Graduate Council – Minutes
East Tennessee State University
August 27, 2012 1:15pm
President’s Conference Room – Dossett Hall 206
Present: Dr. Karin Bartoszuk, Dr. Jeffrey Beck, Ms. Queen H.
Brown, Dr. Russell Brown, Dr. Stacy Brown, Dr. Scott Champney, Dr. Eric Glover,
Dr. Marsh Grube, Dr. Donald Hoover, Dr. Marie Jones, Ms. Billie Lancaster, Dr.
Cecilia McIntosh, Dr. Martha Pointer, Dr. Kathleen Rayman, Dr. Lori Marks, Dr.
Marie Tedesco
Absent: Ms. Maria Costa, Dr. William R. Duncan, Dr.
Emmett Essin, Ms. LaDonna Hutchins,
Dr. Jeff Knisley, Dr. Rob
Pack, Ms. Colleen Scott, Dr. Ester Verhovsek, Mr. Logan Vess,
Dr. Flo Weierbach
Guests: Dr. Henry Antkiewicz, Dr. Norma Hogan, Dr.
Jay Franklin, Ms. Kristi Williams
Introductions and welcome to new members:
The new and current graduate
council members were introduced and stated their title and department and
college they are representing. The new members are Dr. Flo Weierbach and Dr.
Rob Pack. Ms. Kristi Williams is the new
degree audit specialist in the Registrar’s office.
Approval of June 2012 Minutes:
The June 25, 2012 minutes
were approved without correction.
Curriculum
Subcommittee report –
Dr. Martha Pointer:
Each
of the proposals below was considered using the following characteristics as an
element of the appropriateness of the proposal:
Appropriate credit hour assignment
Appropriate discipline-specific best practices
Appropriate purpose and goals of the proposal
Appropriate intellectual/learning outcomes
Appropriate content and topics
Appropriate major assignments
Appropriate class level
Appropriate course type
Appropriate course delivery method
Conflict with other courses or programs
Articulation and transferability of credit to other institutions
Establish
five new concentrations in the M.Ed. in Secondary Education and revise the
course requirements for the existing degree and the existing concentration in
Classroom Technology. This will formalize existing advising tracks,
provide transcript notation of specialty/focus area, and encourage those
seeking add-on endorsements to complete an appropriate master’s degree thus
contributing to the degree attainment of residents in our service area.
The subcommittee recommended approval with the
following changes:
A. Add
the word “offer” in the first bullet on page 4.
B. Remove
the “s” from “schools” in the second bullet on page 5.
C. Re-word the first paragraph under
the three bullets on page 5 to read something like “students who already are
completing….”
D. Add the words “or upon approval” to
the Intended implementation date on page 7.
E. Remove
the word “so” from, the last line of part two on page 8.
F. Migrate
to new TBR forms and add missing sections. (consult
with Dr. Grube)
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
New Course Proposal – ANTH 4047/5047, Paleolithic Archaeology
This course covers material, study of the Paleolithic human record, not covered in any other
departmental courses at ETSU.
The subcommittee recommended approval with the
following changes:
A. Re-word the first part of the
Rationale for Proposal on the Snapshot to read something like “Human history
makes up less than 1% of human record.
Therefore, most of what is recorded is only available through archeological
studies.”
B. In the Purpose and Goals section,
change “of” to “for” in the first sentence.
C. In the Major Course Topics, add a
period to the end of the list.
D. In the Major Assignments, add an “ed” to “peer review.”
Also, add the word “other” before “Internet” in the last sentence of
that topic.
E. In the “Other Information,” add a
statement regarding academic misconduct.
The statement may read something like the following:
“ETSU
is committed to developing the intellect and moral character of its students.
To that end, all instances of plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic
misconduct shall be punished in accord with Tennessee Board of Regents Policy.
Any knowledge of conduct of this nature should be reported to the proper authorities.
Not reporting instances of academic misconduct represents a fundamental break
with honor code policy, and although this offense is not punishable, reflects a
callous disregard for yourself, your classmates, and your professors. Penalties
for academic misconduct will vary with the seriousness of the offense and may
include, but are not limited to: a grade of F on the work in question, a grade
of F for the course, reprimand, probation, suspension, and expulsion. For a
second academic misconduct offense, the penalty is permanent expulsion. (ETSU Syllabus Attachment.)”
