The meeting was held at 1:00 p.m. in Room 224 of University College.
SENATORS: 79
J. Adams, R. Archibald, D. Banting, P. Barker, K. Barrowcliffe, D. Bell, A. Belcastro, D. Bevan, I. Black, D. Braun, P. Cain, C. Callaghan, M. Cheesman, M. Cole, M. Cousineau, J. Crimmins, R. Darnell, P. Davenport, P. Deane, J. Deans, C. Down, M. Floryan, A. Garcia, T. Garrard, E.E. Gillese, JM Good, R. Green, L. Griffin, R. Harris, R. Hawkins, N. Huner, C.-Y. Kang, A. Katz, W. Kennedy, G. Killan, D. Kuntz, G. Leckie, R. Lipson, T.C.Y. Lo, J. MacKinnon, L. Mansinha, M. Mathur, C. McCreery, G. McGahey, D. McLachlin, M. McNay, P.P. Mercer, I. Moore, G. Moran, D. Muñoz, P. Neary, J. Orange, A. Pearson, H. Polatajko, K. Porter, A. Prabhakar, S. Provost, A. Sancton, C. Seligman, D. Semotiuk, K. Shapiro, R. Shroyer, E. Singer, B. Singh, B. Slade, J. Snyder, J.L. Stokes, S. Tan, R. Toft, K. Tribe, S. Usprich, J.K. Van Fleet, R. Walker, A. Weedon, R. White, E. Wood, A. Wylie, R. Young, M. Zamir.
Observers: D. Jameson, T. Kennedy, A. Osler, R. Parks
By Invitation: M. Bauer, P. Cass
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the meeting of November 14, 1997, were approved as circulated.
S.97-252 Ensuring Excellence: A Summit on the Future of Ontario Universities
Dr. Davenport reported on a meeting he attended recently in Toronto entitled "Ensuring Excellence: A Summit on the Future of Ontario Universities". The meeting was organized by Western's Chancellor, Mr. Peter Godsoe. Its purpose was to discuss the future of Ontario's universities, including the importance of universities to Ontario's economy, culture, and well-being. A number of community, business, and government leaders were in attendance, as well as representatives from Ontario universities and student groups. The need to follow up on the recommendations contained in the Smith Report was recognized; in particular, bringing Ontario's government grant funding to universities up to the national average, flexibility on fees, student loans and support for research .
Asked about the comments made by Premier Harris concerning graduate studies, Dr. Davenport replied that the Premier did not actually make these remarks, although a prepared text included reference to three specific programs which was referred to by reporters. The Premier did not read that text. He talked about the importance of fundamental research. Dr. Davenport quoted from the Premier's statement:
Who in the university system will decide to reduce enrolments or close programs when there are few jobs available in a profession, like certain professional or PhD programs? Who is responsible for opening or expanding programs in fields where there are significant shortages like computer science and software engineering? Our government respects the autonomy of universities in our education system, but I suggest that there are no avenues for change to rule out as we face the challenges of the next century.
Dr. Davenport stated that the universities will decide when to open and close programs. He advised that neither the Premier nor the Minister of Education made statements about specific programs.
S. 97-253a Appointments Procedures - C. Rules for the Operation of Selection Committees
On behalf of Senate, it was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by M. Cheesman,
That the following section of Appointments Procedures be amended to read as shown below:
C. RULES FOR THE OPERATION OF SELECTION COMMITTEES
7. All Selection Committees shall meet in camera and their deliberations shall be strictly confidential. Wherever possible, at least twelve months, but not longer than twenty months, prior to the end of any term of office the appropriate Selection Committee shall be established. The Committee will assume the incumbent to be a candidate unless the Selection Committee is informed otherwise.
CARRIED
S.97-253b Appointments Procedures - D. Study Leave
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by D. Semotiuk,
That the following section of Appointments Procedures be amended to read as shown below:
D. STUDY LEAVE
10. The cost of a study leave will be borne by the Faculty (or other budget unit) in which the study leave eligibility was earned. Where this would place an undue burden on the budget of the Faculty, the Provost & Vice-President (Academic) may recommend to the Senate Committee on University Planning a special one-time allocation to assist in the financing of the leave.
