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ISSN 0229-2378 SUPPLEMENT Interim Report of the Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Aims and Objectives of gue h the University of

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University football Mission champions statement goes public by Mark Harrison Sports Editor The Ontarion Senate sought — and is getting — University- wide distribution of the Interim Report of A record 19,842 football fans watched as the the Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Aims stole the Vanier Cup from and Objectives of the . the at Varsity The document, distributed to Senators Stadium last Saturday. October 29, was presented at last Tuesday's On the strength of Parri Ceci's only two Senate meeting for its first public discussion. receptions, the Guelph Gryphons scored their Senators asked that the report be circulated first two touchdowns and finished with a to all members of the University community 22-13 victory. It was the Gryphons' first and in response, the report is reproduced as Vanier Cup and the first won by an a special supplement in this issue of the News University Athletic Association team since Bulletin. 1977. A story on the mission statement, Model Athletics Director David Copp told the of A Modern University appeared in the News Bulletin Monday that he'd like to Hoisting the Vanier Cup: left to right, Jed Tommy 84 11 15 News Bulletin. Extra copies of the put things in perspective: "Our defense (23), Blaine Schmidt (77). supplement are available from Information would probably rank only second or third Parri Ceci (70), with ball, got two touchdowns in Services, Ext. 8708. in the CF L," he said. the Vanier Cup game and was named most valuable Vice-President, Academic, Dr. Howard The come-from-behind victory was made player. Clark, chairman of the ad hoc committee to possible by the dominating play of the review the aims and objectives, says the docu- Guelph defence. Captain Jeff Yanchus play- ment is a preliminary report intended to ed brilliantly from his outside linebacking Tim Quirke then kicked a 23-yard stimulate discussion. The interim report spot. Fellow linebackers Rob Pavan and field goal with under three minutes to go to does not contain specific recommendations Tony Reis helped contain the mobility of win the game. On the final play of the game, for action; these will be contained in the Mountie pivot Jim Tierney. But it was the fullback Jed Tommy blasted over from the final report and will be formulated after front four who ultimately came up big. one to push Guelph's total to 22 against extensive discussion on the interim report. Guelph was down 13-7 in the fourth Mount Allison's 13. The committee also seeks to encourage quarter when quarterback Randy Walters The Mounties lone touchdown came discussion beyond the University community. looked for Ceci from the Mountie thirty- when Scott Cameron blocked a Mark Hurst Dr. Clark has announced plans to hold two eight. Walters hoisted a bomb to Ceci near punt and went 34 yards to score. Mount meetings with members of the private sector the goaline, who then stole the ball from Allison kicker Terry Baker added the single to get responses and input. Mountie Peter Estabrooks for the tying and also had two field goals in the contest. Dr. Clark stresses the importance of the major. Tim Quirke's convert attempt was Baker, billed as the nation's top kicker, aims and objectives document. It is becoming blocked, setting the stage for the front was good on only two of seven field goals increasingly important in shaping the Univer- four. throughout the day. Guelph's Rob Pavan sity, he says. It is essential that we proceed With just 5:12 remaining, Mount Allison blocked one of Baker's trys on the last play to set our own aims and objectives and do had a third and one at their own thirty-six. of the first half. it independently of external pressures. Pressing for the win, they elected to try for On offence, the Gryphons were sparked I n general, Senators praise the mission the first down. But their running play was by the running of Darryl Skuse who had statement as an admirable document. Some crushed by a massive surge of Gryphon 55 yards in the second half. Jed Tommy think more work needs to be done on the linemen. Brian Cluff, Blaine Schmidt, Les picked up 73 yards, rushing as Guelph University Aims, listed at the end of the Pyke and Grant Gooderich destroyed the totalled 396 yards in net offence. This report. Noted one Senator: "The aims do Mounties' running game like they had with paled the Mount Allison effort of just 161 McMaster, and Western. yards. ❑ Continued on page 2. Mission Continued from page 1.

e not reflect the creative thinking and imagin- ation contained in the main report." Dr. Clark hopes further debate will help sharpen the statements about what E Guelph is and what is unique about it. Sena- z tors also hope that more discussion will clear up some of the ambiguities in wording about the institutional role of the Univer- sity in a fast-changing society and academic freedom, among others. Philosophy professor Bill Hughes noted at Senate that the three-semester system is in the document as one of Guelph's unique characteristics. "But some Departments pay a heavy price for it," he said, "Could we have another look at the spring semester system?" Dr. Clark said this was a fair point, and it may be a recommendation coming from this report.

