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DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
ON MONDAY, MAY 13, 1985, KLAUS RIECKHOFF HALL, 7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: Saywell, W.G., Chairman
Archer, B.
Barrow, R.
Berggren, J.L.
Berggren, T.M.
Blackman, A.R.
Brown, R.C.
Calvert, T.W.
Cavers, J.K.
Chin, K.C.
Chiuh, K.T.V.
Cleveland, W.L.
Cochran, J.F.
Crawford, C.B.
Dalby, S.
D'Auria, J.M.
Dickinson, J.
Flynn, G.
George, D.A.
Graham, G.A.C.
Hoegg, J.L.
Hoyt, G.C.
Ivany, J.W.G.
Kameda, T.
Kazepides, A.C.
MacPherson, A.
McGeer, B.T.
Nielsen, V.
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Pinfleld, L.T.
Okuda, K.
Rieckhoff, K.E.
Ross, J.
Strate, G.
Swartz, N.M.
Tham, H.A.
Tuininan, J.J.
War8h, M.I.
Webster, J.M.
Weinberg, H.
Wells, E.J.
Wideen, M.F.
Zeller, P.
Absent:
•Basham, G.
Dobb, T.C.
Hamilton, W.M.
Hoiweg, B.A.
Kimball, M.
McAllister, H.
McDonald, D.
MeKinlay, J.D.
Noonan, M.
Scott,
I.M.
Heath, W.R., 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 of the Open Session of March
4, 1985
Following an amendment to add the name of K. Rieckhoff to the list of
Senators present at the last meeting, the Minutes were approved.
3.
Business Arising from the Minutes
There was no business arising from the Minutes.
4. Report of the Chairman
a) Following are the results of recent elections to Senate and to the
Board of Governors.
SENATE
Election of two full-time faculty members by and from the Faculty of
Applied Sciences. The individual receiving the higher number of votes will
be declared elected for the longer term of office; the runner-up will be
declared elected for the shorter term of office.
Ballots cast:
41
Ballots Spoiled:
2
Individual totals:
Cercone, N.
24
Goodman, D.
15
N. Cercone elected for a three year term of office, from Sept. 1,
1985
to
May
31, 1988.
D. Goodman elected for a two year term of office, from Sept. 1,
1985
to May
31, 1987.
Election of one full-time faculty member by and from the Faculty of
Business Administration for three year term of office, from September 1,
1985
to May
31, 1988.
Elected by acclamation: C. E. Love
Election of nine full-time faculty members by and from Joint Faculty:
Ballots Cast:
317
Ballots Spoiled:
3
Individual totals: Bartlett, B.
94
Bhakthan, N.M.G.
113
Chant, J.F.
129
Crawford, C.
104
D'Aurla, J.M.
153
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Dean, J.
102
Dyck, N.
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Kennedy, P.E.
135
Maui,
G.
72
Marx, R.
131
Nance, J.D.
65
Roberts, M.C.
151
Salter, L.
133
Singh, M.
140
Strate, G.
138
Verdun-Jones, S.
179
Wendell, S.
116
Seven individuals receiving the highest numbers of votes and declared
elected for a three year term of office, from Sept. 1,
1985
to May 31,
1988:
S. Verdun-Jones
J. M. D'Auria
M.C. Roberts
M. Singh
G. Strate
P. Kennedy
L. Salter
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
of Arts
of Science
of Arts
of Science
of Arts
of Arts
of Applied Sciences
Candidate receiving the next highest number of votes and declared elected
for two year term of office, from Sept. 1,
1985
to May 31,
1987:
R. Marx
Faculty of Education
The last elected candidate for term of office for one year, from Sept. 1,
1985
to May
31, 1986:
J. Chant
Faculty of Arts
Election of twelve students by and from the Student Association for term of
office from Sept. 1,
1985
to May 31,
1986:
Ballots cast:
893
Ballots spoiled:
39
Individual totals:
Almassy, E.
506
Archer, B.
476
Ba81, K.
399
C1iIUh, K.
413
Flynn, G.
456
Lo, N. K.
Noonan, M.
125
Rainey, R.
428
Scott,
I.M.
489
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Steele, A.
421
Valentine, C.
435
Elected by acclamation:
McAllister, H. (Faculty of Education)
Muscroft, J.C.
