Minutes of the Graduate Council
December 1, 2009
As approved by the Graduate Council, February 2, 2010
Members present: B. Barrett, Steve Bellinger, S. Brown, F. Burrack, C. Craft, B. DePaola, K. Dillard, M.
Donnelly, S. Eckels, K. Getty, D. Goodin, C. Griffin, L. Hoag, M. Hossain, R. Krishnamoorthi, M. Linville, C.
Moore, J. Reese, B. Rowland, S. Siepl-Coates, J. Steichen, E. Swilley, F. White, L. Williams
Members absent: R. Collins, J. Edgar, J. Fliter, D. Higgins, T. Keane, T. Melgarejo, B. Schultz, G. Shroyer, K.
Taylor, J. Yu
Graduate School staff present: S. Fox, J. Guikema, K. Lease, S. Schlender, C. Shanklin
1. Opening remarks
No report.
2. Minutes of the November 3, 2009 meeting were approved as presented.
3. Graduate School Actions and Announcements
The following appointments for non-graduate faculty to teach graduate courses (emergency approval) and
graduate faculty memberships were approved by the Dean of the Graduate School:
Non-Graduate Faculty to Teach Graduate Courses (emergency approval)
Date approved
Name
Position
Department/Program
by Graduate School
Kirk O’Donnell
Instructor
Grain Science & Industry
10/21/09
David Krishock
Instructor
Grain Science & Industry
10/21/09
Farid Al-Salim
Assistant Professor History
10/22/09
Appointments for Graduate Faculty Membership
Name
Sam R. Bell
Position
Assistant Professor
Department/Program
Political Science
Date approved
by Graduate School
10/28/09
4. Academic Affairs Committee – Frank White, Chair
On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, Frank White, chair, proposed to approve the following faculty
member for graduate faculty associate. The motion passed.
Graduate Faculty Associate
Name
Position
Bruce McMillian
Assistant Professor
Department/Program
Interior Architecture
& Product Design
The Graduate Council Academic Affairs Committee and members of the Graduate Council are currently
reviewing Chapter 5 - The Graduate Faculty in the Graduate Handbook. Until sufficient review and revisions
have been incorporated into this chapter, specifically D.5 Graduate Faculty Associates, they were not in
support of approving the following graduate faculty associate nominations. As a temporary alternative a
motion was made to approve the following faculty members for a one-year approval to teach graduate
courses. The motion passed.
Non-Graduate Faculty to Teach Graduate Courses (one-year approval)
Name
Position
Department/Program
Laurel Dinkel
Adjunct Faculty
Center on Aging
Roger A. Friedmann
Instructor
English
Christopher B. Lavernge
Instructor
Communications
Johanna D. Lyle
Instructor
Accounting
C.R. Macchi, Jr.
Research Assistant Professor Family Studies and Human Services
Jane P. Marshall
Adjunct Instructor
Hospitality Management & Dietetics
Kevin Sauer
Assistant Professor
Hospitality Management & Dietetics
David E. Thompson
Assistant Professor
Family Studies and Human Services
Kelly J. Welch
Assistant Professor
Family Studies and Human Services
On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, Frank White, chair, proposed to approve the following faculty
members for graduate faculty membership only, membership and certification, and certification only. The
motion passed.
Membership
Name
Tiffany Lynne Kershner
Position
Assistant Professor
Department/Program
Sociology, Anthropology
& Social Work
Membership and Certification
Name
Position
Maurice M. MacDonald
Professor
Department/Program
Family Studies and Human Services
Certification
Name
Chihyung Ok
Praveen Vadlani
Department/Program
Hospitality Management & Dietetics
Grain Science and Industry
Position
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
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Course and curriculum issues:
On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, Frank White, chair, proposed to approve the following course
changes and additions. The motion passed.
Expedited Course Changes:
Current Course Description
ART 611 – Digital Photography. (3) I, II, S.
Advanced Techniques: Digital Photography. Pr.: ART
295, ART 330.
SPCH 756 – Practicum in Conflict. (3) I, II, S. This
course provides a supervised opportunity to apply
theoretical information into diverse conflict settings.
