DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED BY SENATE
MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE SENATE OF SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY HELD
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ON MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1990 KLAUS RIECKHOFF HALL, 7:00 P.M.
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OPEN SESSION
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Present: ?
Saywell, W.G.,
Chair
Addison, G.
Blackman, R.
Blaney, J.
Bowman, M.
Brown, R.
Calvert, T.
Carlson, R.
Cercone, N.
Clayman, B.
Cleveland, W.
Dahl, H.
D'Auria, J.
Deigrande, J.
Dickinson, J.
Dill, L.
Djwa, S.
Dobb, T.
Faith, K.
George, D.
Giffen, K.
Gill, J.
Gray, P.
Hendrickson, T.
Hoechsmann, M.
Hoegg, J.L.
Jones, C.
Luk, W.S.
Palmer, E.
Palmer, L.
Partridge, J.
Rae, B.
Reilly, N.
Rieckhoff, K.
Rudrum, A.
Saunders, R.
Shapiro, S.
Shapson, S. (replacing J. Tuinman)
Sicking, C.
Stewart, M.L.
Swartz, N.
Tjosvold, D.
Vining, A.
Wade, S.
Warsh, M.
Winne, P.
Wotherspoon, A.
Absent:
Barrow, R.
Bedford, B.
Covell, M.
Falcon, K.
Freedman, A.
Kazepides, A.C.
Munro, D.
Nielsen, V.
Pinfield, L.•
Salter, L.
Shannon, D.
Verdun-Jones, S.
In attendance:
Day, C.
McKeown, B.
Peterman, R.
Heath, N., Acting Secretary
Grant, B., Recording Secretary
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On behalf of Senate, the Chair welcomed newly elected Senators J. Deigrande, Faculty of
Applied Sciences and M. Bowman, Faculty of Arts (Joint Faculty) to the meeting.
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1.
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Following request from C. Sicking to place the question of the 3% surtax on student loans
under 'Any Other Business', the Agenda was approved as distributed.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OPEN SESSION OF NOVEMBER 27.1989
The Minutes were approved as distributed.
1) ?
Monday Statutor y Holiday
Senate was informed that this issue had been looked at over the years without
satisfactory resolution. The difficulty of scheduling the examination period into a
sufficiently short period time to allow for examinations to be marked and recorded,
together with the employees' right to statutory holidays was pointed out to Senate. It was
suggested that the holiday be taken on a Friday instead of a Monday when the statutory
holiday fell on a weekend, and avoid scheduling, on a Monday, classes that have two or
even three lecture hours in a row. The Chair indicated that the question was open to
further consideration since the Registrar and the Vice-President, at the Chair's request,
were requested to explore the issue in depth and report back to Senate. The Chair
indicated that he would pass along these suggestions, and invited Senators to submit any
ideas with regard to this issue to the Registrar or the Vice-President, Academic.
ii) ?
Academic Rights of Teaching Professionals
Regarding the issue of whether teaching professionals have the right to express
an opinion regarding student affairs to their class, the Chair reported that the Senate
Committee on Agenda and Rules felt that, given the centrality of principles of academic
freedom and the right to exercise that freedom within the university community, no
action should be taken legislatively but instructors in a classroom should be encouraged
to exercise the greatest discretion, sensitivity and good judgement when commenting on
issues that are not immediately germane to the actual substance of the class.
Senate was reminded that in the discussion of this issue at the last meeting, L.
Salter had indicated that she would like to have the opportunity to reflect on this issue
before entering into a discussion at Senate. Sinc'e'
she was not present at this meeting, it
was suggested that she be given this opportunity at a future meeting.
9.
REPORT OF THE CHAIR
i)
Senate was informed of two recent deaths of people very close to the University.
Professor Temple Maynard, Department of English, and Mrs. Sadie Diamond, wife of the
University's former Chancellor, Jack Diamond.
ii)
Fraser Valley Initiative
Senate was informed that the University's report, prepared in consultation with
the Presidents from Kwantlen College, Douglas College and Fraser Valley College, is
expected to be submitted to the Ministry very soon and that by the end of the month the
report, in some form, will become a public document. Senate was assured that the
University's position in that report with regard to meeting the demands in the Fraser
Valley is consistent with the resolutions and discussions of this Senate.
iii)
Minister of Advanced Education. Training and Technology
The Chair reported he had recently met with the new Minister, Mr. Bruce
Strachan, and was pleased to find that he appeared to have a genuine interest in the
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university system, as well as a good feeling for Simon Fraser
University.
