Present as members of Senate:
W. MacKay (Chair), R. Summerby-Murray, D. Cameron, N. Grant, W. McMullen, C. Riggs, P. Baker, P. Ennals, K. Hamer, C.P. Hunter, C. Hunter, S. Lochhead, M. McCullough, R. Polegato, V. Reinsborough, J. vanderLeest, B. Campbell, W. Godfrey, R. Ireland,  R. Lapp,  F. Baerlocher, P. Bogaard, I. Cohen, E. Dawe, E. Edson, P. Edwards, R. Hawkes, S. Law, B. A. Miller, N. Ralph, J. Read, J. Stewart, C. Storm, M. Tucker, H. Matthews, D. Thompson, A. Wasylishen, R. Heffernan, M. Mohammed, C. Pollock

Regrets:
J. Keith, R. Winters, T. Craig, B. Fleming, B. McNally, W. Wilson, L. McGinnis

Present as Observers:
R.M McPherson, S. Bellefleur

01.02.02 Approval of the Agenda
R. Ireland moved, seconded M. Mohammed, that the agenda be approved as circulated. J. vanderLeest asked that the word ‘information’ be replaced with ‘advice’ in the title of item 11. With this change, the motion CARRIED.

02.02.02 Approval of the Minutes of 30 January 2002
W. McMullen moved, seconded P. Baker, that the Minutes of 30 January 2002 be approved as circulated. Motion CARRIED.

03.02.02 Business arising from the Minutes
• Update on process for filling named Academic Chairs
P. Ennals outlined revisions made to the original document as a result of advice from Senate. B.A. Miller asked about the implied balance of research and teaching and P. Ennals noted that the objective was to consider excellence in both as qualifying criteria. P. Edwards suggested that the name of the chair referred to in item 1 of the revisions be ‘...Chair in Modern Languages and Literatures’  - and if this was not acceptable to the donor, that it be referred to as the ‘Chair in French’. W. Godfrey supported the inclusion of peer evaluation and suggested that the phrase ‘drawn wherever possible from the department concerned or from cognate departments’ be added. Further, W. Godfrey drew a comparison with the Canada Research Chair initiative and wondered whether the appointments to the named chairs would be open to all ranks. P. Ennals replied that the intention was to keep the rank open, relying on the qualities of the individual. W. Godfrey responded that the named academic chairs at many other  universities were normally open to full professors only. The recent Canada Research Chairs are a departure from the general pattern. Godfrey suggested restricting Mount Allison’s named chairs to those who have achieved full professor rank. P. Ennals asked what would happen in the cases of departments without full professors. Would these departments therefore be denied an appointment to a named chair? P. Ennals reiterated his argument to maintain the wording of the document. C. Pollock pointed out that the draft document referred to external review of a candidate’s research record only and asked that a student or a member of the teaching committee be added to the committee to assess the quality of the candidate’s teaching. P. Ennals noted that he would take this under advice. B.A. Miller suggested that appointment to a named chair would seem to imply a candidate of sufficient quality to warrant promotion to full professor. P. Ennals agreed that may be a practical result. W. MacKay asked whether the Vice-President was seeking further advice on this matter and P. Ennals indicated the intention of moving forward quickly to the implementation stage, given the imminent budget process. W. Godfrey asked that nominations to the appointment committee made by the Committee on Committees be brought to Senate for approval. P. Ennals agreed that this would be appropriate. J. vanderLeest sought clarification of the process of adopting this policy. Was the Vice-President seeking approval at this meeting or would there be further discussion at Faculty Council? P. Ennals responded that it would be brought to Faculty Council at its March meeting and then to a future meeting of Senate.

• Update on Committee Review by Committee on Committees
J. Read reported that the Committee on Committees had finished its review and was drafting a report to be discussed at the March meetings of Faculty Council and Senate.  The disbanding of three committees was proposed (Agenda, Library, and Continuing Education), as well as a reduction in the committee requirements of the Vice-President Academic.

04.02.02 Questions and Announcements
D. Cameron requested that Senate minutes be issued earlier so that Senators from some distance could read them ahead of time. The Secretary noted this.

