Minutes of the Graduate Council
November 1, 2005
As approved by the Graduate Council, December 6, 2005
Members present: K. Al-Khatib, K. Back, T. Bala, R. Clark, A. Featherstone, B. Fees, D. Griffin, M. Hancock, M.
Herman, C. Holcomb, W. Hsu, J. Hughey, S. Hutchinson, S. Kovar, K. Kramer, P. Mudrack, J. Neill, D. Olds, M.
O’Shea, A. Pahwa, S. Siepl-Coates, S. Smethers, D. Smit, P. Wangemann,
Members absent: J. Fallin, D. Higgins, T. Keane, D. Meyer, T. Miller, J. Nechols, B. Schenck-Hamlin, R. Slick,
J.S. Smith, R. Trewyn, M. Wilkerson
Graduate School staff present: C. Shanklin, D. Woydziak
Guests: Daryl Youngman (Library liaison), Christopher Chopin
The meeting was called to order by Associate Dean Carol Shanklin at 3:35 p.m. in Room 212, Student Union.
1) Opening remarks.
Ron Trewyn and Jim Guikema were in Lawrence representing K-State at the Huguchi awards ceremony.
2) Minutes. The minutes of the October 4, 2005 meeting were approved as presented.
3) Graduate School Actions and Announcements
a) Announcements
- The 2005 New Graduate Faculty Orientation has been scheduled for November 30th, from Noon - 1p.m.
More information will be distributed to faculty and departments next week.
- The Graduate School is continually updating the fellowship web page for perspective and current
graduate student. See www.k-state.edu/grad/resources/fellowships/index.html
b) Appointments for Graduate Faculty Membership
Name
Department/Program
Jennifer D. Askey
Modern Languages
Tanya Gonzalez
English
Monica Hernandez
Marketing
Kyoungmi Lee
Marketing
Kristin Patton
Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
Timothy Steffensmeier
Speech Communication
Lisa Tatonetti
English
Yun-Oh Whang
Marketing
4) Academic Affairs Committee
a) The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the following faculty members be approved for Graduate
Faculty Membership. The motion passed.
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i) for MEMBERSHIP ONLY
Name
Shane F DeWitt
Position
Assistant Professor
ii) for MEMBERSHIP and CERTIFICATION
Michael Apley
Associate Professor
Yurii Maravin
Assistant Professor
Brian Washburn
Assistant Professor
Department/Program
Clinical Sciences
Clinical Sciences
Physics
Physics
b) The Academic Affair Committee moved that the following non-graduate faculty members be approved to
teach graduate courses. The motion passed.
Non-Graduate Faculty to teach Graduate Courses (One-Year Approval)
Name
Department/Program
Courses
Linda Harvey
Journalism & Mass Comm
MC 625 & 645
Michelle O’Malley
Journalism & Mass Comm
MC 635
Term
Fall 2005
Fall 2005
c) Course and curriculum changes: The Academic Affairs Committee moved to approve course changes,
deletions, and additions. The motion passed.
i) CHANGE:
Current Course Description
Proposed Course Description
ART 623. Advanced Concepts in Computer Art and
Design. (3) I, II, S. Advanced level studio exploration
of computers as a tool/medium for art disciplines. Two
hours lec., four hours lab. a week. Pr.: ART 200, 400,
and instructor permission.
ART 623. Advanced Concepts in Computer Art and
Design. (3) I, II, S. Studio exploration of computers
as a tool/medium for art disciplines. Two hours lec.,
four hours lab. Pr.: ART 575. May be repeated for up
to 6 credit hours.
ART 631. Contemporary Media Seminar. (3) I, II. A
review of current trends in contemporary media and
visual communication. Studio/lec. Pr.: ART 400.
ART 631. Contemporary Media Seminar. (3) I, II. A
review of trends in contemporary media and visual
communication. Studio/lec. Pr.: ART 575. May be
repeated for up to 6 credit hours.
ART 650. Advanced Painting Studio. (3) I, II.
Individualized studio work in varied painting media.
Focusing on strengths and addressing weaknesses in
personal work. Pr.: ART 649.
ART 650. Advanced/Senior Painting Studio. (3) I, II.
Individualized studio work in varied painting media.