CARRIED
S.97-253c Appointments Procedures - Deans
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by Y. Kang,
That the following sections of Appointments Procedures be amended to read as shown below:
K. DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Terms
The term for the Dean of Graduate Studies is five years, renewable. In the case of renewal of an appointment where the incumbent takes a Study Leave between the first and second term, the term of appointment will be six years.
L. DEANS OF OTHER FACULTIES
Terms
The term for Deans of other Faculties is five years, renewable. In the case of renewal of an appointment where the incumbent takes a Study Leave between the first and second term, the term of appointment will be six years.
Professor Hawkins proposed an amendment to the effect that the term of deans be non-renewable. Dean Pearson observed that changing the term of appointment for deans from "renewable" to "non-renewable" would negate the motion as it stands. He asked that the Operations/Agenda Committee be given the opportunity to review the recommendations and the proposed amendment before asking Senate to give either further consideration. Senate concurred with this request and asked that Professor Hawkins provide the Operations/Agenda Committee with a rationale supporting his amendment.
The motion was withdrawn.
S.97-254 Composition - University Council on Animal Care
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by R. Walker,
That the Senate-elected membership for the University Council on Animal Care be revised to read, "Four members, elected by Senate, two of whom are bioscientists and two of whom are not bioscientists, and none of whom are members of the Animal Use Subcommittee."
CARRIED
S.97-255 Convocation Dates - June 1999
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by B. Singh,
For all degrees except the MBA and MD, that Spring Convocation 1999 be scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, June 15 through Friday, June 18, 1999
All other Faculties (excluding the MBA and MD degrees)
CARRIED
S.97-256 Decanal Selection Committee for a Dean of Arts
A. Pearson (Dean/Educ.), S. Pepper (Soc.Sci.), and K. McQuillan (Soc.Sci.) were elected to serve on the Selection Committee for a Dean of Arts.
S.97-257 Decanal Selection Committee for a Dean of Medicine & Dentistry
A. Belcastro (Dean/HS), N.O. Petersen (Sci.), and L. Swartzman (Soc.Sci.) were elected to serve on the Selection Committee for a Dean of Medicine & Dentistry.
S.97-258 Decanal Selection Committee for a Dean of Science
J.M. Floryan (Engg. Sci.), E.E. Gillese (Dean/Law), R. King (Soc.Sci.) were elected to serve on the Selection Committee for a Dean of Science.
S.97-259 Committee on Promotion and Tenure II
R. Hardie (Graduate Student - Music) was elected to membership on SCPT-II (term to November 1998).
S.97-260 Nominating Committee
As a result of the mail ballot following the November 14 Senate meeting, P. Deane (Arts), E. Gillese (Law) and A. Weedon (Science) were elected as members of the Nominating Committee (terms to November 1999).
S.97-261 Vice-Chair of Senate
As a result of the mail ballot following the November 14 Senate meeting, A. Pearson (Education) has been elected Vice-Chair of Senate for a one-year term (to November 1998).
S.97-262 Operations/Agenda Committee
Since A. Pearson was elected as Vice-Chair of Senate, an additional position became available (to November 1998) on the Operations/Agenda Committee. As a result of the mail ballot conducted following the November 14 Senate meeting, the following were elected to Operations/Agenda: R. Lipson (Science), K. McQuillan (Social Science), P. Deane (Arts) and C. Thomson (Arts) for two-year terms (to November 1999); and K. Howlett (student) to complete the term of A. Pearson and K. Porter (student), for one-year terms (to November 1998).
S.97-263 University Council on Animal Care
As a result of the mail ballot conducted following the November 14 Senate meeting, Z. Kucherovsky was elected for a two-year term on UCAC (to November 1999).
S.97-264 Honorary Degrees Committee
The results of the mail ballot, elected to the Senate Honorary Degrees Committee for two-year terms (to November 1999) were: R. Coulter (Education), R. Darnell (Social Science), L. Milligan (Science), A. Sancton (Social Science) and A. Wylie (Arts). Elected for one-year terms (to November 1998) were: I. Moore (Engineering Science) and E. Tustanoff (Medicine & Dentistry).
S.97-265 University Council on Student Housing (UCOSH)
The Nominating Committee has appointed C. Callaghan to serve on UCOSH as the Alternate for C. Farber who is on leave (term January 1 - December 31, 1998).
