6376. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. The Eighth regular meeting of the Senate of The University of British Columbia for the Session 1974-75 was held on Wednesday, April 23, 1975 at 8.00 p.m. in the Board and Senate Room, Administration Building. Present: PresidentW. H. Gage (Chairman), Dean J. H. M. Andrews, Dr. C S. Belshaw, Mr. D. Bing, Ms. J. P. Blandford, The Hon. Mr. Justice J. C Bouck, Dr. K. T. Brearley, Dr. T. H. Brown, Rev. P. C Burns, Dr. R. M. Clark, Mr. C J. Connaghan, Dr. D. H. Copp, Mr. W. L. Corscadden, Dean I. McT. Cowan, Dr. J. D. Dennison, Dr. P. J. Dooling, Mr. B. G. Dougherty, Dr. B. A. Dunell, Ms. B. G. Errington, Mrs. F. Field, Dr. C V. Finnegan, Dean E. M. Fulton, Mr. G. S. Funt, Dean J. A. F. Gardner, Miss C V. Goulet, Dr. R. F. Gray, Dr. D. Haley, Dr. R. H. Hill, Dr. J. M. Houston, Dr. R. F. Kelly, Mr. B. A. Krasselt, Mr. J. Kulich, Mrs .W.T. Lane, Dean S.W. Leung, Dr. P. A. Lusztig, Dean A.J. McClean, Dr. D. J. MacDougall, Dr. C A. McDowell, Dr. M. F. McGregor, Dr. H. Mitchell, Mr. G. R. Moore, Dr. B. N. Moyls, Mr. T. R. Pascuzzo, Dr. P. H. Pearse, Dr. M. E. Prang, Dr. J. F. Richards, Dr. V. C Runeckles, Dr. S. O. Russell, Miss J. S. Ryan, Mrs. L. Sayle, Dr. R. A. Shearer, Mr. A. F. Sheppard, Dr. M. J. A. Smith, Dr. J. K. Stager, Dr. P. Suedfeld, Mr. G. B. Sundeen, Mr. G. A. Thorn, Dr. M. Uprichard, Dean G. M. Volkoff, Mr. R. M. Walls, Acting Dean R. M. Will. Observers: Mr. J. A. Banham, Dr. C A. Brockley, Dr. D. F. Hardwick, Dr. D. T. Kenny. Messages of regret for their inability to attend were received from Chancellor N. T. Nemetz, Dr. C B. Bourne, Mr. R. Dumont, Dean W. D. Finn, Dean N. A. Hall, Dr. L. Kraintz, Rev. J. P. Martin, Dean B. E. Riedel, Mr. J.M. Sehmer, Dean M. Shaw. Senate Membership The Chairman welcomed the new members of Senate. The new Senate had been established under the provisions of the Universities Act 1974. 6377. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. Minutes of the previous meeting Dr. McGregor ) That the minutes of the Seventh regular Dean Cowan ) meeting of Senate for the Session 1974-75, having been circulated be taken as read and adopted. Carried Business arising from the Minutes The following notice of motion had been given at the previous meeting: - "That the position of Head of Department be replaced by that of Chairman of Department throughout the University; the term of office of chairmen be four years, renewable once; present incumbents with more than three years in office shall be considered to have completed one year of their final four-year term at the day of passage of this resolution; and the selection of chairmen shall be by election from amongst tenured members of the departments and by full-time members of the departments. The Agenda Committee recommended that this proposal be referred to the President-designate, Dr. D. T. Kenny. Dean Volkoff ) That Senate concur with the recommendation Dean Gardner ) of the Agenda Committee. Carried In reply to a query it was confirmed that information concerning this proposal would be brought back to Senate in due course. 6378. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. 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) New course recommended by the Faculty of Law. (P. 6365) (ii) Program in Clinical Legal Education recommended by the Faculty of Law. (P. 6365-6) (iii) Program to upgrade diploma-accredited therapists to the baccalaureate level recommended by the School of Rehabilitation Medicine. (P. 6366-7 & P. 6375) Committee on Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries Dean Gardner ) That the new awards listed in Appendix 'A ' Dr. Gray ) be accepted subject to the approval of the Board of Governors, and that letters of thanks be sent to the donors. Carried Election of the Senate Nominating Committee for the three-year term 1975-78 At its meeting of February 20, 1974 Senate agreed that the Nominating Committee would consist of ten members of Senate, two of whom would be student members and two non-faculty, non-student members. Nominations were called for and it was agreed that a mail ballot would be provided as soon as possible. The following two non-faculty members were nominated and are therefore members of the committee by acclamation:- Ms. B. Gene Errington Mrs. F. Field 6379. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. Election of the Senate Nominating Committee for the three-year term 1975-78 (continued) The following student members were nominated:- Mr. C R. Moore Miss J.S. Ryan Mr. R. M. Walls The following Faculty members were nominated: Dr. C. B. Bourne Dr. D. H. Copp Dr. B. A. Dunell Dr. R. F. Gray Dr. M. F. McGregor Dr. M. E. Prang Dr. P. H. Pearse Dr. J. K. Stager Dr. Gray ) That nominations be closed. Dean Cowan ) Carried Convocation membership on Senate At its meeting of January 22, 1975 Senate had recommended that the new Senate consider a resolution to increase the number of Senators to be elected by Convocation through Section 35 (2) (1) of the Universities Act (1974) Mr. Thorn ) That Senate increase by 7 the number of Mrs. Lane ) Senators to be elected by Convocation through Section 35 (2) (1) of the Universities Act (1974). Following a brief discussion the motion was put and carried . 6380. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. Convocation membership on Senate (continued) It was suggested that the Registrar in consultation with the Convocation members now on Senate would decide on how the selection of additional members would be made and that Senate be advised at the May meeting. Mr. Thorn ) That the Registrar prepare a recommendation Dean Cowan ) for the next meeting of Senate. Carried Reports of Committees of Senate Curriculum Committee Dr. Hardwick presented the report on proposals referred to the committee. Faculty of Dentistry Dean Leung ) That the proposal of the Faculty of Dentistry Dr. Uprichard ) to delete Restorative Dentistry 418, 428, 438 and 448 be approved. Carried Faculty of Education (See Appendix 'B') Dean Andrews ) That course and curriculum changes Dr. Dennison ) recommended by the Faculty of Education be approved. Carried Faculty of Medicine Proposals for new courses, course changes and program revisions in Biochemistry were withdrawn pending approval of the Faculty of Science. 