Associate Members Present:
J. Drover, M. Elton

Regrets:
R. Adlam, J. Keith, W. McMullen, J. Rogers, G. Tucker, R. Winters

01.03.01 Approval of the Agenda
The Agenda was approved as circulated.

01.03.02 Approval of the Minutes
P. Ennals moved, seconded P. Baker, moved that the Minutes of 20th February 2001 be approved. CARRIED

01.03.03 Business Arising
J. vanderLeest asked when committees of Senate would be reporting. R. Summerby-Murray replied that the process of seeking reports from committee chairs was under way.

01.04.04 Questions
J. Weiss asked why Senate had not put in place a policy regarding students attending the Summit of the Americas in Quebec City. Did Senate wish to take a clearer position on this? I. Newbould replied that he was not aware of any further developments of this beyond the initial discussion. P. Ennals confirmed that the issue had come to the Senate Agenda Committee and that concern had been expressed that a blanket policy from Senate would impinge upon individual instructors’ academic freedom and would have an undue impact on the examination process. Further discussion with students had led to an agreement that any accommodation would be made at the individual instructor level. While M. Elton pointed out that this did not preclude further discussion at Senate, I. Newbould noted that the proposed accommodation appeared to be appropriate.

01.03.05 Academic Matters

1.COMMERCE
P. Baker moved, seconded N. Ralph, that the recommended changes to the Commerce programme as listed below be approved:

a) the Commerce Degree Programme to be as follows:
7.30 COMMERCE DEGREE PROGRAMME
In order to qualify for a B.Comm. degree, a student must complete:
1. 120 credits including
2. A minimum of 42 credits from the 3/4000 level,
3. the Commerce Degree Core Programme requirements, and
4. those courses which satisfy the requirements for one of the following:
a. one of the Major Areas of Study described below, or
b. a Specially Approved Major Area of Study, or
c. two Minors from disciplines other than Commerce as specified in the B.A. and/or B.Sc. regulations, or
d. a general B.Comm. with no Major Area of Study.

7.30.1 ELECTIVES ON BACHELOR OF COMMERCE DEGREE OR ON MAJOR OR MINOR IN COMMERCE
1. Economics 3201, 3211, 3521, 3601, 3711, 3921, 4501, 4511, 4700, 4811, 4821, 4990, Computer Science 3851 and Religious Studies 3951, 3961 are Commerce electives for students taking a Bachelor of Commerce or a Major or Minor in Commerce.

b) changes to the Majors offered by the Commerce Programme:
7.31.1 ACCOUNTING
Students wishing to complete a Major in Accounting are required to complete, in addition to the Commerce Core courses listed above, the following twelve credits:
Commerce 2121
Commerce 3111
Commerce 3121
Commerce 3141
Students must also complete:
A. Six credits from the following:
Commerce 3131, Commerce 3151,Commerce 3161, Commerce 3431, Commerce 4101, Commerce 4131
B. 9 credits in Commerce at the 3/4000 level, not more than three from their Major area (See A above); and
C. 48 elective credits, no more than six in Commerce.
7.31.2 MARKETING
Students wishing to complete a Major in Marketing are required to complete, in addition to the Core courses listed above, the following twelve credits:
Commerce 2211
Commerce 3211
Commerce 4231
Commerce 4201
Students must also complete:
A. Six credits from the following:
Commerce 3231, Commerce 3251, Commerce 3241, Commerce 3261, Commerce 4241
B. 9 credits in Commerce at the 3/4000 level, not more than three from their Major Area (See A above), and,
C. 48 elective credits, no more than 6 in Commerce.

c) the following new course:
COMM 2361 INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP (3cr)
An introduction to issues relating to the planning and launching of one’s own small enterprise. The course touches upon business topics and principles directly relevant to small enterprise startup. Topics covered include business planning, market opportunity assessment, competitive environment, cash management, debt financing, legal organization of a business, taxation of a small business, legal and regulatory framework, operational planning, and managing employees. This is a course intended as an elective for students in degree programmes other than the Bachelor of Commerce or the Bachelor of Arts with a Major or Honours in Commerce.
Prereq: Second year standing in the university or two years of prior full time work experience.
Note: Credit will not be received for both Commerce 2361 and Commerce 1001, nor for both Commerce 2361 and Commerce 3361.

d) the following changes to the General B.COMM.:
7.32 GENERAL B.COMM. WITH NO MAJOR AREA OF STUDY
Students wishing to complete a Bachelor of Commerce with no Major Area of Study must complete, in addition to the Core courses listed above:
A. 27 Commerce credits, and
B. 48 elective credits , no more than 6 in Commerce.

e) renumbering of the following courses:
COMM 3331 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR II to
COMM 2311 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR II (3cr)
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Commerce 3331 and Commerce 2311.

