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

MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1984, KLAUS RIECKHOFF HALL 

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OPEN SESSION 

Present: Saywell, W. C., Chairman 

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Banister, E.W.         

Absent: ? 

Ayala, J. 

Bennett, R.N.D.              

Berggren, J.L. 

Blaney, J.P.               

Carter, S.D. 

Brown, R.C.                

Clark, K. 

Calvert, T.W.               

Cots, P.T. 

Cochran, J.F.               

D'Auria, J.M. 

Crawford, C.B.              

George, D.A. 

Dobb, T.C.                

Hoyt, G.C. 

Fellinan, N.                 

Jones, C.H.W. 

Finberg, N.                

Kristen, S. 

Harris, M.D.               

Leiss, W. 

Ivany, J.W.G.               

MacPherson, A. 

Kameda, T.                

Murray, P.R. 

Kazepides, A.C.              

O'Fallon, C.E. 

Kimball, M.                

Pinfield, L.T. 

Krebs, D.L.                

Thaxn, H.A. 

McDonald, D.               

Thompson, R.B. 

Munro, J.M.                

Noonan,

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Nielsen, V.            

In attendance: 

Prock, 

Overholt, 

Okuda, 

L.M. 

K.

N.J. 

Heath, 

Zaslove, 

N.

J.

Rieckhoff, K.E. 

Rositch, S. 

Schachter, B. 

Stewart, R. 

Strate, C. 

Swartz, N.M. 

Webster, J.M. 

Weinberg, H. 

Wells, E.J. 

Wideen, M.F. 

Wotherspoon, A.J. 

Evans, H.M., Secretary 

Grant, B., Recording Secretary 

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1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 

The Chairman requested that item #5-iv-i, International Students, be 

deleted from the Agenda since it was still under consideration by the Senate 

Committee on Academic Planning. Following this deletion, the Agenda was 

approved. 

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 

Referring to Item #3 on page 2, K. Okuda wished to amend the Minutes to 

include his earlier comment. "that when matters of this nature arise in the 

future Chairmen of the departments concerned be so informed." Following this 

amendment, the Minutes were approved. 

3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 

There was no business arising. 

4. REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN 

a)

At the request of the Chair, the Secretary reported that preliminary figures 

indicated an undergraduate head count increase of 3-3.5%. Because of the 

tightening up of the continuance policy which came into effect this Fall for 

the first time, the FTE figure was more difficult to obtain and was not 

available at the present time. It was estimated that registration figures 

for graduate level enrolment would be similiar to those of last year. 

b)

The Chairman reported that he was not able at this time to publicly 

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the honorary degree recipients for this Spring's Convocation 

because he had not yet received confirmation in writing from one of the 

candidates but had verbal confirmation. 

c)

Senators were reminded of the second annual Awards Ceremony honoring both 

faculty and student recipients of academic awards from SFU which will take 

place on January 31, 1984. 

d)

The Chairman congratulated the recent recipients of Athletic Awards in 

wrestling, football and volleyball. 

e)

The Chairman reported that he had met with senior officials of the Donner 

Foundation and tried to present the difficulties which B.C. universities 

are currently facing in the hope that the Foundation would be supportive 

of future applications from SFU. He felt the meeting had been useful and 

he had received some ideas of how Simon Fraser University could receive 

continued support from the Foundation,which he had passed along to the 

Vice-President, Development and the Deans. 

f)

The Chairman reported that the three University Presidents and the three 

Chairmen of the Board had attended a special meeting with the Premier and 

his associates in which the universities were given opportunity to directly 

present their concerns about the difficulties and impact a 

six

percent 

deficit would have on the institutions. Although the meeting had been useful, 

there were no indications that the 1984-85 grant would be significantly 

different from earlier expectations. 

5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 

i) Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies 

a) Paper S.84-1 - English ? 

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

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"That Senate approve and recommend approval to 

the Board of Governors, as set forth in 5.84-1, 

the proposed 

New course ENGL 099-2 - University Writing, 

including change in group requirements (the 

course does not fulfill Group A requirements 

in the Faculty of Arts)." 

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Zaslove was in attendance in support of the proposal but was not 

called upon to provide additional information. 

K. Rieckhoff expressed surprise that the English Department was now able, 

at no cost in additional resources, to offer a course of this nature when 

previous presentations had indicated this was not practicable. 