S.97-266 Integrated Engineering Program
On behalf of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Admissions, it was moved by G. Leckie, seconded by M. Mathur,
That a four year undergraduate Integrated Engineering Program be introduced in the Faculty of Engineering Science, effective September 1, 1998.
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INTEGRATED ENGINEERING
The objective of the Integrated Engineering Program is to prepare its graduates to function effectively in the contemporary multidisciplinary work environment. The curriculum contains courses in chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering, with emphasis on subjects which are important in a wide range of industries, as well as courses in mathematics, the sciences and complementary studies, equivalent to those in the other engineering programs. Enrolment is limited to 20, and a minimum weighted average of 70% at the end of first year is required for admission to the program.
Second Year Program
Term 3
AM276Applied Mathematics and Numerical Methods For Electrical Engineers
CS027a Computer Science Fundamentals II
ES205a Electric Circuits I
ES231a Electronics I
ES259a Introduction to Engineering Design
ES230y Electrical Laboratory
Term 4
AM276 Applied Mathematics and Numerical Methods For Electrical
Engineers
ES233b Electric Circuits Analysis II
ES235b Electronics II
ES236b Engineering Electromagnetics I
ES299b Integrated Design I
ES230y Electrical Laboratory
Third Year Program
Term 5
Chem226a Environmental Chemistry
ES204a Thermodynamics I
ES391a Chemical Process Control
ES213a Engineering Dynamics
ES290a Biochemical Engineering I
ES386a Computer Aided Design
Term 6
ES202b Mechanics of Materials
SS241b Applied Statistics
ES203b Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer
ES374b Electromechanics
ES211g Engineering Communications
ES399b Integrated Design II
Fourth Year Program
Term 7
BUS299 Business Organization
ES381a Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
ES316a Unit Operations II
ES412a Materials Selection
ES499* Mechanical Engineering Design (Industrial)
Term 8
BUS299 Business Organization
ES420bComputer Process Control
ES498bEthics, Law and Sustainable Development
ES499*Mechanical Engineering Design (Industrial)
One of:
CS175b Introduction to the Unix Operating System
CS179b Introduction to Systems Analysis
ES380b Mechanical Component Design
ES453b Corrosion and Wear
ES407b Solid Waste Treatment
ES363b Water Pollution
ES384b Finite Element Methods in Engineering
* May be replaced by one of the following:
ES415 Chemical Engineering Project
ES416 Electrical Engineering Project
ES419 Mechanical Engineering Project
CARRIED
S.97-267 BA in Honors Business Administration --BESc Concurrent Degree Proposals
S.97-267a Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
It was moved by G. Leckie, seconded by J. Adams,
That a limited enrolment concurrent degree program between the Ivey School of Business and the Faculty of Engineering Science, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering leading to the BA in Honors Business Administration and the BESc degrees after five years of academic studies be introduced, effective September 1, 1998.
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C. Chemical Engineering and Management Option
Admission
In order to be eligible for entrance into the concurrent BESc/HBA degree program, students must have completed the first two years of the Chemical Engineering program at Western (or equivalent) and meet the eligibility requirements for the Ivey School of Business. In addition to applying for the concurrent degree program through the Office of the Associate Dean - Academic, students must also make a separate application to the Ivey School of Business for admission into the HBA program.
Admission Criteria
Admission Procedures
Normally, students will apply for the concurrent degree program during their second year in the Faculty of Engineering Science. Applications must be made in writing to the Office of the Associate Dean - Academic, of the Faculty of Engineering Science by the published deadlines of the Ivey School of Business for the HBA program. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that a separate application is submitted to the Ivey School of Business.
Progression Requirements
A student enrolled in the concurrent HBA/BESc degree program must satisfy the progression requirements as determined by each Faculty. In addition, each student is required to be in the top quarter of the class in each program each year while enrolled in the concurrent degree program, to progress to the subsequent year.
If a student fails to meet the above progression requirements or fails to meet the progression requirements in either Faculty, the student will be required to withdraw from the degree program in which the requirements have not been met. A student may appeal this decision to the appropriate Office of the Associate Dean of the Faculty in which the progression requirements have not been met. This appeal must be initiated within the University-specified deadlines.