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iv) ?
University of
the North
Senate was
informed that a recommendation to establish
a University
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of
the North
in ?
Prince ?
George
will
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be ?
announced ?
by ?
the ?
Minister.
It
?
is
?
expected
that
?
the
announcement will
outline ?
the ?
time-frame ?
over ?
which ?
the ?
institution ?
will
?
be developed,
and ?
recommended
programming ?
thrusts.
In response to an inquiry as to whether existing universities will participate in
the development of the new university, Senate was informed that although the planning
committee for the University of the North welcomes co-operation, there is no direct
request for involvement from the established universities in any way.
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i) ?
Paper S.90-1 - Election
The following is the result of an election to fill the vacancy on the following
Senate Committee:
Senate Undergraduate Awards Adjudication Committee (SUAAC
One Faculty Member (at-large) to replace R. Blackman for balance term of office, from
January 4 1990 to September 30, 1991.
Elected by acclamation:
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L.H. PALMER
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Moved by R. Blackman, seconded by A. Wotherspoon
"that all students with a "GN" grade will have their eligibility for
Open and Private Scholarships (adjudicated by Simon Fraser
University) determined when the GN grade has been resolved.
It is understood that should a GN grade have prevented a student
from receiving a Private Scholarship which is adjudicated by
Simon Fraser University, this scholarship will be awarded to that
student using funds taken from the general scholarships and
awards budget."
A suggestion to clarify that the scholarship to be awarded will be a scholarship of
equivalent value was accepted as a friendly amendment.
Reference was made to the fact that Senate will also be asked to approve the GN notation
for the graduate grading system and inquiry was made as to whether or not this motion
will apply to graduate scholarships as well. R. Blackman confirmed that it was intended
to apply to all private scholarships, graduate as well as undergraduate.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED
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c) SENATE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC PLANNING/SENATE COMMITTEE ON
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
i) ?
Paper S.90-3 - Limiting Credits for Tr-Education Summer Institute Courses
Moved by R. Saunders, seconded by S. Shapson
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors as set forth in S.90-3, that the maximum number of
credit hours offered through the Tr-Education Summer Institute
that can count towards a degree in the Faculty of Arts or towards
a degree or Post Baccalaureate Diploma in the Faculty of
Education be limited to nine (9)."
Clarification was requested with regard to the status of the Tr-Education Summer
Institute and the process through which courses are approved for credit for offering
through the Institute. S. Shapson replied that the Institute was offered in conjunction
with the other two universities in order to make courses more accessible to practicing
teachers. ?
Courses are academically approved and deal largely with teaching strategies
or curriculum implementation. ?
They are offered in an intense delivery system during
the summer, usually in a two-week format with pre-reading requirements.
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They are ?
screened by academic committees within the Faculty of Education and approved by the
Director of Undergraduate Programs. Because they are always offered as special topic
courses and therefore very accessible, the Faculty of Arts, as well as the Faculty of
Education, wished to limit them in order to encourage students to sample from other
courses in the curriculum.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
ii)
Paper S.90-4 - Faculty of Business Administration - Undergraduate Curriculum
Revisions
Moved by R. Saunders, seconded by S. Shapiro
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.90-4, the following
New courses: ?
BUS 410-3 ?
Financial Institutions
BUS 418-3 ?
International Management"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
iii)
Paper
S.90-5 -
Women's Studies - Curriculum Revisions
Moved by R. Saunders, seconded by M.L. Stewart
Motion #1:
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in
S.90-5,
the proposed Certificate in
Women's Studies;
Motion #2:
that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors as set forth in S.90-5 the proposed
New courses: ?
WS 306-3 ?
Women's Autobiographies,
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Memoirs and Journals
WS 307-3 ?
Women in British Columbia'
Concern was expressed with regard to having a 100-level prerequisite for a 300-level
course. However, it was pointed out that several departments/schools in the University
follow this practice and that it was not unique to Women's Studies.
Reference ?
was ?
made ?
to ?
the ?
fact
that ?
the
course
offerings ?
in
the ?
Women's ?
Studies
Program ?
had ?
significantly
?
increased,
yet none
of the
faculty ?
had
full-time ?
appointments
in Women's Studies.
