S-99-55 FACULTY OF SCIENCE Meeting of Faculty Tuesday, May 23, 2000 Leacock Council Room - L232 ATTENDANCE: As recorded in the Faculty Appendix Book. DOCUMENTS: S-99-43 to S-99-54 Dean Shaver called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. (1) ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Prof. GowriSankaran moved, seconded by Prof. Mark, that the Agenda be adopted. The motion carried. (2) RESOLUTION ON THE DEATH OF PROFESSOR JOHN M. ROBSON, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS 802.1 Prof. T. Mark read a formal resolution on the death of Prof. Robson (Appendix B, attached to the permanent copy of the minutes). The resolution passed unanimously. (3) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES a) Leo Yaffe Award Committee 803.1 Prof. Wolfson, Chair, Leo Yaffe Award Committee, said that the 2000 Committee consisted of Prof. L. Hendren (Computer Science), Mr. D. Kaplan (Physiology student), Prof. M. Lapointe (Geography), Prof. B. Lennox (Chemistry), Mr. A. Organek (Anatomy & Cell Biology student), Prof. J. Paquette (Earth & Planetary Sciences), Prof. A. Vincent (Biology), Prof. H. Warshawsky (Anatomy & Cell Biology) and Prof. Yau (Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences). 803.2 The nominees were Prof. D. Briedes (Microbiology & Immunology), Prof. M. Damha (Chemistry), Prof. L. Hermo (Anatomy & Cell Biology), Prof. N. Kamran (Mathematics & Statistics), Prof. R. Koestner (Psychology), Prof. P. Lasko (Biology), Prof. A. Mucci (Earth & Planetary Sciences), Prof. N. Roulet (Geography) and Prof. E. Zorychta (Pathology). 803.3 Prof. Wolfson said that after much discussion and a secret ballot, PROFESSOR LOUIS HERMO had emerged as the unambiguous choice for the nominee for the 1999-2000 Leo Yaffe Award. 803.4 Prof. Wolfson read the citation: "In 1974 Professor Louis Hermo, while still a part-time lecturer, began to develop a Limbs and Back course for B.Sc. Physical and Occupational Therapy students at McGill. In those early days he was, by all accounts an outstanding teacher and he has not let up in his enthusiasm or his talent for inspiring and educating students in the field of anatomy and cell biology. It was inevitable that one day he would be rewarded by winning the Leo Yaffe Award for excellence in undergraduate teaching. "Professor Hermo obtained his Ph.D. at McGill in 1975 and joined the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in 1977 as an Assistant Professor. He has remained at McGill since that time. Year after year his department has nominated him for this award because of his teaching in the classroom, his supervision of undergraduate research projects and his broader dedication to undergraduate affairs. "Human Anatomy is a difficult subject to teach. Visualization in three dimensions must be conveyed and students often start with a preconceived notion that they are in for a tedious time. However, Louis Hermo's teaching of Systemic Human Anatomy in the Faculty of Science, which he has done for many years, demonstrates that the subject can be made to glow. It is remarkable that his course evaluations improved last year even though they have been outstanding ever since he started teaching at McGill in the mid-seventies. The following very small selection of hundreds of quotes from his students over the years, attest to their adulation for him. Student after student refers to Dr. Hermo's fervour and enthusiasm for his teaching." "This was a fun interesting course. Dr. Hermo is a great professor who conveys both knowledge and enthusiasm. I anticipated a boring course, but Dr. Hermo changed my perceptions. He had such great energy and passion for the material that it became one of my favourite and most interesting courses." "I love this course!" "Professor Hermo converts a potentially 'dry' learning experience into a dynamic presentation of the human body, complemented with anecdotes, interesting stories and obvious passion for teaching." "Dr. Hermo is a fantastic teacher and artist." "He is always quick with a joke or ready with a personal anecdote that keeps the class attentive and laughing. He has successfully made it fun to memorize thousands of crazy names ... students are often found in his office discussing course material or hockey." "Superb class! Dr. Hermo's enthusiasm and delivery are amazing. I can see why Systemic Anatomy is one of the most popular courses at McGill." 803.5 Prof. Wolfson continued with the citation: "Professor Hermo's influence on students is not restricted to the classroom. He has supervised an astounding 46 undergraduate research project students. This supervision requires the time and attention that one would give to a graduate student and it has served as a template for those who have moved on to their own research careers. "In addition to teaching, Professor Hermo has played an important part in the administration of undergraduate affairs in the Department, thereby shaping its undergraduate programs. He has served as Chair of the Undergraduate Student Affairs Committee for many years and has been both a friend of and academic advisor for students in the Department. Professor Hermo's charity "Anatomy Bake Sale" is now legendary and