Students will identify, conceptualize, implement, and/or
test conflict and communication theories and strategies
by analyzing and/or developing training/evaluation
materials.
ECON 915 – Macroeconomic Modeling. (3) II.
Examines current topics in macroeconomics with an
emphasis on empirical modeling. The course will be
structured to allow the student in-depth look at
influential articles in the literature through
presentations and required summary papers, and apply
similar skills in an assigned original research paper.
Pr.: ECON 730, ECON 805.
MUSIC 603 – Percussion Pedagogy Workshop. (23) S. Advanced study of percussion instruments and
related performance techniques, teaching methods and
responsibilities, organization, and literature.
MANGT 652 – Application of Theory of
Constraints Credits: (3)
The intent of this course is to provide an overview of
the application of Theory of Constraints (TOC). TOC
suggests that every process or system has at least one
constraint that prevents the operation from being more
efficient. TOC offers methodologies that are
specifically developed to identify and manage
constraints to enable the operation to achieve its goals.
Students will be taught the skills required for the
identification and management of constraints within an
operation system.
Requisites Pr.: MANGT 420, MANGT 421, MANGT
521.
When Offered II
Proposed Course Description
ART 567 – Digital Photography. (3) I, II, S. Advanced
Techniques: Digital Photography. Pr.: ART 295, ART 330.
COMM 756 – Practicum in Communication & Conflict.
(3) II, S. A supervised application of communication theory
in self-selected conflict situations in culturally diverse
settings.
ECON 915 – Macroeconomic Modeling. (3) II. Examines
current topics in macroeconomics with an emphasis on
empirical modeling. The course will be structured to allow
the student in-depth look at influential articles in the literature
through presentations and required summary papers, and
apply similar skills in an assigned original research paper.
Pr.: ECON 735, ECON 805.
MUSIC 603 – Percussion Pedagogy. (2-3) S. Advanced
study of percussion instruments and related performance
techniques, teaching methods and responsibilities,
organization, and literature.
MANGT 652 – Constraint Management and Continuous
Improvement Credits: (3)
The intent of this course is to provide an overview of the
application of Theory of Constraints (TOC). TOC suggests
that every process or system has at least one constraint that
prevents the operation from being more efficient. TOC offers
methodologies that are specifically developed to identify and
manage constraints to enable the operation to achieve its
goals. Students will be taught the skills required for the
identification and management of constraints within an
operation system.
Requisites Pr.: MANGT 420, MANGT 421, MANGT 521.
When Offered II
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Current Course Description
MANGT 660 – Demand-Based Management for
Supply Chain Credits: (3)
This course provides a framework of how the demand
side of the supply chain should interface with supply
side. The focus will be on integrating specific tools and
emerging issues including strategy, forecasting,
inventory management, risk pooling, coordination,
information sharing, and global supply chain
management.
Requisites Pr.: MANGT 421.
When Offered I
MANGT 662 –Supply Chain Management
Credits: (3)
This course addresses the interrelationship between
operations and other functions required to deliver value
to the end customer of a supply chain. Topics include
major processes to manage the flow of goods, services
and information through core functions such as
logistics, operations and purchasing in the supply
chains of both goods and service providers.
Requisites Pr.: MANGT 421, or with permission of
instructor.
When Offered II
Proposed Course Description
MANGT 660 – Supply Chain Planning and Control
Credits: (3)
This course provides a framework of how the demand side of
the supply chain should interface with supply side. The focus
will be on integrating specific tools and emerging issues
including strategy, forecasting, inventory management, risk
pooling, coordination, information sharing, and global supply
chain management.
Requisites Pr.: MANGT 421.
When Offered I
MANGT 662 – Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain
Design
Credits: (3)
This course addresses the interrelationship between
operations and other functions required to deliver value to the
end customer of a supply chain. Topics include major
processes to manage the flow of goods, services and
information through core functions such as logistics,
operations and purchasing in the supply chains of both goods
and service providers.
Requisites Pr.: MANGT 421, or with permission of
instructor.
