DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE

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

MONDAY. JULY 13. 1981. 3172 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING. 7:00 P.M.

OPEN SESSION

Present: Pedersen, K. C., Chairman

Banister, E. W.

Beirne, B. P.

Bhakthan, N.M.G.

Brown, R. C.

Calvert, T. W.

Cleveland, W. L.

Crawley, J. M.

Cripps, P. C.

Dobb, T. C.

Absent:

Einstein, F.

Evenden, L. J.

Gehibach, R. D.

Foth, D., representing J. P. Blaney

Hanson, J. A.

Hinchcliffe, S.

Holmes, R. A.

Irwin, J. C.

Ivany, J.W.G.

Jones, C.H.W.

Mackauer, J.P.M.

Manley-Casimir, M. E.

McNabb, G. T.

Okuda, K.

Overholt, M. J.

Rieckhoff,K. E.

Smith, R. J.

Toor, J. B.

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In attendance: Aloi, S.

Wideen, M. F.

Brantinghain, P. J.

Wotherspoon, A. J.

Strate, C.

Nagel, H. D., Acting Secretary

Tuinman, J. J.

Heath, N.

Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary

Arrott, A. S.

Barden, W. S.

Carter, S. D.

Cochran, J. F.

Cote', P. T.

Doherty, P. M.

Hale, L. R.

Johnston, H.J.M.

Krebs, D. L.

Leiss, W.

McKeown, B. A.

Munro, J. M.

Nielsen, V.

Palmer, L. H.

Showier, W. C.

Starcevich, R.D.I.

Verdun-Jones, S. N.

Webster, J. M.

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APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Moved by T. McNabb, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,

"That the agenda be approved as distributed."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On a motion by J. Crawley, seconded by K. Rieckhoff, the minutes

of the Open Session of June 1, 1981 were approved as circulated.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

There was no business arising from the minutes.

REPORT OF CHAIRMAN

1) Following the recommendation of the Universities Council that

SFU look at Engineering Science and also the possibility of extending

regular engineering offerings to include the second year, approval has

been given by Council for funding in the amount of $200,000 but Treasury

Board decision onthe project is awaited.

Work is progressing on other aspects of Engineering Science and

next month T. Calvert will be visiting a number of institutions in

Japan to investigate developments in that direction.

ii)

Budget preparation is well under way to meet the August 15 deadline.

The basis for funding allocations is now open to consideration and the

universities have been requested to update five year capital plans.

iii)

T. Calvert, a member of the Ministry, and the President will be

meeting withexecutives of Cominco with a view to discerning possible

demands for trained assistance in Engineering Science beyond the tradi-

tional modes. Recent meetings with individuals In various Ministries

indicates interest with respect to other initiatives, notably tourism

management. Manpower shortages anticipated in the next ten to fifteen

years have sparked interest and SFU is prepared to participate in discus-

sions aimed at assisting the private sector.

iv)

The current postal strike is affecting the entire University with

direct implications for the Registrar's Office. Special arrangements

have been made to pre-register students for the Fall semester.

The Chairman noted with profound regret the passing of two highly

regarded members of the community - Ted Sinnott and Terry Fox.

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5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

1) Senate Committee on Academic Planning/Senate Committee on Under-

graduate Studies

a) Paper S.81-100 - Engineering Proposal

Moved by T. Calvert, seconded by J. Crawley,

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-100, the

Engineering Proposal - Phase I - Extension of Transfer

Program, including new course proposals for:

ENGG 101-0 - Engineering Orientation I•

ENGC 102-0 - Engineering Orientation II

ENGG 100-6 - Engineering Communications

ENGG 110-3 - Engineering Graphics

ENGG 210-3 - Computer Aided Design

ENGG 215-3 - Engineering Materials

ENGG 218-2 - Engineering Laboratory A

ENGG 219-2 - Engineering Laboratory B

ENGG 220-3 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering I

ENGG 221-3 - Introduction to Chemical Engineering II

230-3

235-3

240-3

242-3

244-3

246-3

ENGG

ENCC

ENCG

ENGG

(Municipal Water Supply and Waste Disposal

- Surveying

- Basic Electrical Engineering

- Analog and Digital Electronics

- Micro-processor Systems

- Engineering Electroinagnetics."