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Concurrent Degree Program
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Proposed Five Year Concurrent BESc and Honors Business Administration Curriculum (implementation date September 1998)
C. Chemical Engineering and Management Option
First Year Program
Regular program, including one complementary studies course.
Second Year Program
Term 3 (1998-1999)
AM277 Applied Mathematics for Engineering II
BUS257 Accounting and Business Analysis
ES216 Industrial Organic Chemistry
ES204a Thermodynamics I
ES290a Biochemical Engineering I
ES208a Electrical Measurement and Instrumentation
Term 4 (1998-1999)
AM277 Applied Mathematics for Engineering II
BUS257 Accounting and Business Analysis
ES292b Unit Operations I
ES203b Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer
ES216 Industrial Organic Chemistry
ES291b Computation and Optimization for Engineers
Third Year Program (1999-2000)
BUS 301 Marketing
BUS 302y Management Communications
BUS 303 Finance
BUS 304 Operations Management
BUS 307 Managerial Accounting and Control
BUS 308 Management Behaviour
BUS 316a Management Science
BUS 326b Information Systems
Fourth Year Program
Term 7 (2000-2001)
BUS400 General Management
ES316a Unit Operations II
ES313a Process Material and Energy Balances
ES314a Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
ES315a Chemical Engineering Kinetics
ES317y Introduction to Plant Design and Safety
Term 8 (2000-2001)
BUS400 General Management
ES312b Chemical Process Simulation
ES317y Introduction to Plant Design and Safety
ES304b Unit Operations III
ES363b Water Pollution
SS241b Applied Statistics
Fifth Year Program
Term 9 (2001-2002)
BUS Elective**
BUS Elective **
BUS Elective**
ES497* Chemical Process and Plant Design
ES491a Unit Operations IV
ES391a Chemical Process Control
Term 10(2001-2002)
BUS Elective**
BUS Elective**
BUS Elective**
ES497* Chemical Process and Plant Design
ES498b Ethics, Law and Sustainable Development
Technical Elective from list below
* ES497 has a course weight of 1.5
** All Business electives must be selected from the 400 level courses in the HBA program
List of Engineering Science Technical Electives
ES407b Solid Waste Treatment
ES462b Air Pollution Control
ES463b Water Pollution Design
CARRIED
S.97-267b Mechanical and Materials Engineering
It was moved by G. Leckie, seconded by R. White,
That a limited enrolment concurrent degree program between the Ivey School of Business and the Faculty of Engineering Science, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering leading to the BA in Honors Business Administration and the BESc degrees after five years of academic studies be introduced, effective September 1, 1998.
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Concurrent Degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Honors Business Administration or Manufacturing Engineering and Honors Business Administration
Admission
In order to be eligible for entrance into the concurrent BESc/HBA degree program, students must have completed the first two years of the Mechanical Engineering program at Western (or equivalent) and meet the eligibility requirements for the Ivey School of Business. In addition to applying for the concurrent degree program through the Office of the Associate Dean - Academic, students must also make a separate application to the Ivey School of Business for admission into the HBA program.
Admission Criteria
Admission Procedures
Normally, students will apply for the concurrent degree program during their second year in the Faculty of Engineering Science. Applications must be made in writing to the Office of the Associate Dean - Academic, of the Faculty of Engineering Science by the published deadlines of the Ivey School of Business for the HBA program. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that a separate application is submitted to the Ivey School of Business.
Progression Requirements
A student enrolled in the concurrent HBA/BESc degree program must satisfy the progression requirements as determined by each Faculty. In addition, each student is required to be in the top quarter of the class in each program each year while enrolled in the concurrent degree program, to progress to the subsequent year.
If a student fails to meet the above progression requirements or fails to meet the progression requirements in either Faculty, the student will be required to withdraw from the degree program in which the requirements have not been met. A student may appeal this decision to the appropriate Office of the Associate Dean of the Faculty in which the progression requirements have not been met. This appeal must be initiated within the University-specified deadlines.
