Minutes of the Graduate Council October 2, 2001 As approved by the Graduate Council, December 4, 2001 Members present: G. Bailey, A. Barkley, A. Bennett, L. Bergen, T. Bolton, K. Brooks, K. Carpenter, A. Cochran, M. Collinson, L. Davis, G. Eiselein, J. Fliter, L. Glasgow, P. Gormely, M. Kren, E. Minton, B. Niehoff, G. Ramaswamy, D. Sachs, J. Staver (L. Thurston, proxy), L. Thurston, R. Trewyn, D. Troyer, E. Vassol, D. Vruwink, M. White, D. Wright, C. Wyatt Members absent: A. Brightman, M. Hossain, G. Kluitenberg, T. Musch, K. Shultis, K. Tilley Graduate School staff present: J. Barnhart, J. Guikema, C. Shanklin The meeting was called to order by Associate Dean Jim Guikema at 3:35 p.m. in Room 213, Student Union. 1. Opening Remarks. Dean Guikema expressed his appreciation for the way the University has handled the September 11 grief and counseling for both domestic and international students. Only three graduate students that accepted the offer made by the government of Saudi Arabia to return home. Senator Feinstein of California has proposed a revised version of an earlier computerbased tracking system of international students to the Immigration sub-committee of the Judiciary Committee of the Senate which oversees INS. International students would pay $60 to get the tracking card. NAFSA has asked for a further modification to make it more user-friendly to the international student clientele. The North Central Association will make a site visit very soon. Prof. Ron Downey (Planning and Analysis Office) briefly discussed the NCA accreditation visit. Currently, program assessment has been geared to undergraduate programs. Assessment feedback is already better for graduate programs. Assessment procedures for graduate programs will be developed over the next year. 2. Minutes. The minutes of the September 4, 2001 meeting were approved as read. 3. Graduate School Actions and Announcements a. Appointments for Graduate Faculty Membership Name Keith B. Gido Kirsten Nicolaysen Department/Program Biology Geology b. Emergency Non-Graduate Faculty to teach Graduate Courses Name Dale Bremer Kimberly J. Shafer Department/Program Horticulture, Forestry & Rec Res Human Nutrition John D. Spangler Dan Wilcox Physics Counseling & Educ Psych Courses HORT 951 HN 600 HN 610 PHYS 801 EDCEP 812 Term F01 F01 F01 F01 F01 4. Academic Affairs Committee a. It was moved and seconded that the following faculty members be approved for membership and Certification to direct doctoral students. The motion passed. i. for MEMBERSHIP ONLY Name Camille Consolvo Justin D. Faris Kim G. Friesen Ata Ul Karim Paul Marsh Donghai Wang Karin E. Westman ii. Position Adj. Asst. Professor Adj. Professor Adj. Professor Adj. Asst. Professor Adj. Professor Asst. Professor Visiting Asst. Professor for MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION Name Mark E. Casada Zenghu Chang Stacey Lewis Hutchinson N. Sanjay Rebello iii. Department/Program Counseling & Educ Psych Plant Pathology Animal Sciences and Industry Counseling & Educ Psych Entomology Biological & Agricultural Engineering English Position Adj. Assoc. Professor Assoc. Professor Asst. Professor Asst. Professor Department/Program Biological & Agricultural Engg. Physics Biological & Agricultural Engg. Physics for CERTIFICATION ONLY Name Kenneth R. Schroeder Mike Tokach Position Asst. Professor Professor Department/Program Horticulture, Forestry & Rec. Res. Animal Sciences and Industry b. Non-Graduate Faculty to teach Graduate Courses (One-year Approval) Name Robert Auten Roxane Fagan James M. Shawn Hutchinson Gregory L. Smith c. Course and curriculum changes: Department/Program Management Biology Geography Management Courses MANGT 676 BIOL 890 GEOG 702 MANGT 666 Term S02 S02 S02 S02 It was moved and seconded to approve courses proposed for graduate credit or course changes. Following discussion the motion passed. 1. CHANGE AT 645. Import/Export Strategy in the Apparel and Textile Industries. (3) II. Analysis of the strategic importance of exporting and importing in the marketing strategy of apparel and textile related businesses; introduction to product development and global sourcing issues as they relate to individual business strategy. Pr.: AT 545, MKTIB 400. AT 645. Private Label Apparel Product Development. (3) II. Capstone course using a team approach to synthesize and perform activities used b apparel retailers to create al ine of privat label merchandise for a targeting consumer marker. Pr.: AT 440; AT 625 or AT 670. DMP 785. Diagnostic Medicine. (2) I, II, S. Practical experience in diagnostic procedures in the laboratory and on postmortem examination. Pr.: Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. DMP 785. Diagnostic Medicine. (2) I, II, S. Practical experience in necropsy procedures and laboratory findings. Pr.: Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. 