Present: Athinarayanan, Baker, Barrios, Dickson, Hinkle, Janzow, Kraemer, McDougall, McGowan, McMillan, Noe, Parker, Prater, Ray, Rosati, Ruediger, Shaw, Starrett, Ustinova, and Willi Hooper
Guests: Philip Crawford, Andrew Fulkerson, Chris Goeke, James Stapleton, Rhonda Weller-Stilson, and Judy Wiles
A. MINUTES:
Upon a motion by McGowan; seconded by McDougall, the minutes of April 6, 2010 were
unanimously approved.
Rosati welcomed Michaela Willi Hooper as the Interim Director of Kent Library.
B. ACTION ITEMS:
1. Three-Year Degree Equivalency Policy
Janzow explained that a year and a half ago, the Graduate Council talked about the
process of evaluating, for admission, how to handle 3 year degrees. He said the Council
reviewed similar institution’s policies and found that most had some sort of equivalency
policy. He asked the Academic Standards Committee, a subcommittee of Graduate Council,
to review other institutions policies, and come up with a policy. National Association
of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a body similar to an accrediting body;
they have members that evaluate foreign degrees for equivalency. The text in bold
type on the “Admission of International Students” page is what Graduate Council approved
to be added to the Graduate Bulletin Admissions Policy. McDougall stated that WES
is a major provider of this service; he expressed his hope that we could take WES’
recommendation for Indian degrees, and spare the students the expense of an additional
review by NACES. Janzow asked that the Council approve the revision to the Admissions
policy as he brought it forward, and let the Graduate Council approve exceptions,
such as those with a WES evaluated degree. Athinarayanan suggested that the structure
of the institutions be reviewed, as well as the transcripts. McGowan questioned how
happy other institutions are with their policies; Janzow wasn’t sure, but he assumes
they’re happy with the review process, but can’t speculate on their feelings on the
quality of students they admit through the process. Further discussion followed. Motion
passed unanimously.
2. Early Admission Accelerated Graduate Programs Proposal
Janzow explained that Graduate Council did a trial run with early admission to graduate
programs; the trial programs were Polytech and MBA. The students’ performance was
evaluated; they were also asked if they had planned to go with that particular graduate
program anyhow. Overall, students were successful, and for some, that was a deciding
factor on choosing that graduate program. Further discussion followed. Janzow will
bring a formal proposal forward in September.
3. Management Curriculum Changes
McDougall moved approval of Management Curriculum Changes, items a-h (see list below)
as one body; seconded by McGowan. McDougall explained how items had been changed:
| a. Revision to Management Core - Added entrepreneurship course, as well as real world experience. |
| b. Redesign of Entrepreneurship Option - Made the optoin more contemporary; focused on innovation and creativity. McGowan asked if the prerequisite for BA361 is any 45 hours; McDougall and Dickson both confirmed that it is any 45 hours. Shaw asked if the additional four hours required will be offered without adding extra faculty; McDougall said the extra courses will be handled through rotation, and with one new faculty member that's been hired. |
| c. Redesign of Human Resource Management Option. |
| d. Redesign of Management Option. |
| e. Redesign of Entrepreneurship Option in the MBA – Follows general structure under MBA. |
| f. Redesign of Entrepreneurship Minor – Made an effort to broaden the scope; Minor is open to all students on campus. |
| g. Redesign of Human Resource Management Minor. |
| h. Redesign of Management Minor. |
McDougall moved approval of the new minor in Fine Arts Entrepreneurship; seconded by Noe. He explained that the proposal had passed by both the Business College Council and the Liberal Arts College Council. Rosati commented that the minor is an excellent model. He feels parents in the community will be pleased to see the minor. Further discussion followed. Motion passed unanimously.
4. MBA Admissions Requirements
McDougall moved approval of the proposed revisions to the MBA Admissions requirements;
seconded by McGowan. McDougall explained that the changes allow students admitted
at the probationary level to understand that they must focus on their academic performance
right away. Regular admission requires a GMAT score of at least 450; probationary
admission requires a GMAT score of at least 400, yet below 450. Further discussion
followed. Spelling revision was made to the proposal paragraph – rational should be
rationale. Motion passed unanimously.