COMM 4251 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS to
COMM 3261 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS (3cr)
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Commerce 4251 and Commerce 3261.

COMM 4211 SERVICES AND NON PROFIT MARKETING to
COMM 3241 SERVICES AND NON PROFIT MARKETING (3cr)
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Commerce 4211 and Commerce 3241.

COMM 3221 MARKETING RESEARCH to
COMM 4231 MARKETING RESEARCH (3cr)
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Commerce 3221 and Commerce 4231.

COMM 4151 AUDITING to
COMM 3161 AUDITING (3cr)
Note: Credit cannot be received for both Commerce 4151 and Commerce 3161.

f) changes to the following prerequisites:
COMM 3100/4100 series - ACCOUNTING
COMM 2101 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 1001 or; 9 credits from the following: Math 1111, Economics 1000 ( or Economics 1001 and 1011), 3 credits in Computer Science; or permission of the Department.

COMM 3161 INTRODUCTION TO AUDITING (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 2121 Introduction to Financial Accounting II ; or permission of the Department.

COMM 3141 ACCOUNTING THEORY (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 2121 Introduction to Financial Accounting II; or permission of the Department.

COMM 3200/4200 SERIES - MARKETING
COMM 2201 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 1001 or; 9 credits from the following: Math 1111, Economics 1000 ( or Economics 1001 and 1011), 3 credits in Computer Science; or permission of the Department.

COMM 3251 INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 2211 Marketing Management; or permission of the Department.

COMM 3261 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 2211 Marketing Management; or permission of the Department.

COMM 3241 SERVICES AND NON PROFIT MARKETING (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 2211 Marketing Management; or permission of the Department.

COMM 4231 MARKETING RESEARCH (3cr)
Prereq: Math 2321 or Econ 2701 and Fourth year standing in the Commerce Program, plus 6 credits in the 3200/4200 series; or permission of the Department.

COMM 3300/4300 SERIES - MANAGEMENT/ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY
COMM 2301 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR I (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 1001 or; 9 credits from the following: Math 1111, Economics 1000 ( or Economics 1001 and 1011), 3 credits in Computer Science; or permission of the Department.

COMM 4331 MANAGEMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE (3cr)
Prereq: Comm 3341 Organizational Theory; or permission of the Department.

Motion CARRIED.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
P. Baker moved, seconded P. Ennals, that the recommended changes to the Environmental Studies programme as follows be approved:

a) the following new course:
ENST 4951 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Prereq: Permission of the supervising instructor and the Environmental Studies Coordinator.

b) the following changes to the Major:
MAJOR in Environmental Studies is 72 credits earned as follows:
21 from Biology 1001, Chemistry 1001 or Physics 1051 or Physics 2401, Economics 1000 (or 1001 and 1011), Geography 2101, Geoscience 1011, Sociology 1001 or Anthropology 1011
24 from Economics 3801, Geography 2221, 3101, Geography 3201 or Political Science 2101, Geography 4101, Geoscience 2031, Philosophy 1651 or 2701 or 3511, Philosophy 3721, Sociology 1001 or Anthropology1011, Anthropology2501
Note: At least 12 of the 24 credits must be from courses at the 3/4000 level.
3 from Geography 2711 or Mathematics 2311
6 from Environmental Studies 4000
6 from Biology 1211,1501, 2101, 3501*, 3911, Chemistry 1501, Chemistry 3011*, Geoscience 1001, 2101, 2401, 3111
12 from Commerce 1001, 3371*, Economics 2001, 3601, 3821, Environmental Studies 4951, Geography 1201, 3531, 3711, 4521, History 1621, Philosophy 1651, 3511, Anthropology 2521, 3031, 3621, 4521*, Anthropology 4531 or Sociology 3541, Sociology 2601, 3601, 3611
Note: at least 6 of the 12 credits must be from courses at the 3/4000 level.
Note: * indicates courses which have prerequisites that are not listed in the requirements for the Major

