Present: Athinarayanan, Barrios, Hinkle, Janzow, McDougall, McGowan, McMillan, Noe, Prater, Ray, Roeder, Rosati, Ruediger, Shaw, Starrett, Timlin, and Ustinova
Guests: Tammy Baldwin, Andrew Fulkerson, Susan Gonders Golike, Sharon Gunn, Bruce Mims, Joe Pujol, Janice Ward (for Don Jung), and Judy Wiles
A. MINUTES:
Upon a motion by McGowan; seconded by McDougall, the minutes of April 5, 2011 were
unanimously approved.
B. ACTION ITEMS:
1. Health Management Entrepreneurship – New Minor
McDougall moved approval of the new minor in Health Management Entrepreneurship; seconded
by Prater. McDougall explained that the minor follows the model of other Entrepreneurship
minors that have been approved. Athinarayanan questioned the number of pre-requisites
for HL331; Pujol explained that the minor is designed for Health Management majors,
and they would have all of those classes. McDougall stated that there is a generic
15 hour minor in Entrepreneurship for other students that may not have those required
pre-requisites. Discussion followed. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Fashion Entrepreneurship – New Minor
McDougall moved approval of the new minor in Fashion Entrepreneurship; seconded by
Prater. McDougall explained that the minor follows the model of other Entrepreneurship
minors that have been approved. Discussion followed, including adding “CT (Clothing
and Textiles)” to the Electives Courses statement, to read “Select six hours of directed
CT (Clothing and Textiles) electives approved by an advisor in major (6).” Motion
passed unanimously.
3. BSBA Organizational Administration – Program Revisions/Title Change to BSBA Business Administration
McDougall moved approval of the program revisions to, and the title change of the
BSBA Organizational Administration program to BSBA Business Administration/ seconded
by McMillan/Noe. Wiles explained that the revisions allow for more flexibility, as
students want some level of customization. She also noted that there are restrictions,
as students can’t double count BSBA core courses with any major courses, and they
can’t double count the BSBA Business Administration major with a second business major.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. MA Elementary Education – Combination of Mathematics and Science Emphases
Noe moved approval of the revisions to the MA Elementary Education program to combine
the Mathematics and Science emphases; seconded by McGowan. Noe explained that this
revision is to address concerns about completers from MDHE, as well as addressing
the needs of the region. Ray explained that when reviewing the degree, they developed
a common core of courses. She noted that the Reading emphasis is the largest because
students receive a DESE certificate upon completion; however, the Early Childhood
and Math/Science emphases allow more in-depth study and are different from the undergraduate
programs. McGowan pointed out that the proposal doesn’t go to CBHE for approval as
the degree has emphases, not options. Shaw questioned how courses would be handled
with so few students in the Math/Science emphasis; Ray said these are handled through
independent studies and substitutions. Noe noted that a recommendation has been made
for a Math certificate but nothing has been finalized. McDougall reiterated that the
emphases are not transcripted; the curriculum/emphases are an internal marketing strategy.
Noe pointed out that this is a hot topic for collaboration in the state, and the revisions
are a response to competition. Ray stated that the revisions allow the program to
be more student friendly, with less worry of classes being cancelled due to low enrollment.
Discussion followed, and the Council agreed that a follow-up should be brought forward
in Fall 2011. Motion passed unanimously.
5. MA Exceptional Child Education – Addition of Emphases: Autism; Early Childhood
Special Education; Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical
Noe moved approval of the revisions to the MA Exceptional Child Education program
to add the emphases: Autism; Early Childhood Special Education; and Mild/Moderate
Cross Categorical; seconded by Prater. Noe explained that this program had low completers,
despite a shortage in teachers. The addition of emphases will strengthen the program.
She also noted that the program will go online, and will possibly be a collaboration
in the state. S. Gunn and J. Ray explained the content of the three emphases, noting
that the Autism and Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical emphases are designed to be and
are already offered online. Further discussion followed. There was a question as to
whether there has to be a percentage of upper division courses; Hinkle stated there
should be 18 hours of 600-level courses. There was a recommendation to make EX545
a 600-level course. Janzow moved approval to table the motion; seconded by McDougall.
Motion to table passed unanimously.
6. MS Criminal Justice – Split of Internship or Capstone Seminar Option; Program
Revisions
Prater moved approval of the program revisions to the MS in Criminal Justice, including
the split of the Internship or Capstone Seminar option; seconded by Noe. A. Fulkerson
explained that the split of the Internship or Capstone Seminar option was due to modifying
the Internship to increase the required hours to 6 and increase the field experience
hours to 240. He also noted that there is a change in the pre-requisites for admission
to the program. These changes are to require CJ100, CJ220, and a GPA of 2.75 overall
or 3.0 in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. Further discussion followed. There
was a friendly amendment to the motion to change the “Non-Capstone” option to “Comprehensive
Examination” and to change “GR699” under that option to “GR698.” Motion passed unanimously.
