9347. October 12, 1988 The Second Regular Meeting of the Senate of The University of British Columbia for the Session 1988-89 was held on Wednesday, October 12, 1988 at 8.00 p.m. in Room 102, George F. Curtis Building. Messages of regret for their inability to attend were received from Chancellor L. R. Peterson, Dr. S. E. Grace, Dr. s. W. Hamilton, Dean R. W. Kennedy, Dr. A. Kozak, Mr. D. Mclnnes, Mr. E. S. Reid, Dr. G. G. E. Scudder, Dr. M. Shaw, Dr. J. K. Stager, Dr. L. J. Stan. Senate membership Replacement Mr. Reginald L. Peters - Faculty of Science student representative replaces Mr. A. K. Colbeck Minutes of previous meeting Dr. Birch ) That the minutes of the First regular Dean Webber ) meeting of Senate for the Session 1988-89, having been circulated, be taken as read and adopted. Carried 93 48. October 12, 1988 Business arising from the Minutes (i) Procedures for dealing with medical, emotional and other problems of students (pp.9292, 9328-9) Senate was informed that this proposal was not yet available. (ii) Definition of enrolment restrictions (p.9333) There was no discussion of this item. (iii) Election of two representatives to serve on the Senate Nominating Committee by ballot at meeting (p.9334) Dr. A. J. Elder and Dr. S. Katz had been nominated at the previous meeting, and a nomination had subsequently been received for Dr. J. Vanderstoep. Dean Suedfeld ) That nominations close. Mr. Haffey ) Carried A ballot was conducted at the meeting. The results will be announced at the November 16, 1988 meeting. Chairman's remarks and related questions Dr. Strangway informed Senate that the provincial government would shortly be releasing the report of its Access Committee for discussion with post-secondary institutions throughout the whole province prior to the committee preparing its final recommendations. President Strangway referred to the network of Centres of Excellence to be established across Canada, and stated that the University had submitted letters of intent in connection with this matter. President Strangway noted that the fund-raising campaign would officially get under way on March 16 and that the slogan for the cover of the campaign material is to be "A World of Opportunity". 93 49. October 12, 1988 Chairman's remarks and related questions (continued) In conclusion, President Strangway reported that the Asian Pacific Report had been published and widely distributed. Dr. Morrison congratulated the President, the President's Office and the Community Relations Office, on the excellent work done in producing the Asian Pacific Report. in response to a query, President Strangway stated that an Employment Equity Officer had not yet been appointed. However, he anticipated that an appointment would be made in the very near future. He also confirmed that the person appointed would report to the President's Office. Reports of Committees of Senate Committee on Academic Policy Dr. Tees, Chairman of the Committee, presented the following report: "Senate, at its meeting of April 20, 1988, agreed that the Committee have as its first responsiblity, "the election of its Chairman and the preparation of proposed terms of reference for approval by Senate." The Committee recommends acceptance of the following terms of reference: 1. To advise the Senate on such matters of important academic policy as may be referred to it from time to time. 2. To advise the Senate on significant academic policy matters which, in the judgement of the Committee, might be brought to the attention of an appropriate standing committee of Senate for review. If the subject is not addressed in the mandate of another committee, the Academic Policy Committee may review the issue itself and report to Senate. 3. To advise the Agenda Committee, when requested, on matters brought before Senate. 4. To assess, when requested by Senate, the impact of decisions on academic policies or regulations approved by Senate and report on the results of such analyses. 5. To report to the Senate at least annually on its deliberations." 9350. October 12, 1988 Reports of Committees of Senate Committee on Academic Policy (continued) Dr. Tees ) That Senate adopt the terms of reference Mr. Williamson ) recommended by the Committee. Dr. Tees explained to Senate that in trying to establish the terms of reference, the Committee had reviewed documents from about eight major Canadian universities in order to obtain information as to how the structure of Senate's in other universites might deal with policy and planning. He stated that whilst the documents gave some insight as to how such an academic policy committee might be effective at UBC, they did not help in developing terms of reference; the major difference being that, at UBC, there are eight standing committee of Senate which have as their mandate academic policy of some sort. One of the problems the Committee had to deal with was the mandate contained in item (b) of the terms of reference of the Agenda Committee, which reads: "To initiate discussion by Senate of matters of academic policy and to prepare material for the information of Senate relating to such discussion." Dr. Tees said that if the Committee had avoided that mandate in developing its terms of reference, it would have caused some difficulty. The Agenda Committee had therefore agreed that if the Academic Policy Committee's proposed terms of reference were approved, they would agree to the deletion of item (b) from their terms of reference. Dr. Tees felt that the Committee could act as a catalyst by ensuring that those committees that have a legitimate interest in academic policy in their own domain, deal with significant academic policy, implications or issues. 