Members of the political theatre class illustrate the plight of the poor during the University Dr. Clark told Board of Governors chaplains' noon-hour program on the politics of hunger. members last Thursday that the biggest challenge facing the University is to define itself and to get that message out to the Our Daily Bread public. Edmund Bovey, co-vice-chairman of Board of Governors and chairman of the The politics of hunger were brought home by He answers: Remember, we have the poten- Commission on the Future Development of a powerful presentation sponsored by the tial to feed everyone; give so that others may the Universities of Ontario (see accompany- University chaplains last Tuesday. Eminence eat; volunteer wherever our services may be ing story) says he heard the same message at in the world of food sciences, they claim, useful; be informed and keep informed; all the Commission's hearings. speak out to government leaders and friends gives this University a special responsibility Comments on the interim report should to recognize that the problem of hunger is and neighbors, and influence policy towards be forwarded to Dale Lockie, assistant as much political as agricultural. the recognition of human need. secretary, University Secretariat, level 4, Chaplain Ed Den Haan, who devised the Chaplain Dorothy Barker brought the University Centre by January 31, 1985. noon-hour program, pointed out that while program to a close and chaplain Art Menu international rivalry continues to be placed fielded questions from the floor. Another The final report will be submitted to ahead of human concern, nations will buy joint program sponsored by the University's Senate by June, 1985 and then to the Board guns rather than feed people and structure chaplains is planned for January. ❑ of Governors. ❑ their economies to serve the rich rather than the poor. The point was hammered home with a dramatic intervention by members of the Reach out to Ethiopia Department of Drama's political theatre class. Grimy women, dressed in sackcloth, The Centre for International Studies will remind others who were planning to do wept over a coffin while Kathryn Edgecombe act as a clearing house for donations so, to do it now as an act of the collec- and Marnie Hayes performed a dialogue towards the relief of hunger in Ethiopia. tive concern of the University of Guelph. scene from a Mennonite Relief Committee Faculty, students and staff are The Canadian organizations collect- script contrasting the feelings of a rich and invited to write a cheque to the agency ing funds for the Ethiopia famine crisis a poor woman in a developing country. The of their choice (see list below). The are: Oxfam Canada cast then moved among the audience, offer- cheque should be marked "Ethiopia Canadian Red Cross ing gingerbread babies from the coffin, while Famine Relief" and bear the name and Gerry Butts read part of Jonathan Swift's address of the donor. It should then be Developpement et Paix bitter satire, A Modest Proposal, in which forwarded, via campus mail, to the atten- UN ICE F — he advises the poor to rear babies to be sold tion of Professor John Cairns, Director, Mennonite Central Committee for meat. The political theatre class is a new Centre for International Programs. CANSAVE (Canadian Save the experimental unit working this semester Children's Fund) All cheques, which should be under the direction of Department Chair- Canadian Lutheran World Relief received at the Centre not later than man, Professor Len Conolly. A special Ethiopian famine relief December 15, will be sent with a cover- The noon-hour program continued ing letter on behalf of the University, to initiative by the African Students' Associ- with a statement by Environmental Biology the specified agencies who will then issue ation has been announced for Friday, student Nana Asare Boamah, on the deteri- November 30. A day-long slide show/ receipts for tax purposes directly to the orating food situation in Ghana resulting individual. video and other media display in the from the turning over of more and more land University Centre courtyard will be the to cash crop production, leaving less fertile Prof. Cairns says that while many focal point for a collection (cash or people will already have made personal soil available for food crops to serve a growing cheque) to be routed to Ethiopia via population. donations to one or other of the relief the Canadian Red Cross. Details: Don Crop Science professor Bert Christie funds, he hopes that this appeal will Amichand, Ext. 3954. ❑ addressed the question, "What can I do?". 2 Bovey report Discussions to get Toxicology by Xmas? Centre back on track

Edmund Bovey says the report from the The campus site for the headquarters of the tions project to the OVC. "As far as we Commission on the Future Development of Canadian Toxicology Centre won't be needed know, this has not been cut or delayed," the Universities of Ontario has been com- for a while. said the President. The University is waiting pleted and should be ready to submit to the President Burt Matthews confirmed at for funding assurances before letting the Minister of Colleges and Universities, Dr. last Thursday's Board of Governors meeting contract proceed for Packages 1 and 2 of the Bette Stephenson, within 10 days. that the $26 million joint project of the project. The lowest tender for this phase In an interview before meeting with the University of Guelph and University of Tor- came from Ball Bros. of Kitchener at $2.8 Board of Governors last Thursday at Guelph, onto was among the cuts announced by million. Mr. Bovey said he was unable to discuss the Finance Minister Michael Wilson recently. Dennis Timbrell, Ontario Minister of specific recommendations of the report but The cut is part of the Progressive Conserva- Agriculture and Food, has forwarded a letter that it is a comprehensive, wide-ranging docu- tive government's effort to pare 's to President Matthews stating firm commit- ment dealing with many issues. "We (the $34.5 billion current annual deficit. Both ment for its share of the operating costs for members of the Commission) were impressed capital and operating funding for the Toxi- the Guelph Centre for Equine Research. with the fine job Ontario universities are cology Centre were proposed to be split OMA F's present expenditure of $180,000 on doing under difficult financial conditions. primarily between federal and provincial horse research will double in three years time. Students, faculty and administrators are contributions with some support from making the universities work," he said. industry. Building the Centre will require about While underfunding was one of the key $2.3 million in capital funds which are expect- Dr. Matthews said talks are in progress issues of the Commission's hearings across ed to be raised within the equine industry. to get the project back on track. The board the province this fall, Mr. Bovey says accessi- A fundraising campaign is about to begin to of the Toxicology Centre is looking at options. bility and overcrowding were equally impor- raise this amount. Land for the research Among these is a scaled-down venture or the tant. The report also deals with such topics facilities will be provided by the University. seeking of more private sector support. as the Franco-Ontarian issue, a northern Interested faculty members are invited university and other issues not generally Saved from the government's