As approved at the May 15, 1998, meeting of Senate. Copies of Exhibits and Appendices not included here are available from the University Secretariat, Room 290, Stevenson-Lawson Building.
The meeting was held at 1:00 p.m. in Room 224 of University College.
SENATORS: 73
J. Adams, R. Archibald, D. Banting, P. Barker, K. Barrowcliffe, D. Bell, A. Belcastro, I. Black, D. Braun, C. Briens, P. Cain, M. Cole, M. Cousineau, R. Darnell, P. Davenport, P. Deane, J. Deans, M. Floryan, A. Garcia, B. Garcia, W. Gibson, E.E. Gillese, J.M. Good, R. Green, L. Griffin, R. Hawkins, K. Howlett, C. Iwasiw, D. Jorgensen, C.-Y. Kang, A. Katz, W. Kennedy, G. Killan, T.C.Y. Lo, T. Macuda, L. Mansinha, M. Mathur, G. McGahey, D. McLachlin, J. McKay, R.Y. McMurtry, M. McNay, K. McQuillan, I. Moore, J. Moorhead, G. Moran, D. Muñoz, P. Neary, A. Pearson, H. Polatajko, K. Porter, A. Prabhakar, S. Provost, M. Randall, D. Rosner, A. Sancton, C. Seligman, D. Semotiuk, R. Shroyer, B. Singh, B. Slade, J. Snyder, D. Spencer, J.L. Stokes, S. Tan, J. Thorp, R. Toft, S. Usprich, J.K. Van Fleet, R. Walker, L. Whittaker, E. Wood, M. Zamir.
Observers: D. Jameson, T. Kennedy, R. Parks, R. Tiffin
By Invitation: M. Clarke, S. Singh
Dr. Floryan asserted that the letter from Dr. Mercer contains errors of fact. Since Dr. Mercer was not in attendance at this Senate meeting, Dr. Davenport agreed to pass his concerns to Dr. Mercer but asked that Dr. Floryan deal directly with Dr. Mercer on this issue.
That the Senate seat held by Kivi Shapiro, elected representative to Senate for the graduate student constituency, be declared vacant as a result of his resignation, and
That Todd Macuda, runner up in the last Senate election, be elected to complete Mr. Shapiro's term (to October 31, 1998).
CARRIED
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors that the composition of a selection committee for Director of Libraries (Section O, Appointments Procedures) be amended as shown below:
(a) the Provost & Vice-President (Academic), who shall be Chair
(b) the Vice-President (Research)
(c) the Dean of Graduate Studies
(d) the Chair of the University Library Council
(e) 2 members of the full-time library staff, one of whom must be a professional librarian, elected by the
full-time library staff
(f) 2 members of faculty and 1 graduate student, elected by Senate
CARRIED
Ms. Howlett provided the rationale for the motions to amend the composition of the five Senate committees:
Ms. Howlett disagreed with the conclusion reached by the Operations/Agenda Committee: in the view of students, the current system of nominating and electing students to committees is not working well.
Dean Pearson, reporting on behalf of the Operations/Agenda Committee (OAC), stated that because the composition of Senate committees and subcommittees falls within the terms of reference of the OAC, it reviewed Ms. Howlett's recommendations collectively. By a majority vote of its members, the Committee concluded that it would not support these motions (a) because in principle it does not agree to the idea of ex officio positions on Senate Committees for officers of student or employee groups, and (b) because it believes that the objectives set out in the recommendations can be, as in the past, achieved through the current process of nominating and electing members to Senate committees.
Dean Pearson stressed that the OAC does not object to the officers named in the motion serving on the committees, but rather, it does not agree with the proposed way of securing their membership. He recalled that the issue of ex officio membership was discussed in a somewhat different context during the review of the UWO Act. Senate is an independent, legislative body whose members speak for the University community as a whole. Those who reviewed the Act concluded that all members of the University community should have the opportunity to participate in University governance and that places in the governing bodies should not be designated on the basis of positions held in other organizations within Western. The majority of members of OAC hold the same view of membership on Senate committees.
Dean Pearson noted that under Senate by-laws, ex officio members are entitled to send designates to meetings whereas appointed and elected members of Senate do not have this privilege. Sending designates to meetings has been noted as an important factor in the proposals before Senate. This weakens the argument that committees would benefit by having the "most knowledgeable person" as members, since sending delegates to meetings would result in inconsistent representation. The OAC believes that the goals of the motions can be achieved in other ways: the normal process allows the opportunity to nominate the people who are designated in the motions, but leaves the selection of members to the judgment of Senate. Some of the proposals before Senate effectively eliminate undergraduate students-at-large from committees by replacing them with officers of the USC.
