805 Wednesday, December 18th, 1940. The second regular meeting of the Senate of The University of British Columbia for the session 1940-41 was held on Wednesday, December 18th, 1940, at 8:00 p.m., in the Board and Senate Room. Present: President L. S. Klinck (in the Chair), Dean J. N. Finlayson, Dean D. Buchanan, Dr. Blythe Eagles, Dr. D. G. Laird, Dr. M. Y. Williams, Mr. A. H. Finlay, Mr. F. H. Soward, Mr. L. F. Robertson, Dr. Evlyn F. Farris, Mr. A. R. Lord, Mr. William Morgan, Rev. Dr. J. G. Brown, Rev. Dr. H. R. Trumpour, Miss M. L. Bollert, Dr. W. N. Sage, Dr. H. V. Warren, Mr. A. E. Lord, Miss A. B. Jamieson and Dr. C. A. H. Wright. Expressions of regret at their inability to attend the meeting were received from Dr. J. F. Walker, Mr. J. N. Harvey and Dean F. M. Clement. Mr. A. E. Lord) Dr. W. N. Sage) That the minutes of the first regular meeting of October 16th, 1940, be taken as read, and adopted. Carried Speaker for the Spring Congregation Dr. Farris ) Dean Finlayson) That the matter of the selection of a speaker for the Spring Congregation be left to the Chair. Carried Notice of appointment of Committee on Time of Meeting of Senate Preceding the Spring Congregation Mr. A. E. Lord (Chairman) Mr. L. F. Robertson Dr. M. Y. Williams From the Board of Governors Extra-Sessional Class for 1940-41 (History 12) - Approved 806 Wednesday, December 18th, 1940. From the Board of Governors (continued) Change in the name of the "Department of Botany" to the "Department of Biology and Botany" - Approved Calendar Change in Courses - Zoology 2 and 5 - Approved Change in number of hours given to German 1 - Approved Change in course in Fourth Year Mechanical Engineering - Approved Renewal of the Cariboo Gold Q,uartz Mining Company Limited Scholarship - Approved Alumni Association Bursary - Approved A letter was received from the Board of Governors in regard to the recommendation of Senate relative to the proposed re-establishment of the Course in Home Economics and the establishment of a Faculty of Law.- The Board had postponed action on this matter pending the preparation of the estimates for 1941-42. Later, when the estimates were drawn up, it was decided that items for these proposed courses should not be included. From the Faculty of Arts and Science Dean Buchanan presented a recommendation of the Faculty of Arts and Science that the following courses be authorized,- Latin 24 - Virgil (For Graduate 'Students) English 27 - Modern English Speech (To be given in the Summer Session) * 807 Wednesday, December 18th, 1940. 9 Dean Buchanan) Mr. Robertson) That the proposed new courses, Latin 24 and English 27, be approved. Carried A list of the courses to be given in the Summer Session of 1941 was presented by Dean Buchanan. • Dean Buchanan) , Mr. Robertson) That the proposed courses be It approved. Carried Reports of Committees On Time of Meeting of Senate Preceding the Spring * Congregation On behalf of the Committee, Mr. A. E. Lord presented jl a report containing the following recommendation: r' f ^k That, commencing in the year 1942, the Senate meeting preceding Spring Congregation be held ia, on the Tuesday evening preceding Congregation day. Mr. A. E. Lord) p Dr. Williams ) That the report be adopted. Carried * On Military Education A communication was received from Lieut.-Col G. M. V Shrum, under date of December 17th, giving a statement of ; the work of the Committee on Military Education in refer- ence to the organization of compulsory Military Training » and reporting on the action of a Sub-Committee of the Committee on Military Education which had been appointed to consider applications for exemption. The report con- ^ ^P tained, also, a statistical summary of enlistments. 808 Wednesday, December 18th, 1940 Mr. Soward) Dr. Warren) That the report be received for information, and that Senate, through the Secretary, express to the Officer Commanding, C.O.T.C., the thanks and appreciation of Senate for the work that has been done so efficiently in the organization of Military Training. Carried A report was received from the Committee appointed to take charge of the acknowledgement of decorations and distinctions and the sending out of notes of congratulation to University students and graduates receiving decorations during the War. Dr. Sage ) Mr. A. E. Lord) That the report be received as a progress report. Carried A letter from the President, under date of December 16th was read, in reference to a proposed course in Air Raid Precautions and Allied Work, to be offered at the University, for members of the Fire and Police Departments of Vancouver and vicinity. A report on the plan of the proposed course, it was stated, would be submitted to Senate at a later meeting. The letter was received for information. A request was received from The Anglican Theological College and Union College that the statute concerning Religious Knowledge Options (Note 1, Page 78, Calendar 1940- 41) be amended to the effect that the privilege of taking 809 Wednesday, December 18th, 1940. Religious Knowledge Options for credit, which is now limited to students who have expressed their intention of graduating in Theology, be opened to any student in the Arts course. Dr. Brown ) Dr. Trumpour) That the petition be referred to the Faculties for consideration and report. Carried The Chairman expressed his appreciation of the spirit of co-operation and good will which had characterized the work of the Senate during the year, and extended to the members of Senate best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Dr. Trumpour and Mr. A. E. Lord voiced the kind wishes of the members of the Senate to the President for the Christmas season. The meeting adjourned. S/^ptAy td- Secretary 4-G>