8000. Wednesday, April 20, 1983. The Eighth regular meeting of the Senate of The University of British Columbia for the Session 1982-83 was held on Wednesday, April 20, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. in the Board and Senate Room. Present: President D. T. Kenny (Chairman), Chancellor J. V. Clyne, Dr. R. A. Adams, Dr. G. D. Bellward, Dean D. R. Birch, Mr. W. H. Birmingham, Mrs. M. F. Bishop, Dr. T. H. Brown, Rev. P. C. Burns, Mr. G. D. Burnyeat, Dr. K. O. L. Burridge, Dr. D. J. Campbell, Dr. T. S. Cook, Dr. J. Dahlie, Dr. J. D. Dennison, Miss S. M. Dickinson, Mr. E. Dixon, Mrs. S. Dodson, Mr. D. B. Fields, Dean C. V. Finnegan, Mr. H. J. Franklin, Mrs. E. D. Fulton, Dean J. A. F. Gardner, Dr. R. F. Gray, Dr. A. M. Hickling, Dr. H. E. Hirsch, Mrs. P. Jones, Dr. W. M. Keenlyside, Dr. R. F. Kelly, Mr. P. M. Kendall, Dr. R. W. Kennedy, Dean W. D. Kitts, Mr. J. Kulich, Dean P. A. Larkin, Dr. D. S. Lirenman, Dean P. A. Lusztig, Mrs. A. Macdonald, Dr. A. J. McClean, Mr. D. Mclnnes, Mr. J. F. McWilliams, Dr. W. R. Morford, Mr. P. Nishihama, Miss A. H. Rahme, Dean B. E. Riedel, Mr. D. J. Rimek, Dr. M. Shaw, Dr. J. G. Silver, Dr. C. E. Slonecker, Mr. J. B. Smith, Dr. R. H. T. Smith, Dr. R. A. Spencer, Dr. R. Stewart, Dr. P. Suedfeld, Dr. P. R. Tennant, Mr. M. B. Thompson, Miss C. L. V. Warren, Mr. B. E. S. Waugh, Dean W. A. Webber, Dean L. M. Wedepohl, Dean R. M. Will, Dr. D. LL. Williams, Dr. J. L. Wisenthal. Observer: Mr. J. A. Banham Messages of regret for their inability to attend were received from Dean G. S. Beagrie, Dean P. T. Burns, Dr. D. J. Connor, Dr. D. Donaldson, Dr. A. J. Elder, Ms. S. J. Holmes, Dr. A. Kozak, Dr. D. Lupini, Dr. J. P. Martin, Ms. C. E. McAndrew, Miss J. H. Querie, Dr. J. F. Richards, Dr. G. G. E. Scudder, Dr. M. D. Willman. Minutes of previous meeting Dr. Kelly ) That the minutes of the Seventh regular meeting Dr. Dahlie ) of Senate for the Session 1982—83, having been circulated, be taken as read and adopted. Carried 8001. Wednesday, April 20, 1983. Senate membership Introduction of student senators The Chairman welcomed the new student senators. Declaration of vacancy As required under section 35 (6) of the University Act, the following vacancy was declared: Ms. R. J. Comesotti - student representative of the Faculty of Arts Business arising from the Minutes Status of account receivable - Health Sciences Centre Hospital Society (P.7987) The Chairman reported that the University had now received a cheque for the $1.27 million owing from the U.B.C Health Sciences Centre Hospital. Dr. Patricia McKenzie Smith McMyne Memorial Bursary (P.7989) Mr. McWilliams reported that, as requested by Senate, the Committee on Student Awards had contacted the donors of the Dr. Patricia McKenzie Smith McMyne Memorial Bursary and it had been agreed that the terms of the award should be changed to give preference to Canadian citizens rather than Canadian born students. Correspondence The Chairman read to Senate letters received from Mrs. Jessie McDougall and Mrs. Aletta King expressing appreciation for the tribute paid to their late husbands, respectively, W. R. (Mickey) McDougall and Harry Maxwell King. From the Board of Governors Notification of approval in principle of Senate recommendations - subject, where applicable, to the proviso that none of the programs be implemented without formal reference to the President and the formal agreement of the President; and that the Deans and Heads concerned with new programs be asked to indicate the space requirements, if any, of such new programs. (i) Four-Year Engineering Program and revised Five-Year Engineering Physics Program recommended by the Faculty of Applied Science (P.7955—8 and P.7976-85) (ii) Establishment of a Department of Statistics recommended by the Faculty of Science (P.7993-4) 8002. Wednesday, April 20, 1983. Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries Mr. McWilliams ) That the new awards (listed in the Appendix) be Dr. Silver ) "accepted subject to the approval of the Board of Governors and that letters of thanks be sent to the donors. Carried Report of the Senate Admissions Committee The Senate Admissions Committee recommended approval of the following revised Calendar statement from the Faculty of Science concerning unsatisfactory standing: "Fail standing will be assigned in a session where a student who is taking more than 6 units either (i) passes fewer than 9 units (or 60% of the units attempted, whichever is less); or (ii) does not pass in 15 units (or all units attempted, whichever is less) AND does not obtain an overall average of at least 60% in at least 60% of the