GRADUATE COUNCIL MINUTES 12/2/14
GBB 202, 12:10-1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: M. Alwell, K. Briknarova, S. Bywater-Reyes, I. Crummy, A. Kinch, M.
McGuirl, D. Spencer, C. Stanick K. Swift
Members Absent/Excused: B. Bach, R. Delaloye, M. Kia, L. Gray, S. Ross
Ex Officio Members Present: R. Arouca, M. Berthelson, N. Lindsay
Communication
 The first call for Bertha Morton Scholarship applications will be sent on December 5th.
The second will be sent the 2nd week of the spring semester. Student applications are due
to departments by February 13th and department’s nominations to the Graduate School by
March 6th.
Professor Kinch would like to hear from graduate students regarding the automated
process. The transition significantly changed the process in his department, where the
faculty previously agreed who should apply for the scholarship prior to students
completing applications.
BUSINESS ITEMS
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The following curriculum follow-up items were approved.
Course Number
BIOE 406 UG
BIOE 409 UG
ENST 514
ENST 516
FOR 444 UG
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Title
Behavior & Evolution
Behavior & Evolution Discussion
Social Issues: The Mekong Delta
Climate Change: Mekong Delta
Forest Restoration
Change
Change credits
New course
New course
New course
New course
Vote on the Level I Certificate in Environmental Health and related courses was postponed.
Although a revised proposal was received, it has not been reviewed by the Department of
Education. It will be considered at the first meeting spring semester.
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Vote on the Level II PhD and M.Ed in International Education Leadership and related courses
was also postponed. The revised proposal showed improvements, but still has some issues and
the syllabi for the new courses are insufficient. Associate Provost Lindsay informed John Matt of
the continued concern regarding language. Professor Matt is willing to include two semesters of
language and international experience as a requirement. Additional revisions are needed, so this
proposal will be considered at the first meeting spring semester. The subcommittee will need to
review the revisions prior to the Council’s meeting. These items must be approved at the
February Faculty Senate meeting in order to be on the Board of Regents meeting agenda in
March.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:05 p.m.