7562. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. The Ninth regular meeting of the Senate of The University of British Columbia for the Session 1980-81 was held on Wednesday, May 20, 1981, 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. C. E. Armerding, Acting Dean T. R. Bentley, Mrs. M. F. Bishop, Dr. T. H. Brown, Mr. G. D. Burnyeat, Dr. K. O. L. Burridge, Dr. J. J. R. Campbell, Dr. J. Dahlie, Dr. J. D. Dennison, Dr. D. Donaldson, Dr. A. J. Elder, Mr. D. B. Fields, Dean C. V. Finnegan, Mr. C. Fulker, Dean J. A. F. Gardner, Dr. R. F. Gray, Dr. A. M. Hickling, Mr. J. H. Holm, Dr. W. M. Keenlyside, Dr. R. F. Kelly, Dr. R. W. Kennedy, Dean W. D. Kitts, Dr. A. Kozak, Dr. L. M. Lavkulich, Dr. D. S. Lirenman, Dean P. A. Lusztig, Dean K. M. Lysyk, Mrs. A. Macdonald, Ms. C. E. McAndrew, Dr. A. J. McClean, Dr. J. H. McNeill, Mr. J. F. McWilliams, Miss T. R. Murakami, Dr. J. F. Richards, Dean B. E. Riedel, Dr. G. G. E. Scudder, Dr. M. Shaw, Dr. J. G. Silver, Dr. C. E. Slonecker, Mr. G. A. Smith, Dr. M. Smith, Dr. R. H. T. Smith, Dr. R. A. Spencer, Dr. R. Stewart, Mr. B. Stuart-Stubbs, Dr. P. Suedfeld, Mr. R. S. Szeliski, Dr. P. R. Tennant, Miss C. L. V. Warren, Dean W. A. Webber, Dean L. M. Wedepohl, Mr. V. G. Wellbum, Dean R. M. Will, Dr. D. LL. Williams, Dr. M. D. Willman, Dr. J. L. Wisenthal, and by invitation Dr. V. C. Runeckles. Observer: Mr. J. A. Banham Messages of regret for their inability to attend were received from Dean G. S. Beagrie, Mr. W. H. Birmingham, Rev. P. C. Burns, Mrs. S. Dodson, Mr. B. A. Elliott, Mr. H. J. Franklin, Dr. J. P. Martin, Dr. W. R. Morford, Miss R. E. Robinson, Dr. N. Sutherland. Minutes of the previous meeting Dean Webber ) That the minutes of the Eighth regular meeting of Mrs. Bishop ) Senate for the Session 1980-81, having been circulated, be taken as read and adopted. Carried 7563. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Senate membership Declaration of vacancy As required under Section 35 (6) of the University Act, the following vacancy on Senate was declared: Mr. J. J. Fitzpatrick - student representative of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. From the Board of Governors Faculty recruitment and retention Senate was informed that in response to the request from Senate that the Board of Governors establish a joint Board/Senate committee to consider solution of the difficulties in recruitment and retention of Faculty caused by the housing situation, the Board of Governors had passed the following resolution: "That the Board of Governors has designated the Property Committee of the Board as the proper forum for discussion of housing problems; that the Property Committee of the Board would welcome any suggestions or comments which the Senate may wish to make concerning the housing situation; and further, that the passing of this resolution does not preclude liaison between the Property Committee of the Board and some designated members of Senate." Following a brief discussion it was agreed that Dean Webber and Dean Lusztig would convey to the Board of Governors, through the Property Committee, the academic concerns relating to the Faculty housing problem. Establishment of Presidential Advisory Committee for the recommendation and selection of candidates for the position of University Librarian Senate was notified that the following resolution was passed by the Board of Governors at its meeting of May I, 1981: That, subject to approval by Senate, a President's Advisory Committee for the recommendation and selection of candidates for the position of University Librarian be established whose function and composition shall be as follows: Functions: 1. To consider candidates for the position of University Librarian 2. To advise the President on the choice of a University Librarian in order that he may make an appropriate recommendation to the Board of Governors. 7564. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. From the Board of Governors Establishment of Presidential Advisory Committee for the recommendation and selection of candidates for the position of University Librarian (continued) Membership of committee: Chairman - President or his designate Secretary - To be chosen by the committee from among its members Members - Elected by professional librarian staff -2 * Elected by Senate (including at least one student) - 3 Appointed by the President - 3 *ln accordance with past practice, the Nominating Committee of Senate will nominate three members to be elected by Senate. Dr. Shaw ) That Senate approve the proposed procedure for Dean Webber ) the recommendation and selection of a University Librarian. Carried On behalf of Senate the Chairman offered congratulations to Mr. Basil Stuart-Stubbs on his appointment as Director of the School of Librarianship. The Chairman also paid tribute to Mr. Stuart-Stubbs, on his retirement as University Librarian, stating that he had been a most impressive Librarian, administrator and scholar. In response Mr. Stuart-Stubbs expressed thanks and appreciation to past and present members and Chairmen of the University Library Committee. Financial problems and priorities within the University Senate was informed that the following resolution had been passed by the Board of Governors at its meeting of May I, 1981: "That the Board invite the Senate Budget Committee, or another appropriate committee of Senate, to discuss jointly with the Finance Committee of the Board of Governors financial problems and priorities within the University so that the Board might obtain the information and views of the Senate with respect to these matters." Dr. Shaw ) That the President be requested to establish a Dean Riedel ) committee to discuss jointly with the Finance Committee of the Board of Governors financial problems and priorities within the University. In seconding the motion, Dean Riedel emphasized that the committee use as its framework the "The Mission of The University of British Columbia" statement which has been approved in principle by the Senate. The motion was put and carried. 7565. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries Mr. McWilliams ) That the new awards (listed in Appendix 'A') be Miss Warren ) accepted subject to the approval of the Board of Governors and that letters of thanks be sent to the donors. Carried Candidates for Degrees In accordance with the procedure adopted at the November 14, 1979 meeting of Senate, lists of candidates for degrees had been made available for inspection by Senate members prior to the meeting. Dean Riedel ) That the candidates for degrees and diplomas as Dean Gardner ) approved by the Faculties be granted the degree or diploma for which they were recommended, and that the Registrar, in consultation with the Deans and the Chairman of Senate make any necessary adjustments. Carried Scholarships and Awards The Chairman reported that Allen Dale Hunter was to receive the Governor- General's Gold Medal, and that Alexander R. Jones would receive the University Medal for Arts and Science. Congratulations were extended to the other winners of medals, prizes and scholarships shown in the list circulated. Reports of Committees of Senate Academic Building Needs Dr. Runeckles presented the report. It was stated in the report that the Senate Academic Building Needs Committee believed that it was inappropriate to recommend a single, extensive listing of priorities. Such a listing, by virtue of its extent, would have little significance for any but the first, select few, other than to raise expectations. Instead, the committee chose to break down the major needs of the moment, into categories which aggregate different types of need, and thereby may suggest different financial solutions. The categories, which are not mutually exclusive, are as follows: A. Committed and reaffirmed projects requiring new construction, i.e. projects which are currently approved as part of the University's Capital Building Programme, or for which commitments have been made in relation to other agencies. B. Current acute space shortages requiring new construction, i.e. units in which an academically crippling shortage of currently available space has been clearly demonstrated. 