(Faculty of Applied Sciences)
Individuals receiving the highest number of votes and declared elected for
one year term of office, from Sept. 1,
1985
to May
31, 1986 (provided there
18 at least one student from Faculty of Arts, Business and Science):
E. Almassy
I. M. Scott
B. Archer
G. Flynn
C. Valentine
R. Rainey.
P. Tay
M. Noonan
A. Steele
N.K.
Lo
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
of Arts
of Science
of Arts
of Arts
of Business Admin.
of Arts
of Arts
of Business Admin.
of Science
of Business Admin.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Election of two students by and from the Student Association for one year
terms Of office, from Sept. 1,
1985
to May
31, 1986:
Ballots cast:
881
Ballots spoiled:
53
Individual totals:
Isobe, D.
463
Noonan, M.
282
Valentine, C.
331
Zeller, P.
363
Two individuals receiving the higher number of votes and declared elected:
Isobe, D.
Zeller, P.
b)
The Chairman reported that the Board of Governors at its last meeting
had approved an increase in tuition fees of
10.26%
and had received notice.
of motion regarding a proposal to increase the differential fees for
international students to
2.5 times the fee for domestic students. The
proposal would be presented at the May Board meeting for decision.
c)
Senate was informed that the proposed financial exigency policy had
been withdrawn from consideration at this time.
d)
The Chairman reported that SFU will receive
2.5
million dollars from
the University Adjustment Funds plus
$150,000
allocated for research.
Senate was reminded that since these are one-time only funds they will have
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to be used for non-recurring purposes and that there has been no commitment
for next year.
e) A decrease of approximately two per cent In the-summer semester
enrolment was reported to Senate.
5.
SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
a)
Paper S.85-14 - Archaeology
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded byR. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.85-14, the deletion of the
following courses:
ARC.439-3 Early Man and Environments In North America
ARC.440-3 Advanced Zooarchaeology
ARC.
1
175-3 Regional Studies In Archaeology: North American
Arctic,
and
Change of number and divison for ARC-371-5
FROM:
ARC-371-5
Archaeological Theory
TO:
ARC.471-5 Archaeological Theory"
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies acting under delegated authority approved:
(i)
Change of title and description for ARC.101 - FROM: ARC.101-3 The
Prehistoric Past. Method and myth in the study of human prehistory. The
relationship between ideas and archaeological data In regard to man's
prehistoric past - TO: ARC.101-3 Introduction to Archaeology. A survey of
methods used by archaeologists to discover and interpret the past.
Examples will be drawn from selected sites and cultures around the world.
(ii)
Addition of prerequisites for ARC.272-3 and ARC.273-3 - FROM: No
prerequisites - TO: It is strongly recommended that students take ARC.101-
3
or
ARC.131-3 before taking this course.
b) Paper S.85-15 - Political Science
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by R. Brown,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board
of Governors, as set forth In S.85-15, the proposed
Deletion of POL.331-3 Government and Politics - France"
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies acting under delegated authority approved a change of title and
description and pre-requisites for POL.330-3 - FROM: Government and
Politics: Great Britain
A detailed examination of the development and functioning of the British
political system and of the society which sustains it.
TO: Government and Politics of Selected West European Nations
An introduction to the politics in West European Nations, with special
emphasis on Britain and France. The analysis of patterns of political
development, political culture, of political institutions and processes
will be highlighted.
c)
Paper S.85-16 - Humanities
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies acting under delegated authority approved a change of title,
prerequisite and description for HUM.3O4-3 -
FROM: The Judeo-Christian Tradition in Western Culture
Examines the relation of religious belief and practice to the cultural
creativity of Western civilization. It evolves a comparative study of the
major themes of Judaism and Christianity as they have inspired the values,
intellectual, structure and art forms of Western culture from Moses to
Luther.
Prerequisite: 18 hours of humanities related courses at the lower division
or permission of the Program Coordinator.
TO: Religion in Context
An investigation of a specific case of religious history and tradition.
Religion will be studied through the cultural and historical contexts that
pervade and structure religious meaning and expression. (As amended).
Prerequisite: 18 hours of humanities related courses at the lower division
including HUM.230-3 or permission of the Program Coordinator.