6381. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. Reports of Committees of Senate Curriculum Committee Faculty of Medicine (continued) Postgraduate (Residency) Training Programs It was explained in the Faculty submission to Senate that postgraduate courses are offered by individual departments or divisions of the Faculty of Medicine to members of the Resident Staff of University affiliated institutions. These courses satisfy the speciality training requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and are approved as a prerequisite for the examinations in each speciality. Dr. Hardwick explained that within the last year all Residents had been required to register as students of the University. On the basis of the fact that faculty members were teaching students registered at the University it was felt that the course offerings ought to be reviewed by Senate. The Senate Curriculum Committee had reviewed the present offerings and were satisfied that they should be listed in the Calendar but recommended that a Senate committee be struck to review the entire aspect of the Postgraduate (Residency) Training Programs. Dr. Copp ) That courses offered in the Postgraduate Dr. Hill ) (Residency) Training Programs be listed in the Calendar. Carried 6382. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. Reports of Committees of Senate Curriculum Committee Faculty of Medicine - Postgraduate (Residency) Training Programs (continued) Dr. Copp ) That a Senate Committee be established to Dr. Hill ) review the Postgraduate (Residency) Training Programs of the Faculty of Medicine to assure Senate of the academic nature and quality of these offerings. Carried Faculty of Science (See Appendix 'B') Dean Volkoff ) That new courses and course changes in Dr. Finnegan ) Geophysics and Astronomy, Physics, and Zoology recommended by the Faculty of Science be approved. Carried Dr. Hardwick drew Senate's attention to the interdisciplinary nature of Physics 405. It was agreed that the proposed President's Committee on Interdisciplinary Studies be requested to look at the whole question of courses in this area. Ad Hoc Committee on Diplomas and Certificates Dr. Brockley presented the report. At its meeting of September 12, 1974 Senate agreed that a committee be established to examine the principles of granting diplomas and certificates. It was stated in the report that the committee had examined the nature of existing diploma and certificate programs at U.B.C. The programs 6383. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. Reports of Committees of Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Diplomas and Certificates (continued) presently offered are largely in the professional sector and without exception they were found to be of a high quality. Information was sought concerning procedures employed at other major institutions and the responses indicate that very little formal regulation of programs is in effect elsewhere. However, all institutions suggested that policy guidelines would be useful and appropriate. The Committee therefore formulated the following set of guidelines for the establishment of diploma and certificate programs to assist in maintaining high academic quality:- I. Types of Program 1. Certificate (a) A certificate program should, in the main, consist of regular university courses at the First and Second Year level or specially prepared courses at this level; (b) the study program should be the equivalent of between one-half and one full year of university study (9-15 units); (c) admission requirements should be secondary school graduation or maturity. 2. Diploma (a) A diploma program should, in general, consist of regular university courses at the Third and Fourth Year level; (b) the study program should be the equivalent of one full year or more of university study (minimum 12 - 18 units); (c) a first university degree or the equivalent should be prerequisite but mature applicants particularly suited because of experience should also be admitted. 6384. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. Reports of Committees of Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Diplomas and Certificates (continued) II. Criteria for the Establishment of Diploma and Certificate Programs 1. A program should be initiated only if the subject matter is such that the University appears to be the most appropriate body to offer the instruction. 2. A program must have a clearly defined objective which would be oriented in general toward a career or professional standing; it should not be a set of courses to screen candidates for the Master's degree. 3. A program must have a definite clientele, although the enrolment at any particular time need not be high. 4. A program would normally be based on the courses already offered in the University curriculum although provision for special courses and field-work might be required to fulfil the objectives of the program. 5. Admission requirements should not be rigid. More important than a rigorous set of admission requirements is strict adherence to academic standards in the courses offered. III. Administration For each certificate or diploma program there should be a program director to give close supervision to each program and a program committee which includes staff of the departments concerned. IV. Instructional Staff As far as possible, instruction in diploma programs should be given by regular members of Faculty but more flexibility in providing instructional staff could be anticipated in certificate programs. V. Standards of Achievement The courses offered should be at the usual academic level of the department concerned and evaluated at this level. 