exemplifies his efforts to foster effective rapport with students. His involvement in the McGill Anatomy-Cell Biology Student Society has been described as 'immense'. "While devoting much of his time to undergraduate education, Louis Hermo has also pursued an active research career specializing in the structure and functions of the Golgi apparatus and in the role of the epididymis in sperm maturation. He has supervised a large number of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. He is a true academic, who demonstrates that it is possible to care about undergraduate teaching and students as well as about research. Professor Hermo's nomination for the Leo Yaffe Award for Excellence in undergraduate teaching is richly deserved and will be acclaimed by the many students that he has supervised and taught." The resolution passed unanimously. 803.6 On behalf of the Faculty of Science, Dean Shaver congratulated Prof. Hermo. b) Sub-committee on Scholarships S-99- 45 803.7 Prof. Brown, Chair, Sub-committee on Scholarships, said that Mr. Peter Green, the Faculty's nominee for the Governor General's Medal, had actually been chosen by the University to receive the medal. Prof. Brown moved, seconded by Prof. GowriSankaran, that the report be adopted. The motion carried. (4) CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES a) Bachelor of Science S-99-46 Prof. Bell moved, seconded by Prof. GowriSankaran, that the above candidates be recommended to the Senate Steering Committee for the Bachelor of Science degree. The motion carried. Prof. GowriSankaran further moved, seconded by Prof. Brown, that the Dean be given discretionary power to make such changes in the degree list as would be necessary to prevent injustice. The motion carried. 804.1 Associate Dean Mendelson moved, seconded by Prof. GowriSankaran, that Faculty thank the Student Affairs Office and advisors for the work involved in preparing the degree list. The resolution of thanks was unanimous. b) Diploma in Environment S-99- 47 There were no students recommended for this diploma. c) Diploma in Meteorology S-99- 48 There were no students recommended for this diploma. (5) MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2000 S-99-43 Prof. Farrell moved, seconded by Prof. Harpp, that the minutes be approved. The motion carried. (6) BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES There was no business arising from the minutes. (7) ANNOUNCEMENTS - Faculty of Arts Excellence Award - Ms. Sharon Bezeau 807.1 Dean Shaver announced that Ms. Sharon Bezeau, Recorder for the Faculties of Arts and Science, was the recipient of the Faculty of Arts Excellence Award for 1999-2000. Dean Shaver read excerpts of the citation for Ms. Bezeau. "Sharon joined the Art-Science Secretariat in 1984 as an advisor and rose rapidly through the ranks, becoming Acting Recorder in 1991; two years later replacing Joan Hagerman as Recorder. This very important, demanding position that serves the University's two largest faculties requires a mastery of a broad range of technical, administrative, managerial, diplomatic and judicial skills and knowledge. In addition to Sharon's mastery of those skills she has secured the total confidence, respect and admiration of her staff and her supervisors. She has been innovative, imaginative and supportive. "Sharon's leadership is by example. In the words of one of her staff, "she will not ask anyone to do anything she is not prepared to do herself'. She is calm, considerate, collaborative and reasonable. She is protective of her staff, supportive, respectful and encouraging. She has an unusual ability to motivate her staff, to challenge them to "develop their potential" and excel in their capabilities" "Student Affairs is the nerve centre of our two faculties, a student service designed to provide advice and resolve issues, one that requires knowledge, sensitivity, sympathy, understanding, firmness and discretion. In our Student Affairs Office Sharon has created an atmosphere of cooperation, calmness and caring, of partnership and consultation, an atmosphere in which issues can be resolved humanly and justly. "For Sharon job descriptions are for other people, and "work to rule" has no place in her vocabulary. Despite her demanding position she has reached out beyond her job classification, to assume large and important faculty and University responsibilities: a member of Senate, a Sexual Harassment assessor, Chief Invigilator for Arts and Science, Project manager for the Degree Navigator. To each of these she has brought the same commitment, duty, judgement, good sense and humour that has characterised her dedicated service to our Community." 807.2 On behalf of the Faculty of Science, Dean Shaver congratulated and thanked Ms. Bezeau. - David Thomson Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision and Teaching - Prof. Lawrence Mysak 807.3 Dean Shaver announced that Prof. Lawrence Mysak, Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences, had been selected as the winner of the David Thomson Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision and Teaching. This award is given by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research. Prof. Mysak was selected from 15 nominees. Dean Shaver read the following excerpt from V.