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Volume 27 Number 26 83 06 30 Dr. Clark Open House at acting president Elora Research Station Agriculture and the food we eat will be featured in an open house at the Elora Research Station Tuesday, July 19 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The program has been planned to help urbanites learn about modern agricul- ture and, at the same time, assist farmers in catching up on the latest research findings. Wagon tours, with researchers on hand to comment, will visit various parts of the 1,200-acre station. The points of interest will include soil fertility and tillage studies, including the role of crop rotations, soil organics (including the use of manure and legumes), studies on new crops like triticale and canola, crop breeding plots, and weed control studies, as well as visits to the dairy and beef cattle centres. In addition, a display area will feature agricultural information exhibits and demonstrations of computer- ized information retrieval through the Universitel/Grassroots system. For the open house, a special free bus The Elora Research Station is owned by will leave the front of the University Centre the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food every half hour from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. At the special request of the Board of Govern- and operated by the University under a In addition to the tours, there will be barbe- ors, and in accordance with Section 14(2) of research contract. It is located just off the cued hot dogs and hamburgers, as well as the University of Guelph Act, Dr. Howard Elora Road about 20 kilometers northwest cold drinks available on a cash basis. q Clark has been appointed Acting President of Guelph. Details: Dr. Stan Young, Ext. 3933. of the University of Guelph, effective Septem- ber 1. Dr. Clark will serve as Acting President until a President is appointed by the Board, said Cecil Franklin, Chairman of the Board of Governors. The office of President will become vacant August 31 when President Donald Forster leaves to assume the presi- dency of the University of Toronto. Dr. Clark has been Vice-President, Academic,since August, 1976. A former chairman of the department of chemistry, University of Western Ontario, he has main- tained an active research program at Guelph, and continues to supervise post-doctoral fellows. He was recently installed as presi- dent of the Chemical Institute of Canada. Dr. Clark is a graduate of the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He holds a Ph.D. degree from both the University of Auckland and the University of Cambridge as well as a D.Sc. degree from Cambridge. q Aerial view of the crops research and machinery areas at Elora Research Station. Members of the Faculty Association President said, that a similar amount has been Board approves negotiating team were: Professor David committed by federal authorities. Stanley, Food Science; Professor David The President reported that Vice- special faculty, Prescott, Economics; Professor John Bell, President, Academic, Dr. Howard Clark has Languages and Literature, and Dr. Harry written to President Meincke of the Univer- University Downie, Biomedical Sciences. The adminis- sity of Prince Edward Island offering Guelphs tration team was composed of: Dr. Clark; assistance in establishing the veterinary Vice-President, Administration, Charles college on that campus. Their staffing needs agreement Ferguson; Dean of Arts, David Murray; "will have implications for us," the President Dean of Physical Science, Jack MacDonald; noted. Meeting of June 23. and Personnel Director, Roy Pella. In addi- President Forster concluded his report A Special Plan Agreement setting out the tion, two additional representatives from the by noting that Alumni Weekend was the basis for dealing with questions that arise Library were included in the latter stages to most successful on record. There was record between members of the faculty and the Uni- ensure smooth inclusion of Library personnel attendance with 43 catered functions and the versity has been approved by the Board of in the agreement. They were Jan Kaufman weather was beautiful. Governors. Members of the Faculty Asso- and Professor John Black. John Hurst served Vice-President, Administration, Charles ciation approved the terms by a majority as secretary. Ferguson reported that the renovations in the vote in a ballot concluded June 10, and the <7. central utilities plant are on schedule and Council of the Faculty Association was Walter Hanbidge, vice-chairman of the should be completed by the September scheduled to meet June 29 to consider a Board, reported on behalf of the investment target date. He also reported the receipt of motion authorizing the officers to sign the sub-committee, a recommendation that a government grant of $296,000 for the agreement. A formal signing ceremony is Canada Trust should be appointed trustee and 1983-1984 