Focus on strengths and exploration of media for
personal expression. Emphasis for graduating seniors
will be on producing a cohesive body of work in
preparation of BFA exhibition. May be taken four
times. Six hours lab. Pr.: ART 561 and ART 570.
CS 753. Small Animal General Medicine. (3) I, II, S.
The study of preventative medicine, general practice
medicine, and specialty medicine. Students spend two
weeks with the Pet Health Center learning the various
aspects of outpatient services. One week of the
rotation is spent with either dermatology, cardiology,
internal medicine, or oncology based on the student's
preference and availability. Pr.: Fourth-year standing
in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
CS 753. Small Animal General Medicine. (3) I, II, S.
The study of preventative medicine, general practice
medicine, and specialty medicine. Students spend two
weeks with the Pet Health Center learning the various
aspects of outpatient services. One week of the
rotation is spent with either dermatology, cardiology,
internal medicine, oncology, or ophthalmology based
on the student's preference and availability. Pr.:
Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary
Medicine.
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Current Course Description
Proposed Course Description
DMP 870. Seminar in Pathobiology. (1) I, II. Oral
report on topics in microbiology, parasitology,
immunology, pathology, epidemiology, or microbial
genetics. The report will include critical review of
relevant literature; experimental design and
methodology; and presentation and evaluation of data.
For M.S. students.
DMP 870. Pathobiology Seminar (MS). (1) I, II, S.
Oral presentations on topics in epidemiology, food
safety, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology,
parasitology, pathology, and toxicology. Reports will
include critical review of the relevant literature;
experimental design and methodology; and
presentation and critical evaluation of data. The
course is for MS students.
DMP 880. Problems in Pathobiology. (1–6) I, II, S.
Problems in pathology, pathological techniques, avian
diseases, and diseases of laboratory animals, fish,
and wildlife. For M.S. students. Pr.: DMP 720.
DMP 880. Problems in Pathobiology (MS). (Var.) I,
II, S. A special problems course for graduate students
working toward the MS degree in Pathobiology. The
course is generally problems- or techniques-based in
any of the disciplines in the Pathobiology program,
conducted under the supervision of a graduate faculty
in the Pathobiology Graduate Program.
DMP 899. MS Research in Pathology. (1–6) I, II, S.
Individual research in the pathology of animal disease.
Pr.: DMP 720 and DMP 849.
DMP 899. MS Research in Pathobiology. (Var.) I, II,
S. For graduate students working towards the PhD
degree in pathobiology. Individual research in the
fields of epidemiology, food safety, immunology,
microbiology, molecular biology, parasitology,
pathology, and toxicology.
DMP 970. Pathobiology Seminar. (1) I, II, S. Oral
report on topics in microbiology, parasitology,
immunology, pathology, epidemiology, or microbial
genetics. The report will include critical review of
relevant literature; experimental design and
methodology; and presentation and evaluation of data.
DMP 970. Pathobiology Seminar (PhD). (1) I, II, S.
Oral presentations on topics in epidemiology, food
safety, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology,
parasitology, pathology, and toxicology. Reports will
include critical review of the relevant literature;
experimental design and methodology; and
presentation and critical evaluation of data. The
course is for PhD students.
DMP 980. Problems in Pathobiology. (1–6) I, II, S.
Topics in pathology, clinical pathology, pathological
techniques, avian diseases, and diseases of
laboratory animals, fish, and wildlife. Pr.: DMP 720.
DMP 980. Problems in Pathobiology (PhD). (Var.) I,
II, S. A special problems course for graduate students
working toward a PhD degree in Pathobiology. The
course is generally problems- or techniques-based in
any of the disciplines in the program, conducted under
the supervision of a graduate faculty in the
Pathobiology Graduate Program.
DMP 999. Research in Pathology. (1–6) I, II, S.
Individual research in the pathology of animal disease.
This work may form the basis for the Ph.D.
dissertation. Pr.: DMP 849.
DMP 999. PhD Research in Pathobiology. (Var.) I,
II, S. For graduate students working towards the PhD
degree in pathobiology. Individual research in the
fields of epidemiology, food safety, immunology,
microbiology, molecular biology, parasitology,
pathology, and toxicology.