Action taken by council: approved with recommended changes
New Course Proposal – HIST/PSCI 4197/5197, China
Summer Abroad
In
keeping with ETSU’s international focus, this new course offers students to
spend a month of intense study in China.
The
subcommittee recommended approval with the following changes:
A. In the Purpose and Goals section,
reword the first bullet to read something like “…China into students’ majors,
minors, or intellectual interests….”
B. Remove one of the periods after
“FINAL TEST” in the Major Assignments section.
C. Add a space between “2” and “pages”
in the Grade Assignment section, the fourth part.
D. Add the information for a grade of
“F” to the Grading Scale.
E. In the Other Information, add
something like the following:
“ETSU
is committed to developing the intellect and moral character of its students.
To that end, all instances of plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic
misconduct shall be punished in accord with Tennessee Board of Regents Policy.
Any knowledge of conduct of this nature should be reported to the proper
authorities. Not reporting instances of academic misconduct represents a
fundamental break with honor code policy, and although this offense is not
punishable, reflects a callous disregard for yourself, your classmates, and
your professors. Penalties for academic misconduct will vary with the
seriousness of the offense and may include, but are not limited to: a grade of
F on the work in question, a grade of F for the course, reprimand, probation, suspension,
and expulsion. For a second academic misconduct offense, the penalty is
permanent expulsion. (ETSU Syllabus Attachment.)”
Action taken by council: approved with recommended changes
New Course Proposal – MATH 5750, Survival Analysis
This
new course contains information not found in other courses and offers content
that can be used in multiple disciplines.
The
subcommittee recommended approval with the following changes:
A. In
the Staffing section of the Snapshot, insert the name of the professor who will
teach the course.
B. In
the Purpose and Goals section, re-word the second sentence of the second
paragraph to read something like “Specific goals include: Recognition of when
…. Identification of
different types…” etc.
C. In
the Other Information section, add a statement about academic misconduct
similar to the following:
“ETSU
is committed to developing the intellect and moral character of its students.
To that end, all instances of plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic
misconduct shall be punished in accord with Tennessee Board of Regents Policy.
Any knowledge of conduct of this nature should be reported to the proper
authorities. Not reporting instances of academic misconduct represents a
fundamental break with honor code policy, and although this offense is not
punishable, reflects a callous disregard for yourself, your classmates, and
your professors. Penalties for academic misconduct will vary with the
seriousness of the offense and may include, but are not limited to: a grade of
F on the work in question, a grade of F for the course, reprimand, probation,
suspension, and expulsion. For a second academic misconduct offense, the
penalty is permanent expulsion. (ETSU Syllabus Attachment.)”
Action taken by council: tabled
Non-Substantive
Curriculum Change – Psychology, Clinical Psychology Concentration,
M.A/Ph.D.
This
change is in response to concerns or questions about the master’s level
component of the program of study that were expressed by the APA accreditation
committee.
The
subcommittee recommended approval with the following changes:
A. In
the Rationale For Proposal, eliminate the last part of
the last sentence regarding the change in credit hours.
B. In
the Staffing section, insert “NA.”
C. Correct
title (and internal content of proposal where applicable) to clarify that this
is referring to the clinical psychology concentration within the MA/PhD
psychology program.
Action taken by council: approved with recommended changes
New Course Proposal – GRAD 4017/5017, Responsible
Conduct of Research
This
course is in response to Federal grant funding agencies requiring that students
receive training related to the responsible conduct of research. Rationale for
offering as an XX7 course was shared and approved.
The
subcommittee recommends approval with the following changes:
A. Correct the spelling of “enrollment”
in the Course Description.
B. Correct the point ranges in the
Grading Scale.
C. Capitalize “Guide” in the first
Required Textbook(s).
D. In
Other Information, include a statement regarding academic misconduct similar to
the following:
“ETSU
is committed to developing the intellect and moral character of its students.
To that end, all instances of plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic
misconduct shall be punished in accord with Tennessee Board of Regents Policy.
