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[Meeting minutes of the Senate of The University of British Columbia] Feb 8, 1956
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Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2246
held on Wednesday, February 8th, 1956, at 8:00 p.m., in the
Present: Acting-President G. C. Andrew (in the
Dr. W.J. Anderson, Dean H.F. Angus, Dr. W.G. Black, Mr. C.B.
Bourne, Dean S.N.F. Chant, Dr. D.H. Copp, Miss M. Cottingham,
Dr. I. McT. Cowan, Mr. L.G.R. Crouch, Dean B.A. Eagles,
Miss M.M. Fallis, Dean W.H. Gage, Mr. B.C. Gillie, Mr. H.C.
Gilliland, Dean H.C. Gunning, Dr. W.H. Hickman, Dr. F.A.
Kaempffer, Mr. J.S. Keate, Col. H.T. Logan, Mr. E.D. MacPhee,
Dean A.W. Matthews, Mr. F.A. Morrison, Mr. W.O. Richmond,
Dr. W.N. Sage, Dr. R.F. Sharp, Mr. F.H. Soward, Dr. H.V.
Warren and Mr. Neal Harlow.
present were received from Chancellor Sherwood Lett, Mr. J.M.
Buchanan, Mr. K.P. Caple, Mr. E.D. Fulton, Major H.C. Holmes,
Mr. F.M. Knapp, Mr. L.J. Ladner, Dr. H.R. Robertson, Dr. R.W.
Wellwood and Dr. C.A.H. Wright.
Dean Andrew expressed the regret of the President
for his inability to be present.
President MacKenzie had suggested that Dr. J.K.
Friesen, Director of University Extension, might be invited
to attend the meetings of Senate as an observer and guest. Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2247
Dean Chant)  That Dr. Friesen be invited to attend
Senate meetings in the role of observer.
Dr. Friesen was then introduced to the members of
Senate and welcomed to the meeting.
Mr. MacPhee)  That the minutes of the second regular
on Senate of the British Columbia
Teachers' Federation had re-elected Miss Mollie Cottingham
as its representative on Senate for the term December 31st,
1955 to December 31st, 1958. The Chairman expressed to
Miss Cottingham Senate's pleasure on her re-election.
The following list of appointments to committees
established at the previous meeting of Senate, was read:
Committee to Consider the Granting
of a Bachelor of Science Degree by
Dean H. C. Gunning (Chairman)
Mr. Leon Ladner
Dr. Leonard Grant
Mr. C. B. Bourne. Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2248
Committee to Consider the
Establishment of a School of Music
Mr. Neal Harlow (Chairman)
Mr. L. G. R. Crouch
Mr. Kenneth P. Caple
Dr. Marvin Darrach.
Recommendations of Senate
Notification was received that the Board of
Governors had approved the following recommendations of
History 2—.
Additional Correspondence Courses
French 210.
Courses for the Summer Session. 1956
- as proposed by Senate December 14th, 1955.
on December 29th, 1955 and January 23rd, 1956, had accepted,
subject to the approval of Senate, the following new awards:
The B. C. Government Employees' Association Bursaries
The Country Freight Lines Scholarship
The Seattle Branch, U.B.C. Alumni, Scholarship
The laul A. 0'Leary Memorial Essay Prizes Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2249
Seaboard Lumber Sales Co. Limited and Seaboard
Shipping Company Limited Service Awards
The Victoria Daily Times Prize;
and the following increases in awards:
Kerrisdale Chapter, I.O.D.E., Bursary - from $50.00 to $75.00
Lieut.-Col. C.C. Merritt, V.C, Chapter, I.O.D.E.,
Bursary - from $50.00 to $75.00
The Vancouver Association of Insurance Women Bursary
- from $75.00 to $100.00.
Consultant Committee on
A recommendation was received from the Board that
problems of student adjustment, including exclusion from
the University, be referred to a consultant committee, and
that where necessary the committee be given power to act
subject to the approval of the President, with right of
appeal by the student to the Senate. The proposed membership
of the consultant committee was:
Dr. A. K. Young
Dean W. H. Gage.
