/ 1006 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. The third regular meeting of the Senate of The University of British Columbia for the Session 1943-44 was held on Wednesday, February 16, 1944, at 8:00 p.m., in the Board and Senate Room. Present: President L. S. Klinck (In the Chair), Dean F. M. Clement, Dean J. N. Finlayson, Dean D. Buchanan, Dr. J. C. Berry, Dr. G. H. Harris, Mr. F. A. Forward, Dr. H. J. MacLeod, Mr. Walter H. Gage, Dr. 0. J. Todd, Mr. H. N. MacCorkindale, Mr. John W. Spencer, Mr. A. R. Lord, Dr. J. G. Brown, Mr. H. T. Logan, Dr. G. G. Sedgewiok, Dean M. Dorothy Mawdsley, Mr. A. E. Lord, Dr. H. V. Warren, Dr. J. F. Walker, Mrs. Sally Murphy Creighton, Mr. L. A. Atkinson, The Most Reverend A. U. dePencier, Miss Florence S. Mulloy. Expressions of regret for their inability to attend the meeting were received from Mr. F. J. Burd, Dr. C. H. Wright, Mr. A. S. Matheson and Dr. A. E. Dal Grauer. Dr. Warren ) Mr. A. R. Lord) That the minutes of the second regular meeting of December 15th, and of the special meeting of December 29th, 1943, be taken as read and adopted. Carried Notice of Election of Representative of the British Columbia Teachers' Federation on Senate Miss Florence S. Mulloy The British Columbia Research Council A letter was received from the President, submitting for the information of Senate the complete personnel of the Univeraity Committee on the proposed establishment of a British Columbia Research Council, including Dr. G. H. Harris and Dr. C. H. Wright as representatives of Senate. 1007 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. Following a general meeting held on January 26th with representatives of the Government and Industry, the University representatives had approved of the action of the meeting in establishing a British Columbia Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and had left with the President the nomination of three members from the University to serve on the Board of Management of the Council, The Board of Governors at the meeting on January 31st had approved of the appointment of the following persons to serve in this capacity: Dr. R. H. Clark Dr. Blythe Eagles Professor F. A. Forward Speaker for the Spring Congregation A letter from the President was read, announcing that F. Cyril James, B.Com., A.M., Ph.D., D.C.L., LL.D., Principal and Vice-Chancellor, McGill University, had consented to give the Congregation Address on May llth, 1944. From the Board of Governors Courses to be offered in the Summer Session, 1944 - Approved. A letter was received from the President stating that the resolutions passed by the University Committee on Public Relations and approved by the Faculties and Senate, with respect to the policy of the Committee and the proposed appointment of a full-time Assistant to carry out the suggested policy, had been laid on the table by the 1008 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. Board of Governors pending the appointment of a successor to the President. Regulations governing limitation of attendance, including Nursing and Health and Teacher Training Course A letter was received from the President, transmitting for the information of Senate the action of the Board of Governors in waiving for the Session 1944-45 the regulations governing limitation of attendance as passed by the Board on January 20th, 1938, including the regulations in regard to Nursing and Health and the Teacher Training Course. The Honourable R. Randolph Bruce Scholarship - Approved. The Powell River Company, Limited, Scholarship - Approved. The Dorothy and William Dorbils Prize in Zoology - Approved. From the Faculties Spanish as a University Entrance Subject A communication was received from the Faculties with respect to the request of the Principals and Vice- Principals Association of the Lower Mainland that the present three-year Spanish curriculum be granted equal standing as a University Entrance subject with the French, German or Latin curriculum. The Faculties of Applied Science and Agriculture had approved the granting of this request. The Faculty of Arts and Science, after referring the matter to a Committee, submitted the following recommendation: 1009 i Wednesday, February 16, 1944. "That Spanish be not accepted at the present time as the sole foreign language of University Entrance." Dean Buchanan) Dean Mawdsley) That the recommendation of the Faculty of Arts and Science be approved. Carried Requirements for University Entrance and Senior Matriculation, 1945. Dean Buchanan presented the proposed changes in the "Requirements for University Entrance and Senior Matriculation", 1945, as approved by the Faculties. In the Requirements for University