When Offered II
EDSEC 614. Laboratory Techniques in Teaching
EDSEC 614. Laboratory Techniques in Teaching Science.
Science. (3). I, II. Rationale for laboratory in secondary (3). I, II. Rationale for laboratory in secondary school science.
The design and implementation of laboratory activities and
school science. The design and implementation of
demonstrations in a high school science program. Conc.
laboratory activities and demonstrations in a high
Enrollment: Recommended: EDSEC 500 (Science).
school science program. Pr.: EDSEC 476 (Science).
EDCEP 829. Learning Principles. (2-3). II.
EDCEP 829. Learning Principles. (3). II. Exploration of
Exploration of learning theories and an overview of
learning theories and an overview of research on factors that
research on factors that enhance academic performance, enhance academic performance, including psychosocial
including psychosocial variables, learning styles, and
variables, learning styles, and learning strategies. The course
learning strategies. The course covers strategies for
covers strategies for enhancing student academic
enhancing student academic performance, ranging from performance, ranging from assessment to implementation.
assessment to implementation.
BAE 636 Biological Systems Engineering Design
BAE 636 Biological Systems Engineering Design Project
(1-3 Variable) I, II. A continuation of BAE 536. Completion
Project (3) I, II. A continuation of BAE 536.
of a team-oriented design project, with emphasis on
Completion of a team-oriented design project, with
construction, evaluation, documentation, and presentation of
emphasis on construction, evaluation, documentation,
the design. Pr.: BAE 536 or other approved capstone design
and presentation of the design. Pr.: BAE 536 or other
course.
approved capstone design course.
IMSE 881. Linear Programming. (3) II (Alternate
IMSE 881. Linear Programming. (3) I (Odd years on
years). Development of the theory of linear
campus; distance every year). Development of the theory of
programming and related topics including simplex
linear programming and related topics including simplex
methods, duality theory, integer programming,
methods, duality theory, integer programming, transportation
transportation methods, and stochastic linear
methods, and stochastic linear programming. Application to
programming. Application to industrial problems and
industrial problems and the use of computer solutions are
the use of computer solutions are emphasized. Pr.:
emphasized. Pr.: IMSE 560
IMSE 560
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Current Course Description
IMSE 882. Network Flows and Graph Theory. (3) I
( in even years). Survey of topics from Newtork Flws
and Graph Theory with an emphasis on algorithmeic
analysis. The topics covered include: Complexitiy
Analysis, Shortest Paths, Maximum Flows, Network
Simplex, Minimum Spanning Trees, Matchings, Planar
Graphs, Colorings, Perfect Graphs and Heuristics.
IMSE 841. Advanced Topics in Quality
Engineering. (3) I. A survey of current advances in
quality engineering. Includes both off-line and on-line
quality engineering. Pr.: STAT 704, 705; IMSE 641
and CIS 209, or 200, or ME 400.
ECE 681. Wind Engineering (3) I. Wind
characteristics, turbine performance, synchronous and
asynchronous electrical loads, siting, economics, and
wind farm design. Three hours rec. a week. Pr.: ME
512 or CE 530; and ECE 525 or 519.
Proposed Course Description
IMSE 882. Network Flows and Graph Theory. (3) II (Odd
years on campus; distance every year). Survey of topics
from Newtork Flws and Graph Theory with an emphasis on
algorithmeic analysis. The topics covered include:
Complexitiy Analysis, Shortest Paths, Maximum Flows,
Network Simplex, Minimum Spanning Trees, Matchings,
Planar Graphs, Colorings, Perfect Graphs and Heuristics.
IMSE 841. Advanced Topics in Quality Engineering. (3) I
(In odd years). A survey of current advances in quality
engineering. Includes both off-line and on-line quality
engineering. Pr.: STAT 704, 705; IMSE 641 and CIS 209, or
200, or ME 400.
ECE 681. Wind and Solar Engineering (3) I. Wind and
solar energy resource assessment, operation of renewableenergy systems, photovoltaic and wind-turbine physics, and
design of complete systems. Three hours rec. a week. Pr.:
ECE 525 or 519.
