DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE 

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF 

SII

V

XJN FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD ? 

MONDAY, JULY 

9, 1984,

KLAUS RIECKUOFF HAIL, 7:00 P.M. 

OPEN SESSION 

Present: Sajwell, W.G., Chairman 

Archer, B.          

Absent: Cleveland, W.L. 

Barrow, R.              

D'Auria, J.M. 

Basham, G.              

Dobb, T.C. 

Berggren, J.L.            

Fellman, M. 

Brown, R.C.             

George, D.A. 

Bruskiewich, R.           

Hamilton, W.M. 

Calvert, T.W.            

Kimball, M. 

Camp, C.               

McAllister, H. 

Cavers, J.K.             

Noonan, M. 

Chin, K. C. 

Cochran, J.F. 

Crawford, C.B.        

In attendance: 

Dalby, S.               

Blaney, J.P. 

Dickinson, J.            

Heath, N. 

Flynn, G. 

Graham, G.A.C. 

Hoegg, J.L. 

Hoiweg, B. 

Hoyt, G.C. 

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Kameda, T. 

Kazepides, A.C. 

MacPherson, A. 

McDonald, D. 

McGeer, B.T. 

Munro, J.M. 

Nielsen, V. 

Okuda, K. 

Page, C. 

Pinfield, L.T. 

Rieckhoff, K.E. 

Ross, J. 

Stewart, R. 

Strate, G. 

Swartz, N.M. 

Tuirunan, J., representing J.W.G. Ivary 

Warsh, M. I. 

Webster, J.M. 

Weinberg, H. 

Wells, E.J. 

Wideen, M.F. 

Zeller, P. 

Evans, H.M., Secretary 

Grant, B., Recording Secretary 

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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 May 14, 

1984

were approved as distributed. 

3.

BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 

There was no business arising. 

4.

REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN 

a) The Chairman reported the approval by the Board of Governors of two new 

appointments to the University; that of a new Registrar, Mr. Ron Heath, to begin 

office September 1, 

19814

and the appointment of George Ivariy as Vice-President 

Academic, effective September 1, 

1984.

The Chairman wished to acknowledge and 

express appreciation to J. Munro for the dedication, talent, integrity and 

thoroughness which he brought to this position during his term of office as 

Vice-President Academic. 

b)

The Chairman reported that the Board of Governors had ratified the salary 

settlement which faculty members had approved. He felt this action by faculty showed 

an unparallelled level of institutional citizenship and concern for colleagues, job 

security and for the current econcinic environment and indicated his canmi1nent to the 

restoration of faculty salaries to the level of national canpetiveness at the 

earliest manent possible. 

c)

Following review of files regarding tenure and pranotion, the Chairman wished 

to express how deeply impressed he was with the high level of quality that canes 

through time and time again in terms of the files, the resumes and the letters of 

reference. 

d)

The Chairman reported that he had written a letter to the former Prime 

Minister suggesting to him that should he find a return to academic life attractive 

Simon Fraser University would certainly be interested. 

e)

As a result of infOrmation that the national political leaders might be 

looking for an academic forum in which to hold a debate, a cable had be sent under 

the signatures of the Chairman of the 

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Board of Governors, the President of the 

S}U Faculty Association and the President of SFIJ to E. Broadbent, B. Mulroney and J. 

Turner inviting them to participate in a public forum to discuss issues of national 

concern. It was suggested that the meeting take place on the SPU campus prior to the 

end of the Sumner semester 3 August 

1984.

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5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE S 

i) Senate Ncminat!B5 Canmittee 

i) Paper 

8.84-38 -

Elections 

Following are the results of elections to fill vacancies on a number of 

Senate Camnittees: 

Senate Carinittee on 

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SCAP)/Seriate Camnittee on Un.tversi 

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One Senator at-large to replace W. Leiss for balance term of office, fran date of 

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election to September 

30, 1984.

Elected by acclamation: J. Dickinson 

One Lay Member Senator to replace M.J. Overholt for balance term of office, fran date 

of election to September 

30, 1984.

Ballots cast: ? 

37

Ballots spoiled: 7 

Individual totals: Basham 

Hoiweg 17 

Individual receiving the higher 

number of votes and declared elected: 

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B.A. Hoiweg 

One Student Senator to replace A.J. Wotherspoon for balance tern of office, from date 

of election to September 

30, 1984.

Elected by acclamation: B. Archer 

Senate Canmittee on Agenda and Rules (SCAR) 

One Senator at-large to replace M.D. Harris for balance term of office, f ran date of 

election to September 

30, 1985.

