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December 1997 THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA A regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Governors was held on Thursday, December 11, 1997, at 8:00 a.m. in the Board and Senate Room, Old Administration Building. Present: Ms Shirley Chan, Chair Dr. William L. Sauder, Chancellor Dr. Martha C. Piper, President Mr. Larry I. Bell Mr. David Borins Dr. Joanne Emerman Mr. Kenneth V. Georgetti Mr. Harold C. Kalke Dr. Roslyn Kunin Ms Kera McArthur Ms Lois Moen Ms Guninder C. Mumick Dr. Philip Resnick Ms Linda Thorstad Ms Marion J. J. York In Attendance: Mrs. Nina Robinson, Secretary to the Board Dr. Daniel R. Birch, Vice President, Academic & Provost Dr. Bernie Bressler, Vice President Research Dr. Maria Klawe, Vice President Student and Academic Services Mr. Terry Sumner, Vice President, Administration & Finance Mr. Peter Ufford, Vice President, External Affairs Mr. Dennis Pavlich, Associate Vice President Academic & Legal Affairs Mr. Frank Eastham, Associate Vice President Human Resources Mr. Geoff Atkins, Associate Vice President Land and Building Services Dr. Chuck Slonecker, Director, University Relations Ms Paula Martin, Manager, Public Affairs Office Mr. Al Poettcker, Vice Chair & CEO, UBC REC Mr. Byron Braley Ms Deborah Sweeney REMARKS Board Chair Congratulations to UBC Thunderbirds on Winning the 1997 Vanier Cup The UBC Thunderbird football team was in attendance at the Board meeting to give the Board an opportunity of congratulating them on winning the 1997 Vanier Cup for the first time in ten years. Ms Shirley Chan stated that the University was very proud of the UBC Thunderbirds for this outstanding achievement. President Martha Piper also expressed congratulations to the team on its extraordinary accomplishment, and extended warmest good wishes for even more success in the future. Appreciation to Dr. Daniel R. Birch on completion of his term as Vice President Academic & Provost On behalf of the Board of Governors, Ms Shirley Chan thanked Dr. Daniel R. Birch for his dedicated and outstanding service to the University as Vice President Academic and Provost for the past twelve years. She stated that Dr. Birch’s significant contributions in his vice presidential role had helped to position UBC as one of the leading universities in North America. President APEC President Martha Piper gave the Board an extensive briefing on the APEC Conference. She indicated that she was proud of the numerous UBC faculty, staff and students who had worked very hard to ensure that UBC met its obligations under its contract with the Federal Government to act as the venue for the conference. Dr. Piper stated that the actions of police and the R.C.M.P. in connection with APEC demonstrations and protests at UBC had raised a number of important issues that had to be reviewed, and she outlined the actions that her office had initiated to date. Following a lengthy discussion, the following motion was passed. IT WAS RESOLVED, That the Board Chair write a letter to The Honourable Jean Chretien outlining the Board’s concerns with respect to the APEC Conference, and expressing our plan which includes disclosure of information. CARRIED It was agreed that Ms Chan’s letter would be circulated to the Board, and that the Board would be kept apprised of actions with respect to this matter. Report on Minister’s Forum President Martha Piper stated that The Honourable Paul Ramsey had held a forum last Friday for the university sector for the purpose of getting the universities to work together to develop a sectoral plan. Representatives from UBC included the Ms Shirley Chan, Dr. Martha Piper, Dr. Daniel R. Birch, Dr. Barry McBride and a representative of Senate, Dr. Paul Burn. The President felt that it was a very useful day. There was good dialogue with government and with other universities. She felt that there was now more of a partnership in terms of developing a vision for post secondary education in B.C. She said that the universities would be working with the Ministry with a view to increasing access to post secondary education while also ensuring quality education. OPEN AGENDA CONSENT ITEMS That the following items designated "consent" on the open agenda of the December 11, 1997, Board meeting be and are hereby approved as presented. ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS Endowment Deeds IT WAS RESOLVED, That the following Endowment Deeds be and are hereby approved: Faculty of Arts: Korean Language Instructorship Endowment Deed Faculty of Medicine: Department of Physiology Fund Endowment Deed W. M. Thurlbeck Research Award Endowment Deed CARRIED. Policy on Advertising IT WAS RESOLVED, That the Policy on Advertising dated December 4, 1997, be and is hereby approved. CARRIED. Recommendations from Senate Meetings of November 12 and December 10, 1997 IT WAS RESOLVED, That the new awards listed be approved. (Approved as required under the University Act, Sections 37 (I) and 38). CARRIED. IT WAS RESOLVED, That the recommendation of Senate that: The Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies be established effective April 1, 1998, and The Department of French and the Department of Hispanic and Italian Studies be disestablished effective the same date be approved. (Approved as required under the University Act, Sections 36 (i), (o) and 37). CARRIED. IT WAS RESOLVED, That the Board of Governors concurs with the recommendation of Senate in approving the establishment of the University of British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (Approved as required under Sections 36 (i), (o) and 37 of the University Act. CARRIED. IT WAS RESOLVED, That the Board of Governors concurs with the recommendation of Senate in approving curriculum proposals from the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences and Commerce and Business Administration, and other minor changes, as outlined in the summary report dated November 28, 1997. (Approved as required under Sections 36 (f),(i)(o) and 37 of the University Act. CARRIED. IT WAS RESOLVED, That the Board of Governors concurs with the recommendation of Senate in approving the naming of the Asa and Kashmir Johal Chair of Indian Research. (Approved as required under the University Act, Sections 37 (l), (o) and 38 (l). CARRIED. IT WAS RESOLVED, That the Board of Governors receives for information the Provost’s Report on First Nations Programs and Academic Initiatives at UBC, and concurs with the recommendation of Senate by endorsing the goal of enrolling 1,000 First Nations students by the year 2000 and encourages Faculties to implement appropriately the Senate-approved policy on the admission of First Nations students. (Approved as required under the University Act, Sections 37 (1)(o) and 38 (l). CARRIED. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Staff Pension Plan IT WAS RESOLVED, That Mr. Jay Parker be and is hereby appointed as Director to the University of British Columbia Staff Pension Plan for the term commencing January 1, 1998, to December 31, 2001. CARRIED. OTHER BUSINESS Memorial Minutes to Dr. Donovan F. Miller and The Honourable Chief Justice Nathan T. Nemetz The University of British Columbia is very fortunate to have a large and dedicated alumni eager to provide expertise, guidance and support to the university. With the recent passing of Donovan Miller and Chief Justice Nathan Nemetz, this university lost two individuals who personified the spirit of UBC, and who gave generously of their time and resources to its betterment. Memorial Minute to Dr. Donovan F. Miller Donovan Miller was born in Winnipeg in 1917. He received his early education there and in Edmonton, and moved to Vancouver in 1936. He intended to enroll at UBC, but World War Two intervened. He joined the Seaforth Highlanders and served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, seeing action on the Atlantic and in Europe between 1941 and 1945. After the War he joined thousands of returning soldiers at UBC where, in 1947, he earned a degree in Commerce. Degree in hand, he joined the Canadian Fishing Company Limited and through hard work and creative management, rose through various departments until 1984 when he retired as Chairman of the Board and President of that company. Mr. Miller was also recipient of the Sloan Fellowship in 1954-55 at which time he attended MIT and earned a master of science degree in business administration. Throughout his life, he gave generously of his time and talents to public service. He was particularly interested in matters surrounding the fishery and worked with both Canadian and Japanese organizations and the Canada-Japan Society to improve and preserve the industry. He was also very active in the Scouting movement, serving as president of the National Council from 1978 to 1980. Mr. Miller was particularly dedicated to his alma mater. He became active in the Alumni Association shortly after graduation and was elected president in 1960. In 1962, he was elected by Convocation to the Senate which he served until 1970. From 1963 to 1972 he served on the university's Board of Governors during those difficult years. In recognition of his concern for UBC and his insight into its workings, he was elected Chancellor in 1975. He was awarded many honours in his lifetime, including the Order of Canada, Order of Sacred Treasure of Japan 3rd Class, Silver Wolf - Boy Scouts of Canada and the Queen's Medal. Donovan Miller was a wise and trusted friend of this university. He cared deeply about UBC and felt an abiding pride in its accomplishments. To his wife Katherine and to the surviving members of his family, the Board of Governors and the Senate of the University of British Columbia extends its deepest sympathy. Memorial Minute to The Honourable Chief Justice Nathan T. Nemetz Chief Justice Nathan Nemetz was born in Winnipeg in 1913 and moved with his family to Vancouver when he was 10.
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