Graduate Studies

Graduate Council Minutes - May 4, 2020 - Special Meeting

3:30 p.m., Virtual

Members Present: C. Anderson, H. Hemphill (Chair), K. Kapale, J. McQuillan, S. Szyjka

Members Absent: C. Blackinton, J. Hammersley, B. Locke (Vice Chair)

Guests Present: R. Di Carmine, L. McCloud

Ex-officio Present: Mark Mossman

Others Present: A. Schulz

 

I. STUDENT APPEALS

A. Request to hold an assistantship as a probationary student

1. English

Student unable to attend but Dr. Di Carmine was present. The student changed majors between two completely unrelated fields and it took awhile before she discovered what she was really passionate about. Student has been working on GPA for the last two semesters. Dr. Di Carmine noted that the student did very well in the interview for the position. Dr. McQuillan asked about the student’s current courses. Dr. Di Carmine stated that they are all within English this semester. Discussion held regarding the student’s GPA.

Motion: To approve the request. (Anderson/Kapale)
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES – 0 NO – 0 AB

2. College Student Personnel – Student A

Student not present but Dr. McCloud answered questions. Student received strong recommendations and would be a good fit for the program based on previous experiences. Dr. McCloud noted that the program has had success with other students with low incoming GPAs and this student has received assistantship offers in multiple locations on campus.

Motion: To approve the request. (Kapale/Szyjka)
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES – 0 NO – 0 AB

3. College Student Personnel – Student B

Student represented by Dr. McCloud. Student graduated a few years ago but came with strong recommendations and had previous heavy involvement on campus. Student acknowledged over involvement in their undergraduate years but the CSP graduate program provides a lot of support for their students and believes they can help this student stay focused.

Motion: To approve the request. (Anderson/McQuillan)
MOTION CARRIED 5 YES – 0 NO – 0 AB

 

Meeting adjourned: 4:10 p.m.