That the composition of SCAPA be changed by redesignating one of the three student seats as an ex officio seat for the USC Vice-President Education
Ten members elected by Senate:
- eight members of Faculty, at least five of whom are members of Senate at the time elected. At least
one member shall be from each of the Faculties of Arts, Science, and Social Science. No more than one of the
members of faculty may be a Dean.
- two students, at least one of whom is a graduate student and at least one of whom is a member of
Senate at the time elected
One member (and an Alternate) from an Affiliated College, appointed in consultation with the Principal concerned. Representation by the Affiliated Colleges is on a rotational basis (two year cycles).
Ex officio:
President & Vice-Chancellor
Provost & Vice-President (Academic)
Vice-Provost & Registrar
USC Vice-President Education
Dean of Graduate Studies (non-voting)
Secretary of Senate (non-voting)
Deputy Registrar (non-voting)
Mr. Parks spoke in support of the recommendation. The committees of Senate are constituted under the
by-laws of Senate and can therefore be changed by Senate. The goal of Senate is to act in the best interest of
the University and the role of the University Students' Council is to act in the best interests of students at
Western and in the best interests of the University community. He disputed the suggestion that naming ex
officio positions for members of the USC Executive will replace and disenfranchise students, since the USC
represents students and is effective in bringing the students' perspective to Senate committees.
In response to a question about the student status of the four USC representatives being proposed, given that they are full-time employees of the USC, Mr. Parks replied that all USC Executive members, with the exception of the President, are part-time students. In the case of the USC President, the composition of SCUP already recognizes the President of the USC as a student for the purpose of membership on that committee.
Dr. Moran spoke against the motion. He reiterated that OAC is not against student membership on committees and is not opposed to Executive members of the USC being on the committees. Rather, OAC does not support the proposals because it does not agree with allotting ex officio seats on Senate committees for officers of student or employee groups. He acknowledged that the USC does have a particular role on campus but it does not have that role vis-à-vis Senate. Senate is the academic body of the University that deals with academic policy and students are represented on its committees. All students should have the opportunity to let their names stand for nomination to committees. That is currently the situation, and the existing process of nominating and electing members to Senate committees works well.
Professor Randall, Chair of the Senate Nominating Committee, stated that it is currently possible to achieve the goals of the motions proposed by Ms. Howlett by nominating the individuals who hold the relevant USC office. She suggested that by naming the Chair of the Student Caucus on Governance as an ex officio member of the Senate Nominating Committee would be a way of ensuring that the appropriate individuals are nominated for membership on other Senate committees. She stated she would therefore support the fifth motion, but not the first four.
Asked how the student body is made aware of the existence of Senate committees, the Secretary of Senate stated that each fall a notice is placed in Western News inviting individuals to advise the Secretariat if they are interested in serving on a Senate committee or subcommittee. A committee preference list is compiled for use by the Nominating Committee.
The question was called and CARRIED
That the composition of SUTA be amended by designating the undergraduate student seat as an ex officio seat for the USC Teaching Awards Commissioner
Four full-time members of faculty, elected by SCAPA, for three-year terms (renewable)
One graduate student , elected by SCAPA, for a one-year term.
Ex officio:
Provost & Vice-President (Academic), or his designate
Chair of SCAPA, who shall be Chair
USC Teaching Awards Commissioner
Secretary of Senate, who shall be Secretary (non-voting)
CARRIED
It was moved by K. Howlett, seconded by S. Tan,
That the composition of SCITS be amended by designating the undergraduate student seat as an ex officio seat for the USC Communications Officer
Six faculty members from at least five faculties, elected by Senate.
One graduate student elected by Senate.
Ex officio:
President & Vice-Chancellor
Provost & Vice-President (Academic)
Vice-President (Administration)
Vice-President (Research)
Three persons including at least one Dean appointed by the President
Chair of SCUP (or designate)
Chairs of all standing subcommittees of SCITS
USC Communications Officer
Senior Director of ITS (non-voting)
Director of Libraries (non-voting)
Secretary of Senate (non-voting)
CARRIED
That the composition of SCUP be amended by designating the undergraduate student seat as an ex officio seat for the President of the USC:
Seven members to be elected by Senate, including: one graduate student; one Principal of an Affiliated College (to be appointed on a rotating basis); one member of administrative staff; and four members of faculty who are members of Senate at the time elected. The President of the Society of Graduate Students shall qualify as a student for this purpose. The term of elected members (faculty) is three years, non-renewable.