cutbacks to a meeting December 7, 3 p.m., Room 207, discussed at most of the campus hearings, he is the $12% million expansion and renova- OVC, for an update on developments. ❑ said. "In general, we are pleased with the investigation and feel that the report will Presidential address Inventions policy be a meaningful contribution that will be President Burt Matthews is calling a gen- acted upon by the Minister." for students eral meeting of the University community Mr. Bovey noted that the Commission Tuesday, December 4 at 4 p.m. in War Would-be student inventors will find guide- is about three weeks behind schedule because Memorial Hall. lines in the University's Inventions Policy to of mechanical problems with word proces- He will speak for about 20 minutes be printed in the 1985-1986 graduate and sors and staff illness. He said Dr. Stephenson about academic program development, undergraduate calendars. had hoped to publish the report before student enrolment, research and financi- Senate voted last October to include the Christmas but the three-week delay may al matters, and then open up the meeting Inventions Policy in the graduate calendar. postpone the release date. ❑ for questions and discussion. Senate approved last Tuesday that the policy also appear in the undergraduate calendar. UGFA seeks nominations for awards According to the policy, if students, in the course of completing their degree require- committees, alumni, professional staff, sup- The University of Guelph Faculty Association ments, discovers or helps discover technology port staff and administrative personnel are is calling for nominations for the UGFA which might be patentable and/or has the encouraged to submit nominations. Professorial Teaching Awards. These are possibility for commercial development, they awarded by the Faculty Association in re- No standard nomination form is should contact their research supervisor and cognition of outstanding teaching by the required, but nominations should clearly the Office of Research. faculty members of the various Colleges indicate: the name of the nominee; the The rights to such inventions are owned of the University. College and Department of the nominee; by the University, but a student who is an Each year the UGFA recognizes its the type of award (teaching or special merit); inventor or co-inventor would share in any colleagues in the following categories: a documentation to support the nomination, revenue earned by the invention according "Distinguished Professor" from each College; and the name and telephone number of the to the University's Inventions Policy. ❑ from among the College awardees, a "Dis- nominator. tinguished University Professor", and, up to If possible the nomination should two "Special Professorial Merit Awards" CHRISTMAS PUBLICATION provide evidence, from as many sources as based on innovation or continued excellence. SCHEDULE possible, which clearly indicates an out- The awards are meant to honor superior standing record deserving of recognition by The last issue of the News Bulletin before teaching, but other activities — course the entire University community. Extra Christmas is December 13, deadline design, curriculum development, organiza- time is being granted for the forwarding of December 6. Publication resumes Janu- tion of instructional development programs additional material following the nominations. ary 3, deadline noon, December 13. or any other form of instructional leadership Send nominations to: Professor J. The News Bulletin of December 13 — may be recognized. Newman, UGFA teaching awards sub-com- will include calendar events up to Janu- Nominations may be made by anyone mittee c/o UGFA Office, Room 534, Univer- ary 10. Notices of these events should in the University community. Students, sity Centre. The nomination closing date is reach the News Bulletin office by noon, faculty members, groups of students or December 14 and the closing date for December 6. ❑ faculty, councils, governments, University supporting materials is January 15, 1985. ❑

3 We've got Telephone system under consideration a little list. Administration is considering a proposal for ered obsolete and are not easily available." a new telephone system. Guelph's present The paramount consideration, however, is University space needs were outlined in a system was designed in 1928 and the equip- that there is no space for them. presentation on the Campus Master Plan by ment was second-hand when it was installed Al Brown, Director, Physical Resources, to in 1958. Mr. Ferguson said the University will spend January and February analyzing a Board of Governors last Thursday. Mr. Vice-president, Administration, Charles short list of quotations from firms that Brown explained current walkways, road Ferguson, revealed statistics on campus offer a system that permits the integration of systems and possible locations of any new telephone use to Board of Governors last voice and data transmission. A new system buildings on campus. week that showed Guelph employees do a could operate within the present operating Among these were sites for the OVC lot of telephoning. budget for telephones, he said,and also expansion, the Canadian Centre for Toxi- In 1983, the telephone system handled save money two or three years hence. ❑ cology, the Guelph Centre for Equine Re- 1.3 million incoming calls; 1 million calls to search, an extension to the Library, and an the local community; 1.5 million internal Athletics Building to house a double rink, calls and one-half million long-distance calls. pool area and field house. Mr. Brown said the On an average day, between 8:30 a.m. and old Textiles building, Family and Consumer 4:45 p.m., we made 2,000 calls an hour, Studies, is in most need of replacement, each about three minutes in length. Employ- Professor Roy Anderson will begin his second five- and Zavitz Hall should be replaced to create ees are spending 775 man-hours a day con- year term as Chairman, Zoology December 1. Pro- more space for Fine Art and Psychology. fessor Peter Leppman will be acting Chairman, ducting business on the telephone, said Mr. Blackwood Hall is also a candidate for Psychology from January 1, 1985, to August 31, Ferguson. demolition. More space is needed for Horti- 1985. cultural Science, Environmental Biology, The present telephone system consists Professor Ron Subden took up a joint appoint- greenhouses, and there is a demand for of 45 incoming trunk lines and five switch- ment in Microbiology and Molecular Biology and Genetics on a 60/40 basis November 1, and Professor larger classrooms. Also on the list is a Central board stations. Guelph has 2,950 business Douglas Daymond, English Language and Literature, Services building to house shipping and telephones and 2,800 student telephones. began a 2/3 workload September 1. Janet Maclnnes receiving and Physical Resources shops. Telephone charges currently run approxi- joins the Department of Veterinary Microbiology and The use of walkways by vehicles to mately $2.3 million per annum. Immunology February 11, 1985, as assistant pro- service and maintain buildings in the Uni- Mr. Ferguson said there is no way to fessor and Cathy Ralston joined the School of Hotel versity core will be less in the future, he expand the present system. "We can't add and Food Administration June 1 as assistant said. Physical Resources would also like to any more stations because they are consid- professor. ❑ see separate walkways for bicycle users and pedestrians. Discussing traffic access, Mr. Brown said the University is serviced by an inner If you think Woody Allen sexy, ring road system, but it is not really feasible to have a dedicated outer traffic circle for you're probably in love... vehicles not destined for the campus. Much of the traffic is on Gordon Street, and 80 per Social scientists today agree that the feeling Eros — common in romantic fiction and fantasy; ❑ cent of this is destined for the University. of love is the basis on which people make love at first sight; the couple very quickly gets that critical decision about a partner. No test sexually involved; concern with the physical beauty exists for determining whether lovers are of the loved one, and, miserable while apart. Ludus — based on Playboy philosophy; love is a B of G motions, experiencing "the real thing" or simply game; the relationship stays at the game level and sexual attraction and emotional infatuation. prevents deeper involvement; could have several Nov. meeting What social scientists can do is describe the partners at once, and those involved prefer recrea- processes by which love develops so that Executive Authority tional sex to emotionally intense experiences. individuals can better understand the nature Storge — a peaceful and enchanting love; this • The Board approved forwarding a letter to the of their own experience in forming a partner love doesn't depend on passion, love at first sight, or football Gryphons congratulating them on the selection. ideal beauty; the couple become lovers after the Central Bowl victory and conveying good luck for development of a deep and lasting friendship, and, the Vanier Cup. According to American psychologist, Elaine Walster, "infatuation is when you the love sneaks up on them. Pragma — the approach to love is balanced; it's University Centre think that he is as sexy as Robert Redford, not passionate; love is a shopping list, shopping for • The Board approved the University Centre's as smart as Henry Kissinger, as noble as compatible qualities or traits, and, a businesswoman annual report for 1983-1984. Ralph Nader, as funny as Woody Allen, and who sets out to find a husband who fits her lifestyle. • The Board approved amendments to the con- as athletic as Jimmy Connors. Love is when Mania or Manic — unbalanced eros; you are stitution of the University Centre board. you realize that he's as sexy as Woody Allen, consumed as a person by the loved one; you are given as smart as Jimmy Connors, as funny as over to extremes of all kinds of emotion; you have Pension and Benefits Committee Ralph Nader, as athletic as Henry Kissinger, peaks of ecstasy and despair, and, there's the fear The Board approved that the composition of and nothing like Robert Redford in any that the partner will stop loving the individual. the Pension and Benefits Committee be amended to category — but you'll take him anyway." Agape — the highest level of love, Christian love; eight members appointed by the Board; two current Marlene Oatman, Family Studies, love one person selflessly; there are no demands for love in return; few examples of this type of love are members appointed by the President, and one retiree, describes these six basic types of love in being Dr. Earl MacNaughton. The composition of the found, and, it is difficult to maintain this type of "Marital and Family Dynamics," a Guelph committee is effective until June 30, 1985. love from day to day, although it is seen as an ideal Distance Education course. • The Board approved revisions to the University by many. of Guelph pension plans — the Professional Plan, the The descriptions are from Colours of December 12 is the deadline for register- Non-Professional Plan and the Retirement Plan. ❑ Love by John Alan Lee, 1973: ing for this course. Details: Ext. 3464.0 4 Professional staff seek guidelines 111111INNIMIIIM...M11=1, for more than 35-hour work week

The Professional Staff Association is looking Professional Staff Association. An Invitation at guidelines for professional staff who The proposed procedure calls for the To The 7th Annual regularly work more than 35 hours a week. complainant to discuss her/his concern with The matter was discussed recently at the supervisor at a meeting within 10 working University of Guelph the annual general meeting of the PSA. days of the grounds for the grievance being CHRISTMAS PARTY Outgoing Association president, Gerry established. Failing a satisfactory resolution, Davidson, Office of the Registrar, points the grievor may then present a written state- Friday, December 14, 1984 out that too rigid a formula would probably ment to the supervisor who would convene Peter Clark Hall be unworkable: "The nature of the duties a meeting with the complainant within 10 University Centre of many professional staff is such that work working days and give a written reply within loads tend to vary at different times. Pro- a further 10 working days. fessional staff must meet the requirements If the problem remains unresolved, the of the job and work sufficient hours to dis- complainant may then submit the complaint The Holiday Season is almost here. Its charge their responsibilities, but this often time to take a small respite from the to the supervisor's immediate superior or hectic work schedules faced the rest of means working in excess of the normal work Department head who would be required to the year Its a time to relax and week. There is, however, no existing formal socialize with people we see year round call a meeting with the disputing parties at work. It's time for the 7th Annual arrangement which mandates time off in within 10 working days and give a written University of Guelph Christmas Party. compensation." decision within a further 10 working days. Plan to attend! PSA members attending the meeting Cocktails 6:30-7:30 p.m. Subsequent steps would allow the mat- Dinner concluded that each Department should 7:30-9:00 p.m. ter to be placed before the Director of Per- Dancing 9:00-1:00 a.m. evolve its own consistent guideline, which sonnel and, finally, before the President of Dance to the Music would give recognition to time regularly of Opus II the University — each step allowing 10 Door Prizes worked in excess of a defined "normal" working days for processing. The President Spot Dance Prizes work week. A policy could be arrived at as and a very special visitor would give the University's final and binding from the North Pole! a result of discussion between the Depart- reply to the grievor on the advice of a special ment manager/chairman and individual $12.00 University adjudication committee comprised per person professional staff members or representa- of the Vice-President, Academic, or the V ice- tives of the professional staff group in the President, Administration; a person nominated Limited to 2 tickets per Department. employee until Dec. 3 by the grievor, and, a chairman chosen by FIRST COME FIRST SERVED agreement of the Vice-President concerned Tickets on Sale Revised Grievance Policy and the grievor's nominee. In the event of Monday, November 26, 8 a.m. at the Central Box Office Revisions to the policy for dealing with non-agreement, a chairman would be appoint- University Centre professional staff grievances were also ed by the President. No Telephone Orders No Table Reservations approved at the meeting. It is now proposed Both proposals were approved by the that the professional staff employee may be membership at the annual meeting and will accompanied at any or all stages of the be submitted to the President for grievance procedure by a representative of the consideration. ❑