R. Summerby-Murray presented the name of one nomination from the faculties of Science and Social Science to the advisory committee to consider the reappointment of the Dean of Arts. There being one nomination for the one position, Dr. Catharine Baker was acclaimed to the committee.

W. MacKay noted the upcoming meeting of the National Advisory Council.

W. MacKay reported that he had met with the provincial Minister and Deputy-Minister of Education to outline the university’s funding issues. The contribution of student organisations to the discussion of university funding was acknowledged.

05.02.02 Report from Committee on Academic Matters
1. Proposal for new calendar regulation 6.8 - Auditing courses
C.P. Hunter moved, seconded K. Hamer, that the following revised wording for the new regulation be approved:

‘6.8 Auditing Courses: Students admitted to the university who wish to audit a course must obtain written permission of the instructor before formally registering for the course. The instructor may deny permission to audit the course.  The nature and degree of class participation must be clarified in advance and is at the discretion of the course instructor.  Students auditing a course will not write final examinations or receive a grade for the course.  The notation of ‘AU’ will be indicated on the transcript upon verification by the instructor that the student has completed the specified nature and degree of class participation.  A course may not be changed from credit to audit or from audit to credit status after the last day of the change in registration period.  Registration and withdrawal deadlines apply to audited courses.  Fees are payable as indicated in the Financial Information section of the calendar.’

Rationale: The revised wording addresses the right of the instructor to determine the nature and degree of participation in a course for students applying to audit a course, and to verify the notation on the transcript.  For students who do not complete the terms of auditing to the satisfaction of the instructor, or who withdraw from an audited course, the course will be removed from the transcript record.

M. McCullough asked whether this regulation would apply to distance education courses and there was general assent that auditing distance education courses should not be permitted. After further discussion of the nature of class participation and the submission of assignments, the motion CARRIED.

2. French
C.P. Hunter moved, seconded P. Edwards, that the following changes to the programme in French be approved:
a) change in course titles and prerequisites:
 French 4011. Title change from "Stylistique II" to "Traduction".  Prerequisite change from FREN 4001 to FREN 3111.  Description to remain the same after elimination of the first sentence.
 Old Calendar description:
 FREN 4011           3CR
 STYLISTIQUE II
 A continuation of Stylistique I. The course includes detailed study and written exercises dealing with the following: comparative stylistics (French/English), technical problems of translation, literal translation, transposition and equivalence. Written exercises in both translation and composition are required.
 Prereq:  FREN 4001; or permission of the Department.

 New Calendar description:
 FREN 4011           3CR
 TRADUCTION
 The course includes detailed study and written exercises dealing with the following: comparative stylistics (French/English), technical problems of translation, literal translation, transposition and equivalence. Written exercises in both translation and composition are required.
 Prereq: Fr 3111, or permission of the Department.
 Note: Not available for credit for those students who have successfully completed FREN 4011- Stylisitique II

 French 4001. New title “Stylistique”.
   As a result of the above change, the number "I" must be dropped from the 4001 title.  There are no changes to the course description or prerequisites.
 Old Title: FREN 4001 STYLISTIQUE I
 New Title: FREN 4001 STYLISTIQUE

Rationale:
This change formalizes the result of a trend over the past few years to separate 4011 from 4001 which ended this year with 4011 being offered chronologically before 4001. The change also responds to a call among students for a course in translation that is more readily accessible, i.e. without the extra prerequisite currently in force.

b) course deletion:
 FREN 4811 Séminaire.
 This course was conceived to provide advanced work for Honours students and to make them take more responsibility for the researching and presentation of course material. In addition to the Department being unable to offer the Senior Seminar in recent years (the last time was four years ago), the number of Honours students has diminished as well. Removing this course from the books is a simple matter of facing reality. The move will mean adjusting the requirements for Honours.

c) new course:
  Fren 4901. Selected Topics.
 Calendar description:
 FREN 4901  SELECTED TOPICS       3CR
 A Seminar course available to students who have completed at least two courses in French literature at the 3000 level and at least in two period or theme series (e.g: series of courses whose numbers begin with 32 to 38).
 Prereq: Permission of the Department.

