Minutes of the Graduate Council
April 4, 2006
As approved by the Graduate Council, May 2, 2006
Members present: K. Al-Khatib, K. Back, R. Clark, A. Featherstone, B. Fees, M. Hancock, D.
Higgins, W. Hsu, S. Kovar, D. Meyer, P. Mudrack, J. Neill, D. Olds, M. O’Shea, A. Pahwa, B.
Schenck-Hamlin, S. Siepl-Coates, S. Smethers, D. Smit, B. Thiagarajan
Members absent: J. Fallin, D. Griffin, M. Herman, C. Holcomb, J. Hughey, S. Hutchinson, T.
Keane, K. Kramer, T. Miller, C. Polson, J. Reese, J.S. Smith, R. Trewyn, P. Wangemann, M.
Wilkerson
Graduate School staff present: S. Fox, S. Schlender, C. Shanklin
Guests: Daryl Youngman (Library representative)
The meeting was called to order by Carol Shanklin at 3:30 p.m. in Room 213, Student Union.
1) Opening remarks
Carol Shanklin reminded the graduate faculty to send Shannon Fox an email if they are
planning to attend spring commencement. Please be sure to include if they are to hood or to
co-hood a student.
The library is looking for faculty, staff and graduate students to participate in a strategic
planning focus group on Monday, April 10, 12:30-2:00 pm. For participating you will
receive a $10 gift card from the union and be entered into a drawing for an iPod. Please
contact Lori Goetsch for more information.
The Graduate Student Council report will be moved from item 8 to item 5 on the agenda as
the representatives need to leave to participate in a professional development seminar they
are sponsoring.
Departments or programs sponsoring any short term programs (ie. workshops, conferences,
etc.) that bring groups to campus now have the opportunity to purchase short-term health
insurance for the participants for $1.50 per person per day. The cost includes unlimited visits
to the health center during regular clinic hours for no additional charge. If lab test, therapies,
medication, or x-rays are needed, they will be charged the same fees as a regular KSU
student. They do ask that the group is registered in advance. If you would like to receive a
copy of the memorandum, send Shannon or Carol an email.
2) Minutes. The minutes of the March 7, 2006 meeting were approved as presented.
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3) Graduate School Actions and Announcements
a) Appointments for Graduate Faculty Membership
Name
Melissa Bopp
Leland McKinney
Cristian Morosan
Position
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Date approved
Department/Program by Graduate School
Kinesiology
3/20/06
Grain Science and Industry
3/20/06
Hotel, Restaurant, Institution
3/20/06
Management and Dietetics
4) Academic Affair Committee
a) The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the following faculty members be
approved for Graduate Faculty Membership, Membership and Certification and
Certification Only. The motion passed.
i)
for MEMBERSHIP ONLY
Telmo Amado
Associate Professor
Ronette Gehring
Assistant Professor
Jeffrey Gwirtz
Associate Professor
Richard Popper
Adjunct Professor
Agronomy (16)
Clinical Sciences (17)
Grain Science and Industry (18)
Human Nutrition (19)
ii) for MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION
Jason Griffin
Assistant Professor
Horticulture, Forestry &
Recreation Resources (20)
Nathan O. Nelson
Assistant Professor
Agronomy (21)
P.V. Vara Prasad
Assistant Professor
Agronomy (22)
Yong-Cheng Shi
Associate Professor
Grain Science and Industry (23)
iii) for CERTIFICATION ONLY
Virgil Smail
Professor
Grain Science and Industry (24)
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b) Course and curriculum issues: The Academic Affairs Committee moved to approve
course and curriculum changes, deletions, and additions. The motion passed.
i) CHANGE
Current Course Description
Proposed Course Description
GENAG 780. Current Topics in Agriculture.
(1-3) On sufficient demand. Selected topics
studied to provide an in-depth understanding of
current agricultural issues. May be repeated with
change in topics. Pr.: Completion of baccalaureate
degree.
GENAG 780. Current Topics in Agriculture.
(1-3) On sufficient demand. Selected topics
studied to provide an in-depth understanding of
current agricultural issues. May be repeated with
change in topics.