Elected by acclamation: E.J. Wells 

One Student Senator to replace A.J. Wotherspoon for balance tern of office, fran date 

of election to September 

30, 1985.

Elected by acclamation: G. Flynn 

Senate Camnittee on Continuing Studies (SCCS) 

Two Senators at-large to replace L.M. Prock and E.W. Banister for balance term of 

office, fran date of election to September 

30, 1985.

Elected by acclamation: R. Barrow 

G.A.C. Graham 

One Lay Member Senator to replace S.D. Carter for balance tern of office, fran date 

of election to September 

30, 1985.

Elected by acclamation: M. Warsh 

One Student Senator Alternate to replace H.A. Tham for balance tern of office, fran 

date of election to September 30, 

1984.

Ballots cast: 

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Ballots spoiled: 12 

Individual totals: Dalby 

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16

McAllister 11 

Individual receiving the higher number 

of votes and declared elected: 

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S. Dalby 

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Senate Carinittee on Honorary Degrees (SCuD) 

One Lay Member Senator to replace M.J. Overholt for no specified term of office. 

Elected by acclamation: B.A. Hoiweg 

One Student Senator to replace S. Kristen for no specified term of office. 

Elected by acclamation: S. Dalby 

Senate Library Canmittee (SLC)/Library Penalties Appeal Canmittee (LPAC) 

One Student Senator and one Student Senator Alternate to replace H.A. Tham and A.J. 

Wotherspoon respectively for balance term of office, fran date of election to 

September 30, 1984. 

Elected by acclamation: K.C. Chin 

H. McAllister (Alternate) 

Senate Naninating Camnittee (SNC) 

Two Senators at-large to replace W. Leiss and C. Jones respectively for balance terms 

of office, f ran date of election to September 30, 1984. 

Elected by acclamation: J. Dickinson 

G.A.C. Graham 

One Student Senator Alternate to replace A.J. Wotherspoon for balance term of office, 

fran date of election to September 30,19814. 

No Nominations Received 

Senate Camnittee on Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries (SCSAB) 

One Lay Member Senator to fill existing vacancy for balance term of office, fran date 

of election to September 30, 1984. 

Elected by acclamation: M. Warsh 

Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board (SUAB) 

One Student Senator Alternate to replace S. Rositch for balance term of office, f ran 

date of election to September 30, 1984. 

Elected by acclamation: C. Camp 

Senate Appeals Board (SAB) 

One Faculty Senator Alternate to replace B. Schachter fran date of election for no 

specified term of office. 

Elected by acclamation: J. Ross 

Senate Carinittee on Undergraduate Studies (SCUS) 

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One Lay Member Senator to replace S.D. Carter for no specified term of office. 

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Elected by acclamation: G.D. Basham 

Four Student Senator Alternates to replace J. Ayala, N. Finberg, H.A. Tham and N. 

Grant for no specified term of office. 

Ballots cast: 

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39

Ballots spoiled: 12 

Individual totals: 

Bruskiewich 20 

Chin     

22

Flynn    

22

McAllister 

25

Zeller    

19

Four individuals receiving the highest 

number of votes and declared elected: ? 

H. McAllister 

K.C. Chin 

G. Flynn 

R. Bruskiewich 

ii) Senate Committee on Academic Planning/Senate Caiimittee on Conti 

a) Paper 

S.84-39 - 

Proposed School for Liberal and Professional Studies 

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Moved by J. Munro, seconded by H. Brown, 

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board 

of Governors, as set forth in S. 

-39, 

the proposed 

School for Liberal and Professional Studies" 

J. Blaney, former Dean of Continuing Studies, was in attendance in support of 

the proposal and was seated to participate in discussion. 

J. Munro introduced the paper by indicating that the proposal provides a means 

for more effective marketing of the non-credit programs which the University offers 

and the new name is intended to attract both instructors and students and give a 

higher level of visibility and prestige to the university's non-credit program 

activities. 

Speaking in opposition, K. Rieckhoff noted that the arguments presented in 

support of the proposal were not very convincing and since the University was in the 

process of detennining Its priorities, he felt expansion in this area was not 

appropriate until the review of the PACCUP catinittee was canpiete and goals and 

priorities for the University were defined. 

In reply, J. Munro expressed belief that the area of non-credit programming 

would continue to be an important priority in the University and that this proposal 

enabled the University to do more non-credit programming with less money. 