What's happening goes video

"What's on" at the University of Guelph They set the standards and it is not easy for tion time to prepare a 30-second commerci- comes vividly alive each Wednesday and a student club — like the majority of users al. For that we charge $20 ($40 an hour), Thursday when video messages prepared by of this system — to match them," he says. which also covers the cost of as many as 40 and for campus organizations and Depart- repeat spots during the first Wednesday/ There are, however, some "do's" and ments are screened on a television monitor Thursday viewing period. There is a further "don'ts, " if you or your club are consider- in the University Centre courtyard. charge of $10 for subsequent two-day ing using video messages, notes Mr. Holland. The new service called UCTV and sub- screenings. We even have a special $5 deal "Probably the least effective method for sidized by the University Centre, is seeking for personal messages." attracting attention is the talking head; more clients. It offers opportunities but interest can be held for no more than a few UCTV employs two part-time student still has some problems for those who want seconds. Graphics are important and should technicians, who have video experience. to use it, according to co-ordinator Paul be in color and imaginatively prepared. The "Our job is to help a user put it all together," Holland of the University Centre. The video camera can zoom in on photographs, says Mr. Holland. "Groups are coming to opportunity provides access to the most charts, posters, and models. A well-selected us with anything from an existing publicity immediate and attention-getting of today's musical sound track can underscore the tape, ready for screening, to little more than media. The problems are how to challenge image, and, text can be added by the studio the germ of an idea which we can then an audience with little time to stand and character generator which will super-impose discuss together and work out a possible stare, and one that is already familiar with a written message over the screen to script. advanced publicity techniques through emphasize times, places, etc. We can do commercial television. If you are interested, telephone Ext. location shots, but they add to the expense." "We can hardly watch television without 3902. "Remember, your message should becoming keenly aware of the sophisticated The costs, however, compared with not be too wordy or too lengthy, and you methods employed by the world's leading commercial video services, are minimal. must provide the people and the props," practitioners of the art of video persuasion. "You can figure on 30 minutes of produc- advises Mr. Holland. ❑ 5 Motions at Senate's November meeting Tougher admissions standards for Diploma Program Striking Committee ule of Studies for the Diploma Program be included in the 1985-1986 calendar. * Senate approved the addition of J. Cam- * Senate approved the statement on Students seeking admission to the Associate illo, undergraduate student, Arts, to the requirements for admission be included in the Diploma in Agriculture Program in September, Striking Committee, replacing T. Gilbert. 1985-1986 calendar (see accompanying story). 1985, will face more stringent requirements. * Senate approved the addition of Pro- fessor D. Odegard to the Committee to Review According to a motion approved last Tues- day by Senate, applicants seeking admission to the Aims and Objectives of the University, Committee on Bylaws and Membership replacing Professor M. Lapping. the first semester of the Program must have as * Senate received for information a report a minimum requirement either the Ontario Secon- on student membership on Senate. J. Camillo dary School Graduation Diploma (SSGD) or equiv- Board of Undergraduate Studies replaces T. Gilbert who resigned his Senate alent, or commencing in September, 1986, the seat. * Senate approved the Schedule of Dates Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).A for 1985-1986. credit in mathematics from the senior division * Senate approved that courses 01-140, Senate Awards Committee at the Grade 12 graduating level is also 01-150, 01-160 and 01-200 be approved for required. * Senate approved 11 new awards (see inclusion in the 1985-1986 calendar. (These accompanying article). courses are The Agriculture and Food System Applicants who do not meet the mathematics 1,11,111 and 1V.) requirement but have a good academic record and agricultural experience may be considered for * Senate approved that courses 02-475, Committee on University Planning 40-325,53-490, 53-491, 435 and 80-479 be admission. Applicants without such experience approved for inclusion in the 1985-1986 calen- * Senate received for information the may have their applications considered after an dar. (These are, respectively, Senior Seminar report Review of the Special Category Depart- interview with the Director or his designate. in Agricultural Economics; Concepts of Cell ments. Culture; Horticultural Science Research, 1; New requirements follow a Board review of Horticultural Science Research 211; Neurophy- enrolment patterns and student qualifications siology of Motor Control, and, Computer Appli- NEW BUSINESS in the Diploma Program in the context of chang- cations in Psychological Research.) ing career opportunities and technical advances * Senate approved the combined honors and * Senate was presented with a report of in the fields served by the Program's gradu- major honors in international development in the July and October meetings of the COU. ates. The new requirements recognize the the B.A. Program. increasing demand for places from qualified * Senate approved Schedule of Study * Senate received the Report of the students without an agricultural background changes relating to the incorporation into Committee to Review the Aims and _Objectives of while maintaining high standards of selection semesters 1,2 and 3 of the B.Sc.(Agr.) Program the University. for the Program, according to the report. ❑ of four integrated courses focusing on the agriculture and food system. * Senate approved changes in the Schedule of Studies in the Specialized Honors Microbiol- ogy Program. Eleven new scholarships approved * Senate approved that the enrolment in a Practica course offered by the Department of Eleven new awards received Senate's approval horticultural science major with a minimum of B Athletics no longer be considered a course last week. These are: standing and an interest in fruit tree produc- attempt when considering eligiblity for contin- The Walter N. Vaughan Medal: This is a tion. The donor is Mrs. Lisabel Godfrey; uation of study in a degree program. medal awarded toany student senator, undergrad- Ross Jones Memorial Scholarship: This is * Senate approved the deletion of the fol- uate or graduate, with high academic standing an annual award of 500 to an undergraduate lowing courses for the 1985-1986 calendar: who has made significant contributions to the student in the final semester of the OVC- 07-308, Physical Anthropology, and, OAC - activities of Senate. Donors were the friends B.Sc.