Expedited Drop Courses:
ECON 860 – Growth and Development Theories. (3) Advanced theories of economic growth and development
models. Topics include optimum savings, allocations of investment, investment criteria, technical change,
programming models, and alternative designs for development policies. Pr.: ECON 682 or consent of instructor.
BAE 630. Food Process Engineering Laboratory. (1) II, in odd years. Laboratory studies of food processing
unit operations and applications with emphasis on heat and ass transfer operation. Three hours lab a week. Pr.:
BAE 373 or CHE 531. Pr. or conc.: BAE 625.
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Expedited Curriculum Changes
College Student Development (M.S.)
From:
Core Requirements (24 credit hours)
EDCEP 812 - History and Philosophy of Higher
Education (3)
EDCEP 816 - Research Methods (3)
EDCEP 818 - Principles of College Student
Personnel Services (3)
EDCEP 823 - Counseling Theory (3)
EDCEP 829 - Learning Principles (3)
EDCEP 838 - The College Student and the College
Environment (3)
EDCEP 858 - Group Processes (3)
EDCEP 863 - Trends in Career Development (3)
To:
Core Requirements (24 credit hours)
EDCEP 812 - History and Philosophy of Higher
Education (3)
EDCEP 816 - Research Methods (3)
EDCEP 818 - Principles of College Student
Personnel Services (3)
EDCEP 823 - Counseling Theory (3)
EDCEP 829 - Learning Principles (3)
EDCEP 838 - The College Student and the College
Environment (3)
EDCEP 858 - Group Processes (3)
EDCEP 863 - Trends in Career Development (3)
Options
A. Advising Option (15 credit hours)
EDCEP 835 - Foundations of Academic Advising
(3)
EDCEP 851 - Multicultural Aspects of Academic
Advising (3)
EDCEP 877 - Practicum in Counseling (3)
EDCEP 885 - Practicum in College Student
Personnel Work (3)
EDCEP 887 - Counseling Internship (1-3)
Options
A. Advising Option (15 credit hours)
EDCEP 835 - Foundations of Academic Advising
(3)
EDCEP 851 - Multicultural Aspects of Academic
Advising (3)
EDCEP 877 - Practicum in Counseling (3)
EDCEP 885 - Practicum in College Student
Personnel Work (6) (two semesters)
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Current
Effective: Spring, 2005
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Master of Science in OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Program Format and Minimum Requirements*
Admission to the program requires a baccalaureate degree and a strong background in applied mathematics
including calculus and linear algebra.
M.S. students should have 3 semester credits each in introductory statistics and introductory operations research
and demonstrable microcomputer proficiency. Otherwise, appropriate remedial courses will be required.
The formats for this program are as follows:*
Thesis
9
3
12
6
0
30
Operations Research Core Courses
Additional Operations Research Courses
Electives
Thesis
IE Seminar **
TOTAL GRADUATE CREDITS
Course Work
9
9
12
0
0
30
One core course must be taken in each of the three areas:
Continuous Optimization:
IMSE 881 – Linear Programming
IMSE 982 – Nonlinear Programming
Discrete Optimization:
IMSE 882 – Network Flows and Graph Theory
IMSE 884 – Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimization
Stochastic Processes:
IMSE 842 – Reliability Theory
IMSE 971 – Industrial Queuing Processes
Additional Operations Research courses include the following courses and any core courses:
IMSE 643 – Industrial Simulation
IMSE 780 – Methods of Operations Research
IMSE 830 – Applied Fuzzy Set Theory
IMSE 751 – Applied Decision Theory
IMSE 865 – Simulation of Industrial Management Systems
IMSE 990 – Adv Topics in Operations Research
IMSE 976 – Scheduling Theory
IMSE 983 – Dynamic Programming
IMSE 990 – Adv Topics in Operations Research
IMSE 991 – Multiple Criteria Decision Making
* Actual degree requirements will be summarized on an approved plan of study. Some guidelines include:
At least 60 percent of classes must be above 700 level.
No more than 6 hours can be taken from outside the department without prior permission.