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Inquiry was made
if the
program was subject
to review in the same
way ?
departments ?
are. ?
The
?
Chair
indicated
that,
?
in
principle, ?
all ?
teaching ?
units ?
were
subject to undergo an external review within a cycle
but he could
not say
?
at what point
the Women's Studies Program was at
this ?
time.
A concern was expressed, in general, about adding new courses and/or programs prior
to such reviews taking place or, as in some cases, prior to Senate receiving a copy of the
review already done. Opinion was expressed that it would be much easier for Senate to
base academic decisions subsequent to receiving such reports.
n
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Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
Senate received information that acting under delegated authority, SCUS/SCAP approved
changes in prerequisites, description and credit hours for a number of courses in
Women's Studies.
d)
SENATE
COMMITTEE ON
ACADEMIC PLANNINGLSENATE GRADUATE STUDIES
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i)
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Paper S.90-6 - Changes to General Regulations 1,12.1. 1,12.2. 1.6.3: proposed new
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regulation 1.4.5 - Part-time Study
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by S. Wade
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.90-6, the proposed changes to the
graduate regulations 1.12.1, 1.12.2, 1.6.3 and new regulation
1.4.5 -
Part-time Study"
B. Clayman introduced the paper by providing background information leading up to
the recommendation of this motion. He explained that the motivation for introducing
these changes was primarily based on three factors: increased accessibility to graduate
programs for students who wish to study part-time which is especially important in view
of the implementation of more professional and quasi-professional programs; provision
of fairer treatment to part-time students with regard to time limits for degree completion
and payment of fees; and the need for a rational basis for declaring part-time status in
view of the change in the provincial funding situation. He explained to Senate that the
regulation defining part-time study had essentially two main features.
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Firstly, part-time ?
study is only available in those programs that declare themselves open to part-time
udy; and secondly, the proposal delegates the final responsibility for approving
whether a graduate program will be open to part-time study to the relevant graduate
program committees. B. Clayman also pointed out the definition of part-time study
primarily addresses the needs of those students who are in the early stages of their
programs and who wish to take one course at a time.
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The Senate Graduate Studies
?
Committee concluded that any student at the thesis writing stage should be considçred
full-time because of the commitment involved at this point.
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Senate was also informed
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that the definition of part-time study had consequences on the time limits for degree
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completion, on the transfer from a master's program to a doctoral program, and on the
time
detail.
limit
Referring
of the
to
supervisory
Appendix B,
committee
B. Clayman
formation
briefly outlined
which B.
the
Clayman
modifications
outlined
which
in some
are
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required in the graduate fee schedule to accommodate the proposed changes and new
definition of part-time study.
K. Rieckhoff requested that the Minutes clearly reflect that approval of the motion by
Senate pertains strictly to the changes to regulations and should in no way be construed
as approving or concurring with the contents of Appendix B with regard to changes in
the fee schedule.
K. ?
Giffen ?
stated ?
that
?
the
Student ?
Association ?
felt
?
that
?
Senate ?
should
see ?
the ?
entire ?
fee
proposal being forwarded
to the Board of Governors
prior to making
a decision on the
changes ?
to ?
regulations.
In response to a request
for clarification, B.
?
Clayman
confirmed that
the ?
regulations ?
will
apply ?
to ?
credit ?
courses
taken ?
by
?
graduate ?
students
at ?
the ?
graduate and ?
undergraduate
level ?
at ?
Simon ?
Fraser ?
University,
?
as ?
well ?
as ?
courses
taken ?
for ?
transfer ?
credit ?
at
?
other
institutions.
Concerns was expressed about the delegation of authority to departments to determine
which programs will be open to part-time study since there were no established
guidelines or criteria in place to make such a determination. It was pointed out that
designating a program as part-time essentially involves offering all of the courses in
the evening and re-organizing the entire program, including teaching, administrative
and support staff, in this way. The three programs referred to in the Senate document
all have specific characteristics and requirements unique to their part-time status and
have not just been designated by chance as part-time programs.
A suggestion to include in the proposal a stipulation that programs choosing to opt for
part-time study report once a year to Senate was accepted as a friendly amendment. B.
Clayman indicated it would be most appropriate if, in the Annual Report of the Senate
Graduate Studies Committee, Senate were informed specifically of such programs.