-P. Belanger's letter. "Your dossier, however, stood out. Your contribution in the building of your group was impressive, as was the job placements of your ex-students. Several students told of being introduced to their scientific community through your encouragement in meeting participation. They testified to the judicious mix of guidance and independence you provide your students, and to the ease of their interaction with you." 807.4 Dean Shaver said that the award would be presented at the beginning of the Faculty Council meeting of June 14, 2:30 p.m. at the Redpath Museum. Dean Shaver encouraged members to attend the award ceremony. 807.5 Announcements that had already been circulated to members of the Faculty are in Appendix A, attached to the permanent copy of the minutes. (8) REPORTS OF COMMITTEES (Continued) a) Committee on Student Standing S-99-44/S-99-54 Associate Dean Mendelson read the reports. b) Academic Committee S-99-49 The Academic Committee approved the following courses/program on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 and May 2, 2000: SECTION A: NEW PROGRAMS Ad hoc Program for an Individual Student: - Joint Major Program in Computer Science & Cognitive Science (AC-99-150) Prof. ThÇrien moved, seconded by Prof. Harpp, that the ad hoc program be adopted. The motion carried. SECTION B: MAJOR PROGRAM REVISIONS There were no major program revisions. SECTION C: MINOR PROGRAM REVISIONS School of Computer Science - B.Sc. Major Program in Computer Science(AC-99-152) - B.Sc. Honours Program in Computer Science(AC-99-153) Prof. ThÇrien moved, seconded by Prof. Paquette, that the above program changes be approved. The motion carried. Department of Physics - Joint Honours Program in Mathematics & Physics(AC-99-159) - Honours Program in Physics(AC-99-160) - Major Program in Physics(AC-99-161) - Faculty Program in Physics(AC-99-162) - Minor Program in Physics(AC-99-163) - Joint Major Program in Physics & Geophysics(AC-99-164) - Joint Major Program in Physics & Computer Science (AC-99-165) Prof. Barrette moved, seconded by Prof. Mark, that the above program changes be approved. The motion carried. Science for Teachers - Major Program in Two Subjects for Teachers(AC-99-167) (for Fall 2000) - Major Program in Two Subjects for Teachers(AC-99-168) (for Fall 2001) Prof. Barrette moved, seconded by Prof. Mark, that the above program changes be approved. The motion carried. Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences - Joint Major Program in Atmospheric Science & Physics (AC-99-170) - Major Program in Atmospheric Science(AC-99-171) - Honours Program in Atmospheric Science(AC-99-172) Prof. Lin moved, seconded by Prof. Damha, that the above program changes be approved. The motion carried. Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences - Major Program in Earth & Planetary Sciences(AC-99-154) - Honours Program in Earth Sciences(AC-99-155) - Honours Program in Planetary Sciences(AC-99-156) Prof. Mucci moved, seconded by Prof. Paquette, that the above program changes be approved. The motion carried. SECTION D: NEW COURSES Department of Mathematics & Statistics 189-685D Statistical Consulting(AC-99-151) 4 credits Prof. GowriSankaran moved, seconded by Prof. Wolfson, that the course be adopted. The motion carried. Department of Physics 198-257A Experimental Methods I(AC-99-157) 3 credits 198-258B Experimental Methods II(AC-99-158) 3 credits Prof. Barrette moved, seconded by Prof. Mark, that the courses be adopted. The motion carried. SECTION E: MAJOR COURSE REVISIONS There were no major course revisions. SECTION F: Minor Course Revisions & Other (For Information Only) - Minor Course Changes(AC-99-149) - Minor Course Changes(AC-99-175) - Minor Concentration in Science for Arts Students(AC-99- 166) - School of Computer Science Diploma in Information Technology(AC-99-16[REV]) (Correction of Error in Title) SECTION G: Other - Working Group on Credit Weight/Workload for Laboratory Courses (AC-99-173) 808.1 Associate Dean Mendelson introduced the above document. Associate Dean Mendelson moved, seconded by Prof. Mark, that Proposal #1 (Document AC-99-173) be adopted. 808.2 Among the points raised were the suggestion that students be surveyed; that project courses be exempt from the proposal; the question of whether the policy should be printed in the Calendar, and, if so, the precise wording of the Calendar entry; and that departments should be given sufficient time to modify their courses before printing the policy in the Calendar. 