Graduate Council – Minutes
February 28, 2011 1:15pm
President’s Conference Room – Dossett Hall
206
Present: Dr. David A. Arnall, Dr. Jeffrey P. Beck, Ms. Queen Brown, Dr. Stacy D. Brown,
Dr. Ranjan N. Chakraborty, Dr. Scott W. Champney, Dr. F. Wayne Gillespie, Dr. Eric S. Glover, Mr. Thaddeus Jablouski, Dr. Cecilia A. McIntosh, Dr. Martha M. Pointer,
Dr. Kathleen M. Rayman, Dr. Maria Tedesco, Dr. Paul C. Trogen, Dr. Ester L. Verhovsek,
Dr. Jon R. Webb
Absent: Ms. Amy J. Arnold (excused), Ms. Maria D. Costa, Dr. William R. Duncan (excused),
Dr. Donald B. Hoover (excused), Dr. Jeffrey R. Knisley (excused), Dr. Lori J. Marks (excused),
Ms. Cristine Trivette, Ms. LaDonna Hutchins, Ms. Mary Ellen Musick
Approval of January
2011 minutes:
The January 31, 2011
minutes were approved with one correction.
Thaddeus Jablouski was corrected from Ms. to
Mr.
Curriculum
Subcommittee report – Dr. Martha Pointer:
New Course Proposal – BIOL 4377/5377,
Tropical Botany in Ecuador
This course is offered as an international trip in the
summer session. It has been offered on
an experimental basis for several years, and is offered in conjunction with a
Spanish cultural course.
The Subcommittee recommends approval with the following
changes:
A. Add
an “a” after the last bullet in the Purpose and Goals section.
B. Move
“accurately to the second word in the first bullet in the Learning Outcomes
section.
C. Add
an apostrophe to “students” in the Course in Spanish Language section of the
Other Information section.
D. Correct
the Graduate Student Grading Scale for the “C” and “F.”
E. In
the Other Information, Scholarships, add the information about graduate-level
scholarships and the requirements.
Action
taken by council: approved with changes
New Course Proposal – ENTC 4517/5517 Industrial
Automation and Robotics
This course adds an interdisciplinary facet to the
Engineering Technology program. It
brings together the entire automation process from problem identification
through implementation.
The Subcommittee recommends approval with the following
changes:
A. Revise
the words “will be” to “are” in the Rationale for
Proposal Section.
B. Change the word “that” to “who” in the last sentence of the rationale for Proposal
section.
C. In
the Prerequisites section, and “or equivalent.”
D. In
the Major Assignments section, add a paragraph indicating the work required of
graduate students (over and above that required of undergraduate students).
E. Correct the Graduate Grading Scale to
reflect the correct numbers for “C” and “F.”
F. Explain the “Average of Team
Evaluations” in the Grading Scale section.
G. Include a statement on Academic
Misconduct in the Other Information section.
Action taken by council:
approved with changes
Termination
of a Program – Terminate the E-Business Certificate
The certificate has had no students for the past five
years. Most of the courses are no longer
offered.
The Subcommittee recommends approval with the following
changes:
A. Remove
the last sentence in the Narrative Description of Action.
B. Change
tin Proposed Implementation Date to August 2011.
C. Change
the Contact Information to Dr. Bach.
D. Reword
the Purpose (on page 2) to read “To terminate a low demand certificate program.
E. In
the Impact section (page 2) reword the sentence to
read “No students currently are in the program.
F. Remove the last sentence of section
7 on page 4.
G. Change
in Implementation date on the last page to August 2011.
Action
taken by council: approved with changes
Establish a New Certificate Program –
Nursing Informatics Certificate – RODP
The subcommittee recommends approval with
the following changes:
A. In
the Snapshot, reword the Narrative Description of Action to read something like
“To establish a new post-master’s degree certificate in Nursing Informatics.”
B. In
the Form – Cover, reword the Proposal as stated above.
