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DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

HELD ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1983, KLAUS RIECKHOFF HALL

OPEN SESSION

Present: ?

Saywell, W.G., Chairman

Banister, E.W.

Absent: ?

Ayala, J.

Bennett, R.N.D.

Clark, K.

Berggren, J.L.

Cochran, J.F.

Brown, R.C.

Cote, P.T.

Calvert, T.W.

George, D.A.

Carter, S.D.

Kristen, S.

Crawford, C.B.

O'Fallon, C.E.

D'Auria, J.M.

Okuda, K.

Dobb

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Schachter, B.

Felirnan, M.

Tham, H.A.

Finberg, N.

Thompson, R.B.

Foth, D., representing J.P. Blaney

Harris, M.D.

Hoyt, G.C.

In attendance:

Ivany, J.W.G.

Jones, C.H.W.

Heath, N.

Kameda, T.

Kazepides, A.C.

Kimball, M.

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Krebs, D.L.

Leiss, W.

MacPherson, A.

McDonald, D.

Munro, J.M.

Murray, P.R.

Nielsen, V.

Noonan, M.

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Pinfield, L.T.

Prock, L.M.

Rieckhoff, K.E.

Rositch, S.

Stewart, R.

Strate, G.

Swartz, N.

Webster, J.M. ? •

Weinberg, H.

Wells, E.J.

Wideen, M.F. ?

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Wotherspoon, A.J.

Evans, H.M., Secretary

Grant,

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1.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Following the addition to the agenda of Paper S.83-83 'Motion - For

Discussion' under Item #8, the Agenda, as amended, was approved.

2.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

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The Minutes of the Open Session of September 12, 1983 were approved as

distributed.

3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

There was no business arising.

4. REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN

a)

The Chairman reported that he had been delighted to accept an

invitation from the Political Science Student Union to give his

first academic lecture on China at Simon Fraser University last week.

b)

The Shrum Chair which has been organized by the Vice-President, University

Development and Extension is moving along well and the Chairman was happy

to report that $350,000 has currently been solicited and that the target

of one million appeared to be achievable. Senators were also reminded

of the Shrum Chair Dinner which is scheduled for November 19, 1983.

5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

i)

SENATE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

a) Paper S.83-67 - Election

An election to fill a vacancy on the undernoted committee was

conducted, the results of which follow.

Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees (SCHD)

One Senator at large to replace M.J. Overholt for no specified term of

office.

Ballots cast ?

41

Ballots spoiled 1

Individual totals: Weinberg 23

Wells

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Individual receiving the higher number of

votes and declared elected:

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H. WEINBERG

ii)

SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

a) Paper S.83-68 - Changes - Archaeology

Moved by R. Brown, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.83-68, the

proposed new courses:-

ARC. 200-3 - Ancient Peoples and Places: Special

Topics in World Prehistory

ARC. 201-3 - Fact and Fantasy in Archaeology"

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In reply to a concern raised about the addition of new courses in

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a time of restraint, R. Brown pointed out that the courses would be offered

by the present faculty complement and therefore no additional resources

would be required. In fact, the University would be able to more fully

utilize the expertise which was available in the department at no additional

cost.

In response to further inquiries about the designated level and

structure of the courses, R. Brown provided a brief rationale and pointed

out that departments are relied upon to make such determinations.

Question was called, and a vote taken. ?

MOTION CARRIED.

Subject to approval of these courses by Senate and the Board of Governors,

the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved waiver of the normal

two semester time lag requirement in order that ARC. 200-3 may be first

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Acting under delegated - authority-at its meeting of September 20, 1983,

the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved change in credit hours

and vector for the following courses from 3 to 5 credits and vectors from

3-0-0 to 5-0-0:

ARC. 360 - Indian Cultures of North America

ARC. 385 - Fossil Man

Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of October 18, 1983,

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the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved the proposed changes

in vector and credit hours -

ARC. 340 - Introductory Zooarchaeology - change credit hours

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from 3 to 5; vector from 3-0-0 to 2-0-3

ARC. 438 - Geoarchaeology - change credit hours from .3 to 5;

vector from 3-0-0 to 3-0-2

b) Paper S.83-69 - Economics

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

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.83-69, the

proposed

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Changes in lower division minor requirements"

Question was called, and a vote taken.