Dr. Cowan )  That the policy on problems of student
adjustment, as recommended by the
Board of Governors, be approved.
Calendar Changes for 1956-57
Calendar Committee. Proposed Calendar changes in all
Faculties for the Session 1956-57 had been circulated in
mimeographed form. I
Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2250
Courses Leading to the B.A. Degree -
1. Re-wording so that the required course in
Mathematics, Music, or a second language may
be taken in either the First Year or the
2. Elimination of the regulation requiring a
student completing the primary language
requirement by means of three courses - 90
level, 100 level, and 200 level - to take
three extra units for the B.A. degree.
3. Addition of Polish as satisfying primary
Dean Chant)  That the changes in the General Section
of the Calendar material of the Faculty
of Arts and Science for the Session 1956-57
Asian Studies - including courses formerly under
Anthropology 431 (3)
Anthropology 432 (3)
Biology 333 (l)
Botany 205 (3)
Chemistry 417 (l)
Criminology 549 (3)
English 99 (3)
English 400 (3)
English 435 (3)
#English 510 (3)
#English 515 (3)
^English 520 (3)
- Juridical and Political
Systems of Non-Literate
- Laboratory in Introductory
- Morphology of Plants
- Isotope Chemistry
501 (3) - Renaissance and Baroque
- Milton #English 525 (3)
#English 530 (3)
#English 535 (3)
#English 539 (3)
#English 540 (3)
#English 545 (3)
French 303 (3)
French 405 (3)
Greek 406 (3)
History 210 (3)
Italian 300 (3)
Latin 305 (3)
Latin 325 (3)
Latin 407 (3)
Mathematics 521 (2)
Mathematics 522 (2)
Physics 400 (3)
Psychology 203 (3)
Slavonic Studies 410 (3)
Sociology 415 (3)
Sociology 420 (3)
Spanish 300 (3)
Zoology 400 (2)
#Courses from this group
be selected each year.
Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2251
- 18th Century Studies
- Studies in the Romantic
Period (Wordsworth)
- Studies in the Victorian
Period (Arnold)
- 20th Century Studies
(Contemporary Literary
(Hawthorne and Melville)
- Studies in American
- The Modern Novel
- The French Enlightenment
- Greek Comedy
- The History of the
- Readings in Italian
- The Works of Horace
- Mediaeval Latin
- Linear Analysis and
- The Image of Russia in
and Thought, 1700-1860
- The Sociology of Religion
- The Sociology of Work
- Survey of Spanish
- History and General
New Courses for Credit Only
Chemistry 420 (2)
Drama and Speech 205 (l£)
Drama and Speech 206 (l£)
Drama and Speech 321 (3)
Fine Arts 101 (3)
Fine Arts 300 (3)
Fine Arts 301 (3)
- Demonstration Techniques
- Stagecrafts, Principles
- Creative Dramatics for
- History of the Fine Arts
- Introduction to Plastic
- History and Criticism of
Art Fine Arts 401 (3)
Fine Arts 402 (3)
Fine Arts 403 (3)
Fine Arts 404 (3)
Fine Arts 405 (3)
Music 200 (3)
Music 201 (3)
Music 301 (3)
Music 302 (3)
Music 303 (3)
Music 401 (3)
Music 402 (3)
Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2252
- Advanced Drawing and
- Modelling and Ceramics
- Development of Modern Art
- Basic Musicianship
- Elementary Harmony
- Music Literature and
- Instrumental and Vocal
- Harmony, Arranging, and
- Instrumental Ensemble,
Band, and Orchestra.
Botany 316 (2)
Botany 516 (3)
English 506 (2)
Spanish 405 (3)
Zoology 502 (2)
(3) - Cultural Anthropology
(3) - Cultures of the Pacific
- Plant Pathology (Elementary)
- Plant Pathology (Advanced)
- Studies in Mediaeval
- Spanish Prose Composition
- Seminar in Insect
That the changes in the Calendar material
for the Departments in the Faculty of
Arts and Science for the Session 1956-57
New Courses. School of Commerce
Commerce 382 (3)
- Procurement and Materials
Courses for the College of
Education and Option 10.