7566. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Reports of Committees of Senate Academic Building Needs (continued) C. Anticipated acute space shortages requiring new construction, i.e. units in which there may currently be modest shortages but for which there is clear indication that such shortages will become acute in the near future. D. Current/anticipated shortages largely solvable by real location/renovation, i.e. units in which shortages could largely be remedied by redistributions of existing prime space, together with the necessary refurbishing. E. Sub-standard building replacement, i.e. units whose needs are largely related to the poor quality of existing buildings. The following units were identified as those with the greatest need for academic space within these five categories (within each category, units are listed alphabetically by Faculty): A. Committed and Reaffirmed Projects: Agricultural Sciences; Psychology (Arts); Forestry; Clinical Departments (Medicine); Chemistry, Physics (Science). B. Current Acute Shortages: Chemical Engineering (Applied Science); Studio resources building (Arts); Dentistry; Biochemistry, Physiology (Medicine/Science). C. Anticipated Acute Shortages: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering (Applied Science). D. Real location/Renovation Architecture (Applied Science) and Community & Regional Planning (Graduate Studies); Computer Science (Science). E. Sub-standard building replacement: Plant Science greenhouses (Agricultural Sciences); Education; Institute of Animal Resource Ecology (Graduate Studies); Geophysics & Astronomy, Mathematics, Oceanography (Science). Excluding Category I, the SABN Committee further recommends for immediate forward planning: 7567. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Reports of Committees of Senate Academic Building Needs (continued) That priority be given to the following: 1. Dentistry 2. Chemical Engineering 3. Biochemistry 4. Physiology 5. Geophysics & Astronomy 6. Studio Resources Building It was further stated in the report that, at the present time, the Committee believed that it would be inappropriate and potentially misleading to specify the actual areas of new, additional or replacement space associated with these recommendations, but it would shortly be in a position to do so, as the methodology and data retrieval needed by the U.C.B.C. formula were refined over the course of the next few months. The Committee was acutely aware that, in addition to those few academic units identified above, there were many other units whose inadequate current space holdings may be seriously impeding the effectiveness of teaching and research programmes. To repeat the words of the 1977 SABN Committee's report: "this list does not exhaust the needs for well-designed academic space at the University". With regard to procedure, the present Committee followed a similar but abbreviated version of that which led to the 1977 report, with the exceptions that, as far as possible, U.C.B.C. formula data rather than Bareither-Schillinger formula data were used as initial indicators, and interviews and site visits were conducted by subcommittees rather than the full Committee. The selection of units for placement in the five categories was by consensus, and the final establishment of overall priorities of the units in Categories B, C, D, and E was determined by ballot, using the "Olympic formula", in which one highest and one lowest score were eliminated from the totals. In the light of its recommended priorities, the SABN Committee noted that, its identification of Dentistry's high priority reflects a current acute shortage of office and graduate teaching/research space in the Macdonald Building; its identification of Chemical Engineering's priority reflects the current situation, and is independent of any proposals with regard to expansion of the engineering programme at U.B.C. which would also involve other engineering departments; its inclusion of both Biochemistry and Physiology recognizes the continuing space shortages in these departments, which are in part attributable to their involvement in degree programmes in the Faculty of Science, and which are unrelated to the current expansion of the medical school; its inclusion of Geophysics and Astronomy is related to the serious structural inadequacies of current space holdings with respect to the needs of the department; its inclusion of the Studio Resources Building recognizes the long-standing joint needs of the Departments of Fine Arts, Music, and Theatre. 7568. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Reports of Committees of Senate Academic Building Needs (continued) The SABN Committee reaffirmed the acute space needs of those projects which had already been approved as part of the current Capital Plan, including the commitment to develop the Clinical Departments of the Faculty of Medicine in association with affiliated hospitals. The submission from the Faculty of Arts for an extension to the Museum of Anthropology was referred back for reconsideration of the academic needs of the Museum building. Time did not permit the SABN Committee to develop its current recommendations in as much detail as those presented in previous reports. Indeed, as had already been noted, the concept of more-frequent review argued against the development of extensive listings of priorities. However, in recognition of the need to try to make provision for the fairly rapid changes in space shortages which would undoubtedly occur in the future, the Committee recommended: That the University immediately undertake an investigation of the feasibility of constructing university resource space, of extreme flexibility in design and function, to accommodate, on a short-term basis, academic units which are experiencing acute shortages of space, and as a means of accelerating the demolition of present substandard buildings. In conclusion, it was stated that the Committee firmly believed that the U.C.B.C. formula approach to space entitlement could be developed into a useful tool for assisting in the review of academic space priorities. In order to aid the development of the methodology, the Committee recommended: "That the University place priority on maintaining an up-to-date space inventory, and on improving the classifications of room types and of academic activities associated with courses offered." Dr. Runeckles ) That priority be given to the following: Dr. Tennant ) ^ .. . Dentistry Chemical Engineering Biochemistry Physiology Geophysics & Astronomy Studio Resources Building A question was raised about the construction of two new classrooms in the Civil and Mechanical Engineering building which the Committee had supported and recommended to the President's Office in 1979. Dr. Runeckles stated that this item had not been included in the current priorities because the matter was already in hand. Following a brief discussion, the motion was put and carried. 