The deletion of the words 'in-depth' was accepted as an editorial change to
the course description. A. MacPherson expressed concern that the change,
which he felt was a change of substance, had been dealt with by SCUS under
delegated authority.
d)
Paper S.85-17 - Sociology and Anthropolo
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies, acting under delegated authority, had approved change of course
description for -
S.A.363-4 Social Change in the Third World
FROM: An examination of social change In specific developing countries.
TO: An examination of theories of social change pertaining to areas
usually classified as 'the Third World' and illustrated by specific
contemporary socio-political Issues.
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S.A.368-4 Economic Anthropology
FROM: An examination of the economic systems of
societies with special reference to organization
gifts and markets; entrepreneurship...
TO: Anthropological perspectives on systems of
(As amended).
tribal and peasant
or production, exchange,
production and exchange.
S.A.369-4 Political Anthropology
FROM: Comparative study of primitive and tribal political organization;
leadership in non-centralized and centralized political systems.
TO: Anthropological perspectives on political systems and processes in
traditional and modern societies.
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-4 Urban Anthropology
FROM: An analysis of the contribution of anthropologists to the study of
urbanization.. Particular attention will be paid to the social
relationships between the metropolis and its hinterland, as well as to
processes of adaptation of incomers to the city from different milieux.
TO: An anthropological analysis of urbanization and social life In urban
centres. The focus will vary from semester to semester., but might include
such topics as the relation between the metropolis and its hinterland, the
processes of adaptation undergone by urban migrants, and the generation of
distinctive urban cultures.
A suggestion that the word 'change' in the course description of S.A.368-1
W
hould read 'exchange' was accepted as an editorial change.
e) Paper S.85-18 - Computing Science
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by K. Rleckhoff,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.85-18, the proposal that
CMPT 001-3 Computers and the Activity of People, should
become a pass/fall course"
S. Dalby felt that the rationale lacked clarity and did not justify
changing this course to pass/fail and expressed concern about Implementing
the change after the course had started.
N. Cercone, Chairman of the Computing Science Department provided brief
background Information leading to this change which he felt better served
the needs of the students in the course. The implementation date on the
Senate paper was no longer valid and he indicated intent to have the change
effective with the start of 85-3 semester. It was noted that this course
was not intended for students wishing to specialize in Computing, but was
offered as an introductory course to allow students to obtain some computer
literacy.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
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f) Paper
S.85-19 -
Gerontology
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in
S.89-19,
the proposed new
courses
GERO
411-3 Special Topics in Gerontology
GERO
412-3 Special Topics in Gerontology"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
g) Paper
S.85-20 -
Women's Studies
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies, acting under delegated authority, approved deletion of W.S.100-4
Perspectives on Women: An Introduction to Women's Studies as a
prerequisite for W.S.
301-3, W.S. 302-3
and W.S.
303-3,
all Special Topics
in Women's Studies.
h)
Paper
S.85-21-
Mathematics & Statistics
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by K. Rieckhoff,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board
of Governors, as set forth in
S.85-21,
the following new
courses
MATH
198-3
Selected Topics in Mathematics and'
Statistics
MATH
398-3
Selected-Topics in Mathematics and
Statistics"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
I) Paper
S.85-22 -
Physics
Senate received information that the Senate Committee on Undergraduate
Studies, acting under delegated authority, approved change of course
description for:
PHYS 101
FROM: A general survey course for life science students. Statics,
kinematics, dynamics, work, energy and power, simple harmonic motion,
acoustics, properties of matter, with application to the life sciences.
TO: A general survey course for life science students. Statics,
kinematics, dynamics, work, energy and power, simple harmonic motion,
acoustics, properties of matter, thermal physics, with application to the
life sciences.
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OPHYS
102
FROM: A general survey course for life science students. Electricity,
• magnetism, optics, atomic physics, heat, kinetic theory, temperature and
thermodynamics, with applications to the life sciences.
TO: A general survey course for life science students. Electricity,
magnetism, optics, quantum physics, with application to the life sciences.