c) the following changes to the Minor:
MINOR in Environmental Studies is 24 credits earned as follows: 3 from Geography 2101
9 from Economics 1000 (or 1001 and 1011), 3801
3 from Biology 1211, Geoscience 1001, 1011, 2031, 2101
9 from Economics 3821, Environmental Studies 4000, 4951, Geography 3101, 3201, 3531, 4101, Philosophy 1651, 3721, Anthropology 2501, 3541 or 4531, 4521, Sociology 3611
Note: At least 6 of the 9 credits must be from courses at the 3/4000 level

J. vanderLeest commended Academic Matters for improving the presentation of the programme changes but queried the extent to which Commerce 1001 could be included in an Environmental Studies programme. P. Baker replied that this course operates as a pre-requisite for a later course and its inclusion was consistent with the inter-disciplinary nature of the programme. B. Fleming noted that there were further changes to be made so as to be consistent with the new Anthropology listings (Anthropology 4521 and 3541, for example). R. Aiken expressed discomfort with making these changes on the floor of Senate but I. Newbould argued that these were minor issues that should not hold up approval of the programme. C. P. Hunter confirmed that the changes involved minor revisions as a consequence of Senate approving the new Sociology and Anthropology programmes at the February meeting. On question put, the motion CARRIED.

3. FINE ARTS
K. Hamer moved, seconded P. Baker, that the recommended changes to the Fine Arts programme below be approved:

a) the number of credits required for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree to be changed from 126 credits to 120 credits, 4000 level studio courses FINA 4841, 4851, 4861, 4871 to be deleted and the following changes to the Fine Arts programme:
Year One:
18 Studio Art credits - Fine Arts 1101, 1111, 1901, 1911, 1921, and 1931;
Fine Arts 2001 and 2011;
6 credits from outside of Fine Arts.

Year Two:
Fine Arts 2101 and 2111;
12 additional studio credits selected from Fine Arts 2201, 2211, 2301, 2311,2401, 2411, 2501,2511
6 credits from Classics 3601, 3611,3701 or 3711 or from Fine Arts History courses above the 2000 level
6 credits from outside of Fine Arts (Classics 3601, 3611, 3611,3701 or3711 excluded)

Year Three:
Fine Arts 3101 - Intermediate Drawing I
12 additional studio credits from Fine Arts 3111, 3201, 3211, 3301, 3311,3401, 3411, 3501, 3511, 3601, 3611
Fine Arts 3701 - Third Year Seminar
6 credits from Classics 3601, 3611, 3701 or 3711, or from Fine Art History courses above the 2000 level
6 credits from outside of Fine Arts (Classics 3601, 3611, 3701 or 3711 excluded)

Year Four:
12 studio credits from Fine Arts 4801, 4811, 4821, 4831
3 additional credits from 2/3000 level studio courses
Fine Arts 4701 - Fourth Year Seminar
6 credits from Classics 3601, 3611, 3701 or 3711 or from Fine Art History courses above the 2000 level
6 credits from outside of Fine Arts (Classics 3601, 3611, 3701 or 3711excluded)

b) the following Prerequisite changes:
FINA 3601 INTERMEDIATE OPEN MEDIA I (3cr)
Prerequisite: completion of at least 4 of the following courses: FINA 2101, 2111, 2201, 2301, 2311, 2401, 2411, 2501, 2511; or permission of the Department

FINA 3611 INTERMEDIATE OPEN MEDIA II (3cr)
Prerequisite: completion of at least 4 of the following courses: FINA 2101, 2111, 2201, 2301, 2311, 2401, 2411, 2501, 2511; or permission of the Department

FINA 3701 THIRD YEAR SEMINAR IN FINE ARTS (3cr)
Prerequisite: open to only B.F.A. students and open to other students on a space available basis with preference given to students in the BA degree Programme with a major or minor in art history or fine arts, or Permission of the Department

FINA 4701 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN FINE ARTS (3cr)
Prerequisite: open to only B.F.A. students and open to other students on a space available basis with preference given to students in the BA degree program with a major or minor in art history or fine arts, or Permission of the Department

K. Hamer spoke to the motion, noting that the most important change is to bring the Bachelor of Fine Arts into line with all other under-graduate degree programmes at Mount Allison by requiring 120 credits to be completed instead of the previous 126. The revised programme would avoid requiring students to overload in years 3 and 4. Changes to the listing of studio courses have been required to reflect the reduction in degree credits. On question put, the motion CARRIED.