7569. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Reports of Committees of Senate Academic Building Needs (continued) Dr. Runeckles ) That the University immediately undertake an Dean Webber ) investigation of the feasibility of constructing University resource space, of extreme flexibility in design and function, to accommodate, on a short-term basis, academic units which are experiencing acute shortages of space, and as a means of accelerating the demolition of present substandard buildings. Carried Dr. Runeckles ) That the University place priority on maintaining Dean Finnegan ) an up-to-date space inventory, and on improving the classifications of room types and of academic activities associated with courses offered. Carried The Chairman expressed thanks and appreciation for the work done by the committee. Admissions Committee Bachelor of Music Program - Admission Requirements Dr. Smith reported that the Admissions Committee recommended approval of the proposal of the Faculty of Arts that applicants to the Bachelor of Music Program be permitted to include a Grade 12 Music course among the four courses from the Arts and Science category of the Secondary School Curriculum listed in the requirements for admission to the University in September 1981. Dr. Smith ) That applicants to the Bachelor of Music Program Dean Will ) are permitted to, and wherever possible, shall include a Grade 12 Music course among the four courses numbered 7-8-9-10. Carried Curriculum Committee (See Appendix 'B') Faculties of Graduate Studies and Law Dr. Richards presented the report. Approval of a course change and course deletions, submitted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, had been withheld at the November 12, 1980 meeting of Senate pending further consultation between the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical Engineering. Dr. Richards reported that the Department of Electrical Engineering were now satisfied that the proposed change would not result in the duplication of an existing Electrical Engineering course and the committee were therefore recommending approval of the proposed changes. 7570. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Reports of Committees of Senate Curriculum Committee Faculties of Graduate Studies and Law (continued) The committee also recommended approval of a new course, submitted by the Faculty of Law, subject to the addition of the prerequisite "permission of instructor". Dr. Richards ) That the proposals submitted by the Faculties of Dean Lysyk ) Graduate Studies and Law be approved. Carried School of Rehabilitation Medicine The committee recommended approval of a proposal to offer a Bachelor of Science degree program in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Science degree program in Physical Therapy but recommended that approval of the degree designations and the question of awarding a second Bachelor's degree be withheld. The committee also recommended that approval of a proposed new course RHME 402 Introduction to Scientific Inquiry, be referred to the Subcommittee on Statistics because the course had a significant statistical component. The committee further recommended that the fe unit value assigned to RHME 414 and RHME 425 be deleted. Dr. Richards explained that the courses were similar to a number of other courses classified as professional courses which the committee had consistently recommended receive zero credit. As far as the degree designations were concerned Dr. Richards stated that those recommended by the School were the B.S.O.T. and the B.S.P.T. The committee had been under the impression that those designations were in common use in Canada and North America. However, it appeared that a wide variety of designations were used and it was felt that others might be more appropriate and should therefore be considered. Dr. Richards drew Senate's attention to a statement in the proposal that students who wished to become dually qualified in occupational therapy and physical therapy could do so by completing an additional 18 months of full-time study. The committee had been under the impression that the School were proposing that students could qualify for a second credential for professional purposes but it appeared that the intention was that students could qualify for a second Bachelor's degree. Under the circumstances, it was proposed that approval of this item be withheld pending further consideration by the committee. 7571. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Reports of Committees of Senate Curriculum Committee School of Rehabilitation Medicine (continued) Dr. Richards ) That the proposal of the School of Rehabilitation Dean Webber ) Medicine to offer a Bachelor of Science degree program in Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Science degree program in Physical Therapy be approved. Carried Faculties of Science and Medicine The committee recommended approval of the proposed Faculty of Science route into the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science program. It was explained in the material circulated that the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree was, at present, granted upon the successful completion of a two-year program. Candidates for admission must have graduated from an approved Institute of Technology, plus one year of in-hospital training in a C.M.A. approved hospital laboratory. They must, in addition, have gained credit in Chemistry 205 and 230 (or equivalent) and English 100. The proposed program would offer an alternate route whereby students could enter this program. The prospective student would take two years in the Faculty of Science and, if accepted into the B.M.L.Sc. program, would take a summer term of courses in a hospital and then take the normal two-year program that has already been established. Students not accepted into the B.M.L.Sc. program could continue in the Faculty of Science to obtain their degree in one of the Life Sciences. However, they would not be able to use the Pathology courses that they had taken, toward their B.Sc. degree. Dr. Richards ) That the proposal of the Faculties of Science and Dean Webber ) Medicine to offer a Faculty of Science route into the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science program be approved. Carried Nominating Committee Dr. Richards, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, presented the committee's recommendations for membership on the various committees of Senate. He reported that the committee had tried to accommodate the preferences indicated by members in their responses to the request that members state the committees on which they would like to serve. 7572. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Reports of Committees of Senate Nominating Committee (continued) Dr. Richards also reported that the committee had nominated Dr. C. E. Slonecker, Dr. P. Suedfeld and Mr. S. T. Henderson as the three members to be elected by Senate to serve on the President's Advisory Committee for the recommendation and selection of candidates for the position of University Librarian. Dr. Richards ) That the recommendations of the Nominating Dr. Dennison ) Committee be approved. Senate was reminded that at the May 25, 1977 meeting of Senate it had been agreed that a liaison member of Senate be named to the President's Bookstore Committee. It was agreed that the Nominating Committee be requested to nominate a member of Senate to serve on the President's Bookstore Committee. The motion was put and carried. Report of Ad Hoc Committee to Consider Alternatives to the Universities Council of B.C.'s Grant Allocation Formula Dr. Shaw presented the following report of the committee, which had been established as a result of a motion passed at the October 15, 1980 meeting of Senate: "I. Preamble Beginning in 1979/80, the Universities Council of B.C. embarked on a three year experiment with a formula for dividing the provincial operating grant among the three B.C. universities. The formula is used to calculate the number of "grant units" to which each university is entitled, and the operating grant is divided among the three universities in proportion to the number of "grant units" assigned to each university. In principle, only 95% of the total operating grant is allocated by the formula, with the distribution of the remaining 5% left to the discretion of the Council. In practice, the Council has applied the formula to all of the operating grant except for the provision for new and emergent programs. As a result, in 1979/80 and 1980/81 almost 99% of the total operating grant was allocated according to the formula. The principles on which the formula is based were drawn up and approved by UCBC in 1978. Revisions were made after the grant for the fiscal year 1979/80 was allocated, and it was decided that the revised formula would be employed for the fiscal years 1980/81 and 1981/82. The ad hoc committee was charged with considering alternatives to the UCBC grant allocation formula and asked to focus on alternatives which will recognize and help ensure excellence in university education within our province. This charge reflects the Senate's concern about the academic consequences of any inequities in funding. 7573. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Report of Ad Hoc Committee to Consider Alternatives to the Universities Council of B.C.'s Grant Allocation Formula (continued) "II. Nature of the Formula The purpose of this section is to describe the formula in general terms. The three provincial universities, UBC, SFU and UVic are very different institutions. The allocation formula only recognizes three differences between them, namely: (1) Size (i.e. overall student enrolment) (2) Relative costs of programs offered. (3) The nature of the academic year. (I) Size The role of enrolment in the formula is complex. In effect, three different measures of university size are involved: (a) The number of full-time equivalent students (FTE's) (b) The number of cost-weighted full-time equivalent students (WFTE's) (This measure is discussed further below). (c) The number of students enrolled, i.e., the "headcount". For this purpose a part-time student is counted as the equivalent of a full-time student. In calculating the number of grant units the first two measures of size are summed. This procedure severely dilutes the impact of the cost weights. The effects of this are considered below. The third measure of size enters the formula in a way which is supposed to make an allowance for economies of scale. The first 4050 students are entered with full weight; the remaining students are entered with a weight of 1/10. The choice of these figures is arbitrary. The effect of giving ten-times the weight to the first 4050 students is to give a relatively larger allocation of funds to the smaller universities. In 1978/79 (the base year for the 1980/81 grant) 4050 students amounted to 52% of the headcount at UVic, 43% at SFU and 16% at UBC. (2) Relative costs of programs The number of FTE students in certain programs is multiplied by a weighting factor in an attempt to recognize relative costs of programs. It should be noted that the weighted full-time equivalent enrolment is a cost—weighted measure of the relative sizes of the three universities which could be used to allocate funds among the universities. However, the effect of this cost—weighted FTE measure is offset by two assumptions: (a) that costs among the universities also vary according to the number of students without regard to their program or their status as full-time or part-time enrollees, and, (b) that there are substantial economies of scale in the universities. (3) Nature of the academic year An additional allowance is provided to SFU for its trimester system. 7574. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Report of Ad Hoc Committee to Consider Alternatives to the Universities Council of B.C.'s Grant Allocation Formula (continued) 'III. The Effects of the Formula One way to describe the effect of the formula is to note that it provides an allocation of funds among the three universities which is in close proportion to the relative FTE enrolments, as shown in the following table. (Table I) TABLE I * Actual Grant for operating purposes from Government of B.C. per FTE indexed to UBC = 1.00 Year UBC SFU UVic 1979/80 1.00 I.01 0.94 1980/81 1.00 0.99 0.95 Mean 1.00 1.00 0.945 This distribution totally ignores the differences in relative costs inherent in different programs, many of the more costly of which are unique to UBC. The weights used in the formula are intended to reflect the approximate relative costs of different programs. If the funds available had been allocated among the three universities in proportion to the relative cost weighted FTE enrolments, UBC would have received about $12.5 million more in 1980/81 than it actually did. UBC is a much more complex institution than either SFU or UVic. It has a larger proportion of its students enrolled in programs which are inherently very costly. This is illustrated in Table II which shows for each university the ratio of cost weighted full-time equivalent enrolments (WFTE) to full-time equivalent enrolments (FTE). The higher the ratio, the higher the costs faced by the institution per full-time student. * The data in Tables I, II and III exclude the special grant for the expansion of the Medical School at UBC as well as the additional students funded by the expansion budget. TABLE II Year 1978/79 1979/80 1980/81 Table III shows the relative grants per cost weighted full-time equivalent student for the three universities for the past 3 years. WFTE/FTE UBC SFU UVic 1.977 2.006 2.018 1.619 1.649 1.640 1.639 1.648 1.650 7575. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Report of Ad Hoc Committee to Consider Alternatives to the Universities Council of B.C.'s Grant Allocation Formula "III. The Effects of the Formula (continued) TABLE 111 Actual Grant for operating purposes from Government of B.C. per WFTE indexed to UBC = 1.00 Year UBC SFU UVic 1978/79 1.00 1.20 1.19 1979/80 1.00 1.23 1.14 1980/81 1.00 1.22 1.16 Mean 1.00 1.217 1.163 The data show that, on the average, UBC has received 16% less than UVic and 22% less than SFU per WFTE over the last 3 years. It is our view that this disparity in the relative grants per WFTE reflects a serious under funding of UBC. This inequitable allocation of funds among the three universities arises for two fundamental reasons: (a) The assumptions made about economies of scale. The formula assumes that economies of scale depend simply on the number of students enrolled in the university, without regard to the complexity of the university. At a university like UBC, which offers a wide range of specialized undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, requiring special facilities and frequently with relatively small enrolments, there are few costs which depend only on the size of the university. It is our conclusion that the assumption implicit in this formula that large economies of scale are possible at UBC is ill-founded. Our conclusion is consistent with the findings of an independent study commissioned by the UCBC and submitted in 1978. The consultant estimated UBC's shortfall in funding relative to the other two universities to be $6,044 million. He proposed a 5 year plan to correct this inequity which was abandoned by UCBC after implementation for I year (1978/79). (b) The assumptions made about major special costs. The formula itself only includes one special cost factor - SFU's trimester system. UBC operates many programs on a year-round basis and has large spring and summer sessions which are not given recognition. Moreover, no allowance is made for additional operating costs at UBC such as those arising from the relative age of many of its buildings, and the operation of a comprehensive library which serves as the ultimate provincial library resource. IV. New Programs Special grants are made outside the formula for new programs. These grants, based on a careful analysis of costs by the universities and the Council, are designed to finance the new programs through their new and emergent phases, i.e., 7576. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Report of Ad Hoc Committee to Consider Alternatives to the Universities Council of B.C.'s Grant Allocation Formula IV. New Programs (continued) "until the first class graduates from the program. Unless the formula reasonably reflects the relative costs of the new program when it is operating at its planned level, termination of the special grant will create a shortfall of revenue for the university. In the case of small programs, this is not a serious concern. However, for a major new program, like the expansion of the medical school, it could provoke a major financial crisis. Unless the formula is adjusted to reflect more adequately the relative costs of medical students, termination of the medical expansion grant could well produce the ludicrous result that approximately 35% of the funding originally provided for the expansion of the medical school at UBC would be allocated by the formula to the other two universities. V. Recommendations At this juncture we see no alternative to a formula but consider that the present formula should be significantly revised. In particular, we recommend: (1) That until there is good empirical evidence for substantial economies of scale in B.C. universities, no such provision should be incorporated in the allocation mechanism. In other words, the 'head count factor' should be dropped. (2) That if a special allowance for the trimester system at SFU is continued then a comparable allowance should be made for spring and summer sessions at UBC and UVic. (3) That full recognition be given to the cost weighted FTE measure in the allocation mechanism. (4) That these changes be phased in over a reasonable period. As a general observation, we express some concern about an enrolment driven allocation mechanism which creates incentives for universities to reduce admission standards at both graduate and undergraduate levels in order to attract revenue producing students. With a view to maintaining excellence in university education in British Columbia, we hope that the UCBC will remain sensitive to this issue." In conclusion, Dr. Shaw stated that the Board of Governors had established its own committee which would be meeting with the President's committee on May 26. He also stated that the Universities Council had requested that the University's official position on the allocation mechanism be forwarded to the Council by August 30, 1981. Dr. Shaw ) That the report be received and referred to the Dr. Keenlyside ) President for consideration and action. Following a brief discussion, the motion was put and carried. 7577. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Report from the Vancouver School of Theology A report from the Vancouver School of Theology was presented to Senate in accordance with the regulation in the Affiliation Agreement of January 18, 1978 which requires that a theological college "shall submit a resume of its academic operations to the Senate annually". Some of the points noted in the report were as follows: 112 students were enrolled for degree courses in the winter session. Approximately 47% of these students were women. 84 students holding a first theological degree were enrolled in advanced study in the Summer School courses in 1980. 349 clergy were involved in the School's continuing professional education programs in 1980/81. Following an accreditation team visit in October, the School was reaccredited for a ten year period by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. Library: Extensive renovations have been carried out to provide better facilities for the services area of the Library. Further changes are anticipated this summer to provide new reading room space. The holdings of the Library are approximately 68,000 volumes. Degrees conferred in May 1981 were: Master of Theology I Master of Divinity 17 Master of Theological Studies 3 Master of Theological Studies (Honours) I Bachelor of Theology 4 Correspondence Senate, at its meeting of March 18, 1981, requested the Secretary of Senate to write to the Minister of Education concerning the English Placement Test. The Secretary read to Senate the following reply from the Minister of Education: "Thank you for your recent letter concerning the Senate of the University of British Columbia's appreciation of the usefulness of the English Placement Test and expressed desire for its continuation. Please assure the members of the Senate on my behalf that, while we have been finalizing plans to move coordination of this service from the Schools level to the jurisdiction of the Post-Secondary Department within the Ministry, there has not been a decision made to discontinue it. Rather, it is our intention to monitor its continued usefulness and to investigate potential viable alternatives with users of this service. With this in mind, I am most appreciative of the information you have shared with me on behalf of the Senate. Please advise the members of the Senate that consultation with all post-secondary users will precede any decision to discontinue or substantially modify this service." 