Courses in IMSE the department must be above the 600 level.
Courses outside the department must be above the 500 level.
No more than 6 hours can be taken at the 500 level.
No course can count as both a core course and an additional operations research course.
** Students are required to enroll in the graduate seminar each semester.
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PROPOSED
Effective: Spring, 2010
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Master of Science in OPERATIONS RESEARCH
Program Format and Minimum Requirements*
Admission to the program requires a baccalaureate degree and a strong background in applied mathematics
including calculus and linear algebra.
M.S. students should have 3 semester credits each in introductory statistics and introductory operations research
and demonstrable microcomputer proficiency. Otherwise, appropriate remedial courses will be required.
The formats for this program are as follows:*
Thesis
9
3
12
6
0
30
Operations Research Core Courses
Additional Operations Research Courses
Electives
Thesis
IE Seminar **
TOTAL GRADUATE CREDITS
Course Work
9
9
12
0
0
30
One core course must be taken in each of the three areas:
Continuous Optimization:
IMSE 881 – Linear Programming
IMSE 982 – Nonlinear Programming
Discrete Optimization:
IMSE 882 – Network Flows and Graph Theory
IMSE 884 – Integer Programming and Combinatorial Optimization
Stochastic Processes:
IMSE 842 – Reliability Theory
IMSE 866 – Applied Stochastic Processes and Theoretical Simulation
IMSE 971 – Industrial Queuing Processes
Additional Operations Research courses include the following courses and any core courses:
IMSE 643 – Industrial Simulation
IMSE 780 – Methods of Operations Research
IMSE 830 – Applied Fuzzy Set Theory
IMSE 751 – Applied Decision Theory
IMSE 865 – Simulation of Industrial Management Systems
IMSE 990 – Adv Topics in Operations Research
IMSE 976 – Scheduling Theory
IMSE 983 – Dynamic Programming
IMSE 990 – Adv Topics in Operations Research
IMSE 991 – Multiple Criteria Decision Making
* Actual degree requirements will be summarized on an approved plan of study. Some guidelines include:
At least 60 percent of classes must be above 700 level.
No more than 6 hours can be taken from outside the department without prior permission.
Courses in IMSE the department must be above the 600 level.
Courses outside the department must be above the 500 level.
No more than 6 hours can be taken at the 500 level.
No course can count as both a core course and an additional operations research course.
** Students are required to enroll in the graduate seminar each semester.
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Non- Expedited New Courses:
IMSE 866. Applied Stochastic Processes and Theoretical Simulation. (3) Summer, even years. Survey of
stochastic processes and simulation. Topics covered include: discrete and continuous markov chains, random
walks, queuing theory, renewal theory, random number generation, random variates and simulation modeling and
analysis. Three hours lecture a week. Pr. Statistics 510.
ECON 910 – Topics in Macroeconomics. (3) I, II. Exploration of seminal and current research in
macroeconomic topics such as growth, business cycles, or public policy. Topics will be related to the research
interests of the professor and students. Pr.: ECON 805 and ECON 905.
ECON 935 – Time Series Econometrics. (3) I. Discussion of recent advances in tome series econometrics.
Economic forecasting, vector autoregressive modeling, unit root testing, cointegration, and other topics. Pr.:
ECON 930 or consent of instructor.
ECON 938 – Microeconometrics. (3) I. A survey of recent advances in microeconometrics, including panel data,
treatment effects, and other topics, to provide students with the analytical tools used in economic research. Pr.:
ECON 830.
GEOG 701 – Seminar in Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research. (3) II. Qualitative research techniques
and integration of qualitative with basic statistical research techniques (mixed methods). Consideration of ethics,
data collection, and data analysis.
POLSC 628 – Civic Engagement. (3) I, II, S. Seminar on the role of voluntary organizations and civic groups in
American political life and the factors that lead citizens to participate in both electoral and non-electoral activities.
Pr.: POLSC 325 and junior standing.
POLSC 712 – Game Theory for Political Scientists. (3) I, II, S. Introduction to game theoretic models as
applied to problems in American politics, international relations and comparative politics. Pr.: POLSC 301, 325,
333, 344.