9351. October 12, 1988 Reports of Committees of Senate Committee on Academic Policy (continued) In conclusion, Dr. Tees stated that the Committee needed the assurance of Senate that any issues to be considered by the Committee were in fact timely. He stated that the Committee would present its own ideas to Senate as well as ideas received from other members of Senate. The motion was put and carried. Agenda Committee Dean Webber recommended that, as the terms of reference of the Academic Policy Committee overlapped significantly with item (b) of the Agenda Committee's terms of reference, item (b) of its terms of reference be deleted. Dean Webber ) That item (b) of the terms of Dr. Tennant ) reference of the Agenda Committee which reads: "To initiate discussion by Senate of matters of academic policy and to prepare material for the information of Senate relating to such discussion." be deleted. Carried Nominating Committee Dr. Tennant, Chairman of the Committee, presented the following report: "1. Vacancies on Senate Committees The Nominating Committee nominates the following persons to fill vacancies on Senate Committees: Academic Building Needs Mr. Raymond Bush - replacing Mr. D. W. Barron Dr. R. C. Tees - replacing Dr. J. L. Wisenthal Applied Science rep. - replacing Professor D. Pavlich Academic Policy Ms. Anne Ironside - replacing Mr. J. Kulich 9352. October 12, 1988 Reports of Committees of Senate Nominating Committee "1. Vacancies on Senate Committees (continued) Admissions Dr. S. Mindess Agenda Mr. R. L. Peters - replacing Dr. R. A. Spencer - replacing Mr. A. K. Colbeck Appeals on Academic Standing Mr. R. L. Peters Budget Mr. S. B. Alsgard Dr. D. A. Wehrung Continuing Education Ms. Anne Ironside Dean P. B. Robertson Curriculum Dr. s. Katz replacing Mr. A. K. Colbeck replacing Mrs. D. Jones replacing Dr. M. A. Goldberg - replacing Mr. J. Kulich as ex-officio member - additional member replacing Dr. S. W. Hamilton Extracurricular Activities Dean J. F. Richards - replacing Dean G. S. Beagrie Dr. W. C. Wright, Jr. - replacing Dr. C. E. Armerding Liaison with Post-Secondary Institutions Acting Dean D. Dolphin - replacing Dean R. C. Miller, Jr, Dr. S. E. Grace - replacing Dr. J. L. Wisenthal Mr. N. A. Davidson - additional member Student Appeals on Academic Discipline Professor P. L. Bryden - replacing Professor D. Pavlich Mr. N. A. Davidson Dean P. B. Robertson Tributes Dr. S. W. Hamilton University Library Dr. J. A. McLean Dean J. H. McNeill additional member additional member replacing Dr. M. A. Goldberg - replacing Dean P. A. Lusztig - replacing Dean R. C. Miller, Jr 9353. October 12, 1988 Reports of Committees of Senate Nominating Committee (continued) 2. Membership and Officers of Senate Item 2.3 of the Senate Procedures, adopted at the April 23, 1986 meeting, states that: Senate shall elect a Vice Chairman at least annually, who shall chair meetings in the absence of the president; but in no case shall a vice chairman serve more than two consecutive terms. The Nominating Committee nominates Dean W. A. Webber for the position of Vice-chairman" Dr. Tennant ) That the recommendations of the Dr. Dennison ) Nominating Committee concerning vacancies on Senate committees be approved. Carried Dr. Tennant ) That Dean W. A. Webber serve as Dr. Dennison ) Vice-chairman of Senate for the 1988-89 session. Carried Committee on Student Awards In presenting the report, Dr. Cook, Chairman of the Committee, drew Senate's attention to the Gideon Rosenbluth Prize in Economics and noted that this prize had been established in honour of a Professor Emeritus of the Department of Economics. Dr. Cook also noted that the last sentence of the R. Angus P. Macleod Memorial Award should read: The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. Dr. Cook ) That the new awards (listed in the Appendix) Mr. Williamson ) be accepted subject to the approval of the Board of Governors and that letters of thanks be sent to the donors. 