HORT 751. Human Issues in Horticultural
Therapy. (3) I, in odd years. New developments
and applications of gardening or horticultural
activities for special populations will be
emphasized. Procedures for management of
horticultural therapy programs, designing
therapeutic or rehabilitation activities, and
evaluation methods will be discussed. Reading of
selected research publications relating to
horticultural therapy will be assigned. Three hours
rec. a week. Pr.: HORT 525 and a course in
statistics.
HORT 751. Human Issues in Horticultural
Therapy. (3) I, in odd years. New developments
and applications of gardening or horticultural
activities for special populations will be
emphasized. Procedures for management of
horticultural therapy programs, designing
therapeutic or rehabilitation activities, and
evaluation methods will be discussed. Reading of
selected research publications relating to
horticultural therapy will be assigned. Three hours
rec. a week. Rec. Pr.: A course in research
methods and a course in statistics.
PLPTH 750. Problems in Plant Pathology. (1-3)
I, II, S. Work is offered in general plant
pathology, plant virology, plant nematology,
disease physiology, epidemiology, and disease
diagnosis. Pr.: background of courses needed for
the problem undertaken.
PLPTH 750. Problems in Plant Pathology. (1-3)
I, II, S. Work is offered in general plant
pathology, plant virology, plant nematology,
disease physiology, epidemiology, and disease
diagnosis. Pr.: Consent of instructor.
PLPTH 880. Plant Molecular Biology. (3) II, in
even-numbered years. A study of plant genes and
genome organization, plant gene expression and
regulation, and functional analysis of plant genes.
Three hrs lecture a week. Pr.: BIOCH 521,
PLPTH 505, or BIOL 541.
PLPTH 880. Plant Molecular Biology. (3) I, in
even-numbered years. A study of plant genes and
genome organization, plant gene expression and
regulation, and functional analysis of plant genes.
Three hours lecture a week. Pr.: BIOCH 521,
PLPTH 610, or BIOL 541.
PLPTH 898. Master's Report. (2) I, II, S. Pr.:
background of courses needed for the topic
undertaken.
PLPTH 898. Master's Report. (2) I, II, S.
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Current Course Description
Proposed Course Description
PLPTH 899. Research in Plant Pathology for
the M.S. degree. (Var.) I, II, S. Work is offered in
each of the major pathogen groups, genetics of
plant-microbe interactions, disease physiology,
ecology, and epidemiology. Pr.: sufficient
background to conduct the line of research
undertaken.
PLPTH 899. Research in Plant Pathology for
the M.S. degree. (Var.) I, II, S. Work is offered
in each of the major pathogen groups, genetics of
plant-microbe interactions, disease physiology,
ecology, and epidemiology.
PLPTH 905. Ecology and Epidemiology of
Plant Pathogens. (3) I, in even-numbered years.
Ecological relationships of soilborne and foliar
pathogens, as well as the biological and
environmental factors which influence the spread
of plant diseases. Pr.: PLPTH 500, STAT 703, a
course in Calculus, and one of the following:
PLPTH 730, PLPTH 835, PLPTH 840, or PLPTH
845.
PLPTH 905. Ecology and Epidemiology of
Plant Pathogens. (2) I, in even-numbered years.
Experimental and theoretical approaches to the
study of plant disease ecology in agricultural and
natural systems. Pr.: A course in Statistics, a
course in Calculus, and one of the following:
PLPTH 500, PLPTH 730, PLPTH 835, PLPTH
840, PLPTH 845, or a course in Ecology.
PLPTH 910. Molecular Plant–Microbe
Interactions. (3) I, in odd-numbered years.
Discussions of molecular and genetic perspectives
of resistant and susceptible interactions between
plants and bacterial, viral and fungal pathogens.
Evaluation of current hypotheses on the nature of
disease resistance. Pr.: PLPTH 500, BIOCH 521,
and BIOL 500; BIOL 540 or ASI 500; and one of
BIOL 800, PLPTH 835, PLPTH 840, or PLPTH
845.
PLPTH 910. Molecular Plant–Microbe
Interactions. (3) I, in odd-numbered years.
Discussions of molecular and genetic perspectives
of resistant and susceptible interactions between
plants and bacterial, viral and fungal pathogens.