Rationale:
French is one of the few disciplines in the Arts/Humanities group that does not have a special topics course. In fact, the Senior Seminar was such a course, but with aspirations to advanced inquiry in the scope of preparation for graduate studies. It is still important to have a course on the books that will allow special initiatives by staff members to teach in areas that fall outside the scope of our period and genre courses, or are in depth examinations of some author, movement or aspect touched upon in a period or genre course.

d) changes (in bold) to the Honours programme:
 Old Calendar description:
 HONOURS in French is 69 credits earned as follows:
 9  French 2401, 2501, 2601 (3 courses);
 15  in French language at 3/4000 levels (5 courses);
 18 from French 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600 series, including at least 3 credits in four of the five series (6 courses);
 3 from French 3700 series (1 course);
 3 from the 3700 or 3800 series (other than 3801) (1 course);
 12 in French 3801 (Literary Criticism), 4811 (Senior Seminar) and 4990 (Honours Project) (4 courses);
 9 from French at the 3/4000 level and Linguistics, chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor (3 courses).

 New Calendar description:
 HONOURS in French is 66 credits earned as follows:
 9  French 2401, 2501, 2601;
 15 in French language at 3/4000 levels;
 18 from French 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600 series, including at least 3 credits in four of the five series;
 3 from French 3700 series;
 3 from the 3700 or 3800 series (other than 3801);
 3 in French 3801 (Critique littéraire);
 6 in French 4990 (Mémoire);
 9 from French at the 3/4000 level and Linguistics, chosen in consultation with the Programme Advisor.

Rationale:
1. As a result of the deletion of FREN 4811, Honours requirements must be adjusted. The department now has a greater number of students being granted advanced standing, i.e. placed in 4000 level language courses, and who experience difficulty in finding a sufficient number of literature courses to replace the language requirements, especially in view of the reduced curriculum offerings in French caused by a shortfall in staffing levels. Some of these advanced placement students have taken every course offered in three years and still come up short.
2. An overall requirement of 66 credits brings the programme into line with other Arts and Humanities disciplines where 66 is the standard (English, History, Philosophy).

e) modification of the requirements for a Minor in French:
 Old Calendar description:
 MINOR in French is 24 credits earned as follows:
 6 from French 1700, if required by placement;
 9 from French 2401, 2501, 2601;
 9 credits from French language and/or literature at the 3/4000 level.
 N.B. French 1801 and 2201 may only be included in the requirements for a minor if French 1700 is not required by placement.

 New Calendar description:
 MINOR in French is 24 credits earned as follows:
 6 in French 1700, if required by placement;
 9 in French 2401, 2501, 2601;
 3 in French 3101
 6 credits from French language and/or literature at the 3/4000 level.
 N.B. French 1801 and 2201 may only be included in the requirements for a minor if French 1700 is not required by placement. If an exemption is granted from any of the language courses, replacement credits must be obtained in other French courses at the 3/4000 levels.

Rationale:
Having observed that some of the weaker students who are pursuing a minor in French have tended to avoid the advanced written language courses (French 3101, Advanced Grammar, and 3111, Advanced Composition), while their written language skills are unsatisfactory, and having some concerns about sending students out into the world with a “certified” minor in French while some lack those skills, the department has argued that a minimum requirement of French 3101 is called for.

f) Calendar entries affected by the proposed changes:
 - list of French courses included in the Canadian Studies program. FREN 4811 should be deleted and FREN4901 (with an asterisk to indicate only when on a Canadian topic) should be added.
 - Interdisciplinary Major in Canadian Literature in English and French

J. Read suggested that heads of departments be asked to provide a rationale for programme changes. C.P. Hunter noted that rationales were included with the recommendations from the Academic Matters committee and invited heads to comment on the recommendations in each case. P. Edwards noted that the recommended changes in French were ‘housekeeping’ issues, reflecting the evolution of the programme,  including the development of a translation course out of the second part of what was formerly a course in stylistics. Changes in senior courses were consistent with similar programmes in the Arts and Humanities. B. A. Miller asked about the consistency of language in course titles. P. Edwards responded that the Selected Topics title was in English because it offered clear comparison with similar courses in other departments. Motion CARRIED.