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Concurrent Degree Program
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING
Proposed Five Year Concurrent BESc and Honors Business Administration Curriculum (implementation date September 1998)
First Year Program
Regular Program including one Complementary Studies course from Arts or Social Science
Second Year Program (1998-99)
Term 3
AM 275 Applied Mathematics
ES 213a Engineering Dynamics
ES 204a Thermodynamics I
ES 259a Introduction to Engineering Design
ES 211F Engineering Communications
Bus 257 Accounting and Business Analysis
Term 4
AM 275 Applied Mathematics
ES 202b Mechanics of Materials
ES 273b Fluid Mechanics I
ES 258b Thermodynamics II
SS 241b Applied Statistics
Bus 257 Accounting and Business Analysis
Third Year Program
Regular First Year Curriculum in HBA Program (1999-2000)
Fourth Year Program (2000-2001)
Term 5
Bus 400 General Management
AM 375a Applied Mathematics
ES 303a Fluid Mechanics II
ES 381a Kinematics and Dynamics
ES 373a Electronic Instrumentation
ES 385y Selected Experiments
ES 386a Computer-Aided Design
Term 6
Bus 400 General Management
ES 307b Heat Transfer
ES 384b Finite Element Methods
ES 380b Mechanical Components Design
ES 374b Electromechanics
ES 385y Selected Experiments
ES 357b Manufacturing Processes
Fifth Year Programs
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING OPTION - Implemented 2001-2002
Term 7
ES 450a Modern Control Systems
ES 483a HVAC I
ES 485a Fluid Machinery
One of:
ES 419 Mechanical Engineering Project
ES 499Mechanical Engineering Design
Any three 400-level Business Administration Courses
Term 8
ES 498b Law & Sustainable Development
ES 425b Mechanical Vibrations
ES 443b Energy Conversion
One of:
ES 419 Mechanical Engineering Project
ES 499 Mechanical Engineering Design
Any three 400-level Business Administration Courses
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING OPTION - Implemented 2001-2002
Term 7
ES 473a CIM
ES 450a Modern Control Systems
ES 486a Industrial Control Systems
One of:
ES 419 Mechanical Engineering Project
ES 499 Mechanical Engineering Design
Any three 400 level Business Administration Courses
Term 8
SS 306b Statistical Quality Control
ES 452b Robotics and Manufacturing Automation
ES 498b Law and Sustainable Development
One of:
ES 419 Mechanical Engineering Project
ES 499 Mechanical Engineering Design
Any three 400 level Business Administration Courses
CARRIED
S.97-268 BSc Honors Program in Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization
It was moved by G. Leckie, seconded by Y. Kang,
That a Bachelor of Science program in Honors Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization be introduced in the Faculty of Science, effective September 1, 1998.
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FOUR YEAR BSc HONORS COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH SOFTWARE ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION
Admission Requirements
Students normally enter this program in third year. Admission requirements are identical to admission/progression requirements for the third year of the BSc Honors Computer Science program.
It is also possible to be admitted to this program in the fourth year.
Admission to Fourth Year from Another Program
Completion of all fifteen required courses for first, second and third years. At least a 70% average in the seven principal courses for second and third years of the BSc Honors program in Computer Science with Software Engineering Specialization, with no mark less than 60% in these courses, and a 60% average in two subsidiary courses that can be counted toward second year.
Third Year
Principal Courses
Computer Science 305a/b, 307a/b, 331a, 340b
Three other half-courses in Computer Science at the 300-level
One half-course at the 200-level or above offered by one of the Applied Mathematics,
Mathematics or Statistical and Actuarial Sciences departments
Note: Computer Science 342a/b and 350a/b must be taken in either the third or fourth year. One
of the following course sequences must also be included in the program: Computer Science
319a/b plus 411a/b; 346a/b plus 442a/b; 357a/b plus 402a/b; 357a/b plus 457a/b; 388a/b plus
488a/b.
Subsidiary Course
One option
Fourth Year
Principal Courses
Computer Science 470y
Five additional half-courses in Computer Science at the 400-level, and two additional half-courses
in Computer Science at the 300-level or higher; these must include at least three half-courses from
Computer Science 377a/b, 471a/b, 472a/b, 473a/b, 474a/b.
Subsidiary Course
One option
Note: At least five full courses from areas other than Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics, and Statistical and Actuarial Sciences must be included among the courses counted toward graduation.
