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Minutes of the Graduate Council
April 6, 2009
GRADUATE COUNCIL
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Minutes of Meeting Held on April 6, 2009
Present:
Dean Vogelsang-Coombs, Professors Karem, Ingersoll, Goodell, Simon,
Weinstein, Holcomb, Weyman, Smith, Bowen, Chieh-Chieh Bowen,
Mensforth, Delgado, and Thorton
Absent/Excused:
Professors Medina-Rivera, Bathala, Dixit, Gatica, Rudd, and Bailey
Guests:
Dr. M. Kaufman, Dr. Xu, Dr. Slane, Dr. Benander
Dean Vogelsang-Coombs called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda. Dean Coombs went over the agenda items and made one addition—
the retirement of Bill Bailey.
2. Approval of March 10, 2009 Minutes. The minutes from March 10, 2009 were approved as
written.
Since Dan Arthur’s time at the last meeting was so short, a separate meeting was suggested
with Marketing to discuss the web site and problems in navigation
3. Dean’s Remarks
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A Strategic Planning process has begun with the College of Graduate Studies and Dr. John
Yankey, a retired CWRU professor and internationally known strategic planning consultant.
Since Dr. Bailey is retiring, Dr. Mensforth agreed to stand in as the Ph.D. Marshall at
Commencement.
A search for a half-time Associate Dean has been proposed.
Graduate Admissions has 2 staff vacancies and the systems administrator is returning.
Dean Coombs is taking this opportunity to re-organize Graduate Admissions.
The Provost has empowered a “Rapid Response Team” for Graduate Admissions to
facilitate the reorganization and provide solutions to technology problems with PeopleSoft 9
and the staffing changes; Dean Coombs’ goal is a turn-around in 60 days.
Dr. Harry Andrist is retiring from OBOR and will announce his replacement at the
upcoming RACGS meeting on April 24, 2009
5. Continuing Business
None
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New Business
a. Program review--We have received notification of the programs set for Program Review
in 2009-2010 (Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Science/Master’s of Science in
Computer Information Science, Communication, Dramatic Arts). We are in the process of
electing new members to the Program Review Committee. Volunteers are welcome.
b. Proposal for a 4+1 Program for BSCIS/MCIS—Professor Benander presented
information on the pending proposal. After discussion, Council asked that the item referring
to the 3 credit hour Honors Thesis count only for undergraduate credit. The proposal was
approved with this change. Dr. Benander was asked to submit a revised copy.
c. Proposal for a 4+1 in Chemistry—Professor Xu presented information on the proposal.
As a result of discussion, Council asked him to delete the last entry of the dual listing
courses be deleted (CHM 479/679) and to list only the 500-level courses as the graduate
curriculum. The proposal was approved with these changes, and Dr. Xu was asked to resubmit with the corrections.
d. Proposal for a 4+1 in Physics—Dr. Kaufman presented information on a 4+1 proposal
in Physics. After discussion, the motion to approve the proposal passed.
e. PDP for a Doctor of Medical Physics—Dr. Kaufman explained this proposal is being
presented because of changes in the accreditation regulations to the field of Medical Physics.
A hospital residency is required in the future because the field is moving to create clinical
programs. The proposal specifies the first two years of coursework; the next two years
involve the residency in a hospital. A Master’s degree will be granted after a student
completes the first two years.
The discussion raised the following issues: (1) New courses will need approval. (2)
Account budget and lab space will need further clarification (3) A new acronym is necessary
since there is already a program in the College of Science with the DMP acronym. (4) The
Provost must approve this proposal as per the Faculty Senate guidelines before the Graduate
Council’s action becomes final. Dr. Kaufman was asked to get the Provost’s written
approval, make minor revisions, and return to the next Graduate Council meeting for
approval of the proposal.
f. Dean Coombs asked if anyone had any ideas for recognition of Dr. Bailey on his
upcoming retirement, to email her.
7. Committee Reports: 2 reports were presented, as follows:
a. University Curriculum Committee—The new non-thesis track in a Master’s in
Environmental Science passed UCC. The new Certificate program in Science & Technology also
passed UCC.
b. Program Review Committee—The Committee has met several times for Black Studies,
which does not have a graduate program. The external reviewer has submitted a report and the
Program Review Committee is preparing a report based on that review. The external reviewer will
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be coming next week for the Philosophy review, which does have a graduate program. The Dean is
scheduled to meet the reviewer on April 17, 2009.
8. Announcements or Information, FYI: None
9. Applause & Accomplishment: None
10. Next Meeting: The next Graduate Council meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
in Room 200 of Parker-Hannifin Hall. This is a change from the announced schedule. The
change in time allows Graduate Council members to attend the President’s Farewell Picnic.
11. Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
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