9996. March 20, 1991 The Seventh Regular Meeting of the Senate of The University of British Columbia for the Session 1990-91 was held on Wednesday, March 20, 1991 at 8.00 p.m. in Room 102, George F. Curtis Building. Present: President D. W. Strangway (Chairman), Vice-President D. R. Birch, Mr. S. Alsgard, Mr. D. A. Anderson, Dr. A. P. Autor, Miss M. D. Bain, Dr. M. A. Boyd, Dr. D. M. Brunette, Rev. P. C. Burns, Dean P. T. Burns, Mr. R. Bush, Miss A. L. Callegari, Dr. D. G. A. Carter, Professor E. A. Carty, Dr. R. L. Chase, Dr. S. Cherry, Dr. T. S. Cook, Mr. N. A. Davidson, Dr. K. Dawson, Dr. G. W. Eaton, Dr. A. J. Elder, Mr. E. B. Goehring, Dr. S. E. Grace, Dr. R. D. Guy, Dr. S. W. Hamilton, Dean M. J. Hollenberg, Dr. M. Isaacson, Dr. J. G. T. Kelsey, Miss W. A. King, Dr. M. M. Klawe, Mr. O. C. W. Lau, Dr. S. C. Lindstrom, Mrs. L. Lohia, Dean P. A. Lusztig, Miss S. A. Mair, Dean M. P. Marchak, Mr. R. H. McGowan, Mr. B. V. McGuinness, Dr. J. A. McLean, Dean J. H. McNeill, Mr. W. B. McNulty, Dean A. Meisen, Dr. A. G. Mitchell, Mr. J. A. Moss, Mr. M. D. Nikkei, Dr. L. Paszner, Dr. R. J. Patrick, Ms. B. M. Peterson, Professor R. S. Reid, Dr. P. Resnick, Dean P. B. Robertson, Mr. M. M. Ryan, Dr. G. G. E. Scudder, Dean N. Sheehan, Dr. C. E. Slonecker, Dr. L. de Sobrino, Mr. M. Sugimoto, Ms. H. Swinkels, Mr. B. Taylor, Dr. R. C. Tees, Mr. G. A. Thorn, Dr. D. A. Wehrung, Dr. R. M. Will, Dr. D. Ll. Williams, Ms. N. E. Woo, Dr. W. C. Wright, Jr. Messages of regret for their inability to attend were received from Chancellor L. R. Peterson, Mr. J. A. Banfield, Dean C. S. Binkley, Professor P. L. Bryden, Dr. J. D. Dennison, Dean J. R. Grace, Dr. J. F. Helliwell, Ms. A. Ironside, Dr. S. Katz, Dean B. C. McBride, Dr. H. McDonald, Mr. B. D. Prins, Dean J. F. Richards, Mr. A. J. Scow, Dr. L. J. Stan, Dr. A. Van Seters, Dr. J. Vanderstoep. Senate Membership Declaration of vacancy (University Act, section 35(6)) Mr. James McQueen - student representative of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences Student senators On behalf of Senate, the Chairman expressed thanks and appreciation for the contributions made by those students who were attending their last Senate meeting. Students were requested to continue to serve on committees until replacements are approved by Senate. 9997. March 20, 1991 Minutes of previous meeting Dr. Birch ) That the minutes of the Fifth regular Dr. Sobrino ) meeting of Senate for the Session 1990-91, having been circulated, be taken as read and adopted. Ca r r i ed Business arising from the Minutes Capping of enrolment in Majors and Honours Programs (p.9938) Dr. Sobrino ) That the Faculties take the necessary Dr. Elder ) steps to ensure that the capping of enrolment in specific programs does not prevent students who have met the advancement requirements of a Faculty from continuing their studies in some program within the same Faculty. Dr. Sobrino stated that the Curriculum Committee had expressed its concern about the capping of enrolment in specific programs due to lack of resources. He explained that the intent of the motion was to ensure that those students who had been accepted into a Faculty and had satisfied the requirements for promotion would be able to continue their studies. Because of the increasing limitation of enrolment in programs, the Committee felt that a situation could arise where students would be unable to continue their studies. In order to prevent this from happening, the Committee felt that the matter ought to be brought to the attention of Senate and the Faculties. In speaking to the motion, Dean Marchak stated that within the Faculty of Arts there were still many options open to students and that the Faculty was not in a situation where students meeting the minimal requirements would have no options. She stated, however, that due to fiscal restraints the Faculty could not possibly provide all the personnel with the expertise that all programs require and that this was simply a fact of life as far as departments in the Faculty of Arts are concerned. 9998. March 20, 1991 Business arising from the Minutes Capping of enrolment in Majors and Honours Programs (continued) Speaking in support of the motion, Dr. Birch commented that the issue was not limited to the Faculty of Arts. He stated that for many years each specialty in the engineering programs within the Faculty of Applied Science has had a cap in terms of the numbers that could be accommodated, and students had been moved on into their second choice or even their third choice. He said that it was untenable to admit students, promote them, and then say we cannot accept you in any of the majors in the Faculty. He stated that in order to combat this problem the elements that would have to be watched were, the allocation of resources within the Faculty, the allocation of resources within the University, the admission standards and numbers, and the numbers that are controlled within each major. He felt that it would be untenable for Senate not to endorse a principle such as the one stated in the motion. The motion was put and carried. Chairman's remarks and related questions Three Year Plan Copies of the Three Year Plan of the University had been circulated at the meeting for information. President Strangway stated that the Academic Plan had been submitted to the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology in response to a request to submit plans to them with respect to the next three years. He stated that this academic plan was really draft #12 following draft #11 circulated to Senate last year, and that this would continue to change each year as a result of extensive input from departments and faculties. In this sense it was an evolving plan. President Strangway stated that he would appreciate receiving any comments or suggestions that members of Senate might have concerning the documents circulated. 