4. HISTORY
K. Hamer moved, seconded M. McCullough, that the following new courses and minor revisions to the minor in History be approved:

a) the following new courses:
HIST 3501 A SOCIAL AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF FOOD IN NORTH AMERICA (3cr)
This course will examine the way in which the need to eat has shaped the political and social environment in North America over the course of the last one thousand years. The general focus will be on the changing patterns of food acquisition and the changing rituals of consumption. Particular attention will be paid to how changing technologies, demographic change and crises such as war have influenced the North American diet and the cultural significance of various types of foods.
Prereq: second year standing

HIST 4951 SPECIAL TOPICS - DIRECTED STUDY (to be added as a 3 credit option to HIST 4950)
Prereq: Permission of the instructor and department required.

b) the following changes to the Minor in History:
MINOR in History is 24 credits earned as follows:
6 from the Humanities 1600 series
18 from History above the 1600 level, including 6 from the 3/4000 level, chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor.

K. Hamer saw the new course as adding to the range of electives for students who may not be history majors, particularly as the subject matter of the course was broader than many currently offered in the department. On question put, the motion
CARRIED.

5. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
P. Baker moved, seconded P. Ennals, that the existing Honours programme in International Relations be deleted from the Calendar. I. Newbould referred Senators to a circulated press release from the International Studies Society asking that a new honours programme be created and S. Melanson asked whether there were plans for such a programme. P. Baker noted that the intention eventually is to introduce a new programme but that further development would have to wait on a more thorough review of all honours programme. The present motion is simply to correct an error made last year when the remainder of the International Relations programme was revised. S Melanson sought a commitment on the timing of this process and P. Baker pointed out that the committee reviewing honours has yet to report. W. Godfrey noted that this matter has continued throughout the year and that the committee struck in October has still to make its recommendations. Given that there are students intending to graduate, would it not be prudent to wait until there had been a thorough review of the honours programme? M. Elton pointed out that leaving the existing honours requirement in the Calendar is misleading given that it doesn’t relate to the revised major listed in the Calendar. J. Weiss asked whether the original motivation for removing the honours component was motivated by concern with the uneven nature of the programme and P. Baker responded that this point highlighted the need for a thorough review of all honours programmes. R. Hawkes sought clarification of his understanding that a student could use any Calendar in force during the period of their continuous enrolment. Following general assent on this point, the question was put and the motion CARRIED.

6. WOMEN’S STUDIES
K Hamer moved, seconded P Baker, that the recommended changes to the Women’s Studies programme as follows be approved:

a) that Women’s Studies ( i.e the four courses currently listed in Women’s Studies) be listed in both Humanities and Social Sciences in calendar regulations 7.10.2 and 7.20.2, and that the following explanatory note be added to 7.10.2 and 7.20.2: Note: For distribution requirement purposes, a maximum of six credits from the Women’s Studies courses can be applied to meet the distribution requirements for either Humanities or Social Sciences, or a combination of those two disciplines.

b) the following programme description to be inserted in the calendar under the programme title:
WOMEN’S STUDIES
Women's Studies is an interdisciplinary program with a critical focus on social, cultural, economic, and political issues from the perspective of gender. Drawing on a substantial body of scholarship that challenges many of the assumptions and methods of traditional academic disciplines, Women's Studies creates new perspectives from which all students may analyze such issues as work, health, sexuality, violence, family, race, class and ethnicity. The curriculum of the Minor in Women's Studies includes core courses in Women's Studies and elective courses in the following departments: History, Sociology and Anthropology, Geography, Religious Studies, Philosophy, English, Classics, Psychology, Political Science, Canadian Studies and Modern Languages. The core courses provide an introduction to the principles of Women's Studies as well as a more advanced study of the theoretical and methodological approaches of feminism.

