Present: Aguinaga, Barrios, Eddleman, Gathman, Hinkle, Koch, Lilly, McDougall, McGowan, Prater, Roeder, Rosati, Ruediger, Starrett, Timlin, Ustinova, and Weller-Stilson
Guests: Diana Bruns, Michael Brown, Hilary Peterson, Kenn Stilson, and Janice Ward (for Don Jung)
A. MINUTES:
Upon a motion by McGowan; seconded by Starrett, the minutes of November 1, 2011 were
unanimously approved.
B. ACTION ITEMS:
1. Program/Curricular Revisions in Theatre and Dance
a. Revision: Program Title Change from BFA in Performing Arts to BFA in Theatre,
Option Title Change from BFA in Theatre: Acting/Directing to BFA in Theatre: Acting,
and Deletion of BFA in Theatre: Dance Option
b. Revision: Program Title Change from BA in Theatre to BA in Theatre and Dance
c. New Program: BFA in Dance
d. New Program: BA in Dance
Barrios moved approval of the program revisions to the BFA in Performing Arts consisting
of a program title change to BFA in Theatre, option title change from Acting/Directing
to Acting, and the deletion of the Dance option; program revision to the BA in Theatre
consisting of a program title change to BA in Theatre and Dance; a new BFA in Dance
program; and a new BA in Dance program; seconded by McGowan. Weller-Stilson explained
that the proposal is to separate Dance and remove “performing arts.” The proposal
is based on recommendations from two consultants with the NAST and NASD accrediting
bodies and allows for better advising, retention, and will allow the programs to meet
accreditation standards. The programs are already offered and will not require new
faculty. “Directing” was removed from the option title because the accrediting body
doesn’t recognize directing as an undergraduate program. Finally, the proposal calls
for one CIP code to be used for all four programs, and will strengthen the numbers
of majors and completers. Discussion followed. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Certificate in Law Enforcement
Prater moved approval of the proposal for a new undergraduate Certificate in Law Enforcement;
seconded by Gathman. Diana Bruns explained that the new certificate is based on the
current Law Enforcement Academy. The new certificate will expand the Academy offerings
to the Kennett campus, and will make financial aid available for law enforcement students.
Bruns further explained that the program will have assistance from the Departments
of Criminal Justice and Sociology; Social Work; Health, and Human Performance, and
Recreation in teaching the courses, while the Department of English will supply a
graduate assistant to help with writing. The goal is to make the offering more college-based.
Bruns also explained that the Certificate will allow 24 hours of credit toward the
Criminal Justice program, as elective hours. Further discussion followed. Motion passed
unanimously.
3. BS Biology – Deletion of General Biology Option
McGowan moved approval to delete the General Biology option from the BS in Biology;
seconded by Eddleman/Lilly. McGowan explained that the option is not popular, and
that students are better served by other options. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Guidelines for Awarding of Posthumous Degrees
Rosati distributed copies of the Guidelines for Awarding of Posthumous Degrees. He
pointed out that the guidelines were written by the Registrar’s Office and revised
in 2005. The guidelines were distributed at Administrative Council that morning, and
were scheduled to go to the Board of Regents the next week. Administrative Council
suggested the following changes to the guidelines:
#2) …the undergraduate student has completed 75% 50% or more of degree requirements
(90 60 credit hours for baccalaureate students, 59-63 30 for associate degrees)…,
and that the student be in good standing;
#3) …the graduate student has completed 75% 50% or more of the degree requirements…
Rosati explained that for the Fall semester, there were two students who passed away
and are being recommended for awarding of posthumous degrees to their families. Hinkle
questioned what the definition of “good standing” would be; Rosati answered good standing
in both conduct and academically. Rosati noted that the awarding of such a degree
is left up to the family to accept or not. Academic Council agreed with the changes
made to the Guidelines.
5. HLC Accreditation Requirement on Credit Hours in Residence – MOVED TO ACTION
ITEM
Starrett distributed copies of the HLC Criteria for Accreditation handout. He explained
that our next quality checkup is coming up in the 2012-13 year. The handout is the
Assumed Practices, which are very objective. Starrett pointed out that B1 on the handout
discusses credit hour definition. Specifically, B1b states, “The institution requires
that 30 of the last 60 credits earned for a bachelor’s degree that the institution
awards and 15 of the final 30 for an associate’s degree it awards be credits earned
at the institution. * Institutions that do not maintain such a requirement, or have
programs that do not, are able to demonstrate structures or practices that ensure
coherence and quality to the degree. (Consortial agreements are considered to be such
structures.)
*Note: For examples, for a bachelor’s degree requiring 120 credits, the instruction
accepts no more than 90 credits in total through transfer or other assessment of prior
learning, and the remaining 30 must fall within the last 60 credits awarded the student.”
Hinkle stated that our current residency requirement is 30 hours, with 12 of the final
18 hours in residence. Discussion followed. McGowan moved a motion to recommend development
of a rule stating that 30 of the last 60 credits for a bachelor’s degree, and 15 of
the last 30 credits for an associate’s degree be in residence. Motion passed unanimously.
C. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. UI100 Course Redesign Proposal
Starrett distributed a UI100 Course Redesign Proposal handout. He explained that the
UI100 Advisory Committee has been working for the last year and a half on course redesign.
UI100 has undergone the first phase of course redesign. The Advisory Committee has
come up with suggestions under the proposed Fall 2012 Phase II Pilot, including an
NCAT Replacement model (blended, with 1/3 lecture, 1/3 breakout, 1/3 online); class
size of 30 for non-traditional, honors, web, night, and off-campus sections; class
size of 60 for on-campus sections; two new course objectives; a reduced number of
themes; etc. Discussion followed. Starrett explained that the proposal would go to
the General Education Council the next week, and then on to Executive Staff.
D. OTHER
1. Hinkle reminded everyone that grades were due the Monday after finals.
2. Eddleman stated that graduate students graduating in Spring 2012 need to apply for graduation by the end of the next week.
Meeting adjourned.
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