Graduate Council Agenda
Sept. 24, 2007 1:15pm
Presidents Conference Room Burgin Dossett
Hall
Attending: Dr. David A. Arnall,
Dr. Stacy D. Brown, Dr. Scott W. Champney,
Dr. Wallace E. Dixon, Dr. F. Wayne Gillespie, Ms. LaDonna Hutchins, Dr.
Donald Hoover,
Ms. Billie Lancaster, Dr. Jo-Ann S. Marrs, Dr. Cecilia McIntosh, Dr.
Martha E. Pointer,
Dr. Jeffrey Powers-Beck, Ms. Jenny Reed, Dr. Jasmine Renner, Dr. Robert
E. Sawyer,
Dr. Phillip R. Scheuerman, Dr. Marie Tedesco, Dr. Paul Trogen, Ms.
Queen Brown
Absent: Ms. Maria D. Costa, Dr.
Mark E. Ellis, Dr. Helene K. Halvorson (excused),
Ms. Chantelle Vernon, Ms. Mary Ellen Musick,
Dr. Michael Woodruff
A.
Introduction
of members and welcome to new members
I.
II.
Graduate
Student Representatives: Ms. Chantelle Vernon (MPH),
Ms. Jenny Reed (MAT)
B.
Approval of April
Minutes Minutes were approved.
C.
Approval of
May Minutes Minutes were approved.
D.
Curriculum Sub-Committee
Dr. Martha Pointer
I. APST
5690, Documenting Community Traditions New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends
approval, with the changes noted, of this new cross-disciplinary course as an
addition to the courses available to students in the areas of Appalachian
Studies, English, and Sociology and Anthropology.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
II.
SPCH 5380,
Sexual Health Communication New course proposal
The subcommittee recommends the approval, with the changes noted, of this new graduate-only course to reduce dependence upon 4XX7/5XX7 courses in the area.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
III.
CDIS 5017,
Speech and Hearing Science I Substantial Course Modification
The subcommittee recommends
approval, with the changes noted, of the modifications in the course that
reflect changes in the primary focus of the course.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
IV.
Non-Substantive
Curriculum Change in Educational Leadership (Two proposals)
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted changes, of the deletion of a combined law and finance course and the addition of a course in each of the areas.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
V.
TBR
proposal: Consolidation of MA (with one concentration) and the MEd (with two concentrations) into the MA with three
concentrations (with 3 new course proposals and one course modification)
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted changes, of the consolidation of the three concentrations under one degree to streamline the masters-level offerings in Early Childhood Education.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
VI.
ECED 5580,
Student Teaching and Seminar in Early Childhood Education Substantial Course
Modification
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted change, of the course modifications that will increase the number of hours for student teaching credit from six to nine in accordance with accrediting body guidelines.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
VII.
ECED 5325,
Constructivist Programs for Young Children New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted changes, of the new course for compliance with revised standards for Early Childhood Education.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
VIII. ECED
5417, Curriculum Development for Young Children New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted changes, of the new course which will help align the program with the revised standards for Early Childhood Education:
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
IX.
ECED 5167,
Constructivist Approach to Science and Math for Young Children New Course
Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted changes, of the new course which will help align the program with the revised standards for Early Childhood Education:
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
X.
Revise Admission
Standards for Master of Business Administration
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted changes, of the additional admission standards for the MBA program to accommodate the different requirements for the accelerated MBA:
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
XI.
AMBA 5141, Data
Analysis and Modeling New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted change, of this course for use in the accelerated version of the MBA.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
XII.
AMBA 5151,
Accounting Information for Decision Making New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted change, of this course for use in the accelerated version of the MBA.
Action taken by council: approved with recommended changes
XIII. AMBA
5181, Economics for Managers New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted change, of the course for use in the accelerated version of the MBA.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
XIV. AMBA
5211, Operations and Technologies Strategies New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted change, of the course for use in the accelerated version of the MBA.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
XV.
AMBA 5221,
Global Business New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted change below, of the course for use in the accelerated version of the MBA.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
XVI.