PSYCH 850 – Current Issues in Health Psychology. (1) I, II.
psychology research. Pr.: Consent of Instructor.
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Introduction to current issues in health
Non-Expedited Course Changes
Current Course Description
ECON 805 – Income and Employment Theory I. (3)
II. Determination of national income, employment, and
the price level. The theories of J.M. Keynes are
emphasized along with selected post-Keynesian
developments in theories of consumption, investment,
money, the interest rate, and the price level. Pr.: ECON
120 and ECON 510.
ECON 905 – Income and Employment Theory II.
(3) I. Aggregative econometric models; dynamic
analysis-growth models, the stability of macroeconomic
systems. Other current developments in
macroeconomic theory. Pr.: ECON 805 and ECON
735.
ECON 930 – Econometrics II. (3) I. Continuation of
Econometrics I. Stochastic regressors, asymptotic
results, instrumental variable estimation, system of
equations, dynamic models, maximum likelihood
estimation, GARCH models, Cointegration, and other
miscellaneous topics in econometrics. Applications to
specific problems. Pr.: ECON 830.
Proposed Course Description
ECON 805 – Macroeconomic Theory I. (3) II. An
overview of macroeconomic theory including Classical,
Keynesian, and Monetarist theory. An Introduction to
modern analysis in macroeconomics with an emphasis
on dynamic methods and general equilibrium analysis.
Pr.: ECON 120 and ECON 510.
ECON 905 – Macroeconomic Theory II. (3) I. A
study of advanced topics in macroeconomic theory
including general equilibrium analysis, economic
growth, business cycle theory, and other developments
in macroeconomic theory. Pr.: ECON 805 and ECON
735.
ECON 930 – Econometrics II. (3) I. Continuation of
Econometrics I. Stochastic regressors, asymptotic
results, instrumental variable estimation, systems of
equations, maximum likelihood estimation, nonlinear
least squares, and other miscellaneous topics in
econometrics. Pr.: ECON 830.
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Non-Expedited Course Curriculum Changes
Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Graduate Certificate
From:
EDSP 742 Interventons: Emotional and
Behavioral Disorders (3 credit hours)
To:
EDSP 841 Interventions: Functional Disabilities (3
credit hours)
EDSP 777 Behavior Management (3 credit hours)
EDSP 885 Practicum: Functional Disabilities (3
credit hours)
EDSP 848 Transitions in Special Education (3
credit hours)
EDSP 849 Interventions: Autism Spectrum
Disorders (3 credit hours)
EDSP 849 Interventions: Autism Spectrum
Disorders (3 credit hours)
EDSP 889 Advanced Practicum: Autism Spectrum
Disorders (1 – 6 credit hours)
EDSP 889 Advanced Practicum: Autism Spectrum
Disorders (1 – 6 credit hours)
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5. Graduate Student Affairs Committee – Dan Higgins, Chair
No report.
6. Graduate School Committee on Planning – Charles Moore
- Second Reading. Chapter 1, Admission to Graduate Study – Section B – Entrance Requirements
On behalf of the Committee on Planning, Charles Moore, chair, proposed the following changes to the Graduate
Handbook:
Second Reading. Changes to the Graduate Handbook, Chapter 1, Admission to Graduate Study – Section
B – Entrance Requirements:
B. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
An Aapplicants to the Graduate School at Kansas State University must have a bachelor's degree
substantially the same as the ones granted by Kansas State University. That is, it must represent a broad
range of courses in the basic academic disciplines. Applicants whose degrees do not meet these
standards may be denied admission to graduate degree programs at Kansas State University. Admission
is denied to applicants holding bachelor's degrees with a significant amount of credit for work that was
not supervised by a faculty member of an accredited college or university or evaluated in units that
identify the academic content. A limited amount of credit for experience, when awarded as an acceptable
part of a bachelor's degree for internships, fieldwork, or the like, is not a cause for denial but must be
clearly identified as graded work.
All students admitted to the Graduate School must meet the following requirements:
1. Graduates from colleges and universities in the United States
1.