R. Brown indicated that the budget for non-credit activities for the University 

in general had been severely reduced over the past two years and if Continuing 

Studies wished to continue its level of operation as previously maintained It was 

absolutely crucial to provide .a suitable vehicle to raise funds. It was pointed out 

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that appointments of Faculty, Associates, etc. had to be made in the normal way

through departments and deans so there was a guarantee to provide academic quality

and yet the proposal encouraged Continuing Studies, and the new School, to be able to

fund itself.

R. Stewart argued that consideration of the proposal should be postponed until

canpietion of the PACCUP review which would determine academic planning priorities

and goals for the University and this could then be better evaluated in a larger

context. The University was planning a major downtown concept and objection was made

to the fact that one step out of a possible three program initiatives was being

considered. He felt consideration should be made in the context of all the proposed

programs. Further objection was made to the .cczimiittee route which the proposal had

taken, i.e.

the Downtown Planning Caxinittee had not been consulted prior to the

proposal going to SCAP.

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

"That the proposal be referred to the Senate Carunittee on

Academic Planning"

At the request of the Chair, J. Blaney provided background information with

regard to the committee route which the proposal had taken and indicated his belief

that the proposal had received sufficient consideration and approval, including such

fran the Downtown Campus Planning Caiunittee.

Although not particularly concerned with respect to the route by which the

proposal took, L. Pinfield spoke in favour of the referral motion because he felt the

proposal lacked concrete and specific statements and suggested referral should be

with a specific request for further detailed information as to exactly what is being

prescribed for approval.

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

MOTION '10 REFER FAILED

Considerable discussion ensued in which a variety of opinions were expressed.

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

MOTION CARRIED

iii) Senate Caiirnittee on Academic Planning/Senate Graduate Studies

Canmittee

a) Paper

5.8

4-40 - Sociology/Anthropology

Moved by J. Webster, seconded by A. Kazepides,

"That Senate approve and recatimend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in 5.84-40,

the proposed curriculum

changes to the Graduate Program in the Department of Sociology

and Anthropology, including:

(1) The reduction of M.A. course requirements:

FROM: a minimum of 6 courses (2 of which may be readings

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courses) 

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a minimum of 

courses (1 of which may be a readings 

course, and one 

of which must be the proposed Research Design Seminar (S.A. 

857-5)

(2)

The introduction of a new Graduate Seminar in Sociology and 

Anthropology (S.A. 

8 1 40-2/S.A.841-0)

that all M.A. and Ph.D. 

students will normally be required to enrol in each semester that 

the course is offered (i.e. Spring and Fall semesters each year). 

Credit for S.A. 

840-2/8141-0 will

not constitute part of the 

minimum course credit requirements for the M.A. or Ph.D. degrees. 

Grading for S.A. 

840-2/8

1-0

will be restricted to 

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U). 

(3)

The introduction of the stipulation that the minimum four 

courses required of Ph.D. students may include one readings 

course and must include the proposed Research Design Seminar 

(S.A. 

857-5).

(Li)

The retitling of the canprehensive examination required at 

the doctoral level as a qualifying examination (which must still 

be canpieted before the student proceeds to work on the thesis 

prospectus). 

(5)

The dele 

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calendar: 

S.A. 

808

S. A. 810

S. A. 

815

S. A. 819

S. A. 822

S.A. 

831

S. A. 855

S.A. 

869

S. A. 

89'4

S.A. 

895

ion of the following courses from the graduate 

Sociology of Industrial Societies 

Urban Studies 

Sociology of Knowledge 

Social Stratification 

Sociology of Religion 

Family and Kinship Systems 

Methodological Issues 

Myth, Ritual and Symbolism 

Master's Seminar 

Doctoral Seminar 

(6)

The addition of the following new courses to the graduate 

curriculum: 

S.A. 80-2/8 1

41-0 (S/U)

Graduate Seminar 

S.A. 857-5

Research Design Seminar 

S.A. 882-5

Selected Problems in Sociological Analysis 

S.A. 88

4-5

Selected Problems in Anthropological Analysis 

S.A. 

886-5

Selected Problems in Social Analysis" 

Question was called, and a vote taken. 

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MMON CARRIED 

iv) Senate Graduate Studies Carinittee 

a) Paper 

S.814-41 -

Kinesiology 

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

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"That Senate approve and recanmend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in

S.84-41, the proposed new graduate

courses:

KIN. 810-3

Seminar in Exercise Biochemistry

KIN. 826-3

Motor Control: ABeha.vioural Perspective"

Question was called, and a vote taken.

MOTION

CARRIED

b) Paper

S.84-42 - Biological .Sciences

Moved by J. Webster, seconded by K.