c) the following changes in the Minor in Women’s Studies:
MINOR in Women’s Studies is 24 credits earned as follows:
12 credits from Women’s Studies 2001, 3001, 3021, 4001
12 credits from Canadian Studies3301, 3311, 4250/51*, Classics/History 2051, 4950/51*, English 3651, 3661, 4901*, Geography 4811, 4950*, History 3531, Philosophy 4950/51*, Political Science 3131, 4950*, Psychology 2501, 4401, 4501*, Religious Studies 3900, 4950/51*, Sociology 2211, 4031, Sociology/ Anthropology 4911*
*Note: Asterisked courses are acceptable for credit in a given year when a significant Women’s Studies component can be demonstrated.

d) the following change in course title:
WOST 3021 FEMINIST EPISTEMOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY (3cr)

J Weiss asked whether it would be acceptable to move the addition of a further course in French literature. It was agreed that this should go to Academic Matters subsequently. The use of an asterisk and the statement required some modification for the calendar entry due to other changes in Sociology and Anthropology listings. I Cohen noted also the Classics course 4950/1 should be listed as ‘Classics 4950/51'. J. Weiss noted that the listing of Modern Languages should read ‘Modern Languages and Literatures’ and asked whether the proposed programme had a major. K. Hamer replied that it did not. On question put, the motion CARRIED.

7. Regulation 6.27 regulation to be removed
P. Ennals moved, seconded K. Hamer, that calendar regulation 6.27 under the Honours Degree Requirements be removed from the calendar noting that it appeared to be confusing to students by not referring to the need for a major and a minor. R. Hawkes asked whether this meant that a student failing honours would have to find a major and a minor and it was agreed that was the case as a student must meet the requirements for a degree in order to graduate. B.A. Miller asked whether there were cases of students failing honours who would not satisfy a major and minor. And further discussion noted that past practice had been to award the degree where the work performed satisfied requirements. Z. Taylor and M. Elton noted the difficulty that even if the failing honours student had a major, many would not have a minor as the Calendar does not require one for the honours degree. R. Beattie felt that the existing regulation left open the possibility of a back door way of getting a degree: by failing honours. B. A. Miller indicated opposition to the motion because it may be prejudicial to students who fail just one component of the degree. A Fancy similarly opposed the motion and moved, seconded W. Godfrey, that it be referred to the committee reviewing honours. The motion to refer CARRIED.

8. Proposed New Regulation 6.23
P. Ennals moved, seconded K Hamer, that the following regulation be approved and added to the section of the academic calendar on Degree Requirements, and referenced in a Note in section 6.38 Good Standing and in section 6.59 Graduation/Convocation:
*6.23 In order to graduate, a student must achieve a CGPA of 1.5 on all courses undertaken beyond the first year. For those in full-time attendance at Mount Allison for three years or fewer, the CGPA will be calculated on all Mount Allison courses taken. Students entering their final year on Academic Probation must achieve Good Standing, with a minimum GPA of 1.5 in that year, in order to be eligible to graduate.”
*renumbering of other sections will occur if this regulation is approved

The mover noted that this motion was designed to deal with a loop hole for those students who might either be suspended or granted a degree. J Read argued that there should be mechanisms for ensuring these minimum standards earlier in a student’s degree programme and while he understood this motion he would oppose it. P. Ennals agreed on the need for earlier intervention but further consultation was required on these earlier mechanisms. W Godfrey moved a friendly amendment to add the word ‘minimum’ before ‘CGPA’ in the first sentence. C Hunter asked how many students were involved. P Ennals replied approximately 6 annually. W Godfrey noted the difficulties of enforcing this and awaited the first visit of an irate parent in the case where a student has the required number of courses but doesn’t have the minimum CGPA to graduate. I. Newbould noted that we were somewhat out of step with other universities in not having a graded system. R Beattie noted that there are already mechanisms in place for these earlier years, probation and suspension. Z Taylor felt that the proposed regulation would encourage grade inflation. W Godfrey raised the issue of substituting or repeating courses and M. Elton noted that the transcript should be an accurate record of the student’s academic practice. J. Weiss asked whether there were two issues being confused here, an annual GPA and a CGPA in order to graduate, and sought support for splitting the motion. On question put, the main motion FAILED.