7. English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Undergraduate Certificate – New Program
Barrios moved approval of the new English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) undergraduate certificate;
seconded by Noe/Ustinova. Barrios explained that this new certificate is available
as an add-on to an undergraduate degree or for non-degree seeking students. One new
course, EN315, is required for the new certificate, and is needed for an articulation
agreement between Southeast and Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University. Ustinova explained
that there is a strong demand for this new program, with a major demand in latino
speaking. The certificate prepares students to teach overseas. Noe stated that the
College of Education supports the proposal; however, she suggested increasing the
number of hours to 15. Noe moved to make an amendment to the motion to increase the
number of hours from 12 to 15, with the addition of TG425 or TL530; seconded by Janzow. Motion
to make the amendment passed unanimously. Further discussion followed. Motion, with
amendment, passed unanimously.
8. BA Mass Communication – Program Deletion
BS Mass Communication – Addition of Multimedia Journalism option; Deletion of Radio option;
Revisions to Program
Barrios moved approval of the deletion of the BA in Mass Communications, as well as
the program revisions to the BS in Mass Communications, including the addition
of the Multimedia Journalism option and the deletion of the Radio option; seconded
by McDougall. Barrios explained that the Department of Mass Media recently went
through an accreditation visit with the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism
and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). The accreditation team recommended significant curriculum
changes. Barrios thanked T. Baldwin, B. Mims, and S. Gonders for their efforts in
making the changes. T. Baldwin explained that the driving forces for the curriculum
changes were the recommendations from the accreditation team, and enrollment management.
Further discussion followed. Regarding the new courses that are on 30 Day Review,
T. Baldwin has worked with J. Wiles and is working with R. Athinarayanan to resolve
questions/issues. Motion passed unanimously.
9. Information Systems Minor – Program Revisions
McGowan moved approval of the revisions to the Information Systems minor; seconded
by Shaw. McGowan explained that with the addition of the new Cybersecurity program,
IS245 has now been added to the minor. The minor only has one required course, IS175;
students choose 6 hours from lower-level IS courses and 6 hours from 300-500 level
IS courses. Motion passed unanimously.
10. Graduate Certificate of Professional Advancement – New Program
McGowan moved approval of the new Graduate Certificate of Professional Advancement
program; seconded by McDougall. McGowan explained that this came to Graduate
Council at the urging of McDougall. The program allows for an open-ended certificate
program. Rosati expressed concern for approving an open-ended program that would eliminate
Graduate Council and Academic Council as approving bodies. Athinarayanan asked how
the certificate would be transcripted. Shaw expressed concern that the certificate
is too open-ended, and would leave too much opportunity for abuse. McMillan and Athinarayanan
suggested requiring a form that is approved by a faculty advisor, department chair,
and Graduate Council. Janzow questioned whether a student who starts a master’s program
and has enough hours but decides not to complete the masters, can apply for the certificate;
McGowan stated that, if approved, a student could do so. Rosati stated that the proposal
needed more campus input. McDougall moved to table the motion; seconded by McGowan.
Motion to table passed unanimously.
11. BS Technology Management: Industrial Management Option – Option Curriculum Revisions/Title Change to BS Technology Management: Industrial and Safety Management Shaw moved approval to bring the proposal back to the table from the March 2011 meeting; seconded by McGowan. Motion passed unanimously. In the initial motion in March 2011, Shaw moved approval of the curriculum revisions and option title change from BS Technology Management: Industrial Management to BS Technology Management: Industrial and Safety Management; seconded by McGowan. Shaw stated that the title change and change in curriculum put more focus on industry and safety. Athinarayanan explained three existing courses were replaced to offer a more comprehensive treatment of topics in occupational safety for students enrolled in the program. Hinkle questioned the option not meeting the requirement of 60% of the courses being at the upper division. Shaw explained that after investigation, he found that the 60% rule was eliminated; the current requirement is a minimum of 15 hours in the major must be at the upper level (300 and above). Hinkle questioned whether General Education courses are required as part of the major; Shaw responded yes. Motion passed unanimously.
C. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. GR604, Brief Seminar on College Teaching
McGowan explained that GR604 will be taught at the same time as GR603, which is currently required
for GA’s who teach. GR603 is taught two weeks before classes start. The College of
Business asked for GR604, which does not add 3 hours to the student’s program and
the student does not pay for it. The course is zero credit hours, and generates no
revenue.
D. OTHER
Dr. Rosati thanked everyone for a good year. Meeting adjourned.
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