GRADUATE COUNCIL MINUTES 11/19/14
GBB 202, 12:10-1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: M. Alwell, K. Briknarova, S. Bywater-Reyes, I. Crummy, L. Gray, A. Kinch,
M. McGuirl, D. Spencer, K. Swift
Members Absent/Excused: B. Bach, R. Delaloye, M. Kia C. Stanick
Ex Officio Members Present: R. Arouca, M. Berthelson N. Lindsay, S. Ross
Guest: J. Matt
COMMUNICATION
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Professor John Matt summarized the proposal for a new Master of Education in
International Education and Doctor of Philosophy in International Education Leadership.
The proposal was initiated by The Director of International Programs, Paulo ZagaloMelo. There is a nation-wide need for individuals with higher degrees who specialize in
International Education for positions similar to Director Zagalo-Melo’s and for non-profit
organizations.
There are four other institutions in the US that have similar programs, but they have a
strong focus on policy. This program is unique in that it focuses on leadership. Many of
the courses will be offered online with a two year rotation. The research course will be
offered face-to face, with asynchronous option once each academic year. Students will
have the opportunity to complete in two years. Students will also have the option to take
courses in administration.
Some of the courses will be taught by adjunct faculty in International Studies. Director
Zagalo- Melo will teach some as will Associate Provost Lindsay. Because they are on
administrator salaries they will not require additional compensation.
The admissions requirement would be the same as Educational Leadership. Most of the
students will pay their own way. They will be eligible for TAships in Educational
Leadership, but will have to compete with the other students in the program. The same
situation applies to the 9 scholarships.
Graduate Council is concerned that the degree does not require any experience with a
language other than English. Although the program does not require a language it could
suggest that students have international experience including language imersion or
require pre or co-requisites. It was also suggested that the proposers contact the
Association of International Educators (NAFSA) with regard to its needs (for example,
crises management training) and how the Association may serve as a conduit into the
program. The proposal needs to be fleshed out more and resubmitted. Council members
should direct specific questions to Professor Alwell.
BUSINESS ITEMS
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The curriculum consent agenda appended was approved. The following items are still pending.
FORS 444 UG was withdrawn.
Course Number
BIOE 406 UG
ENST 514
ENST 516
Level I
Level II
Title
Behavior & Evolution
Social Issues: The Mekong Delta
Climate Change: Mekong Delta
Certificate in Environmental Health
Graduate Program in Educational
Leadership
Change
Change credits
New course
New course
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 P.M.
Follow-up Curriculum Consent Agenda
SCIENCE
Course Number
CSCI 564
CSCI 580
Title
Big Data Mining
Parallel Computing
Change
New Course
Change description, Learning outcomes
Title
Big Data Project
Marketing Your Work
Stats Apps in W Bio
Level I
Implementing Value Based
Change
Change
New Course
New Course
Change credits, description
Certificate in Allied Health Administration
New Course
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
Course Number
BMIS 482 UG
JRNL 433 UG
WILD 542
Physical Therapy
AHHS 582
Course Number
AHHS 584
AHHS 599
MART 520
MART 530
Title
Leadership to Develop
Innovative Practice
Capstone Project
Core Research: Peer Teaching
Core Research: Professional
Presentation
Change
New Course
New Course
Change title from Graduate Teaching
Seminar
New course