School of Commerce (Commerce
Commerce 90 (3)
- Typewriting Techniques,
Practice and Methods Commerce 101 (3)
Commerce 201 (3)
Commerce 376 (3)
Commerce 391 (3)
Commerce 342 (1^)
Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2253
- Shorthand Techniques,
- Secretarial Practice
New Courses. School of
Physical Education 262 (li)
Physical Education 363 (lj)
Physical Education 462 (li)
Physical Education 470 (If)
- Health I
- Health II
- Tests and Measurements.
Mr. Soward)  That the Calendar material for the Schools
within the Faculty of Arts and Science,
including the new courses listed, be
Dean Gage commented that the major change proposed
in Calendar regulations for the Faculty of Applied Science
was the replacement of the clause providing for withdrawal
from the University of students failing twice in the work
of the same year, by a statement that a student failing to
qualify for promotion to the Third Year after attending
three academic sessions, would not be permitted to re-register
Dean Gage  }
Dean Gunning)  That the changes in the General Section
of Applied Science for the Session
1956-57 be approved.
Carried. New Courses
Chemical Engineering 457
Civil Engineering 558
Mechanical Engineering 457
Mechanical Engineering 583
Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2254
Mechanics and Statistical
Agricultural Engineering 470
Electrical Engineering 461
Mechanical Engineering 469
- Electrical Illumination
- Dynamics of Machines.
Applied Science for the Session 1956-57
of the Schools of Architecture and
Nursing for the Session 1956-57 be
New Courses. Open Only to
Animal Science 302 (3)
Plant Science 302 (3)
- General Animal Husbandry,
Dairying and Poultry
- General Plant Science Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2255
Dean Eagles)  That the changes in the Calendar material
of the Faculty of Agriculture for the
Session 1956-57 be approved.
Re-numbering of the years in Pharmacy as First,
Second and Third respectively instead of Second, Third and
Pharmacy 231 (l£) (The First - Botanical Basis of
Term of Botany 105) Pharmacognosy
Pharmacy 433 (3) (1957-58 and - General Pharmacognosy
subsequent Sessions)
Pharmacy 463 (l) - Selected Topics
Pharmacy 434 (3) - Problems in Pharmacognosy
Pharmacy 444 (3) - Problems in Pharmacology
A recognized First Aid certificate will be a requirement
Dean Gage   )  That the changes in the Calendar
material of the Faculty of Pharmacy
for the Session 1956-57 be approved.
First Year Arts and Science or Senior Matriculation
Botany 105 (or Physics 100 or 101)
A student who does not have credit for either
Botany 105 or Physics 100 or 101 may be admitted but must Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2256
consult the Dean before registering.
The proposed requirements omit the compulsory
language and the 60$ rule.
Dr. Cowan)  That the changes in the admission requirements of the Faculty of Forestry for the
The Faculty of Forestry had also recommended a
change in the policy in regard to supplemental examinations
to correspond with the policy in the Faculty of Applied
One new course, Forestry 264 (1), Introduction to
Forest Photogrammetry, had been approved by the Senate in
Mr. Richmond)  That the changes in the Calendar
material as recommended for the Faculty
of Forestry for the Session 1956-57 be
A tentative list of courses in Education for the
Session 1956-57 was circulated at the meeting.
Mr. MacPhee) That the proposed courses in Education
be given tentative approval, subject to
further examination by the College of
Education and review by Senate.
It was noted that the only changes in the Calendar
material for the Faculty of Graduate Studies were those which Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2257
had been received through the other Faculties.
Mr. MacPhee)  That the Calendar material for the
Session 1956-57 be approved, and that
the Chairman of the Calendar Committee
be authorized to make minor editorial
changes as necessary after consultation
with the Chairman of Senate, the
Registrar, and the Deans concerned.