2.
3.
A bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the cognizant regional
accrediting agency,
Undergraduate preparation in the proposed major field equivalent to that acquired by a
graduate of Kansas State University, or evidence of an appropriate background for
undertaking an advanced degree program, and
Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 hours of
coursework. This GPA is based only on courses graded on a multi-level scale, usually A,
B, C, D, F.
See section 1-C: Admission Categories.
2. Graduates of foreign colleges and universities
All international students admitted to the Graduate School must demonstrate the same level of
achievement as U.S. students. That is, they must hold a degree from an established institution
comparable to a college or university in the United States, have an outstanding undergraduate record,
have the demonstrated ability to do graduate work, and provide evidence of language proficiency
sufficient for the pursuit of a graduate degree. Admission may be denied to students from technical
schools, which may provide excellent training in special areas, but do not offer degrees equivalent to
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those of colleges and universities. As a rule, students from abroad are not admitted to nondegree status
(that is, as special students). Questions about the qualifications of international students should be
directed to the Graduate School.
The Graduate School requires each Iinternational applicants whose native language is not English to
must demonstrate competence in the English language by submitting an official report of their scores
achievingmaking a satisfactory score (defined below) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The TOEFL or IELTS is
required to ensure that the student’s progress toward a degree is not jeopardized by language barriers. to
Kansas State University (code 6334). The TOEFL (K-State TOEFL school code 6334) is offered several
times a year throughout the world by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey.
International applicants are advised to take the TOEFL as early as possible to avoid delays in the
processing of their applications for admission. An applicant who has received a degree in the last two
years from a United States college or university is exempt from this requirement. They may, however be
required to take the English Proficiency Test upon arrival to Kansas State University. Further
information is available from the Graduate School. Those who have received a degree in the last two
years from a United States college or university are exempt from this requirement. However, individual
programs may require demonstration of English language proficiency.
Applicants who are submitting a TOEFL iBT (internet based) score must have a minimum of 79 to be
considered for admission to a graduate program. Applicants with part scores of less than 20 on any one
of the following: reading, writing, or listening sections may be considered for provisional admission and
required to take the English Proficiency Test (EPT) prior to enrolling in their first semester. Applicants
will be required to enroll in the designated course(s) based on EPT scores and the recommendation of
the K-State English Language Program.
Applicants who are submitting a TOEFL paper-based test score must have a minimum of 550 on the
TOEFL paper-based test to be considered for admission to a graduate program. Applicants with scores
between 550 and through 599 may be admitted provisionally and must take the EPT prior to enrolling in
their first semester. Applicants will be required to enroll in the designated course(s) based on EPT scores
and the recommendation of the K-State English Language Program. TOEFL scores are valid for two
years from the initial test date.
Some programs require a TOEFL score higher than stated herethe Graduate School minimum. Those
who do not meet the program’s minimum proficiency standard may be recommended for enrollment in
University English courses or for part-time English courses offered by the K-State English Language
Program on campus.
Applicants who are submitting an IELTS score must have a minimum of 6.1 to be considered for
admission to a graduate program. Applicants with a score 6.1 through 6.9 may be admitted provisionally
and must take the EPT prior to enrolling in their first semester. Applicants will be required to enroll in
the designated course(s) based on EPT scores and the recommendation of the K-State English Language
Program. Those who do not meet the minimum proficiency standard may be recommended for
enrollment in University English courses or for part-time English courses offered by the K-State English
Language Program on campus. IELTS scores are valid for two years from the initial test date.
The motion passed.
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- Second Reading. Chapter 1, Admission to Graduate Study, Section E – Graduate Assistants
On behalf of the Committee on Planning, Charles Moore, chair, proposed the following changes to the Graduate
Handbook:
Second Reading. Changes to the 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 (GTA), graduate research assistantships (GRA) and graduate assistantships (GA).