Dean Mathur acknowledged the excellent collaboration between the Department of Computer Science and the Faculty of Engineering Science in developing this program. He stated that he supports the proposal to create a specialization in Software Engineering, but objects to the name of the program. He contended that if the program is engineering, it should be offered by the Faculty of Engineering Science, and if it is not engineering, the program should have a different name. He suggested that appropriate titles for the program, given the courses that are proposed, would be "Software Systems Specialization" or "Software Design Specialization".
It was moved by R.M. Mathur, seconded by J. Adams,
That the recommendation be referred back to SCAPA to allow a further review of the name of the program.
Professor Bauer agreed that during the past few years much cooperation has occurred between the Department of Computer Science and the Faculty of Engineering. He explained that the Software Engineering Specialization course is a natural follow up to the development of software engineering courses offered by the Department of Computer Science since the first course called "Operating Systems and Software Engineering" was introduced in 1974. The Department of Computer Science has acknowledged researchers and publications in this area. From the Department of Computer Science's point of view there is a need to recognize this particular discipline within the Department because it is a growing area and there is a need to compete effectively with Departments of Computer Science at other Ontario universities.
Dean Stokes asked if the Ad Hoc Committee on Software Engineering Undergraduate Programs included both computer scientists and engineers, and whether SCAPA had considered the question of the name raised by Dean Mathur. Professor Bauer replied that the Ad Hoc Committee is a joint committee between Computer Science and Electrical Engineering with membership consisting of faculty members from each area. That Committee conducted a study of related programs in Software Engineering in North America; the study resulted in a number of recommendations, including the establishment of a specialization program in Computer Science, and the establishment of option programs in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering. Consideration was given in terms of courses which can be shared between both departments so that students in both Faculties could take advantage of the variety of courses offered. Dean Mathur advised that he was a member of the Ad Hoc Committee and did bring the concern about the program's name to the attention of the Committee because the title is of concern to members of the Faculty of Engineering Science.
Professor Cass advised that SCAPA, at its meeting of November 19th in which the program was discussed, did not discuss the point raised by Dean Mathur.
Dr. Moran stated that the issue of the name is a long standing issue. He did not object to the referral of the recommendation back to SCAPA, but believed a resolution of the issue is unlikely. It has been discussed at length by the parties and there is an honest difference of opinion which SCAPA would likely not be able to resolve.
Dean Mathur said that the Chair of SCAPA has confirmed that SCAPA did not consider the program name during its committee meeting so it is reasonable that the recommendation be referred back to allow full discussion.
The motion to REFER was called and CARRIED.
S.97-269 Huron College: Combined Honors Program in International and Comparative Studies
It was moved by G. Leckie, seconded by J. Crimmins,
That a Combined Honors International and Comparative Studies Program be introduced at Huron College, effective September 1, 1998.
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INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES COMBINED HONORS PROGRAM
This program is available only to students registered at Huron College. Approved combinations: Economics, English, French, History, Philosophy, Political Science, and Scholar's Electives.
Admission Requirements
A first year program in Arts or Social Science with three courses in Arts or Social Science as
principal courses. The principal courses must include International and Comparative Studies 020
(ICS 020) and those specified as first year requirements in the other subject in the combined
honors program. Admission to second year requires a grade not less than 60% in ICS 020, an
average of at least 70% in three principal courses including ICS 020, and no grade less than 60%
in any Arts or Social Science course. Students should note the language requirement for
graduation in this program when selecting first year courses.
After first year the combined honors program requires six honors courses from each subject in the combined honors program plus three approved options. Normally, students enrol in five courses per year including two honors International and Comparative Studies (ICS) courses and two honors courses from the participating subject plus one option. All honors courses from the participating subjects will be considered principal courses for the purpose of determining progression and graduation. The principal courses for the other Department participating in the Combined Honors program must be selected from the relevant lists in the Combined Honors Programs section of the Calendar.
Language Requirement for Graduation
Students graduating with a Combined Honors International and Comparative Studies degree must
demonstrate competence in a second language to a level at least equivalent to completion of the
second year of university studies. Students may meet this language requirement by taking two
courses taught in a second language, one of which must be numbered 100 or above, or by
successfully completing a language proficiency test administered by the relevant language
department.
Second, Third and Fourth Years
ICS 200E (must be taken in second year)
History 210E, or Political Science 231E
Two full course equivalents from the courses in Groups A and B, at least one of which must be
from Group A
Group A: Arts Courses.