Senate Committees on Academic Policy and Admissions (SCAPA) and Information Technology and Services (SCITS) each shall appoint one member.
Two representatives of the Board of Governors, appointed by the Board.
Ex officio:
President & Vice-Chancellor
Provost & Vice-President (Academic)
Vice-President (Administration)
Vice-President (Research)
Chair of SCAPA
Academic Colleague
Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
President, University Students' Council
Policy Planning Officer [Executive Officer] (non-voting)
Secretary of Senate (non-voting)
CARRIED
That the composition of the Senate Nominating Committee be amended by designating the undergraduate student Senator seat as an ex officio seat for the Chair of the Student Caucus on Governance.
Seven members of Senate, elected by Senate, at least one of whom shall be a graduate student. Not more than two members may be from a single academic unit. The Faculty of Graduate Studies is not considered an academic unit in this context.
There will be three alternates who are members of Senate, one of whom is a student, to attend meetings when regular members are unable to attend.
Ex officio:
President & Vice-Chancellor
Provost & Vice-President (Academic)
Vice-President (Administration)
Chair, Student Caucus on Governance
Secretary of Senate (non-voting)
CARRIED
On behalf of the Senate Committee on Academic Policy and Admissions, it was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by D. Jorgensen,
That the name change of the Home Economics program and degree to Human Ecology become effective immediately.
CARRIED
That Combined Honors Programs between the Bachelor of Arts (Honors Music) and various honors programs be introduced in the Faculty of Arts.
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[To be inserted following "Graduation Requirements: Bachelor of Arts (Honors Music)" on page
105 of the 1998 Academic Calendar.]
COMBINED HONORS PROGRAMS WITH THE BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONORS MUSIC)
Approved Combinations:
Classical Studies, English, French, Comparative Literature and Civilization, Film, German, Russian,
Spanish, Philosophy, Visual Arts. For special regulations regarding combined honors programs see the
COMBINED HONORS PROGRAMS section of the calendar.
[To be added to the Combined Honors Programs section of the calendar (pp. 52-55)]
MUSIC (BA program only)
Approved Combinations:
Classical Studies, English, Film, French, Comparative Literature and Civilization, German, Russian,
Spanish, Philosophy, Visual Arts.
First Year
Music 014, 021a/b, 026E, 049a, 050b, 055a/b, 075a/b
Second Year
Music 226E, 249a, 250b, 255a/b, 275a/b
Third and Fourth Years
Four full senior electives from Music Theory, Composition, or Music History
CARRIED
That the Academic Excellence Program (AEP) be introduced in the Richard Ivey School of Business, as outlined below.
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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
The Academic Excellence Program (AEP) offers pre-admission to the Ivey Business School to outstanding students from secondary school. Applicants for the AEP are assessed on their academic record, extracurricular activities, achievements, and leadership skills. Applications are carefully reviewed and decisions are made on the basis of all data available and not solely on prior academic performance. Enrolment in this program is limited.
All applicants must meet the admission requirements to Year 1 of The University of Western Ontario. Pre-admission to the AEP does not imply admission to Year 1 at UWO. Applicants are notified separately from the Registrar's Office concerning their admission to first year.
Students interested in the AEP indicate Western on the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) form as well as apply separately to the Richard Ivey School of Business by the application deadline of February 1.
In order to be considered for admission, AEP applicants must possess at minimum:
a) Senior Matriculation with a minimum average of 90% including a credit in OAC mathematics or equivalent, or standing in the top 5% of the graduating class; CEGEP students may apply during their first year of studies only;
b) proven leadership skills as shown in performing arts, sports, student government or community service, and;
c) a letter of recommendation from the Principal or Head of Student Services.
STEPS FOR ADMISSION TO HBA
1. OAC or Senior Matriculation
2. Pre-admission from Secondary School to AEP
3. Years 1 and 2 at UWO in any program in any faculty. Students must maintain an 80%
average on ten full courses (5.0 courses each year), with no less than 70% in Business 257 and have
successfully completed an OAC mathematics course, or equivalent
4. Students must continue participation in extracurricular activities at a level judged
satisfactory by the HBA Admissions Committee.
5. Entry into the HBA1 year
Deadline date for applications to AEP: February 1
Mr. Parks expressed concern that a large number of the seats in the HBA program will be held for Academic Excellence Program students, thus reducing the number of places available to other students who aspire to enter the program in their third year at Western. Professor Archibald clarified that the School will limit the number of seats assigned through the AEP.