7578. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Report of the Committee on Appeals on Academic Standing (in camera) Dr. McClean presented the following report: "This report covers the period April I, 1980 to March 31, 1981. During that period twelve appeals were launched. Two were withdrawn before a hearing could take place, and a third, although not formally withdrawn, was not pursued by the student. Of the nine appeals heard the Committee dismissed seven and allowed two. The Committee, it will be noted, has no jurisdiction to allow an appeal where the sole question raised involves the exercise of academic judgement by a Faculty. One of the nine appeals turned on such a question, and it was therefore dismissed. The other eight appeals raised questions which fell within the Committee's jurisdiction. In one case it was alleged that there was bias against a student, in another that there was a personality conflict between the student and an instructor, and in four others that there had been insufficient information provided to students on a variety of matters, for example there was insufficient information provided on the method of evaluation to be used, on the deadlines for papers and on the reasons for failure. In these six cases the Committee decided on the evidence presented to it that the various allegations had not been substantiated, and the appeals were therefore dismissed. The two remaining appeals were allowed. In one the Committee decided that a student ought to be reinstated in a graduate program. The student had been required to withdraw because it was stated he had not shown research ability and because he had failed a comprehensive examination. The Committee decided that no clear decision had been made by the department on the student's research ability, and that the failure on the comprehensive examination ought not to be held against the student because he had been required to sit the examination on excessively short notice. In the other appeal a student failed his year by a very slim margin. The Committee decided that in reaching that decision it was not clear that the Faculty involved had followed its own prescribed procedures and, given how close the student had been to passing, allowed the appeal, and directed that the student be permitted to proceed to the next year of study. By its terms of reference the Committee is required to draw the attention of Senate to any issues arising from appeals which might be regarded as being of general significance to the University. Two points are perhaps worth noting with respect to this year's appeals. First, altogether twelve appeals were commenced. That compares with three appeals in the year 1979-80. This is a significant increase, although given the size of the University there is perhaps no reason for concern. Second, most of the appeals related to matters of procedure. It is clear that it is for the benefit of both faculty and students that there be well- established rules relating to such questions as evaluation techniques, deadlines and examination procedures, and that these rules be carefully adhered to." It was agreed that since names of students were no longer mentioned in the reports of the committee it would not be necessary to present future reports in camera. The meeting adjourned at 10.30 p.m. The next regular meeting of Senate will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 1981. Secretary Confirmed, Chairman 7579. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. APPENDIX 'A' New Awards recommended to Senate Betty Belshaw Memorial Prize - The Betty Belshaw Memorial Fund has been established by donations from Betty Belshaw's family, friends, and colleagues to provide an annual prize of $400 to be awarded to an outstanding student in English 205 (Introduction to Poetry) or English 206 (Introduction to Drama). The award will alternate annually between the two courses. Dr. Earl B. Gillanders Memorial Scholarship - An annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 has been provided by Canada Tungsten Mining Corporation Limited in memory of Dr. Earl B. Gillanders, B.A. (Geology) 1925, M.A., 1926, who went on to a distinguished national and international career in the mining industry. The award will be made to a student entering the final year in Geology, and planning to go into the mining industry upon graduating or alternatively, to continue post-graduate studies in the field of Geology. The award will be made on the recommendation of the department and will be based on scholastic achievement, with preference given to candidates demonstrating financial need. Edwina Heller Scholarship in Music - This scholarship in the amount of $500 has been provided by Edwina Heller, supportive friend of the Department of Music and former faculty member in piano. It will be awarded annually to a gifted pianist in the third or fourth year of study in the Bachelor of Music program. While achievement and promise in piano performance and related areas of study will be the primary criteria of selection, the financial circumstances of the student will also be taken into account. Walter E. Heller Financial Corp. Scholarship - A scholarship in the amount of $300 has been offered by the Walter E. Heller Financial Corp. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Faculty to the student obtaining the top mark in Business Finance and entering the final year in the M.B.A. program. 7580. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. APPENDIX 'B' Course and curriculum proposals FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES Computer Science Course change CPSC 537 - change in description Deletions CPSC 507 and 527 FACULTY OF LAW New course LAW 397 (l/lfe)d Economic Analysis of Law SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Calendar statement PROGRAMS OFFERED: 1. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy 2. Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Occupational therapy and physical therapy are health professions concerned with the rehabilitation of the sick and injured and the prevention of dysfunction. Therapists serve as members of the rehabilitation team associated with physicians, nurses, social workers, teachers, speech pathologists and psychologists. They work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, psychiatric institutions, industrial facilities, governmental and voluntary health agencies, schools, homes for the aged, and in patients' homes. Occupational therapists provide service to individuals whose abilities to cope with tasks of living are threatened or impaired by developmental deficits, the aging process, poverty and cultural differences, physical injury or illness, or psychological and social disability. Reference to occupation in the title is in the context of man's goal-directed use of time, energy, interest and attention. Occupational therapists use selected activity to evaluate and to treat dysfunction. The activities may include manual and creative arts, industrial and vocational skills, recreational activities, remedial games, communication skills, play for children, and training of patients in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices for the tasks of daily living. The services of physical therapists are primarily directed toward the prevention or alleviation of movement dysfunction. The more common movement dysfunctions may be manifested in impairment, actual or potential, related to clients' neuromuscular, musculo-skeletal, respiratory or cardiovascular systems. Physical therapists evaluate functional impairment of their clients which may have resulted from developmental deficits, the aging process, disease, injury or psychological stress. Treatment programs are planned and implemented to alleviate pain, improve physical fitness and promote optimal movement function. Treatment methods may include therapeutic exercise, physical agents such as heat or electricity and the instruction of clients and their families in the use of appropriate activities or assistive devices to achieve the tasks of daily living. 