Evaluation of current hypotheses on the nature of
disease resistance. Pr.: PLPTH 500, BIOCH 521,
and BIOL 500; BIOL 450 or ASI 500; and one of
BIOL 800, PLPTH 835, PLPTH 840, or PLPTH
845.
PLPTH 911. Plant Tissue Culture and
Regeneration. (3) II, in odd-numbered years.
Plant tissue culture principles, techniques, and
applications, with emphasis on plant regeneration
from protoplasts and the use and potential of this
procedure for crop improvement through genetic
engineering. Research-level skills in this area will
be taught. Two hrs. lecture and 3 hrs. lab a week.
Pr.: ASI 500, BIOL 500, and one of BIOCH 521,
525, or 755. Enrollment limited to 18 students.
PLPTH 911. Plant Tissue Culture and
Regeneration. (3) II, in odd-numbered years.
Plant tissue culture principles, techniques, and
applications, with emphasis on plant regeneration
from protoplasts and the use and potential of this
procedure for crop improvement through genetic
engineering. Research-level skills in this area will
be taught. Two hrs. lecture and 3 hrs. lab a week.
Pr.: ASI 500, BIOL 500, and one of BIOCH 521
or 755.
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Current Course Description
Proposed Course Description
PLPTH 915. Chromosome and Genome
Analysis. (3) I, in odd years. An advanced course
in eukaryotic chromosome biology and genome
analysis, especially of higher organisms (crop
plants, insects, and mammals) emphasizing basic
features of chromosome structure, behavior in
mitosis and meiosis, structural aberrations,
numerical changes (aneuploidy, polyploidy)
evolution, and manipulation for crop improvement
and human health. Three hrs. lec. a week. Pr.:
AGRON 770 or BIOL 615 or equivalent.
PLPTH 915. Chromosome and Genome
Analysis. (3) I, in odd years. An advanced course
in eukaryotic chromosome biology and genome
analysis, especially of higher organisms (crop
plants, insects, and mammals) emphasizing basic
features of chromosome structure, behavior in
mitosis and meiosis, structural aberrations,
numerical changes (aneuploidy, polyploidy)
evolution, and manipulation for crop improvement
and human health. Three hrs. lec. a week. Pr.:
AGRON 770.
PLPTH 920. Topics in Plant Pathology. (Var.) I,
II, S. Discussions and lectures on important areas
and contributions in the field of plant pathology.
Pr.: Graduate standing.
PLPTH 920. Topics in Plant Pathology. (Var.) I,
II, S. Discussions and lectures on important areas
and contributions in the field of plant pathology.
Pr.: Consent of instructor.
PLPTH 927. Fungal Genetics. (3) II, in evennumbered years. A study of the classical,
molecular, and population aspects of fungal
genetics in both model and commercially
important systems. Topics to be discussed include
genetic analysis via mitosis and meiosis, models
of recombination, genetic control of fungal
development, basic molecular genetics of fungi,
and genetic factors affecting fungal population
structure and stability. Three hrs. lecture
discussion a week. Pr.: BIOCH 521, ASI 500;
recommended: BIOL 640 and a 600-level or
higher course in genetics.
PLPTH 927. Fungal Genetics. (3) II, in evennumbered years. A study of the classical,
molecular, and population aspects of fungal
genetics in both model and commercially
important systems. Topics to be discussed include
genetic analysis via mitosis and meiosis, models
of recombination, genetic control of fungal
development, basic molecular genetics of fungi,
and genetic factors affecting fungal population
structure and stability. Three hrs. lecture
discussion a week. Pr.: BIOCH 521, ASI 500;
recommended: BIOL 604 and a 600-level or
higher course in genetics.
PLPTH 999. Research in Plant Pathology for
the Ph.D. degree. (Var) I, II, S. Work is offered
in each of the major pathogen groups, genetics of
plant-microbe interactions, disease physiology,
ecology, and epidemiology. Pr.: sufficient
background to conduct the line of research
undertaken.
PLPTH 999. Research in Plant Pathology for
the Ph.D. degree. (Var) I, II, S. Work is offered
in each of the major pathogen groups, genetics of
plant-microbe interactions, disease physiology,
ecology, and epidemiology.