Professor Sancton objected to extracurricular activities being an admission requirement for the HBA program. He questioned whether this is a good criterion for admission to an academic program and asked if other programs have such a requirement. The Provost said he was not aware of any other program that specifies such an admission requirement, but noted that participation in extracurricular activities is routinely considered and is part of the applicant selection process in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. Professor Archibald stated that extracurricular activities are considered when admitting students to the HBA. It is important that individuals coming into the Ivey School have a broad background, therefore, all applicants are evaluated on the basis of their academic standing and their activities outside the classroom.
Professor Sancton informed Senate that the Faculty of Social Science is presently discussing the kinds of offerings it will propose in relation to the future of the Administrative and Commercial Studies option. He suggested that consideration of the AEP proposal be postponed because it is important that Social Science and the Ivey School of Business work together to develop a comprehensive program for undergraduate business education at Western. The Academic Excellence Program currently exists as a pilot program and should continue as such until Senate debates the broader issue of undergraduate business education. It was therefore moved by A. Sancton, seconded by A. Katz
That approval of the Academic Excellence Program (AEP) be postponed until such time as Senate receives other proposals from the Faculty of Social Science relating to undergraduate business education.
Professor Jorgensen asked when Senate might expect to receive proposals from the Faculty of Social Science. Dean Neary replied that the Social Science Educational Policy Committee is currently considering a proposal for a recasting the Administrative and Commercial Studies program, but he could not state when it will be forwarded to Senate. He confirmed that the Ivey School of Business continues to be kept informed about the development of this proposal.
The motion to POSTPONE was called and was DEFEATED.
Dean Stokes asked if Deans and academic counsellors of other Faculties are aware that some of their students are expecting to enter the HBA program, based on the AEP commitment. Professor Archibald replied that the Ivey School does identify potential HBA students, but could not say whether those students' home Faculties have been made aware of this.
Dean Stokes also asked if the students who expect to enter the HBA are counselled to ensure that they can complete another degree program should they not meet the conditions of admission to the HBA. Professor Archibald responded that the Ivey School encourages students to take a broad course selection and therefore he was confident that students who did not gain admission to the HBA would be positioned to complete a degree in another program.
The main motion was called and CARRIED.
That Senate approve the introduction of Affiliated College courses not offered on Main Campus, as listed in Exhibit III, Appendix 1.
CARRIED
S.98-108a It was moved by J. Thorp, seconded by D. Jorgensen,
That the policy on Graduation "With Distinction" be revised to read as shown below, effective September 1, 1998, and, that the policy on Graduation "With Distinction" for Part-Time Students (S.96-201) be rescinded as a result.
Graduation "With Distinction"
Students in degree programs who have achieved an overall average of 80% and no grade lower than 70% on the entire program with no failed courses will graduate "With Distinction".
Exceptions:
1) Business: Students awarded the GSW Inc. Gold Medal in the graduating year of the Honors
Business Administration Program shall graduate With Distinction. The calculation for awarding the Gold
Medal will be based on the highest grade average on the combined HBA 1 and HBA 2 years.
Students who are on the Dean's Honor List in each of the two years at the Business School
shall graduate With Distinction, as an Ivey Scholar.
2) Law: Students must be on the Dean's Honor List in at least two of their three years in the
Law program to graduate With Distinction.
3) Engineering: Students must fulfill Dean's Honor List criteria for the final 3 years of study
shall graduate With Distinction.
Graduands of diploma or certificate programs offered by Western who have achieved an overall average of 80% and no grade lower than 70% on the entire program with no failed courses will receive the designation "With Distinction".
Notes:
Letters of Permission: For purposes of calculation, alpha grades received on a letter of permission will be converted to grade points in accordance with current Senate policy. A student will be considered to have an "A" average if the equivalent grade point average is 4.0 or greater. Averaging for Letter of Permission courses and for courses taken at Western will be done separately.
Joint Three-Year BSc Physics Degree Combined with Fanshawe College Diploma in Control Engineering or Electronics Engineering Technology: Students will graduate with distinction if they meet the following criteria: 1) an average of 80% in the 10 courses taken at Western; b) a full course load of five courses per academic year taken at Western between September and April; c) a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.2 in the courses taken at Fanshawe College; and 4) no failures in any courses at either Western or Fanshawe, even if the course is subsequently repeated successfully.