Entrance the following were the principal changes proposed in accordance with the recommendation of a special committee appointed by ^ the High School and University Matriculation Board to revise the course in the Physical Sciences: (1) To discontinue the course Physical Sciences and to re-authorize Grade XII courses in Chemistry and Physics 9 as in 1939; (2) To designate these and the course hitherto known as Biology 1 as Chemistry A, Physics A and Biology A, respectively; >v (3) To change the title Biology II to Biology I. (4) In the case of students proceeding to Applied Science, Agriculture or specialized courses in science in Arts and Science, to require only one of Chemistry A or Physics A or Biology A in Grade XII, on the understanding ^^ that students without the prerequisite "A" courses will be 1010 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. permitted to proceed in Chemistry 1, Physics 1 or Biology 1 by taking concurrently certain additional work to be provided. Dean Buchanan) Dean Clement ) That the Requirements for University Entrance for 1945 as outlined be approved. Carried The only important proposed change in the requirements for Senior Matriculation was the discontinuance of the course in Economic History. Dean Buchanan) Mr. Gage ) That the requirements for Senior Matriculation for 1945 be approved. Carried The question was raised as to the possibility of circulating the agenda and reports of committees to the members of Senate in advance of the meeting. Dr. Walker ) Mr. A. R. Lord) That as a general rule, and subject to the discretion of the Chair, all matters to be brought before the Senate be in the hands of the Chairman and the Secretary not less than ten days prior to the date of the meeting and that the agenda be circulated a week in advance of the meeting. Carried From the Faculty of Arts and Science A letter was received from the Faculty of Arts and Science recommending that Dr. W. Kaye Lamb, Librarian, and Mr. M. Van Vliet, Assistant Director of Physical Education, be made members of Faculty. '■V 1011 Wednesday, February 16, 1944, Dean Buchanan) Mr. Gage ) That this recommendation be approved, and that the Chair be given authority to consider and act upon like recommendations from the Faculties of Applied Science and Agriculture, if such should be received. Carried The following recommendation relative to the dates of the Summer Session, 1944, was submitted by the Faculty of Arts and Science: "That since the Provincial Department of Education has ruled that schools close on June 23rd, 1944, and since it is desirable that the Summer Session open shortly thereafter, Faculty recommend to Senate that the Summer Session open on June 26th, and close on August llth". Dean Buchanan ) Mr. MacCorkindale) That this matter be left in the hands of the Chair with power to act. Carried A communication was received from the Faculty of Arts and Science transmitting the following resolution adopted at the meeting on February 16th: "WHEREAS, the University Council on Athletics and Physical Education and the Senate of the University have endorsed the proposal for a Department of Physical Education, and WHEREAS, the Faculties and Senate are both concerned with the setting up and administration of work in Physical Education, THEREFORE, be it resolved: That a joint committee representing the Faculties r -\^ 1012 fednesday, February 16, 1944, and the Senate be appointed to make a report on the manner in which a Department of Physical Education may be set up and administered." Dean Buchanan ) Dean Finlayson) That the recommendation with respect to a Department of Physical Education be approved and that the appointment of the representatives of Senate on the joint committee be left with the Chair. Carried Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries New Awards The Faculties approved the recommendation of the Joint Faculty Committee on Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries that the offer of the Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company, Limited, Fellowship be accepted in accordance with the following terms: The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada, Limited, Fellowship The Consolidated Mining and Smelting Company of Canada, Limited, offers annually a Fellowship of $750.00 for research related to non-ferrous metals, fertilizers and chemicals. An additional amount not to exceed $450.00 will be available for special equipment or for other expenses or for the extension of the research beyond the close of the second term. The Fellowship is open to graduates In the Faculties of Arts and Science, Applied Science, or Agriculture, in this or in any recognized university, provided that in the Faculty of Arts and Science their major undergraduate work has been in the field of the sciences. The topic of research will be chosen after consultation with the Deans of the Faculties and with the donors. The award will be made by Senate on the recommendation of the Committee on Prizes and Scholarships. Applications for the Fellowship must be made to the Registrar not later than April 15th. .