GEOL 608. Optical Mineralogy-Petrography. (3) I.
Identification of minerals and rocks as crushed
fragments and in thin section. Two hours lec. and one
four-hour lab a week. Pr.: GEOL 503 and PHYS 214
or 114.
GEOL 714. Rock Microstructures and Geologic
Processes. (3) I. Examination of mineral shapes,
orientations and assemblages (rock fabric) as a record
of geologic processes. Two hours lec. and two hour
lab. Pr.: GEOL 503 and CHM 230.
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Current Course Description
Proposed Course Description
HRIMD 621. Hospitality Law. (3) II. Legal aspects of
managing hospitality operations and responsibilities
for the operations, patron civil rights, governmental
regulations, franchising, and commercial transactions.
Pr.: HRIMD 421 or conc.: junior standing, 60 hours or
more.
HRIMD 621. Hospitality Law. (3) I. Legal aspects of
managing hospitality operations and responsibilities
for the operations, patron civil rights, governmental
regulations, franchising, and commercial transactions.
Pr.: 60 hours or more.
HRIMD 640. Consultation in Hotel/Restaurant
Management and Dietetics. (3) Offered on demand.
Development and management of small businesses or
private practice within the dietetics or hospitality
industry. Business plan development, marketing, cost
considerations. Overview of consulting to healthcare
and hospitality operations and examination of skills
required for success. Pr.: HRIMD 342, ACCTG 231.
HRIMD 640. Entrepreneurship in Hospitality
Management and Dietetics. (3) II, in even years.
Development and management of small businesses or
private practice within the dietetics or hospitality
industry. Business plan development, marketing, cost
considerations. Overview of consulting to healthcare
and hospitality operations and examination of skills
required for success. Pr.: HRIMD 342, ACCTG 231.
ID 645. Senior Interior Design Studio II. (3) II.
Advanced design solutions to environmental and
behavioral problems related to non-residential
interiors. Planning, space analysis, and coordination
of furnishings, fixtures and materials and equipment.
Six hours studio per week. Pr.: ID 445 and ID 350
with a “C” or better and admission to the Interior
Design Program.
ID 645. Senior Interior Design Studio II. (4) II.
Application of design theory to create solutions for
complex, large-scale interior spaces. Projects will
conform to professional standards regarding design
process, protection of health, safety, and welfare, and
construction methods. Eight hours studio per week.
Pr.: ID 445 and ID 530 with a “C” or better.
ID 651. Design for Supportive Environments. (3) I.
Analysis of the age and ability related needs and
challenges faced by children, older adults, and
persons with disabilities. Team approaches to
providing living and work environments that
accommodate both universal and special human
needs. Two hours lec. two hours studio/rec. per
week. Pr.: ID 410 or concurrent enrollment.
ID 651. Design for Supportive Environments. (3) I.
Analysis of the age and ability related needs and
challenges faced by children, older adults, and
persons with disabilities. Team approaches to
providing living and work environments that
accommodate both universal and special human
needs. Two hours lec. Two hours studio/ rec. per
week. Pr.: ID 345 with a “C” or better.
STAT 725. Digital Statistical Analysis. (3) II.
Techniques of programming in algorithmic languages
for statistical applications. Topics include efficiency
and numerical accuracy of algorithms, random
number generation, Monte Carlo methods, techniques
of simulation, and some basic principles of numerical
analysis. Pr.: CIS 200 or equiv., STAT 704 and 705.
STAT 725. Introduction to the SAS Computing. (1)
I. Topics may include basic environment and syntax,
reading and importing data from files, writing and
exporting data to files, data manipulation, basic
graphics, and built-in and user-defined functions. Pr.:
one graduate level course in statistics.
CURRICULUM CHANGES:
Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising; 14credit-hour program
Graduate Certificate in Academic Advising; 15credit-hour program
Department of Economics: Preliminary exams must
also be passed in two other fields, one of which may
be outside of economics. These fields must include at
least six hours of course work at the 800-level or
above. For fields outside of economics, more than six
hours may be required (e.g., a field in finance requires
nine hours at the 800-level). Field exams may not be
taken until the macroeconomic theory and
microeconomic theory exams are passed.