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Current Course Description
RRES 635. Methods of Environmental
Interpretation. (3) I. This course focuses on
principles and techniques necessary to
communicate environmental and cultural values to
visitors in park areas. The philosophy, theory,
design, and application of interpretive media to
communicate information about the environment
is studied. Two hours rec. and three hours lab a
week. Field trips required. Pr.: FOR 375.
Proposed Course Description
RRES 635. Methods of Environmental
Interpretation. (3) II. This course focuses on
principles and techniques necessary to
communicate environmental and cultural values to
visitors in park areas. The philosophy, theory,
design, and application of interpretive media to
communicate information about the environment
is studied. Two hours rec. and three hours lab a
week. Field trips required. Rec.Pr.: RRES 210
and 310.
ii) DROP (Addendum 4, page 30)
AGCOM 770. Practicum in Professional Journalism. (1-4) I, II, S. Supervised practical work
in the area of professional journalism and mass communications. Includes laboratory
investigation, field work, and internships. Pr.: MC 500 or MC 320 and consent of supervising
instructor.
ASI 801. Hormonal Control of Reproduction. (3) I, in even years. Basic study of endocrine
physiology of reproduction including mechanism of hormone action through receptor and gene
regulation, and physiological processes involved in ovarian, uterine, and testicular function.
Three hours rec. a week. Pr.: BIOCH 521 and ASI 710.
PLPTH 912. Molecular Approaches in Plant Pathology. (2) II, in odd-numbered years. The
use of molecular techniques in research in the plant sciences, with an emphasis on plant
pathology. Techniques will include DNA cloning, DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction,
and plant transformation. Eight hrs. lecture lab a week. Pr.: BIOCH 521 and BIOL 675.
iii) NEW
ASI 830. Neuroendocrine Physiology. (1) II, in odd years. Neuroendocrine regulation of
reproduction, growth, and metabolism, with an emphasis on neuroendocrinology of domestic
livestock. Three hours rec. per week for 5 weeks. Rec. Pr: BIOCH 521 and ASI 710.
ASI 831. Molecular Reproductive Endocrinology. (1) II, in odd years. A study of molecular
mechanisms that control gene expression in mammals, with an emphasis on genes and their
products that control reproduction. Three hours rec. per week for 5 weeks. Rec. Pr.: BIOCH
521, ASI 710 and ASI 830.
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ASI 832. Ovarian Physiology. (1) II, in odd years. Endocrine and physiologic control of
ovarian functions in domestic livestock. Three hours rec. a week for 5 weeks. Rec. Pr.: BIOCH
521, ASI 710 and ASI 830.
GERON 630. Mental Health & Aging. (3) II. Introduction to the issues involved in aging and
mental health using a systems framework covering the major emotional and psychiatric problems
encountered in old age. Includes discussion of personality disorders, dementia, cognitive
problems, substance abuse, suicide and barriers to treatment. Pr.: Junior/Senior.
iv) PREREQUISITE CHANGES
These prerequisite changes were tabled as they were presented on the agenda and at
the Academic Affairs committee meeting as information only. The Graduate School
has since then became aware that all prerequisite changes will need to be processed
and voted on through the Academic Affairs Committee and then presented to the
Graduate Council. These prerequisite changes will be again presented again at the
April 18th Academic Affairs meeting.