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MOTION CARRIED.

c) Paper S.83-70. -

History

An information paper was presented to Senate covering actions

undertaken under delegated authority by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate

Studies at its meeting of September 20, 1983, as follows:-

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Change of title and description for HIST 482-3:

FROM - Colonial Administration and Emergent African Nationalism

TO - Emergent African Nationalism

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FROM - An examination of myths and realities in the emergence

of mass movements in Kenya and mainland Tanzania between

World War II and independence.

TO - An examination of myths and realities in the emergence

of mass movements, principally in Kenya and mainland

Tanzania, between World War II and independence.

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ii) Change of title and description for HIST 483-3:

FROM - The Penetration of Zimbabwe 1889-1899

TO - The National Struggle in Zimbabwe

FROM - An examination of myths and their impact on the

interpretation of historical events in colonial Rhodesia

TO - An examination of myths and the extent to which they shaped

(or were shaped by) realities in colonial Rhodesia from c.1955

to licit independence in 1980

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Paper 5.83-71 - Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics

An information paper was presented to Senate covering actions undertaken.

under delegated authority by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies

at its meeting of September 20, 1983, as follows:-

i)

FREN 467 - Romanticism - change credit hours from 4 to 3;

vector from 2-2-0 to 2-1-0

ii)

FREN 470 - Realism to Naturalism - change credit hours

from 3 to 4; vector from 2-1-0 to 2-2-0

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Paper S.83-72 - Philosophy

An information paper was presented to Senate covering actions undertaken

under delegated authority by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies

at its meeting of October 4, 1983, as follows:-

i) Change in description and prerequisites:-

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FROM - PHIL 344-3 - Philosophy

to the major

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philosophic

Language I

theories

- An introduction

of language.

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Prerequisite: PHIL 210 or knowledge of

quantification theory

TO - PHIL 344-3 - Philosophy of Language I - An introduction

to the major philosophic theories of language.

Topics to be considered include the relationsh-i-p

between language and mind, language and the world,

language and society.

Prerequisite: None specified.

FROM - PHIL 444-4 - Philosophy of Language II - A continuation of

PHIL 344, at a more advanced level.

Prerequisite: Either PHIL 340, 344, or a suitable

background in a related subject.

TO - PHIL 444-4 - Philosophy of Language II - Advanced topics in

recent work in philosophy of language such as

meaning, reference, speech acts, and language and

thought.

Prerequisite: Knowledge of quantification theory

or PHIL 210 is recommended, but not required.

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Paper S.83-73 - Psychology

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

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.83-73, the

proposed

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i) Change in requirements for admission to the

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Psychology Honors Program

ii). Deletion under Psychology Honors Program

admission - of "301-3 Intermediate Research

and Data Analysis" and addition under

Psychology Honors Program continuation of

"Successful completion of PSYC 301-3 -

Intermediate Research and Data Analysis"."

Question was called, and a vote taken.

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Acting under delegated authority at

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its meeting of October 4, 1983,

the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved' the following

changes.:-

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Change in title and course description from PSYC 311-3 - Introduction

to Theory of Measurement to PSYC 311-3 - Psychological Measurement

ii). 'Changes in prerequisites':-

PSYC 435-5 - Sensation - FROM: PSYC 201, 210, 335, and 90 hours of

credits or permission of the Department

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PSYC 201, 210, 335 or 336, and 90 hours

of credits or permission of the Department

PSYC 49.0-5 - Honors Project -

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Nil

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Prerequisite or co-requisite PSYC 301

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PSYC.499-5 - Honors Project.-

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Prerequisite .PSYC 301

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Paper S.83-74 - Sociology and Anthropology

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

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.83-74, the

proposed

New course S.A. 420-4 - Sociology of Aging"

Question was called, and a vote taken.

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MOTION CARRIED.

h)

Paper S.83-75 - Kinesiology

An information paper was presented to Senate covering actions undertaken

under delegated authority by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies

at its meeting of October 4, 1983, as follows:-

Change in vector KIN. 320-3 - Cultural Aspects of Movement -

from 2-1-0 to 3-0-0

i)

Paper S.83-76 - Proposed Modifications to BGS Degree Regulations

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by R. Stewart,

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"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.83-76, the

proposed modifications to the B.G.S. degree regulations"

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T. Calvert introduced the paper by referring to a similar provision

already in existence for students in Science and Kinesiology who go on

to complete one or two years in medical or dental school and then receive

a B.Sc. degree or a B.Sc. (Kines) degree from Simon Fraser University. On

the basis of equity, he felt a similar provision should also apply to

students going on to law school. He also pointed out that some of SFU's

best undergraduate students transfer to professional schools and without.

this provision they cannot be listed among our distinguished alumni.

