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DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
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ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1988 KLAUS RIECKHOFF HALL, 7:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION
Present: ?
Ivany, J.W.G., Acting Chair
Bains, H. ?
Absent:
Barrow, R.
Brown, R.C.
Beedie, R.
Berggren, ?
J.L.
Bralic, ?
V.
Cercone, N.
Cleveland, W.
Corrado, R. ?
(replacing B. ?
Clayman)
Nicol, ?
I.
Covell, M.
Rae, B.
D'Auria, ?
J.
Rashed, S.
Djwa, S.
Salter, ?
L.
Dobb, T.C.
Saywell, W.G.
Fitzsimmons, C.
Shapiro,
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S.
Freedman, ?
A.
George, D.A.
Goodman, D.
Hoegg, J.L. ?
In
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attendance:
J. ?
Blaney
Horn, C.
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E. Scott
Jones, C.
Kazepides, A.C.
Kennedy,
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P.
Maaske, R.
Mauser, C.
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Mathewes,
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R.
McGivern, R.
Nielsen,
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V.
Nyvik, S.
Palmer, ?
L.H.
Pinfield, ?
L.
Reilly,
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N.
Rieckhoff, ?
K.
Saunders, ?
R.
Shickele, ?
J.
Strate, ?
C.
Swartz, N.
Tjosvold, D.
Tuinman, ?
J.
Verdun-Jones,
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S.
Warsh, M.
Weinberg,
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H.
Winne, P.
Wotherspoon, ?
A.
H. Nagel, Acting 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 SEPTEMBER 12. 1988
The Minutes were approved as distributed.
3.
BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
Referring to the paper dealing with membership on Senate of the Vice-
President Research and Information Systems and the Vice-President, SFU Harbour
Centre which was referred from the last meeting, Senate was informed that due to
the .absence of the President at this meeting, the paper would come forward on the
agenda of the next meeting of Senate.
4.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR
i)
Paper S.88-30 - By-election of Convocation Senator
Senators voted in a by-election to replace Convocation Senator Ashley
Cooper for balance term of office from date of election to May 31, 1990.
Names of candidates:
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Deborah Shannon
Truman Spring
Individual receiving the highest number of votes and declared elected:
DEBORAH SHANNON
ii)
Interior University Colleges
In response to an inquiry about a recent public announcement of
funding for university colleges in the interior, the Chair reported that the
Ministry is currently concerned with the question of accessibility, and from
working with the Joint Planning and Articulation Committee which features
the three universities and three of the colleges, has the notion that the
solution towards accessibility and degree delivery in the Province can best be
met by collaboration involving universities, colleges and the open university
distance education work.
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Suggested as a possibility is the creation of
university colleges throughout B.C. Although this suggestion is currently
under active debate, a grant to Prince George relating to a university of the
interior was announced which has no connection to the work the Committee is
currently considering and therefore the Chair was unable to provide any
further information in that regard. The Chair went on to explain that the
Committee is simply advisory and consultative and the final report will be a
report from the Minister on accessibility and the University will most likely
gain access to it at the same time as the rest of the Province does.
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Paper S.88-31 - Annual Financial Statement
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E. Scott, Vice-President, Finance, joined the meeting to respond to
questions.
In response to questions concerning the location of certain funds within
the statement, E. Scott explained that the Bridge to the Future funds were
shown in the Specific Purpose fund, and that pension plan funds are not
consolidated in the University statement unless the pension plan shows an
actuarial deficit. If the present value of this projected liability exceeds the
assets of the fund then the University has obligations and it would become
germane to the University statement but that is not the case at the present
time.
In reply to a general question as to what significant features of the
financial operations of this institution occurred during the period covered by
the financial statement in terms of increases or decreases in total revenues
and disbursements of particular accounts, E. Scott informed Senate that
overall the period covered was stable and slightly more favourable overall
than the prior fiscal year and there were no dramatic shifts in either revenue
sources or expenditure components.
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It was pointed out that the format of the financial statement makes it
very difficult to ?
see what impact, if any, Harbour Centre has
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on university
finances
and request was made for a separate statement in
the
future which
provides
summary information on the financing of Harbour
Centre in exactly
the same
lines as the general statement for the university.
E.
Scott advised
that
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such
a report would not likely be built into the financial
statement but
could be
made available to Senate for information.
