Present: Athinarayanan, Baker, Barrios, Buis, Dickson, Hinkle, Janzow, Kraemer, McDougall, McGowan, McMillan, Miller, Noe, Parker, Prater, Ray, Ruediger, Shaw, Starrett, Stephens, and Ustinova
Guests: Michael Aide, Simin Cwick, Wendy Cooper, Beth Easter, Kenneth Heischmidt, Steven Hoffman, Dan Mauk, Missy Nieveen-Phegley, Verl Pope, David Powell, Joe Pujol, Jan Ward, and Joe Werne
A. MINUTES:
Upon a motion by McGowan; seconded by McDougall, the minutes of November 3, 2009 were
unanimously approved.
B. ACTION ITEMS:
1. Sport Management Program Admissions Policy
Prater moved approval of the proposed Sport Management program admissions policy;
seconded by McGowan. Pujol explained that the proposal is part of preparation for
accreditation. Easter explained the proposal. Discussion followed, including concerns
about the GPA requirements. The Council decided that it would strengthen the proposal
by making the GPA requirements consistent, and making all a 2.5. Motion, with stated
revision, passed unanimously.
2. Master of Arts in Public History - Revisions
Hoffman explained that at the November meeting, the Council had several suggestions
for revisions to the initial program proposal. Those suggestions have been addressed
and brought back for the Council’s review. The revisions include: changing the wording
from “emphasis” to “option”; addition of Secondary Education courses as an elective
to the Heritage Education option; addition of Form FP (Financial Projections) to the
proposal; corrected the enrollment projections on Forms SE and PG; and the addition
of Form PC (Program Change) to delete the Historic Preservation and Social Studies
options from the MA in History. McGowan moved to place the proposal back on the table
for approval, with the stated additions/revisions; seconded by McDougall. Discussion
followed. Stephens pointed out that she still feels that the addition of this program
will jeopardize the current MA in History. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Master of Arts in Career Counseling – New Program
Noe moved approval of the Master of Arts in Career Counseling; seconded by Janzow/Barrios.
Noe stated that the new program meets regional and community needs. Pope explained
that the department currently has two MA degrees in place and both are sound, with
minimal cost. The new degree will require two new courses. Shaw asked why they hadn’t
proposed one MA degree with three options. Pope stated that they couldn’t do so because
of issues with accreditation standards and licensing/certifications, as well as issues
with DESE standards. McDougall questioned whether a student can get two MA degrees,
as there is such extensive overlap of the degrees’ curriculums; Pope said no, that
is something they don’t allow. Further discussion followed, including suggestions
by the Council for revisions to the proposal. Revisions included: 1) rewording the
statement on page four; 2) changing the faculty cost on Form FP to cover two part
time faculty in order to offer CP626 every year; and 3) change proposal to reflect
offering CP626 every year. Motion, with stated revisions, passed unanimously.
4. Master of Science in Organizational Management – New Program
McDougall moved approval of the Master of Science in Organizational Management; seconded
by Janzow. McDougall explained that this is a strategic initiative to tap into a market
we’re not currently serving. The program will be for non-business majors; as opposed
to the MBA, where a non-business major would have to complete 56-58 hours, the new
program is 36 hours. Non-business majors from 1994-2004 within a 90-mile radius were
surveyed, with results being that 90% of those that responded are currently employed
and half of those were interested in this type of program. McDougall stated that the
program would not be implemented in Fall 2010, but when resources were available.
Janzow explained that he supports the proposal but he’s concerned about the exclusion
of access; he doesn’t feel it should exclude business majors. McDougall said that
the new program is not designed as a default to business majors who can’t meet MBA
admissions requirements; someone with a business degree has more benefit pursuing
the MBA but that giving business majors access to the program could be acceptable
and handled through advising. Further discussion followed regarding allowing business
majors to pursue the new program. Stephens questioned the wording on Form PG about
“appropriate” work experience; Heischmidt explained that using a qualifier such as
supervisory would not work, as individuals can have the appropriate work experience
for the program without having supervisory experience. Stephens stated that she had
a concern with approving the program now and not implementing until a later date;
the proposal should be tabled until a later date. McGowan moved approval to defer
the proposal to a future Council meeting when the Provost agrees to bring it back;
seconded by Baker. Motion passed, with three opposed.
5. Bachelor of Science in Commercial Photography – New Program
Shaw moved approval of the Bachelor of Science in Commercial Photography, contingent
on new courses passing thirty day review; seconded by Baker. Athinarayanan explained
that a minor in commercial photography is already offered, as well as an option in
Computer and Multimedia Graphics within the BS Technology Management program. The
new program will target students in the growing market of entrepreneurs. Three new
courses from the department are on thirty day review; three courses each from the
Departments of Art, Mass Media, and Marketing and Management will also be used, and
letters of support from chairpersons are part of the proposal. The new program also
meets ATMAE accreditation standards. Discussion followed, including courses and number
of credit hour corrections to Form PS. Motion, with revisions, passed unanimously.
6. Bachelor of Science in Education in Agricultural Education
Shaw, for he and Noe, moved approval of the Bachelor of Science in Education in Agricultural
Education; seconded by McGowan. Aide explained that there’s a clear need for the program
for the region. There are three new courses, two currently on thirty day review, and
one still in the approval process. Cwick stated that no new faculty will be needed.
Starrett pointed out that the Living Systems course listed is incorrect; should be
changed to a BI or BS Living Systems course. Hinkle brought up that the number of
hours doesn’t add up. Discussion followed. Council agreed to approve the proposal
up to 127 hours. Motion, with revisions, passed unanimously.
7. Graduate Certificate in Facilities Management – New Certificate
Shaw moved approval of the Graduate Certificate in Facilities Management; seconded
by Janzow. Shaw explained that there is a need for such a program, as shown by a survey
done with the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) in St. Louis.
Of the respondents, 63% showed support for such a program. Discussion followed. Motion
passed unanimously.
8. EN099/EN100 Proposal
Due to time constraint, Stephens tabled this item to the next Council meeting in
February.
C. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None
D. OTHER
McGowan congratulated Stephens on her retirement at the end of the month.
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