9. Proposed Change to regulation 6.32
P. Ennals moved, seconded K. Hamer, that the addition of the italicized sentences below to calendar regulation 6.32, which was amended at the March 2000 Senate meeting, be approved:
“A Semester Grade Point Average is calculated at the end of each term by dividing the total number of grade points obtained during the term (credit hours x grade points) by the number of credit hours attempted per term. A Cumulative Grade Point Average is calculated at the end of each year by dividing the total number of grade points obtained on all courses (credit hours x grade points) by the total number of credit hours attempted. In the event that a course is repeated, only the highest grade will be used in the Cumulative Grade Point Average calculation and in calculating the total number of credit hours used for the Cumulative Grade Point Average calculation. In the event that a course is repeated by transfer credit, the transfer credit is excluded from Cumulative Grade Point Average calculations, but the failed attempt(s) that the transfer credit replaces will also be excluded from the Cumulative Grade Point Average calculations. All results from attempts at a course will remain on the transcript.

I. Newbould asked whether this was the university’s current practice and received confirmation that it was. B.A. Miller wondered whether this regulation change would be be retroactive and C.P. Hunter confirmed that that was the intention. B. Fleming agreed that this was consistent with the ‘calendar in effect regulation’. E Dawe raised the related question of how transfer credits in general should be counted and I. Newbould pointed to a sense of mistrust between institutions. M. Elton saw this sense of mistrust reflected in transfer credits being included on transcripts simply as ‘passes’. J Weiss asked that failed attempts be removed if the course is substituted by a transfer credit. C.P. Hunter responded that the issue here was the method for calculating the CGPA. On question put, the motion CARRIED.

10. Changes to regulation 6.46
K Hamer moved, seconded P Baker, that the following changes to academic regulation 6.46 be approved:

" 6.46. ACADEMIC OFFENCES All students at Mount Allison are expected to conduct themselves in an ethical manner in their academic work. It is the policy of the University that academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. The following offences constitute major instances of academic dishonesty, and are subject to discipline:
i) plagiarism or the deliberate misrepresentation of another's work, whether ideas, or words, or creative works, published or unpublished, as one's own;
ii) submission of any work for credit for which credit has previously been obtained or is being sought in another course, without the prior express written consent of the appropriate instructor;
iii) falsification of results in laboratory experiments, field trip exercises or other assignments;
iv) use of unauthorized aid or assistance including copying in tests and examinations;
v) impersonation of another student in a test, examination or assignment or knowingly permitting another to impersonate oneself;
vi) alteration or falsification of transcripts or other academic records or submission of false credentials;
vii) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of computer data sets; unauthorized use of another's computer account; use of computer accounts for unauthorized purposes;
viii) willful or negligent damage to the academic work of another member of the university;
ix) interference with the academic processes of the university;
x) any other form of misrepresentation, cheating, fraudulent academic behaviour or other improper academic conduct of comparable severity;
xi) knowingly helping another to engage in academically dishonest behaviour (including, but not limited to providing questions and/or answers to a test or examination, providing an essay, lab report, etc. which is subsequently plagiarized or submitted by another student as his/her own work.)

1). All allegations of academic dishonesty will be reported to the Chair of the Academic Judicial Committee.

2). Academic dishonesty may be alleged by a course instructor, with respect to a course or courses taught by him/her. If the student admits the allegation, a sanction or sanctions will be imposed by the instructor, who will inform the Chair of the Academic Judicial Committee of both the charge and the sanction(s). If the student disputes the allegation, s/he OR the instructor may request that the Academic Judicial Committee hear the case. If the student admits the charge, but disputes the severity of the academic penalty, s/he may appeal to the Department Head and/or Academic Dean.

3). Academic dishonesty may be alleged by a member (or members) of the university community other than a course instructor (e.g. invigilator(s) in examinations, other students, Computing Services staff, etc.). If the allegation involves a course, it will be referred to the course instructor, who will follow procedures as in (1) and (2) above. If the allegation does not involve a specific course or courses, it will be referred to the appropriate Academic Dean(s), who will report it to the Chair of the Academic Judicial Committee and act as plaintiff(s). The Academic Judicial Committee will hear cases reported by the Academic Dean(s) and will determine sanctions if the charge is upheld.

4). All decisions of the Academic Judicial Committee may be appealed to the Academic Appeals Committee.

5). If the record shows that the student has previously been subject to academic discipline, the case will be referred to the Academic Judicial Committee, which may impose additional sanctions.

