Graduate Council Meeting Minutes
March 12, 2008
GBB 202, 12:10-1:00 p.m.
Members Present: L. Ametsbichler, M. Antonioli, J. Copeland M. DeGrandpre, D.
Erickson, C. Fiore, T. Herron, J. McNulty, D. Potts, C. VonReichert, C. Winkler
Members Absent/Excused: W. Madison, N. Hinman
Ex-officio members Present: Dean Strobel
Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 12:10 p.m.
The 3/5/08 minutes were approved.
Communication:
Bertha Mortons
The Council thanked Dean Strobel for posting the Bertha Morton Nominations. Not all
Council members’ scores were submitted, so the initial breakdown was not available.
Members were instructed to have their scores to Dean Strobel by Saturday, March 15th.
There are approximately 30 scholarships including one fellowship available. It was
suggested that the top 40% of each group receive the award. The next 20% will be
reviewed by two generalists (approximately 2 nominations each- assigned by either Dean
Strobel or Camie). These nominations will be discussed by the Council if there is not a
natural break for the additional awards.
Humanities
Schools
Science
Social Sciences
Total
8 (late proposals from Media Arts pending)
21
20
9
58
The Faculty Library Committee
The Faculty Library Committee drafted a resolution that includes adding an exofficio member from the library to ASCRC and Graduate Council. The Library
would like to be involved in the review of new programs that affect library
acquisitions.
The committee discussed the recommendation and does not support the addition
of an ex-officio member. It seems that the library’s main concern is about
resources and this is not the purview of the Council. A representative from the
Library would be welcome to attend the Council meetings when level II proposals
are discussed, but does not agree that an ex-officio member is necessary.
Business Items:
Data Analysis Workgroup Update
The electronic student survey went out on Tuesday. Professor Fiore heard from
students that were experiencing delays. She recommended that they try again
latter. So it appears that a lot of students are responding. The graduate director
survey will also be conducted electronically. Next week the directors will receive
the communication with the attached survey to print, so that they can refer to the
paper copy prior to entering their electronic responses.
The workgroup will have the final analysis of the second cohort next week. It
will not be able to send data to departments for input due to time constraints. A
meeting will be set up with the Provost after spring break.
New Admissions Criteria Review
The Council discussed the revised Drama/Dance proposal. It recommends that
high level work experience be better defined. The draft will be sent back to the
department for additional refinement.
Criteria for Allocating Teaching Assistantships
The Council reviewed the document. The guidelines are hypothetical in case a
reallocation takes place. There is concern that the data used to measure productivity will
come from a report that is prepared by the Research Office. Data is not currently
collected on publications or other measures such as national reputation. The Council may
wish to suggest that other data be collected to make informed decisions. The results of
the Data Analysis Workgroup may provide insight into these needs. One criterion
missing from the document is consideration for economic development in the state.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.