Minutes of the Graduate Council
February 1, 2005
As approved by the Graduate Council, March 1, 2004
Members present: K. Al-Khatib, R. Burckel, P. Burden, R. Clark, M. Dickson, T. Donavan, A. Featherstone, W.R.
Goe, D. Griffin, D. Higgins, W. Hsu, S. Jang, D. McGrath, T. Miller, T. Mong, J. Nechols (sub J. Reese), M.
O’Shea, A. Pahwa, B. Schenck-Hamlin, S. Siepl-Coates, R. Slick, R. Trewyn, P. Wangemann
Members absent: C. Holcomb, V. Houser, T. Keane, K. Kramer, G. Marchin, P. Mudrack, S. Smethers, D. Smit, J.
Stevenson, Y. Wang, M. Wilkerson
Graduate School staff present: J. Guikema, C. Shanklin, J. Sommer, D. Woydziak
Guests: Ruth Dyer (Office of the Provost), David Ben-Arieh and Todd Easton (Department of Industrial and
Manufacturing Systems Engineering), and Don Robertson (College of Veterinary Medicine)
The meeting was called to order by Dean R.W. Trewyn at 3:35 p.m. in Room 213, Student Union.
1) Minutes. The minutes of the December 7, 2004 meeting were approved as presented.
2) Graduate School Actions and Announcements
a) Appointments for Graduate Faculty Membership
Name
Department/Program
Seok-Eun Kim
Political Science
Qize Wei
Biochemistry
b) Non-Graduate Faculty to teach Graduate Courses (Emergency Approval)
Name
Department/Program
Courses
Brian Hanley
Chemical Engineering
CHE 802
Xiaofei Sophie Kong
Finance
FINAN 665
Terrie R. McCants
FSHS
FSHS 700
Hui Frank Xue
Finance
FINAN 665
Term
S05
S05
S05
S05
3) Academic Affairs Committee
a) It was moved and seconded that the following faculty members be approved for Graduate Faculty
Membership. The motion passed.
i) for MEMBERSHIP ONLY
Name
Warren Beard
Melanie Boileau
Mary Devin
Justin Kastner
Patricia Payne
Nader Samaan
Position
Professor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Visiting Asst. Professor
ii)for MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION
Janine Brown
Adjunct Faculty
Annelise Nguyen
Assistant Professor
Department/Program
Clinical Sciences
Clinical Sciences
Educational Leadership
Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Clinical Sciences
Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
iii) for CERTIFICATION ONLY
S. A. Leslie-Toogood
Assistant Professor
Hikaru Peterson
Assistant Professor
Counseling & Educational Psychology
Agricultural Economics
iv)Non-Graduate Faculty to teach Graduate Courses (One-Year Approval)
Name
Department/Program
Courses
Terrie R. McCants
FSHS
FSHS 700
Term
U05
b) Course and curriculum changes: A motion was made and seconded to approve course changes,
deletions, and additions. The motion passed.
i) CHANGE:
Current Course Description
Proposed Course Description
CIS 736. Computer Graphics. (3) Topics in computer
representation and display of images and graphic
interaction. Pr.: CIS 636 or EECE 636.
CIS 736. Computer Graphics. (3) Topics in computer
representation and display of images and graphic
interaction. Pr.: CIS 308.
CIS 771. Software Specification. (3) Formal logic or
specification of software components; algebraic vs.
model-based specifications; common abstract types;
verification of properties of specifications; introduction
to specification of concurrent systems. Pr.: CIS 604.
CIS 771. Software Specification. (3) Formal logic or
specification of software components; algebraic vs.
model-based specifications; common abstract types;
verification of properties of specifications; introduction
to specification of concurrent systems. Pr.: CIS 301.
CS 868. Topics in Small Animal Internal Medicine I
(1) II. Various topics in small animal internal medicine
will be presented. In-depth discussion of
pathophysiology and recent advances in diagnostics
and therapeutics. Different topics, at instructor’s
discretion, will be covered in various years. Pr.: DVM
degree or approval of instructor. Course may be
repeated with approval of instructor.