Referring to page 2, item b), concern was expressed about the wording in that it was
assumed that it was not actually whether a student wished to, but did, enrol in one course
that would be the determining factor. B. Clayman indicated that the assumption was
correct and undertook to reword the section to reflect this.
Referring to item d), inquiry was made with respect to how a student's productive time
would be judged. B. Clayman advised that it was the considered opinion of the SGSC that
this point be added to accommodate students who have regular full-time responsibilities
such as a job or family, and that the graduate studies personnel in the department, based
on their best knowledge of the student's activity, would be required to judge whether or
not the student is meeting the criteria.
It was noted that a comma and the word 'and' had inadvertently been omitted at the end
of section c), and B. Clayman requested that the proposal be editorially amended in this
way.
Concern ?
was
expressed ?
that
?
students ?
could
?
feel
somewhat ?
aggrieved if ?
they ?
find
themselves in
a program where part-time studies are
not possible and they
are forced to
pay
?
full-time
fees even though they may be taking
the same number of
hours ?
as the
student who,
because ?
his/her program ?
has ?
been ?
approved ?
for part-time ?
study, ?
is ?
paying
part-time fees.
B. Clayman pointed out that advance
notice will be given so
that students
entering ?
a program ?
will
?
know whether or not that
program
?
is ?
or ?
is ?
not available ?
for
part-time
?
study.
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Objection was made to the fact that the proposal
did ?
not ?
cover those
?
students who are
truly ?
part-time ?
in
'
that they have completed all of
their course work and are working on
their ?
thesis
?
while
working ?
the
?
rest ?
of ?
the ?
time
to ?
support ?
themselves.
?
B.
Clayman
indicated
?
that ?
the
SGSC had felt that since these
students were
?
well ?
past the
period ?
in
which
?
they ?
pay
higher ?
fees ?
and ?
were ?
in ?
fact ?
paying
?
the ?
continuance
fee, ?
this
regulation ?
would
not ?
benefit
?
them.
M. Hoechsmann expressed opinion that the interim fee schedule is much more in the
spirit of Simon Fraser University's attempt at accessibility, and he moved an amendment,
seconded by P. Gray, that the interim measures be substituted for the proposed measures
under graduate regulation 1.4.5 with the fourth point about enrolment in the Master of
Engineering Science and Executive MBA to be stricken. The Chair ruled the amendment
out of order since it changed the substance and was completely counter to the spirit of
the main motion.
Moved by M. Hoechsmann, seconded by A. Rudrum
"that the motion be referred back to the Senate Committee on
Academic Planning for further consideration"
Brief discussion ensued. It was pointed Out that should the motion to refer be approved,
the regulations, if approved at a later date, would not appear in the next Calendar and
implementation would be delayed one year.
Question was called on the motion to refer,
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and a vote taken. ?
MOTION TO REFER FAILED
Concern was expressed with regard to a statement made about some departments only
offering one graduate course per semester. B. Clayman indicated he could not provide a
definitive answer at this time but would report back to Senate with regard to this matter.
Question was called on the main motion,
and a vote taken. ?
MAIN MOTION CARRIED
ii)
Paper S.90-7 - Addition of "GN" Grade to graduate grading system
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by K. Rieckhoff
"that Senate approve, as set forth in S.90-7, that the notation "ON"
meaning "Grade Not Submitted" be added to the graduate grading
system"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
iii)
Paper S.90-8 - Master of Aguaculture Program
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by C. Jones
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S. 90-8, the proposal for a Master in
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Aquaculture Program including
New courses
EON 663-4 The Economics and Management of Aquaculture
BUS 542-4 Aquaculture Marketing
MRM 6
15-3
Management of Aquaculture Resources
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0
BISC
63
0-5
Introduction ?
to Aquaculture ?
Systems
BISC
631-5
Growth, Reproduction and ?
Nutrition
?
in ?
Aquaculture ?
Systems
BISC
63
2-5
Salmonid ?
Fish
Diseases and Their Control
BISC
633-5
Current Topics in ?
Aquaculture
BISC
635-0
Practicum ?
and Research ?
Paper"
B. McKeown, Department of Biological Sciences was in attendance as a resource person.
Concern was expressed about the criticisms made by the external reviewers with respect
to the management aspects of the proposed program. It was pointed out that the
comments of the reviewers were based on the original draft of the proposal and that the
document before Senate had been revised in response to those criticisms.