Speaking against the motion, K. Rieckhoff stated that he could not

see how such a proposal served any useful academic purpose and felt that

degrees from SFU should be awarded on the basis of students satisfying SFU

requirements; possibly current provisions should be terminated.

Also opposing the motion, J. Munro indicated that although he disliked

the current provisions already in place with respect to Science and Kinesiology

he could at least see some connection between the subsequent program and the

program the student was to have completed at SFU. However, he could not see

clearly, connection between a BGS degree and a subsequent program in law, for

example and wondered about all the other undergraduate degree programs

and where this regulation would stop.

Ensuing discussion indicated a number of members opposing

the motion and some with the current practice for Science and

Kinesiology.

Amendment was moved by T. Calvert, seconded by W. Leiss:

"That this issue be referred back to the Senate

Committee on Undergraduate Studies with instructions

that it be considered in the context of the other

degrees granted to students who transfer to

professional schools"

D. Krebs moved "That the Previous question be called",

and a vote was taken.

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MOTION TO CALL THE

QUESTION CARRIED.

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

MOTION TO REFER CARRIED.

SENATE COMMITTEE ON CONTINUING STUDIES

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Paper S.83-77 - Annual Report

The Annual Report of the Senate Committee on Continuing Studies was

presented to Senate for information.

W. Leiss regarded the report as a good job, well-done and the Chairman

indicated these remarks would be duly recorded in the Minutes.

A minor correction was pointed out by C. Jones with respect to the

statistics

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iv) SENATE LIBRARY COMMITTEE

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a) Paper S.83-78 - Annual Report ?

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The Annual Report of the Senate Library Committee was presented to

Senate for information.

A. Wotherspoon reminded Senators of an earlier notice of motion he

had made concerning outstanding library fines and indicated that his concern

had been addressed in the Report. He hoped that a close watch would be kept

on this area and asked the Chairman to take it under advisement.

L. Pinfield stated that he had noticed a significant deterioation

in the availability of current collections in the library over the

past few years and expressed his concern that this was not noted in the

report. T. Dobb indicated that this was not something which would show

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up in an annual report only covering one year in the life of a library.

The process by which the quality of the collection and its services are

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diminished is slow and a report covering a ten year period might be

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required to indicate this.

Referring to a commitment taken on by the Acting President last summer

for the Senate Committee on University Budget and the Senate Library Committee

to meet and update an earlier report on the Library from 1979-80, R. Stewart

inquired as to the current status of that undertaking and was advised that

the two committees had not as yet met. The Chairman indicated intent that

this point be taken for further consideration and action.

Brief discussion followed in connection with the material contained in

the report.

V)

SENATE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS BOARD

a) Paper S.83-79 - ESL Remedial Program - Proposed Regulation

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

"That Senate approve the following regulations for students

who have been required by the University to take remedial

English courses at Douglas College as a condition of admission:

1)

Normally, students will be expected to have achieved

mastery in prescribed ESL courses by the end of their

second semester (this includes any semester in which a

full remedial program is undertaken).

2)

Students who do not achieve mastery in prescribed courses

by the end of their second semester will normally not be

• permitted to re-register at SFU until the deficiency has

been cleared. If they have already registered in courses,

their registration will be subject to cancellation.

3). Exceptional cases should be subject to the decision of

the Director of Admissions in consultation with the

appropriate Faculty and staff at the University and at

Douglas College"

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A brief discussion took place with respect to the operational mechanisms

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b)

Paper S.83-80 - Standing Required for Continuance, Academic Warning

and Academic Probation - Change to Remove Inconsistences

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

"That Senate approve the deletion of paragraph 4.

of the regulations governing standing required for

continuance, given on

pp.

25 & 26 of the 1983-84

Calendar"

Question was called, and a vote taken.

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MOTION CARRIED.

c)

Paper S.83-81 - Provincial Grade 12 Examinations

An information paper concerning compulsory Provincial Grade 12

examinations was presented to Senate for information.