A brief discussion ensued with respect to the relationship between 

ENGL 09.9 and ENGL 010. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

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MOTION CARRIED. 

Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of December 13, 1983 

the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved changes as follows: 

Change of title and description ENGL 204-3 (as shown in S.84-1) 

b) Paper S.84-2 - Geography 

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

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the 

Board of Governors, as set forth in S.84-2, the 

proposed 

Change in honours program admission requirements 

in Geography" 

Concerns were expressed about the lack of details and rationale in the 

proposal regarding the need for and consequence of such a change and a brief 

discussion in this regard took place. 

Suggested by A. Wotherspoon and accepted as a friendly amendment, the 

word 'normally' was inserted in the last sentence of the proposed Calendar 

entry as follows: 'Application must be made in writing to the Undergraduate 

Studies Committee after the completion of 60 credit hours and normally 

before reaching 106 credit hours.' 

Moved by K. Rieckhoff, seconded by E. Banister, 

"That the motion be referred for further clarification" 

Question was called on the motion to refer, 

and a vote taken. 

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MOTION TO REFER CARRIED. 

Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of December 13, 1983 

the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved the proposed 

Change of prerequisite GEOG 499-15 - Directed Readings/Field Study 

FROM: 75 credit hours including 30 hours of courses in Geography, 

consent of supervisor. 

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75 credit hours including 30 hours in Geography. A GPA of 

at least 3.00 computed on all Geography courses taken. Consent 

of supervisor. 

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c)

Paper s.84-3 - Education 

Moved by J. Munro, seconded by C. Ivany, 

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board 

of Governors, as set forth in s.84-3, the proposed 

Changes to the prerequisite admission requirements PDP 

(elementary program)." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

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MOTION CARRIED. 

Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of December 13, 1983 

the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved changes as follows: 

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Changes to EDUC 361-4 - title, description 

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Changes to EDUC 461-4 

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title, description, prerequisite 

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Changes to EDUC 406-0 fees 

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Changes to the Physical Education Minor requirements - 

prerequisites 

d)

Paper S.84-4 - Criminology 

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

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board 

of Governors, as set forth in S.84-4, the proposed 

New courses - CRIM 310-3 - Advanced Topics in Delinquency 

and Juvenile Justice 

CR111 419-3 - Native North Americans: Crime, 

Deviance and Criminal Justice" 

K. Rieckhoff expressed opposition to the introduction of new courses 

if such offerings resulted in reduction of current course offerings in the 

curriculum, thus making it increasingly difficult for students to make a 

reasonable selection of courses. 

Referring to the Calendar description for CR111 310, N. Swartz felt that 

the first sentence required clarification and the Chairman suggested that the 

Secretary of Senate, in consultation with the Dean, will determine if 

editorial changes are desired. 

Brief discussion followed. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

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MOTION CARRIED. 

e)

Paper s.84-5 - Gerontology 

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

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board 

of Governors, as set forth in s.84-5, the proposed 

New course GERO 410-3 - Special Topics in Gerontology" 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

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MOTION CARRIED. 

f)

Paper S.84-6 - Women's Studies 

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

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board 

of Governors, as set forth in S.84-6, the proposed 

Changes to list of lower division courses for a minor 

in Women's Studies." 

Ouestion was called, and a vote taken. 

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MOTION CARRIED. 

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Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of December 13, 1983 

the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved the proposed 

Change of prerequisite - W.S. 400-5 - Advanced Women's Studies 

W.S. 401-5 - Research Project 

ii)

Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board 

a) Paper S.84-7 - Early Admission 

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

"That the Early Admission be deleted from the Calendar 

as a special category of admission with effect from 

January 1985" 

N. Heath, Director of Admissions, was in attendance in support of the 

proposal but was not called upon to provide additional information. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

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MOTION CARRIED. 

.bl Paper s.84-8 - Admission from B.C. Independent Schools 

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

"That, provided that the B.C. Ministry of Education makes 

its examinations available, applicants from Group 1 and 

non-funded independent secondary schools in British Columbia 

be expected to sit examinations in those Grade 12 courses 

used to fulfill University entrance requirements, including 

secondary school graduation. These examination results 

would be counted in the final grades to the same extent as 

if the applicant were attending a public secondary school. 