No Appeals: Since the designation "With Distinction" is conferred only when a student has achieved a certain average, a failure to achieve graduation "With Distinction" may not be appealed (although the grades on which the designation is based may be appealed in the normal way. See Section on Academic Rights and Responsibilities.)
Asked about the feasibility of making the policy retroactive, Professor Thorp advised that the effects would be two-fold: some graduates would be eligible under the new policy to graduate "With Distinction" while others would no longer qualify. In the latter case, the "With Distinction" notation would be removed from graduates' records. The Deputy Registrar stated that retroactive implementation of the policy would have to be done manually on a case by case basis and graduates who wanted the notation to appear on their diplomas would have to order a replacement diploma.
It was suggested that the policy be amended to allow a graduate who is eligible under the new policy to apply for retroactive "With Distinction" status. Dean Good spoke in favor of this. He recalled that in the past there have been students with 90% averages who could not graduate "With Distinction" because for one reason or another they took only 4.5 courses in their final year.
Mr. Parks suggested that students graduating this academic year should be eligible whether they graduate in the Spring or Fall. Dr. Moran stated that the Registrar's Office cannot handle any changes to the record system now because the system is in the midst of being converted to PeopleSoft applications.
S.98-108b It was moved by J. Good, seconded by R. Walker,
That the motion be amended by adding:
and that students who graduated prior to the policy's implementation, and who qualify under the new rules, may make application through the Office of the Dean to have "With Distinction" added to their transcripts. Retroactivity will apply only to students who graduated at a time when the "With Distinction" designation was in place in their program.
Asked what will be expected of the Registrar's Office staff, because of the PeopleSoft implementation deadlines, Mr. Tiffin advised that since the assessment of the applying student will be done through the Deans' Offices, the Registrar's Office will assign the designation "With Distinction" to students' transcripts.
The Secretary of Senate clarified that the amendment stipulates that the annotation will be made to a student's transcript. Should graduates wish to have "With Distinction" added to their degree diplomas, it will be necessary for them to apply for a new diploma and pay the relevant fee.
The AMENDMENT was called and CARRIED.
Asked if there is any possibility that this policy will be extended by changing the awards policy, Professor Thorp replied that the impact of a requirement for a full course load for scholarships is being reviewed by SCAPA.
S.98-108c The main motion, as amended, was called:
That the policy on Graduation "With Distinction" be revised to read as shown below, effective September 1, 1998, and, that the policy on Graduation "With Distinction" for Part-Time Students (S.96-201) be rescinded as a result.
and
That students who graduated prior to the policy's implementation, and who qualify under the new rules, may make application through the Office of the Dean to have "With Distinction" added to their transcripts. Retroactivity will apply only to students who graduated at a time when the "With Distinction" designation was in place in their program.
Graduation "With Distinction"
Students in degree programs who have achieved an overall average of 80% and no grade lower than 70% on the entire program with no failed courses will graduate "With Distinction".
Exceptions:
1) Business: Students awarded the GSW Inc. Gold Medal in the graduating year of the Honors
Business Administration Program shall graduate With Distinction. The calculation for awarding the Gold
Medal will be based on the highest grade average on the combined HBA 1 and HBA 2 years.
Students who are on the Dean's Honor List in each of the two years at the Business School
shall graduate With Distinction, as an Ivey Scholar.
2) Law: Students must be on the Dean's Honor List in at least two of their three years in the
Law program to graduate With Distinction.
3) Engineering: Students must fulfill Dean's Honor List criteria for the final 3 years of study
shall graduate With Distinction.
Graduands of diploma or certificate programs offered by Western who have achieved an overall average of 80% and no grade lower than 70% on the entire program with no failed courses will receive the designation "With Distinction".
Notes:
Letters of Permission: For purposes of calculation, alpha grades received on a letter of permission will be converted to grade points in accordance with current Senate policy. A student will be considered to have an "A" average if the equivalent grade point average is 4.0 or greater. Averaging for Letter of Permission courses and for courses taken at Western will be done separately.
Joint Three-Year BSc Physics Degree Combined with Fanshawe College Diploma in Control Engineering or Electronics Engineering Technology: Students will graduate with distinction if they meet the following criteria: 1) an average of 80% in the 10 courses taken at Western; b) a full course load of five courses per academic year taken at Western between September and April; c) a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.2 in the courses taken at Fanshawe College; and 4) no failures in any courses at either Western or Fanshawe, even if the course is subsequently repeated successfully.
No Appeals: Since the designation "With Distinction" is conferred only when a student has achieved a certain average, a failure to achieve graduation "With Distinction" may not be appealed (although the grades on which the designation is based may be appealed in the normal way. See Section on Academic Rights and Responsibilities.)