H. Weinberg pointed out that decisions on scholarships had to be made

much earlier than grades from the Government were expected to be received

and hoped that the University would phase in its admissions in such a way as

to mesh with the scholarship decision process.

vi) SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGENDA AND RULES

a) Paper S.83-82 - Registrar Search Committee

Moved by R. Stewart, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,

"That Senate approve the selection procedures and terms of

reference established by the Board of Governors for the

Registrar Search Committee"

A. Wotherspoon proposed amendment to change items 9 & 10 to read 'two

Student Senators elected byand from Senate'; there was no seconder.

In reply to an inquiry as to how the composition of the committee was

arrived at, J. Munro explained that it was modelled on the composition of the

University Librarian search committee and attempt had been made to provide

representation to persons who (a) have an interest in the selection of a Registrar

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(b) have some expertise to bring to bear on that selection.

Comment was made that all qroups, with the exception of faculty, have the

opportunity to select their representatives to the committee and concerns were

raised about the fact that faculty representatives were to be appointed by the

President. J. Munro indicated that it was desirable to have faculty members

with an expertise on the committee and he did not feel that an election of

faculty at large would necessarily provide people with experience in this

particular area.

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N. Swartz requested a ruling from the Chair with respect to Senate's

right to make amendments to this motion; the Secretary advised that as the

power originates with the Board, Senate technically has the right to approve

or reject. However it is possible for Senate to indicate its concerns to

the Board and to indicate the changes on which Senate would approve the

proposal. This is usually achieved by dealing with the paper through amendments.

Amendment was moved by M. Fellman, seconded by J. D'Auria,

"That the three faculty members under items 3,4,5

be elected by the faculty"

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K. Rieckhoff spoke against the amendment and further clarified the

Board-Senate relationship on this type of topic. He expressed the view that

.Senate should request changes only where they are essential and they should

not be casually undertaken. The President could be expected to avail

himself of suitable counsel and there are advantages to have committee

members who are likely to have knowledge of the specific position.

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

AMENDMENT FAILED

Discussion continued with indication of a number of concerns related

to the composition of the committee. There was proposed motion, without

seconder, to refer this item to the Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules for

report back to Senate no later than the next Senate meeting. There was

proposed motion, without seconder, to refer the item back to the Board.

Amendment was moved by H. Weinberg, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,

That Senate recommend to the Board-that items 9-and-10

be changed to read 'two students

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one of whom shall be

a graduate student, one of whom shall be an undergraduate

student, selected by the Student Society'

A. Wotherspoon indicated a desire to move an amendment to the amendment

to change the wording to read 'elected by the students at large'. The Chair

ruled that this would be dealt with as a separate amendment following

disposition of the original amendment.

SSenate was informed that should the amendment be passed and subsequently

approved by the Board, with agreement between the two bodies, it would then

be implemented and not brought back to Senate.

.A brief discussion followed as to what exactly the Student Society

was comprised on.

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

AMENDMENT CARRIED.

Amendment was moved by A. Wotherspoon, seconded by M. Noonan, 'That the

two students be elected by the students as a whole' with explantion by the

mover and seconder as to the reasons for this proposal. J. Munro indicated-

concerns both in terms of costs and timing if the proposal were to be approved.

The mover, with consent of the seconder, withdrew the motion.

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

MOTION AS AMENDED

CARRIED

A. Wotherspoon requested that his negative vote be recorded.

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REPORTS OF FACULTIES

There were no reports from Faculties.

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8. NOTICES OF MOTION

a) Paper S.83-83 - Motion re strike policy

M. Feliman requested an amendment to the motion to correct the spelling

of the word 'publicly' and to change the word 'victimized' to 'penalized'.

Moved by M. Feilman, seconded by M. Harris,

"That Senate requests the University administration

to affirm publicly a policy that students who choose

not to cross the picket lines should not be penalized

in any way for non-attendance of classes"

A. Wotherspoon moved objection to consideration of the motion. A vote

was taken on the motion of objection to consideration.

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CONSIDERATION FAILED

Concerned by reports that had come to his attention that some faculty

members were planning to take punitive action against students honoring the

picket line, M. Fellman felt that the University administration should address

the issue of the treatment of students who, as a matter of political conscience,

should choose not to cross the picket line and should make a public statement

in this regard' to ensure that all students are treated fairly.