9354. October 12, 1988 Reports of Committees of Senate Committee on Student Awards (continued) In response to a query concerning the Telecommunications Workers Union - J. Douglas Booth Memorial Scholarship, Dr. Cook stated that one of the terms of the award was that in the case of candidates who are academically equal, financial consideration will be a factor in making the award. It was suggested that the wording of the award should be clarified to reflect Dr. Cook's explanation. After further discussion it was agreed that the award be referred back to the Committee for clarification. The motion to approve the awards, with the exception of the Telecommunications Workers Union award, was put and carried. Student elections to Governing Bodies The following recommendations for the 1988-89 student elections to Governing Bodies had been circulated. That the schedule for the 1988/89 Academic Year be as follows: - call for nominations in The Ubyssey, Tuesday, November 15, Friday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 22, 1988 - close of nominations, 4.00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 1988 - election date Friday, January 20, 1989 advertisement listing the candidates in The Ubyssey on Friday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 17, 1989 - evening polls 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 1989 - daytime polls 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, January 18, 19 and 20, 1989 The rules and regulations remain unchanged. Dr. Tennant ) That the recommendations for the Mr. Williamson ) 1988/89 student elections to Governing Bodies be approved. Carried 9355. October 12, 1988 Other business Budget Committee Dr. Dennison referred to the Financial Statements circulated at the September meeting, and reguested that the Budget Committee, in accordance with its terms of reference, report to Senate on the advice that it is giving to the President regarding academic planning and priorities. He suggested that Senate would be particularly interested to hear about the percentage of the budget allocated to faculty salaries. Dr. Robitaille, Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, responded that he hoped the Committee would be in a position to submit a report to Senate in the near future. Dean Lusztig reminded Senate that the the previous meeting he had asked Vice-President Gellatly about a pattern that appeared to be emerging in the Financial Statements in relation to the percentage of the budget allocated for faculty salaries as compared to administrative staff salaries. He also requested that the Senate Budget Committee report back to Senate on this matter. Committee on Continuing Education Dr. Elder requested that the Senate Committee on Continuing Education report on its deliberations and recommendations on Continuing Education for the benefit of the recently established Task Force on Continuing Education. 9356. October 12, 1988 The meeting adjourned at 8.45 p.m. The next regular meeting of Senate will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 1988. Secretary Confirmed, Chairman 9357. October 12, 1988 APPENDIX New awards Delta Kappa Gamma Bursary - A $500 bursary has been made available by Delta Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, an honour society of women educators. The award is intended to assist undergraduate women students in the Faculty of Education. (Available 1988/89 Winter Session) Diachem Industries Awards - Up to five $500 awards are made to soccer players entering UBC These awards provide incentive to talented players to continue to develop their soccer skills while pursuing post-secondary education. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of Athletic and Sport Services. (This replaces an existing external award. Available 1988/89 Winter Session) McNeil Pharmaceutical (Canada) Ltd. Prize in Psychiatry - McNeil Pharmaceutical (Canada) Ltd. provides a $300 prize to the student in third year Medicine who has achieved the highest standing in Psychiatry. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Medicine. (Available 1987/88 Winter Session) R. Angus P. Macleod Memorial Award - A $75 book award has been established in memory of R. Angus P. Macleod, B.Sc.(Agr.) 1986, by his family, friends and colleagues to recognize a student in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences who demonstrates scholarly achievement, personal integrity, and involvement in sports, and recreational activities, as Angus Macleod did. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. (Available 1989/90 Winter Session) Gideon Rosenbluth Prize in Economics - A $50 book prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Economics to recognize an outstanding essay in empirical economics. The competition is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Essays will be nominated by instructors in the Department of Economics. Weight will be placed on innovative collection and analysis of data, and clarity and style of exposition. (Available 1988/89 Winter Session) Donn Spence Award - A $500 award has been established in memory of Donn Spence, B.P.E. '56, M.S. '67, in recognition of his contribution to the University and the community in Rugby. The award was established by the 1984 UBC Rugby team, the Canada and B.C. Rugby Unions, and friends of Donn Spence. The award is made to a student who has completed at least one year of full time study at UBC and exhibits high standards of leadership and a demonstrated interest in Rugby. The award is made on the recommendation of the Director of Athletic and Sport Services. (Available 1988/89 Winter Session)
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