Graduate Council – Minutes
East Tennessee State University
January 31, 2011 1:15pm
President’s Conference Room – Dossett Hall 206

Present: Ms. Amy J. Arnold, 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, Dr. Donald B. Hoover, Ms. Billie Lancaster, Dr. Cecilia A. McIntosh, Dr. Martha M. Pointer, Dr. Kathleen M. Rayman, Dr. Marie Tedesco, Dr. Paul C. Trogen, Dr. Ester L. Verhovsek, Dr. Jon Webb

Absent: Dr. David A. Arnall, Ms. Maria D. Costa, Dr. Wallace E. Dixon, Dr. William R. Duncan, Mr. Thaddeus Jablonski, Ms. LaDonna Hutchins (excused), Dr. Lori J. Marks (excused), Ms. Mary Ellen Musick, Ms. Cristine Trivette

Guests: Dr. Fred J. Alsop, III, Dr. Michael J. Whitelaw, Dr. Jill A. Leroy-Frazier, Dr. Amy J. Malkus, Dr. Janna L. Scarborough

Approval of November 2010 minutes:

The minutes for November 29, 2010 were approved with no corrections.

Curriculum Subcommittee report and recommendations – Dr. Martha Pointer:

1. Substantial Course Modification - BIOL 5037/ Coastal Biology Field Trip —Dr. Alsop This proposal is to increase the credit hours for the course to reflect expanded content and assignments. http://etsuis.etsu.edu/CPS/forms.aspx?DispType=OutputForms&NodeID=5_4a_9&FormID=10&Instance=4134
   The subcommittee recommends approval with the following changes:
   1. On Page 2 of Syllabus: under the heading of Grade Assignments,
   2. Flesh out examples of the extra graduate student assignments;
   3. Note when the two exams will be given (Dead Week and Finals);
   4. In section of Other Information, include an Academic Misconduct Policy—wording available in the Student Handbook / Spectrum
   
   
   Action taken by council: approved with changes
   
   
2. New Course - GEOL 5407—Dr. Whitelaw, Plate Tectonics. http://etsuis.etsu.edu/CPS/forms.aspx?DispType=OutputForms&NodeID=5_4a_9&FormID=6&Instance=1970
   The subcommittee recommends approval with the following changes:
   1. On Page 1 of Syllabus, correct Prerequisites: GEOL 1200: Geologic to Geologic
   2. Catalog Description: change the last sentences to say “Major topics include: continental drift, sea floor spreading, plate boundaries at mid-ocean ridges, transforms, subduction zones, mountain ranges and rifts, in addition to the proposed drive mechanism for plate tectonics.”
   3. On Page 2: Major Assignments for GEOL 4407, Reading Assignments: change 24 papers to 22 and Major Assignments for GEOL 5407 Reading Assignments: change from 36 papers to 33
   4. In section “Other Information”: include an Academic Misconduct Policy—wording available in the Student Handbook / Spectrum
   5. On Page 3: Required Textbook(s)—add publisher’s information to Global Tectonics 3rd Ed. Keary and Vine (2009)
   6. On Page 4: Bibliography, Recommended Readings, and / or Supplemental Materials Condie, K., 1976, Plate Tectonics and Crustal Evolution. Pub. Pergamon Press, N.Y. needs to be updated to the 1997 version if appropriate.
   
   
   Action taken by council: approved with changes
   
   
3. New Course - MALS 5300—Dr. Leroy-Frazier, Theory and Practice of Regionalism. http://etsuis.etsu.edu/CPS/forms.aspx?DispType=OutputForms&NodeID=5_4a_9&FormID=6&Instance=4178
   
   This proposal was tabled
   1. Curriculum Committee asked for a letter of support from Appalachian Studies as well as statistics documenting need for the creation of this course. NOTE: see email at end of agenda from Dean Rick Osborn asking for reconsideration of this request.
   2. Syllabus: Concern is that Catalog Description is very brief: Add one more sentence to the current one, stating that topics may include: old vs. new regionalisms (globalization and the market model; government / governance and empowerment; regionalism, localism and provincialism) and critical regionalism (modernization, urbanization, and the homogenization of culture; space, place, bioregion and sustainability)
   3. Purpose and Goals: change bullets to asterisks so that the CPS will format correctly
   4. In section “Other Information”: include an Academic Misconduct Policy—wording available in the Student Handbook / Spectrum
   
   
   
4. Proposal for Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Master Teacher Concentration (MTEA) to be offered through distance learning (proposal attached). Dr. Amy Malkus.
   During discussion of the proposal, it was clear that some revisions of the new form will be necessary to assure adequate information. Since this proposal was initiated using the appropriate form at that time, the subcommittee asked many questions and recommends approval with the following modifications:
   