units attempted. Where a student is taking 6 or fewer units, fail standing will be assigned if more than 50% of the units attempted are failed." It was stated in the material circulated that the change had been proposed to make the standards in the Faculty of Science more rigorous. It was felt that where a student was unable to pass a full load of courses, that student should be expected to demonstrate that he or she could attain a higher average grade in the courses that are passed. Dr. Smith ) That the proposed change in the calendar Dean Finnegan ) statement concerning unsatisfactory standing in the Faculty of Science be approved. Carried 8003. Wednesday, April 20, 1983. Faculty of Applied Science Enrolment controls for the Engineering Program In accordance with the Senate resolution of December 16, 1981, the enrolment controls approved for the Engineering Program had been reviewed by the Faculty of Applied Science. Since the available resources had not changed, it was recommended that the current enrolment controls be extended to the 1983/84 session without change. Dean Wedepohl ) That in September 1983 the number of students Dr. Shaw ) admitted to first year engineering be limited to 450 students and that the number of students admitted from outside the Faculty to second year be limited to approximately 100 students. Carried The President's Report 1981-82 The President's Report for 1981-82 had been circulated for information. Other business Student Membership on the Senate Nominating Committee The Secretary informed Senate that there had been no response to a call for nominations for a student representative on the Senate Nominating Committee to replace Mr. F. Cabanas. He stated that on a previous occasion Senate had agreed to set aside its established procedures for filling vacancies on the Nominating Committee and had allowed the student vacancy to be filled by a recommendation from the Nominating Committee. However, it had been stressed at that time that in the future Senate should abide by the established procedures unless those procedures were changed by Senate. The Secretary concluded that if Senate were to adhere to this statement there would be only one student representative on the Nominating Committee. Dr. Tennant ) That Senate make another exception and that the Mrs. Fulton ) student members of Senate nominate one of their members to serve on the Nominating Committee. Carried APPENDIX New awards recommended to Senate 8005. Wednesday, April 20, 1983. Robert G. S. Arthurs Memorial Bursary - One or more bursaries to a total of $1,500 have been made available by Mrs. Mary E. Arthurs in memory of her husband. The awards will be made to students with majors or honours in Slavonic Studies who are entering the third or higher year of study. The awards may also be made to students undertaking graduate programs in the Department of Slavonic Studies. (This award will be made available in the 1983/84 Winter Session.) Association of B.C. Archivists Prize - A prize of $50, donated by the Association of B.C. Archivists, will be awarded to an outstanding student in the graduating class of the Master of Archival Studies. The prize will be awarded on the recommendation of the School of Librarianship. (This award will be made available in the 1982/83 Winter Session.) Arthur Beedle Scholarship - An annual scholarship in the amount of $200 has been made available to recognize Dr. Beedle's contribution over 25 years to students in the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. The scholarship will be awarded to the student obtaining the highest standing in Commerce 153 (Financial Accounting). The award will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty. (This award will be made available in the 1983/84 Winter Session.) Boughton & Company Service Scholarship - A scholarship donated by Boughton & Company is available to students proceeding from second to third year in the Faculty of Law. The award will consist of summer employment with the firm between second and third year and payment of the recipient's fees for the third year of Law studies. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty. (This award will be made available in the 1983/84 Winter Sesison.) Ian T. Cameron Memorial Bursary - A bursary in the amount of $300, in memory of Ian T. Cameron, is made available each year to a needy student who is beginning or continuing studies in the Faculty of Forestry. In selecting the recipient, preference will be given to students who have been active in Junior Forest Warden work. (This award will be made available in the 1983/84 Winter Session.) Canadian Fund for Dental Education Prize - A prize in the amount of $100 has been made available by the Canadian Fund for Dental Education. It will be awarded to the student in the first year of the Faculty of Dentistry who obtains the highest standing in Anatomy. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Dentistry. (This award will be made available in the 1982/83 Winter Session.) Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Scholarship in Physical Therapy - To commemorate its tenth anniversary in April 1983, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia has established an annual scholarship in the amount of $5,000 for an outstanding undergraduate student entering third or fourth year in the School of Rehabilitation Medicine, in a program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. In recognition of the region served by I.CB.C, eligiblity for the scholarship will be limited to residents of British Columbia as defined by B.C. Student Assistance Program criteria. The Directors of the Corporation have also expressed the hope that, by covering the major costs of one year of study, they may meet the needs of high-calibre students from outside the Lower Mainland who encounter financial barriers when considering studies in Physical Therapy at U.B.C. The award will be assigned on the recommendation of a committee established by the Director of the School of Rehabilitation Medicine. (This award will be made available in the 1983/84 Winter Session.) 8006. Wednesday, April 20, 1983. APPENDIX New awards recommended to Senate (continued) Dr. Patricia McKenzie Smith McMyne Memorial Bursary - One or more bursaries have been made available by friends and colleagues of the late Dr. Patricia McKenzie Smith McMyne, who was tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident in 1982. The awards will be made to mature female students wishing to pursue graduate programs in Science or Medicine, with preference to students in Medical Microbiology. In making the awards preference will be given to Canadian citizens. (Please note that this award will be made available in the 1983/84 Winter Session.) Catherine Jean Pollard Medical Scholarship - A scholarship in the amount of $600 has been made available by the Pollard family fund through the Central Okanagan Foundation, and will be awarded to the top student entering the Faculty of Medicine from School District 23. If there is no suitable candidate from School District 23, the award will be made to an outstanding student from the Okanagan Valley. Preference will be given to candidates who do not already hold other major scholarships. Subject to continued satisfactory academic performance, the winner will be entitled to have the award renewed in the second, third, and fourth year of medical study. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. (This award will be made available in the 1983/84 Winter Session.) Social Work Alumni Division Bursary - One or more bursaries to a total of $250 have been made available by contributions to a trust fund established by Social Work Alumni. The award will be available to students in the School of Social Work. (This award will be made available in the 1983/84 Winter Session.) Thunderbird Bursary - One or more bursaries totalling approximately $800 have been made available from contributions from Labatts Breweries of B.C., Shenley Canada Incorporated, and Nestle (Canada) Limited made in recognition of the outstanding performance of individual members of the U.B.C. Thunderbird Football Team. Preference will be given to members of varsity teams who demonstrate financial need. Recipients of the awards will be selected in consultation with the Athletic Department. (This award will be made available in the 1983/84 Winter Session.) UBC Dental Alumni Association Prize - A prize in the amount of $100 has been made available by the UBC Dental Alumni Association. It will be awarded to the student in the first year of the Faculty of Dentistry who obtains the highest standing in Oral Biology. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty. (This award will be made available in the 1982/83 Winter Session.) Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity Prize - A prize in the amount of $100 has been made available by the Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity. It will be awarded to the student in the first year of the Faculty of Dentistry who obtains the highest standing in Physiology. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty. (This award will be made available in the 1982/83 Winter Session.)
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