As approved at the February 16, 2001, meeting of the Senate. Copies of Appendices not included herein are available from the University Secretariat, Room 290, Stevenson-Lawson Building.
The meeting was held at 1:00 p.m. in A. Brandon Conron Hall, University College.
SENATORS: 80
P. Barker
A. Belcastro
D. Bell
D. Bentley
R. Bohay
W.A. Bridger
C. Callaghan
T. Carmichael
R. Cash
G. Cherian
M. Curry
L. Dagnino
R. Darnell
P. Davenport
P.A.W. Dean
P. Deane
H. DeLasa
J. Doerksen
D. Dutrizac
W. Flintoff
R. Forbes
T. Fulton
J. Garland
J. Garnett
W. Gibson
R. Graham
R. Harris
J. Haywood-Farmer
I. Holloway
R. Howse
N. Kapoor
A. Katz
G. Killan
R. Kudar
A. Lee
F. Longstaffe
J. MacKinnon
S. Mangsen
D. McCarthy
L. McKechnie
J. McMullin
M. McNay
P. Mercer
G. Moran
J. Morgan
P. Neary
N. Nelson
M. Nolan
K. Okruhlik
J. Orange
S. Osborn
A. Pearson
A. Percival-Smith
L. Petrykowski
C. Prabhakar
S. Radcliffe
T. Rajan
M. Randall
S. Rich
C. Ross
J. Roth
J. Santos
S. Siegner
C. Sinal
E. Skarakis-Doyle
P. Skidmore
P. Stooke
J. Sutton
B. Tepperman
B. Timney
T. Topic
J. Van Fleet
A. Vandervoort
J. Wallace
G. Weese
B. Welling
M. Westmacott
J. White
B. Wood
M. Workentin
By Invitation: K. McQuillan, D. Riddell, J. Thorp
The minutes of the meeting of December 8, 2000, were approved with the inclusion of J. McMullin in the list of those in attendance.
The President reported that the work of the Strategic Planning Task Force continues and asked that written submissions be received by January 25, 2001.
Dr. Davenport reported that it is believed that a federal budget might not be tabled this spring and that the government will act within the context of the budget update tabled before the last federal election. The provincial government funding announcement pertaining to university grants will be released with the Spring budget. An announcement on the Accessibility Fund contained in last year's provincial budget is expected within the next week or two.
Western continues to lobby the federal and provincial governments for funding of the indirect costs associated with research and for funds needed to address the anticipated increase in enrolment associated with the echo of the baby boom and the double cohort.
Dr. Davenport announced that Dr. Moran's reappointment as Provost & Vice-President (Academic), included provision for a four-month Study Leave. Dr. Moran will take his leave from May to August, to be followed by one month's holiday during September. Dr. Harris will serve as Acting Provost & Vice-President (Academic) during this period.
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by S. Osborn,
That Patrick Burman, elected representative to Senate for Brescia College, be granted a leave of absence, and
That Patricia Skidmore be elected to serve on Senate as Professor Burman's alternate from January 1 to June 30, 2001.
CARRIED
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by G. Moran,
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, through the Vice-Chancellor, that the current Appointments Procedures be rescinded and replaced with Appointment Procedures for Senior Academic and Administrative Officers of the University as shown in Appendix 1 to Exhibit I.
CARRIED
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by G. Weese,
That Spring Convocation 2002 be held from Tuesday, June 4, through Friday, June 7, and
That Fall Convocation 2002 be held on Thursday, October 24, and Friday, October 25.
CARRIED
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by N. Kapoor,
That the membership of the University Research Board be expanded to include the Director of Research Ethics as an ex officio, non-voting member.
CARRIED
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by W.A. Bridger,
That the ex officio, voting, membership of the Subcommittee on Research Ethics Policy be revised
FROM: the Director, Office of Research Services, or designate
TO: the Director of Research Ethics, or designate, as an ex officio member
CARRIED
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by W.A. Bridger,
That the Subcommittee on Research Involving Human Subjects be disbanded.