Any knowledge of conduct of this nature should be reported to the proper
authorities. Not reporting instances of academic misconduct represents a
fundamental break with honor code policy, and although this offense is not
punishable, reflects a callous disregard for yourself, your classmates, and
your professors. Penalties for academic misconduct will vary with the
seriousness of the offense and may include, but are not limited to: a grade of
F on the work in question, a grade of F for the course, reprimand, probation,
suspension, and expulsion. For a second academic misconduct offense, the
penalty is permanent expulsion. (ETSU Syllabus Attachment.)”
Action taken by council: approved with recommended changes
New Course Proposal – GRAD 7850, Mentoring Student
Research
This
course provides an opportunity for faculty members to develop and/or improve
mentoring skills.
The
subcommittee recommended approval with the following change:
A. In
Other Information, insert a statement on academic misconduct similar to the
following:
“ETSU is committed to developing the intellect and
moral character of its students. To that end, all instances of plagiarism,
cheating, and other forms of academic misconduct shall be punished in accord
with Tennessee Board of Regents Policy. Any knowledge of conduct of this nature
should be reported to the proper authorities. Not reporting instances of
academic misconduct represents a fundamental break with honor code policy, and
although this offense is not punishable, reflects a callous disregard for
yourself, your classmates, and your professors. Penalties for academic
misconduct will vary with the seriousness of the offense and may include, but
are not limited to: a grade of F on the work in question, a grade of F for the
course, reprimand, probation, suspension, and expulsion. For a second academic
misconduct offense, the penalty is permanent expulsion. (ETSU
Syllabus Attachment.)”
Action taken by council: approved with recommended change
Graduate Faculty Subcommittee report and
recommendations – Dr. Tedesco.
Graduate Faculty Subcommittee Report
August 2012
New Appointments:
Applicant Dept. Recommendation
1.
Bond,
Cherie Pharm. Member
2.
Hong,
Huili CUAI Member
3.
Johnson,
Marie Audiology/Spch.
Path. Affiliate
4.
Lyons,
Reneé CUAI Affiliate
5.
Moran,
Reneé CUAI Affiliate
6.
Peterson,
Jonathan Health
Sciences Member
7.
Reath,
Kelly SOWK Member
Action taken by council: approved
Reappointments:
Applicant Dept. Present Status Recommendation
1.
Baisden,
Ronald Biom.
Sci. Member Member
2.
Baryla,
Edward Econ. & Finance Member Member
3.
Brown,
Stacy Pharm. Affiliate Member
4.
Dixon,
Wallace Psychology. Member Senior
5.
Ecay, Tom Biom. Sci. Full Member
6.
Glover,
Eric ELPA Associate Senior
7.
Hemphill,
William Eng.
Tech. Affiliate Member
8.
Hipple,
Frederick Econ. & Finance Associate Member
9.
Jiang,
Yu Lin Chemistry Full Affiliate*
10.
Jones,
Jodi Psychology Associate Member
11.
Karsai,
Istvan Biol.
Sciences Associate Member
12.
Kridler,
Jamie HDAL Full Senior
13.
Moore,
Tom MGMT/MKTG Associate Member
14.
Powers,
C. Laraine Health
Sciences Interim Member
15.
Rhoton,
Jack CUAI Member Senior
16.
Rice,
Judy Grad.
Prog. Nurse Not
indicated Affiliate
17.
Saucemen, Fred APST Affiliate Affiliate
18.
Stewart-Glen Grad. Prog. Nurse Temporary Affiliate
19.
Stidham,
April Grad.
Prog. Nurse Not
indicated Affiliate
20.
Stone,
William Pediatrics Full Senior
21.
Van
Hook, Patricia Grad.
Prog. Nurse Associate Member
22.
Wallace,
Chris CSCI Interim Member
23.
Williams,
Stacy Psychology Full Member
24.
Wondergem, Robert Biom. Sciences Full Senior
25.
Yin,
Deling Int.
Medicine Full Senior
26.
Zhao,
Ningfen CHEM Associate Member
*Chair indicated that 2012-13 will be
the applicant’s last year at ETSU and that, as such, affiliate was the
appropriate level to recommend.