CS 868. Topics in Small Animal Internal Medicine I
(1) I. Various topics in small animal internal medicine
will be presented. In-depth discussion of
pathophysiology and recent advances in diagnostics
and therapeutics. Different topics will be covered in
various years at instructor’s discretion. Course may be
repeated with approval of instructor. Pr.: DVM degree.
EECE 645. Digital Electronics. (3) I, II. The
characteristics and performance of the major
contemporary digital logical families. Three hours rec.
a week. Pr.: EECE 525, EECE 557 and EECE 541.
EECE 645. Digital Electronics. (3) I, II. Design of
high-performance digital electronics and systems.
Topics include design metrics, device modeling,
transmission-line models for wiring, signaling
conventions, transmitter and receiver circuits, noise
analysis and management, power distribution, timing
and synchronization techniques. Three hours rec. a
week. Pr.: EECE 511, EECE 525 and EECE 541.
HN 832. Practicum in Sensory Analysis. (2-3) I, II,
S. Individual experiences applying sensory testing.
Four hours of lab per week for each hour of credit.
May be taken more than once for a maximum of 6
hours. Pr.: HN 741 or HN 831 and consent of
instructor.
HN 832. Practicum in Sensory Analysis. (3) I, II, S.
Individual experiences applying sensory testing.
Twelve hours of lab per week. May be taken more
than once for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Pr.: HN
741 or HN 831, and consent of instructor.
Current Course Description
Proposed Course Description
ME 610. Finite Element Applications in Mechanical
Engineering. (3) I. The application of the finite
element method to the solution of engineering
problems. Topics include introductions to the
methods, linear elastic stress analysis, thermal
analysis, and modeling limitations and errors.
Commercial computer codes are used in the
applications. Pr.: CE 533, ME 571, ME 523, ME 400.
Co-Pr.: ME 573.
ME 610. Finite Element Applications in Mechanical
Engineering. (3) I. The application of the finite
element method to the solution of engineering
problems. Topics include introductions to the
methods, linear elastic stress analysis, thermal
analysis, and modeling limitations and errors.
Commercial computer codes are used in the
applications. Pr.: CE 533. Pr. or conc.: ME 573.
NE 512. Principles of Radiation Detection. (3) I.
Operating principles and general properties of devices
used in the detection and characterization of ionizing
radiation. Two hours rec. and three hours lab a week.
Pr.: NE 495.
NE 612. Principles of Radiation Detection. (3) I.
Operating principles and general properties of devices
used in the detection and characterization of ionizing
radiation. Fundamental methods of data interpretation
and presentation. Two hours rec. and three hours lab
a week. Pr.: NE 495.
ii) NEW:
CS 869. Topics in Small Animal Internal Medicine II (1) II. Various topics in small animal internal medicine will
be presented. One topic will be covered in a one-hour conference weekly. In-depth discussion of pathophysiology
and recent advances in diagnostics and therapeutics. Course may be repeated with approval of instructor. Pr.:
DVM degree.
EECE 896. Graduate Seminar in Electrical and Computer Engineering. (0) I, II. Presentation and discussion of
current advances and research in electrical and computer engineering. Required of all graduate students in
electrical and computer engineering.
IMSE 680. Quantitative Problem Solving Techniques. (3) S. Survey of decision making techniques. Topics
covered include: Linear, Integer and Nonlinear Programming, Network Flows and Stochastic Processes. A focus of
the course will include modeling and the use of software to solve these problems. Three hours lecture a week. Pr.:
MATH 205.
IMSE 888. Research Methods in Industrial Engineering. (3) II. This course will provide students with effective
methods to perform literature reviews, survey current solution methodologies, develop and evaluate research and
present research results. Pr. or concurrent: at least one of IMSE 780, IMSE 641 or IMSE 811.
iii) CURRICULUM CHANGES
A motion was made and seconded to approve the following IMSE curriculum changes. The motion
passed.