CARRIED
It was moved by A. Pearson, seconded by W. Flintoff,
That the terms of reference of SCAPA be revised as follows:
FROM: To receive an annual report from the Dean of Graduate Studies on the results of the appraisal process of existing graduate programs. To receive and forward to Senate an annual report from the Provost's Review Committee to Review Undergraduate Programs.
TO: To receive and forward to Senate annual reports from the Dean of Graduate Studies on the results of the appraisal process of existing graduate programs and from the Provost's Review Committee to Review Undergraduate Programs.
CARRIED
K. Baines was elected to the Senate Committee on Appeals to complete the term of P. Haase (term to June 30, 2001).
It was moved by B. Timney, seconded by P. Deane,
That effective September 1, 2001, a Certificate in Business French be introduced in the Faculty of Arts.
CALENDAR COPY
[pg. 46 in Western 2000 Calendar before Certificat de français pratique]
CERTIFICAT DE FRANÇAIS DES AFFAIRES
(CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS FRENCH)
Admission
Anyone may apply to be admitted to the Certificate program, subject to prerequisites and general university admission requirements. Students may pursue the Certificate in Business French concurrently with other programs in French. All of the French courses in the Certificate program can count towards other undergraduate programs. Applicants lacking OAC French or equivalent will take the French Department prerequisite courses (French 002 and 010) prior to admission to the Certificate program.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
The core language courses must be taken in sequence. Students must achieve an average of at least 70% in the six courses in order to progress in and complete this program. Students must receive counselling from the Department on their choice of courses and should seek regular advice on the availability of courses.
Program
Three required language courses: French 021 or 020E, 271, 381
One required course in Business French: French 243
Two options out of the three following courses: French 277, 343E, 387
The Department of French is also an examination centre for the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry Business French exams. Consult the French Department for further details.
Additional Calendar changes: [pg. 41 of current Calendar, Under Arts Programs]
ADD "Certificat de français des affaires"to the list of Certificate and Diploma programs.
CARRIED
It was moved by B. Timney, seconded by P.A.W. Dean,
That a four-year Bachelor of Health Sciences Program in Honors Health Sciences and Economics be introduced in the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective September 1, 2000.
CALENDAR COPY
FOUR YEAR BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAM IN HONORS HEALTH SCIENCES AND ECONOMICS
Admission Requirements
Health Sciences 021, one of Biology 022, 023 or 026, one of Psychology 020 or 023 or Sociology 020 or 1.0 credit chosen from Anthropology 025F/G, 026F/G, 027a/b; Economics 020 or 021; Math 030 or Calculus 050a/b plus one of Calculus 051a/b, 081a/b or Linear Algebra 040a/b.
Completion of 2.0 essay-designated courses prior to the completion of third year, 1.0 of which must be from Health Sciences.
Second Year
Health Sciences 201*, 202F/G, 203a/b, 204F/G, 205a/b
Economics 220a, 221b, 260a, 261b
All students must, at their own expense acquire current certification in basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation prior to the completion of second year. Deadline for submission of current certification to the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office is April 30.
*Health Sciences 201 may be used as a prerequisite for Economics 223a/b. Economics 222a/b must be replaced with another Economics course at the 200- or 300-level.
Third Year
Health Sciences 207a/b, 303a/b, 305a/b, 306a/b
1.0 Health Science elective
Economics 210a/b, 223a/b plus one of Economics 320a/b, 382a/b or 388a/b*
0.5 Economics elective at the 200- to 300-level to replace Economics 222a/b*
Fourth Year
Health Sciences 401
2.0 full-course equivalent Health Sciences electives at the 300-400 level
4.0 additional half courses in Economics at the 300- or 400-level
CARRIED
It was moved by N. Kapoor, seconded by P.A.W. Dean,
That a three-year Bachelor of Health Sciences, with a double area of concentration in Health Sciences and Economics, be introduced in the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective September 1, 2000.
CALENDAR COPY
THREE-YEAR BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCES (HEALTH SCIENCES AND ECONOMICS)
Admission Requirements
Completion of a first year program including:
Health Sciences 021
One of Biology 022, 023 or 026
One of Psychology 020 or 023 or Sociology 020 or 1.0 credit chosen from Anthropology 025F/G, 026F/G, 027a/b
Economics 020 or 021
Completion of 2.0 essay-designated courses prior to the completion of third year, 1.0 of which must be from Health Sciences.
