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Following are the results of recent student elections to Senate and to the
Board of Governors:
SENATE
By-election of four students (one of whom must be from the Faculty of
Engineering Science): to fill existing vacancies for terms of office from date
of election to May 31, 1984:
Elected by acclamation:
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R. BRUSKIEW.ICH.
R. GAWLICK
N. GRANT
C. PAGE
The above-named newly elected Senators were welcomed to Senate by the
Chairman.
Regular election of twelve students, with at least one representative of
each Faculty, for terms of office from June 1, 1984 to May 31, 1985.
Ballots Cast ?
870
Ballots Spoiled 18
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Individual totals:
Camp
382
Chin
320
Dalby
358
Dixon-Warren
255
Flynn
355
Gawlick
203
Grant
255
Julian
315
Noonan
335
Page
349
Sommers
313
Stewart
278
Tay
260
Tham
284
Zeller
407
The following were elected (in numerical ranking within Faculty) for terms
of office from June 1, 1984 to May 31, 1985:
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C. CAMP
S. DALBY
G. M. FLYNN
C. PAGE
P. JULIAN
Business
AdxñIñi'stration: P. ZELLER
M. NOONAN
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K.C. CHIN
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H. McALLISTER (Acclamation)
Engineering
Science: ?
R. BRUSKIEWICH (Acclamation)
Interdisciplinary
Studies:
B. P. ARCHER
(Acclamation)
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Science:
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R. STEWART
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Election of two full-time students to the Board of Governors for terms of
office from June 1, 1984 to May 31, 1985:
Ballots Cast ?
849
Ballots Spoiled 13
Individual totals:
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Dowd
332
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Grant
119
Isobe
191
Sommers
237
Stewart.
411
Williams
286
Two individuals receiving the highest numbers
of votes and declared elected:
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P. G. STEWART
S. M. DOWD
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1.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The Agenda was approved as distributed.
2.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the Open Session of February 6, 1984 were approved as
distributed.
3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
In response to the request for documentation on visa students and
related SCAP papers, the Chairman indicated that this material will be
provided when the proposal on program level quotas is presented to Senate
for consideration.
4. REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN
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Senate was informed that the President was absent due to his attendance
at meetings of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
in Montreal.
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The Chairman reported that although the budget is now known, final confirma-
tion of the exact grant reduction has not yet been received although it is
expected it will be In the area of five percent and reference was made to
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the recent letter from the President to the university community outlining
Simon Fraser's planned response to that reduction.
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Senate was informed that William M. Hamilton had been elected by acclamation
as Chancellor of Simon Fraser University for a
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-three-year term of office
commencing June 15, 1984. W. Hamilton holds an honorary degree from SFU
and, for many years, had been a member of the Board of Governors as well as
a previous member of Senate.
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5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
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i) SENATE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
a) Paper
S.84-17 -
Elections
Elections to fill vacancies on a number of Senate Committees were
conducted, the results of which follow.
Senate Committee on Academic Planning (SCAP)/Senate Committee on University
Budget (SCUB)
One Student Senator to replace R.N.D. Bennett for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1985.
Ballots Cast:
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36
Ballots Spoiled: -
Individual totals: ?
Noonan ?
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Tham
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Individual receiving the higher number of
votes and declared elected:
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M. NOONAN
Senate Committee on Agenda and Rules (SCAR).
One Senator at large to replace C. OtFallon for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1985.
Elected by acclamation:
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M.D. HARRIS
Senate Committee on Continuing Studies (SCCS)
One Student Senator to replace C. O'Fallon for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1984.
No Nominations Received
Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees (.SCHD)
One Student Senator to replace S. Kristen for no specified term of office.
No Nominations Received
Senate Library Committee (SLC)/Library Penalties Appeal Committee (LPAC)
One Student Senator to replace R.N.D. Bennett for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1984.
Elected by acclamation:
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H. A. THAN
Senate Nominating Committee (SNC)
One Student Senator to replace R.N.D. Bennett for balance term of office,
from date of election to September 30, 1984.
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No Nominations Received
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Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board (SUAB)
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Two Student Senators to replace R.N.D. Bennett and K. Clark for balance
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terms of office, from date of election to September 30, 1984.
Ballots Cast:
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35
Ballots Spoiled:
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3
Individual totals:
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Noonan ?
24
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28
Tham
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12
Two individuals receiving the highest
numbers of votes and declared elected:
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C. PAGE
M.
NOONAN
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies (SCUS)
Three Student Senator Alternates to replace K. Clark, C. O'Fallon and
S. Kristen for no specified term of office.
Elected by acclamation:
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N. FINBERG
N.
GRANT
Since only two nominations were received, one position remains vacant.
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ii).
SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
a) Paper S.84-18 - History
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.84-18,
the proposed
New course - HIST 402-3 -. Progress and Decline:
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Ideas and Realities"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED.
bi. Paper S.84-19 - Humanities
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.84-19,
the proposed
New course - HUM. 303-3 - The Latin Humanist
Tradition"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED.
Subject to approval of the course by Senate and the Board of
Governors the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies approved
waiver of the normal two-semester time lag requirement to permit
first offering in Fall 84-3.