3. Religious Studies
C.P. Hunter moved, second K. Hamer, that changes to the programme in Religious Studies below be approved:
a) two new courses:

 RELG 3971           3 CR
 RELIGION IN FILM
 The course examines the cultural legacy and/or influence of various religious traditions and scriptural texts in the modern medium of film. It begins, with an examination of some great religious “epics,”  and then considers more recent cinematic treatments of religious themes and figures.
 Prereq: RELG 1651; 2401; 2801; 2811; 2821. [ENGL 3621 would also be useful, but is not required.]

Rationale
This course would expand the curricular offerings of the department to include more study of the interaction of religious traditions with contemporary material culture and media, and would usefully complement the more general approach taken in RELG 3931, The Bible and the Arts. It would also complement other courses in film presently offered in English and Modern Languages (German and French).

 RELG 4841            3CR
 SEXUALITY AND THE BIBLICAL TRADITION
 Focus on the history of sexuality in the biblical and post-biblical traditions. The course examines, first, the Bible’s treatment of the subject of sex (including bodily purity, reproduction and sexual orientation) through the close reading of biblical texts. It then looks at the Bible’s influence on this subject in the history of Judaism and Christianity, and, finally, in the modern, secular era.
 Prereq: RELG 1641; 2811; 2821.

Rationale
The proposed seminar would be a timely addition to the curriculum, since its subject matter is extremely prominent in both contemporary studies of religion and in broader debates on cultural studies (and its attendant disciplines, namely, literary studies, philosophy, anthropology, etc.), with which the study of religion intersects. It would also offer more in-depth study of an area presented in RELG 1641, Religious Perspectives on the Body and Sexuality. The pre-requisites require introductory work in religion and sexuality, and in both introductory Bible courses.

K. Hamer noted that these courses replaced two taught formerly by A. Kirk who has left the university and pointed to the contemporary relevance of these courses. Further discussion centred on the listing or pre-requisities, including the listing of 1600 series courses and the meaning of the semi-colon separating the denoted pre-requisites. It was suggested also that the phrase ‘permission of the department’ be added. J. vanderLeest asked whether the new courses were actually replacing courses or would be taught on rotation. K. Hamer replied that they would be taught on rotation. In the light of uncertainty over the prerequisites, the mover and seconder agreed to withdraw the motion.

4. Political Science
C.P. Hunter moved, seconded M. Tucker, that changes to the programme in Political Science as follows be approved:

a) changes to course titles, calendar descriptions and/or  prerequisites:

 1) POLS 2001  Old Calendar description:
 POLS 2001: ISSUES IN POLITICAL THOUGHT      3 CR
 An examination of various theoretical responses to the problems of political order.
 Prereq: POLS 1000; or permission of the Department.

 New course title and description:
  POLS 2001: DEMOCRATIC THOUGHT        3 CR
 An introduction to democratic thought from its origins in the ancient polis through to its modern incarnation in the writings of Rousseau, Tocqueville, John Stuart Mill and in debates among selected contemporary theorists.  Particular emphasis will be placed on the central conflict between participatory and elite models of democratic citizenship.
 Prerequisite: Political Science 1000, or permission of the Department.
 Note: Not available for credit for students who have successfully completed POLS 2001 Issues in Political Thought

 2) POLS 3001  Old Calendar description:
 POLS 3001: HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT I     3 CR
 A study of selected works of political theory from the classical Greek to the early-modern periods. These will include the writings of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, Machiavelli, and Locke considered in their political and social contexts.
 Prereq: POLS 1000: or permission of the Department.

 New course title, description and prerequisites:
 POLS 3001: ANCIENT POLITICAL THOUGHT      3 CR
 An examination of the ancient tradition of political thought from Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine through to its eclipse in Machiavelli.  Emphasis will be on the enduring themes of nature, virtue, citizenship, property, religion and the best regime
 Prerequisite: Political Science 2001 or 3011, or permission of the Department.
 Note: Not available for credit for students who have successfully completed POLS 3000
 or POLS 3001, History of Political Thought I

 3) POLS 3011  Old Calendar description
 POLS 3011: HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT II     3 CR
 An examination of the selected writings in the modern tradition of political theory including the works of Rousseau, Burke, Hegel, Bentham, Mill, Tocqueville, and representative contemporary theorists.
 Prereq: POLS 1000; or permission of the Department.  Note: This course is not open to those who have completed POLS 3000.
 