■-v* 1013 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. Dean Finlayson) Dr. Walker ) That the offer of this fellowship be accepted. Carried The Faculty of Applied Science recommended the acceptance of the British Columbia Electric Railway Company, Limited, Scholarships on the following terms of award, as approved by the Joint Faculty Committee on Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries: 1. The British Columbia Electric Railway Company, Limited, Research Scholarship The British Columbia Electric Railway Company, Limited, offers a scholarship of $500.00 for research related to Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Problems. An additional amount, not to exceed $100.00 will be available for special equipment, for other expenses, or for extension of the research beyond the close of the second term. The scholarship is open to graduates in the Electrical and Mechanical Courses in the Faculty of Applied Science. The topic of research will be chosen after consultation with the Dean of the Faculty, the Head of the Department and the donors. The award will be made by Senate on the recommendation of the Joint Faculty Committee on Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries, after consultation with the Dean of the Faculty. 2. The British Columbia Electric Railway Company, Limited, Scholarships Two scholarships, given by the British Columbia Electric Railway Company, Limited, will be available as follows: (a) the sum of $200.00 will be awarded to the undergraduate student standing highest in the Electrical Engineering Course of the Fourth Year in Applied Science, and proceeding to the Fifth Year. 1014 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. (b) the sum of $200.00 will be awarded to the undergraduate student standing highest in the Mechanical Engineering Course of the Fourth Year in Applied Science, and proceeding to the Fifth Year. Dean Finlayson) Mr. A. E. Lord) That the offer of these scholarships be accepted. Carried The recommendation of the Joint Faculty Committee on Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries that the offer of the Alberta Meat Company Bursary be accepted on the following terms of award had been approved by the Faculty of Agriculture: The Alberta Meat Company Bursary A bursary of $50.00, given by the Alberta Meat Company of Vancouver, will be awarded annually on the basis of merit and need to an Animal Husbandry student conducting livestock feeding trials at the University Farm. The award will be made by the Joint Faculty Committee on Frizes, Scholarships and Bursaries on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Animal Husbandry. Dean Clement) Dr. Berry ) That this bursary be accepted. Carried The Secretary was requested to express the thanks of Senate to the donors of these new awards. Changes in Awards The following recommendations of the Joint Faculty Committee on Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries regarding changes in awards approved by the Faculties concerned were submitted: ■ Dean Buchanan) Mr. Gage ) That these changes in awards be approved. J Carried The following comparative statement of the results of > Bursary and Non-Bursary students on the basis of the Christmas Examinations was received. ■J Of the forty-two students in First and Second Years, Arts and Science, awarded these bursaries, i thirty-seven, or 88$, made a standing of First or Second Class, whereas a similar standing was attained by only 43$ of the remaining students of the year. In Applied Science, all years, 47$ of Selective ! Service Bursary holders made a First or Second Class x. 1016 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. in comparison with 30$ of all others. Dr. Warren ) Mr. A. E. Lord) That this information be placed on record and that the Committee on Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries be congratulated on their selection of candidates. Carried At the suggestion of the Chair, it was agreed to consider the correspondence before the Reports of Committees. An application for re-admission to the Faculty of Applied Science in the Second Year was received from Hugh A. Mann who had been required to withdraw from the Faculty in May, 1939. Dean Finlayson) Mr. Gage ) That the request of