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c)
Paper 5.84-20 - Faculty of Education
SMoved by J.W.G. Ivany, seconded by A.C. Kazepides,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.84-20, the
proposed
Changes to the Minor in Learning Disabilities"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED.
d)
Paper S.84-21 - Final Exam Scheduling
Moved by T. Calvert, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in S.84-21, the
proposals
i). To provide for a two-day break (Saturday, Sunday)
between end of classes and the beginning of the exam
period by shortening the exam period to twelve days.
[This will eliminate the first day (usually Saturday)
from the exam period. Normally exams will end on Friday
(day eleven of the exam period two weeks after the end of
classes)]
ii)
To increase the number of time slots per day for exams
from three to four.
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[This is required to produce a generally conflict free
exam schedule. The proposed start time for exams are
0830
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1200, 1530, 1900]
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Exams will be scheduled on Friday and Saturday evenings,
if required.
[These items will provide 33 time slots for day exams (11 x 3)
and 11 time slots for evening exams. This number of slots is
required to minimize timetable conflict problems].
iii)
That in-class final exams are not to be held before the
beginning of the examination period.
iv)
That take-home final examinations may be assigned before
the start of the examination period, at as early as is reason-
able, but their return cannot be required until the commence-
ment of the examination period."
Attention was drawn to the general background information and intent set
forth in the transmittal memorandum. (Aspects of basic class scheduling are
going forward from SCUS as a separate issue to Faculties for comments).
It was made clear the Student Society supports the proposals. Clarifica-
tion was requested as to what classified a "final" examination and the Secretary
provided brief background information and definition.
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Speaking in favour of the motion, K. Rieckhoff expressed belief that the
proposal was long overdue and went a long way in helping to ensure that
instruction time will be used for instruction, exams will be held during the
formal exam period and that there will be a reasonable break between the end of
teaching and the beginning of exams.
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In reply to concerns with regard to students writing three or four exams
in one day and whether or not there was any formal course of appeal in such
situatIons, Senate was assured that the administration would undertake all
efforts to ensure that no student would be required to write four exams in one
day and that the Registrar's Office will undertake to keep at a minimum the
number of cases requiring three examinations on one day.
D. McDonald referred to the possibility of scheduling some evening exams
on Saturday and of joint examinations in some cases for day and evening groups.
K. Rieckhoff observed that there was no assurance that an evening student
necessarily could be available during the day on Saturday and the Chairman noted
the new provisions for examinations on Friday and Saturday evenings if needed.
The Secretary indicated that there had been discussion at SCUS and that on this
topic his. office would be talking further, particularly with the Faculty of
Business Administration and the Faculty of Education relative to some of these
proposals.
T. Calvert indicated support for the proposal as a reasonable compromise,
that it should be tried and if adjustments are required they should be based on
experience. He intends to look in his Faculty at basic clash scheduling items.
R. Brüskiewich suggested that there be inclusion of a statement in the
Calendar relative to examination conflicts and the requirement of no more than
three exams in a day. A statement may also be placed on the exam timetable.
R. Brown expressed concern that the working of Item iii appeared to weaken
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some present regulations, was open to a variety of interpretations and requested
clarification as to the intent. J. Munro indicated that it was not intended to
change or weaken present policy but rather to give more direct emphasis and
visibility to the items involved. Dropping of the phrase "in-class" in Item iii
might render that item clearer.
Discussion ensued with a variety of opinions and suggestions being expressed
as to possible alternatives. A. Wotherspoon moved that the proposal be referred
back. to SCUS for further consideration; there was no seconder.
Question was called on the main motion,
and a vote was taken.
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MOTION CARRIED.
iii) SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC PLANNING/SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE
STUDIES
a) Paper S.84-22 - Extended Studies Diploma - Ethnic Relations
Moved by R. Brown, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the
Board of Governors, as set forth in S.84-22, the
proposed program Extended Studies Diploma - Ethnic
Relations"
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Given current financial restraints and the fact that PACUP was in the
process of developing a statement on mission and academic planning priorities,
R. Stewart opposed the motion on the grounds that consideration of new programs
should be postponed until such time as PACUP comes forward with a proposal
for the long-term planning and development of the university. Senate could
then evaluate more clearly whether or not proposed programs are needed and
in the best interest of the University.
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K. Rieckhoff stressed the fact that this proposal would not cost the ?
University any additional money or resources since it was entirely consistent
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on regularly offered existing courses and that it simply identified a coherent
academic area which could be offered as 'a package to interested students.
R. Brown expressed belief that this kind of creative use of
existing curriculum should be
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encouraged in times like this and indicated
full support for the motion.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED.
iv) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE GRADUATE STUDIES COMMITTEE
a)
Paper S.84-23 - Mathematics
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.84-23,
the proposed new graduate courses:
MATH 850-4 Numerical Linear Algebra
MATH 851-4 Numerical Solution of Ordinary
Differential Equations
MATH 852-4 Selected Topics in Numerical Analysis"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED.
b)
Paper S.84-24 - Approval of Credit For Short Courses sponsored
by the Western Canadian Deans of Graduate Studies
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by N. Grant,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, as set forth in S.84-24,
the following motion:
'That the specialist Short Courses
sponsored by the Western Canadian Deans
of Graduate Studies carry one semester
hour of credit' "
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED.
6.
REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports from Faculties.
7.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
8. NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
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INFORMATION
The next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday,
April 2, 1984.
At 8:00 p.m. the assembly took a brief recess prior to moving into Closed Session.
H. M. Evans,