Note: This proposal replaces S.81-16 - Proposal for a Faculty of

Engineering at Simon Fraser University - which failed to gain

support from the Universities Council.

T. Calvert commented that the submission is the first phase of a two

phase development of Engineering involving only approval of new courses

for possible implementation in September 1982, subject to council approval.

Phase 2 is expected to be developed for submission to Senate by January

1982 for consideration. He noted that existing Mathematics courses

designed for engineering students will be designated MECH and presented

for Senate approval by the Mathematics Department, along with one new

course.

T. McNabb suggested that ENCG 100-6, to avoid double credit, should

be identified as ENGC 100-0 and should be compulsory. T. Calvert stated

that it was not unusual for work completed for one course to also count

towards a second course, using different evaluation criteria. K. Rieckhoff

pointed out that Senate has previously approved the same course in Paper

S.81-l6.

C. Pedersen expressed appreciation for the cooperation of Dean

Wedepohl and his associates at the University of British Columbia.

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T. Calvert stated that it was his belief that IJBC is committed to

accepting transferring students and the program has been drawn up similar

to the UBC pattern.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

b) Paper S.81-101 - New Course Proposals: GRE. 100-3, GRE. 101-3

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by J. Crawley,

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-101, the

proposed new courses:

GRE. 100-3 - Ancient Greek I

GRE. 101-3 - Ancient Greek II."

K. Rieckhoff spoke at length on the necessity for establishing

priorities for implementation of new courses rather than presenting

piecemeal proposals which divert resources from more urgent demands.

K. Okuda expressed his concern regarding responsibility for the estab-

lishment of priorities.

R. Brown suggested that the matter raised was how best to conduct

future academic planning. The proposal before Senate had passed success-

fully through the current planning and approval process and Is intended

to be Integrated with current courses and a minimum of new offerings under

the aegis of a Humanities Institute now in process of development.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

ii) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies

Paper S.81-102 - New Course Proposal: FREN 199-3

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to

the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-102,

the new course proposal FREN 199-3 - Writing French."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

Paper S.81-103 - New Course Proposals CMNS 341-4, CMNS 436-4;

Description Changes for CMNS 330-5, 431-5

Moved by T. Calvert, seconded by J. Crawley,

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth In s.81-103, the

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proposed new courses:

CMNS 341-4 - Political Communication;

CMNS 436-4 - Communication and Rural Development;

Addition of two courses to the Item B, General

Requirements List (Page 308 of the 1980-81 Calendar) -

CMNS 215-3 - Advertising as Social Communication;

CMNS 253-3 - Computers and Communication;

Discontinuation of:

CMNS 232-2 - Urban Communication Networks;

CMNS 403-5 - Communication and Community;

CMNS 424-5 - Intrapersonal Processes: Cognitive Dimensions."

• No action was recommended to Senate relative to CMNS 217-3 - Animal

Communication I, and CMNS 317-5 - Animal Communication II.

For Information

Acting under its delegated authority, SCUS has approved description

changes for:

CMNS 330-5 - Communication and Cultural Form I

• CMNS 431-5 - Communication Media: Theory & Research II.

T. McNabb contended that the Chairman of the Department of Political

Science has concerns regarding possible overlap of CMNS 341-4 and pro-

posed that the motion be amended to delete that course from consideration

pending confirmation by SCUS that the proposal had been circulated for

comment. T. Calvert stated that all formalities had been observed, and

R. Brown verified that consideration had been given' by the Faculty of Arts

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee and the Political Science member had

raised no question.

K. Rieckhoff suggested that a letter of clearance be obtained from

the appropriate department in questionable cases of potential overlap.