Agricultural Economics
FROM: Current Prerequisites
AGEC 632
Agribusiness Logistics
ECON 110
Junior standing
AGEC 712
TO: Proposed Prerequisites
ECON 110
AGEC 120 or ECON 120
Junior standing
Optimization Techniques for Agricultural Economics
AGEC 500
AGEC 500 or graduate standing
Animal Science and Industry
FROM: Current Prerequisites
ASI 621 Dairy Cattle Management
ASI 640 Poultry Products Technology
ASI 645 Poultry Management
ASI 658 Fund. of Animal Growth & Development
ASI 682 Formulation of Livestock & Poultry Diets
ASI 690 Principles of HACCP
ASI 749 Advanced Animal Breeding
ASI 777 Meat Technology
ASI 791 Adv. Application of HACCP Principles
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TO: Recommended Prerequisites
Senior standing
ASI 106
ASI 102, ASI 106 and junior standing
A course in biochemistry
ASI 675 or ASI 680
BIOL 198 and CHM 110
ASI 500 and 3 hours in statistics
ASI 350 and ASI 361
BIOL 455
Entomology
FROM: Prerequisites as listed
ENTOM 612 Insect Pest Diagnosis
ENTOM 620 Insecticides: Properties and Laws
ENTOM 692 Insect Ecology
ENTOM 710 Insect Taxonomy
ENTOM 767
ENTOM 815
ENTOM 820
ENTOM 857
ENTOM 893
ENTOM 910
ENTOM 950
TO: Recommended Prerequisites:
ENTOM 300, 312, or 710
CHM 110
BIOL 303, BIOL 529, or ENTOM 312
ENTOM 300; or ENTOM 312 and
ENTOM 313 (Delete: AENTOM 706
recommended but not required; insect
collection desirable@)
Insect Pest Management
ENTOM 300 or 312
Experience in Extension Entomology ENTOM 612 or 767
Biological Control
ENTOM 300 or 312 or 320 or a collegelevel ecology course (Delete: Aand
ENTOM 692 or BIOL 529"
Toxicology of Insecticides
CHM 350 or GIOCH 521 or ENTOM 620
Controversies in Insect Ecology
BIOL 529 or ENTOM 692 or a collegelevel ecology course
Insect Genetics
Delete: APr: BIOL 430 or ASI 500,
ENTOM 710 and ENTOM 875"
Conceptual Issues in Evolution
BIOL 450 and/or BIOL 620 (Delete: APr:
an undergraduate or graduate course in
evolution or genetics@)
Food Science and Industry
FROM: Prerequisites as listed
FDSCI 630 Food Science Problems
FDSCI 690 Principles of HACCP
FDSCI 694 Food Plant Management
FDSCI 727 Chemical Methods of Food Analysis
FDSCI 728 Physical Methods of Food Analysis
FDSCI 740 Research & Develop. of Food Products
FDSCI 791 Advanced Application of HACCP
TO: Recommended Prerequisites:
FDSCI 302
BIOL 198 and CHM 110
Senior standing
FDSCI 501 or FN 501 (deleted class)
FDSCI 501
FDSCI 501
BIOL 455
Grain Science and Industry
FROM: Prerequisites as listed
GRSC 602
Cereal Science
GRSC 610
Electricity Control Grain Process Ind.
GRSC 625
Flour and Dough Testing
GRSC 630
Mangmt. Appl. Grain Processing Ind.
GRSC 635
Baking Science I
GRSC 636
Baking Science I Laboratory
GRSC 640
Advanced Flow Sheets
GRSC 651
Food and Feed Production Protection
GRSC 655
Cereal Food Plant Design Construction
GRSC 661
Qualities of Feed & Food Ingredients
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TO: Recommended Prerequisites
BIOCH 265
GRSC 500 or 510 or 635
GRSC 602
ECON 110; GRSC 510, 500, or 635
BIOCH 265
GRSC 635 or conc enrollment
GRSC 500 or 510
Minimum 8 hrs biological science
GRSC 500 or GRSC 510
BIOCH 265
GRSC 670
GRSC 701
GRSC 710
GRSC 712
GRSC 713
GRSC 720
GRSC 725
GRSC 730
Bakery Layout
Practicum in Bakery Technology
Fundamentals of Grain Storage
Vibrational Spectro Anal Chemometrics
Contemp Chromatographic Anal Food
Extrusion Process Food & Feed Ind
Feed Manufacturing Processes
Milling Science II
GRSC 734
GRSC 737
GRSC 738
GRSC 750
Milling Processing Tech Mangmt
Baking Science II
Baking Science II Laboratory
Feed Technology II
GRSC 785
GRSC 786
Advanced Flour and Feed Technology
Particle Tech for Grain Processing Ind
GRSC 805
Nutritional Prop Cereals & Legumes
GRSC 811
GRSC 815
GRSC 820
Principles of Food Analysis
Fund of Processing Grains for Food
Advanced Extrusion Processing
GRSC 825
GRSC 830
GRSC 880
Novel Uses of Biopolymers
Physical Prop of Cereal Polymers
Advanced Processing Series:
Breakfast Cereal Technology
Advanced Processing Series:
Pasta and Noodle Technology
Starch Chemistry and Technology
Carbohydrates in Food
Enzyme Applications
Food Proteins
Advanced Cereal Chemistry
GRSC 885
GRSC 901
GRSC 902
GRSC 905
GRSC 906
GRSC 915
MATH 100, PHYS 113, and GRSC 636
GRSC 635 and 636
GRSC 602 or 661
BIOCH 265 or CHEM 271
BIOCH 265 or CHEM 271
STAT 320 and GRSC 602
MATH 100, MATH 150, and ASI 318
GRSC 730 or conc enrollment; STAT 320,
PHYS 113, and MATH 205
GRSC 730
GRSC 635
GRSC 737 or conc enrollment
GRSC 510 or 500, PHYS 114 or 214, and a
course in statistics and computer
applications
GRSC 730 or 750
STAT 320, GRSC 500, or graduate student
status
BIOCH 521, GRSC 602, or conc.