Department of Economics: A preliminary exam must
also be passed in one other fields. This field must
include at least six hours of course work at the
800-level or above. The field exam may not be taken
until the macroeconomic theory and microeconomic
theory exams are passed.
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ii) DROP:
ART 615. Figure Painting. (3) I, II. Painting from the human figure with oil media. Recording from direct
observation with expressive concepts and feelings about the human form. Pr.: ART 225, 245.
ART 620. Water Media II. (3) I, II. Advanced work in water-based media with emphasis on transparent watercolor.
Six hours lab. Pr.: ART 220.
ART 649. Painting Seminar. (3) I, II. Research, studio work, and discussion focusing on painting movements of
the last decade. Emphasis on painting and related media as visual language. Includes lectures, assigned
readings, research presentations, and critiques of visiting artists in addition to studio work. Pr.: ART 570 or 572 or
615.
ART 653. Senior Painting Studio. (3) I, II. Upper level focus on the exploration of painting media for personal
expression. Emphasis on producing a cohesive body of work in preparation for the BFA exhibition. Pr.: ART 650.
DMP 898. MS Research in Microbiology. (1–6) I, II, S. Individual research in any of the fields of veterinary
microbiology.
DMP 998. Research in Microbiology. (1–6) I, II, S. Individual research in any of the fields of microbiology.
ID 740. Advanced Household Equipment. (3) II. Application of basic electrical, optical, Refrigeration, heat
transfer, psychometric, and detergent chemistry principles to the study of household equipment, with emphasis on
techniques and instrumentation for consumer testing. Six hours rec. and lab a week. Pr.: ID 440, PHYS 115, and
senior or graduate standing.
iii) NEW:
ART 679. Color Experiments, Theory and Application. (3) Intersession only. Explores the interaction of color
through a variety of exercises, both practical and experimental. Emphasis on visual perception and the relative use
of color. Color’s potential in illusionist structures and visual communication, color systems. Pr.: ART 100.
DMP 895. Topics in Pathobiology (MS). (Var.) I, II, S. A special course for graduate students working toward the
MS degree. Lectures, readings, and discussion of topics of current interest in any of the disciplines of
Pathobiology.
DMP 995. Topics in Pathobiology (PhD). (Var.) I, II, S. A special course for graduate students working toward
the PhD degree. Lectures, readings, and discussion of topics of current interest in any of the disciplines of
Pathobiology.
FSHS 757. Financial Behavior Assessment Consulting. (3) II. Students will learn characteristics , cultural
factors, support issues, confidentiality and facilitation of discussions concerning the personal involvement, the
family involvement, and the financial professional involvement in financial planning and counseling. The intent is
to provide financial planners and counselors a framework for guiding individuals and families in restructuring
dysfunctional developmental financial behavior. Pr.: FSHS 756.
STAT 726. Introduction to Splus/R Computing. (1) II. Topics may include basic environment and syntax,
reading and importing data from files, data manipulation, basic graphics, and built-in and user-defined functions.
Pr.: one graduate level course in statistics.
STAT 825. Numerical Methods of Statistics. (3) II, in odd years. Topics may include efficient programming
techniques, generating data from non-standard distributions, simulation techniques, resampling methods,
optimization techniques, smoothing, and imputation. Pr.: STAT 725, STAT 726, STAT 771.
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5) Graduate Student Affairs Committee
Susanne Siepl-Coates (chair) reviewed the current activities of the committee. On behalf of Carol Ann
Holcomb, chair of the Handbook Work Group, she requested feedback on implementing an annual graduate
student evaluation system at K-State. Useful feedback was provided to the work group.
6) Graduate School Committee on Planning
David Smit (chair), reported the committee proposes for a second reading the following items. On behalf of
the Committee on Planning, he moved approval of the following changes in the Handbook.
a) GRADUATE HANDBOOK, CHAPTER 2 - THE MASTER’S DEGREE, SECTION J.1 - FINAL
EXAMINATION: NATURE
J.1 Nature
A final oral examination or a comprehensive written examination or both shall be required for a master's
degree. The examination will be administered after the student has completed the program of study and
other requirements or in the term in which the candidate intends to complete them. Examinations may take
the form of a defense of the thesis or report, an interpretation of other scholarly work, or a test of the
student's understanding of the field. The academic unit determines the format of the examination, the
supervisory committee is responsible for its administration, and the major professor is responsible for
returning the signed ballot to the Graduate School.