In response to an inquiry about the external review report of the Department of
Biological Sciences which is referred to in the documentation before Senate, C. Jones
advised that the review had taken place in Spring Semester 1989, that the Department is
in the process of preparing a detailed response to the review, and it is hoped to forward
the report to Senate later this semester.
Inquiry was made about the 1987 budget estimates and whether or not they had been
adjusted for inflation. Senate was informed that the figures were 1987 estimates and
although some adjustments to the budget would have to be made, the inflationary costs
on the overall budget would not be significant. It was noted that the Department had
passed a motion that the program would only be developed if new funding and resources
became available. C. Jones indicated that the Faculty of Science has requested funding to
allow for this program to be initiated in 1990-1991.
Clarification was made as to why the degree is referred to as a Master of Aquaculture
rather than a Master of Science. C. Jones advised that the term Master of Science
generally refers to a research-based degree while professionally oriented programs,
such as this, usually carry a descriptive notation.
In reply to a concern about space requirements, C. Jones pointed to the fact that since
this was a very interdisciplinary program involving courses from several departments
and schools, the space implications would be somewhat spread around the campus. In
addition, since this is not a research-based degree, there is no need for extensive
laboratory space. However, office space for the faculty hired into the program, and for
the graduate students (approximately 20) enrolled in the program will be needed.
Senate's attention was drawn to agenda item 5.d).x) - Paper S.90-15 which states, if
approved, BUS
543
Introductory Graduate Marketing will replace BUS 542-4 Aquaculture
Marketing. It was suggested that the motion reflect this modification following approval
of Senate Paper S.90-15.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
iv,)
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Paper S.90-9 - School of Engineering Science - Changes to M.A.Sc. and M.Eng.
?
Programs
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by D. George
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.90-9, the changes to the Master of
Applied Science Program and the Master of Engineering Program
in the School of Engineering Science"
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In response to an inquiry as to who retains the intellectual property rights, B. Clayman
indicated that this would be determined by mutually negotiated settlements.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
v) ?
Paper S.90-40 - Natural Resources Management Program - Curriculum Revisions
.
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by D. George
"that Senate
approve ?
and ?
recommend
?
approval ?
to ?
the ?
Board ?
of
Governors, as
set
?
forth ?
in ?
S.90-10,
?
the ?
curriculum ?
revisions ?
including
New
courses
MRM
663-5
Special •
Topics
?
in Resource ?
Management
MRM
664-5
Special Topics in Resource Management
MRM
665-5
Water Planning ?
and ?
Management
MRM
649-5
Tourism ?
Planning ?
and
?
Policy
MRM
652-5
Community Tourism
?
Planning and
?
Development
MRM
698-3
Field Resource ?
Management Workshop
MRM
690-0
Practicum
?
I
MRM
691-0
Practicum
?
II"
R. Peterman and C. Day, Natural Resources Management Program, were in attendance as
resource persons.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
vi)
Paper S.90-11 - Department of Archaeology - Curriculum Revisions
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by R. Carlson
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.90-11, the change of title for ARCH
875-5"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
vii)
Paper S.90-12 - Graduate Program in Languages and Linguistics - Curriculum
Revisions
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by R.Brown
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.90-12, the following
New courses
FREN 822-4 Socio-cultural Approaches to French Literature
SPAN 834-4 Analysis of Literary Discourse"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
viii)
Paper S.90-13 - Department of Geography - Curriculum Revisions
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Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by R. Brown
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.90-13, change of title and description
for GEOG 770-4"
Question was called, and a vote taken. ?
MOTION CARRIED
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Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by R. Brown
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.90-14, the proposed program
requirement change in the Department of Political Science"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
x)
Paper S.90-15 - Faculty of Business Administration - Day MBA Program
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by S. Shapiro
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.90-15, the change to the structure of the Day
Master of Business Administration Program including
New courses
BUS
507-4
Managerial Economics
BUS
512-4
Introduction to Business Finance
BUS
528-5
Accounting
BUS
536-4
Quantitative Methods in Management
BUS
543-4
Introductory Graduate Marketing
BUS
572-4
Organizations and Human Resource Management"
In response to an inquiry as to whether or not resources were available to implement
the proposed new courses, S. Shapiro indicated that a request for funding had been
submitted but the Faculty of Business Administration felt that the new courses were so
important to the development of the program that they were prepared to staff the
courses in any event.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
xi)
Paper S.90-16 - Faculty of Business Administration - Executive MBA
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by S. Shapiro
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.90-16, the proposed change to the
Executive Master of Business Administration program including
New course
MBA
696-5
Seminar in Strategic Analysis"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
xii)
Paper S.90-17 - Faculty of Education - Curriculum Revisions
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by S. Shapiro
"that
Senate approve ?
and ?
recommend
approval ?
to
?
the ?