The Chairman undertook to instruct the Senate Committee on Undergraduate

Studies to ascertain the degree of adequate consultation on overlap.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

c) Paper S.81-104 - New Course Proposals: FPA. 152-3, FPA. 162-2

Moved by T. Calvert, seconded by J. Crawley,

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-104, the

proposed new courses:

FM. 152-3 - introduction to Acting II

.1,62-2

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K. Rieckhoff noted that his earlier comments regarding the proposal

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for the new Creek courses were equally pertinent to the submission

from Fine and Performing Arts, and urged Senators to reject the

paper.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

d) Paper S.81-105 - Prerequisite Change for W.S. 301-3

Senate was Informed of the action of the Senate Committee on

Undergraduate Studies under its delegated authority in approving a

prerequisite change for W.S. 301-3 - Special Topics in Women's Studies.

iii)

Senate Committee on Academic Planni

a) Paper S.81-106 - Doctoral Program in Education

Moved by C. Ivany, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-106, the

Doctoral Program in Education."

The Dean of Education informed Senate that the proposal was the

rcstit of three years effort In the development of details and is

appearing simultaneously with presentations from UVIC and IJBC for

Universities Council decisions on funding. J. Tuinman, Director of

Graduate Programs, was invited to join the assembly to respond to any

questions raised.

K. Rieckhoff, commented that despite additional program funding

the budget would be affected and he preferred Priority ranking to

establish preferences.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

iv)

Senate Graduate Studies Committee

a) Paper S.81-107 - Graduate Curriculum Changes, MBA

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

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-107, the

Graduate Curriculum Changes for the MBA program."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

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b) Paper S.81-108 - New Course Proposal: EDUC 874-3

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

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.81-108, the

new graduate course EDUC 874-3 - Counselling Skills

and Strategies."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

v) Senate Committee to Consider Student Academic Discipline and Conduct

Paper S.81-109 - SADC Report - Student Records Management

Moved by T. McNabb, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,

"That Senate establish an ad hoc Committee on

Student Records Management, with membership as

shown in S.81-109."

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P. Brantingham, a member of the Senate Committee to Consider Student

Academic Discipline and Conduct, stated that in the course of the SADC

deliberations It had become clear that it would be useful to establish a

method for handling student documents.

Question was called, and a vote taken. (Two-thirds majority vote

required.)

MOTION CARRIED

(by more than 2/3

affirmative vote.)

Paper S.81-110 - Student Conduct

Moved by T. McNabb, seconded by J. Crawley,

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to

the Board of Governors the following statement

for inclusion in University calendars:

'Statement on Student Conduct

The University holds students responsible in

matters of conduct which affect the University

community. Any student whose actions cause harm

to another Individual or group or damage to Univer-

iilty property may be liable to action at law. The

University may Impose disciplinary measures for these

and other actions. Sanctions include a warning, a

reprimand, a flue, suspension and expulsion.'"

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P. Brantingham informed Senate that the Committee had agreed it

would be desirable to provide a more detailed statement of the

potential for discipline for conduct than currently appears, and

that the proposed statement would not affect the current powers of

the President to deal summarily with student discipline problems.

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION CARRIED

The Chairman thanked the Committee members for their efforts

in a very difficult assignment and expressed the appreciation of

Senate and the University in its successful conclusion.

vi) Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules

a) Paper S.81-111 - Centre for the Arts - Proposal for Further

Development

Although the document had been circulated for information, opportunity

for limited discussion was provided and C. Strate was in attendance to

respond to any questions posed.

K. Rieckhoff reiterated his previous remarks regarding priorities

in academic planning, and C. Strate referred to the growth plan as out-

lined in the presentation and stated that all parts of the recommendation

are equally important but are not intended to be implemented simultaneously.

T. Calvert added that the Centre has established Its goals but does not

expect total achievement within the time scale of the five year plan set

out. The Chairman confirmed that the Centre had responded to a request

for an overall plan and the paper was merely advance information on the

planning process. He suggested that any concerns or suggestions should

be referred to the Director of the Centre.

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 next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, August

10, 1981.

The meeting was recessed briefly at 8:51 p.m., prior to moving into

Closed Session.

H. D. Nagel

Acting Secretary