Graduate Studies

Graduate Council Minutes - March 5, 2018

3:00 – 5:00 p.m., Horrabin Hall 60/QC 2203

Members Present: J. Ehrlich, H. Hemphill, A. Hyde, K. Kapale (Vice Chair), J. Laurent (Chair), S. Szyjka

Members Absent: J. Stegall, M. Stryker

Guests Present: C. Piletic, S. Haynes

Ex-Officio Present: N. Parsons

Others Present: A. Schulz

I. STUDENT APPEALS

A. Request to waive the 6-hour C rule

1. Kinesiology

Student and Dr. Piletic were in attendance. Student explained that low grades earned were due to family health issues that distracted him during classes. Dr. Piletic added support for the student.

Motion: To approve the request. (Hyde/Kapale)
MOTION CARRIED 6 YES – 0 NO – 0 AB

2. Liberal Arts and Sciences

Student and Dr. Haynes were present. Student noted that he had a fire at his residence which caused significant financial hardship and also for courses to suffer. Student added that he worked additional hours to overcome hardships. Dr. Haynes stated that the student has done well with core courses. Dr. Kapale asked about current work status. Dr. Hemphill asked for the anticipated completion date of the degree.

Motion: To approve the request. (Hemphill/Ehrlich)
MOTION CARRIED 6 YES – 0 NO – 0 AB

B. Grade Appeal

1. Health Sciences

Dr. Laurent presented a grade appeal that was heard by a sub-committee of the Graduate Council per the grade appeal policy. The sub-committee submitted their recommendation to deny the grade appeal to the Council.

Motion: To accept the sub-committee recommendation to deny the grade appeal. (Ehrlich/Hemphill)
MOTION CARRIED 6 YES – 0 NO – 0 AB


II. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Academic integrity incident reports filed in the School of Graduate Studies, January 2018 (0)

B. Requests to serve as a reader on exit option committee, January 2018 (0)

C. Graduate Research Conference – March 2, 2018

Dr. Kapale stated that the Graduate Research Conference was successful with 88 presentations including 62 posters, 25 podium presentation, and 1 performance. It was noted that 48 faculty members volunteered their time as judges and/or moderators. Dr. Laurent provided a suggestion that future keynote speakers be recorded. He felt that it was a high quality presentation that could be shared. Dr. Kapale added that the conference is an important opportunity for students to connect with other disciplines and faculty as well. Dr. Hemphill noted that the original concept was to give students practice in a conference setting and it seems to be accomplishing that. Dr. Kapale would like to see more performance entries and will work on approaching those departments earlier in the academic year to give time for preparation.

D. Graduate Council Nomination and Election Procedures

Ms. Schulz announced that petitions would be mailed to full members of the graduate faculty in the near future. Vacant seats will be from the College of Business and Technology and the College of Fine Arts and Communication. New members will be invited to the April 23, 2018 meeting.


III. GRADUATE CURRICULUM

A. Counselor Education

1. Request to change graduate program requirements

a. Master of Science in Education in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Dr. Parsons noted that the request should have both options listed and that a revised form was being submitted.

Motion: To postpone the request. (Ehrlich/Kapale)
MOTION CARRIED 6 YES – 0 NO – 0 AB


IV. OTHER BUSINESS

None reported.

Meeting adjourned: 3:31 p.m.