@prefix edm: . @prefix dcterms: . @prefix dc: . @prefix skos: . edm:dataProvider "CONTENTdm"@en ; dcterms:isPartOf "University Publications"@en ; dcterms:issued "2015-07-10"@en ; dcterms:created "1965-11-04"@en ; edm:aggregatedCHO "https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/senmin/items/1.0115335/source.json"@en ; dc:format "application/pdf"@en ; skos:note """ Thursday, November 4, 1965 3560 The second regular meeting of the Senate of the University of British Columbia for the Session 1965-66 was held on Thursday, November 4, 1965, at 8:00 p.m., in the Board and Senate Room, Administration Building. Present: President John B. Macdonald (Chairman), Mrs. H.F. Angus, Dr. K.F. Argue, Mr. F.K. Bowers, Mr. W.T. Brown, Mr. F.L. Burnham, Mr. K.P. Caple, Dr. J.D. Chapman, Dean I. McT. Cowan, Dean B.A. Eagles, Mr. H. Elder, Dr. J.F.K. English, Dr. J.G. Foulks, Dr. S.M. Friedman, Dean W.H. Gage, Dr. W.C. Gibson, Mr. C.C. Gourlay, Dr. H.B. Hawthorn, Dean D.M. Healy, Dr. J.A. Jacobs, Dr. F.H. Johnson, Dr. J.E.A. Kania, Mr. J.S. Keate, The Reverend E.C. LeBel, Dean S.W. Leung, Mrs. H. McCrae, Dr. M.F. McGregor, Mrs. H.J. MacKay, Dr. K.C. Mann, Dr. W.H. Mathews, Dean A.W. Matthews, Mr. D.F. Miller, Dr. D.C. Murdoch, Mr. J.F.M. Muir, Mr. E.P. Nicol, Dr. J.M. Norris, Dean V.J. Okulitch, Dr. M.A. Ormsby, Dr. A.J. Renney, Dr. W. Robbins, Dean N.V. Scarfe, Dr. A.D. Scott, Dr. R.F. Sharp, Dr. D.V. Smiley, Dr. Ross Stewart, Dr. T.M.C. Taylor, Dr. F. Turnbull, Dr. H.V. Warren, Mr. A.A. Webster, Dr. R.W. Wellwood, Mr. P.H. White, Dr. Z.H. Zbarsky, Mr. G.R. Selman. Messages of regret for absence were received from Chancellor Phyllis G. Ross, The Honourable Mr. Justice N.T. Nemetz, Mr. C.B. Bourne, Mr. R.M. Bibbs, The Reverend J. Blewett, Dr. J.E. Halliday, Dr. H.L. Keenleyside, Mr. S.L. Lipson, Dr. G.W. Marquis, Dr. G.J. Parfitt, Thursday, November 4, 1965 3561 The Honourable James Sinclair, The Reverend W.S. Taylor, Mr. F.E. Walden. Minutes of the Previous Meeting Dean Gage ) Mr. Elder ) That the minutes of the first regular meeting of Senate for the Session 1965-66, held on September 8, 1965, having been circulated, be taken as read and adopted. Carried. Senate Membership Appointment of Replacement for Faculty of Pharmacy Representative The Senate Representative of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mr. F.A. Morrison, had been granted study leave for the Session 1965-66. In accordance with the procedure approved by Senate, the Chairman had appointed Dr. J.E. Halliday as his replacement. Report of the Registrar At the meeting of Senate on September 8, 1965, the Report of the Registrar had been discussed. With regard to the Section dealing with standing of students at the First Year of University following Grade XII, Dr. Kania asked that a summary of figures be provided showing a comparison of results before and after the new admission requirements came into effect. The Registrar had prepared and circulated to the current meeting of Senate a summary showing the figures for the Session 1964-65, with comparable figures for 1962-63. Overall comparative figures were also shown for 1960-61. Thursday, November 4, 1965 3562 The Chairman said that the figures for students who had obtained clear standing showed an improvement, being 45.4% for May, 1965, as compared with 37.57o for May, 1961. The figure for students with partial standing had not shown any change, being 39.1% for 1965, as compared with 36.4% for 1961. The Registrar said that many students with partial standing were marginal cases. There had been some recommendations for a change in the grading system, as it hardly seemed reasonable that a student should fail because of a very slender margin. The Registrar hoped to draw up a proposal for submission to Senate for a revised system of grading. The Report was received for information. Approval by the Board of Governors of Senate Recommendations The Board of Governors had approved the following Senate recommendations: (1) New Programmes of Study: Ph.D. in Plant Science Ph.D. in Soil Science M.Sc. and M.S.A. in Food Science One Year Diploma Course in Psychiatric Nursing Third Year curriculum, Faculty of Dentistry Master of Music (2) New courses, changes in courses and curricula in the Faculties of Arts, Dentistry, Education, Graduate Studies and Science. Thursday, November 4, 1965 3563 It was noted that the programme for Master of Library Science was not approved as funds for that programme had not been provided in the 1966-67 Estimates. The notification of approval was received for information. Senate Committees for the Academic Year 1965-66 At its meeting on September 8, 1965, Senate had set up a Striking