 New course title, description and prerequisites:
 POLS 3011: MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT      3 CR
 An examination of the modern tradition of political thought from its origins in Hobbes and Locke to its zenith in Rousseau and Marx.  Emphasis will be on the defining problems of freedom, history, property, revolution, and the state.
 Prerequisite: Political Science 2001 or 3001, or permission of the Department.
 Note: Not available for credit for students who have successfully completed POLS 3000
 or POLS 3011, History of Political Thought II

 4) POLS 3021  Old Calendar description:
 POLS 3021: SOCIALIST THOUGHT       3 CR.
 An examination of the main currents of socialist theory from the French Revolution to the present. Included among these are utopian socialism, Marxism-Leninism, revisionism, anarchism, and western Marxism.
 Prereq: POLS 1000; or permission of the Department.

 New course description and prerequisites:
 POLS 3021: SOCIALIST THOUGHT       3CR
 An examination of the socialist tradition from Marx to the present, with particular emphasis on the relationship between theory and practice in the writings of Lukács, Gramsci, and the Frankfurt School.  The recent challenges of feminism and postmodernism will also be considered.
 Prerequisite: 3 credits from Political Science 2001, 3001, or 3011, or permission of the Department.
 
 5) POLS 3131  Old Calendar description:
 POLS 3131: WOMEN AND CANADIAN POLITICS      3 CR
 This is a survey course concerning the status of women in Canadian politics. The course begins with a brief examination of feminist political theory, and then examines the status of women in the Canadian political system. This includes an examination of women's participation in politics; the status of women in political parties and legislatures; and women's effects on public policy.
 Prereq: 3 credits from POLS 2101, 3101, 3111 or 3121; or permission of the Department.

 New course number, title, and description:
 POLS 3031: WOMEN AND POLITICS        3CR
 A study of the relationship between women and politics, with particular emphasis on Canada.  Areas to be covered might include historical and conceptual roots of the problem of citizenship for women, patterns of women’s participation in mainstream politics and government, organizational aspects of the women’s movement, and women’s effects on public policy.
 Prerequisite: 3 credits from POLS 2101, 3101, 3111 or 3121; or permission of the Department.
 Note: Not available for credit for students who have successfully completed POLS 3031,
 Women and Canadian Politics
 
 6) POLS 4000  Old Calendar description:
 POLS 4000: POLITICAL AND SOCIAL IDEAS      6 CR
 A study of Political and Social Ideas within a selected special period.
 Prereq: Three credits from POLS 3001, 3011, and 3021 or POLS 3000; or permission of the Department.

 New course title and description:
 POLS 4000           6 CR
 PROBLEMS IN THE HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT
 Seminar on a selected problem in the history of political thought.
 Prerequisite: 3 credits from Political Science 3001, 3011, and 3021; or 3000, or permission of the Department.
 Note: Not available for credit for students who have successfully completed POLS 4000,
 Political and Social Ideas

Rationale
The rationale for the above title, calendar description, and/or prerequisite changes is to better reflect the content and direction of the Political Theory courses now taught by Dr. Loralea Michaelis. The existing titles, calendar descriptions and/or prerequisites are those of her predecessor, Dr. Ian Box, now retired.  Political Theory is one of the four sub-disciplines in the programme (along with Canadian Politics, Comparative Politics, and International Politics).  It is important that the Calendar descriptions and course requirements reflect the teaching approaches of the instructor. Other departments and programmes will not be affected by these modifications.

b) new course(s):
 POLS 4701/00         3/6 CR
 SPECIAL TOPICS
          A seminar/tutorial open to senior students in an advanced research area of political science. Course content and requirements will be set by individual instructors.
          Prereq:  permission of the Department.

Rationale
The chief rationale for the proposed new course is to provide students with an opportunity to pursue in-depth study of a specific area in political science.  It will differ from the existing Directed Readings on Special Topics (POLS 4950) in that the latter is designed for individual students.  POLS 4700 will use a seminar/tutorial format in a formal classroom period.  It will not necessarily be taught annually but will focus on shared teacher/student research interests as they have developed by the senior years.  It could provide a suitable venue for sabbatical leave and other replacements, and a "dry run" for possible new courses.  POLS 4701/00 will not be an elective or a requirement in another programme.