808.3 The mover and the seconder agreed to withdraw the motion. The Academic Committee will further consider the issue, taking into account the above points. e) Other i) Ad hoc Graduate Studies Committee - Prof. B. Lennox 808.4 Prof. Lennox said that a comprehensive survey of departments had been carried out, and a draft report had been circulated to the committee, which would meet to produce a final report. ii) Committee on Materials Science S-99-53 808.5 Prof. Lennox, reporting on behalf of Prof. GrÅtter, Chair, Committee on Materials Science, highlighted the main points of Document S-99-53. iii) Constitution Review Committee - Associate Dean Mendelson 808.6 Associate Dean Mendelson said that the Notice of Motion for the changes to the Constitution would be presented at the September, 2000, meeting of Faculty, and the changes voted on at the October, 2000, meeting. (9) DEAN'S BUSINESS There was no Dean's business. (10) MEMBERS' QUESTION PERIOD There were no questions. (11) REPORT ON ACTIONS OF SENATE SENATE MEETING OF APRIL 5, 2000 - REPORT SUBMITTED BY PROF. A. BAKER: I. a) Resolution on the death of Dr. Henry Kravitz The resolution was presented by Dean Fuks. II. Part "A" - Questions and Motions by Members a) Question and Motion re: budget considerations for 2000/2001 Mr. DÇry asked "Why has Senate, as of its April 5th, 2000 meeting, not yet been presented with some budget considerations for the upcoming financial year (2000/2001) at McGill University?" Vice Principal Yalovsky stated that the University would only report when reasonable financial data was received from QuÇbec. Mr. DÇry, seconded by Mr. Sim, proposed the following motion: Be it resolved that Senate requests that the Principal present, on an annual basis, at least one interim report on the status of the University's budget at least three months prior to the final presentation of the budget to Senate. It was argued that it was not the constitutional prerogative of the Senate to pass such a motion. The motion failed. Part "B" - Motions and Reports from Organs of University Government a) Ombudsperson for Students Annual Report 1998-1999 The ombudsperson (Professor Carol Cumming Speirs) reported that the office had been active and effective this year. She dealt with 312 cases compared with 271 from last year. Much of the report dealt with alleged lack of financial and other support for the office. While the tone of the discussion was generally supportive of the ombudsperson it was suggested that the Senate was not the appropriate forum for discussing budgetary matters. b) Report of the Senate Nominating Committee Advisory committees for the appointment of Deans of Medicine, Agriculture and Environmental Science and Religious studies were approved. The Joint Senate-Board Committee on Equity was approved. The University Appeals Committee was approved. c) Policy on Intellectual Property Senate sat as a Committee of the Whole to discuss this issue. The discussion was complex and technical and is documented more fully in Appendix A of the minutes of the meeting [http://www.mcgill.ca/Secretariat/Senate/Minutes/05-04- 00.html]. The general issue of transfer of rights and ownership between the University and the inventor received most discussion. Although some progress was made there was no consensus so it was moved by Professor Shore: That the Policy on Intellectual Property be returned to the Agenda of Senate at its meeting of May 10, and that Senate request of the Board of Governors that the Policy on Software, scheduled to lapse on May 8, 2000, be extended to allow for this further discussion. This motion was approved. d) Confidential Report of the Committee on the Rights of Senate The discussion was confidential and dealt with a breach of confidentiality of proceedings concerning recommendations for honorary degrees. Several motions were approved for circulation. These motions included a call for more security for confidential discussions, a request that procedures for recommending honorary degrees be reviewed and a suggestion that senators sign a letter agreeing to confidentiality. Senate Meeting of April 19, 2000 - Report by Prof. G. Brown: The Principal set the tone for this meeting by announcing that he had laryngitis and that he intended to leave the meeting early for a Passover celebration. He then stated that the Vice-Principal Academic could not be present at the meeting because he was in Quebec City at a discussion with the Ministry of Education regarding the funding formula. Although this suggested the meeting might be a short one, this did not prove to be the case. The meeting began with a question to the Vice-Principal Finance on the accessibility to disabled persons of 680 Sherbrooke Street West. This is the office tower that houses the Centre for Continuing Education, the language Departments, and Human Resources. Under the terms of the agreement by which McGill purchased this building, the University was required to build a separate entrance for University use. In the area of the second entrance access, elevators do not descend to the ground floor and this obviously poses a problem for disabled persons. In principle, disabled persons who enter the building through the McGill entrance can obtain access to ground floor elevators by means of access cards, but there have been difficulties in implementing this plan, especially for those who enter the building on a non-regular basis, and in off-hours. This issue was originally raised at the March 22 meeting of Senate, and the Vice-Principal was being asked to comment on the progress that had been made since that time. The V-P stated that access cards had been issued to individuals in need of them, and that new signage is being installed that will include information for access by disabled persons. The security guard will provide temporary access cards to those in need of them, and an automatic door opener is in place and should now be fully operational. This in fact, did not represent a lot of progress since March 22, but it should be pointed out that McGill is not the sole owner of this building and the resolution of these problems involves negotiations with the other owner. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole, with Professor Farrell in chair, for a discussion of the 2000-2001 Budget. This topic requires some introduction. The University Budget that was presented in May 1999 forecasted a $5.4 million deficit for fiscal 1999-2000. As a result of a number of factors that were out of the University's control, the operating deficit rose to $10 million during the course of the year. In March, the government announced that it was providing $100 million in one time temporary funding to the University network, earmarked for deficit reduction. The government also stated that it would be distributing $30 million to the network as a temporary correction for the current year budget. For McGill these sums amounted to a one-time contribution $14.3 million for deficit reduction and a one-time correction of $4.3 million. The University decided to spend some of this new money on "structural deficits" that have accumulated because of inadequate funding over the past years. This means that some of the money is being spent on renovations to classrooms, libraries and so on. The result of all this is that the operating deficit for 1999-2000 is now forecast to be slightly over $ one million. The Government has also announced that it will be reinvesting in the Education and Youth sectors with $600 million going to Universities over the next three years. $120 million would be allocated in 2000-2001, $180 million in 2001-2002 and 300 million in 2002-2003; the first two of these installments would be one-time adjustments, and only the last of these would be incorporated into the base funding of the universities. How this is to be allocated among the different universities of the province will depend on the new allocation formula, which is currently under discussion. Thus funding from the government will increase in the coming year, but it is difficult to predict by just how much it will increase. The current guess is that McGill will benefit by at most $10 million from this temporary new funding. This is the amount that has been incorporated into the University's budget proposal for 2000-2001. The Principal began the discussion of this year's budget by stating that we are again proposing to run a deficit of over $5 million, but that the Board will be expecting a $4 million surplus because of the new monies that are expected to come in. The Principal's justification is that the need to reinvest is urgent, and that by running a deficit we will simply be spending the following year's one-time investment. It should be kept in mind that the government's planned future spending is based on the premise of a continued healthy economy, and is not guaranteed. New expenditures for 2000-2001 in the budget total $22.4 million. $2.5 million is budgeted for academic renewal, and $8.7 million is for increased compensation to academic and support staff. This latter figure reflects the University's stated aim of raising compensation levels for academic staff to the mean of the group of 10 research intensive Canadian universities. The Principal stated that the V-P Academic will determine where new positions will go; it should not be assumed that the empty slots created when someone leaves the University will remain in the unit where they are created. The question of whether compensation increases are being contemplated for non- tenure track staff was deferred until the next meeting of Senate when the V-P Academic could be present. The remaining planned new expenditures are spread over 11 categories, and, with one exception, range from $300,000 to $1.4 million. The one exception is information technology infrastructure, for which $3 million is budgeted. The only expenditure item that solicited any appreciable discussion was the library budget. Here $600,000 will be invested in the serials collection and approximately $500,000 will be allocated to reinvestment - by this they mean maintaining the collection and spending according to recommendations made by a Task Force. Two of the sources of new revenue generated discussion. The most significant of these was a proposed administrative charge to students of $150 per 30 credits. Several student senators spoke to this, with a request that there be transparency on how this money will be spent. The Principal responded by saying that it is not easy to define this with absolute precision. V-P Pennycook did make an attempt to indicate some of the ways in which this money will be spent: the upgrading of the network and teaching labs were among the categories cited. The Principal stated that he did not know if the $150 fee would continue to be imposed in subsequent years when these one-time expenses were no longer part of the budget. It was pointed out that the PGSS has passed a resolution against this proposed administrative charge. The