Oakland University Senate

6th Meeting
March 14, 1972

MINUTES

PRESENT: A quorum
ABSENT: Ms. Tripp, Ms. White;  Messrs. Barthel, Beardman, Bertocci, Brieger, Coon, Dovaras, Gaylor, Hough, Kent, Light, Marz, Mittra, O'Dowd, Riley, Shantz, Sturner, Susskind, Tagore, Woodard, Dahlmann

Meeting was called to order by Mr. Obear in the absence of Mr. O'Dowd at 3:35 P.M.

A. OLD BUSINESS

* 1. THAT THE SENATE APPROVE THE PROPOSED MASTER OF ARTS PROGRAM IN COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE.

Mr. McKay spoke for the Planning Commission, and Mr. Sturner sent comments through an emissary, both to the effect that they had not fully reviewed the proposal, but were unwilling to delay it further for an ex post facto review. Both expressed generally favorable impressions of the program.

MOTION ADOPTED.

2. The lengthy motion from APC to summarize graduation requirements was then considered.

a. The Heubel amendment (to strike item vii) was adopted.

b. The Russell amendment (to substitute "50%" for "60%'' in item viii) was defeated.

Mr. Hetenyi, seconded by Hr. Haskell, moved to strike the last sentence of item viii.

Mr. Davis consulted the Registrar, and reported that no one in that office was aware of the limitation specified by the last sentence in viii, that it had not been enforced in at least five years, and that it would be impossible to enforce without extensive clarification. A lively and lengthy discussion ensued, ranging from substantive debate on the issue to numerous aspects of parliamentary procedure. Meanwhile, the membership gradually vanished into the night. In the midst of a discussion as to whether or not a quorum was present, Mr. Tomboulian called for adjournment, and the meeting promptly adjourned at 5:40 P.M.

Submitted by: James E. Davis, Secretary
University Senate

*Motions and amendments adopted at this meeting.