DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
MONDAY, MAY 17, 1982, RIECKHOFF HALL, 6:45 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: Pedersen, K. G., Chairman
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Banister, E. W.
Beirne, B. P.
Bennett, R.N.D.
Bhakthan, N.M.G.
Blaney, J. P.
Brown, R. C.
Calvert, T. W.
Carter, S. D.
Cleveland, W. L.
Cripps, P. G.
Dobb, T. C.
Eddy, N. C.
Edelmann, I. D.
Einstein, F.
Cehibach, R. D.
Hale, L. R.
Hinchcliffe, S.
Irwin, J. C.
Ivany, J.W.G.
•Johnston, H.J.M.
Jones, C.H.W.
Krebs, D. L.
Leiss, W.
McNabb, G. T.
Munro, J. M.
Nielsen, V.
Okuda, K.
Prock. L. M.
Rieckhoff, K. E.
Verdun-Jones, S. N.
Webster, J. M.
Weinberg, H.
Wotherspoon, A. J.
Absent: ?
Arrott, A. S.
Blyt, J.
Cochran, J. F.
Cote P. T.
Henderson, R. E.
Holmes, R. A.
Mackauer, J.P.M.
McKeown, B. A.
Murray, P. R.
Overholt, M. J.
Reilly, N. R.
Roberts, M. C.
Showier, W. C.
Smith, R. J.
Wideen, M. F.
In attendance: Loewen, V.
Manley-Casimir, M. E.
Evans, H. M., Secretary
Heath, N.
Norsworthy, R., Recording Secretary
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Following are the results of recent by-elections and regular elections
to Senate and to the Board of C-)vernorS:
SENATE
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By-election of three students, one of whom must bz from the Faculty of
Education, to fill existing vacancies for terms of office from date of election
to May 31, 1982. ?
The Faculty of Education candidate was elected by
acclamation.
Ballots Cast
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729
Ballots Spoiled
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14
Individual totals:
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Beaucage
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216
Bennett
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239
Ede lmann
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223
Lopez Pacheco
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198
0' Fallon
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201
Scott
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201
Tatarin
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101
Two individuals receiving the highest
numbers of votes and elected:
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RICHARD N. D. BENNETT
INGRID D. EDELMANN
Elected by acclamation
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JEANNETTE BUT
Regular election of eleven students, with at least one representative
of each Faculty, for terms of office from June 1, 1982 to May 31, 1983.
No nomination was received from the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty
of Education candidate was elected by acclamation.
Ballots Cast
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756
Ballots Spoiled ?
9
Individual totals:
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Beaucage
254
Bennett
306
Drysdale
259
Dupuis
328
Edelmann
284
Hinchcliffe
254
Hissey
224
Huberman
265
Kirk-Owen
250
Lemieux
234
Littmann
336
Lopez Pacheco
270
Maki
291
Mulholland
232
O'Fallon
279
Scott
249
Smith
270
Strong
277
Tatarin
150
Van Loon
340
Waldie
231
Wotherspoon
286
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Nine individuals receiving the highest
numbers of votes and elected: IDS
Arts
Arts
Arts
IDS
Arts
Arts
IDS
IDS
Elected by acclamation: ?
Education
RICHARD N. D. BENNETT
DIANNE E. DUPUIS
INGRID D. EDELMANN
HELENE LITTMANN
ARVIDA MAKI
CAROLYN G. O'FALLON
MARK STRONG
MARIANNE VAN LOON
ALLAN J. WOTHERSPOON
JEANNETTE BLYT
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Continuing in office until his successor is
elected (representing the Faculty of Science):
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LARRY R. HALE
Election of seven full-time faculty members (or designated electoral
equivalents) to the Senate for terms of office from June 1, 1982 to May 31,
1985. ?
As no nomination was received for a candidate from the Faculty of
Education, only six candidates were elected and a second call for nominations
of representatives from the Faculty of Education willing to stand for election
to Senate was issued.