(Agr.) Program who has completed the 01-130, Agriculture and Food System; 02-200, of the late Secretary of Senate, Walter N. Vau- 400-level course in weed science. The recipient Agricultural Economics; 10-200, Animal Science; ghan; must have demonstrated scholarship in weed sci- 29-220, Plant Science; 87-200, Soil Science, Elizabeth Burton Bursary: This a a bur- ence and an interest in contributing to this and, 29-100, Harvesting the Sun. sary from the interest of a $13,000 endowment field in a professional capacity. The donor is to an an undergraduate student registered in * Senate approved that the Inventions Pol- Year '71 OAC.; Semesters 3 to 8 of her/his program on a basis icy be added to the undergraduate calendar (see University Women's Club of Guelph Scholar- of demonstrated financial need. The donor is story page 3). ship: This is an annual scholarship of $600 to Elizabeth Burton; * Senate received for information the mem- a female student registered in Semester 5 or 6 Mac '59 Award: This is an annual scholar- bership of the Program Committees for in the fall semester of the B.Sc.(Eng.), B.A. ship of $100 to a full-time undergraduate stu- 1985-1986. (Physical Science) or B.Sc. (Physical Science) dent in the B.A.Sc. or B.Comm. program who is with the highest cumulative average. Prefer- enrolled in Semester 3 or 4 in the fall with Board of Graduate Studies ence will be given to a student who has gradu- good academic standing and has participated in ated from a high school in Wellington County. College and/or University activities. The award * Senate received for information addi- The donor is the University Women's Club of will be alternated between students enrolled in tions to graduate faculty and associated gradu- Guelph; the B.A.Sc. and B.Comm. Programs with the ate faculty. They are: first award to a B.A.Sc. student in the fall Guelph Branch, Macdonald Institute Family Graduate faculty - J.R. Taylor, Landscape semester, 1984. The donor is the Class of Mac- and Consumer Studies Alumni Association Schol- Architecture; B.W. McBride, Animal and Poultry donald Institute, 1959 alumni; arship: This is an annual scholarship of $300 Science; M.A. Iwaniw, School of Engineering; V. OVC Alumni Association Proficiency Prizes: to the full-time student in the B.A.Sc. Program Shattuck, Horticultural Science; B.J. Shelp, These are three annual awards of $100 each to with the highest standing at the completion of Horticultural Science, and, M.E. Alexander, the D.V.M. students completing Semesters 2,4 the second semester. The donor is the Guelph Physics. and 6 with the highest class standing for the Branch of the Macdonald Institute Family and Associated graduate faculty - D.G. Ste- year. The donor is the OVC Alumni Association; Consumer Studies Alumni Association; vens, The Landplan Collaborative/Landscape John Eccles Scholarship: This is an Gertrude R. Peterson Memorial Award: This Architecture; J. Amstutz, retired/Philosophy; annual award to a full-time undergraduate stu- is an annual scholarship of $125 to a student J.A. Bruce, retired/Philosophy; M.H. Karmali, dent in a degree program registered in Semester in the applied human nutrition major of the The Hospital for Sick Children/Veterinary 2,3,4,5 or 6 and living in residence during the B.A.Sc. Program who obtains the highest mark in Microbiology and Immunology; G.C. Budd, Medical winter semester who has an A cumulative average course 71-304 Nutritional Aspects of Disease. College of Ohio/Pathology; W.M. Wong, Univer- or is in the top 10 per cent of her/his pro- The donor is Eugene Peterson, and, sity of Guelph/ Molecular Biology and Genetics; gram. The recipient will have demonstrated Dr. Brian L. Walker Memorial Scholarship: N.S. Dhesi, Agriculture Canada/ Crop Science; responsibility and leadership qualities through This is an annual scholarship of $500 to an G.E. Timbers, Agriculture Canada/Engineering, participation in residence-related activities. undergraduate student registered in Semester 6 and, I. Jacobs, National Defense/Human Biology. The donor is the Department of Residences; of the B.Sc. Honors Nutrition and Biochemistry William Godfrey Memorial Scholarship in Program who has been recommended by the Board of Studies for the Associate Diploma Horticulture: This is an annual award of Department of Nutrition based upon academic in Agriculture f1,500 payable in two equal instalments of $750 achievement in six nutrition courses. The donor in the 5th and 7th semesters to an undergradu- is the Brian Walker Memorial Scholarship Com- * Senate approved that the revised Sched- ate student who has completed. semester 4 of the mittee. ❑

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THE GUELPH INTERACTION Program, spon- AN ETHIOPIA RELIEF FUND collection A new fundraising drive at the University sored by the Registrar's Office for high school and Information Session will be held Friday, of Toronto is aimed at students who graduate students, will be held again Wednesday, Decem- November 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Uni- this year. The Supreme Court of Ontario has ber 5 to accommodate about 500 students who versity Centre courtyard. This is sponsored by ruled that an attempt by three visa students to were unable to attend the conference in Novem- the African Students Association in conjunction sue the for not noti- ber. with local Red Cross groups. fying them and others about a fee increase is The conference provides students with an invalid because they cannot prove that all opportunity to participate in the learning THE SURPLUS SALES Department has avail- undergraduates for which they are suing had an environment of a university through workshops able for sale on a closed bid basis the follow- identical interest because they were in differ- and seminars covering a variety of topics and ing: one 45" 8 harness Nilus Leclerc Jack Type ent programs. academic disciplines. Loom with matching Leclerc Bench (SD#500). The University of Waterloo will name Details Peter Tron, Ext. 8711. This set carries a reserve bid of $475 and its new computer research centre after retiring a closing bid date of December 13 at 4 p.m. For Ontario premier Bill Davis. The William G. further information and viewing, contact the APPLICATIONS for the John A. Macdonald Davis Computer Research Centre will provide Surplus Office at Ext. 8139 between 8:30 a.m. Graduate Fellowship in Canadian History are floor space for offices, research laboratories, and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. available from the Office of Graduate Studies. the engineering, math and science library and The deadline for applications to the Ministry other facilities. * * * Wilfrid Laurier Uni- of Colleges and Universities is February 15, TO FACILITATE SNOW REMOVAL, the follow- versity's part-time evening MBA program will 1985. ing parking restrictions will apply between be offered full-time beginning next May, espe- December 1 and March 31, 1985. These regula- cially for students from Laurier and the tions may be enforced by immediate tow-away, University of Waterloo. * * * "CHERRY BLOSSOMS and the National Museums without notice, at the owner/operator's risk of Washington" is the title of an art tour pre- Dr. Robert G. Rosehart has been appointed Pres- and expense. sented by Macdonald Stewart Art Centre, April ident and V ice-Chancellor for Lakehead Uni- (i) No parking between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. 