The Chair, on behalf of the University and Senate, expressed
appreciation and thanks to E. Scott for his years of service as Vice-President
Finance.
5. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a)
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Senate Nominating Committee
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Paper S.88-32 - Elections
As a result of nominations received and withdrawn, Senators were informed
of amendments to S.88-32 for positions on the Senate Committee on Academic
Discipline and the Senate Committee on Academic Planning/Senate Committee
on University Budget. The following are the results of elections to fill
vacancies on the undernoted Senate Committees following those amendments:
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC DISCIPLINE (SCAD)
One Senator at-large
to replace A. Vining as Chair for one-year term of
office, from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1989.
Names of Candidates: ?
R. Beedie
L. Pinfield
Individual receiving the higher number of votes and declared elected:
L. PINFIELD
Two Faculty Members at-large
to replace M. Singh and W. Cleveland for
two-year terms of office, from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1990.
Elected by acclamation:
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S. DJWA
M.SINGH
One- Faculty Member (Alternate) at-large
to replace G. Mauser for one-
year term of office, October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1989.
Elected by acclamation:
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G. MAUSER
SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC PLANNING (SCAP)/SENATE COMMITTEE
ON UNIVERSITY BUDGET (SCUB)
Two
Senators at-large
to replace W. Cleveland and J. D'Auria for two-year
terms of office, from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1990.
Elected by acclamation: ?
W. CLEVELAND
J. DAURIA
One Lay Senator
to replace A. Wotherspoon for two-year term of office,
from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1990.
Elected by acclamation: ?
A. WOTIJERSPOON
Two
Student Senators
to replace R. Beedie and R. McGivern for two-year
terms of office, from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1990.
Elected by acclamation: ?
R. MAASKE
R. MCGIVERN
SENATE COMMITTEE ON AGENDA AND RULES (SCAR)
Two Senators at-large to
replace R. Mathewes and G. Strate for two-year
terms of office, from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1990.
Elected by acclamation: ?
R. MATHEWES
G. STRATE
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON CONTINUING STUDIES (SCCS'
Four Faculty Senators
to replace G. Strate, A. Vining, J. D'Auria and J.
Osborne for two-year terms of office, from October 1, 1988 to September 30,
1990.
Elected by acclamation:
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R. BARROW
J. D'AURIA
G. STRATE
(INSUFFICIENT NOMINATIONS RECEIVED TO FILL ALL VACANCIES)
One Student Senator
to replace R. McGivern for two-year term of office,
from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1990.
Elected by acclamation:
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R. MCGIVERN
One Student Senator Alternate
to fill an existing vacancy for two-year
term of office, from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1990.
Vacant ?
(NO NOMINATIONS RECEIVED)
SENATE COMMITTEE ON HONORARY DEGREES (SCFID'
One Lay Senator
to replace A. Cooper for no specified term of office.
Elected by acclamation:
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A. WOTHERSPOON
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SENATE LIBRARY COMMITTEE (SLC)/LIBRARY PENALTIES APPEAL
COMMITTEE (LPAC)
One Student Senator
to replace E. Almassy for two-year term of office,
from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1990.
Elected by acclamation:
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J. SHICKELE
One Student Senator Alternate
to fill an existing vacancy for two-year
term of office, from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1990.
Vacant
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(NO NOMINATIONS RECEIVED)
SENATE NOMINATING COMMITTEE (SNC'
Four Senators at-large
to replace R. Barrow, N. Swartz, D. Goodman, and J.L.
Berggren for one-year terms of office, from October 1, 1988 to September 30,
1989.
Elected by acclamation:
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R. BARROW
JL. BERGGREN
N. SWARTZ
L. SALTER
One Student Senator
to replace E. Almassy for one-year term of office,
from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1989.
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Elected by acclamation:
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R. MAASKE
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One Student Senator Alternate
to fill an existing vacancy for one-year
term of office, from October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1989.
Elected by acclamation: ?
S. NYVIK
SENATE UNDERGRADUATE AWARDS ADJUDICATION COMMITTEE (SUAAC)
One
Lay
Senator
to replace M. Warsh for two-year term of office, from
October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1990.
Elected by acclamation: ?
M. WARSH
One Faculty Member at-large
to replace J. Osborne for balance term of
office, from date of election to September 30, 1989.
Elected by acclamation: ?