9999. March 20, 1991 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) Change in name of the Department of Theatre to the Department of Theatre and Film, recommended by the Faculty of Arts. (pp.9882-3) (ii) Curriculum proposals from: the Faculties of Applied Science, Arts, Commerce and Business Administration, Dentistry, Forestry, Graduate Studies, Medicine, School of Nursing, and the Faculty of Science, (pp.9890-9919) (iii) Enrolment quotas and controls for 1991/92. (p.9922-4) (iv) Curriculum proposals from: the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Arts, Education, Graduate Studies, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Physical Education and Recreation, and the School of Rehabilitation Medicine. (pp.9948-9995) Reports of Committees of Senate Academic Policy Committee Recommendation to establish a University Ombuds Office Dr. Tees, Chair of the Committee, presented the following report: "Recommendations (Summary) 1. That a University Ombuds Office be established. 2. That the Office be jointly supported by the University and the Alma Mater Society. 3. That an Ombuds Advisory Committee representing the Board, the Senate and the Alma Mater Society oversee the Office. 4. That the Ombuds Office restrict its clients to students. 5. That the effectiveness of the Office be evaluated in its third year of operation. Rationale for Recommendations 1. That a University Ombuds Office be established. UBC is a very large institution - thousands of students, a huge bureaucracy with many rules and regulations and appeal procedures which are cumbersome, difficult and perhaps paternalistic. (Appeals are made within the same bureaucracy that made the decision in the first place.) Students do get frustrated and lost. They need a 10000. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate Academic Policy Committee Recommendation to establish a University Ombuds Office Rationale for Recommendations 1. That a University Ombuds Office be established. (continued) place or a person to whom they can turn, in whom they have confidence, who is seen to be independent and who has authority. For the University such an office would be a check on operations to ensure mistakes are caught, to identify unintended consequences of procedures, and it can reinforce current operating practices as just. The summary of issues provided by the AMS Ombuds Office would indicate that there is a role for an office on this campus. 2. That the Office be jointly supported by the University and the Alma Mater Society. To ensure that both students and the University see the Office as independent and working in the best interests of both it must be jointly supported. If the Office is supported only by the administration it is likely to exert undue influence controlling costs, hours of work, issues to be resolved, who holds the office, etc. On the other hand, if it is supported only by students, as is now the case, it is in danger of not being accepted by the professorate and of being seen as a "students' advocate" rather than interested in students' rights. 3. That an Ombuds Advisory Committee representing the Board, the Senate and the Alma Mater Society oversee the Office. An Advisory Committee should be formed which would consist of one individual named by each of the President's Office for the Board, the Senate, and the Alma Mater Society. The Committee would have the responsibility for the satisfactory operation of the Office: (a) establish initial policies/terms of reference; (b) select the Ombudsperson; (c) advise on the operation of the Office and create policies; (d) report on an annual basis to the respective bodies. 4. That the Ombuds Office restrict its clients to students. Some university ombuds offices deal with faculty and staff complaints. Both of these groups at UBC have access to support through either faculty or staff associations/unions, and universities have well-developed appeal procedures for both faculty and staff. As well, to mix all groups may downgrade the function of looking after students. 10001. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate Academic Policy Committee Recommendation to establish a University Ombuds Office Rationale for Recommendations (continued) 5. That the effectiveness of the Office be evaluated in its third year of operation. We should have some procedure in place to allow the Office to be evaluated. Although timing is not crucial, it must be long enough that the Office has a chance to become known and respected, and yet not so long that problems may become entrenched. The timing and procedures for evaluation should be placed in the terms of reference." In speaking to the report, Dr. Tees reminded members that in May 1990, Senate had approved a motion requesting that the Academic Policy Committee examine and make recommendations concerning the advisability of this university having a university ombudsperson. He informed Senate that the Committee had collected information from several universities across Canada. The questions asked included: do you have such an office or ombudsperson; who are the clients of this office; who does the office or officer report to, and information about terms of reference and cost. The Committee also consulted the AMS ombudsperson and got a sense of what kinds of tasks were involved in the office and how much work there was to be done. After collecting this information the Committee concluded that there was sufficient reason to establish such an office as indicated in the report. Dr. Tees ) That the recommendations of the Committee Dr. Isaacson ) be accepted. Dean Burns stated that while he supported the proposal in principle he could not vote for the establishment of an Ombuds Office without knowing its function. 10002. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate Academic Policy Committee Recommendation to establish a University Ombuds Office (continued) Dean Meisen stated that he fully endorsed the basic notion behind the proposal but would have felt more comfortable had the initial policies and terms of reference been established so that Senate could have a clear idea of what the Ombuds Office was to do and how it was to be done. He also suggested that it would be premature to evaluate such an office in its third year. Dean Meisen ) That the motion be tabled. Dean Burns ) Lost After further discussion the following amendment was moved: In amendment: Dr. Scudder ) That recommendations 1, 2 and 4 be Dr. Klawe ) approved in principle, and that an Ombuds Advisory Committee representing the Board, the Senate and the Alma Mater Society be established to draw up terms of reference which will be reported to Senate for approval. Carried The motion, as amended, was put and carried. Admissions Committee Dr. Will, Chair of the Committee, presented a report on the following items: Procedures on Appeals for Admission and Readmission The following report was presented for information: I. For Admission 1. The Senate Admissions Committee is charged with examining and ruling upon applications for admission which do not meet the criteria established by the University Senate. 10003. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate Admissions Committee Procedures on Appeals for Admission and Readmission 1. For Admission (continued) 2. Applicants for consideration must submit their appeals in writing. It is recommended that they use the form provided by the Admissions Office along with the advice on appeals provided by this Committee. 3. The opinion of the Faculty or School is solicited by the Registrar who is Secretary to the Committee. 4. The appeals and opinions are circulated to the Committee if possible with the agenda. Not all the appeals can be circulated with the agenda since the Committee is faced with such a flood of business from mid-July to mid-August from 200 or 300 applicants seeking places mainly in the first or second year of Arts or Science. The applicants deserve a decision as soon as possible as many of them are also holding places at community colleges. 5. The appeals are considered individually and each is voted upon by the Committee, the Chair abstaining except to break a tie. The Committee may accept or deny the appeal or it may send the appeal back to the applicant for amplification and/or verification. Where errors in procedure have been found, it may refer the applicant back to the Faculty for reconsideration after correction of the procedural error. 6. The applicant is informed as soon as possible by the Registrar. There is no appeal from the SAC decision to the Faculty or School. 7. The Senate Admissions Committee does not normally hear re-appeals unless substantial new evidence that a wrong decision has been made is presented to it. II. For Readmission A. After the designation "Failed year. Required to Discontinue." The regulation in the Calendar (promotion regulations, Section III) says "A student will normally be required to discontinue study at the University for at least one year." Students appealing immediately against such a designation should direct their appeals to their Faculties or Schools. In general, they should apply to have the designation "Failed Year. Required to Discontinue" changed to "Failed Year. Permitted to Continue" or "Credit Granted in a Partial Program" or whatever code applies. In cases where such an appeal is unsuccessful or no appeal has been entered, the student will be eligible for re-admission no sooner than 12 months from the end of the failed session. Such students must meet all criteria for admission to Faculties and Schools in effect at the time of the re-admission. 10004. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate Admissions Committee Procedures on Appeals for Admission and Readmission II. For Readmission (continued) B. After "Failed Year. Required to Withdraw." The designation is entered on the student's transcript after a second failed year. A student at any level of University study who fails for a second time, whether in repeating a year or in a later year, will be required to withdraw from the University; after a period of at least one year an appeal for permission to re-enrol will be considered by the Dean of the Faculty concerned. A negative decision made by the Dean may be appealed to the Senate Admissions Committee. 1. Students who have been "Required to Withdraw" after a second failed year may appeal for readmission normally after the lapse of at least a year. 2. Students should submit their appeals to the appropriate Dean of Faculty or Head of School. Senate was assured by the Vice-President Academic that all such successful appeals would be reported to SAC. 3. If students wish to appeal a negative decision made by a Dean of Faculty or Head of School, the procedure the student should follow is as above. C. Appeals for Admission from students who have been required to discontinue or withdraw as a consequence of disciplinary action have occasionally been before the Senate Admissions Committee. Clarification of the meaning of "Suspension" and the terms of any re-entry either to the same program or a different one made at the time of the suspension would remove much ambiguity from such cases which have been very few in number but very difficult to resolve in a satisfactory manner. Guidelines for Students Appealing Decisions on Admission and Re-admission The following report was presented for information: For First Admission 1. Students whose applications for first admission have been denied may appeal to the Senate Admissions Committee. 2. The appeal should be submitted in writing on the form provided in the Undergraduate Admissions Office. 10005. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate Admissions Committee Guidelines for Students Appealing Decisions on Admission and Re-admission For First Admission (continued) 3. The appeal should explain why the decision made by the Admissions Officers, whether of university or faculty, should be reversed. Applicants may submit whatever outside information they think may be useful to the Committee. A claim based on illness must be verified by certificates from the attending physician and/or hospitals. A claim based on domestic affliction or family problems should be verified by outside witnesses. Warning: Appeals for admission which has been denied on the grounds of insufficient marks or an inadequate number of academic courses are unlikely to be granted by the Committee. The applicant will be advised to improve his or her competitive position by taking university transfer courses at one of the community colleges. 