12, 13 and 14, 1985. versity. He is expected to take office Decem- in lots P. 12, P. 15, P. 23, P. 24, P. 26, P. The tour provides two-and-a-half days in ber 1. ** * The International Education 30 (excluding the horse-trailer section) and Washington, hotel accommodation, return airfare Centre at Saint Mary's University in Hali- P. 31. from Toronto on U.S. Air, airport transfers, fax has received a $436,000 grant from the Can- (ii) No parking between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. taxes and baggage handling charges, Tourmobile adian International Development Agency to in any University lot except lots P. 13, P. 17, voucher and two resource persons. The fee is enable the Centre to broaden its role in inter- P. 18, P. 42, P. 64, the designated south sec- $405 per person for members, $420 non-members, national development education. tion of P. 14, the designated north section of based on double occupancy. Other rates avail- P. 19 and the horse trailer section of P. 30. "University Canada" is compiled weekly from able on request; optional medical cancellation An exception to regulation 5(d)ii will be articles in university and college publications insurance available. extended to University personnel who are across Canada. Anyone wanting further If you would like more information, call required to park their vehicles during this information on a specific item should contact P. Lawson Travel, 832-1280 or Macdonald period as a normal condition of their employ- the News Bulletin, Ext. 3864. Stewart Art Centre, 837-0010. You may register ment. Such persons will be issued with a spe- after November 1, final payment is due February cial sticker, upon application to the Parking 1. Prices subject to change. Administration Office, Room 107, Day Hall. The JOB OPPORTUNITIES present overnight parking permits (pink) will THE COLLEGE WOMEN'S CLUB December expire November 30. Head Laboratory Supervisor, Zoology Depart- meeting will be held Tuesday, December 4 at the ment. Salary range: minimum $23,156; Arboretum at 8 p.m. A SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS from a mid point $28,945; maximum $34,734 -- normal follow-up survey of the 1981 University of hiring range; $23,156-$27,787. THE SURPLUS SALES Department has the Guelph graduates is now available to individu- Animal Health Technician, Veterinary Teach- following items available for Departmental pur- als on campus who wish this information. The ing Hospital. Salary range: $299.03 minimum; chase only: one Alpha Micro AM 100, one Problem survey, conducted two years after graduation, $345.49 mid point level 5; $429. maximum. Solver Systems, double disk, single density, collected detailed information on the 1981 On-Campus Recreation Secretary, Athletics single sided, disk drive -- 8 1/2" disks, one graduates' employment experiences, and further Department, temporary full-time, four-day 128K Memory Board. education pursuits. As well, the survey asked week, November 1984 to April 30, 1985. Salary This is a package sale with an appraised about their quality of life and overall satis- range: $258.91 minimum; $295.48 mid point value of $2,000. For further information and faction with the university education they had level 5; $363.98 maximum (pro-rated). viewing, contact Dave Scott at Ext. 8139. received. For a copy of this summary, telephone Secretary, Continuing Education. Salary SD#478. Laura Heraty at Ext. 2277. range: $258.91 minimum; $295.48 mid point level 5; $363.98 maximum. Production Control Photographer, Illustra- THE EXECUTIVE of the Professional Staff AN IDRC conference on development issues tion Services. Salary range: $292.77 minimum; Association will meet Tuesday, December 4 at 12 will be held May 14 to May 16 at the University $319.32 job rate level 5; $383.95 maximum. noon in the conference room beside the Office of Waterloo. A number of places have been Technician, Food Science. Salary range: of Graduate Studies, level 4, University assigned for Guelph faculty members. If you are $299.03 minimum; $345.49 job rate level 5; $429 Centre. interested, inform the Office of Research by maximum. Thursday, December 6. Technician, Horticultural Science. Salary THE ASSOCIATION of Canadian Universities range: $299.03 minimum; $345.49 job rate level for Northern Studies is seeking an executive 5; $429 maximum. director whose appointment would commence The above positions are open to on-campus February 1, 1985. ACUNS is an association of 33 Our People employees only. Canadian universities active in northern stud- Stenographer, Department of Clinical Stud- ies and research. Nancy M. Wiencke, a research assistant in ies. Salary range: $266.40 minimum; $262.63 The position requires ability to work with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, mid point level 5; $325.49 maximum. Canadian universities, industry, government has won a Chemical Institute of Canada award Clerk II, Department of Clinical Studies. agencies, native groups and others interested for best undergraduate thesis, sponsored by the Salary range: $266.73 minimum; $308.26 mid in northern education and research. Preference Division of Macromolecules. The $500 award will point level 5; $383.95 maximum. will be given to candidates with a demonstrated be presented for her work on "Synthesis of Admissions Co-ordinator, Office of the Reg- knowledge of education and research in the Selectively Deuterated Polystyrene Polymerized istrar. Salary range: $373.67 minimum; $434.12 North. Management experience, preferably in a Anionically for 2 H NMR Studies of Motion of job rate level 5; $540.27 maximum. capacity which would provide familiarity with Living Polymers," supervised by Professor Colin the agencies and groups involved in northern Fyfe. It is the University's policy to give studies is desirable. Bilingualism is an asset. Since graduating this fall, Nancy has con- prior consideration to on-campus applicants. Submit resumes or inquiries by January 15, tinued working with Prof. Fyfe on a stereo- Information on these and other vacancies avail- 1985 to: J. Gordon Nelson, President, Associa- regulatory comparison of the Zeolite c st able on campus can be received by phoning tion of Canadian Universities for Northern ZSM-5 and A1C13AlCl3 using 13C-NMR; and deu- 836-4900 or visiting the Employment Services Studies, 130 Albert Street, Suite 1915, Ottawa, terated butadiene polymers to be used in and Training Office in the University Centre, Ontario KIP 5G4. motional studies using 2 H-NMR. level 5. 7 The following abbreviations are used in "Next Week at Guelph": APS = Animal and Poultry Science; UC = University Centre; L/A = Lennox/Add- Next Week at Guelph ington; CM = Chemistry Microbiology; PS = Physical Science; PCH = Peter Clark Hall; WMH = War Memorial Hall; MacK = MacKinnon building; AS = Animal Science; SAEEE = School of Agricultural Economics and THURSDAY, 84 11 29 Extension Education; FS = Food Science;CSRC = Counselling and Student Worship - ON BEING A CHRISTIAN, study group, 1700, UC333. Resource Centre; HB = Human Biology; AC = Athletics Centre; Lib = Thursday Noon Hour Concert - NINA BRICKMAN, KATHERINE HUBLEY McLaughlin Library. and PETER VINOGRADE, 1210 and 1310, MacK107. Staff Development - THE ONE-MINUTE MANAGER, 1315, UC442, Ext. 3426 to register. Drama - COMPANY, 2000, Inner Stage, tickets at UC box office. Continuing Education - PRODUCTIVE DISCIPLINE, 0900, Ext. 3064 to register. Apiculture Club - MATING BEHAVIOR & ALTERNATE MATING TACTICS IN ACULCATE HYMENOPTERA (WASPS), 1710, Room 200, Graham Hall.