second source of new revenue that generated discussion was "the partial deregulation of international undergraduate students". This refers to the intention of the administration to not request the Quebec government to subsidize newly registered international undergraduate students. As Professor de Takacsy pointed out, under the current arrangement, international students have been costing McGill more than we receive. By not requesting the subsidy from Quebec, the university will actually be saving money. The Senate rose from the Committee of the Whole. Professor de Takacsy then presented a Report of the Academic Policy and Planning Committee. Under new programs, language acquisition options for Ph.D. programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Linguistics, Psychology and Second Language Education were approved. Professor de Takacsy also presented a series of Guidelines for Academic Units on Postdoctoral Education. A sub-committee on Postdoctoral Guidelines developed these, and the intention is to normalize the status of postdoctoral fellows in the University. Several of the key features of the guidelines are: 1. Postdocs must be registered annually with the University. 2. Postdoctoral status will be accorded only to those individuals who have been awarded the Ph.D. degree within five years of registration. 3. Individuals registered as postdocs must be assured of financial support equivalent to at least 90% of the lesser of the federal or provincial research council fellowship pertinent to their discipline. 4. A Memorandum of Agreement for each postdoc should be drawn up at the outset of the appointment and should be signed by the postdoc, the supervisor and the Department Head or delegate. 5. Postdocs have the same rights and responsibilities as students. After a lengthy discussion the guidelines were adopted, without substantial modification. A report from the Board of Governors was received. Included in this report were proposed amendments to the Statutes, on which the Board was requesting the Senate's comments. There was considerable discussion as to whether it was appropriate to consider these amendments, since they had not yet been seen by the full Board. During this discussion the number of Senators present began to diminish. The Principal himself had left some time earlier. Eventually quorum was called and the meeting ended for lack of quorum. Senate Meeting of May 10, 2000 - Report by Prof. N. de Takacsy: Obituaries Resolutions were adopted on the death of Professors Louis Arcand and Barr Newman. Questions and Motions V.-P. Vinet stated that the new budget allocation for academic salaries was for members of the full time academic staff, and was not aimed at sessionals. A motion to ask Senate Nominating Committee to look into the matter of Senate representation for postdocs failed. Senate returned to consideration of a report from the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors which asked for Senate's advice regarding certain proposed changes to the Statutes. Senate recommended approval of a small change to 6.1.1 but decided that the changes proposed to Article 7.2 (regarding the composition of faculties) was not too ambiguous for Senate to assess, and that the changes to Article 13.2.2 (dealing with rules for votes on proposals for honorary degrees) could not be dealt with until the Senate Committee on Honorary Degrees had submitted its report on the matter. Agenda Discussion of the IP policy was deferred to a special meeting of Senate on Thursday, May 18. Report of the Nominating Committee Senate representatives were appointed to 17 statutory selection committees. Dik Harris was named to the Advisory Committee for the Selection of a Dean of Students, with Enrica Quaroni as alternate. Andrew Large was named to the University Appeals Committee, but one vacancy still remains. The membership of the Committee on Physical Development was amended to include one representative of the administrative and support staff. APPC Report The Graduate Certificate in E-Commerce was approved. The establishment of the McGill Centre for Bioinformatics was approved after many questions regarding its funding, housing, and organization. Report of the Sexual Harassment Office The office dealt with three formal complaints and 10 informal complaints. In each of the three formal complaints, the complainant was a female student and the respondent was male professor. One formal complaint led to disciplinary action, one to exoneration and one to several recommendations short of disciplinary action. The Office offered several seminars and workshops. (12) RESULTS OF SCIENCE ELECTION FOR SENATE S-99-50 812.1 As in Document S-99-50, the three new Science Senators are Prof. Malcolm Baines (Microbiology & Immunology), Prof. Patrick Farrell (Chemistry) and Prof. Georg Schmidt (Mathematics & Statistics). (13) SCHEDULE OF MEETING DATES S-99-51 813.1 Dean Shaver pointed out that the schedule of meeting dates was available. (14) OTHER BUSINESS - Examination Statistics S-99-52 814.1 Associate Dean Mendelson drew members' attention to the tabled document concerning examination statistics. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.