L.H. PALMER
SENATE GRADUATE AWARDS ADJUDICATION COMMITFEE (SGAAC)
One
Lay
Senator
to replace V. Nielsen for two-year term of office, from
October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1990.
Elected by acclamation: ?
V. NIELSEN
SENATE UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS BOARD (SUAB)
Two Student Senators and One Student Senator Alternate
to replace
S. Rashed and to fill existing vacancies for one-year terms of office, from
October 1, 1988 to September 30, 1989.
Elected by acclamation: ?
H. BAINS
S. RASI-1ED
(INSUFFICIENT NOMINATIONS RECEIVED TO FILL ALL VACANCIES)
One Senator at-large
to replace S. Nyvik for two-year term of office, from
October 1, 1988to September 30, 1989.
Elected by acclamation: ?
S. NYVIK
ELECTORAL STANDING COMMITTEE (ESC)
One Senator at-large to
replace J. Osborne for no specified term of office.
Elected by acclamation: ?
J. D'AURIA
b) SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC PLANNING
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Paper S.88-33 - Report on Objectives and Program Development
Guidelines for SFU at Harbour Centre
Moved by R. Saunders, seconded by A. Wotherspoon,
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to
the Board of Governors, the Objectives and
Program Development guidelines for Simon Fraser
University at Harbour Centre as set forth on pages
one through seven of S.88-33"
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J. Blaney, Vice-President SFU Harbour Centre, joined the meeting and, in
response to inquiries about the types of programs and courses to be offered
downtown, and concerns about the establishment of the three Centres
mentioned on Page 4, he explained that the Committee essentially tried to
build on the work of the previous SCAP Downtown Planning Committee; felt
strongly that the offerings downtown should follow certain thematic and
mission goals; and the intent in mentioning the Centres referred to on page 4
was not to propose types of administrative structures but rather to suggest
program types and areas which could eventually be located downtown.
Objection was made to the opening statement on page one which was
felt might reflect the philosophy for Harbour Centre but not necessarily the
general philosophy of universities. Concerns were also expressed about the
ambiguity in the language on pages four and five with regard to the proposed
centres and it was suggested it should be clarified. J. Blaney reminded Senate
that planning documents are usually non-specific and very general in nature
but pointed out that there are some program development guidelines, and
objectives in the document which Senate is being asked to support.
Discussion then turned to the issue of the reporting structure of the
subcommittee and the program/course approval process following which
Senate was assured that the normal administrative routing and the normal
committee approval structure would be followed with regard to all
programming proposed for downtown, and in the case of non-credit
programs/courses the normal route via the Senate Committee on Continuing
Studies would also be maintained. Senate was reminded that approval for
both credit and non-credit offerings ultimately rests with departments and
faculties in any event and the subcommittee was advisory to SCAP and as
such would not make recommendations on program/course approvals. Senate
was also given assurance from the Vice-President Academic •
that Senate
would receive regular reports with regard to the development and activities
of the downtown campus.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
6.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
7.
NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
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8. INFORMATION
The date of the
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next regular meeting of Senate is scheduled for Monday,
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November 7, 1988.
Following a brief recess, the Assembly moved into Closed Session at
9:05
p.m.
H. Nagel,
Acting Secretary of the Senate
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SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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AGENDA - CLOSED SESSION
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Monday, October 3, 1988
7:00 p.m. - Klaus Rieckhoff Hall
1. ?
Approval of the Agenda
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Approval of the Minutes of the Closed Session of September 12, 1988
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Business Arising from the Minutes
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Report of the Chairman
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Reports of Faculties with regard to Graduating Students and others who
have met requirements for Certificates/Diplomas.
a)
Ph.D. Candidates *
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S.C.88-18
b)
Master's Candidates *
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S.C.88-19
c)
Undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates **
i)
Faculty of Applied Sciences
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S.C.88-20
ii)
Faculty of Arts
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S.C.88-21
iii)
Faculty of Business Administration
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iv)
Faculty of Education
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S.C.88-23
v)
Faculty of Science
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S.C.88-24
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Other BUsiness
7. ?
Notices of Motion
W.R. Heath
Secretary of the Senate
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Support papers for Ph.D. and Master's candidates are available for review
by Senators during regular office hours in the Office of the Registrar.
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Complete report of graduands will be available for early review in the
Office of the Registrar on Monday, October 3, 1988 and in the Senate
Chambers one-half hour in advance of the meeting.
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