Ballots Cast
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265
Ballots Spoiled
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3
Individual totals:
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Crawford
139
D'Auria
157
Lachlan
134
MacPherson
131
Merler
116
Nair
116
Nance
127
Okuda
178
Singh
121
Swartz
154
Six individuals receiving the highest
numbers of votes and elected: ?
CHARLES B. CRAWFORD
JOHN N. D'AURIA
ALISTAIR H. LACHLAN
ARCHIE MacPHERSON
KENJI OKUDA
NORMAN N. SWARTZ
At the closing date for receipt of nominations of candidates from
the Faculty of Education only one nomination was received and MARVIN F.
WIDEEN was re-elected by acclamation.
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Election of two full-time students to the Board of Governors for
terms of office from June 1, 1982 to May 31, 1983.
Ballots Cast ?
762
Ballots Spoiled
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6
Individual totals:
Beadle
68
Bennett, R. ?
L.
138
Bennett,
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R. N. D.
165
Dupuis
271
Knowles
283
Powell
237
Scott
124
Wotherspoon
162
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To individuals receiving the highest
numbers of votes and elected:
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DIANNE E. DUPUIS
JOHN ANTHONY KNOWLES
Election by and from full-time faculty members (or designated electoral
equivalents) of one full-time faculty member to replace N. L. Bowman
temporarily for term of office from September 1, 1982 to August 31, 1983.
Ballots Cast
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Ballots Spoiled ?
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Individual totals:
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Berren
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103
Chant
40
Ellis
62
MacPherson
36
McClaren
10
Individual receiving the highest
number of votes and elected
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JOHN LENNART BERGGREN
1.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved as circulated.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by A. Wotherspoon, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That the minutes of the Open Session of March 1, 1982
be approved as distributed."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
There was no business arising from the minutes.
4.
REPORT OF CHAIRMAN
The Chairman expressed his thanks for the participation of those
Senators who will have completed their terms of office as at May 31, 1982
and welcomed the Senators who will commence their terms of office
effective June 1, 1982, a number of whom were seated in the gallery and
introduced to the assembly.
5.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
i)
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Senate Library Committee/Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules
a)
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Paper S.82-37 - Proposed Change in Membership, Senate Library
Committee; Proposed Delegation from Senate - Library Loans
Policy
Moved by T. Dobb, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
1.
"On recommendation of the Senate Committee on Agenda
and Rules, that Senate approve that membership on
the Senate Library Committee include the Dean of
Graduate Studies or his/her designate and the Dean
of Continuing Studies or his/her designate."
It was noted that the changes proposed appear in the adding of the
words "or his/her designate".
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by T. Dobb, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
2.
"That Senate delegate to the Senate Library Committee
the authority to make minor changes to Library Loans
Policy regulations, with the understanding that the
Committee will inform Senate of such changes at the
earliest opportunity."
A. Wotherspoon and L. Hale spoke against the motion as
unnecessary delegation of authority for infrequent action.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
by more than 2/3 majority
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ii)
Senate
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Committee on Acadmic Planning/Senate Graduate Studies
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a) Paper S.82-38 - Ph.D. - Communication
Moved by J. Munro, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.82-38, the
proposed Ph.D. Program in Communication."
The Dean of Graduate Studies expressed his support for the proposal
and W. Leiss stated that as there is no other communication department
west of Ontario and no departmental based Ph.D. program in Canada, Simon
Fraser University has an opportunity to retain its leadership position in
communication. J. Munro added that his earlier concerns about the quality
of the Program if additional staffing were not possible have now been
satisfied.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
iii)
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
a)
Paper S.82-39 - Faculty of Education Changes
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Acting under delegated authority, the Senate Committee on Under-
graduate Studies informed Senate of its approval of change of credit
hours for EDUC 495 - Special Topics - from 4 hours to 5 hours, and
EDUC 496 - Special Topics - from 4 hours to 3 hours.
b) Paper S.82-40 - Centre for the Arts - Proposed New Courses
and Changes
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
1.