4. The decision of the Senate Admissions Committee is final. There is no appeal from the Committee to any Faculty or School. For Re-admission after one or more Failed Years 1. Students applying for re-admission after being asked to discontinue or withdraw should consult the Calendar under "General Information Promotion Regulations". 2. Appeals should be in writing on the form provided by the Undergraduate Admissions Office. 3. In making the appeal, the student must show that he or she is now able to complete his or her program. Evidence the Committee has used in the past has included transcripts from other institutions, fulfilment of requirements for credentials not acceptable for credit (BCIT diplomas, for instance), letters from employers, satisfactory resolution of medical, financial or domestic problems, and the like. In general, the appeal should include the student's assessment of the reasons for the failure and what steps have been taken to solve the problems. 4. Students should be aware that the Senate Admissions Committee will solicit opinions from the Faculty or School concerned. 5. The decision of the Senate Admissions Committee is final. There is no appeal from the Committee to any Faculty or School. Unless there is substantial new evidence put forward, there is no second appeal. 10006. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate Admissions Committee (continued) Admission requirements for the degree completion program in Dental Hygiene - Bachelor of Dental Science (B.D.Sc.) The Committee recommended approval of the following admission requirements for the Bachelor of Dental Science degree completion program in Dental Hygiene. A. Admission The Faculty of Dentistry reserves the right to select students for admission to the program from among those who meet the admission requirements. 1. Candidates for admission must have completed 30 credits of university or equivalent courses which must include: Biology 101 or 102 or 103 Chemistry 103 or 110 or 120 English 100 Psychology 100 or 200 or 206 and must have graduated from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Canadian Dental Association, with a minimum 65% overall average. 2. Courses used to satisfy #1 above will not be accepted for credit to the degree completion program. 3. Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of practice experience. 4. Selection for admission will be made on the basis of: i) academic record ii) interview results iii) personal references 5. Candidates who meet minimum admission requirements are not guaranteed admission. 6. Applicants may be required to demonstrate clinical proficiency. B. Degree Completion Requirements 1. Minimum passing grade for all courses is 60%. 2. Students will be expected to complete the program within five years of registration. 3. The degree completion years will require a minimum of 60 credits of required and elective courses. 10007. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate Admissions Committee Admission requirements for the degree completion program in Dental Hygiene - Bachelor of Dental Science (B.D.Sc.) (continued) Dr. Will ) That the admission requirements for the Dean Robertson ) Bachelor of Dental Science degree completion program in Dental Hygiene (B.D.Sc.) be approved. Carried Revised Calendar Statement for the M.Sc. Program in Occupational Hygiene Dr. Will explained that the admissions criteria for the M.Sc. Program in Occupational Hygiene, which appears on p.9988 of the January 16, 1991 Senate minutes, had been approved by the Committee subject to editorial changes. The editorial changes had inadvertently been omitted from the material submitted to Senate at the January meeting, and the Committee therefore recommended that the following revised statement be approved: "An interdisciplinary program is offered leading to the degree of M.Sc. in Occupational Hygiene. A student may follow either of two options: 1) 36 credits of courses and a six-credit project, requiring a minimum of 16 months of full-time study or an equivalent amount of time on a part-time basis; 2) 30 credits of courses and a 12-credit thesis, generally requiring 20-24 months of full-time equivalent work. The program focuses on such areas as hazard identification; analysis and control; toxicology; epidemiology; industrial process analysis; ergonomics; worker safety, etc. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in occupational hygiene in the government, para-government, and industrial sectors. To be admissible, students should have completed a bachelor's degree in such areas as the physical or health sciences, or engineering. Before commencing the program, students should have completed university-level courses or have equivalent background in calculus, physics, organic chemistry, biology, and statistics. Prior preparation in the areas of human physiology and/or pathology, and analytic chemistry, is recommended but not required. Applicants should consult a faculty adviser regarding their academic background. In exceptional circumstances a student may be allowed to take some courses required for admission as corequisites in conjunction with the program, extending the program over a full two-year period." Dr. Will ) That the revised Calendar statement for the Dean Hollenberg) M.Sc. Program in Occupational Hygiene be approved. Carried 10008. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate Admissions Committee (continued) Enrolment quota for the Bachelor of Music program The Committee recommended approval of a quota of 250 for the four years of the Bachelor of Music program. Dr. Will ) That an enrolment quota of 250 for the Dr. Tees ) four years of the Bachelor of Music program be approved. Carried Curriculum Committee (see Appendix 'B') Dr. Sobrino, Chair of the Committee, presented the report. The Committee recommended approval of a proposal by the Faculty of Dentistry to offer a Bachelor of Dental Science degree completion program in Dental Hygiene (B.D.Sc). Dr. Sobrino ) That the Bachelor of Dental Science degree Dean Robertson ) completion program in Dental Hygiene (B.D.Sc.) be approved. Carried Elections Committee Dr. Hamilton, Chair of the Committee, presented the following report: "The Committee is empowered to "hear appeals on election irregularities" (p.7066 Senate Minutes) and is to report its decisions to Senate for information. The Committee met on Wednesday, January 30, 1991, and dealt with four appeals as follows: 1. A letter from a candidate running for election to Senate as an at-large representative, stating that an irregularity had occurred in that The Ubyssey misplaced his photograph and a portion of his statement, thereby putting his candidacy at an unfair disadvantage. The Committee agreed that this was an irregularity, since the A.M.S. rules governing elections state that "each candidate shall be interviewed by the Ubyssey or permitted to have a 200 word statement published in The Ubyssey prior to the election." 10009. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate Elections Committee (continued) 2. Allegations that one of the candidates for election to the Board of Governors had put up posters after the deadline for ceasing to campaign, as required by the A.M.S. Rules Governing Elections. The candidate advised the Committee that he did put up posters after the deadline but had been unaware of the regulations. It was pointed out to the Committee that there was confusion because the Senate regulations did not specifically state that candidates for election to the Board and Senate are also bound by the A.M.S. Rules Governing Elections. The Committee concluded that there was clearly a breach of the A.M.S. regulation that "Campaigning must cease by...5:00 p.m. on the day prior to the election..." 3. A letter of complaint from an observer that in the election of Senators at-large, two of the candidates had put up posters after the deadline for campaigning to cease. The candidates admitted they had put up posters after the deadline but assured the Committee that they had been unaware of the regulations. They also stated that they had not been invited to the "all candidates" meeting. 4. A letter reporting that one of the candidates in the election of Senate representative for the Faculty of Arts had put up posters after the deadline for campaigning to cease. The candidate in question advised the Committee that she had put more posters up after the deadline because hers had been removed. She had not been aware of the regulations. Recommendat ions The Committee recommended that the election results stand since none of the irregularities had materially affected the results of the elections. The Committee further recommended that future nomination forms for Board and Senate elections be revised to require that nominees sign a statement indicating that they agree to abide by the A.M.S. Rules Governing Elections, and that the Senate regulations be amended to specify this requirement and to indicate where copies may be obtained." Dr. Hamilton ) That the election results stand Mr. Lau ) Carried Dr. Hamilton ) That future nomination forms for Board and Senate Dean Burns ) elections be revised to require that nominees sign a statement indicating that they agree to abide by the A.M.S. Rules Governing Elections, and that the Senate regulations be amended to specify this requirement and to indicate where copies may be obtained. Carried 10010. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate (continued) Nominating Committee Dr. Elder, Chair of the Committee, presented the report. The Committee recommended that Dr. David Randall, Associate Dean (Awards) of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, be co-opted to the membership of the Senate Committee on Student Awards. Dr. Elder ) That the recommendation of the Nominating Professor Reid ) Committee be approved. Carried Committee on Student Awards Dr. Cook, Chair of the Committee, presented the report. Dr. Cook ) That the new awards (listed in Appendix *A') Dr. Dawson ) be accepted subject to the approval of the Board of Governors and that letters of thanks be sent to the donors. Carried Dr. Cook informed Senate that the Van-Tel Credit Union had withdrawn the funds for the Van-Tel Credit Union Bursary approved by Senate in December 1990. Tributes Committee Memorial Minute The following memorial statement had been prepared in accordance with the custom of Senate, in recognition by the University and Senate of the late Gilbert John Parfitt. IN MEMORIAM GILBERT JOHN PARFITT (1910-1991) Gilbert Parfitt, the first department head appointed in the Faculty of Dentistry at this university, died on January 12, 1991. 10011. March 20, 1991 Reports of Committees of Senate Tributes Committee Memorial Minute (continued) Dr. Parfitt was born in Reading, England, in 1910, and was educated at Guy's Hospital in London, where he earned a dental licence in 1934 and medical degree in 1938. During World War II, he served as an Emergency Surgeon in the Maxillofacial base at East Grinstead, a famous site for the restoration of the faces of seriously wounded servicemen. In 1947 he practised Preventive Dentistry at Guy's Dental Hospital, and became a pioneer in what was then a relatively new field. After a four year term with the World Health Organization, Dr. Parfitt enrolled in the University of Alabama, where he earned another doctoral degree and began teaching Oral Medicine, another area of study largely unknown at the time. In 1963, Gilbert Parfitt accepted an appointment at U.B.C. in the fledgling Faculty of Dentistry and set up the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology. He served on the Senate from 1964 until 1969, and retired in 1974. No better testimony to the career of this distinguished professor and teacher could be provided than that from one of his former students and later colleague. "He was a Post-Victorian man, a "Brit", with a noble vision and a brain