Dr. Sage   )  That a motion of commendation to Dean
Gage and the Faculty representatives
on the Calendar Committee be recorded
for their work in the compilation and
editing of the Calendar.
Course - English 429
Science on January 18th, 1956, had recommended that
English 429 be authorized as a Correspondence Course.
Dean Gage )  That English 429 be approved as a
correspondence credit course.
Recommendation re Membership
on January 20th, 1956, had recommended that Mr. James Beaton,
M.S.A., of the Dominion Range Station, Kamloops, be made a
member of that Faculty for the period of his appointment as
Special Lecturer in Soil Science.
Dr. Anderson)  That this recommendation be approved.
Carried. Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2258
A recommendation in regard to coaches for women's
athletics was received from the Council of the School of
Physical Education in conformity with the resolution of
Senate at its October, 1955, meeting:
"That the Constitution of the Women's Athletic Committee
(Membership and Terms of Reference) Section IV, Subsection C,
'To make recommendations through the School of
Physical Education to the Board of Governors for
the appointment of coaches in women's athletics,
after consultation with the Women's Athletic
Directorate.»"
Dean Matthews)  That the Constitution of the Women's
Athletic Committee be amended as
Dean Gage recommended approval of the following
Cariboo Gold Quartz Mining Company Limited Scholarship,
$100.00, to John Alexander Hansuld
Canadian Cancer Society, British Columbia Division,
Bursary, $500.00, to David Alexander Gillanders
Irish Fusiliers Vancouver Regiment Bursary, $150.00,
to Mrs. Penelope Cianci
Harold Foley Junior Memorial Bursary, $350.00, to
C.K.N.W. Scholarship in Television, $500.00, to
Walley Pearson Lightbody Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2259
University Fellowship-Loan, $900.00, to Dr.
Nigel H. Clark.
Dr. Warren)  That these awards be approved as
Changes in Statements of
Dean Gage reported that the Architectural Institute
of British Columbia proposed to change its bursary to a
scholarship for the student entering Architecture with the
highest standing; and that the Seaboard Lumber Sales Company
Limited and Seaboard Shipping Company Limited proposed to
replace its scholarships in Forestry by two service awards
Mr. Soward)  That the proposed changes in statements
of awards be approved.
Increases in awards were reported as follows:
The Kerrisdale Chapter, I.O.D.E., Bursary, from
$50.00 to $75.00;
The Lieut.-Col. C. C. Merritt, V.C, Chapter, I.O.D.E.,
Bursary from $50.00 to $75.00;
from $75.00 to $100.00;
The Sir Charles Tupper Chapter, I.O.D.E., Bursary
from $75.00 to $85.00;
The Alumni U.B.C. Regional Scholarships from ten to
twelve at $250.00 each. Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2260
Dean Chant)  That the proposed increases in awards be
approved, and appropriate letters of
recommended to Senate under the terms of award indicated;
The B. C Government Employees'
Two bursaries of $150.00 each, the gift of the
B. C. Government Employees' Association, are
available annually to sons and daughters of
members, or of deceased members, and to members
themselves. They will be awarded, on the basis
of scholastic standing and financial need, to
students who are beginning or continuing their
undergraduate studies at the University of
British Columbia or Victoria College. Selection
of the winners will be made by the University
in consultation with the Association. Further
details may be obtained by writing to the Dean
of Administrative and Inter-Faculty Affairs.
Country Freight Lines Scholarship
A scholarship of $300.00, the gift of Country
Freight Lines Limited, is offered annually in
the field of transportation or agriculture.  It
is available to students from the Okanagan
proceeding to the Second, Third, or Fourth Year
of Commerce, or of Agriculture.  The award will
be made to a student deserving of financial
Assistance, who is selected on the basis of
academic standing, personal qualities, and
ability and promise in one of the fields for
which the scholarship is offered.
The Seattle Branch. U. B. C. Alumni.