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.82-40, the
proposed new course FPA. 105-3 - Introduction to
Music Performance."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by T. Calvert,
2.
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.82-40, the
proposed new courses: ?
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FPA.
229-3
- Selected
Topics
in
Dance I
FPA.
329-3
- Selected
Topics in Dance II
FPA.
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239-3
- Selected
Topics in Film I
FPA.
339-3
- Selected Topics
in Film II
FPA.
249-3 -
Selected Topics
in Music I
FPA.
349-3 -
Selected Topics
in
Music II
FPA.
259-3 -
Selected Topics
in Theatre I
FPA.
359-3 - Selected
Topics in
Theatre II
FPA.
269-3 -
Selected Topics
in
Visual Art I
FPA.
369-3 - Selected
Topics in
Visual Art II
FPA.
279-3 -
Selected
Topics in
Fine and Performing Arts I
FPA.
379-5 - Selected Topics
in Fine and Performing Arts II
FPA.
388-3 - Directed
Studies in Fine and Performing Arts I
FPA.
389-5 - Directed
Studies in
Fine and Performing Arts II
(Secretary's note: A typographical error on the blue motion sheet
of Paper S.82-40 indicates 3 credit hours for FPA 379 whereas the
proposal form stipulates 5 credit hours.)
Question was called, and a vote taken.
Fore Information: SCUS approved change in title for FPA. 436-5 from
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Studies to Advanced To
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c) Paper 5.82-51. - Changes - Kinesiology
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by T. McNabb,
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"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board
of Governors, as set forth in S.82-41, the deletion of
CMPT 142-1 - Computing Project, Kinesiology - as a required
course for a Kinesiology major, and approve the addition of
BISC 301-3 as a course recommended to be taken as a pre-
requisite."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Senate was informed that SCUS had approved under its delegated
authority change in course number from KIN. 330-3 to KIN. 430-3 -
Human Energy Metabolism.
d)
Paper S.82-42 - New Course Proposal - KIN. 415-3 - Neural
Control of Movement
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.82-42, the
proposed new course KIN. 415-3 - Neural Control of
Movement."
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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iv) Senate Committee on Sciolarships, Awards and Bursaries
a) Paper S.82-43A - Annul Report
Moved by H. Weinberg, seconded by T. McNabb,
"That Senate ratify the Annual Report submitted
by the Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards
and Bursaries, now numbered S.82-43A."
V. Loewen, Director of Financial Aid, was in attendance as a resource
person. The Chairman of the Committee, H. Weinberg, noted that some of
the elements of the Annual Report generated questions which are dealt with
in Paper S.82-43B, yet to be considered.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
b) Paper S.82-43B - Recommendations - Graduate Stipends;
Undergraduate Fee Rebate and Open Scholarships
Moved by H. Weinberg, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.82-43B,
the following with respect to graduate stipends:
1.
That the intent of the stipend is to allow students
to devote full time to the writing or completion of
a thesis or its equivalent.
2.
That stipends be administered with the following
priorities:
a) All Ph.D. students who are in the process of
writing a thesis or its equivalent and who have
no other major scholarships, T.A. or R.A. support.
b)
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All Master's students who are in the process of
writing a thesis or its equivalent, who have a
CPA of 3.5 or greater and who have no other major
scholarship, T.A. or R.A. support.
c) All Master's students who have a CPA of 3.2 or
greater and who have no other major scholarship,
T.A. or R.A. support.
d) Other cases may be considered by SCSAB.
3.
That no student normally receive a stipend unless it.
has been requested by a Department one year in advance
of meeting the above requirements.
4.
That the amount of the stipend be established annually
to provide a reasonable level of support consistent
with the intent of the stipend."