Rieckhoff,

"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of

Governors, as set forth in

S.84-42,

the proposed new graduate

course:

BISC

817-3

Social Insects"

Question was called, and a vote taken. ?

MOTION CARRIED

c) Paper

S.84-43 - Graduate Studies General Regulations

Moved by J. Webster, seconded by J. Tuinman,

ttIflf Senate approve and reccimiend approval to the Board of

Governors,

set forth in

S.84-43,

the following change in the

General Regulations for Graduate Studies as 1.9.1(d): 'In those

examinations in which an External Examiner is included, the

External Examiner shall have qualifications at a level

appropriate to full participation at a Master's Degree

examination"

Rieckhoff expressed concern about the implication of having a statement of

this kind in the Calendar and pointed out that a written regulation was not required

since the Dean already had the necessary authority in this area.

J. Webster explained that problems have arisen in the past because of the lack

of regulations and he felt that a specific regulation would be useful in supporting

the Dean's position when necessary.

Brief discussion followed and sane concerns were expressed with regard to the

proposed wording. It was suggested that the never/seconder might accept withdrawal

of the paper and, as there was no objection fran the Assembly, the paper was

withdrawn by the Dean of Graduate Studies for revision.

v) Senate Carmittee on Academic Discipline

a) Paper S.84-44 - Report

The Report of the Senate Ccznrnittee on Academic Discipline was presented to

Senate for information.

In reply to an inquiry as to whether or not a report of the actions taken either

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by the President or the Senate Caiinittee on Academic Discipline was sent back to the 

. department(s) involved, M. Wideen, Chairman of the Caunittee, indicated that 

departments had been notified of the disposition of all four cases referred to in the 

Report. 

T. Calvert expressed concern about the current regulations which he felt did not 

operate very well and indicated his hope that the new Vice-President Academic would 

initiate a review of the current policies. 

J. Munro explained that the policies were originally developed by an ad hoc 

Senate ccinmittee and he felt they should be reviewed in the same way. The Chairman 

indicated that it would appropriate if a proposal were put before the Senate 

Cczrimittee on Agenda and Rules for consideration and presentation to Senate. 

vi)

Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board 

a) Paper S. 84-45 - Annual Report 

The Annual Report of the Senate Undergraduate Admissions Board was presented to 

Senate for information. 

In reply to an inquiry fran C. Crawford regarding the acceptance of transfer 

credits from Coquitlam College, J. Munro provided brief background information on the 

College, explained generally how decisions are made with regard to transfer credits, 

and indicated that approval Is given for a trial period in which the academic 

performance of students who have entered fran Coquitlam College are reviewed before 

extending the recognition further. 

vii) 

Senate Appeals Board 

a) Paper S.84- 

1 46 - Annual Report 

The Annual Report of the Senate Appeals Board was presented to Senate for 

information. N. Heath, Director. of Admissions, was seated in order to respond to 

questions. 

In reply to an inquiry from K. Rieckhoff about what appeared to be a high 

percentage of sustained appeals, N. Heath explained that appeals are carefully 

screened and that a large number are not submitted to SAB but handled directly by 

himself and therefore he did not feel that the ratio was out of line. 

K. Okuda expressed a concern about the policy of retroactive withdrawal in 

general and noted that the question Itself should perhaps be reconsidered. 

6.

REPORTS OF FACULTIES 

There were no reports f ran Faculties. 

7.

OTHER BUSINESS 

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a) Paper S.8-47 - Dean of Continuing Studies Search Caniilttee 

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

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"That Senate approve the selection procedures and terms of

reference established by the Board of Governors for the Dean of

Continuing Studies Search Caxinittee"

K. Rieckhoff wished to draw Senate's attention to the introduction in this

proposal of two new concepts which past search committees did not contain; that of

the inclusion of two outsiders "students" and the fact that these "students" are not

selected by the body they represent,

i.e.

the Student Society.

The Chairman reported, for the information of Senate, that cavrniriication had

been received fran the President of the Student Society raising the same concerns.

H. Weinberg noted that the canposition of the canmittee appeared to by-pass the

electoral process which is caimn in other Dean's search canmittees. J. Munro

explained that attempt has been made to provide representation to persons who have an

interest in the selection of a Dean of Continuing Studies and also have sane

expertise to bring to bear on that selection. He therefore felt the electoral process

would not contribute much to this particular kind of search canmittee.

G. Flynn expressed concern that the proposed canposition of the canmittee would

not necessarily include student representation.

Amendment moved by G.