year that would pay the balance expected to take place July 7. custodian of the Universitys fund. This con- of the cost of the central utilities control "This is a very different agreement clusion was reached after careful considera- work and permit the renovation of a class- from any in place at other universities," tion of a number of agents, with four room in Macdonald Institute that would explains Vice-President, Academic, Profes- receiving assessments that were very closely provide a badly needed larger classroom at sor Howard Clark. "Hopefully, it will set a competitive. that end of the campus. standard for others to follow." It is design- The Board approved preliminary plan- Board Chairman Cecil Franklin noted ed to ensure the full play of collegiality in ning and preparation of conceptual designs that he had received a letter of thanks from reaching decisions, he adds. but not detailed plans for a proposed addi- Chancellor Pauline McGibbon for the recog- The draft presented to the Board is tion to the Chemistry-Microbiology building. nition tendered to her at the Board/Senate largely a statement of principles, according Funding is not yet arranged. dinner. In calling on President Forster for his to Prof. Clark, with the understanding that MOTIONS details will be developed subsequently. It report to the Board, chairman Cecil Franklin commented that this was a historic occasion. builds on the present Faculty Policy Hand- Report of Membership Committee book, and future discussions will go on from "Its your last chance to question President • The Board approved the report of the there. This ensures that there will be no Forster," he said. Several of the Presidents Membership Committee. abrupt transition, the Vice-President, Aca- comments related to the Ministry of Col- demic notes. leges and Universities. He noted the Min- Report of the Investment Sub-Committee In the discussions leading to the con- isters announcement that no change in the sensus embodied in the agreement, both formula for operating grants would be made • The Board approved that Canada Trust sides took the view that collegiality was very this year. The Minister is awaiting new pro- be appointed as trustee and custodian of the important, Prof. Clark says. He outlines posals from OCUA, but whatever formula is University pension fund. three main principles embodied in the agree- eventually adopted will be less sensitive to ment: enrolment, he said. Report of the Planning and Property Hearings will be held in September on Committee It ensures that faculty policies will be the proposed legislation limiting university • The Board approved the establishment modified and worked out carefully over time deficits and providing for appointed super- of a building committee for additional space and not in an atmosphere of negotiation. It visors in case such an event should occur. for the College of Biological Science and the provides a schedule of dates and an orderly COU will be presenting a brief, and the appointment of the firm of Robbie Architects process for dealing with salaries and benefits University of Guelph may also present one of Planners to assist in the preparation of a in negotiations. And, finally, it provides a its own. The Minister also announced recent- building brief and final design. more formal grievance procedure in place of ly that the 40 per cent increase in tuition the relatively informal, ad hoc procedures fees for visa students enrolled since last Appointments used in the past. In the case of negotiations September would be deferred until Septem- dealing with salaries and benefits, the docu- • The Board approved the following ber 1 instead of May 1. This is similar to the ment places ultimate authority in the hands appointments: policy adopted earlier by the University of of the Board of Governors, but Prof. Clark OVC: Dr. R.A. Willoughby assumes the chair- Guelph. manship of the Department of Clinical Studies does not expect that this will ever be used. With regard to the Canadian Centre for July 1; "It is my hope that such matters will always Toxicology, the President noted that a firm College of Social Science and University School be settled by negotiation," he says. commitment was expected soon from the of Rural Planning and Development: Professor G. Discussions leading to the preparation of province in response to the federal grant C. van Beers, Economics, and Professor J.S. Wolfe, the present draft began about a year ago already promised. It is urgent, he said, for Geography, assume joint appointments July 1; between the Faculty Association and the a decision soon, since approaches to industry College of Social Science: Mary Ann Evans administration. In September, 1982, the for support are scheduled to begin in early will fill an established position as assistant profes- sor in the Department of Psychology July 1, and, Association drafted a proposed memoran- July, and the provincial commitment is vital OAC: S.R.