to match. He was devoted to knowledge and the betterment of the human's lot on this earth, with special respect to children. He was not a scientist, but a Naturalist, observing the human problems and seeking causes and effects, and deducing ideas for practical use." The author of over fifty research publications, a member of a dozen professional societies, the recipient of fifteen academic awards, and the dedicated teacher of many hundreds of students, Gilbert Parfitt embodied the best of university values. To his surviving family, the Senate of this university extends its deepest sympathy. Dr. Slonecker ) That the memorial statement for Dean Robertson ) Gilbert John Parfitt be spread on the minutes of Senate and that a copy be sent to the relatives of the deceased. Carried 10012. March 20, 1991 Faculty of Graduate Studies Proposal to establish a Sustainable Development Research Institute It was stated in the material circulated that the Institute's main objectives could be summarized as: To create an academic environment conducive to multidisciplinary studies of sustainable development, providing opportunities for the necessary intellectual exchange; to seek and coordinate funding for proposed research; to initiate and carry out, in consultation and collaboration with the private sector and other institutes of higher education, research leading to new understanding, products, policies, and appropriately experienced personnel in the area of sustainable development; to provide advice to graduate students about relevant programs of study in the Faculty of Graduate Studies; to act as UBC's link with agencies, departments of government and the private sector engaged in sustainable development research; and to disseminate information to academics, administrators and the public. Dr. Cherry ) That the proposal of the Faculty of Dean Marchak ) Graduate Studies to establish a Sustainable Development Research Institute be approved. Dr. Cherry informed Senate that the establishment of the institute would enable the University to address various interdisciplinary issues of environmental concern to society and that the humanities, social sciences, pure and applied sciences, and medical sciences were involved. He stated that the government had encouraged this activity by providing funding to stimulate research. He explained that the institute is intended to serve as a catalyst for such research and will act as a link with the government, industry, and other academic institutions. He noted that the university had already received a grant of a million dollars for one of its proposals to the government agency, and that the university administration had provided for budget which would ensure financial support 10013. March 20, 1991 Faculty of Graduate Studies Proposal to establish a Sustainable Development Research Institute (continued) for the activities of the institute. He stated that central to the institute is a Think Tank which will generate and encourage research proposals and provide intellectual focus. He stated that he had been advised that there is space available in various locations on campus to house the institute in its initial stages. In conclusion, he stated that there would be a review of the institute after three years. In response to a query by Dr. Patrick concerning library resources for the proposed institute, Dr. Cherry stated that there are existing library resources on campus in this area (for example, the library attached to the former Institute of Animal Resource Ecology) and that he expected that funding could be made available from the Institute's operating fund and from the operating grants of individual faculty members. A query was raised concerning a diagram of the Institute's Administrative Structure which appeared in the material circulated to Senate. Dr. Birch agreed that there should not be a steering committee in an administrative line and that the diagram was in conflict with the statement in the material that says the Director will report to the Dean of Graduate Studies. The motion was put and carried. Report of the Task Force on Monday Holidays The following report had been circulated for information: "A task force, comprised of those who were nominated in response to a memo from the Registrar to the Deans, met on Wednesday, January 23, 1991, to consider this matter. 10014. March 20, 1991 Report of the Task Force on Monday Holidays (continued) Responses to the Registrar's memo were received from the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Arts (including responses from 9 departments and 2 schools), Commerce, Forestry, Graduate Studies, Law, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences and the School of Nursing. Four respondents felt that there is a problem that should be addressed by the task force, three recognized that there is a problem but felt that it can be (or had been) addressed at the faculty or department level and two felt that there was not a problem. The task force concluded that there is a significant loss of instructional hours in some courses (or sections) in the first term because both the Labour Day and Thanksgiving holidays fall on a Monday. There is a serious problem in some of these courses when the Remembrance Day holiday also falls on a Monday. This problem is particularly acute in courses that have laboratories scheduled early in the week and in courses that have more than one hour of lectures scheduled on Mondays. Various possible solutions were considered, including: extending the first term to Monday or Tuesday of the 14th week; starting classes on Monday of the week after Labour day and finishing at the end of the present 14th week; scheduling Monday activities on Tuesday following Remembrance Day if the holiday is on a Monday. The task force concluded that it is not practical to end the first term later than the end of the present 13th week because of the need for an exam period long enough to properly accommodate the increasing number of December final exams. It appears that there is no practical university wide solution. The task