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H. Weinberg informed Senate that following presentation of the
original report, which had been referred back to the Committee by
Senate at its meeting of November 1981, a discussion paper had been
prepared and circulated widely throughout the University community
to solicit comment from which the recommendations contained in Paper
S.82-43B had been formulated.
T. McNabb proposed an amendment to add to paragraph 2 a), follow-
ing "or its equivalent," the words "..., and have a GPA of 2.5 or
better and have no other major scholarships, T.A. or R.A. support."
When It was explained that there may be no course requirements to a
Ph.D. program the amendment was withdrawn.
D. Krebs suggested that the motion might include a restriction to
support for a single semester and questioned the practicability of
departments requesting stipends one year in advance. H. Weinberg said
the intention was to allow one stipend per program for a one semester
duration, and that it was his understanding that departments could
identify a list of students who would be eligible for stipend support
at a particular point. He outlined the problems encountered in connec-
tion with budget allocation.
Following considerable discussion it was
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
S"That paragraph 3 be referred back to SCSAB
with instructions for liaison with the Finance
Office, and that paragraphs 1, 2 and 4be
approved."
C. Pedersen noted that paragraph 3 should be brought back to Senate
if
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a solution to the problem of predictability can be identified.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION FOR REFERRAL AND
FOR APPROVAL CARRIED
Moved by H. Weinberg, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.82-43B,
the following with respect to undergraduate fee
rebates and open scholarships:
1.
That the current Foe-Rebate and Open Scholarships
program be terminated as of September 1983, or
sooner where possible.
2.
That implementation of the following be initiated
as of September 1983 or sooner where possible:
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a)
That an entran
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e scholarship, the value of which
is to be determined, be given to one of the top
five students in each high school. Academic
standing would be determined by academic marks in
grades 11 and 12. The term of the scholarships
would be three semesters.
b)
That the current Shrum entrance scholarships be
retained as a 9 semester scholarship and that the
number of these scholarships be increased.
c)
That in-program scholarships be allocated to a
designated number of top students after they have
completed not less than 45 hours at SFU. The terms
of these scholarships would be 60 hours, if a pre-
defined level of scholarship is maintained. The
value would be consistent with designation of the
scholarships as equally prestigious as the Shrum.
Scholarships would be by application and adjudicated.
d)
All students receiving scholarships would be
required to carry at least 12 hours in each semester
of the scholarship.
H. Weinberg stated that the proposal is a major departure from the
original program to direct more money to entrance scholarships and for
in-program adjudicating. L. Hale suggested greater emphasis on financial
aid to benefit the maximum number of students might be a better approach,
and T. McNabb felt the program as proposed would not be available to the
vast majority of good students. K. Rieckhoff enquired if consideration
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had been given by the Committee to establishing a means test and regional
sponsorship of applicants for scholarships, and H. Weinberg responded that
needy students have access to bursary funds and that scholarships should
be reserved for scholarship.
Considerable discussion followed.
An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by A. Wotherspoon, "That
paragraph 1 of the motion be struck." The Chairman ruled the motion out of
order, and T. :McNabb challenged the ruling. On a motion by F. Einstein,
seconded by D. Krebs, the ruling of the Chair was sustained.
T. McNabb then moved to delete "or sooner where possible" from?
paragraph 1 of the motion, but the motion was not accepted by the Chair.
An amendment was moved by T. McNabb, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"That paragraph 1 of the motion be altered to read,
'That the current fee-rebate and open scholarship
program be terminated when it is shown there will
be no adverse impact for students having a CPA of
between 3.75 and 3.8."
T. McNabb contended that students are rank ordered until the money
runs out, while H. Weinberg stated that the CPA is adjusted upwards.
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Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
A. Wotherspoon proposed that the following words be added to
paragraph 2 a) of the motion: "... in which the student would be
in good standing." This was accepted as part of the main motion.
An amendment was moved by A. Wotherspoon, seconded by T. McNabb,
"That paragraph 2 d) be changed to read, 'All
students receiving scholarships would be required
to carry at least 9 hours in each semester of the
scholarship.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
An amendment was moved by F. Einstein, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"That the words 'or sooner where possible' be
deleted from paragraph 1 of the motion."
