Graduate Studies

Graduate Council Minutes - September 12, 2016

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

Members Present: P.K. Babu (Vice Chair), J. Ehrlich, A. Hyde, J. Laurent, K. Pawelko (Chair), M. Stryker

Members Absent: J. Stegall

Guests Present: K. McCravy, T. Lough, J. Myers, J. Wigglesworth, C. Piletic, D. Kramer, A. Hart, K. Daytner, L. Oden, M. Bezold, K. Boeckelman, K. Mayborn

Ex-Officio Present: N. Parsons

Others Present: A. Schulz

I. STUDENT APPEALS

A. Request to waive the 6-hour “C” rule

1. Biology

Student and Dr. McCravy were in attendance. Student took on too much and could not keep up. Student has struggled previously as well. Discussion was held regarding academic performance.

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

2. Law Enforcement and Justice Administration

Student and Drs. Lough and Myers were present. The student explained that this is her last semester and she has been dealing with a family loss. She has been working with her instructors to complete all course materials. Dr. Myers outlined the plan of completion for the student. Dr. Lough added that they felt confident the student could successfully complete.

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

B. Request to hold an assistantship as a probationary student

1. Kinesiology

Student was in attendance as well as Drs. Wigglesworth and Piletic. The student stated that the way that his GPA was calculated put him just under the required 3.0 for regular admission to the program. Discussion was held regarding position responsibilities and current courses. Dr. Piletic added that the student is currently ahead in courses that he is taking and doing very well.

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

2. Sport Management

Student and Drs. Wigglesworth and Hart were present. The student provided background information and the responsibilities of the assistantship. Dr. Hart added his support and noted that the student possesses the unique skill set required for the position. The student is currently doing very well in courses.

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

II. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Academic integrity incident reports filed in the School of Graduate Studies, April – August 2016 (4)

1. Resolved at the instructor level – 4

B. Requests to serve as a reader on exit option committee, April – August 2016 (4)

1. Biology (3) – approved

2. Communication (1) - denied

C. Graduate Committee Chair fall semester meeting – September 28, 2016

Ms. Schulz announced that the fall meeting of the Graduate Committee Chairs will be held on Wednesday, September 28 in Horrabin Hall 1 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Agenda items include recruitment, graduate research conference, recruitment grants, and enrollment among other topics. Ms. Schulz will include members of the Council on the meeting notice.

D. Temporary Graduate Faculty approvals for 2016-2017

Ms. Schulz provided Council members with a list of all faculty members that have been approved for temporary graduate faculty status for the 2016-2017 academic year. An updated list will be provided at the first regular meeting of the Spring 2017 semester.

E. Graduate Student Research and Professional Development Fund

Ms. Schulz announced that due to funding issues, this program is being suspended for at least one academic year beginning Fall 2016.

F. Student Learning Assessment Committee

Dr. Parsons announced that a representative from the Graduate Council needs to serve on the Student Learning Assessment Committee. Dr. Pawelko volunteered to continuing serving in this role.

III. GRADUATE FACULTY – FULL MEMBERSHIP

A. Maureen P.  Bezold, Associate Professor, Health Sciences and Social Work

Dr. Bezold was in attendance to answer questions. Dr. Babu noted that the brief summary of scholarship activity was missing. Dr. Bezold verbally provided the information indicating that she is working on three projects. Discussion was held regarding other revisions needed.

Motion: To approve the request pending submission of revisions. (Babu/Ehrlich)
MOTION CARRIED 6 YES – 0 NO – 0 AB

B. Kimberly J. Rice, Assistant Professor, Political Science

Dr. Boeckelman was present on behalf of Dr. Rice. He noted that she is sought out by graduate students and it would be beneficial for the students if she was able to chair their committees. Discussion was held regarding minor revisions needed.

Motion: To approve the request pending submission of revisions. (Hyde/Babu)
MOTION CARRIED 6 YES – 0 NO – 0 AB

IV. OTHER BUSINESS

Discussion was held regarding student petition forms and the lack of rationale provided by departments. Council members determined that petitions must have the section complete or a letter attached before the petition will be considered. Ms. Schulz will work with departments to make sure that it is done.

Dr. Pawelko noted that the Summer School Committee needs a representative from the Graduate Council. Drs. Hyde and Laurent asked about the task of the committee. Dr. Parsons added details noting that she was unsure of the schedule of the meetings. Dr. Pawelko will obtain further information and send it out via email to Council members.

Dr. Laurent questioned the procedure for full graduate faculty applications. Ms. Schulz stated that she would find the history of the procedure and report back to Council. Discussion was held regarding the wording of the full membership application.

 

Meeting adjourned: 4:28 p.m.