• Master of Science - Industrial Engineering (Change required hours from 36 to 30)
Add IMSE 888 to core courses of Course Option Program
3 hrs
Drop from electives of the course option program
9 hrs
Net Changes
- 6 hrs
• Master of Science - Engineering Management (Change required hours from 36 to 30)
Drop from IMSE electives
12 hrs
Add to electives
6 hrs
Net Change
- 6 hrs
• Master of Science - Operations Research (Change required hours from 33 to 30)
Drop from Operations Research Courses
6 hrs
Drop Designated Minor Area
6 hrs
Add Additional Operations Research Courses
Net Changes
9 hrs
- 3 hrs
iv) CONCURRENT DEGREES
A motion was made and seconded to approve a concurrent B.S./M.S. degree in Industrial
Engineering. The motion passed.
v) NEW DEGREE PROGRAMS
A motion was made and seconded to approve the proposed Master of Veterinary Biomedical Science
degree. This program is designed to replace the three current M.S. degrees (clinical sciences,
diagnostic medicine, and pathobiology) offered in the College of Veterinary Medicine. The three
current M.S. degrees will be discontinued once currently enrolled students have completed the
programs. Following discussion, the motion passed.
vi) OTHER
Carol Shanklin announced that the committee is reviewing guidelines for creating course descriptions.
4) Graduate Student Affairs Committee
Susanne Siepl-Coates announced that she has been elected chair of the Student Affairs Committee for 2005.
The committee has also formed a work group to investigate a document from Michigan State regarding
guidelines for graduate student advising and mentoring relationships.
5) Graduate School Committee on Planning
a)Carol Shanklin reported the committee proposes for a second reading the removal of text referring to
postdocs as presented at the December 7, 2004 meeting;
Chapter 1:Admission to Graduate Study - Section H and
Chapter 6:Graduate Council Constitution, By-laws, and procedures - Section G
POSTDOCTORAL STUDY
Mature scholars, as well as the most able new recipients of the doctorate, are encouraged to spend one or
more years in concentrated study with experts in their field. These scholars make a distinct contribution to
the quality of the graduate program with which they are associated and to the prestige of the University.
The program of Postdoctoral Fellowships is administered by the Graduate School. Appointments originate
in the department concerned, with a routine minute that is forwarded by the department head or program
director through the Dean of the college to the Dean of the Graduate School for approval and
recommendation to the Board of Regents.
Postdoctoral Fellows are entitled to staff status and faculty privileges.
The motion passed.
b)The committee proposes for a first reading the following changes to Chapter 2:The Master’s Degree - Section
D.5:Courses Applied Toward Two Degrees of the Graduate handbook. The motion was seconded.
D.5 Courses Applied Toward Two Degrees
No graduate student may use credit from the same course in meeting the requirements for both an
undergraduate and a graduate degree, except as described in the concurrent B.S./master/graduate
certificate programs approved by the Graduate Council.
Transferring Graduate Credit
1. Students who take two master's degrees may apply up to six hours of graduate credit from the first
degree to the program of the second.
2. Students who wish to earn a master's degree after earning a Ph.D. may apply a maximum of 10
credit hours from the doctoral work toward the master's degree.
Master's Students in the College of Veterinary Medicine. . .
Following discussion, suggestions were recommended and the proposal was sent back to committee.
6) Graduate Student Council Information
Tony Mong (president) reported that approximately 30 submissions were received for posters to be presented
at the 2nd Annual Capitol City Research Summit on March 2nd. Fifteen will be selected to go to Topeka.
The K-State Graduate Student Research Forum is scheduled for April 15th. The abstract deadline is March
11th. Faculty volunteers will be needed for judges.
Tony also announced the state health commission extended the contract for the current health care provider
for graduate students in addition to approving a 15% increase. Ron Trewyn stated that insurance cost and
coverage for GRA/GTAs are a growing concern among graduate deans across the United States.
7) University Research and Scholarship
Ruth Dyer, Associate Provost for Planning and Analysis, and Assessment and Program Review, provided
information regarding the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools focused visit to K-State on
assessment of student learning. The team will be on campus February 21st and 22nd. Faculty may be
contacted at random to meet with the evaluation team.
8) Other business
Jim Guikema presented the 2003 NSF survey of earned doctorates information and fielded questions from
council members.
Carol Shanklin announced that the Graduate School is now accepting application fees by credit card for online applications.
The council discussed the decrease in international graduate student applications and the challenges these
students face.
Council was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.