Academic sanctions imposed for course-related offenses may include the following: failure on the work about which the allegation has been made; failure on the course. Additional disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed by the Academic Judicial Committee include probation, suspension, dismissal or expulsion."

K. Hamer noted the continuing concern about these academic offences and the need to clarify the mechanisms for dealing with them. The proposed changes provided for reporting to the Academic Judicial Committee, and set up two different avenues. While course-related plagiarism can be dealt with by the instructor, this must be reported to Academic Judicial in case there are multiple offences that need to be considered. A second set of issues related to examinations, labs etc and referral to the Academic Judicial Committee. Instructors need to highlight both the nature of the academic offences and the sanctions at the beginning of the course so that students and instructors are clear. C Hunter noted that the proposed changes would be a considerable improvement to existing practices. M McCullough agreed but asked that clause xi have the word ‘knowingly’ removed. I. Newbould noted that this word indicated ‘intent’ and M. Elton asked that it be left on the grounds that the issue here is on knowingly and with intent providing work such that it would constitute academically dishonest behaviour. J. vanderLeest asked about the range of possible sanctions and it was agreed that the phrase ‘but is not limited to’ be added after ‘...may include’. J. vanderLeest sought a clearer statement on reporting to the Academic Judicial Committee under section5) and it was agreed that referral would be by the Chair of the committee. Similarly, it was suggested that the process of moving from department heads to dean, as defined in other sections of the Calendar, should be given consideration here. E. Dawe agreed and asked that this be defined in this regulation. K Hamer agreed and section 2) was modified accordingly to follow a similar pattern to that in regulation 6.34, noting that the role of the head was to review the case before passing it on. L. Morrison expressed concern that not all the listed offences were equal but there seemed to be a narrow range of sanctions. I. Newbould acknowledged this but noted that the real issue is falsifying any result; academic dishonesty is academic dishonesty, it doesn’t matter how much any particular assignment is worth. J Stewart: agreed but M. Elton wondered whether there was some implicit proportional value attached to plagiarism depending on the context. I. Newbould suggested that the issue of intent is significant here and M. McCullough agreed, noting that we need to be clearer on both the nature of plagiarism and how we deal with it. H. Matthews sought clearer definition of ‘plagiarism’. K. Hamer indicated that the intention of the regulation change was to focus on the act of academic dishonesty and while it may seem somehow less of an offence to cheat on a smaller assignment, whatever it was worth, it was wrong. H. Matthews suggested that the Academic Judicial Committee did not appear to have been operating on this basis recently. J. vanderLeest noted that the word ‘deliberate’ in section (i) applied to misrepresentation and the word plagiarism had a much wider interpretation. H. Matthews wondered whose definition of plagiarism was being applied in Academic Judicial and asked on what grounds appeals werepossible. I. Newbould indicated that these were laid out in the rules of student governance. With the above suggested changes accepted as friendly amendments, the motion CARRIED.

11. Proposed changes to regulations 7.10.5 and 7.20.7
P Ennals moved, seconded B.A. Miller, that the following changes to calendar regulations 7.10.5 and 7.20.7 be approved:

Students who satisfy the requirements for more than one Minor will have the additional Minor(s) recorded on their transcript. No more than nine credits may be counted between the Major and the second Minor and these must be additional credits to any counted between the Major and the first Minor. The credit value of the Major and the second Minor shall be at least 15 credits greater than the total for the Major. No more than 6 credits may be counted in common between two Minors. Where there are required credits in common, the total credit value of the two Minors combined must be a minimum of 42 credits.

J. Read noted that the initial concept from the development of the new curriculum involved depth and breadth, and hence some element of overlap exists. If the extra minor is completed, then why not list it as it goes well beyond the standard intended for the major and the minor? M Elton spoke for there being some restriction on double counting. R Hawkes agreed that it depended how the minor was viewed. If an employer sees the minor, whether it is part of another minor or major or not, it should count. R. Beattie considered the additional minor listing to be an indication of some additional proficiency and J. Weiss wondered whether the existing situation was analogous to handing in the same work for two different courses? B.A. Miller asked where any additional credits might come from and it was suggested that these would be found in the major or minor as appropriate, depending on the circumstance. M. McCullough pointed out that the existing situation was inconsistent with the requirements for the 3 minor option. J Read suggested that the motion confused degree regulations with recording academic achievement on the transcript. On question put, the motion FAILED.