D. Krebs felt it would be futile to debate the motion without first

ascertaining whether or not the University administration would be willing to

make a public statement and what they would be willing to do to minimize costs

to students who choose not to cross the picket lines and directed this inquiry

to the Chair. In reply, the Chairman responded that the University would do

everything possible to maintain a full level of instruction and academic service

to the student body. If students do not cross the picket line that is a

matter of individual conscience and obviously there would be implications for

anyone in that position, depending upon the length of time that a strike might

continue. However, if the University were unable to provide an appropriate

level of academic service and instruction for students to pursue their academic

endeavours, the University would do everything possible to mitigate any

academic consequence arising therefrom. He was not prepared at this time

to specify how the University would deal with students who choose not to cross

the picket line, other than indicating that the University would, depending

on the length of time the strike went on, consider in time and circumstance

what might best be done.

A. Wotherspoon spoke against the motion with view that Senate should not

pass a motion which could in effect encourage participation in an illegal

strike and which could be unfair to students who do undertake to cross the

picket lines to continue their education. The use of appropriate appeal

mechanisms when all facts are available could be appropriate.

M. Harris stated that the strike was partially in support of education

and penalizing students because of their principles in this area would be

morally unacceptable.

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K. Rieckhoff criticized the vagueness of the motion, indicating that he

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had great difficulty in clearly defining the word 'penalize' and asked if

it was possible to make a distinction between 'academic penalties' and

'academic consequences' suffered as a result of not crossing a picket line.

It was impossible to protect students from all adverse academic consequences

and if that was the intent of the motion he was unable to support it.

The Chairman assured Senate that the administration would not condone

conscious, vindictive, punitive actions on the part of faculty at SFU but,

on the other hand, he could not provide an assurance that there would be

absolutely no academic consequences felt by students as a result of their

honoring a picket line and therefore missing the benefit of class instruction,

consultation, etc.

J. Munro indicated that some policies were already in place to deal with

various situations which could arise because of a strike situation and he

felt the present motion was unnecessary.

Debate continued with a number of members participating.

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by M. Wideen,

"That the meeting be extended by one half hour"

Question was called, and a vote taken.

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MEETING CARRIED

The Chairman wished advice from Senate as to whether or not he should

recess briefly to consult with senior administrators to attempt to develop

alternative wording which might be more acceptable to the assembly.

A straw vote was taken on whether a recess should be called. 16 IN FAVOUR

16 OPPOSED

The Chairman broke the tie by voting against the proposal to recess,

because of his concern that it might not be possible to provide language

which would not lead to as many difficulties as it is intended to resolve.

• Lengthy debate continued in which a variety of opinions were expressed

and many concerns raised about the wording of the motion.

A. Wotherspoon moved 'That the previous question be called'. However,

the Chairman indicated that since this was an extraordinary issue and the

level of debate and concern was extremely high, he wished to go through his

speakers list and therefore did not accept the motion at this time.

D. Krebs suggested that if the administration were to wake a public

statement to both faculty and students outlining the procedures available to

students who believed they had been dealt with punitively by faculty members

for refusing to cross the picket lines, this would answer many of the concerns

raised during discussion.

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The Chairman indicated that he wished to call a brief recess and,

because of the importance of the item, urged Senators to rejoin the meeting.

Question was called on a motion to extend the meeting by one half

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MOTION TO EXTEND

MEETING CARRIED

The assembly recessed briefly at 10:25 p.m. and reconvened at 10:35 p.m.

The Chairman reiterated his belief that language could not be developed

that would not lead to misunderstanding and charges of bad faith and there-

fore there was not any alternative wording proposed. The University admini-

stration will instruct faculty to do all possible to mitigate any academic

consequences that are suffered by students through no fault of their own,

who cross the picket line and find instruction and reasonable academic service

are not provided. Any student who as a matter of conscience does not cross

a picket line inevitably may suffer some form Of academic consequences, by

definition. The administration will do everything possible to ensure no

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act, vindictive or punitive, is taken against a student. The intent

is that Deans will be instructed to ensure that current University policies

and procedures. in these regards are known to déartmental chairmen and faculty.

G. Strate indicated that a statement such As the one just made by the

Chair advising faculty would he adequate and suggested that it be circulated

to the faculty. The Chairman indicated intent l±o clean up a statement and

provide that notification to faculty.

M. Feliman therefore indicated his wish to withdraw the motion.

K. Rieckhoff objected to withdrawal of the motion.

Question was called on a motion to allow the motion to be withdrawn,

and a vote taken.

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CARRIED

A. Wotherspoon requested that his negative vote be recorded.

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INFORMATION

The next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, December 5,

1983.

At 10:45 p.m. the assembly moved directly into Closed Session.

H. M. Evans,

Secretary.

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