Mr. Mann be granted. Carried A petition was received from those students taking courses in the pure sciences in the Faculty of Arts and Science, requesting that the University confer the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Science. Dean Finlayson) Mr. A. E. Lord) That this request be referred to the Faculties for consideration and report. Carried For the information of Senate the Secretary read Interpretative Letter No. 7 of the Director, National Selective Service, containing the recommendations of the 1017 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. University Advisory Council regarding mobilization of students, as approved by the Minister of Labour. A letter was received from the President, transmitting a copy of a proposed bill to regulate the practice of Physiotherapists and Masseurs in the Province of British Columbia, sent to him by Maitland, Maitland and Hutcheson, at the request of Miss Marjorie Torrance, President of the Canadian Physiotherapist Association. In this proposed bill provision was made for a Board of Supervision, similar to that set out in the Naturopathic Physicians' Act, including the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and the Registrar of the University. It was the opinion of the Senate that persons designated in the bill should be named without reference to the University. Mr. A. E. Lord) Dr. Walker ) That the Chair discuss this matter with the proper governmental authorities. Carried "A Brief Advocating the Establishment of a Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia", was received from the Secretary of the Committee on Medical Education of the British Columbia Medical Association. Dean Clement ) Dean Finlayson) That this matter be referred to a Committee to be appointed by the Chair and that copies of the brief be sent to the members of Senate. Carried xuxo Wednesday, February 16, 1944. A letter was received from the President of the Alma Mater Society submitting certain suggested changes in the Graduation Ceremony on behalf of the Graduating Class. Dean Clement ) Dean Buchanan) That this matter be left with the Chair in consultation with the Committee on Ceremonies with power to act. Carried A letter was received from the Secretary of the Rehabilitation Section, Vancouver Co-ordinating Council, requesting that the Senate appoint a representative to attend this Section. Dean Finlayson ) Archbishop dePencier) That the appointment of such a representative be referred to' the Chair. Carried A letter from Major-General H. F. G. Letson, Adjutant- General, was read, expressing his appreciation of the congratulations of the Senate on the occasion of his being made a Commander in the Order of the British Empire. Reports of Committees On Home Economics Mr. A. R. Lord, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee on Home Economics. The report included the following recommendations which had been approved by the Faculty of Arts and Science: (a) "That the degree to be offered in Home Economics be Bachelor of Home Economics (B.H.E.)". Mr. A. R. Lord) Dr. Todd ) That the recommendation of the Committee r_e the degree to be conferred in Home Economics be Wednesday, February 16, 1944. approved. Carried (b) "That the requirement of Physics in the first two years of the course in Home Economics be met by Physics A or by Physics 1 or Physics C in the case of students who have the prerequisites ." Mr. A. R. Lord) Dr. Sedgewick ) That this recommendation of the Committee be approved. Carried (c) "That the course as outlined for Third Year and the tentative course as outlined for Fourth Year be approved." Mr. A. R. Lord) Dr. Sedgewick ) That the recommendation re the course in Home Economics be approved and the report of the Committee as a whole be adopted. Carried The course as outlined for Third and Fourth Years ia as follows: The requirements of the Third and Fourth Years consist of 30 units, of which students must take in their Third Year not less than 15 units. In the Third Year the following courses are required to be taken: Bacteriology 1, Biology 5, Chemistry D, Home Economics 5, 6, 7 and 8. In the Fourth Year, Home Economics 17, 18, and 19 are required courses for all Home Economics students. In addition, those wishing to train as dietitians must choose the following Home Economics courses: Home Economics 13, 14, 15 and 16 and those planning to enter the teaching profession must choose the following Home Economics courses: Home Economics 9, 10 and 12. 