Board ?
of
Governors, as
set forth ?
in S.90-17, the
proposed
New
courses
EDUC
832-5
Teaching
Composition:
Research ?
and ?
Practice
EDUC
865-5
Advanced
Topics in Educational Data Analysis
EDUC
970-5
Systems and ?
Paradigms in ?
Instructional ?
Psychology
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and
curriculum changes to the Instructional Psychology Program in the
Faculty of Education"
In response to an inquiry, S. Shapson confirmed that the resources are in place to offer
the proposed new courses.
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
xiii)
Paper S.90-18 - Departments of Chemistry and Physics - Curriculum Revisions
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by C. Jones
Motion #1:
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.90-18, curriculum revisions in the
Department of Chemistry including
New courses
HEM 801-2 Student Seminar I ?
GIEM 802-2 Student Seminar II
HEM
805-4
M.Sc. Research Seminar
OIEM 806-4 Ph.D. Research Seminar
Motion #2:
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
• . Governors as set forth in S.90-18, changes in the requirements
for admission from a Master's Program to the Ph.D. Program in
the Department of Physics"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
xiv)
Paper S.90-19 - Department of Math & Statistics - Curriculum Revisions
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by C. Jones
"that Senate approve and recommend approval to the Board of
Governors, as set forth in S.90-19, the following
New courses
MATH 852-4 Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations
MATH 853-4 Numerical Methods, in Continuous Optimization
Renumbering of existing
MATH 852-4 to MATH 855-4 Selected Topics in Numerical Analysis"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED.
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Paper S.90-20 - Revision to Membership - Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication
Committee
Moved by B. Clayman, seconded by L. Dill
"that Senate approve the following change to the composition of the
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Senate Graduate Awards Adjudication Committee:
1)
addition of the Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Studies as ex-officio,
non-voting Secretary;
2)
retention of the Director of Financial Aid as ex-officio, non-voting
member"
Question was called, and a vote taken.
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MOTION CARRIED
.
1.
C. Sicking wished to inform Senate that on December 15th, the Secretary of State
announced that student loans would be subject to a 3% surtax. He felt it would be
appropriate for the University to write a letter pointing out to the Secretary that
this was yet another financial burden placed on students who wish access to post-
secondary education. The Chair indicated it was quite common for the University
to send such letter and that he would take it under advisement and report back to
Senate.
2.
?
In ?
response
to an inquiry from P. Gray as to whether or not there are any areas
on ?
campus which ?
require ?
approval ?
by ?
Atomic Energy ?
of ?
Canada
Limited, ?
J.
D'Auria advised
that the
?
areas ?
in ?
Chemistry ?
and Biology which use radioactivity
are ?
under strict ?
regulations ?
and ?
subject ?
to ?
annual
safety ?
inspections.
It
?
was ?
also
pointed ?
out
that
?
the ?
existence ?
on ?
campus ?
of the Radiation ?
Safety
Officer is a
requirement
of ?
Federal ?
legislation.
3.
?
P. Gray informed Senate
about a student with 93 credit hours and a GPA of 3.64
who was not able
to register in English 101. ?
He also pointed out that students who
he, as a TA, had referred
to take English 099 were also not able
to
?
register in the
course ?
and ?
he ?
requested profiles ?
on ?
students ?
who ?
did ?
in
?
fact
get ?
registered ?
in
these ?
two
?
courses. ?
R.
Saunders ?
advised ?
that
?
he ?
present ?
his problem ?
to
?
the
Registrar's ?
Office
to ?
see
what information could be obtained.
4.
S. Wade inquired whether student fees would be taxable under the GST. The Chair
indicated that he could not provide a definitive answer at this time but it was his
understanding that tuition fees would be exempt.
NOTICES OF MOTION
There were no notices of motion.
INFORMATION
The date of the next regularly scheduled meeting of Senate is Monday, February 5, 1990.
The Assembly moved directly into Closed Session at 8:45 p.m.
N. Heath
Acting Secretary of Senate
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