Action taken by council: approved
Old Business:
Dr. McIntosh summarized the set up for Thesis/Dissertation Boot Camp,
offered through the Office of Professional Development (Darla, Dye, Director). The
location of the Boot Camp is ETSU Sherrod Library and the cost is $125 for four
sessions with lunch provided. The first
session begins September 7 and 8 with Dr. Marie Jones. The other dates scheduled are September 21-22,
October 5-6, and November 2-3. Several
optional mini-workshops are being held throughout. Ms. Emily Redd, Editorial Assistant/ETD, will
be accessible for questions/answers. Rob Russell is organizing optional
sessions with writing tutors for an extra fee of $15.00. Friday sessions are 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
and Saturday sessions are from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. with an option to stay
until 10:00 p.m. Presently, the boot
camp has seventeen registered. There will be a reception held at the end of
the boot camp and Dr. McIntosh will present a progress report to the council.
Dr. Bartoszuk informed the council that six students were awarded
thesis/dissertation scholarships for the Fall 2012
term.
New Business:
Dr. Beck reported on a GRE prep class that is a result of collaboration
between the School of Graduate Studies and the Office of Professional
Development in the School of Continuing Studies. The one day workshop is open to undergraduate
and graduate students with a cost of $55.00.
It will be held in the Math Cave in Gilbreath Hall
that has a 40-seat capacity. The
workshop is scheduled for September 20, 2012 and presently eleven students have
signed up. The professors conducting
the workshop will be Mr. Robert Russell (verbal section) and Dr. Robert Gardner
(quantitative section). There will be a
summary report given after the GRE workshop.
Dr. McIntosh reported on the annual Graduate coordinator meeting that was
held at the Valley Brook Complex.
Approximately 90% of the coordinators were in attendance. First, there was a meet and greet continent
breakfast along with introduction of the new Graduate Studies staff. Dr. Marie Jones presented information on the
library services and this was followed by a breakout session for the program
specialists and the graduate coordinators.
The complex was perfect for the breakout sessions because each
specialist had a separate enclosed room to present updates and policy regarding
admissions, application referrals, new forms, probation, graduation, and late
admissions. The second part of the
meeting presented updates on recruitment, student services, programs, policies,
awards, new programs, SACS accreditation, enrollment, and the new electronic
letters recommendation system. Dr. Bill
Kirkwood reported on the QEP plan and the opportunity for graduate programs to
participate. Also, Ms. Rebecca Loyd,
Online Graduate Student Liaison, advised on the Graduate Studies new online
graduate support system. The meeting
ended at noon for a working lunch provided by Aramark. Feedback on both the site and the content
were strongly favorable.
Dr. Beck and Dr. Bartoszuk reported a record attendance of over 350 students
at the New Student Orientation held at the D. P. Culp Center auditorium. Mr. Larry Smith was on hand to take pictures
of the historic event. Additionally, Dr.
Bach and Dr. Bishop gave welcome remarks.
The orientation was concise and informative regarding legal issues,
grants, GPSA, library services, financial services, financial aid, research and
sponsored programs, and academic policies.
There were presenters from the various offices previously
mentioned. A reception catered by
Aramark followed for socializing. Ms.
Rebecca Loyd, Online Graduate Student Liaison, coordinated with Dr. David
Currie from ATS to stream the orientation for distance students.
Dr. McIntosh reported on early indications of a record graduate student
enrollment for Fall 2012. Currently, the Graduate
Studies has enrollment of 2200 plus graduate students. Dr. McIntosh thanked
everyone for their support and participation in this success and promised to
share more specific information after final enrollment is certified and after she
has the opportunity to analyze which initiatives may have had a positive
impact.
Dr. Bartoszuk stated that the School of Graduate Studies will release a
new magazine designed by the New Media Studio which features graduate student
research at ETSU and recent graduates.
The title of the magazine is the Illuminated. The editorial staff
consists of Mariam Ayad, Professional Communication,
Jerome Morrison, New Media Studio, and Dr. Bartoszuk as editor. The magazine will be featured in print form
and online access for fall, spring and summer semesters. Already there is a list of departments,
student, and others requesting to be featured in the next issue of the Illuminated
magazine.
Other:
The Sherrod library has expanded their weekly hours to 2:00 a.m.
however; there will be no library staff and no weekend expansion of hours. Campus security will be available.
Ms. Billie Lancaster introduced Ms. Kristie Williams as the new DegreeWorks Coordinator.
Ms. Williams summarized her job function and she is presently running a
demo and focus group this week before beginning the DegreeWorks
program initiative. Training will be
provided.
Adjournment:
There was no further business to conduct. Therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 2: 15
p.m.