That this change be effective for courses completed in 

Summer 1984 or at such time as the examinations become avail- 

able to students of B.C. independent secondary schools." 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

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MOTION CARRIED. 

iii) 

Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules 

a), Paper S.84-9 - Proposed Disclaimer Statements in Calendar 

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

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board 

of Governors inclusion in the University calendar of the 

following disclaimer statements: 

1. Changes and Corrections 

This calendar is printed to provide students and others 

interested in Simon Fraser with information about Simon 

Fraser University. The University considers this calendar 

to be accurate as of the time of its printing. In the 

event of errors in the calendars. the actual courses, 

curricula, policies, procedures and regulations and require- 

ments in effect will prevail over the provisions printed in 

the calendar. In addition, the policies, procedures, 

programs, regulations and requirements are constantly being 

reviewed and revised. Any such revision may be made by 

Simon Fraser University without notice and shall take effect 

at the time of the revision unless a later date is specified 

when the revision is adopted. Simon Fraser University will 

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endeavour to give the University community as much notice 

of the revision as it considers the circumstances permit, 

and will endeavour to incorporate the revision in the 

next printing of the Calendar. Revisions include additions, 

cancellations and deletions as well as changes. 

2.

Revisions of Curricula and Academic Policies 

Simon Fraser University constantly reviews its academic policies, 

programs, courses and curricula and the requirements in connection 

with them. It reserves the right to add to, delete, cancel and 

change any of these effective on the date the decision to do so 

is made or on such later date as specified at the time the decision 

is made. No notice of the decision need be given, but Simon Fraser 

University will endeavour to give the University community as much 

notice of the decision as it considers the circumstances permit 

and will endeavour to have the next printing of its calendar 

reflect the decision. 

3.

Change of Instructor, Day, Time 

Information concerning the day, time, place and instructor for 

courses is provided each semester in the publication "Pre- 

registration Handbook and Timetable". Simon Fraser University 

reserves the right to make changes in these arrangements without 

notice although the University will endeavour to inform students 

affected by such changes. 

4.

Class Interruption 

Simon Fraser University makes reasonable efforts to ensure that 

its classes and courses of instruction proceed on a regular basis 

and without interruption. Faculty have certain discretion to 

cancel or change the timetable for their classes; they will 

endeavour to give reasonable notice of any cancellation or change. 

Simon Fraser University will not be responsible for cancellation 

or change of any class. Neither will Simon Fraser University be 

responsible for the interruption or termination of any class or 

course of instruction which results from fire, riot, labour 

disruption or any other event which occurs despite the University's 

efforts, or for failure to give notice of the interruption or 

termination. 

5.

Enrolment Limitations (as in current Calendar) 

The University reserves the right to limit enrolment when it 

deems the facilities and resources available to it are not 

adequate to provide for additional students." 

Changes suggested by J. Munro to Item #5 were accepted as friendly 

amendments, thus resulting in Item #5 reading. as follows: 

"Simon Fraser University reserves the right to limit enrolment 

generally or in any course, program, department or faculty 

when it deems the facilities and resources available to it are 

not adequate to provide for additional students" 

The Chairman indicated that the purpose of the disclaimer statements 

is to provide a degree of fairness to the reader by making intentions clear 

so that there is not expectation of unstatedguarantees, as well as to 

legally protect the liability of the University. He pointed out that such 

disclaimer statements are characteristic of institutions across the world. 

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Referring to Item 

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N. Swartz wished clarification of the intent of 

the paragraph and wondered if it was designed to allow the University not 

to refund fees in the event of its being unable to deliver service. 

J. Munro pointed out that in the past when the 

to deliver instruction it has been the practice to 

this statement was meant to protect the University 

involving suit for damagesand was not intended to 

fee refund. Discussion followed in this regard wi 

being expressed. 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

University was unable 

refund fees and that 

from legal action 

address the issue of 

th a variety of opinions 

MOTION CARRIED. 

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REPORTS FROM FACULTIES 

There were no reports from Faculties. 

7.

OTHER BUSINESS 

There was no other business. 

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NOTICES OF MOTION 

There were no notices of motion. 

9.

INFORMATION 

The next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, February 

6, 1986. 

At 8:15 p.m., the Assembly moved directly into Closed Session. 

H. M. Evans, 

Secretary. 