CARRIED
That the policy on Dean's Honor List be revised to read as shown below, effective September 1, 1999.
Dean's Honor List
Undergraduate students with outstanding academic records are named to the Dean's Honor List. In May of each year the Dean of each Faculty establishes an Honor List containing the names of all students registered in that Faculty whose average mark, for all courses completed in the previous 12 months, May 1 to April 30, is 80% or more with no failed courses. (For any course completed on a letter of permission in this period the mark must be "A".)
Concurrent Degree Students who are registered in an approved program of full-time studies leading to two undergraduate degrees will be adjudicated for the Dean's Honor List of each Faculty provided that at least 3.5 courses of the year's work have been approved for credit towards the particular degree.
The statement above applies to undergraduate students in the Faculties of Arts, Education, Health Sciences, Information and Media Studies, Medicine & Dentistry, Music, Science and Social Science, and at Brescia, Huron and King's Colleges.
For other undergraduate faculties and schools:
1) For the Richard Ivey School of Business, students in the Honors Business Administration Program must complete a full year's work, as defined by the program, attain grades in the top 10% of the class or have a special recommendation of the Dean.
2) For the Faculty of Engineering Science students must achieve an average of 80% or more on a full year's work (i.e., six full courses or equivalent). Students in the final and graduating year must be registered in five courses or more to be included in the Dean's Honor List.
3) For the Faculty of Law, students must complete a full year's work as defined by the program and be in the top 10% of the class to be named to the Dean's Honor List for that year.
Students in the combined LLB/MBA Program are considered for the Dean's Honor List at the Faculty of Law during their first year of Law and for the Dean's Honor List at the Business School during their first year of MBA courses. In each of the third and fourth years of the program, students are considered for the Dean's Honor List at the Faculty of Law on the basis of the courses taken at the Faculty of Law in each particular year. In the fourth year, students are also considered for the Dean's Honor List at the Business School on the basis of the Business courses taken during the last two years.
Only the grades earned in courses taken at the Faculty of Law in a particular year (provided those courses total at least 14 credit hours) are used to calculate a student's standing for an overall achievement award in that year. Students who attend the Faculty of Law on a letter of permission from another law school are not considered for the Dean's Honor List or an overall achievement award in that year.
CARRIED
That, effective September 1, 1998, a joint program in Physics and Electronics be established between The University of Western Ontario and Fanshawe College, leading to a Three-Year BSc Degree in Physics and a Diploma in Electronics Engineering Technology or Control Engineering Technology and, with one additional semester of study, a second diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, as outlined below.
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[Page 125 of the 1998 Academic Calendar.]
The Department of Physics and Astronomy provides a program leading to a 3-year BSc degree in Physics and a joint program with Fanshawe College that leads to a 3-year BSc in Physics plus a diploma in either Electronics Engineering Technology or Control Engineering Technology. It offers programs leading to 4-year BSc degrees in Honors Astronomy and in Honors Physics. It also participates in joint programs leading to 4-year BSc degrees in Honors Astronomy and Geophysics (Planetary Science), Honors Physics and Geophysics (Atmospheric Physics), and Honors Physics with Computer Science Minor....
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[To follow the Three-Year BSc Program on page 126 of the 1998 Academic Calendar]
JOINT THREE-YEAR BSc PHYSICS (UWO) AND DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY OR CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (FANSHAWE COLLEGE)
Students in this program will study Physics for their first two years. They will then transfer to Fanshawe College, where they will study for a further two years and three months in either Electronics Engineering Technology, or Control Engineering Technology. Students in both programs work for a total of sixteen months in CO-OP placements. Successful candidates will be awarded a Three-Year BSc in Physics, and a Diploma from Fanshawe College. Students may also choose to study for one additional semester in the Electrical Engineering Technology program and will be granted a second Diploma from Fanshawe College.
Admission Requirements
A first year program that includes Physics 020 or Physics 026, Calculus 050a/b plus 051 a/b or Applied Mathematics 026 plus 025a/b, Computer Science 025a or 026a/b plus 027a/b, each with a minimum mark of 60%; one Arts or Social Science course; one option.
All students must consult with the Physics and Astronomy Department before entering year two of the program.
Second Year
Physics 200, 259E, 266b, 277a/b (non-credit)
One of: Applied Mathematics 200 or 281a plus 282b or 275 or 276 or 277.
1.5 options numbered 100 or higher.