5. Household Equipment and Furnishings. - A study of house plans, furnishings and equipment. Problems of selection and care of equipment and furnishings. Text-books: to be announced. Prerequisite: Physics A or Physics C or Physics 1. Three lectures and two hours laboratory a week. First Term 1^- units 1020 Wednesday, February 16, 1944, Lectures: 9:30-10:30, Monday, Wednesday, Friday Laboratory: 9:30-11:30, Saturday. 6. Economics of the Household. - Family expenditures and standards of living. Budgeting of time, energy and family funds. Text-books: to be announced. Prerequisite: Economics 1. Two lectures and two hours discussion a week. Second Term 1-J- units Lectures: 9:30-10:30, Monday, Wednesday Discussion: 9:30-11:30, Saturday. 7. Experimental Cookery. - experimental procedure applied to food preparation. Each student will undertake the solution of a cookery problem. Text-book: Lowe, Experimental Cookery, third edition, Prerequisite: Home Economics 1. (Wiley. One lecture and five hours laboratory a week. First or Second Term. _■£ units. First Term Lecture: 10:30-11:30, Wednesday. Laboratory: 2:00-5:00, Wednesday. 2:00-4:00, Friday. Second Term Lecture: 9:30-10:30, Tuesday. Laboratory: 2:00-5:00, Wednesday, 10:30-12:30, Thursday. 8. Advanced Nutrition and Dietetics. - Food requirements of the healthy infant, child, adolescent, and adult. These requirements applied to the planning of adequate dietaries at various cost levels. Students will be expected to present oral and written reports of recent advances in the science of nutrition. Reference: Sherman, Chemistry of Food and Nutrition, sixth edition Macmillan. Prerequisite: Home Economics 1. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory a week. Second Term. 1^ units. Lectures: 10:30-11:30, Monday, Wednesday. Laboratory: 2:00-5:00, Friday. 9. Textiles. - A study of textile construction, finish, and design. Identification of fibers. Problems of textile consumers. Text-books: to be announced. Prerequisite: Chemistry C. Two lectures and three hours laboratory a week. First Term. l£ units. (Not given in 1944-45) lUfil "1 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. 10. Advanced Clothing. - Development of dress design by means of draping. A study of the social significance of fashion. Text-books: to be announced. Prerequisite: Home Economics 3. Two lectures and four hours laboratory a week. Second Term. 1-J- units. (Not given in 1944-45) 11. Advanced Foods. - A course in advanced food preparation with emphasis placed upon the more difficult techniques of preparation and service. Students will devote considerable time to the planning and presentation of food demonstrations. References: to be announced. Prerequisite: Home Economics 4. One lecture and five hours laboratory a week. First Term. l£ units. (Not given in 1944-45) 12. Interior Decoration. - Application of design principles to furnishing and decorating homes. Text-books: to be announced. Prerequisite: Home Economics 2. Two lectures and four hours laboratory a week. Second Term. 1^ units. (Not given in 1944-45) 13. Diet Therapy. - A discussion of the relationship of normal nutrition to certain diseases and the part that diet therapy may play in their treatment. Special diets are calculated and prepared in the laboratory. Text-books: to be announced. Prerequisite: Home Economics 8. Two lectures and three hours laboratory a week. First Term. 1^ units. (Not given in 1944-45) 14. Quantity Cookery. - Experience in the preparation of food in large quantities. Text-books: to be announced. Prerequisite: Home Economics 4. One lecture and five hours laboratory a week. Second Term. lj% units. (Not given in 1944-45) 15. Institution Administration. - Discussion of the organization and administration problems of food departments of institutions. 1U22 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. Text-books: to be announced. Open only to Third and Fourth Year students. Two lectures and four hours laboratory a week. First Term. 1-J- units, (not given in 1944-45) 16. Institution Buying. - Discussion of problems of purchasing food in large quantities and of the selection, arrangement and care of equipment for large quantity food service. References: to be announced. Open only to Third and Fourth Year students. Three lectures a week. Field trips to be arranged. Second Term. l-j^ units. (Not given in 1944-45) 17. Home Management. - To be arranged. Open only to Fourth Year students. First or Second Term. 1-J- units. (Not given in 1944-45) 18. Child Development. - The physical, mental, social, and emotional development of the infant and preschool child. Discussion of care and problems of training. Text-books: to be announced. Prerequisite: Psychology 1. Two lectures and three hours observation a week. Second Term. 1^- units. (Not given in 1944-45) 19. Family Relationships. - A study of the dynamic relationships of family members to one another and to the community. Text-books: to be announced. Open only to Fourth Year students. Three lectures a week. First Term. 1^ units. (Not given in 1944-45) On Calendar The report of the Committee on Calendar for 1944-45 was presented by the Chairman, Dr. Todd. Copies of a synopsis of the report setting forth the principal changes were distributed to the members of Senate. 