H. Weinberg stated that the Committee had accepted a commitment
that no major changes would be made without one year's notice and he
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had no objection to the amendment. As there was no other objection the
proposal was accepted as a friendly amendment.
FRIENDLY AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
An amendment was moved by F. Einstein, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That paragraph 2 a) be extended to include the words '..., the value
of each to be determined would be given to the top 5% in each high
school." The amendment was withdrawn in favor of the following:
Amendment was moved by C. Jones, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That the following replace the first sentence in
paragraph 2 a): 'That an entrance scholarship, the
value of which is to be determined, be awarded to
top students entering SFU from high school."'
K. Rieckhoff opposed the amendment, as did T. McNabb who suggested
that paragraph 2 a) be referred back for clarification of intent and re-
wording. The Chairman declined to accept amotion to refer.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
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An amendment was moved by J. Munro, seconded by T. McNabb,
"That paragraph 2 c) be amended by striking
'at SFU."
Lengthy discussion ensued and a vaiety of opinions were expressed
regarding transfer students and the vagueness of the recommendations.
As there was no objection from the seconder, J. Munro withdrew his
motion.
Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"That the motion as amended be referred to the
Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards and
Bursaries to provide opportunity for clarification
of intent."
C. Jones objected to referral as the point was made that students
transferring would not be eligible for open scholarships but would have
access to SFU entrance scholarships.
Moved by A. Wotherspoon, seconded by T. McNabb,
"That the previous question be called."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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CARRIED
Question was called on the motion to refer to the Committee, and a
vote taken.
MOTION TO REFER CARRIED
v) Senate Graduate Studies Committee
a) Paper S.82-44 - Graduate Curriculum Changes, Department of
Computing Science
Moved by B. Beirne, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board, as set forth in S.82-44, Graduate
Curriculum Changes in the Department of Computing
Science."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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b)
Paper
S.82-45
- New Graduate
Courses, CMPT 601-5, CMPT 602-5
Moved
by B. Beirne,
seconded by T.
Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board, as set forth in S.82-45, the new
graduate courses CMPT 601-5 and CMPT 602-5."
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
c)
Paper S.82-46 - Report to Senate of the Activities of the
Senate Graduate Studies Committee - 1981
d)
Paper S.82-47 - Report to Senate of the Activities of the
Executive Committee of the Senate Graduate Studies Committee
- 1981
The annual reports of the Senate Graduate Studies Committee and its
Executive Committee were presented to Senate for its information.
vi) Senate Committee to Consider Facult
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Ethics and Responsibilities
a) Paper S.82-48 - Report of the Senate Committee to Consider
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Faculty Ethics and Responsibilities
Moved by W. Cleveland, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"That Senate recommend to the Board of Governors
inclusion of the Code of Professional Ethics and
Professional Relationships, as set forth in S.82-48,
as University policy."
M. Manley-Casimir was invited to participate in the discussion.
W. Cleveland, chairman of the ad hoc committee, stated that it had
been concluded that a code on faculty ethics should be enforced through
an existing University policy.
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.
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8. NOTICES OF MOTION
a)
Paper S.82-4q - Proposed Changes to Procedures and Rules of
Senate: Election of Students to Senate and Board of Governors
(Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules).
b)
Paper S.82-50 - Proposed Changes to Procedures - Election to
Senate Graduate Studies Committee by and from Graduate Students
(Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules).
Papers S.82-49 and S.82-50, covering Notices of Motion presented
by the Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules, were placed before Senate
for information and discussion at the next meeting of Senate.
9. INFORNATTON
The next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, June 7,
1982, at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m., and the assembly moved on
to the President's residence fora reception hosted by the Chairman and
his wife in honor of outgoing, current, and incoming Senators.
H. M. Evans
Secretary
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