enrollment.
CHM 271 or GRSC 505 and BIOCH 265
PHYS 114
GRSC 720 or previous extrusion
experience
BIOCH 521 and PHYS 115
GRSC 602
GRSC 602
GRSC 602
BIOCH 521, GRSC 602
CHEM 350 or BIOCH 521
BIOCH 521 and 522
BIOCH 521 and 522
BIOCH 521 and 522
Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources
FROM: Prerequisites as listed
FOR 643
Agroforestry Systems
HORT 625 Floral Crop Production & Handling
HORT 775 Plant Nutrition & Nutrient Mangmt.
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TO: Recommended Prerequisites
BIOL 201 or BIOL 210 or HORT 201
BIOL 500, HORT 350 and HORT 570.
AGRON 305 and BIOL 500
5) Graduate Student Council Information
The following Graduate Student Council officers were introduced and presented certificates
for their outstanding work during 2005-2006:
Bala Thiagarajan - President
David Olds - President Elect
Sreedhar Upendram - Secretary
Keil Regehr - Treasurer
Carol Shanklin and Jim Guikema complimented the officers for their outstanding work
during the past year.
Bala Thiagarajan (President) reported the following on the GSC’s progress for the 2005-2006
Academic year:
ƒ Jorge Cham’s presentation in February was a huge success.
ƒ The Topeka Capitol Research Forum (TCRF) and the Graduate Research Forum were
both very successful. Kansas Bio presented awards at the TCRF. Two KSU students, one
from Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering and Family Studies, each received a $500
award.
ƒ Work is still in progress on GRA Survey and the GTA website.
ƒ The GSC implemented the following criteria for travel grants: if a student is awarded a
travel grant and for any reason will not be using that travel grant, he/she MUST inform
GSC of the decision not to use the money by the date of the event. If that student does not
inform GSC by the date of the event, he/she will become ineligible for a travel grant for
the next travel period.
ƒ The travel grant deadline for the fall travel period – July 1 – October 31 is April 15,
2006.
ƒ The KSU Collegian covered most of the GSC’s activities and events this year.
ƒ Student Governing Association (SGA) allocated GSC a budget of $20,000 per year and
also awards them several Pepsi products to use at the GSC events.
ƒ Kellan Kershner compiled a seminar list offered by departments and distributed the
seminar announcements every week to the GSC organizations.
ƒ The professional development workshops held were also a success.
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Bala also reported the following:
ƒ The following workshops are to be held:
o April 4, 2006 – Professional Interviews
o April 13, 2006 – Academic Interviews
ƒ The Ice Cream Social will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2006 on the east side of
Fairchild Hall from 12:30 – 2:00 PM.
ƒ GSC raised $ 1,725 from GRE pilot test. With these funds, GSC has planned a social at
the City Park Friday, April 28, 2006. Graduate students and faculty are encouraged to
attend. Activities such as volleyball, horse shoe will be available and finger foods,
drinks, etc. will be provided.