force makes the following recommendations: (a) Faculties, Schools and Departments should continue to address any problems of lost instruction due to Monday holidays on an individual basis; (b) The Registrar's Office should issue a reminder to instructors before the end of the preceding Winter Session when there will be three Monday holidays in Term 1 of the next Winter Session." Other business Library resources for New Programs The President reported to Senate that he and the Librarian, Dr. Patrick, had hosted an occasion in which those people who had written or published books in the past year were invited to participate and to show their 10015. March 20, 1991 Other business Library resources for New Programs (continued) books. He stated that 168 books by UBC professors had been published in the past year, representing 162 different authors, which he felt was a remarkable performance. Dr. Patrick noted that it had been a very happy and positive occasion for the Library. Dr. Grace drew attention to the provisos contained in the notification of approval of Senate recommendations by the Board of Governors, and suggested that the Board ought to change their statement to include any library requirements for new programs. She stated that the Library should always be consulted when there are new programs in case there are special needs for new journals etc. Dr. Birch pointed out that the provisos came after approval by the Board of Governors and prior to implementation. He felt that on the question of library resources Senate should have such information at the time it is considering approval of new programs, and fully endorsed the notion that the Senate Curriculum Committee should bring that information forward with the program proposals at the time the programs are being approved. Dr. Sobrino stated that the Curriculum Committee does take this into account if the information is provided by the Faculties. He suggested that information concerning library needs could be obtained by including a request for information on the curriculum change forms which are circulated with the Curriculum Guidelines each year to all Deans, Department Heads and Directors of Schools. Dr. Birch suggested that it would be useful to have an assessment from the Library itself so that there would be some form of analysis, and this would also give the Library an early warning before a program has gone all the way through the Curriculum Committee and Senate. 10016. March 20, 1991 Other business (continued) Summer Session Calendar In response to a query by Mr. Lau concerning the delay in the publication of the Summer Session Calendar, the Registrar stated that the Registrar's Office was partly responsible for this publication and that he regretted the inconvenience caused to students by this delay. Honorary Degrees The President informed Senate that the following had accepted invitations to receive honorary degrees at the 1991 Ceremonies: Sidney Altman Tetsuo (Ted) Aoki Baroness (Lydia) Dunn Judith Forst Patricia Mary Fulton Lucille M. Johnston Yousuf Karsh Stephen Lewis Gordon Frederick MacFarlane Antonine Maillet Cornelia Hahn Oberlander Dorothy E. Smith Elijah Edward Smith Report of the Tributes Committee - in camera Emeritus status In the absence of Dr. Dennison, Chair of the Committee, Dr. Slonecker reported that the committee recommended that the following be offered emeritus status: Dr. H. J. Burhenne - Professor Emeritus of Radiology Dr. N. J. Divinsky - Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Dr. R. G. Jones - Professor Emeritus of Social and Educational Studies Dr. C. R. Krishnamurti - Professor Emeritus of Animal Science Mr. J. Kulich - Program Director Emeritus of Continuing Education Dr. J. A. Laponce - Professor Emeritus of Political Science Dr. K. M. Leighton - Professor Emeritus of Anaesthesiology Mr. J. A. MacDonald - Associate Professor Emeritus of Social Work 10017. March 20, 1991 Report of the Tributes Committee - in camera Emeritus status (continued) Dr. J. H. Milsum Dr. N. D. Nathan Mrs. A. M. Nelson Mr. E. Neufeld Dr. G. B. Porter Prof. I. Reid Dr. B. Sylvester Dr. P. M. Townsley Dr. N. J. Wilimovsky Dr. J. H. Winter Dr. B. J. Wood Dr. N. J. Yorkston Dr. L. Young Dr. J. W. Zahradnik - Professor Emeritus of Health Care and Epidemiology - Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering - Admin. Librarian I Emerita - General Librarian Emeritus - Professor Emeritus of Chemistry - Assistant Professor Emerita of Slavonic Studies - Associate Professor Emeritus of English - Professor Emeritus of Food Science - Professor Emeritus of Animal Resource Ecology - Professor Emeritus of History - Associate Professor Emerita of Radiology - Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry - Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering - Professor Emeritus of Bio-Resource Engineering Dr. Slonecker Dean Robertson ) That the recommendations of the Tributes ) Committee concerning emeritus status be approved. Carried The meeting adjourned at 9.30 p.m. The next regular meeting of Senate will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 1991. Secretary Confirmed Chairman 10018. March 20, 1991 APPENDIX 'A' Awards recommended for acceptance by Senate Archibald Prize in Economics - A $500 prize has been established by his colleagues and former students to honour Chris Archibald on the occasion of his retirement from the Department of Economics in 1991. The prize will be awarded for the best piece of research undertaken by a graduate student in the Department of Economics. The work may be embodied in a thesis, an essay or a journal. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department. (Available 1991/92 Winter Session.) Stanley Coren Prize in Psychology - A $150 prize has been established by Stanley Coren. The prize is awarded on the recommendation of the Department of Psychology to a graduate student presenting an outstanding Master's thesis in psychology. (Available 1991/92 Winter Session.) Donald M. Flather Bursary - A $250 bursary has been provided by the late Donald M. Flather. The award is available to students in the Faculties of Medicine or Science and is offered for a four year period commencing in 1991/92. Donna Gibson Memorial Prize - A $300 prize has been endowed by family, friends and colleagues of Donna Gibson who, at the time of her death, was a Research Associate in Health Care and Epidemiology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Department of Health Care and Epidemiology to an M.Sc. graduating student with the most outstanding thesis. (Available 1991/92 Winter Session.) Husky Oil Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship is offered by Husky Oil. The award is made to a student entering the penultimate or final year in Engineering or Geology. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science in odd numbered years and on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science in even numbered years. (Available 1991/92 Winter Session.) Ladner Downs Prize in Conflicts Law - A prize of $750, a gift of Ladner Downs, Barristers and Solicitors, will be awarded annually to the student who achieves the highest academic standing in Law 390 (Conflict of Laws). The award will be shared between the students ranking first in each section. The prizes will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. (Available 1990/91 Winter Session.) Louis F. Lindholm, Q.C, Memorial Prize in Maritime Law - A prize in an amount of approximately $350 will be awarded annually to a student who achieves high academic standing in the course Law 391 (Maritime Law). This prize is endowed by the estate of the late Louis F. Lindholm, Q.C, a graduate of the Faculty of Law at U.B.C. This award will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Law. (Available 1991/92 Winter Session.) 10019. March 20, 1991 APPENDIX 'A' Awards recommended for acceptance by Senate (continued) David Miller Memorial Bursary - A $300 bursary has been established by his family and friends, in memory of David Miller. The award is offered to undergraduates in Geological Sciences. (Available 1991/92 Winter Session.) PBK Engineering Ltd. Scholarship - A $2,000 scholarship is offered annually to a student entering third year Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, or Mining and Mineral Process Engineering. The award is made on the recommendation of the Faculty of Applied Science. (Available 1991/92 Winter Session.) Provincial Women's Programs Bursary - Two $500 bursaries are offered by the Province of British Columbia in recognition of women's contributions to the economic and social life of the province. The bursaries will be awarded to females with preference to students in part-time programs. (Available 1990/91 Winter Session.) Dorothy and Clyde McK. Smith Bursary - A $600 bursary has been endowed by Dorothy and Clyde Mc.K. Smith. The award will be made to a student demonstrating financial need. (Available 1991/92 Winter Session.) APPENDIX 'B' 10020. March 20, 1991 Course and curriculum proposals FACULTY OF DENTISTRY Degree completion program in Dental Hygiene - Bachelor of Dental Science (B.D.Sc.) Calendar Statement The Faculty of Dentistry offers a post-dental hygiene diploma degree completion program that leads to a Bachelor of Dental Science degree. Completion of the degree will require completion of a minimum of 60 credits of course work, including 34-38 credits of core material, following graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program. The remaining course work will allow the student to focus on community dental health care, advanced clinical practice, or allied dental education and research. Third Year Oral Microbiology and Immunology Oral Pathology Dental Hvgiene Care I Statistics for Health Research or Introduction to Statistics for Research in Education Current Issues in Oral Health Sciences Electives3 MICB 4251 (3) OMSS 4351 (4) DENT 4021 (8) HCEP 4001 (3) EDPS 482 (3) DENT 4001 (6) (3-6) 27-30 Fourth Year Periodontology Seminars I and/or Periodontology Seminars II Dental Hygiene Care II Guided Studies in Dental Hygiene Electives to support options in:3 1. Community Dental Health Care 2. Advanced Clinical Practice 3. Allied Dental Education and Research DENT 4611'2 (4) DENT 4621'2 (4) DENT 4041 (6) DENT 406 (6) (12-18) 32-38 1 Core Courses Advanced Clinical Option 3 Faculties of Medicine, Education, Applied Science 10021. March 20, 1991 APPENDIX 'B' Course and curriculum proposals FACULTY OF DENTISTRY Degree completion program in Dental Hygiene - Bachelor of Dental Science (B.D.Sc.) (continued) New courses DENT 400 (6) Current Issues in Oral Health Sciences CDSC 401 (2) Dental Epidemiology DENT 402 (8) Dental Hygiene Care I DENT 404 (6) Dental Hygiene Care II DENT 406 (6) Guided Study in Dental Hygiene DENT 461 (4) Periodontal Seminars I DENT 462 (4) Periodontal Seminars II A. Admission The Faculty of Dentistry reserves the right to select students for admission to the program from among those who meet the admission requirements. 1. Candidates for admission must have completed 30 credits of university or equivalent courses which must include: Biology 101 or 102 or 103 Chemistry 103 or 110 or 120 English 100 Psychology 100 or 200 or 206 and must have graduated from a dental hygiene program accredited by the Canadian Dental Association, with a minimum 65% overall average. 2. Courses used to satisfy #1 above will not be accepted for credit to the degree completion program. 3. Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of practice experience. 4. Selection for admission will be made on the basis of: i) academic record ii) interview results iii) personal references 5. Candidates who meet minimum admission requirements are not guaranteed admission. 6. Applicants may be required to demonstrate clinical proficiency. B. Degree Completion Requirements 1. Minimum passing grade for all courses is 60%. 2. Students will be expected to complete the program within five years of registration. 3. The degree completion years will require a minimum of 60 credits of required and elective courses.
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