2. DROP AP 865. Physiologic Constituents of Body Fluids. (2) I, II, S. Analysis of body fluids, with application to specific and fundamental problems in veterinary medicine. One hour rec. and one to three hours lab a week. Pr.: AP 747 and consent of staff. AP 886. Clinical Nutrition. (3) II. The clinical aspects of nutrition as it relates to (a) medical and surgical management of diseased and convalescent animals (therapeutic nutrition), and (b) programs of disease prevention of the common domestic species of food producing, companion animals, pet birds, and exotic animals (nutritional preventive medicine). Same as ASI 886 and CS 886. Pr.: Third-year standing in College of Veterinary Medicine. AP 888. Advanced Neuroendocrinology. (2) II, in even years. A study of the chemical link between the brain and the endocrine system; the roles of brain peptides, neural pathways, and centrally acting drugs in the release of hormones, hormonal involvement in reproduction, aging, breast cancer, stress, etc.; a survey of the new and evolving concepts and techniques in neuroendocrinology. Two hours lec. a week. Pr.: AP 747 or BIOL 710 or equiv. AP 891. Beef Nutritional Health and Feeding Management. (1) I, II. Veterinary medical aspects of nutrition and feeding management of beef cattle, with consideration of therapeutic nutrition related to clinical management of diseased and convalescent animals and nutritional programs of disease prevention in applied production. Pr.: AP 886 or equiv. AP 892. Dairy Nutritional Health and Feeding Management. (1), I, II. Veterinary medical aspects of nutrition and feeding management of dairy cattle, with consideration of therapeutic nutrition related to clinical management of diseased and convalescent animals and nutritional programs of disease prevention in applied production. Pr.: AP 886 or equiv. AP 893. Equine Nutritional Health and Feeding Management. (1) I, II. Veterinary medical aspects of nutrition and feeding management of horses, with consideration of therapeutic nutrition related to clinical management of diseased and convalescent animals and nutritional programs of disease prevention in applied production and horse care. Pr.: AP 886 or equiv. AP 915. Histophysiology of Nutritional Deficiencies. (3) I, II, S. The study of changes occurring in tissues from nutritional deficiencies. Two hours rec. and three hours lab a week. Open to graduate students and veterinary students earning graduate credit. Pr.: Consent of staff. AP 935. Comparative Neuroanatomy. (3) II, in odd years. Study of the structure and function of the nervous system of animals representing all phyla of the animal kingdom. Special emphasis is given to the study of vertebrates including man. Pr.: BIOL 505 or equiv. CS 893. Equine Advanced Hard Tissue Surgery. (2) I, in even years. Selected procedures in equine orthopedic surgery will be presented. Discussions will review treatment selection and indications, alternative modalities, intra-operative techniques, pathophysiology, adjunctive therapies, aftercare and complications. Pr.: DVM degree or consent of Department Head. CS 894. Equine Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery. (2) II, in even years. A presentation of complex surgical techniques not available in the professional curriculum will be provided for the post-DVM trainee. The indications rational, technical aspects, therapeutic attributes, and complications of selected procedures will be addressed. Pr.: DVM degree or consent of Department Head. 3. NEW CS 738. Clinical Oncology. (3) I, II, S. The approach to diagnosis and treatment of cancer-bearing patients will be emphasized. Skills to master include fine needle aspirates and basic cytology, biopsy techniques (punch, wedge, pinch and tru-cut), bone marrow aspirate and core biopsy procedures and chemotherapy administration. A greater depth of understanding of the biologic behavior and treatment options of commonly seen tumor types (lymphoma, mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, etc.) and chemotherapy safety will be emphasized. Medical management of cancer-related problems as well as treatment of therapy-induced side effects will also be covered. Pr.: Fourthyear standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine. CS 861. Advanced Large Animal Surgery 1. (2) I. In depth review and discussion