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Paper
8.85-23
-Chemistry
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by T. Wells,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board
of Governors, as set forth in
S.85-23,
deletion of the
following courses:
NUSC
446-2
Nuclear Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM
1420-3 Clinical Chemistry I
CHEM
423-3
Clinical Chemistry II
CHEM 42
1
4-2 Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM
1483-15
Individual Study Semester"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
ii) SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC PLANNING
a)
Paper
S.85-214 -
Annual Report
Senate received the Annual Report of the Senate Committee on Academic
Planning for information.
b)
Paper
S.85-25 -
International Student Quota
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by J. D'Aurla,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board
of Governors that the admissions quota on international
students for undergraduate studies at Simon Fraser
University remain at 7% for the
1985/86
academic year"
G. Ivany advised that the quota which was originally set by Senate had
turned out to be higher than the demand for admission and explained that,
with the decline in international student enrolments, SOAP was recommending
that the 7% limit remain the same.
J. Tuinman expressed the opinion that unless the quota was to be changed
there was no need to bring It forward every year for Senate's
consideration.
Amendment moved by J. Tuinman, seconded by A. MacPherson,
.
"That the words 'for the
1985/86
academic year' be deleted
from the motion"
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S. Dalby expressed concern that the 7% would remain without review and
noted that with the increase in differential fees and the decline of the
foreign student
.
demand, there was in fact no need to have a quota and urged
Senate to defeat both the amendment and the main motion.
G. Ivany stated that at the present time there was probably no need of any
motion from Senate and that it would be the responsibility of the
administration to bring it back to Senate should a problem again arise. It
was pointed out, however, that certain programs on campus have controls
separate from this overall quota which are still In effect.
Question was called on the amendment, and a vote taken.
AMENDMENT FAILED
Discussion turned to the main motion and concerns were expressed about the
principle of the motion and why the quota should remain when there was no
need for it.
J. Berggren reminded Senate of the extensive debate which had taken place
on the original proposal to limit student enrolment and pointed out that
conditions change and occur In cycles and noted it would be better to keep
the quota on the books in case it is needed in the future.
Question was called on the main motion, and a vote taken.
MAIN MOTION CARRIED
III) SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC PLANNING/SENATE COMMITTEE ON UNDER-
GRADUATE STUDIES
a) Paper s.85-26 - Centre for the Arts
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by A. MacPherson,
"That Senate approve, and recommend approval to the Board
of Governors, the Centre for the Arts proposed curricular
changes as set forth in S.85-26"
G. Ivany introduced the paper by explaining that the proposal was a result
of the decision to cut the Centre for the Arts' budget by one-third and
pointed out that the document, if approved, had to be approved as a package
and that there was no possibility to divide,. He added that the streamlined
curriculum was an academically Sound proposal which had received
enthusiastic support from SCUS and SCAP.
G. Strate described the proposal as a document of integrity and expressed
his appreciation to colleagues of the Centre who unanimously agreed and
worked towards the proposal.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
Iv) SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC PLANNING/SENATE GRADUATE STUDIES
COMMITTEE
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.a)
Paper
S.85-27 - Engineering
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by J. Webster,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board
of Governors,, as set forth in
S.85-27,
the proposed Master
of Engineering and Master of Applied
.
Science Programs"
J. Cavers introduced the paper by stating that the two programs complement
each other. He explained that the Master of Engineering Program is based
primarily on course work and complemented by a project performed in
Industry. It is intended specifically for students who are employed and
wish to obtain an advanced degree from part-time evening study. The Master
of Applied Science is intended for full-time students with. heavy emphasis
on thesis work. He went on to say that the programs have been prepared In
response to requests from local companies for such programs.
Brief discussion took place on how the programs would be administered and
their affect on the current undergraduate program.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
v) SENATE GRADUATE STUDIES COMMITTEE
a) Paper
S.85-28 -
Chemistry
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by
J.
Cochran,
"That Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board
of Governors, as set forth in
S.85-28,
the proposed
curriculum changes in the Department of Chemistry:
1)
To approve the deletion from the Calendar of the
following courses:
CHEM
864-3
Photochemistry
CHEM
865-3
Kinetics and Mechanism
CHEM
866-2
Surface Chemistry
CHEM
867-3
Polymer Chemistry
CHEM
872-3
Selected Topics in Theoretical Chemistry
2)
To approve the course proposals for the following new
courses:
a)
CHEM
860-3
Advanced Physical Chemistry
A review of concepts in physical chemistry, with emphasis
on molecular aspects of quantum-chemistry, spectroscopy
and chemical kinetics
b)
CHEM
869-3
Selected Topics
-
in Physical Chemistry
A specialized area of physical chemistry will be treated,
selected from a list of topics.