This scholarship, gift of the Seattle Branch
of the Alumni Association of the University of
British Columbia, is available for a student
whose home is in Seattle or its vicinity and
University.  Selection will be made by the Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2261
University on the basis of personal qualities,
academic standing, and promise. Preference will
be given, however, to candidates nominated by
the Seattle Branch of the Alumni.  The award will
normally be made early in August.
The Paul A. O'Leary Memorial Essay Prizes
Two prizes of $50.00 each, provided anonymously,
are to be awarded annually in the Faculty of
Medicine for each of two 1500 word essays on a
subject - scientific, clinical, historical,
literary, or humanitarian - related to the skin.
One prize shall be awarded to a student in First
or Second Year and one prize to a student in
Third or Fourth Year. Any student planning to
submit an essay is requested to communicate with
the Dean's office for further information.
The Victoria Daily Times Prize
A prize of $100.00, offered annually by the
Victoria Daily Times, is available in competition
to students proceeding to a degree. The prize
will be awarded for the best piece of writing
published or prepared for publication during the
year for the mass-media field, including the student
paper on the Campus.  In judging the submissions
the Selection Committee will consider, not only
content, style originality and creativeness, but
also promise of development. Nominations or
applications for the award must be received not
later than March 1st, and must be accompanied by
the material which the Selection Committee is to
United Fishermen and Allied Workers'
Union Scholarship in Fisheries
This scholarship of $200.00, the gift of the
United Fishermen and Allied Workers* Union will
be awarded annually to a student who is beginning
or continuing postgraduate studies and research
in the field of Fisheries. The award will be
made to a student who not only has a good academic
record, but has shown interest and promise in this
field.  In making the award consideration will be
given to the financial circumstances of those who
are eligible.  The award will be made on the
Zoology and the Director of the Institute of
Fisheries. Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2262
The H. R. MacMillan Scholarships in
Through the generosity of H. R. MacMillan, Esq.,
C.B.E., D.Sc, four scholarships to the total of
$600.00 will be available for students in Forestry
and Forest Engineering.  These awards are as follows:
a. A scholarship of $200.00 for the student with
the highest standing in Second Year Forestry
and Forest Engineering;
b. A scholarship of $100.00 for the student in
Second Year Forestry with the next highest
c. A scholarship of $200.00 for the student with
the highest standing in First Year Forestry
d. A scholarship of $100.00 for the student in
First Year Forestry with the next highest
These awards are available only for those who
continue their course in Forestry or Forest
Engineering in the following session.
The Salmon Arm Teachers' Association
This scholarship of $100.00, the gift of the
Salmon Arm Teachers* Association, is available
annually for a student in School District No. 20
who is proceeding from Senior Matriculation to
University studies in the College of Education
and who intends to enter the teaching profession.
The award will be made on the basis of personality,
attitude to work, and academic standing.  Selection
will be made by the University in consultation
with the donors. Applications, on forms available
Affairs, must be submitted to the University not
American Society for Metals. B. C
Chapter. Scholarship
A scholarship of $100.00, gift of the B. C
Chapter of the American Society for Metals, is
offered to students in Metallurgy or Engineering
Physics (Metallurgy option) proceeding from
the Third to the Fourth Year.  The award will
be made, on the recommendation of the Department,
to a student of high academic standing who shows
ability and promise in the field of Metallurgy. Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2263
Dr. Warren) That these new awards be accepted and
Special reference was made to the awards being
made by teachers' associations in the Province, for students
Mr. Soward presented the recommendation from the
Committee on Honorary Degrees that at Congregation in May,
1956, honorary degrees be conferred as follows:
Dean-Emeritus H. J. MacLeod - D.Sc.
Colonel W. G. Swan - D.Sc.
Mr. Tom Ingledow - D.Sc.
Miss Jessie McLenaghen - LL.D.
Dean H. F. Angus - LL.D.
Dr. Sharp )  That honorary degrees as indicated be
conferred at the Congregations in May,
A further recommendation was received from the
Committee on Honorary Degrees that the honorary degree of
LL.D. be conferred upon the Honourable L. B. Pearson, Mr.