M. Tucker commented on the rationale for each change, noting the teaching expertise of new faculty members and the greater flexibility the pre-requisites provided for upper level course selection. J. vanderLeest questioned the term ‘Ancient’ (POLS 3001) and suggested that another term might be found. M. Tucker noted that the phrase ‘early modern’ had been used but that it did not seem to capture the range of philosophies being explored in the course. J. vanderLeest asked that the clarification of the title with the course instructor be reported to Academic Matters. There was further discussion of the use of semi-colons.

5.  Commerce
C. P. Hunter moved, seconded P. Baker, that the following changes to the Commerce programme be approved:
a) new course:
 COMM 4341 BUSINESS ETHICS       3 CR
 This course deals with principles and practices of business ethics, with particular reference to Canada and North America. Issues investigated may include: the question of moral and legal responsibilities of corporations, ethics in business (including the various elements of ethics programmes such as codes of conduct, telephone hotlines, training, the use of ethics officers and of ethics consultants), different control styles (integrity vs compliance programmes), the problems associated with the prisoner's dilemma, the existence of implicit moral theory in economics and finance, the theory of the firm and agency theory, the problem of reputation, virtue ethics, ethical investment theory and practice, and the modelling of ethical problems, mainly using game theory.
 Prerequisites: Comm 3501 or Comm 3411, Econ 1000 (or Econ 1001 and 1011); or permission of the department.

Rationale:
Courses in Business Ethics exist in many Commerce and Business Administration courses across North America. For several years, the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has required a business ethics course for AACSB accreditation. Canadian business schools which have received AACSB accreditation include Manitoba, Calgary, Concordia, and Laval. Various issues about the teaching of Business Ethics are raised in the literature. One issue is whether ethics should be taught as a separate course, or integrated into all business courses. Generally, there is a tendency to do both. Another issue is whether the business ethics course should be given by professors of Business or by professors drawn from Philosophy or from Religious Studies. At Mount Allison, there are two half-courses given by the Religious Studies department covering some issues in business ethics (RELG 3951 Ethics in Business and RELG 3961 - Ethics in Business Culture). It is recognized that the department in which a course is offered will influence the emphasis on business ethics issues. The course in Commerce proposed above has a management orientation and a concentration on business ethics practices. Dr. Hudson has held discussions with Dr. Colin Grant, and the two concluded that their approaches were complementary: they covered different material from different points of view. A final issue is whether the Business Ethics course should use the case method. The above proposal leaves open the pedagogical method so that the instructor can choose what is most appropriate.Formalized ethics instruction seems particularly suited for a business programme in a liberal arts school such as Mount Allison, which recognizes in its mission the importance of values.

b) change in course numbering and prerequisites:
 Old version:
 COMM 3241- Services and Nonprofit Marketing
 Prereq: Comm 2211; or permission of the Department.
 Note: Not available for credit for those who have successfully completed COMM 4211.
 New version:
 COMM 4211 Services and Nonprofit Marketing
 Prereq: Comm 3211; or permission of the Department.
 Note: Not available for credit for those who have successfully completed COMM 3241.

  Rationale:
This course is based on the interfaces among three subject areas: marketing management (specifically consumer behaviour), human resource management and operations (or production) management.  Marketing Management is a second year course; Consumer Behaviour, Human Resource Management, and Production and Operations Management are third year courses.  Therefore, under the present listing of the course, most students take the course with marketing management only as a basis.  The course requires a firm foundation in at least one of the underlying functional areas, as well as the higher level conceptual ability which comes from completion of three years in the Commerce programme.  Because the course is an elective for the Marketing Major, COMM 3211 Consumer Behaviour is recommended as the prerequisite.

c) change in pre-requisite:
 COMM 4311  BUSINESS POLICY I
 Old Version:
 Prereq: COMM 2201, 2301, and 3501: or permission of the Department.  This course is open only to Commerce students in their last year of studies for a Commerce degree or a B.A. degree with Major in Commerce.