1023 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. Details with respect to the calendar material for the Faculty of Arts and Science were presented by Dean Buchanan, for the Faculty of Applied Science by Mr. Forward and for the Faculty of Agriculture by Dr. Harris. Dr. Todd ) Mr. Forward) That the proposed changes in the material for the calendar for 1944-45 as indicated in the report be approved. Carried Dr. Todd ) Dr. Warren) That the Committee be authorized to revise the wording on page 224 in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science. Carried A recommendation was received from the Faculty of Arts and Science that the last day for change of course be two weeks after the opening of the session. It was pointed out that this change affected all faculties. Dr. Todd ) Dean Buchanan) That this recommendation be approved. Carried Dr. Todd ) Mr. Forward) That approval be given to the suggestion that the announcement regarding the Department of University Extension be moved from page 29 to page 357 following the announcement of the Summer Session. Carried A request was received from the Superintendent of Educational Training, Department of Pensions and National Health that a "Summary of Training Provisions of the Post- 1024 Wednesday, February 16, 1944. Discharge Re-Establishment Order P.C. 7633" be included in the 1944-45 Calendar of the University. Dr. Todd ) Dr. Harris) That this request be granted. Carried A request was received from the Canadian Federation of University Women that an announcement regarding the graduate scholarship offered by the Federation be included in the Calendar under the section "Scholarships Announced by the University but awarded by Other Institutions". Dr. Todd ) Dean Clement) That this request be approved. Carried Dr. Todd ) Mr. A. E. Lord) That the names of the Chairman and Secretary of Convocation be inserted in the Calendar after the names of the members of Senate and before the list of Officers and Staff. Carried Dr. Todd ) Dr. Sedgewick) That the Committee on Calendar, in consultation with the Deans of the Faculties concerned, be authorized to reduce or eliminate certain duplications in the calendar material. Carried At the request of the President Dean Buchanan took the Chair. The President then withdrew from the meeting. On Honorary Degrees Dr. Sedgewick, Chairman, presented the report of the Committee. 1025 *- Wednesday, February 16, 1944. Dr. Sedgewick ) Dean Finlayson) That the recommendation of the Committee that the University confer an Honorary Degree upon Dr. Klinck, the retiring President, be approved. Carried Dr. Sedgewick ) Dean Finlayson) That the Senate rescind its action of June 8th, 1925, that only the degree of LL.D. be granted as a degree Honoris Causa. Carried Dr. Sedgewick) Dr. Todd ) That the Senate approve the conferring of the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science upon President Klinck at the forthcoming Congregation. Carried Dr. Sedgewick ) Mr. MacCorkindale) That the matter of appropriate academic costume be left to the Committee on Honorary Degrees with power to act. Carried Report of the Committee on Proposed Department of Physical Medicine The report of the Committee appointed to consider the proposal to establish a Department of Physical Medicine at the University of British Columbia was received. The report concluded with the following paragraph: "Your committee feels that the facts as outlined in this report should be communicated to the Honourable John Hart so that he may be fully advised of what is involved in the proposal. It would be idle to enter into a controversial discussion of the merits or demerits of the proposal until given some encouragement from the government that the necessary facilities and funds would be available." ^ 1026 fednesday, February 16, 1944, Mr. A. E. Lord) Dean Clement ) That the word "controversial" be deleted from the last paragraph and that the report, as amended, be adopted. Carried Dean Clement informed the members of Senate of the illness of Dr. P. A. Boving. Dean Clement) Dr. Warren ) That a letter be sent to Dr. Boving expressing the deep regret of the members of Senate on learning of his illness, and their best wishes for a speedy recovery. Carried The meeting adjourned. Secretary. />.£. «^£—^^r~ Chairman.