Second Year
Health Sciences 201, 202F/G, 203a/b, 204F/G,205a/b, 207a/b
Economics 150a, 152a, 153b
All students must, at their own expense acquire current certification in basic First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation prior to the completion of second year. Deadline for submission of current certification to the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office is April 30.
Third Year
Health Sciences 303a/b, 305a/b, 306a/b
0.5 Health Science elective
Economics/Health Sciences 169a/b
Economics 151a/b
2.0 full-course equivalent Economics electives
CARRIED
It was moved by B. Timney, seconded by J. MacKinnon,
That the policy on Physical Therapy progression requirements, approved by Senate on September 22, 2000 (S.00-180), be rescinded and that effective September 1, 2001, the progression requirements for students in the BSc(PT) program in Physical Therapy be revised to read as follows:
Academic Regulations
Progression in the program will be based on each year's achievement, the minimum for which is:
Tests, assignments and practical work, as well as performance in final examinations will constitute the final mark in each course.
A student who fails a course (a course may be of one-half or one full credit) or who fails to meet the progression requirements as noted above, will normally be considered to have failed the year and will be required to withdraw from the program. Such students may petition the School on medical or compassionate grounds for relief from the requirement to withdraw. Should such a request be granted, the School will review each individual case and determine the conditions to be met by the student to remain in the program.
CARRIED
It was moved by B. Timney, seconded by R. Wood,
That the PhD program in Systematic Musicology be renamed as the PhD program in Music, effective immediately, and that students currently registered in the PhD program be offered grandparenting to choose one or the other designation for the degree.
CARRIED
It was moved by N. Kapoor, seconded by B. Timney,
That the policies governing the Scholars' Electives Program and the Faculty Scholar's Program be revised to include reference to the BMSc program and to read as shown below:
The University of Western Ontario offers two distinct programs for students who have demonstrated outstanding academic potential. The Scholar's Electives Program has been designed to give high-achieving students an opportunity to pursue programs not already offered in Western's Academic Calendar. The Faculty Scholars Program has been designed to give high-achieving students an opportunity to pursue an enhanced program of study within the traditional programs already offered in Western's Academic Calendar.
SCHOLAR'S ELECTIVES PROGRAM (S.1197, S.1201, S.1726, S.2669, S.97-156, S.99-80, S.99-153, S.00-134)
The Scholar's Electives Program allows students who have demonstrated outstanding academic potential to elect their own program of studies in consultation with the departments concerned and with the approval of the Deans' office(s) involved. The Dean(s) will also appoint a faculty advisor for each senior student in the program. Students enrolled in the Scholar's Electives Program pursue one of the Theme Areas discussed below, a combination of two subjects for which a formal joint program is not generally available, or an interdisciplinary combination of courses from different subjects which constitutes an appropriate liberal education. The Educational Development Office facilitates the initial registration of students in the Scholar's Electives Program, especially for students entering it in their first year. However, admission to the program and approval of course selections is granted by the Dean of the Faculty designated by the applicant.
Admission to the Program
The Scholar's Electives Program is open to students who apply for full-time admission to the first year in the Faculties of Arts, Health Sciences, Information and Media Studies, Science or Social Science and who have achieved at least a 90% admission average.
Students entering their second, third or fourth year of the above Faculties may also apply to enter the program, provided that they have been registered in a minimum of five full courses or equivalent in each September-April session, that they meet the criteria for the program (e.g. no more than six courses from the 020-199 level for both three-year and four-year degrees, unless special permission is granted), and have maintained at least an 80% average in each year of university study, with no grade lower than 60% over the entire program. Exceptions to these requirements will be approved by the Dean(s) of the Faculty only in extraordinary circumstances.
Faculty of Engineering Science students may participate in the Scholar's Electives Program only through certain concurrent degree programs. This option is available to students entering at least their second year of university. To be eligible, students must have achieved an 80% average in each year of study on a full course load, with no individual course grade below 60%. Interested students should consult with the Faculty for more information.
