

Committee on Academic Discipline (S,APC 89),, 

as amended, be approved." 

Question was called., and a vote taken. 

MOTION CARRIED. 

S. Anderson, J. Crawley, L. Hale, •J. Hanson, S. Hjnchcliff, W. 

Litwin, T. McNabb, R. Starcevich and A. Wotherspoon asked that their 

negative votes be recorded. 

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v) Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules 

a) Paper S.81-56 - Report - Student Representation 

The Chairman informed Senate that the Senate Committee on Agenda 

and Rules in Paper S.81-56 had proposed actions to be taken bu Senate 

in connection with the report of the Faculty of Arts, and that the 

reports from the other three Faculties were before Senate for informa- 

tion at this time. 

K. Rieckhoff gave notice of a motion which would require that the 

Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, and the 

Faculty of Science be directed to take action in discharging their res- 

ponsibilities in connection with student representation on Faculty 

committees. 

Moved by W. Litwin, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, 

"That Paper 

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S.81-56 be tabled to the next meeting 

of Senate." 

Question was called on the motion to table, and a vote taken. 

MOTION TO TABLE CARRIED 

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REPORTS OF FACULTIES 

There were no reports from Faculties. 

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OTHER BUSINESS 

There was no other business. 

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NOTICES OF MOTION 

There were no notices of motion. 

9.

INFORMATION 

The next meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 1981. 

The assembly recessed briefly at 9:50 p.m., prior to moving into 

Closed Session. 

H. M. Evans 

Secretary 