6385. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. Reports of Committees of Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Diplomas and Certificates (continued) VI. Supplementary Recommendations 1. That all proposals for the initiation of new programs or for changes in existing certificate and diploma programs be screened by the Senate Curriculum Committee. 2. That at the May meeting of Senate the Deans concerned and the Director of the Centre for Continuing Education report on certificate and diploma programs under their jurisdiction, giving enrolment in each program and numbers of students completing studies during the current year. 3. That no new diploma program be initiated which would parallel studies in a Master's degree course, and that consideration be given to the conversion of current diplomas such as the Diplomas in Adult Education and in Counselling, which are practically identical in content to a Master's degree course in the same field. 4. That Recommendation No. 3. might be fully implemented, the Faculty of Graduate Studies be asked to consider and to report to Senate on the revision of admission requirements in order to permit the professional experience of applicants to offset deficiencies in previous academic qualifications. Dr. Clark ) That the report be received. Dr. MacDougall ) Carried After a brief discussion it was agreed that the proposed guidelines be referred to the Faculties and Schools for review and comment with the understanding that this matter would be returned to Senate for ratification either in its present form or with amendments as suggested by the Faculties and Schools. 6386. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. Reports of Committees of Senate (continued) Admissions Committee It was explained that the Universities Council of B. C had requested the University to accept on transfer with full credit, students from Notre Dame University of Nelson, some of whom will have completed three years toward a degree in Arts, Education and Science. The request was made in the expectation that the operation of Notre Dame University would not continue in its present form beyond June 1976. Dr. Finnegan ) In the event that the authority of Notre Dean Cowan ) Dame University of Nelson to grant degrees is revoked, that Senate authorize the acceptance on transfer of full credit for courses taken by students at Notre Dame University at the Third Year level during the academic year 1975-76, where the courses concerned are applicable to degrees offered here. After a brief discussion the motion was put and carried. Other Business Postgraduate training in Resource Management Dean Cowan reported that a committee of the Faculty of Graduate Studies had been developing a proposal on postgraduate training in Resource Management. An outline of the work of the committee and its tentative proposals would be mailed out seeking responses from widely representative members of the Faculty. Copies would also be sent to members of Senate. The final proposal would come to Senate for approval in due course. Pages 6387 - 6388 Restricted access - not scanned 6389. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. APPENDIX 'A' New Awards Recommended to Senate Harriet Sarah Byrne Scholarship - A scholarship of $125 a year has been made available by Thomas Byrne, B.A. '26, in memory of his mother, Harriet Sarah Byrne. The award is intended to encourage a handicapped student. In making the award, preference will be given to a woman undertaking studies in the Health Sciences. Captain Thomas Scully Byrne Award - An award of approximately $125 a year has been made available by Thomas Byrne, B.A. '26, in memory of his father, Captain Thomas S. Byrne. The award will be made on the recommendation of the Institute of Oceanography to a graduate student demonstrating academic excellence in the field of oceanography. The English Department Awards - This fund has been established through the support of members of the English Department. Awards will be made to recognize superior performance by students enrolled in senior undergraduate English courses. The awards will be made on the recommendation of the English Department Committee on Prizes and Scholarships. The Stephen Howard Memorial Scholarship - This Scholarship established in the memory of Stephen Howard is offered to a second year student for general proficiency in Rehabilitation Medicine. The award will be made on the recommendation of the School of Rehabilitation Medicine. Musings Quarterly Bursary - Three bursaries totalling $1,000 will be awarded to the writers of winning essays submitted to the spring issue of "Musings Quarterly", the Journal of the U .B .C Medical Undergraduate Society. The bursaries will be awarded by the University Awards Committee acting on the recommendation of the Faculty. The Vancouver Transportation Club Bursary - A bursary of $150, the gift of the Vancouver Transportation Club, is offered to an undergraduate student entering the transportation option in the Faculty of Commerce. The award will be made in the Fall on the recommendation of the Faculty. 6390. Wednesday, April 23, 1975. APPENDIX 'B' Course and Curriculum Proposals A = new courses or substantial changes B = minor changes FACULTY OF EDUCATION Special Education B Change Education 422 - additional sentence added to description Diplomas in Education B Change Diploma in Education of the Deaf- change in description A New Diploma in Education of the Mentally Retarded B Change Diploma in Education of Children with Learning Disorders - change in title and description (formerly Diploma in Education of Children with Learning and Behaviour Disorders) FACULTY OF SCIENCE Geophysics and Astronomy B Change GEOP 400 - change in hours Physics A New courses PHYS 404 (H) Introduction to Biophysics PHYS 405 (1i) Radiation Biophysics Zoology B Change ZOOL 310 (H) change in term; now reads: (3-0-2; 0-0-0)