Affiliated Colleges
Each Affiliated College may offer a Scholar's Electives Program leading to a BA degree under the same conditions. Admission to the program shall be granted by the Dean or by the Principal of an Affiliated College and, where appropriate, in consultation with the Dean(s) of the constituent university Faculties involved in the proposed course of study. See the Calendar of the appropriate Affiliated College for Theme Areas available at each institution.
Progression in the Program
The achievement of an average of at least 80% in each year of study with no grade lower than 60% over the entire program is required for progression to the next year of the program. Students will register in no more than six courses from the 020-199 level, for both the three-year and four-year degree programs, unless special permission is granted. To be eligible to progress in the program, students are required to register in at least five full courses or equivalent in each academic year (September-April). The privileges of the program shall be withdrawn upon transfer to another undergraduate program or upon failure to meet the progression requirements. Exceptions to these requirements will be approved by the Dean(s) of the Faculty only in extraordinary circumstances.
Faculty of Engineering Science students should consult with their Academic Counsellor for more information regarding specific progression requirements.
First Year of the Program
Scholar's Electives students in their first year at Western may, with permission of their Dean, enrol in certain 100- and 200-level courses normally restricted to senior students, and/or enrol in more than five courses, and/or restrict their choice of courses to a single Faculty. Normally, the choice of the Theme Area or disciplinary combination is made during the first year, although students will be counselled during first-year registration about prerequisites for their program(s) of choice.
Diploma Designations
The baccalaureate diploma awarded to students will record both the status of Scholar's Electives, and, if appropriate, the Theme Area or discipline(s) studied, as recommended by the Dean.
3- and 4-Year (Honors & non-Honors) Scholar's Electives Programs: Degree Requirements
BA, BHSc, BMSc and BSc programs are available. Of the courses counted for graduation, no more than six can be numbered 020-199, unless special permission is granted. All other courses must be numbered 200-499. Students must enrol in a minimum of five courses each September-April session and maintain an average of 80% in each year of university study, with no grade lower than 60% over the entire program. Exceptions to these requirements normally will be approved only in extraordinary circumstances.
Combined Honors degrees between Scholar's Electives and those subjects in Arts and Social Sciences listed in the Combined Honors section of the calendar are also available, subject to consultation with the appropriate department and Deans' offices.
Combinations of Two or More Subjects
The many programs that combine the study of two disciplines that have already been established at Western are listed elsewhere in the calendar. Students who wish to pursue the simultaneous study of two or more subjects for which no formal combined program has been established may be able to do so through the Scholar's Electives Program, after consultation with the appropriate departments and the approval of the Dean(s) concerned. In certain cases, it is possible to combine subjects from several different faculties. The Educational Development Office will facilitate the initial counselling between the student and the faculties concerned.
Theme Areas
The theme areas that have been established to date are listed below. Students should consult the appropriate Deans' offices to determine the likely subjects from which courses will be chosen and the Faculty Mentor for the theme area(s) of interest to them. Students should consult with their mentor before deciding upon course selection. In some cases it may be possible to create additional theme areas of interest to specific students. Students should consult with the Educational Development Office or the appropriate Dean's Office for details. Many theme area programs are available as part of a 3- or 4-year degree, as well as in the Honors or Combined Honors Scholar's Electives programs.
Theme Areas within Arts, Health Sciences, Information and Media Studies and Social Science:
Interdisciplinary programs within the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry may be arranged on an individual basis.
FACULTY SCHOLARS PROGRAM (S.99-153, S.99-199, S.00-134)
Another option for students who enter the University with an admission average of 90% or greater is the Faculty Scholars Program, a Faculty-specific enhanced program of study. Each Faculty with a Faculty Scholars Program may enrol its students using a Faculty-specific designation (e.g., Faculty of Arts Scholar, Faculty of Science Scholar etc.) to accompany the traditional program designations (e.g., Honors, Combined Honors etc.). Admission to the program and approval of course selections is granted by the Dean of the Faculty designated by the applicant.