 New Version:
 Prereq: COMM 2201, 2301, and 3501: or permission of the Department.  This course is open only to Commerce students in their last year of studies for a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Rationale: Business Policy I & II are capstone courses for the Bachelor of Commerce programme and thus serve to integrate the functional areas of Commerce.

P. Baker noted that courses in Business Ethics were found in many Commerce and Business programmes and that this course had been offered before under the Special Topics rubric. W. Godfrey questioned the need for a further course in Business Ethics given the offerings in Religious Studies and B. A. Miller noted that Commerce students could take the Religious Studies courses as electives. P. Baker replied that there had been a thorough investigation of this, including considerable consultation between departments. It had been determined that there was little or no overlap in material or approach, despite the titles. J. vanderLeest noted further changes to listings in the Commerce programme as a result of the change of Commerce 3241 to Commerce 4211. P. Edwards asked that more distinctive titles be used for the Business Ethics courses. After further discussion, it was suggested that the course be approved in principle but that the relevant departments be asked to clarify the titles. Motion CARRIED.

06.02.02 Report from Committee on Scholarships and Bursaries
P. Ennals referred to recent changes in Canadian Inter-university Sport (CIS) requirements and suggested that these provided greater opportunities for student athletes to be funded with only minimal academic achievement. Mount Allison had offered leadership in the discussion of the suitable academic qualifications and a review of the university’s policy had resulted in the revised document as circulated. The proposed Scholarship programme requires a high standard of academic performance of entering students. The requirement of 24 credits completed each year to maintain the scholarship is above the CIS requirement of 18 credits with no GPA requirement and reflects the 5 years of eligibility for varsity athletics, the intended time to complete the degree, and the time demands of committed student athletes. The policy on athletic Awards has been designed to recognise continued athletic accomplishment and is not available as a recruiting tool for entering students. In other settings, such awards can be received at the end of the first year and the athlete might become eligible immediately for a second year of funding, with very low academic achievement. Overall, the revisions to the policy bring the opportunities for student athletes into line with the situation for all students. P. Edwards asked if there was a minimum value for the University Athlete Award. P. Ennals responded that the values could be lower and the budget continued to be limited. W. Godfrey asked how much money was allocated to this area and whether there would need to be reductions in academic scholarships to accommodate the scholarships and awards outlined in the proposed policy. Further, would the proposed policy address the gender imbalance in the allocation of student athlete awards identified at other universities? P. Ennals noted that the amount of money is the same as in previous years and there would be no diversion of monies from academic programmes. There had been discussion of the gender issue, and the targeting of certain male-dominated sports. The CIS approach makes no effort to deal with this; Mount Allison hopes to. President MacKay will be taking recommendations from our experience to our regional partners. The Ontario universities are also concerned, particularly given that other regions of the country, such as western Canada, have begun to consider the professionalisation of varsity sport. B.A. Miller sought clarification of the GPA requirement and P. Ennals confirmed that it was the annual GPA being considered rather than the CGPA. B. Campbell asked whether these awards would be available to all athletes rather than only those involved in major sports. P. Ennals responded that the donors establishing these monies had connected them to sports represented in our existing programmes. K. Hamer suggested that the phrase ‘or more’ be added to the statement of required GPA in the Scholarship section. C. Pollock asked how it was determined that a student athlete had ceased to participate in varsity sport. P. Ennals noted that this had not been considered in detail but presumably the University would want to continue to fund those who were injured, for example. J. vanderLeest asked that the phrase ‘up to’ be removed from the end of the paragraph on Awards and asked that the policy be approved by Senate. M. Mohammed asked whether it would be possible to maintain the scholarship if the academic level was maintained but not the participation in varsity sport. P. Ennals noted that the intention was to apply this to ‘student athletes’. S. Bellefleur confirmed that student athletes must meet all of the requirements to maintain the scholarship. C. Hunter asked whether the policy represented a change and S. Bellefleur responded that the University currently has two scholarships which refer to student athletes in their endowment criteria. The proposed policy is new in that it refers to entering students. D. Cameron noted that this was an issue of long standing and considerable concern for varsity athletes in the region and was pleased that the University was addressing it. P. Edwards noted that there was relatively little money to distribute and asked about the selection process. S. Bellefleur responded that this was carried out in consultation with coaches. P. Edwards asked that the policy be made available publicly so that it is clear that there is a selection process. Similarly, C. Hunter noted that the selection process needed to be transparent with the roles of Scholarships and Bursaries officers and coaches clearly defined. P. Ennals moved, seconded P. Baker, that the policy be approved in principle.