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3)
To approve the change of the title and calendar
description for the following courses:
a) FROM: CHEM
861-3
Advanced Molecular Spectroscopy
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Rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectra of
polyatomic molecules; principles of magnetic resonance.
TO: CHEM 861-3 Photochemistry and Chemical Kinetics
Chemical kinetics with emphasis on the reactions of free
radicals and excited species. Basic principles of
photochemistry and its application to some simple
processes involving (a) atoms, and (b) molecules.
Note: CHEM
861-3
may not be taken for credit by students
who have completed CHEM
865.
b) FROM:CHEM
862-3
Statistical Thermodynamics
Ensembles and thermodynamics; application to independent
systems; systems of interacting molecules; quantum
statistics. Topics in advanced thermodynamics, including
non-equilibrium thermodynamics.
TO:
CHEM
862-3
Macromolecular Chemistry
Physical properties and characterization of
macromolecules. Relationship between structure and
properties. Kinetics of polymerization.
Note: CHEM
862-3
may not be taken for credit by students
who have completed CHEM
867.
c)
FROM: CHEM
863-3
Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry
Subjects to be discussed will vary from semester to
semester. Current trends and research effort will be
stressed, and considerable use of the original literature
will be encouraged.
TO: CHEM
863-3
Magnetic Resonance
Principles, techniques and applications of NMR and ESR.
d) FROM: CHEM
871-3
Theoretical Chemistry
Introduction to quantum mechanics. Non-relativistic
quantum mechanics. Atomic structure, perturbation,
theory, Hartree-Fock, variational method. Some recent
developments.
TO: CHEM
871-3
Quantum Chemistry
Non-relativistic quantum mechanics. Atomic and molecular
structure, perturbation theory, variation method.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
b) Paper
S.85-29 -
Women's Studies
Moved by J. Webster, seconded by T. Calvert,
"That Senate approve, as set forth in
S.85-29,
that the
Chairperson of the Women's Studies Program be a voting
member of the Senate Graduate Studies Committee"
.
.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED•
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vi) SENATE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS BOARD
a) Paper
S.85-30 -
Annual Report
Senate received the Annual Report of the Senate Undergraduate Admissions
Board for Information.
vii)
SENATE APPEALS BOARD
a) Paper
S.85-31 -
Annual Report
The Annual Report of the Senate Appeals Board was presented to Senate for
Information. K. Okuda voiced concerns about the policy of retroactive
withdrawal and felt this practice should be reviewed. It was pointed out
that the Senate Appeals Board does not make policy and, if desired,
initiatives could be taken through appropriate Senate committee to have the
policy changed.
viii)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & BURSARIES
a) Paper
5.85-32 -
Annual Report
The Annual Report of the Senate Committee on Scholarships, Awards and
Bursaries was presented to Senate for information. K. Okuda expressed
,
concerns about the decisions of the Committee with regard to allocation of
stipends and H. Weinberg replied that the Committee will be reviewing the
stipend policy as a result of those decisions.
ix)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGENDA AND RULES
a) Paper
s.85-33 -
Proposed Change in Membership of Senate
Committees
Moved by G. Ivany, seconded by K. Rleckhoff,
"That Senate approve, as shown In
S.85-33,
the changes in
membership of the various committees to respond to the
dissolution of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies,
and to provide for representation of the new Faculty of
Applied Sciences"
A suggestion to Include reference to the dissolution of the Faculty of
Engineering Science was accepted as a friendly amendment.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
MOTION CARRIED
6. REPORTS OF FACULTIES
There were no reports from Faculties.
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7. OTHER BUSINESS
B. Archer requested that a
differential fees be added
order by the Chair. B. Ar,
Question was called on
motion to discuss the proposed increase In
to the agenda at this point and was ruled out of
,
.her then challenged the decision of the Chair.
the ruling of the Chair, and a vote taken.
DECISION OF THE CHAIR SUSTAINED
8.
NOTICES OF MOTION
There were noThotices of motion.
9.
INFORMATION
The next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday, June 3,
1985.
Following a brief recess at 8:50 p.m., the Assembly moved into Closed
Session.
W. R. Heath
Secretary
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