Flynn,

seconded by R. Stewart,

"That the conditions of item

be amended to read "Appointed by

the President fran of a list of no more than 10 persons submitted

by the Student Society"

N. Swartz inquired with respect to Senate's right to make amendments to this

motion. The Secretary advised that there is provision for twin veto and that as the

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

reject; however It is proper for Senate to indicate its concerns to the Board and to

indicate the changes which Senate would make if accepted by the Board. This is

usually achieved by dealing with a copy of the paper through amendments. Senate was

also informed that should amendments be passed and subsequently approved by the

Board, there would be agreement between the two bodies and the item would not be

brought back to Senate for implementation.

Considerable debate followed.

An amendment to the amendment was proposed by J. Tuirmian, seconded by R. Barrow,

"That the conditions of Item #5 be amended to read 'One student appointed by the

President fran a list of five persons submitted by the Student Society and one

Community Person appointed by the President from a list of five persons submitted by

the Continuing Studies Program Directors in consultation with the Alumni

Association"

The amendment to the amendment was substantively different in spirit Iran the

original amendment and was ruled out of order. J • Tuirnnan indicated intent to move a

new amendment should the original amendment fall.

Question was called on the original amendment, and a vote taken.

AMENDMENT FAILED.

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An amendment on the same section was moved by J. Tuinman, seconded by G Strate, 

"That the conditions of Item #5 be amended to read "(i) One 

student - appointed by the President from a list of no more than 

five persons submitted by the Student SOciety; (ii) and one 

cczanunity person - from a list of no more than five persons 

submitted by the Continuing Studies Program Directors in 

consultation with the Alumni Association" 

The Chair indicated intent to call the question on the amendment. R. Stewart 

challenged the decision of the Chair and a vote was taken on the challenge. The 

decision of the Chair sustained. 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

Discussion followed with respect to what was meant by consultation with the 

Alumni Association and the difficulties associated with this suggestion were pointed 

out. 

• Further amendment to the motion as amended was moved by R. Bruskiewich, seconded 

by R. Stewart, 

"That the conditions of Item #5 read (i) one student - appointed 

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by the President from a list of no more than five persons 

submitted by the Student Society and (ii) one community person - 

from a list of no more than five persons submitted by the 

executive of the Alumni Association" 

Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken. 

AMENDMENT CARRIED. 

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

MOTION AS AMENDED 

CARRIED 

b) Retirement of H.M. Evans 

K. Rieckhoff requested that the following statement form part of the record: 

"Mr. Chairman: 

Sane of us are - and the rest of us shortly will be - painfully aware that 

tonight is the last Senate meeting with our much beloved and universally respected 

Secretary Harry M. Evans at your side. 

This meeting would have to extend way beyond its set time limits if I were to 

catalogue all of Harry's merits and all his contributions to SPU in general and to 

this body, the Senate of SPJ in particular. I shall, therefore, restrict myself to                                      

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the following 

Harry has 

observation. 

been SPU' s third Registrar and the 2nd Secretary of Senate. He came 

to SFU in 

1968

and in the 

years since that time he has successfully shepherded a 

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succession of Presidents of the Regular, the Acting, and the regularly acting variety 

through the procedural Jungle of Senate Regulations and University Acts and done the 

same for the innumerable Chairs of a large number of Senate and University 

Committees, standing and ad-hoc, active and not-so-active. 

Harry has done all this and much more throughout these 16 years with consummate 

skill and tact, as well as with unending patience. His successors will have no easy 

task to measure up to the standards of performance to which we have become 

accustomed. All of us owe a lot to Harry and thus, as a token of our gx'atitutde to 

and affection for Harry I make the following motion: 

Moved by Klaus E. RieckhOff and seconded by Valerie Nielsen: 

That the Senate of Simon Fraser University express for the 

record its profound appreciation of and sincere ththks to Harry 

M Evans for the superb dedication, competence, and integrity 

with which he has served this Senate and this Univer8ity for the 

past 16 years. 

Furthermore, this Senate wishes Harry M. Evans the very best 

for his forthcoming retirement. May the pleasures of the caning 

years be compensation and reward for the often onerous and heavy 

burdens he has in these past years carried with us and often for 

us. ' 

Senate expressed its unanimous recognition by a prolonged standing applause. 

8.

NOTICES 

There 

OF

were 

MOTION 

no notices 

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of motion. 

9.

INFORMATION 

The next regular meeting of Senate Is scheduled for Monday, August 13, 

1984.

At

9:45

p.m. the Assembly moved directly into Closed Session. 

H. M. Evans, 

Secretary. 