FRIDAY, 84 11 30 Worship - MUSLIM PRAYERS, 1230, chapel, UC level 5; CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, 1200, Johnston Hall 157A; CHINESE CHRISTIAN President Burt Matthews FELLOWSHIP, 1900, CM160; FACULTY-GRADUATE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP, accepts the Cecil 1200, Johnston Hall 151; CATHOLIC MASS, 0810, chapel, UC level 5. Delworth Foundation Collection and Information Session - ETHIOPIA RELIEF FUND, "Gold Hat Award" in 1000, UC courtyard. recognition of the Alumni Lecture - COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY AT GUELPH, C.M. Switzer, Canadian Greenhouse OMAF, 1400, Arboretum Centre. Conference's $19,000 Faculty Club - OYSTER PARTY, members only, 1600, Faculty Club. contribution to the Foundation. The pre- SATURDAY, 84 12 01 sentation was made by Peter Heywood, right, Arboretum - NATURAL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS, 1300, J.C. Taylor secretary of the Nature Centre. Foundation. Party - CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY, 1000, PCH.

SUNDAY, 84 12 02 Worship - CATHOLIC MASS, 1010, PCH; ANGLICAN-UNITED ECUMEN- ICAL SERVICE, 1030, MacK108; UNIVERSITY BIBLE STUDIES CHURCH SERVICE, 1015, PS105. For Sale: Cross-country skis, 170 cm, boots sizes 8 and 9, fibreg- International Cinema - MUDDY RIVER, 2000, PS105. las poles, Bauer moulded skates, men's size 7, other men's and ladies' Sunday Afternoon Walks - WINTER'S WEEDS, 1400, J.C. Taylor skates, various sizes, men's black leather wallabees, size 7, Tae Kwon Nature Centre. Do suit, 5'3" to 5'7", 821-3921 after 1700; downhill and cross-country ski equipment to fit 5-6 year old, size 13, 821-5874 after 1800; pastel MONDAY, 84 12 03 mink stole, 8 skins, 821-1723 evenings; '78 Volkswagen Rabbit Deluxe, Worship - CATHOLIC MASS, 1710, chapel, level 5, UC. 2-door, sunroof, AM/FM stereo, certified, 745-8388 after 1800; five- piece pine bedroom suite, 823-1437; solid pine rocking horse and cradle TUESDAY, 84 12 04 for cabbage patch doll, 823-2396 after 1700; queen size mattress, whis- tling kettle, Tot-Rider car booster seats, infant seat, baby bath, Worship - CATHOLIC MASS, 1710, chapel, level 5, UC. girl's skates, size 11, boy's skates, size 9, assorted pre-schoolers' Meeting - MICROCOMPUTER CLUB, 1900, ICS212. toys, books and puzzles, 836-3485; Elan 150 cm downhill skis with Salo- Our World - WEAVERS OF ODI, 1210, UC442. mon bindings, 822-7335 after 1700; 1981 Chev Citation, 824-3064; Concert - UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH BAND, 2000, PCH. kitchen table and four chairs, 20" black and white portable TV, bird Professional Staff Association - EXECUTIVE MEETING, 1200, UC427. cage with stand, contact Louise, 8523; antique walnut/cast iron treadle CBSSC Speaker Series - SOME ASPECTS OF CETACEAN RESEARCH IN sewing machine, stand and attachments, 821-2103 after 2000. THE NORTH ATLANTIC, Paul Brodie, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, 1930, LA204. Wanted: Male or female greyhound pup or breeder, contact Mario, 2691. WEDNESDAY, 84 12 05 Worship - ANGLICAN EUCHARIST, 1210, chapel, level 5, UC; Available: Professional typing and word processing, 821-8234; IMMANUEL FELLOWSHIP, 1900, AS141; CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE CLASS, typist for term papers, letters, resumes, etc. 836-4467; typing, con- 1700, UC334. tact Lisa, 2425. Continuing Education - CREATIVITY, PROBLEM SOLVING & INNOVATION, 0900, Ext. 3064 to register. For Rent: House near Orlando, Florida, 822-2511 after 1700; ocean- Convention - CHRISTIAN FARMERS, 1800, Italian-Canadian Club, front condo, southern Florida, Jan. 5-12, 836-8085. 135 Ferguson St., Guelph, pre-registration: 837-1620. "Personals" is a free service offered by the News Bulletin for staff, THURSDAY, 84 12 06 faculty and students at the University. All items must be typed, double Worship - ANGLICAN/UNITED STUDY SESSION, 1700, UC332. spaced and submitted to the News Bulletin one week before publication. Faculty Association - E XECUTIVE MEETING, 1200, UC431. Ads are not accepted over the phone. gue h Postage Paid.ln.Cash at First Class Rates Permit 1149, Guelph, Ontario WIG 2W1

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