C. Check
with Dr. Grube regarding the new Formal Degree Abbreviation and the Proposed
CIP Code.
D. Change
the implementation date to Fall 2011.
E. Correct
the “masters” to “master’s” in the Purpose section of
the Form – Sum (two places).
F. Change
“completed” to “complete” in the Purpose section of Form – Sum.
G. Move
the Hours Required from “Concentration” to the
appropriate line.
H. In
the Plans for Accreditation in the Forms – Sum, add wording to indicate that
SACS will be notified of the new program.
I. Correct
the word “for” in the last sentence of the Form – Sum.
J. Place
a period ager the last word in number 5 of Form – CL.
K. Correct
the spelling of RODP in number 7 of Form – CL.
Include a statement that the certificate program will be accredited.
L. In
number 7 of Form – CL, include the specific plans for evaluation of the
program, including how often the review will take place.
M. In
number 9 of Form – CL, include a statement assuring that all courses will be
taught by faculty with active graduate faculty status from at least one
participating institution.
N. On
Form – PS, capitalize the word “Practice” in the fifth course listed. Also, do
not capitalize “in” in the fourth course listed.
O. In
letter H of Form – PS, change “College” to “School.”
P. In
the additional admission requirements, please specify which grade point average
is to be analyzed in number 3.
Q. Reword
number 4 of the Additional admission requirements to include other forms of
TOEFL and other exams. Include the
wording “at least” when discussing the cutoff score.
R. In
letter J of the From – PS, State that the course already are approved ROPD
courses.
S. In
the Accreditation section of Form – PJ, be consistent with what is stated
earlier about the review process.
Indicate that SACS will be notified.
See above comment about evaluation plans.
T. On
the Form – PJ, under Evaluation Plans, list the specific evaluation plans and
how they will be implemented.
U. In
the Evidence of Demand and Need on Form – PJ, please include data or research
studies that validate the demand.
“Occupational Outlook Handbook” would be a good place to start.
V. In
the Program Duplication section of Form – PJ, reword the section to read
something like “No other public institutions in
W. On
the Form SE, include in the notes that the figures are for the entire program,
not just one institution.
X. On
the last page of the financial information, in note 1,reword
the sentence to read something like “This is a post-master’s certificate
building on the existing MSN program.
Revenue will be generated the first semester of the program.”
Action taken by council:
approved with changes
Establish
a New Certificate Program – Nursing Education Certificate – RODP
The subcommittee recommends approval with
the following changes:
A. In
the Snapshot, reword the Narrative Description of Action to read something like
“To establish a new post-master’s degree certificate in Nursing Education.”
B. In
the Form – Cover, reword the Proposal as stated above.
C. Check
with Dr. Grube regarding the new Formal Degree Abbreviation and the Proposed
CIP Code.
D. Change
the implementation date to Fall 2011.
E. Correct
the “masters” to “master’s” in the Purpose section of
the Form – Sum.
F. Change
“completed” to “complete” in the Purpose section of From – Sum.
G. Eliminate
the word “entire” from the last sentence of the Purpose section of the Form –
Sum.
H. Add
an apostrophe in “master’s degree” in the Purpose section of Form – Sum.
J. Move
the Hours Required from “Concentration” to the
appropriate line.
K. In
the Plans for Accreditation in the Forms – Sum, add wording to indicate that
SACS will be notified of the new program.
L. Correct
the word “for” in the last sentence of the Form – Sum.
M. Place
a period ager the last word in number 5 of Form – CL.
N. Correct
the spelling of RODP in number 7 of Form – CL.
Include a statement that the certificate program will be accredited.
O. In
number 7 of Form – CL, include the specific plans for evaluation of the
program, including how often the review will take place.
P. In
number 9 of Form – CL, include a statement assuring that all courses will be
taught by faculty with active graduate faculty status from at least one
participating institution.
Q. The
last line of Form – CL should not be in bold.