ƒ The new officers elected for the 2006-2007 term as follows:
President – David Olds
President-Elect – Kellan Kershner
Secretary – Cecilia Hernandez
Treasurer – Mohan Reddy Metla
6) Graduate Student Affairs Committee
- No Report
7) 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.
Addition to the Graduate Handbook regarding a Committee on Assessment and
Review, Chapter 6, Section C: Policy Committees
Add after The Graduate Council Committee on Planning, page 6-5:
The Graduate Council Assessment and Review Committee. Membership: at least one
representative from each of the Academic Area Caucuses, as appointed by each Caucus, and
additional members from the Graduate Faculty as appointed by the Graduate Dean to fulfill
the responsibilities of the committee. Charge: Matters of reviewing, evaluating, and
approving the assessment plans and annual assessment reports submitted by various graduate
units throughout the university. The GCARC will regularly review the current procedures
for graduate program review, identify how to incorporate feedback data from the assessment
process, determine the feedback mechanism to the graduate programs and the Graduate
Deans, and submit recommendations to the Graduate Council's Committee on Planning to
update the Graduate Handbook. Annually the GCARC will review and approve the graduate
programs' annual assessment reports within the timeline designated by the Provost's Office.
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This committee will also be responsible for the review of the graduate program reports to the
Board of Regents.
Following discussion, the motion was passed.
Graduate Handbook changes regarding Application Procedure for a New Certificate
Program, Chapter 4, Section C: C.4 Application Procedure for a New Certificate
Program (Page 4-3)
For consideration by the Graduate Council, proposed new graduate certificate programs must
contain the following information beginning Fall 2006:
a. A statement of the educational objectives of the certificate program;
b. A list of the courses associated with the certificate, including titles and course
descriptions both for existing courses and any new courses that may be
developed (course approval by normal channels may follow at a later date, as
long as the resources are committed);
c. A statement of how the courses associated with the certificate will meet the
stated educational objectives;
d. A statement of the need for the proposed certificate and the basis for such a
need, supported by either externally or internally derived data;
e. A description of the certificate program's administration, including
coordinating/governing committees, additional requirements for membership on
student supervisory committees if the certificate is linked with graduate degree
programs, etc.;
f. Estimated budget to support the certificate program;
f g. The names of the faculty associated with or contributing to the certificate
program, either by teaching one or more of the courses associated with the
program or participating in the design of the curriculum. Adjunct faculty
members associated with the program should provide a current curriculum
vitae;
g h. The name and address of the faculty member designated as the coordinator of
the program and;
i. Student learning outcomes and assessment plan for the program;
h. j. Endorsements from those academic units (including extension) whose students,
courses, or programs could be impacted by the creation of the new graduate
certificate.
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Following discussion, the motion was passed.
8) Graduate School Committee on Assessment and Review
- No Report
9) University Research and Scholarship
Carol Shanklin read the following memo from Duane Nellis, Provost to Jon Wefald,
President:
“I am please to report that based on the latest Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching Classification of Universities and Colleges, Kansas State University now ranks in
the top tier of the three subcategories of the 278 doctorate granting institutions analyzed in
this latest analysis. Based on the new system of classifying universities, K-State is among 94
universities in the category called “research institutions and 32 private institutions. When
you consider that according to the Carnegie Foundation there are 575 public institutions and
1,611 private nonprofit institutions in the U.S. (2,186 total), K-State is among the top 4% of
institutions of higher education in the United States—a truly outstanding recognition of the
faculty, staff and leadership team of our institution.”
Supporting Carnegie Classification information was also presented.
As of fall 2006, the minimum per semester stipends for grad assistants are as follows:
master's - $3,500/semester
doctoral - $4,000/semester
The nation annual average of stipends was $15,600 for 2004-2005.
10) Other business
Research Credit for Mentoring Students in Interdisciplinary Programs was discussed by the
Council. Suggestions were made to create PHILO 899, Master's Research and PHILO 999.
Ph.D. Research or creating a reference number for each Graduate Faculty for the 899 and 999
courses so that appropriate person is given credit. After discussion the committee was asked
to continue thinking about suggestions.
Council was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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