01.03.06 Report from Faculty Council
J. vanderLeest reported on the recent meeting of Faculty Council noting that this meeting had not achieved quorum but had still had a productive discussion, including dialogue with visitors R. Inglis of Financial Services on purchasing policies, F. Dykeman on the Capital Campaign, and discussion with the committee reviewing the composition of Senate. Further issues of communication on campus were raised including the need for announcements of appointments. Z. Taylor asked whether Faculty Council was open to students and it was suggested that visitors and observers were welcome for general business.

01.03.07 Motions regarding Professor Emeriti status.

1. Moved by J. vanderLeest, seconded C. Storm, that Senate reaffirm its recommendation to the Board of Regents to appoint Michael Thorpe Professor Emeritus.

J. vanderLeest noted that this issue had gone on for 4 years and within this time the Executive of the Board had failed to respond positively. D. Cameron wondered whether there was any new information to bring forward on this? Also, are all Senators aware of these issues? J. vanderLeest responded by noting that Senate had made its recommendation and there was no process or need to add new information. C. Storm saw the motion as providing an opportunity for the Board to rectify an earlier mistake. D. Cameron asked about the CAUT report on this issue. The motion was put and CARRIED.

The Secretary was directed to convey the recommendation to the Executive Committee of the Board of Regents.

2. Moved by J. vanderLeest, seconded C. Storm, that upon the Board of Regents appointing Michael Thorpe as Professor Emeritus that Senate recommend that Charles Scobie be re-invited to accept his appointment as Professor Emeritus. J. vanderLeest noted that the Board had acted on Senate’s recommendation and made the offer of emeritus status to Dr. Scobie but it had been declined. This motion simply offers the opportunity for the Board to make the offer again contingent on motion 1 above. D. Cameron suggested that as a man of principle, Dr. Scobie was quite capable of acting on this matter without this motion. The question was put and CARRIED.

01.03.08 Academic Calendar
P. Ennals reported on this for information as distributed, noting that it reflected advice from the advisory committee.

01.03.09 Dates of Senate meetings
R. Summerby-Murray referred Senators to the proposed dates for meetings of Senate in the 2001-2002 academic year and I. Newbould noted that there had been input from the Secretary of Faculty Council and the Registrar in determining these.

01.03.10 Other Business
The following notice of motion was given:

Moved J. Read, seconded R. Aiken, that students must obtain a grade above a D+ in all courses listed under prerequisites to fulfill this requirement, or receive permission of the department.

01.03.11 Announcements
P. Ennals indicated that information on the creation of a Coastal Wetlands Institute would be available at the next meeting.

I. Newbould reported on the state of the budget process, indicating that the draft budget would be taken to the Budget Advisory Committee before coming to Senate. A difficult year was forecast with projected increases in tuition and cuts in some areas of activity as the budget process became tighter and tighter. B. Fleming asked that it be noted that the Budget Advisory Committee had not met for a month and that perhaps this committee could be useful in dealing with some of these difficult issues. I. Newbould responded that there would be more opportunity for this committee to react to and advise on the budget.

R. Summerby-Murray announced the results of elections to the Sabbatical Leaves and Tenure and Promotion committees as follows:
Sabbatical Leaves Committee
Members: I. Cohen (to June 30, 2003), T. Joerger (to June 30, 2003)
Alternates: B. Campbell (to June 30, 2003), D. Ferguson (to June 30, 2002)

Tenure and Promotion Committee
Arts: Members: W. Godfrey (to June 30, 2003), J. vanderLeest (to June 30, 2003)
Science: Members: M. Beattie (to June 30, 2003), R. Hawkes (to June 30, 2003)
Alternate: C. Storm (to June 30, 2003)
Social Science: Members: P. Berry (to June 30, 2003), R. Hudson (to June 30, 2003)
Alternate: W. Hunt (to June 30, 2003)

D. Cameron asked that the President vacate the Chair. With the Vice-President Academic in the Chair, a motion of congratulations was moved by D. Cameron, seconded C. Riggs, on the President’s new appointment. CARRIED.

01.03.12 Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:20pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Robert E. Summerby-Murray
Secretary of the Senate