5. MS in Criminal Justice Program Changes
Prater moved approval of the MS in Criminal Justice program changes; seconded by Noe.
A. Fulkerson explained that new core course requirements were added. There are twelve
hours of electives. The remaining six hours of the curriculum are either: a) internship,
which has been changed to be done over the course of the semester, rather than a full
three weeks; b) capstone seminar – similar institutions were looked at for this option;
felt that this option will be attractive, as it’ll provide opportunities to do program
reviews and synopsis; or c) non-capstone option, which consists of six hours of graduate
level courses and a comprehensive exam. Motion passed unanimously.
6. Fine Arts Entrepreneurship – New Minor
See Action Item 3 for discussion and motion approval.
7. Deletion of Program – Masters of Music Education
Barrios moved approval of the deletion of the Masters of Music Education program;
seconded by McGowan. Barrios explained that the proposal has passed both the Liberal
Arts College Council and the Graduate Council. Rosati asked C. Goeke to remind the
Council about the proposal. Goeke explained that the MME program has had low enrollment
for several years, while the undergraduate program has had increased enrollment; therefore,
there’s a lack of faculty to teach the graduate classes. Also, there isn’t as much
need for the MME in the job market. Goeke also explained that the NASM accreditation
consultant advised that the MME program be dropped in order for the full music program
to be accredited. Goeke plans to bring back a new graduate degree in the future. Shaw
questioned why the proposal was for deletion of the program, rather than an inactive
status; McGowan concurred. Goeke explained that when they do propose a graduate degree
in the future, it will not be like this degree. Further discussion followed, with
Rosati making the amendment that the motion for approval be to eliminate or deactivate
the Masters of Music Education program. Motion passed unanimously.
8. Chemistry Curriculum Changes
McGowan moved approval of the Chemistry Curriculum changes; seconded by McDougall.
McGowan explained that one Chemistry program has been ACS certified for years. Recently
ACS guidelines changes, and the Chemistry Department has made programs revisions based
on those. The changes are additions and deletions of options under the BA and BS in
Chemistry, and are reflected in the table below:
BS Chemistry (current) BS Chemistry (proposed) Chemistry Option ACS Certified Chemistry Option ACS Certified Chemistry Option ACS Certified Biochemistry Option Biochemistry Option ACS Certified Forensic Chemistry Option Business Option ACS Certified DNA Analysis Option Forensic Chemistry Option BA Chemistry (current) BA Chemistry (proposed) Chemistry Option Business Option Forensic Science Option Chemistry Option DNA Analysis Option Forensic Science Option
Implementation will be Fall 2011, because current students need to complete the program under the present catalog. Further discussion followed, with P. Crawford addressing questions from Council members. Motion passed unanimously.
C. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Fall 2010 General Education Seats
Starrett distributed a handout showing numbers for Fall 2010 General Education courses.
Starrett explained that there are 1,900 students coming in, with at least 900 yet
to enroll. He will be sending out notes to chairpersons for increasing caps in some
classes. Prater asked that the deans be copied on notes to chairs. Rosati asked that
deans do what they can to help increase numbers in classes.
2. Course Redesign Task Force
Rosati distributed the most recent draft of the Course Redesign Task Force charge
and gave an update on the progress of setting up the committee. He explained that
some faculty are being called to determine their ability to serve. Nominations for
membership have been received and the membership has potentially grown. He hopes to
announce the membership by tomorrow. The charge of the committee has changed somewhat.
He explained that a website for Course Redesign has been set up and is active (cstl.semo.edu/redesign);
everything except the membership is on the website. The Task Force will work through
the summer, and will have ideas in the Fall 2010 semester, which will be phased in.
Motion to adjourn was made by Prater and Janzow; seconded by McDougall. Meeting adjourned.
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