Note: options that will be particularly useful in this program include courses in Applied Mathematics, Business, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics and Statistics. Students should take a half-course in linear algebra before the end of their second year. Applied Mathematics 275, 276 and 277 all have Applied Mathematics 025a/b and 026 as prerequisites. Students transferring from Engineering will have to include Computer Science 027a/b in their second year. Students should consult a counsellor in the appropriate department before selecting their options.
Second Year Summer Term
Students will transfer in May to Fanshawe College to complete Level Three of the common first year of the Electronics and Control Engineering programs. They will spend the next eight months as CO-OP students in industry. At the end of this experience, students must choose to study either Electronics Engineering or Control Engineering.
Registration
In Years One and Two, students will register and pay fees at The University of Western Ontario. For Levels Three to Six, students will register and pay fees at Fanshawe College.
Summary of the Joint Program
Interested students can take one extra term of five courses at Fanshawe College, and qualify for a second diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology.
In this table [not included in the World Wide Web version], the number of courses is as given in the respective calendars.
To qualify for the Three -Year BSc in Physics, students in this program must:
a. obtain a minimum overall average of 60% in ten courses taken at UWO.
b. obtain a minimum overall average of 60% in the Area of Concentration courses listed and
taken at UWO.
c. take a minimum of 5.0 full courses or equivalent numbered 100 or higher at UWO.
d. meet the requirements for the Diploma in either Electronics Engineering Technology or
Control Engineering Technology at Fanshawe College.
e. obtain a cumulative average of "B" (2.7 g.p.a.) in the courses taken at Fanshawe College.
The courses taken at Fanshawe College may only be used to satisfy the requirements of Year III of the BSc degree at UWO.
Descriptions of the courses to be taken at Fanshawe are available from:
Fanshawe College tel.: (519) 452-4277; World Wide Web: www.fanshawec.on.ca
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[To follow Physics 226b on page 227 of the 1998 Academic Calendar]
Physics 227a/b: Special Topics in Electronics
Printed circuit design and construction.
3 lab hours at Fanshawe College in four designated weeks.
Non-credit.
This course is restricted to students registered in the Three-Year BSc Physics program.
Senate was informed that SCAPA has approved on behalf of the Senate the terms of reference for the following new scholarships, bursaries and awards. These will be recommended to the Board of Governors through the Vice-Chancellor:
Melbourne and District Lions Club Bursary (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry)
MacKewn, Winder, Kirwin Entrance Scholarship in Law (Faculty of Law)
Jock Tindale Memorial Award (Faculty of Engineering Science [Civil Engineering]/Richard Ivey School of
Business)
Métis Nation of Ontario Bursaries (5) (any faculty)
Helene Puskas Mayo Awards (2) (Faculty of Education)
Sigma Chi - Brother Tom Merry Award (Any Faculty)
UWO Law Alumni Association Bursaries (2)
Robert and Lila Bristow Bursary (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry/Medicine)
Senior Alumni Award (Any Faculty)
Toronto Western Alumni Branch Bursary (Any Faculty)
Milton and Helen Walker Scholarships in Science Education (2) (Faculty of Education)
Milton and Helen Walker Scholarships in Mathematics Education (2) (Faculty of Education)
Bruce and Helen Mills Instrument Awards in Music (Faculty of Music; Faculty of Graduate Studies, Arts
Division, Music)
Faculty of Arts Alumni Scholarships (4) (Faculty of Arts)
Faculty of Arts Alumni Awards (21) (Faculty of Arts)
Faculty of Social Science Alumni Scholarships (6) (Faculty of Social Science)
Faculty of Social Science Alumni Awards (21) (Faculty of Social Science)
Leslie Pomeroy Memorial Bursary in Psychology (Faculty of Social Science)
Joan and Geno Francolini Award in Medicine (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry/Medicine)
Trois-Pistoles Homestay OSOTF Bursaries (2)
City of St. Thomas/Colin McGregor Memorial Scholarships (2) (Any Faculty)
Dean's Award of Excellence in Basic Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry/School of Dentistry)
S.98-111b Course Content - Distance Studies and Summer Session Courses (S.98-043)
Senate was informed that the policy "Course Content - Mediated Learning and Summer Session Courses" approved at the February 20, 1998, meeting of Senate (S.98-043), has been revised to reflect the change in name of "Mediated Learning" to "Distance Studies".