J. Stewart asked how many scholarships would be involved and P. Ennals noted that there was very little money for scholarships. W. MacKay  noted that a committee of the Board was investigating further funding sources. S. Bellefleur noted that current endowments provided 2 scholarships (David Neale Scholarship, $1500; Lister, $5000) and that there was approximately $23,000 available  for prizes for athletes. D. Cameron asked whether that included monies generated through the Fifth Quarter Club and it was noted that this was not managed by Scholarships and Bursaries. J. vanderLeest asked whether the Vice-President was seeking further advice on the document or whether it was intended that the current document be approved as policy. P. Ennals noted that while there may be minor revisions to wording, such as those suggested already, the intention was to move forward given that the recruitment process is already underway and there is a need to avoid confusion. J. Read suggested that there were further issues to be considered here. P. Ennals noted that the ‘default’ situation at present is problematic, with a process that  is weak in any form of academic requirement. Adopting the proposed  revised policy now strengthens our requirements and clarifies the existing situation.  B. A. Miller asked if there was merit in bringing the existing policy to Senate for comparison but P. Ennals expressed concern that this would involve bringing the policy back to a future meeting of Senate and would further delay implementation. With question put by show of hands, the motion to approve in principle CARRIED.

07.02.02 Report from Planning Committee
P. Ennals reported that the committee continued to explore a variety of issues, including the nature of interdisciplinary appointments. No recommendations were forthcoming at this point.

08.02.02 Report from Faculty Council
J. vanderLeest reported on the recent meeting of Faculty Council, referring to reports on the campus plan, research initiatives and Leadership Mount Allison.

09.02.02 Report from ad hoc committee on criteria for emeriti appointments
R. Summerby-Murray  reported that this committee was at work and was in contact with the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board in an effort to develop a joint recommendation. P. Edwards asked whether the Academic Affairs Committee had provided any indication of its internal recommendation. R. Summerby-Murray noted that the consultation was continuing.
 
10. 02.02 Approval of Senate meeting dates for 2002-2003
R. Summerby-Murray moved, seconded P. Edwards, that the following Senate meeting dates for the 2002-2003 academic year be approved:
 September 30 (Monday)
 October 30 (Wednesday)
 November 28 (Thursday)
 December 16 (Monday)
 January 29 (Wednesday)
 February 20 (Thursday)
 March 31 (Monday)
 April 23 (Wednesday) [Joint meeting of Faculty Council and Senate]
 May 8 (Thursday)
Motion CARRIED.

11.02.02 Presentation of Calendar of Events for 2002-2003
P. Ennals thanked the Registrar for preparing this document for the advice of Senate. J. vanderLeest asked about the stated deadlines for applications to some programmes and it was noted that these reflected existing Calendar regulations. M. Mohammed questioned the single day between the end of classes and the beginning of examinations, noting that this gave fewer study days in the first semester. K. Hamer replied that this reflected adding back a November break. S. Lochhead added that it also reflected student concerns to finish examinations in a timely fashion and the need to allow sufficient time for instructors to complete grading. K. Hamer referred to the ad hoc committee  report that had established a template of dates and teaching days. C. Hunter suggested that examinations might be scheduled to begin on the afternoon of the first day of the examination period so as to increase the amount of time available for study. B. A. Miller expressed concern that the University refrain from scheduling Sunday examinations and P. Ennals noted that an earlier ad hoc committee had recommended strongly against this.

12. 02.02 Other Business
J. Read inquired about the status of the ad hoc committee reviewing honours programmes. P. Baker responded that the committee was at work and intended to report this term.

13.02.02 Adjournment
P. Edwards moved adjournment at 5pm.
 

Respectfully submitted,
 

Robert Summerby-Murray
Secretary of Senate

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