English 203F/G, 242E, 243F/G, 251F/G, 253E,
French 252E,
International and Comparative Studies 220F/G, 230F/G, 231F/G, 270F/G,
Philosophy 215F/G, 216F/G,
Religious Studies 243F/G, 260F/G, 261F/G, 262F/G, 263F/G.
Group B: Social Science Courses.
History 210E (if not already taken), 204E, 208E, Political Science 231E (if not already taken)
243E, 245E, 280E, 312E, 325E, 345E, 349E, 352E, 357E, 362E, 380E, 381E, 443E;
ICS300E
ICS 400E
Note: The same course may not be counted toward the total number of courses required for graduation in both subjects in a Combined Honors program. With the permission of the Dean of Arts and Social Science, courses other than those listed may be counted toward fulfilment of program requirements.
Professor Sancton observed that this program offered at Huron College requires courses from the main campus to function. He asked if there are any undergraduate courses on the main campus in Arts, Social Science, and Science from which students at Huron would be excluded. Dr. Crimmins explained that with the exception of an English Literature course, of courses offered in groups A and B are all offered at the Affiliated Colleges.
The question was called and CARRIED.
S.97-270 Combined Honors Program in Anthropology and French Linguistics
It was moved by G. Leckie, seconded by K. Tribe,
That a combined honors program in Anthropology and French Linguistics be introduced in the Faculties of Arts and Social Science, effective September 1, 1998.
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HONORS ANTHROPOLOGY AND FRENCH LINGUISTICS
Admission Requirements
First year program with Anthropology 025F/G and 027a/b, or the former
Anthropology 021
French 020E or 021 and any other three full or equivalent courses as principal courses
Program
After the first year, this program requires six Honors Anthropology courses and six Honors
French courses and three options. Some of the options may be additional Anthropology and
French courses.
Second Year Required Courses
Anthropology 247a and, if offered, 248b
Anthropology 245F/G
One half-course in Anthropology at the 200-level
French 271
French 295
Third Year Required Courses
Anthropology 337G
Three half-courses in Anthropology at the 200- or 300-level to include Anthropology 237a/b,
248b,and 249F/G if not taken in second year
French 381
French 397a/b
French 398a/b
Fourth Year Required Courses
Two full-course equivalents in Anthropology at the 200-, 300- or
400-level
French 477a/b
French 478a/b
One full-course equivalent from French 473a/b, French 498F/G, and list of Linguistics and
Related Courses
CARRIED
S.97-271 Faculty of Law: Extended Time LLB Program
It was moved by G. Leckie, seconded by J.L. Stokes,
That the Extended Time LLB Program be introduced in the Faculty of Law, effective September 1, 1998.
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EXTENDED TIME LLB PROGRAM
The Extended Time LLB Program is available to students who have been admitted to the LLB Program. The program is designed for students who cannot manage a full-time program. Application to the Extended Time LLB Program should be made to the Associate Dean (Academic) following admission to first year law.
Applicants to the Extended Time LLB Program are required to meet the existing regular or special admissions criteria. In addition, all applicants seeking admission must establish that it would be impossible or difficult to attend law school full-time because of family responsibilities, health problems, disabilities, financial necessity, or other special circumstances.
Incoming first-year students in the Extended Time LLB Program are required to take Legal Theory and one of the small group courses, in addition to any other course or courses.
Students in the Extended Time LLB Program are required to complete the program within six years. Extended time students will be allowed to transfer to full-time attendance. Full-time students who meet the eligibility criteria will be allowed to transfer into the extended time program.
Extended time students are eligible for any entry scholarships or bursaries that are not restricted to full-time students.
Extended time students are eligible for any prizes or awards in individual courses.
CARRIED
S.97-272 English Language Proficiency
It was moved by G. Leckie, seconded by R. Harris,
That all references to specific TOEFL scores, as standards for admission to any undergraduate programs, be discontinued in any University of Western Ontario publications including the academic calendar.
CARRIED
S.97-273 Policy on Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
It was moved by G. Leckie, seconded by S. Usprich,
That procedure #7 of the Policy on Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities be revised as outlined below to clarify that, while a student may apply to the Senate Review Board Academic to have an appeal heard under this Policy, a hearing is not automatic.
ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (S.96-235)
7. In the event that an accommodation acceptable to the instructor can not be arranged through informal consultation, the student may initiate a request for relief identical to that for any other negative academic decision; that is, through the Chair of the department in which the course is taught, then to the Dean of the faculty in which the course is taught. At either of these levels, advice may be sought from OSSD, the faculty advisors or other qualified individuals concerning whether an accommodation is necessary, and if so, what it should be. A student may apply to have an appeal against the decision of a Dean heard by the Senate Review Board (Academic). An instructor may appeal the decision of a Dean to the Provost or the Principal, in the case of the Affiliated Colleges.
CARRIED
S.97-274 Deadlines for Requests for Relief: School of Dentistry, Mediated Learning
Senate received for information the following revisions to the policy on Deadlines for Requests for Relief for Years I, II and III of the Dentistry program and for Spring/Summer Mediated Learning courses:
Deadlines for Requests for Relief (S.96-155)
Marks: A request for relief against a final grade in a course must be initiated with the instructor as soon as possible after a mark is issued. In the event that the instructor is not available to the student, or fails to act, or if the matter is not resolved satisfactorily with the instructor, a written request for relief must be submitted to the Chair of the department by the following dates*:
January Marks: January 31st
April/May Marks: June 30th
Intersession: July 31st
May/June Dentistry Marks: July 31st
Summer Evening:August 31st
Summer Day:September 15th
Spring\Summer Mediated Learning Courses:October 15th
A request for relief against a decision of the Chair must be made to the Dean in writing not later than three weeks after the Chair's decision is issued. All relevant information and documentation must be provided to the Dean with the request for relief.
Program eligibility and progression: A request for relief against a decision concerning program eligibility must be made to the Chair of the department in writing by June 30th. A request against a decision of the Chair must be made to the Dean in writing within three weeks of the Chair's decision being issued. Students requesting a Grade Point Waiver must do so in writing to the Dean of their Faculty by June 30th.
Other requests for relief: Requests for relief regarding Scholastic Offences and other matters not related to the normal completion of a course during a regular academic session (including requests for relief against grades in a Special Examination, satisfaction of "Incomplete" requirements, etc.), must be made in writing within three weeks of a decision being issued.
Note: The deadline for an appeal to SRBA remains at six weeks after a decision has been issued by a student's Dean.
S.97-275 Sessional Dates
It was moved by G. Leckie, seconded by R. Walker,
That the sessional dates outlined in Exhibit III, Appendix 1 be approved.
CARRIED
S.97-276 SCHOLARSHIP/PRIZE/AWARD CONDITIONS
Senate was informed that SCAPA has approved, on behalf of the Senate, the terms of reference of the following new scholarships, bursaries and awards. These will be recommended to the Board of Governors through the Vice-Chancellor:
Irene Dewdney Art Therapy Award (Faculty of Communications and Open
Learning)
Legacies for Tomorrow Entrance Scholarships (2) (Any Faculty)
Reinhard Konrad Memorial Bursaries (2) (Any Faculty)
Hugh McKellar Award (Any Faculty)
S.97-277 SCAPA Information Items
The SCAPA Report contained the following items for information. The full text may be viewed in the Secretariat.
Reintroduction of the Listing Linguistics and Related Courses
Renaming of Modern Eastern Civilization (MEC) Courses to International and Comparative
Studies (ICS) at Huron College
Collaborative Bachelor of Nursing Program [S.94-219] [no longer to be a joint effort with
Fanshawe College]
S.97-278 Annual Report of the Senate Review Board Academic (SRBA)
The Annual Report of the Senate Review Board Academic for the year September 1, 1996, to August 31, 1997, detailed in Exhibit IV, was received for information.
From September 1, 1996, to August 31, 1997, SRBA dealt with 30 applications for hearing appeals. Of these, 5 were withdrawn by the applicants prior to the hearing, 3 were referred back to complete the appeal process at the lower levels, 2 were denied a waiver of the six week deadline to appeal to SRBA, 1 was not within the jurisdiction of SRBA and 6 were not allowed to proceed to a hearing based on insufficient grounds.
S.97-279
Announcements, detailed in Exhibit V, were received for information.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
Signed By:
P. Davenport, Chair
J.K. Van Fleet, Secretary