R. In
letter H of Form – PS, change “College” to “School.”
S. In
the additional admission requirements, please specify which grade point average
is to be analyzed in number 3.
T. Reword
number 4 of the Additional admission requirements to include other forms of
TOEFL and other exams. Include the
wording “at least” when discussing the cutoff score.
U. In
letter J of the From – PS, State that the course already are approved ROPD
courses.
V. In
the Accreditation section of Form – PJ, be consistent with what is stated
earlier about the review process.
Indicate that SACS will be notified.
See above comment about evaluation plans.
W. On
the Form – PJ, under Evaluation Plans, capitalize the word “Nursing” in the
first bullet. List the specific
evaluation plans and how they will be implemented.
X. In
the Evidence of Demand and Need on Form – PJ, please include data or research
studies that validate the demand.
“Occupational Outlook Handbook” would be a good place to start.
Y. In
the Program Duplication section of Form – PJ, reword the section to read
something like “No other public institutions in Tennessee offer this
post-master’s certificate.
Z. On
the Form SE, include in the notes that the figures are for the entire program,
not just one institution.
AA. On the last page of the financial
information, in note 1, reword the sentence to read something like “This is a
post-master’s certificate building on the existing MSN program. Revenue will be generated the first semester
of the program.”
Action taken by council:
approved with changes
Establish a New Certificate Program –
Nursing Administration Certificate – RODP
The subcommittee recommends approval with
the following changes:
A. In
the Snapshot, reword the Narrative Description of Action to read something like
“To establish a new post-master’s degree certificate in Nursing
Administration.” Write out student
credit hours.
B. In
the Form – Cover, reword the Proposal as stated above.
C. Check
with Dr. Grube regarding the new Formal Degree Abbreviation and the Proposed
CIP Code.
D. Change
the implementation date to Fall 2011.
E. Correct
the “masters” to “master’s” in the Purpose section of
the Form – Sum.
F .Change
“completed” to “complete” in the Purpose section of From – Sum.
G. Eliminate
the word “entire” from the last sentence of the Purpose section of the Form –
Sum.
H. Add
an apostrophe in “master’s degree” in the Purpose section of Form – Sum.
I. Move
the Hours Required from “Concentration” to the
appropriate line.
J. In
the Plans for Accreditation in the Forms – Sum, add wording to indicate that
SACS will be notified of the new program.
K. Correct
the word “for” in the last sentence of the Form – Sum.
L. Place
a period ager the last word in number 5 of Form – CL.
M. Correct
the spelling of RODP in number 7 of Form – CL.
Include a statement that the certificate program will be accredited.
N. In
number 7 of Form – CL, include the specific plans for evaluation of the
program, including how often the review will take place.
O. In
number 9 of Form – CL, include a statement assuring that all courses will be
taught by faculty with active graduate faculty status from at least one
participating institution.
P. On
Form – PS, capitalize the word “Management” in the fifth course listed.
Q. In
letter H of Form – PS, change “College” to “School.”
R. In
the additional admission requirements, please specify which grade point average
is to be analyzed in number 3.
S. Reword
number 4 of the Additional admission requirements to include other forms of
TOEFL and other exams. Include the
wording “at least” when discussing the cutoff score.
T. In
letter J of the From – PS, State that the course already are approved ROPD
courses.
U. In
the Accreditation section of Form – PJ, be consistent with what is stated
earlier about the review process.
Indicate that SACS will be notified.
See above comment about evaluation plans.
V. On
the Form – PJ, under Evaluation Plans, capitalize the word “Nursing” in the
first bullet. List the specific
evaluation plans and how they will be implemented.
W. In
the Evidence of Demand and Need on Form – PJ, please include data or research
studies that validate the demand.
“Occupational Outlook Handbook” would be a good place to start.
X. In
the Program Duplication section of Form – PJ, reword the section to read
something like “No other public institutions in Tennessee offer this
post-master’s certificate.