Committee to assist in proposing membership of Senate Committees for the Academic Year 1965-66. The recommendations of that Committee were before Senate for its approval. The Striking Committee had recommended five new Senate Committees: Admissions and Promotions Curriculum Liaison with Provincial Universities New Programmes Report from the Board To consider and review admissions policy and promotions. To review performance in relation to admissions policy, and to make recommendations to Senate. To consider reports from faculties proposing changes, additions or deletions of courses, and to make recommendations to Senate. To review proposals for co-operative academic arrangements with public universities and to make recommendations to Senate. To consider proposals for new programmes of study, new academic organizations and new degrees, and to make recommendations to Senate. To report from the Board of Governors to Senate on important decisions or discussions, Thursday, November 4, 1965 3564 The Canadian Overseas Student Service Committee, Child Study Council and Extra-sessional Credit Programme were not included in the Striking Committee's recommendations for 1965-66. Dr. Kania ) Dr. Jacobs ) That the personnel of Senate Committees as recommended by the Striking Committee be approved. Carried. Recommendations from the Faculties Faculty Membership - Pharmacy When the membership of the Faculty of Pharmacy was approved by Senate, by an oversight a representative of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration had been omitted. Dean Matthews ) Dean Cowan ) That the membership of the Faculty of Pharmacy be amended by the addition of one representative from the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration. Carried. Certificate Course in Adult Education The Faculty of Education and the Department of University Extension had proposed a certificate programme in Adult Education. The proposed programme was designed for persons of high scholastic aptitude who had a background in a field or discipline, and who wished to acquire the skills and knowledge required to organize, conduct, evaluate and generally administer programmes in adult education, but who did not have the formal course prerequisites for graduate work, or who did not wish to pursue a graduate degree. Thursday, November 4, 1965 3565 Senate noted that the proposed required courses included courses normally only taken by graduate students, and considered that to accept students who did not have the usual prerequisites for such courses, might have an adverse effect on the standard of the Master's degree course in Adult Education. It was suggested that there could be other course numbers and names. Dean Scarfe ) Dr. Norris ) That the proposed Certificate Course in Adult Education be referred to the new Programmes Committee for detailed study, particularly in relation to the possibility of its having an adverse effect on the standard of the Master's degree course in Adult Education. Carried. Renaming of Departments Faculty of Science Senate was asked to approve the renaming of two Departments in the Faculty of Science. It was proposed that the Department of Biology and Botany should be known as the Department of Botany, and that the Department of Bacteriology and Immunology should be known as the Department of Microbiology. The Chairman said that there had been transfer of personnel from Dairying in the Faculty of Agriculture to the Department of Bacteriology and Immunology, and that the proposed name change was related to new developments coming on in that area. Dean Cowan ) Dean Okulitch ) That the proposed renaming of Departments in the Faculty of Science be approved. Carried. Thursday, November 4, 1965 3566 Proposal concerning granting of degrees in November - Lists of candidates who had completed degree requirements The abolition of the Autumn Congregation had placed some students who had completed degree requirements during the summer in a difficult position. Licensing and internship regulations of certain professional associations dated interim obligations from the time of the granting of the relevant degree. In some instances, students might be penalized by a delay of eight months unless their degrees were awarded in the Fall. It was proposed that the University of British Columbia should follow the procedure which had been in force for many years at Dalhousie University. The proposal was as follows: (1) That Faculties and School Councils recommend successful degree candidates to Senate at its October or November meeting as has been customary; (2) That following Senate action the candidates be informed by the Registrar that they have been