W. A. McAdam, President Sidney Smith and Principal Cyril
James at such time as they are able to be present at the
University to accept the degree.
Miss Cottingham) That honorary degrees be conferred
as recommended at such time as the
candidates are able to be present
at Congregation.
Carried. Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2264
On behalf of the Committee on Professors Emeriti,
Dr. Sage recommended that upon their retirement, June 30th,
Dean H. F. Angus become Dean Emeritus of Graduate Studies,
Dr. Frank Dickson become Professor Emeritus of Biology
Dr. A. P. Maslow become Professor Emeritus of Philosophy,
Mr. S. C. Morgan become Professor Emeritus of Electrical
Mr. Soward)  That the recommendations of the Committee
on Professors Emeriti be approved.
Colonel Logan presented an interim report for the
Committee on University Reports, recommending that 3000
instead of 1500 copies of the President's Report be printed,
and that it be distributed to all members of Faculty, Friends
of the University, B. C members of the Federal Parliament,
members of the Provincial Legislature, Educational Foundations,
etc.  The basis of circulation for the Extension Department
annual reports was outlined.
Colonel Logan stated that the Librarian's Report
would be considered at a later meeting of the Committee.
Mr. Keate   )  That the report of the Committee on
University Reports be received.
Carried. Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2265
Mr. Harlow, Chairman, presented a report of the
first meeting of this Committee, at which time the Committee
had proposed to include in its discussions (a)  the immediate
needs in a School of Music, for the College of Education,
and (b) the long-range needs.  If the scope of the Committee*s
deliberations were to be extended, the Committee suggested
enlarging its membership to include Dean Chant, Dean Gage,
Mr. MacPhee, the Registrar or Associate Registrar, Dr.
Mcintosh, Dr. F. H. Johnson, Dr. Jennings.
Mr. Soward)  That the report of the Committee to
Consider the Establishment of a School of
Music be adopted, and that the scope of
inquiry and extension of membership be
Additional Centres for
Dean Gage recommended the establishment of
additional centres for supplemental examinations in
northern British Columbia and the Yukon.
Dr. Warren)  That a centre for supplemental examinations
be established at Whitehorse, Yukon
Territory; and that the Registrar's
Office, after consultation with the
President and the Deans, be empowered,
on a year-to-year basis, to establish
supplemental centres at other points
in the Province where there is sufficient
It was noted that centres established on a year-to- Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2266
year basis would not be advertised or listed in the Calendar.
Dean Gage, as Chairman of the Joint Board,
reported on appointments to the staff of the College of
Education already approved by the Board of Governors:
Dr. J. R. Mcintosh, Director of Secondary Teacher
Education from July 1st, 1956;
Dr. F. H. Johnson, Director of Elementary Teacher
Education from February 1st, 1956;
Dr. K. F. Argue, Director of Summer Session;
Mr. F. C Boyes, Director of Student Teaching in the
College of Education from September 1st, 1956;
Mr. H. C. Gilliland, honorary appointment as Professor
in the College of Education from September 1st, 1956.
The Joint Board had also recommended to Victoria
College Council that Mr. Gilliland be appointed Director
of Teacher Education for Victoria College.
A bulletin entitled "Teacher Training Organization
for the Year 1956-57" had been circulated to the members of
Reports of Institutes of
Dean Andrew suggested that each report to Senate
should be read by a member or group of members, who could
then present a recommendation on the report to Senate. It
was agreed that Dean Chant and Dr. Cowan should be asked to
select a Senate representative to study the reports of the Wednesday, February 8th, 1956  2267
Institutes of Fisheries and Oceanography prior to the next
Dean Andrew stated that the report on the dental
survey was being edited for publication, and that a copy was
being sent to the College of Dental Surgeons.
of Extension. 1954-55
It was agreed that Dean Gage or his nominee should
be asked to study the report of the Department of University
Extension for 1954-55 and comment on it at the next meeting
Report on Health Centre for
Miss Fallis presented a most interesting report
on the Health Centre for Children, and its relation to the
teaching programme of the Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Copp  )  That the report on the Health Centre
for Children be received.