Normally the oral examination will be open to the public. All or part of the exam may be closed at the
request of the major professor with only the committee, candidate and others approved by the major
professor, attending the exam. Such a request with a justification for the examination not to be open,
such as presentation of data on a pending patent or confidential materials based on existing contract,
must be received by the Graduate School before the exam is scheduled and must be approved by the
Dean of the Graduate School.
Normally In most circumstances, final oral examinations will be given on the Manhattan campus.
Exceptions can be made if requested by the student, recommended by the supervisory committee, and
approved by the Department Head or Graduate Program Director and the Dean of the Graduate School. In
the case of an examination in which the participants are not all in the same location, any technology used
to conduct the examination must support simultaneous oral interaction between the student and all
members of the examining committee. Copies of the questions for all final written examinations must be
filed with the academic unit and made available on request to any graduate faculty member for a period of
one year following the examination.
AND
GRADUATE HANDBOOK, CHAPTER 3 - THE DOCTORAL DEGREE, SECTION L.2 - FINAL
EXAMINATION: RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXAMINING COMMITTEE
2. To hold a public oral examination, after the dissertation is deemed acceptable in form, at which the
candidate presents and defends the dissertation; and to report the result of this examination to the
Dean of the Graduate School. All members of the examining committee (or substitutes appointed by
the Dean of the Graduate School) are expected to be present throughout the examination. At least
three-fourths of the examining committee including substitutes appointed by the Dean of the Graduate
School must approve the candidate's performance before he or she is deemed to have passed. A
refusal to vote by the chairperson or any other member of the examining committee shall be recorded
as a negative vote. With the permission of at least three-fourths of the committee, a failed oral
examination may be retaken but no sooner than three months from the date of the failure.
Normally the oral examination will be open to the public. All or part of the exam may be closed at the
request of the major professor with only the committee, candidate and others approved by the
major professor, attending the exam. Such a request with a justification for the examination not to
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be open, such as presentation of data on a pending patent or confidential materials based on existing
contract, must be received by the Graduate School before the exam is scheduled and must be
approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.
Following discussion, the motion passed.
b) GRADUATE HANDBOOK, CHAPTER 1 - ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STUDY, SECTION E GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
E. GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
The principal objective of a graduate student is to pursue a concerted program of study that will normally
lead to an advanced degree in the chosen academic discipline. To assist students to pursue their studies
full-time, the University makes available financial assistance through a limited number of graduate
teaching assistantships, graduate research assistantships and graduate assistantships. These
assistantship appointments carry with them a nominal service requirement, typically directed at improving
professional skills in their academic fields. To fulfill the obligation that students pursue studies full-time,
graduate assistants must be enrolled for a minimum of six (6) semester hours of graduate credit.
Exceptions to this particular enrollment requirement may be granted by the Dean of the Graduate School
in extenuating circumstances.
Tuition responsibilities for students appointed as graduate assistants for 0.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) or
greater depends on the nature of the appointment. Students holding 0.4 FTE appointments...
Following discussion, the motion passed.
7) Graduate Committee on Assessment and Review
Carol Shanklin, on behalf of Ernie Minton (chair), reported that the committee met with Cia Verschelden,
Director, Office of Assessment regarding their charge.
8) Graduate Student Council (GSC) Information
Bala Thiagarajan (president) reported that the Student Governing Association has made arrangements to
provide GSC with a flat rate of $20,000/year for the next three years to support graduate student activities
including travel grants.
November 15th is the deadline for winter travel grant requests. This applies to students who will be attending
meetings and conferences between the dates of November 1st and February 28th.
January 25th is the abstract submission deadline for the Graduate Research Forum (March 3rd) and the Topeka
Capitol Research Forum (March 8th). See the GSC web page for more information (www.ksu.edu/grad/gsc/).
9) University Research and Scholarship
Carol Shanklin announced that there will be an open forum/discussion on the Biomedical Research
Opportunity Program in Kansas at the Alumni Center from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2005.
Council was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.
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