Y. On
the Form SE, include in the notes that the figures are for the entire program,
not just one institution.
Z. On
the last page of the financial information, in note 1, reword the sentence to
read something like “This is a post-master’s certificate building on the
existing MSN program. Revenue will be
generated the first semester of the program.”
Action taken by council:
approved with changes
Graduate Faculty Subcommittee report
and recommendations – Dr. Tedesco
Graduate Faculty
Subcommittee Report
February 2011
New Applications:
Applicant Department Recommendation
Reappointments:
Applicant Department Present Status Recommendation
1.
Cox,
Mary Ellen SOWK Temp. Member
2.
Czuchry,
Andrew ENTC Full Senior
3.
Jenrette,
Thomas Music Associate Member
4.
Shelley,
Gary ECON/Finance Temp. Member
5.
Winchester,
Jason KLSS Temp. Member
6.
Zembower,
Christian Music Associate Member
Old Business:
Dr. Champney
and Dr. McIntosh reported on the Academic Council consideration of the revised
new catalog language related to dual degree programs and graduate certificates.
The Academic Council made a motion on the recommended language with limited
discussion and the motion was approved.
The updated language will appear in the 2011- 2012 graduate catalog.
Dr. Tedesco
has withdrawn the proposal to change admissions criteria for Archival Studies
Graduate Certificate.
New Business:
Dr. Gillespie
reported on the research grant awardees.
Nine graduate students will receive the Graduate Studies Research Grant
monetary award. The students have been
notified and the check requests submitted to be issued.
Dr. Gillespie
discovered that students cannot directly receive research grant funds without
being taxed 30%. Therefore, Dr.
Gillespie is working on alternative options.
One option is an account may be set up within the student’s department, therefore, the student may be reimbursed for
such items as supplies, conference/workshop travel, etc. In this way, the student may receive the full
award to be used toward research.
Dr. McIntosh
stated in the beginning when the awards were set up, this situation did not
exist. Dr. Gillespie has been diligent
in pursing an alternate solution over the past year. They have another meeting soon that may
resolve processing of the grants and will report on progress at the next
Council meeting.
Dr. Gillespie
advised the council members notifications requesting nominees for the
Excellence in Teaching Assistant and Teaching Associate will be sent to the
deans, chairs, etc. The deadline is tentatively set for mid-March. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April
26, 2011 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. Also, the departments that participated last
year by recognizing departmental award recipients added nicely to the event. An invitation will be sent again this year to
departments inviting their participation.
Other:
Dr.
Champney reported Dr. Bach has formed a task force on academic integrity and
misconduct and Dr. Don Hoover will be the Graduate Council representative. Dr. Hoover will report back to the Council as
appropriate. The task force is expected
to make recommendations within six months.
Dr.
Champney and Dr. McIntosh are the representatives from the Graduate Council on an
Academic Council ad hoc committee on credit hour definition in a manner that
embraces different course delivery styles, including online and hybrid courses.
They will report to the Council on progress as appropriate.
Dr.
Beck stated an email will be sent to the departments regarding the Quillen Scholarship awards information requesting
submission of nominations.
Dr.
McIntosh, Dr. Gillespie, and Dr. Beck reported on the Conference of Southern
Graduate Schools meeting they attended this past weekend. Dr. McIntosh will present information
concerning this conference to the council members later. However, she wanted to inform the Council
that one of the workshops dealt with best practices and it was readily apparent
that ETSU is among one of the best in having policies and practices in place. This is in part due to the staff and the
quality control that ETSU has in place.
Dr. McIntosh commended the Council members for their dedication and
interaction in the straightforwardness in resolving agenda items at the Council
meetings.
Dr.
Gillespie reviewed the request from TCGS to send a graduate student from ETSU
to Tennessee Graduate Education Day in
Adjournment:
There
was no further business to conduct; therefore, the council meeting was
adjourned at 1:50 p.m.