Dean Andrew reported, for information, that the
Baccalaureate Service would be held on Sunday, May 13th, at
11:00 a.m. in the Brock Building, and that Congregation
would be held on Monday and Tuesday, May 14th and 15th, at
2:30 p.m. in the Armoury. t
Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2268
The formal opening of the Physical Metallurgy
Building on May 15th would coincide with the award of degrees
and honorary degrees in Engineering.
The only meeting of the Victoria College Council
since the previous Senate meeting had been held on December
30th, 1955, to review the results of Christmas examinations.
Dr. Hickman gave a brief summary of the programme
of the Evening Division of Victoria College.
Dean Matthews. Chairman.
Dean Chant) That the letter from the Men's Athletic
Committee relative to the football game
at Bellingham in October, 1955, be
referred to Faculty Council.
British Columbia Guild
Mr. A. W. Chard, Chairman, British Columbia Guild
of Music Teachers, had forwarded to the President a request
that the University should include in the School of Music
a Board of Examiners to conduct practical and theoretical
examinations, in addition to the regular course of study.
Dean Gage )  That the recommendation of the British
Columbia Guild of Music Teachers be
referred to the Committee to Consider
the Establishment of a School of Music.
Carried. Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2269
Letters were received from the Canadian Association
of Social Workers thanking the University for the central role
accorded the School of Social Work at the Autumn Congregation,
1955, and from the Honourable Mr. Justice Lord thanking
Senate for its congratulations on his elevation to the
British Columbia Writers'
Dr. Birney, Chairman, Continuing Executive,
British Columbia Writers' Conference, forwarded a request
made by the Conference in January, 1956, that the University
consider the possibility of increasing its offerings in
Creative Writing. Dean Chant drew the attention of Senate
to a new course in this field to be offered at this year's
Dean Gage )  That this request be forwarded to the
and the Head of the Department of
English for their consideration.
A resolution from the Vancouver Council of Women
commending the high standard of teacher training and urging
that this standard be maintained, was received for
information.  It was noted that a copy of this resolution
had already been acknowledged by the Chairman of the Joint
Board of the College of Education. Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2270
Dean Andrew reported, for the information of
Senate, that Dean M. M. Weaver had been forced by reasons
of health to tender his resignation as Dean of the Faculty
of Medicine; that this had been accepted with great regret
by the Board of Governors as of June 30th, 1956; that he
would be on leave of absence until that date; and that he
would remain a member of the teaching staff in the Faculty
Dr. Cowan)  That Senate record its deep regret that it
had become necessary for Dean Weaver to
resign from the position of Dean of the
Faculty of Medicine; and express its great
appreciation of his invaluable contribution
in establishing the Faculty of Medicine
and giving inspired and devoted leadership
to the Faculty since its establishment.
It was agreed that a copy of this minute should
be communicated to Dr. Weaver.
Dean Andrew stated that the Board of Governors
had approved the painting of a portrait of Dean Weaver, and
drew the attention of the Senate to a portrait of Dr. H. R.
MacMillan which had been donated to the University.
Dean Andrew informed the Senate that the official
opening of the Home Management House would be on Thursday,
March 8th. Wednesday, February 8th, 1956 2271
Saturday afternoon, March 24th, had been agreed
upon as the date for the Board of Governors' Reception.
Various booklets and documents in connection with
the installation of the Queen Mother as Chancellor of the
University of London, sent by Mr. W. A. McAdam, the University
of British Columbia representative at the installation, were
made available to the members of Senate.
Dean Gunning distributed to the members of Senate
a notice concerning a series of lectures on nuclear
engineering, under the auspices of the Faculty of Applied
Science in co-operation with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited.
It was agreed that congratulations should be
extended to Dr. Shrum and Mr. Soward as Dean-elect and
Associate Dean-elect, respectively, of the Faculty of
Dr. D. C. Buckland
Dr. Sage )  That a letter of sympathy be sent to
Dr. Buckland who was critically ill in
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