Students in Faculty Scholars programs are pursuing degrees in one of the traditional subject areas already offered at Western. Like Scholar's Electives students, Faculty Scholars may receive special permission to depart from standard first-year requirements, e.g., they could enroll in upper-year courses in year one, enroll in more than five courses, or take all courses from a single Faculty. The Dean of the student's home Faculty will appoint a faculty advisor for each senior student in the program. Faculty Scholars may receive special recognition in the form of academic and social activities organized by their home Faculty. They may also participate in special programming for Scholar's Electives students organized by the Educational Development Office.
Admission to the Program
The Faculty Scholars Program is open to all students who apply for full-time admission to the first year in the Faculties of Arts, Engineering Science, Music, Science or Social Science and who have achieved at least a 90% admission average.
Students entering their second, third or fourth year in the Faculties of Arts, Medicine & Dentistry, Science or Social Science may also apply to enter the program, provided they have registered in five full courses or equivalent in each September-April session, meet the criteria for the program (e.g., no more than six courses from the 020-199 level for the three year degree [where available], the four year non-honors degree [where available] and the honors degree) and have maintained at least an 85% average in each year of university study, with no grade lower than 60% over the entire program. Exceptions to these requirements will be approved by the Dean(s) of the Faculty only in extraordinary circumstances.
Students registered in the Faculties of Engineering Science or Music must also maintain an 85% average in each year of study with no grade lower than 60%. However, Faculty of Engineering Science students must include no more than eight full courses from the 020-199 level, while Faculty of Music students must include no more than nine full courses from the 020-199 level. Exceptions to these requirements will be approved by the Dean(s) of the Faculty only in extraordinary circumstances.
Affiliated Colleges
Each Affiliated College may offer a Faculty Scholars Program leading to a BA degree under the same conditions. Admission to the program shall be granted by the Dean or by the Principal of an Affiliated College and, where appropriate, in consultation with the Dean(s) of the constituent University Faculties involved in the proposed course of study.
Progression in the Program
The achievement of an average of at least 85% in each year of study, with no grade lower than 60% over the entire program is necessary for progression to the next year of the program. Faculty Scholars in Arts, Science or Social Science register in no more than six courses at the 020-199 level. Faculty of Engineering Science students register in no more than eight courses from the 020-199 level, while Faculty of Music students register in no more than nine full courses from the 020-199 level. All other courses must be numbered 200-499. Students in the program must register in at least five full courses or equivalent each September-April session.
Diploma Designations
Students who are successful in completing this rigorous program of study will receive degrees with the designation "Faculty of Arts Scholar" or "Faculty of Social Science Scholar" etc.
CARRIED
SCAPA has approved on behalf of the Senate the following terms of reference for new scholarships, awards, bursaries and prizes for recommendation to the Board of Governors through the Vice-Chancellor:
Following tradition, Senate approved the undergraduate sessional dates in December for the next two calendar years (2001 and 2002) with a few prominent dates for the January to April period for the year following (2003). However, following a review of the final calendar copy, a number of dates related to Intersession, Summer Day, Summer Evening and Trois Pistoles have been amended as follows:
2001
May 7 Trois-Pistoles Intersession courses begin.
May 22 Last day to drop a full course, or a 6-week half course, or a full-year half course in Intersession without academic penalty.
June 8 Trois-Pistoles Intersession classes end.
Examinations: Trois-Pistoles Intersession courses.
June 28 Last day to drop a second-term half course in Summer Evening without academic penalty.
July 2 Trois-Pistoles Summer Day Session begins.
July 4 Last day to add or drop a course at Trois-Pistoles Summer Day Session.
July 11 Last day to drop a 3-week first-term half course in Summer Day without academic penalty.
Last day to drop a full course, or a 6-week half course, or a full-year half course in Summer Day without academic penalty.
August 1 Last day to drop a second-term half course in Summer Day without academic penalty.
August 3 Trois-Pistoles Summer Day courses end.
Examinations: Trois-Pistoles Summer Day courses.