7581. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. APPENDIX 'B' SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (continued) GENERAL INFORMATION Admission Application for admission to the Second Year of the School of Rehabilitation Medicine will be considered for an applicant who has completed a full year of university or college study with an overall achievement of at least 70% including the following subjects, or the equivalent: English 100, Biology 101 or 102, Chemistry 103 or I 10 or 120, Mathematics 130 (or 100 and 101), Psychology 100 and either Grade XI or XII Physics. Admission is limited and based on academic standing, maturity, personal suitability and any available references concerning performance as a volunteer worker or employee. Priority will be given to residents of British Columbia. The University reserves the right to reject applicants for admission on the basis of their overall academic records even if they technically meet entrance requirements and to limit enrolment if its facilities and resources are inadequate. Unless distance from the University makes it impractical, a personal interview is required prior to acceptance. Graduates of the School will be given priority for readmission to obtain dual qualifications in occupational and physical therapy. Physical Fitness Requirements Each applicant must present a certificate of physical fitness from a physician in accordance with the regulations of the University Health Service. Application and Registration All inguiries relating to admission and personal interviews should be addressed to: The Director, The School of Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., V6T IW5. See the General Information section for details. Note: The School opens the day after Labour Day. The deadline for application is February 28. Costs Other Than Sessional Fee There are additional expenses for uniforms, travel, clinical practice, and books. The School will provide applicants with information regarding these additional costs. Students should be prepared to have clinical practice outside the Vancouver area and therefore should include living and travel costs for this experience in estimating total expenses. Students are encouraged to try to have access to a car for transportation in order to minimize time and effort expended in essential travel to the various areas used for clinical experiences. Two white laboratory coats. Instruction regarding purchase of uniforms will be given by the School. Laboratory fee $30.00 per year. 7582. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. APPENDIX 'B' SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (continued) Attendance This section is unchanged. Examinations and Advancement This section is unchanged. Clinical Experience Clinical Practice: Field work in professionally accredited facilities will be supervised by University appointed personnel in hospitals, health clinics, community care agencies and rehabilitation centres. A student must satisfactorily complete field work before being promoted to Third Year or Fourth Year. A student failing to satisfactorily complete field work must repeat the failed section with satisfactory results in order to be eligible for graduation. On completion of all didactic and clinical field work, the graduate will be eligible for membership with either the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Proposed Program Second Year Anatomy 390. Basic Human Anatomy 3 Pathology 375. Introduction to Human Pathology I Zoology 303. Vertebrate Physiology or an approved equivalent 3 Psychology 301. Developmental Psychology or an approved course in human growth and development 3 Sociology 200. Introduction to Sociology or an approved equivalent 3 RHME 200. Functional Anatomy I RHME 201. Kinesiology Ife RHME 202. Clinical Skills fe RHME 204. Tests and Measures I fe RHME 205. Devices/Equipment I fe RHME 207. Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice 3 RHME 209. Clinical Fieldwork, Occupational Therapy 0 Total 22 units By the end of the second year, all students will be required to show evidence of: 1. a valid first aid (St. John's Ambulance) certificate or equivalent competence 2. a valid certificate for basic life support, e.g. Canadian Heart Foundation certificate or equivalent competence in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation at the basic level 3. completion of the recommended medical terminology programmed text. 7583. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. APPENDIX 'B' SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Physical erapy Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy - Proposed Program (continued) Third Year Psychology Elective. Selection to be approved by Division of Occupational Therapy 3 Anatomy and Physiology 425. Elements of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology or an approved equivalent RHME 301. RHME 302. RHME 303. RHME 306. RHME 307. RHME 311. RHME 323. RHME 335. Fourth Year RHME 401. RHME 402. RHME 406. RHME 407. RHME 408. RHME 416. RHME 417. RHME 424. RHME 425. RHME 426. RHME 428. RHME 435. Medicine and Surgery I, II, III, IV Psychosocial Aspects of Disability Occupational Therapy, Clinical Conditions in Psychiatry Occupational Therapy, Orthotic and Remedial Equipment Occupational Therapy, Psychosocial Dysfunction Leadership and Communication Occupational Therapy, Neurodevelopmental Techniques Clinical Fieldwork, Occupational Therapy 3fe 3 Ife Ife 3 Total 21 units Medicine and Surgery V fe Introduction to Scientific Inquiry Occupational Therapy, Lifestyling Occupational Therapy, Advanced Problem-Solving for Physical Dysfunction Management and Administration Occupational Therapy, Function in Home and Community Health Care Systems Occupational Therapy, Program Design Occupational Therapy, Social and Professional Issues Occupational Therapy, Independent Study Occupational Therapy, Advanced Problem-Solving for Mental Health Ife Clinical Fieldwork, Occupational Therapy 3fe Ife I Ife I Ife 2 I fe life fe fe Total 15.5 units Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy - Proposed Program Second Year Anatomy 390. Pathology 375. Zoology 303. Psychology 301 Sociology 200. Basic Human Anatomy 3 Introduction to Human Pathology I Vertebrate Physiology or an approved equivalent 3 Developmental Psychology or an approved course in human growth and development 3 Introduction to Sociology or an approved equivalent 3 7584. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. APPENDIX 'B' SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy - Proposed Program Second Year (continued) RHME 200. RHME 201. RHME 202. RHME 204. RHME 205. RHME 208. RHME 210. Functional Anatomy Kinesiology Clinical Skills Tests and Measures Devices/Equipment Introduction to Physical Therapy Clinical Fieldwork, Physical Therapy Ife fe Ife Ife 3 0 Total 22 units By the end of the second year, all students will be required to show evidence of: 1. a valid first aid (St. John's Ambulance) certificate or equivalent competence 2. a valid certificate for basic life support, e.g. Canadian Heart Foundation certificate or equivalent competence in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation at the basic level 3. completion of the recommended medical terminology programmed text. Third Year Elective. Selection to be approved by Division of Physical Therapy Anatomy and Physiology 425. Elements of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology or an approved equivalent RHME 301. RHME 302. RHME 304. RHME 305. RHME 308. RHME 31 I. RHME 313. RHME 314. RHME 330. Fourth Year RHME 401. RHME 402. RHME 404. RHME 408. RHME 41 I. RHME 412. Medicine and Surgery I, II, III, IV Psychosocial Aspects of Disability Physical Therapy Assessment and Management Procedures Physical Therapy, Electro and Hydrotherapy Physical Therapy, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders Leadership and Communication Physical Therapy, Respiratory Disorders Physical Therapy, Neurological Disorders Clinical Fieldwork, Physical Therapy Ife 3fe 3 Ife fe Ife Ife I Ife 4fe Total 21 units Medicine and Surgery V fe Introduction to Scientific Inquiry Medicine and Survery VI Management and Administration Physical Therapy, Obstetrics and Paediatrics Physical Therapy, Cardiac and Peripheral-Vascular Disorders Ife Ife Ife 7585. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. APPENDIX 'B' SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy - Proposed Program Fourth Year (continued) RHME 413. RHME 414. RHME 415. RHME 417. RHME 430. Physical Therapy, Comprehensive Patient Management Physical Therapy, Social and Professional Issues Physical Therapy, Independent Study Health Care Systems Clinical Fieldwork, Physical Therapy 3 fe 2 fe 3fe Total 15.5 units New courses Course changes RHME 202 (fe) RHME 208 (3) RHME 302 (Ife) RHME 308 (Ife) RHME 31 I (I) RHME 313 (I) RHME 314 (Ife) RHME 323 (Ife) RHME 41 I (Ife) RHME 412 (fe) RHME 413 (3) RHME 414(0) RHME 415 (2) RHME 416 (Ife) RHME 417 (fe) RHME 424 (I) RHME 425 (0) RHME 426 (Ife) RHME 428 (Ife) Clinical Skills Introduction to Physical Therapy Psychosocial Aspects of Disability Physical Therapy, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders Leadership and Communication Physical Therapy, Respiratory Disorders Physical Therapy, Neurological Disorders Occupational Therapy, Neurodevelopmental Techniques Physical Therapy, Obstetrics and Paediatrics Physical Therapy, Cardiac and Peripheral-Vascular Disorders Physical Therapy, Comprehensive Patient Management Physical Therapy, Social and Professional Issues Physical Therapy, Independent Study Occupational Therapy, Function in Home and Community Health Care Systems Occupational Therapy, Program Design Occupational Therapy, Social and Professional Issues Occupational Therapy, Independent Study Occupational Therapy, Advanced Problem RHME 200, 201, 204, 207, 209, 301, 303, 304, 306, 307, 401, 404, 406, 407, 408 - change in title, description, units and hours RHME 310 - change in number (now 330) title, description, units and hours RHME 409 - change in number (now 435) title, description, units and hours RHME 410 - change in number (now 430) title, description, units and hours 7586. Wednesday, May 20, 1981. APPENDIX 'B' SCHOOL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Course changes (continued) RHME 210 - change in title, description and units (now (0)) RHME 205, 305 - change in title, description and hours RHME 309 - change in number (now 335) title, description and hours Deletions RHME 203, 206, 300, 400, 403, 405 FACULTIES OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE Faculty of Science route into the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Program First Year Mathematics 100 and 101 Chemistry I 10 or 120 Physics 110, 115 or 120 English 100 Biology 101 or 102 (J55 * Science credit will not be granted for the courses in Pathology. Summer Term in Hospital (June - August) Pathology 201 and 202 (2) Pathology 204 (I) Pathology 210 (I) Pathology 230 (I) TST Third and Fourth Years of the Program were approved by Senate October 12, 1977. New courses PATH 201 (I) Introductory Clinical Chemistry PATH 202 (I) Applied Practical Clinical Chemistry PATH 203 (I) Introductory Haematology and Blood Banking PATH 204 (I) Applied Haematology and Blood Banking Second Year (3) Chemistry 205 (or 220) (3) (3) Chemistry 230 (or 203) (3) (3) Microbiology 200 (3) (3) Biology 200 and 201 (3) (3) Pathology 203, 205 and 206 * (2) Arts elective (3) PATH 205 (fe) E ementary Theory and Practice of Microscopy PATH 206 (fe) Basic Histopathological Technique PATH 210(1) Hospital Organization and Practical Training PATH 230 (I) Applied Medical Microbiology
- Library Home /
- Search Collections /
- Open Collections /
- Browse Collections /
- UBC Publications /
- [Meeting minutes of the Senate of The University of...
Open Collections
UBC Publications
Featured Collection
UBC Publications
[Meeting minutes of the Senate of The University of British Columbia] 1981-05-20
jpg
Page Metadata
Item Metadata
Title | [Meeting minutes of the Senate of The University of British Columbia] |
Publisher | [Vancouver : University of British Columbia Senate] |
Date Created | 1981-05-20 |
Subject |
University of British Columbia |
Geographic Location |
Vancouver (B.C.) |
Genre |
Periodicals |
Type |
Text |
FileFormat | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Identifier | UBC_Senate_Minutes_1981_05_20 |
Collection |
University Publications |
Source | Original Format: University of British Columbia. Archives |
Date Available | 2015-07-13 |
Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from the University of British Columbia Senate: http://senate.ubc.ca/ |
DOI | 10.14288/1.0115728 |
AggregatedSourceRepository | CONTENTdm |
Download
- Media
- senmin-1.0115728.pdf
- Metadata
- JSON: senmin-1.0115728.json
- JSON-LD: senmin-1.0115728-ld.json
- RDF/XML (Pretty): senmin-1.0115728-rdf.xml
- RDF/JSON: senmin-1.0115728-rdf.json
- Turtle: senmin-1.0115728-turtle.txt
- N-Triples: senmin-1.0115728-rdf-ntriples.txt
- Original Record: senmin-1.0115728-source.json
- Full Text
- senmin-1.0115728-fulltext.txt
- Citation
- senmin-1.0115728.ris
Full Text
Cite
Citation Scheme:
Usage Statistics
Share
Embed
Customize your widget with the following options, then copy and paste the code below into the HTML
of your page to embed this item in your website.
<div id="ubcOpenCollectionsWidgetDisplay">
<script id="ubcOpenCollectionsWidget"
src="{[{embed.src}]}"
data-item="{[{embed.item}]}"
data-collection="{[{embed.collection}]}"
data-metadata="{[{embed.showMetadata}]}"
data-width="{[{embed.width}]}"
data-media="{[{embed.selectedMedia}]}"
async >
</script>
</div>

https://iiif.library.ubc.ca/presentation/cdm.senmin.1-0115728/manifest