Ivey MBA Association Award
Ross N. Clouston Award
David S. Simmonds MBA Award
Nelson M. Davis Scholarship
Earl Orser MBA Award
Michael Needham MBA Award
Robert Luba MBA Award
Gilles Lamoureaux MBA Award
David Clark MBA Award
Ivey Alumni Association/Toronto Club International Student Award
MBA '71 Award
The Pharmacology & Toxicology Professor's Fund Travel Award
Michael Locke Graduate Travel Bursary
Daniel Ling Scholarship
Dr. W. Glenn Campbell Fellowship
International Thesis Research Fellowship
The Chunfang Hu Graduate Fellowship
Bruce & Helen Mills Instrument Awards in Music
Professor Seligman referred to Appendix 1, page 4, "Role of Animal Care and Veterinary Services", and in particular to the sentence "We take an ever expanding, active role in teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and technical level." He asked that the words "ever expanding" be deleted. Dr. Clarke, Chair of the University Council on Animal Care, agreed to this request.
Professor Seligman referred to a policy recently considered by UCAC that would require students in courses where animals are used to attend a lecture by a member of the Animal Care and Veterinary Services (ACVS) on the ethical use of animals in teaching and research. He suggested that consideration be given to withdrawing the "mandatory" aspect of this lecture in light of concerns about academic freedom, about the proper role of professors in their courses, and about use of class time for purposes that are not part of the professor's decision about the course.
Dr. Clarke confirmed that such a policy was debated and approved by UCAC. It will be forwarded to Senate for consideration. The policy involves standardized training for persons using animals in their research programs, including undergraduate students who use animals in lab exercises. The main purpose of the lecture is to introduce students to the rules, regulations, policies, and laws that regulate the use of animals in research in Ontario.
Professor Hawkins asked about the status of the review of Animal Care and Veterinary Services. Dr. Clarke stated that the review was mandated by Dr. Bridger, Vice-President (Research). It is expected that Dr. J. Bend, chair of the review panel, will file his report with Dr. Bridger by month's end. The report will be made public shortly thereafter. UCAC will study the report with a view to implementing recommendations contained therein.
In response to a question about the ACVS budget, Dr. Moran stated that the total budget for 1997-98 is $357,000.
6.02 Research with Human and Animal Subjects
Research involving human and animal subjects is governed by federal and provincial regulations, and regulations approved by the University Senate, for the protection of researchers, human subjects, the public, and for the welfare of the animals used in research. Researchers are expected to adhere to such regulations. Allegations of a breach of these regulations will be dealt with according to the procedures established therein and will not normally involve the procedures associated with this policy.
All research involving human subjects conducted by UWO faculty, staff or students must be approved by a UWO-sanctioned review board. Two review boards have been established by Senate for the purpose of reviewing all such research: in the health sciences, and in the humanities/social sciences. Researchers should contact the Ethics Review Board Office for information.
All research, teaching and testing involving animals conducted by UWO faculty, staff, students or post-doctoral fellows must be approved by a UWO-sanctioned review board. The Animal Use Subcommittee has been established by Senate for the purpose of reviewing all such research.
All faculty, staff, students and post-doctoral fellows who are involved with research, teaching and testing using animals are encouraged to take the course offered by the Department of Animal Care and Veterinary Services (ACVS). More information is available from the ACVS.
Dr. Cain observed that the word "testing" has been added to the first sentence of the Introduction contained in the Protocol. He asked how testing differs from research. Dr. Clarke stated that about one year ago the UCAC included the word "testing" as a distinct use of animals that differs from teaching and/or research and wanted to ensure that its policies governing the use of animals included this use. The University and its affiliated institutes, including teaching hospitals, are awarded research contracts by private industry for the purposes of performing third party objective research on products or medicinal compounds. Testing is considered to be a form of research, but it does not result in peer reviewed publications; rather, the results of the testing are transmitted directly back to the awarder of the contract.
Dean Neary asked that the annual report of the Senate Sabbatical Leave Committee be expanded by providing information, by Faculty, showing the number of applications not approved, the Faculties/Deans with whom consultations were requested and how many leaves were taken. Professor McQuillan speculated that a further breakdown of the information could be provided, but in some cases there may be a question of confidentiality. He agreed to discuss this request with the Senate Sabbatical Leave Committee.
There was no annual report from the Senate Sabbatical leave Appeal Committee because there were no sabbatical leave appeals in 1997-98.
Announcements and Communications, detailed in Exhibit VII, were provided for information.
Dr. Davenport announced that the Senate meetings of May 21 and June 19 will be held in Room 40 of the Ivey School of Business.
Signed by:
P. Davenport, Chair
J.K. Van Fleet , Secretary