granted their degrees; (3) That each candidate be asked to decide whether he wishes to receive the degree diploma by mail or to appear in person to receive the diploma at the next Congregation; (4) That the names of candidates who have been granted their degrees by Senate in November be listed in the Congregation programme at the next Congregation. Dean Curtis, Faculty of Law, had informed the Secretary to Senate that he was in entire agreement with the proposal. In his opinion, Congregation was a ceremony which did not affect the legal validity of the granting of degrees by Senate. Thursday, November 4, 1965 3567 Lists of candidates who had completed degree requirements were circulated at the meeting. The number of graduands of 865, 31 of whom had completed Ph.D. degree requirements, compared with 868 for last year. Mr. Gourlay ) Mr. Miller ) That the proposal concerning the granting of degrees in November be approved. Carried. Dr. English ) Dr. McGregor) That the candidates for degrees as approved by the Faculties be granted the degrees for which they were recommended, subject to any necessary adjustments in the lists to be made by the Registrar in consultation with the Dean concerned and the Chairman of Senate. Carried. Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries The Senate Executive Committee recommended acceptance of the following new awards, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors where necessary: Quote (Appendix I) (see pages 3574-75) Dean Gage ) Mr. Miller ) That the new awards be accepted, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors where necessary, and that letters of thanks be sent to the donors of new awards. Carried. Proposed Award in Athletics A Company wished to offer to the University of British Columbia an athletic award for swimming for the academic year 1965-66 in the amount of $500, and a paper had been circulated to Senate setting Thursday, November 4, 1965 3568 out the details of the proposed award. The Senate Executive Committee saw no reason to question the form of the proposed award as it was within the statement of policy authorized by Senate, in respect to awards for athletes, at its meeting of March 3, 1965. At that time, however, there had been considerable opposition to the principle of accepting awards for athletes, and the Senate Executive Committee therefore urged Senate to give the proposed award careful consideration followed by an unequivocal decision. Dr. Gibson ) Dr. McGregor ) That the proposed athletic award for swimming for the academic year 1965-66 in the amount of $500 be rejected. After a lengthy debate, during which many members of Senate expressed their views, the motion was carried. The following motion was tabled for discussion at the next meeting of Senate: Mr. Bowers ) Dean Matthews ) That the resolution establishing awards for athletes be rescinded. Statement of Library Policy Senate Library Committee At the invitation of the Chairman, Dean Cowan, Chairman of the University Library Committee, commented on the policies which governed the establishment and growth of branch libraries and reading rooms outside the main Library building of the University of British Columbia. Thursday, November 4, 1965 3569 The policies which had been formulated to ensure an orderly development of the library system and to make books readily accessible to the groups using them, were as follows: Branch Libraries Branch Libraries are major collections located outside the Main Library and are integral parts of the University Library, available to the entire University community and under the supervision of the University Librarian. 1. Branch Libraries are the primary repositories for materials usually covering several related subject areas. The Main Library, in general, does not duplicate the collections of Branch Libraries. 2. Branch Libraries are oriented toward the needs of those faculties and departments primarily served by them, but as extensions of the Main Library are responsible for serving all members of the University who have occasion to use their resources. 3. Branch Libraries are staffed by at least one professional librarian and such other clerical and student assistance as is required, appointed by and responsible to the University Librarian. 4. Branch Libraries maintain the same, or approximately the same hours of service as the Main Library. 5. Branch Libraries have complete catalogues for materials in their collections, and organize and administer the collections in a manner consistent with established university library procedures. Establishment of Branch Libraries Branch Libraries can only be established upon the recommendation of the University Librarian and the Senate Library Committee in consultation with the academic deans concerned and with the approval of the President. The decision must rest primarily on the following considerations: 1. The extent of teaching, graduate and research programmes. 