of current basic surgical science and foundations of sound surgical practices. Pr.: DVM (or equivalent) or permission of course coordinator. CS 862. Advanced Large Animal Surgery 2. (2) I. Concentrated examination of the pre-operative, surgical and post-operative requirements of soft tissue surgical disease/disorders of large animals. Pr.: DVM (or equivalent) or permission of course coordinator. CS 863. Advanced Large Animal Surgery 3. (2) I. Concentrated examination of the pre-operative, surgical and post-operative requirements of orthopedic or hard tissue surgical diseases/disorders of large animals. Pr.: DVM (or equivalent) or permission of course coordinator. CS 870. Diagnostic Methods in Feedlot Management. (3) S. Practical experience in feedlot operation and bovine necropsy diagnosis consisting of 40 hours in bovine necropsy and 320 hours of an on-location practicum in a cattle feedlot. Pr.: Successful completion of the first-year professional curriculum in the College of Veterinary Medicine with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and no grade below a C. 5. Graduate Student Affairs Committee Chairperson Andy Barkley reported there are four work groups for the committee covering the following issues: (1) Ombudsman for graduate students; (2) role of the Outside Chair; (3) possibility of a graduate student Honor Code; and (4) graduate stipends. The Graduate Stipend work group has met. Stipends are grossly unequal and often low across campus. A suggestion was made to equalize the stipends or to include a minimum wage. A handout was distributed to show the wide range of stipends by disciplines. Currently each department determines the stipend level based on the activity level of the student. This work group came to the conclusion this method was superior to having a centralized decision making or mandate from the committee. Recommendations: (1) Leave the decision making with the departments. (2) Increase their flexibility by giving them the ability to provide tuition waivers to graduate research assistants as they are given to graduate teaching assistants. This is a Board of Regents decision which would allow more flexibility for the departments. (3) Would like to see more resources available to departments to increase the stipends. Some would come from outside money, grants and contracts. As the Graduate Council considers tuition ownership, they are asked to address increased stipends for departments relying on GTAs for teaching required classes. Graduate School commencement was discussed. The increased number of students participating in the fall and spring ceremonies has also increased the number of family and friends wanting to attend. McCain Auditorium cannot accommodate the increased numbers. Suggested options included: . use Bramlage; . have separate ceremony for master's students and the current ceremony for doctoral and terminal master's students; . have a spring commencement only; . have ceremonies grouped by disciplines (e.g., academic areas); and . graduate students to participate in their under college's undergraduate ceremonies (which some already do). J. Guikema will contact the college deans to discuss the option that graduate students participate in the undergraduate ceremony. 6. Graduate School Committee on Planning Ernie Minton, committee chairperson, reported topics under consideration for this year. They include: electronic thesis/dissertation implementation; adjunct professors; and outside chairs description as it would change the Graduate Handbook. 7. Graduate Student Council Information E. Vassol, president, reported the GSC previously discussed commencement and having enough tickets for family and friends to attend. 8. University Research and Scholarship Ted Knous, Associate Vice Provost for Research and Technology Transfer was introduced. In future GC meetings, topics for research initiatives will be discussed. T. Knous reported 26 USRG and 14 FDA requests were made for Fall 2001; these numbers are below previous requests. 9. Other business Principles of Community (handout) were distributed. The next GC meeting is scheduled for November 6 and will be moved to the Little Theatre. The GSC and University Distinguished Professors have been invited to attend. Provost Coffman will discuss block grants and tuition ownership issues to include graduate education issues. Two grantwriting workshops will be held by Dr. Bob Lohman on November 6 "Forming Successful Collaboration Projects" (morning) and "Twelve Keys of Success" (afternoon). Information will be distributed this week. Council was adjourned at 4:45 p.m.