S.01-19 Annual Report on the Status of Reviews of Graduate Programs
Senate received the annual report of the Faculty of Graduate Studies on the status of reviews of graduate programs detailed in Appendix III, Appendix 1. At the graduate level, programs are reviewed through a process administered by the Ontario Council of Graduate Studies. This process cycles through Western's graduate programs over a seven year period so that approximately seven programs are reviewed each year. A review, once commenced, can be spread over more than one academic year. Consequently, the report describes reviews of all programs that have occurred, are underway, or will commence in the current seven year cycle.
It was moved by G. Moran, seconded by J. Haywood-Farmer,
That Senate advise the Board of Governors that it endorses the NCMRD expansion project as described in Exhibit IV.
Mr. Riddell provided an overview of the NCMRD expansion project. The approved SuperBuild Program included an expansion of the Richard Ivey School of Business facilities to help accommodate expanding enrolment and the associated faculty and staff. The project involves construction of an additional floor on the NCMRD. The floor plan and rendering detailed in Exhibit IV, Appendix 1 also includes the creation of an atrium space between the original Business School and the NCMRD to provide meeting space for students and a space to accommodate up to 300 people for meetings and presentations.
Funding for the $3.7 million project will be provided from a major donation, SuperBuild funds, and a contribution from the Business School to cover interest costs until the full donation is received. Plans are to complete the design and call tenders for the project in March. Construction will be completed in the fall/winter of 2001.
The question was called and CARRIED.
It was moved by P. Neary, seconded by A. Percival-Smith,
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, through the Vice-Chancellor, the establishment of The Beryl Ivey Chair in Ecosystem Health in perpetuity as detailed in Appendix 2 of Exhibit IV, based on generous gifts for endowment from Dr. Beryl Ivey and The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation.
CARRIED
It was moved by P. Neary, seconded by A. Percival-Smith,
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, through the Vice-Chancellor, the establishment of The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Professor in Ecosystem Health, as detailed in Appendix 3 to Exhibit IV, for a five-year term based on an expendable gift from The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation.
CARRIED
It was moved by P. Neary, seconded by A. Percival-Smith,
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, through the Vice-Chancellor, the establishment of The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Ecosystem Health, as detailed Appendix 4 to Exhibit IV, for a five-year term based on an expendable gift from The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation.
CARRIED
In the Fall 2000 ADF Small Grant competition, 45 applications were received from all constituencies on campus for consideration for funding. Approximately $80,000 was available for allocation, whereas the requests for funding amounted to $288,978. Of the 45 applications, 16 were approved for funding. Awards are shown on Exhibit IV, Appendix 5.
Senate received for information the report of the Academic Colleague on the 253rd meeting of the Council of Ontario Universities, detailed in Exhibit V.
Announcements, detailed in Exhibit VI, were received for information.
Professor Deane expressed concern about the financial constraints of the University Library system and the result that the Library is moving quickly to being a digital library. In his view, the downgrading of the print library will have a harmful and potentially devastating effect on scholarship in the arts and humanities and in many other disciplines, and will affect Western's ability to attract eminent scholars. He asked if the University Librarian could confirm whether or not the Library is becoming a digital collection, whether the impending cuts to the monograph budget will be differential across the disciplines, and whether consultation will occur with the units about the nature and speed of the move to becoming a digital library.
The University Librarian, Ms. J. Garnett, stated that she would be pleased to address Senate in some detail at a future meeting about the issues raised by Professor Deane. She confirmed that part of the Library's annual planning submission indicates that the Library will focus to a much greater extent on the digital library despite the fact that the acquisitions budget increased 5% over the past decade. The move to a digital library will vary depending upon the discipline, and will be done in consultation with Faculties. A large number of information resources are still largely non-digital: Western's libraries contain 7.5 million non-digital items. However, digital does lend itself to greater access and provides greater research capabilities. The purchase of digital books is under investigation. This would be of particular value to the students because of the provision of 24 hour, 7 day access from anywhere in the world.
Dr. Davenport agreed to forward to the Operations/Agenda Committee Ms. Garnett's request that she be given an opportunity to address Senate at a future meeting on the issue of moving to a digital environment and its consequences.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
Signed by:
P. Davenport, Chair
J.K. Van Fleet, Secretary