2. The number of students and faculty to be served. Thursday, November 4, 1965 3570 3. The nature of the collection which can be formed as compared with the needs of a broad group of users. 4. Present or future availability of quarters in a suitable location. 5. The degree of financial support available for staff, collections, and catalogue preparations. Reading Rooms Reading rooms provide departments with certain minimum library facilities, through the location within their own quarters of small collections of books in conjunction with suitable reading space. 1. Reading room collections should be restricted in size, consisting for the most part of reference and other heavily-used materials, together with such ephemeral and expendable publications as may accrue to the department concerned. In most instances, materials in these collections will be duplicated in the Main Library. 2. Although reading rooms are maintained primarily for the benefit and convenience of particular departments, the quarters and collections are available to the entire University, since they are the property of the University. Materials in the collections may be purchased from the Library, departmental or research funds. 3. Reading rooms are ordinarily staffed by departmental secretaries, clerical and student assistants, and are under the supervision of the department concerned, working in co-operation with the Library when required. 4. Reading rooms frequently maintain restricted hours of opening, depending in part on the needs of the department; however, while the University is in session they must as a minimum be open during the normal office hours of the university. 5. Reading rooms usually have only an author catalogue, not a full card catalogue. Establishment of Reading Rooms Reading rooms involving expenditure of library funds can only be established upon the recommendation of the University Librarian, the Senate Library Committee and the Dean of Inter-Faculty Affairs, in consultation with the academic dean concerned, and with budget approval by the President and Board of Governors. Considerations relating to Thursday, November 4, 1965 3571 the establishment of reading rooms roughly parallel those set out for branch libraries. The following conditions apply to reading rooms so established: 1. Materials for reading rooms are purchased from individual reading room budgets within the library budget, and are the property of the library. 2. Departments may contribute to the reading room materials purchased out of departmental or personal research funds. 3. All books purchased, catalogued or bound by the Library are the property of the Library, regardless of the funds with which they are purchased. 4. Library materials in reading rooms will be duplicated in the main library, wherever the need arises. 5. Approval of a reading room does not preclude transfer of library materials at a future time, should this be in the common interest. 6. Supplies, equipment and capital development costs for reading rooms are the responsibility of the department concerned. Procedures A Department Head who wishes to form a reading room should take a proposal to the Dean of his faculty, who will, in turn, arrange with the Dean of Inter-Faculty Affairs for a suitable location. If a location can be provided, the proposal should be sent by the Dean to the Librarian, as Secretary of the Senate Library Committee. If the Senate Library Committee approves the proposal, the Librarian will seek financial support for the reading room from the President and Board of Governors, through the Library's annual budget presentation. Dean Cowan ) Dr. Norris ) That the statement of policy by the Senate Library Committee be approved. Carried. Report on Registration The report on registration as of October 4, 1965, which had been circulated in advance, was received for information. Thursday, November 4, 1965 3572 Recommendations of the Honorary Degrees Committee In the absence of Dean McCreary, Chairman of the Honorary Degrees Committee, Dean Eagles was asked to put the recommendations of the Committee to Senate. The Committee recommended that the following should be invited to receive Honorary Degrees on June 1 and 2, 1966: Miss Gabrielie Roy - D.Litt. Canadian Novelist Sir John Eccles - D.Sc. Australian National University Mr. A. Y. Jackson - LL.D. Artist Mr. Loyd Royal - LL.D. Director, International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission Mr. Walter E. Disney - LL.D. The Hon. Paul Martin - LL.D. Dr. G. Neil Perry - LL.D. Miss Martha Moscrop - LL.D. Social Worker In addition, the Committee recommended that the following should be approved as a reserve: Dr. Louis T. Rader - D.Sc. President, Univac Division of Sperry-Rand Corporation Mr. Loren Corey Eiseley - D.Sc. Head of Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania It was thought likely that Congregation would run to three days. Dean Eagles ) Dean Okulitch ) That the recommendations of the Honorary Degrees Committee be approved. Carried. Other Business Dr. Scott asked that Senate be informed of proposed changes or new programmes before such changes or programmes were put before Senate for its approval. Senate had been asked to approve the renaming Thursday, November 4, 1965 3573 of Departments in the Faculty of Science and Dr. Scott asked that the Dean of Science should explain the changes taking place in the Life Sciences. The Chairman said that he hoped the newly-established Committee of New Programmes would allow for exchange of views and full discussions between Faculties and Departments before new programmes came before Senate for its approval. It was agreed that Dean Okulitch should speak on the Life Sciences programme at the next meeting of Senate. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. \\^_A Secretary J Thursday, November 4, 1965 3574 APPENDIX I - New Awards (see page 3567) The North Fraser Harbour Commissioners Scholarship This scholarship of $500, the gift of the North Fraser Harbour Commissioners, is offered annually to students in Commerce. It will be awarded for study and research or investigation in the field of transportation related to the operations of the Commissioners. The Westcoast Transmission Student Loan Fund This fund, donated by West Coast Transmission Company Limited, provides loans for graduate students in the field of Mineral Engineering. Loans will be made to students recommended to the Scholarship Committee of the University by the Head of the Department of Mineral Engineering. Terms of repayment and other details will be decided on the basis of individual circumstances. The Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Waldman Bursary This bursary of $50 was donated by the family of Mr. M.M. Waterman and by Dr. and Mrs. S.B. Gelfand in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Waldman on the occasion of their Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary. It will be awarded to a student in any year and faculty who needs financial assistance and has a good academic record. The Moses Fouks Bursary This bursary, in the amount of approximately $150, established by a bequest from the late Moses Fouks, is offered to students in any year and faculty. It will be awarded to a student who has a good academic standing and needs financial assistance. The Pearl MacKenzie Scheel Scholarship in Nursing A scholarship of approximately $250, established and endowed by a bequest from the late Pearl MacKenzie Scheel, is awarded annually to students in Second Year Nursing. It will be awarded on the recommendation of the School to a student with high standing. Thursday, November 4, 1965 3575 New Awards (Cont'd.) Dr. William Campbell Memorial Bursary The Class of Medicine 1954 (University of British Columbia) decided on the occasion of its tenth anniversary reunion to establish a bursary as a memorial to Dr. William Campbell. The annual bursary of approximately $100 will be awarded to a student who is entering his Third Year of Medicine, has satisfactory scholastic standing, and needs financial assistance. The W.S. Berryman Memorial Scholarship Fund This fund, established in memory of her husband by the late Mrs. Berryman, provides an annual scholarship of approximately $250 for a worthy and promising medical student or students needing financial assistance. It will be awarded by the Joint Faculty Committee on Prizes, Scholarships and Bursaries from among the applicants who submit applications for bursaries. The A.J. Mann Scholarship in Horticulture This scholarship of $100, established by Mrs. Arthur J. Mann to honour the memory of her husband, is offered annually to students continuing their studies at the University of British Columbia in the field of horticulture. It is open to any student entering this field, but first preference is given to students who are graduates of Summerland Secondary School. Although the scholarship is available to students proceeding to a higher year, preference will be given to a student entering the First Year. 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