AMBA 5231,
Strategic Leadership New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted change, of the course for use in the accelerated version of the MBA.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
XVII. AMBA
5401, Market Strategy New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted change, of the course for use in the accelerated version of the MBA.
Action taken by council: approved with recommended changes
XVIII. AMBA
5431, Applied Corporate Finance New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted change, of the course for use in the accelerated version of the MBA.
Action
taken by council: approved with
recommended changes
XIX.
AMBA 5501,
Strategic Management Process New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted change, of the course for use in the accelerated version of the MBA.
Action taken by council: approved with recommended changes
XX. AMBA
5801, Strategic Experience New Course Proposal
The subcommittee recommends approval, with the noted change, of the course for use in the accelerated version of the MBA.
Action taken by council: approved with recommended changes
E.
Graduate
Faculty Sub-Committee Dr. Wally Dixon
I.
New Applicants for Graduate Faculty Status
recommendations of subcommittee
Name Current Recommended Remarks
Baylor, Tim Interim Public Health
Beeler, Robert Associate Mathematics
Burrow, Troy Interim ENVH
Epps, Susan Associate Physical Therapy
Han, Keunsu Associate KLSS
Oliveira, Carrie Associate Communication
Onyango, Edward Associate Health Sciences
Pittarese, Anthony Associate CIS
Slawson, Deborah Associate FACS
White, Larry Full Econ, Finan, Geog,
Wycoff, Randy Full Public & Allied Health
Zhang, Chunhua Associate Econ, Finan,
Geog,
Zucker, Ronald Associate CIS
Action
taken by council: approved
II.
Re-applications for Graduate Faculty Status
recommendations of subcommittee
Name Current Recommended Remarks
Argrawal, Alok Associate Full Pharmacology
Behringer, Bruce Interim Interim Public Health
Bettis, Glenn Associate Associate Ed. Leadership
Countermine, Terry Full Associate CIS
Gann, Rosalind Associate Associate Curriculum & Instruction
Godbole, Anant Full Full Mathematics
Hancock, John Full Full Pharmacology
Hayman, J. Russell Associate Full Microbiology
King, Lindsay Interim Associate Sociology/Anthropology
Luttermoser, Donald Associate Associate Physics/Astronomy/Geol.
Miller, Barney Full Full Anatomy/Psychiatry
Miller, Merry Full Full Psychiatry
Miller, Phillip Associate Associate Management/Marketing
Nelson, Ardis Full Full Foreign Languages
ODonnell, Kevin Associate Full English
Rasch, Ellen Full Full Anatomy & Cell Bio.
Snider, J. Blake Associate Full HDAL
Action
taken by council: approved
F.
Old Business
I. Continued discussion of the qualifications for graduate faculty status. A task force has been formed to conduct a review of standards of best practice and report back to the council. Members of the task force are: Dr. Wallace Dixon, Dr. David Arnall, Dr. Jo-Ann Marrs, Dr. Marie Tedesco, Dr. Jeff Powers-Beck, Dr. Scott Champney, and Dr. Cecilia McIntosh.
G.
New Business
I.
Report on
Banner Implementation Student system go-live Dr. Jeff Powers-Beck
Dr. Powers-Beck reported that
Undergraduate and Graduate offices are now entering application under the
Banner system and the Gateway credit card is being tested between ETSU and
II.
Graduate
Student Teaching Award Proposal Dr. Wayne Gillespie
1. Dr. Gillespie presented The Excellence in Teaching Award for Graduate Teaching Assistants and Associates and requested input concerning proposal for teacher of record verse non-teachers of record. A white paper with suggestions for eligibility was distributed for discussion at the next meeting. A request was made to benchmark award stipend levels from other institutions to help determine an appropriate amount.
III.
GRAD courses
professional development for graduate students and faculty Dr. Celia
McIntosh
Dr. McIntosh informed the council of progress in implementation of professional development courses for graduate students and faculty under the GRAD rubric.
IV. Dr. Pointer proposed a list of Curriculum Approval Requirements
to aid the curriculum subcommittee in evaluation of curriculum proposals in an efficient and timely manner. This document will be discussed at the next council meeting
V. Dr. Scott Champney was re-elected as Chairperson.
H.
Adjournment
Adjourned at 2:35 p.m.