MINUTES OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL______________________________
DATE OF MEETING: NOVEMBER 19, 2014
The November 19, 2014 meeting of the Graduate Council was called to order at 1:18 p.m. in
SH 308 by Dr. Katie Rose, Chair of the Graduate Council.
ATTENDANCE:
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Members: Sara Abbe, Tamby Allman, Husny Amerih, Mary Anderson, Nancy
Anderson, Catherine Bailey, Amy Burke (substitute for Dr. Claudia Hagg), Pei-Fen
Chang, Karen Dunlap, Sara Fanning, Jessica Gullion, Holly Hansen-Thomas, Victorine
Imrhan, Ruth Johnson (ex-officio), Mark Kessler, Larry LeFlore (ex-officio), Sara
McMahan (substitute for Dr. Rebecca Frederickson), David Nichols, Kim Parker, Gail
Poskey, Elizabeth Restrepo (substitute for Dr. Vicki Zeigler), Linda Rubin, Susan Sheriff,
Ann Staton, Lynda Uphouse (substitute for Dr. DiAnna Hynds), Genevieve West, Ann
Wheeler, Anne Young
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Guests: Robert Lothringer, Jeannie Rickey, Donna Scott-Tilley
MINUTES APPROVED:
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The meeting minutes for October 15, 2014 were approved as disseminated.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Dr. LeFlore reported the following:
o The Graduate Enrollment Taskforce has been put in place as recommended by Dr.
Neely’s office. This initiative was needed in order to assist with the decrease in
graduate enrollment. Graduate enrollment should be at 35% or greater. Last year’s
enrollment was at 36% which demonstrates a decline based on previous years.
o The first Graduate Enrollment Taskforce meeting was successful however ideas are
still needed in order to combat the decline in graduate enrollment. Things to consider
are communication channels once admitted to TWU, advising challenges, and
comprehensive packages.
o The Graduate School will undergo an audit in the near future. Additional information
will be conveyed as it becomes available.
o Graduate Council members were encouraged to express the importance of graduate
faculty’s presence at theses defense since there has been diminutive participation.
o TWU is one of eight universities in the Dallas Fort Worth area participating in the
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Program. The Fellowship develops leaders, improves
community health by strengthening community-based organizations, expands
educational opportunities in partnering schools, and maintains a community of
Schweitzer Fellowship alumni that are committed to lives of service. Graduate
Council members were encouraged to get students involved in this program.
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MINUTES OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL______________________________
DATE OF MEETING: NOVEMBER 19, 2014
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Dr. Johnson reported the following:
o Dr. Johnson thanked all departments and faculty for a wonderful semester. There
were only a few issues concerning the certification of final exam (CFE), meeting
early deadline, rollover procedures, and certificates.
o The CFE has to be completed and into the Graduate School by the deadline to
submit all forms. If this is not in the students’ file by the deadline the student will
be deleted from graduation. The CFE for all practical purposes suggests the
student is in good standing and will be complete all course work. If a faculty
member is hesitant to sign off on a student’s CFE this should be addressed with
the student.
o In order to meet early deadline a student must first fill out the early deadline form
located on the Graduate School webpage. The student will also need to be in good
standing and have all required materials/forms at the Graduate School prior to the
deadline. If the student is in good standing and has all materials/forms to the
Graduate School by the early deadline they do not have to enroll in a future class.
Meeting early deadline saves the student time and money. Please refer to the
deadline sheet on the Graduate School website for required materials/forms and
deadline dates.
o A student is able to rollover a graduation application two times before having to
pay the graduate application fee again. Please refer to the deadline sheet located
on the Graduate School website in reference to the rollover deadline.
o Certificates need to be received by the final grade date if not the certificate will
not be posted until the next semester. Dr. Johnson also stressed the importance of
not submitting certificate forms in advance. All certificate forms should be
submitted within the current semester.
SUMMARY REPORTS FROM 2014-2015 STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Academic Standards Committee - Dr. Holly Hansen-Thomas, Chair
o Dr. Hansen-Thomas expressed the need to change the verbiage pertaining to graduate
faculty membership. There was a discussion to omit the seven year policy pertaining
to non-tenure track memberships, since many applicants do not fit the associate
qualifications. The Graduate Council recommended the Academic Standards
Committee look at the consequences of making this change and come back with a
recommendation. This topic of discussion will be revisited in the near future.
Membership Committee – Dr. Anne Young, Chair
o Dr. Anne Young, thanked the committee members for their considerable efforts in
reviewing 34 applications. Adjustments are needed on two applications before a
recommendation can be made.
o The committee recommended approval of the following individuals for graduate
faculty membership.
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MINUTES OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL______________________________
DATE OF MEETING: NOVEMBER 19, 2014
FIRST NAME
Dayna
Pamela
Catherine
Maria
Sharon
LAST NAME
Averitt
Baker
Banks
Barua
Benge
COMPONENT
Biology
Accounting
Mathematics
School of Management
Music and Drama
Brenda
Christopher
Matthew
Gretchen
Binder
Brower
Brown
Busl
Sharon
Patricia
Nina
Jordan
Graham
Denham
Driscoll
Fredland
Fuchs
Gray Scott
Julio
Tina
Christopher
Wendi
Daniel
Celia
Ryan
Melissa
Ann
Joel
Aaron
John
Karen
Jeff
Jennifer
Guerrero
Gumienny
Harris
Johnson
Krutka
Lo
McGill
McInnis
Medley
Muro
Norton
Nugent
Pancheri
Radighieri
Richey
Keith
Swigger
Kerry
Sandra
Webb
Westmoreland
Nursing
Biology
English
English, Speech, & Foreign
Language
Nursing
Health Systems Management
Nursing
Dance
English, Speech, & Foreign
Language
Health Studies
Biology
School of Management
Psychology
Teacher Education
Sociology
Psychology
Family Sciences
Physical Therapy
Counseling & Development
Family Therapy
School of Management
Nursing
School of Management
Library & Information
Studies
Library & Information
Studies
School of Management
Biology
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RECOMMEND
Associate
Full
Associate
Associate
Associate
(Term Ends 8/31/15)
Full
Associate
Associate
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Full
Full
Associate
Associate
Full
Full
Associate
Full
Full
Associate
Associate
Full
Full
Full
MINUTES OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL______________________________
DATE OF MEETING: NOVEMBER 19, 2014
Dr. Katie Rose moved that the Council approve the recommendations, and the motion was
approved unanimously.
REPORTS:
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Dr. Donna Scott-Tilley made the following announcements:
 Seventeen proposals have been submitted and eight will accepted. There will be
more information concerning these proposals in a few weeks.
 The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs will be undergoing an internal
audit in the near future.
 Six Sigma will start in our area. If anyone is a member please contact Dr. ScottTilley.
ADJOURNMENT:
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The meeting adjourned at 2:11 p.m.
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