   The subcommittee recommends approval with the following changes:
   1. Clarify on the form that this program will be delivered as a hybrid, with most courses being delivered online but with a formal onsite requirement. Depending on specific mechanism chosen (one course being delivered onsite or a portion of one course being delivered onsite), the program will need to reflect this in the percentages on the form.
   2. Information on advising and use of learning resources may need to be modified, depending upon decision described in A. above.
   3. Modify the section on assessment of student learning outcomes to reflect the practice of assessing the program based on NAEYC standards and student learning based on performance on the comprehensive exam.
   Action taken by council: approved with changes
   
   
5. Proposal for Ed.S. Educational Leadership, Concentration in Counselor Leadership to be offered through distance education (proposal attached). Dr. Janna Scarborough.
   During discussion of the proposal, it was clear that some revisions of the new form will be necessary to assure adequate information. Since this proposal was initiated using the appropriate form at that time, the subcommittee asked many questions and recommends approval with the following modifications:
   
   The subcommittee recommends approval with the following changes:
   1. Clarify on the form the number of credit hours of courses in the program that are entirely online and which will have hybrid delivery.
   2. In academic advising section, correct typo.
   3. In assessment of student learning, include example of how program assesses this.
   
   Action taken by council: approved with changes
   
   

Graduate Faculty Subcommittee report and recommendations – Dr. Tedesco Recommendations were emailed separately to council members for review.

Graduate Faculty Subcommittee Report
January 2011

New Applications

	Applicant	Department	Recommendation
1.	Archer, Melody	ECED	Affiliate
2.	Beach, Robert	Econ. & Finance	Affiliate
3.	Burks, Christopher	SPCH/Audiology	Affiliate
4.	Byrd, Rebekeh	HDAL	Member
5.	Coates, Allen	PHIL	Member
6.	Davison, John	HDAL	Affiliate
7.	Dobbins, Dorothy	SOWK	Member
8.	Emma, Todd	ENTC	Affiliate
9.	Gates, Nathan	PSYC	Affiliate
10.	Henley, Patrick	SPCH/Audiology	Affiliate
11.	Holbrook, Helene	NURS	Affiliate
12.	Hong, Jinseak	ENTC	Affiliate
13.	Johnson, Kelli	SPCH/Lang. Path.	Affiliate
14.	Joyner, Michelle	MATH	Member
15.	Kalayci, Selim	CSCI	Affiliate
16.	Mims, Pamela	HDAL	Member
17.	Nanjundeswaran, Chayadevie	SPCH/Lang. Path.	Affiliate
18.	Prior, Nicole	CJCR	Member
19.	Shephard, Edward	CUAI	Affiliate
20./td>	Short, Glenda Lester	SOWK	Member
21.	Smith, Michael	SOWK	Member
22.	Sweeny, Aryn	MUSC	Member
23.	Weierbach, Florence	NURS	Member
24.	Zheng, Shimin	Biostats	member

Action taken by council: approved

#Dean rec. was member; grad coordinator and chair recommended senior.
**All recommendations were for member status.
*Will teach a course for HDAL

Old Business:

The council members discussed extensively the drafting revision of the Graduate Faculty application form in prior meetings with various recommendations to be included. As a result, Dr. Beck presented to the council members the Graduate Faculty Appointment/Reappointment drafted proposal. After the council members reviewed the draft form, it was unanimously approved with one suggestion. Dr. Beck was requested to notify the graduate coordinators, deans, chairs by email of the new form accessibility on the Graduate Studies website. The notification should prevent old appointment forms from being submitted to the subcommittee.

The Academic Council requested Dr. Champney and Dr. McIntosh convey to the Graduate Council members clarification regarding graduate certificate language in the catalog. The council members discussed the proposed current and recommended language on second graduate master’s degree and dual degree programs. The motion was made regarding the recommended language and the motion was approved.

New Business:

Dr. Grube and Dr. McIntosh specify the background information regarding why the ETSU Definition of Credit hours required reviewing. The credit hours determination includes labs, clinics, internship, independent study and practicum. Also, the criterion is toward programs not courses moving to the online delivery. After the council members discussed the definition of credit hours, the council endorsed in concept the straw man draft. However, Dr. Grube was asked to bring the final proposal back to the Graduate Council for review and approval

Other:

Dr. Beck introduces a new email change implemented by OIT that will begin February 1, 2011. Students will receive their ETSU username and email address before they enroll into classes. The information will be sent to students in the official admission letter. All essential information will be communicated to this email address.

Adjournment:

There was no further business to conduct; therefore, the council meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.