These assistantship appointments carry with them a service requirement, typically directed at improving
professional skills in their academic fields. Award of an assistantships is based on the student's ability
and promise and is usually made for either nine or twelve months. The maximum appointment is 0.5
full-time equivalent (FTE), but appointments for lesser fractions may be made. Continuation of
appointments is subject to academic performance and the availability of funds. Information on applying
for graduate assistantships may be obtained from the department concerned.
Students holding GTA, GRA, or GA appointments from September 1 through November 17 receive
tuition benefits for the fall term, and students holding GTA, GRA, or GA appointments from February 1
through April 17 receive tuition benefits for the spring term. If a graduate appointment does not begin by
these dates or terminates before these ending dates, all tuition benefits will be lost. The student then is
responsible for the total tuition payment.
GTAs and GRAs on a 0.5 FTE appointment are eligible to participate in the Kansas Board of Regents
GTA/GRA health insurance plan. Information about enrollment in the health insurance plan is available
from Human Resources.
The maximum number of credit hours in which a graduate student employed on an assistantship can
enroll is 10 hours for a 0.5 FTE appointment and 12 hours for a 0.4 FTE appointment for the fall and
spring terms and 9 hours during the summer. The corresponding maximums for a summer term are 5 and
6 hours, respectively. Students desiring to enroll in credit hours exceeding the maximum number
permitted should be in good academic standing and obtain permission from their advisor and forward the
permission to the Graduate School for final approval. To fulfill the obligation that students pursue
studies full-time, graduate assistants must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours of graduate credit
during fall and spring terms. The Graduate School does not require that graduate students be enrolled
during the summer. Individual departments may require minimum enrollment in any term. Information
pertaining to minimum enrollment during the summer may be obtained from the department concerned.
Tuition responsibilities for graduate students appointed for 0.45 FTE or greater depends on the nature of
the appointment. Students holding at least 0.45 FTE GRA, GTA, or GA appointments (or any
combination of these appointments) are assessed tuition at the resident rate according to an established
schedule.
Graduate students appointed to as a GTA are eligible for a tuition waiver. Graduate students appointed to
a 0.4 FTE on a full-time GTA appointment (0.5 FTE) receive a tuition waiver for a maximum of 102
hours in the fall and spring terms and 6 hours in the summer term. Graduate students appointed to a 0.5
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FTE GTA appointment receive a tuition waiver for a maximum of 10 hours in the fall and spring terms
and 5 hours in the summer term. Hours taken during January interscession are counted in the total
number of hours for the tuition waiver paid in the spring term. Hours taken during May and August
interscessions are counted in the total number of hours for the tuition waiver paid in the summer term.
Graduate students holding at least a 0.45 total FTE appointment during the fall, spring, or summer terms
but an appointment of less than 0.45 FTE as a GTA are eligible to receive a partial tuition waiver based
on the proportion of the teaching appointment. For example, a graduate student with a 0.2 GTA and 0.3
GRA for all three terms will receive a tuition waiver of 4 hours in each of the fall and spring terms and 2
hours tuition waiver for the summer term. Graduate students with a 20% (.1) GTA and 80% (.4) GRA
appointment will be eligible to receive a tuition waiver of 2 hours in the fall and spring terms. Those
with an 80% (.4) GTA and 20% (.1) GRA appointment will be eligible to receive a tuition waiver of 8
hours in the fall and spring terms. In all cases, the student will be responsible for paying the remainder
of the tuition at the resident rate. GTA tuition waivers are provided for tuition benefits only; students
will be responsible for campus privilege fees (student health, activity fees, etc).
The Kansas Board of Regents requires all prospective GTAs who are non-native speakers of English to
achieve a:
minimum score of 50 on the TSE (Test of Spoken English).
OR
minimum score of 50 on the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK)
OR
minimum score of 22 on the speak section of the Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL iBT)
Disputes concerning graduate assistants (GTA/GRA/GA) are employment matters that should be
originated with the appointing department and be addressed through normal supervisory channels. The
student should begin addressing the concern with the assigned supervisor of the assistantship and, if
necessary, proceed to the department or unit head. If the matter is not resolved at the department or unit
level, the student may present it to the Dean of the College of in which the (GTA/GRA/GA) is
employed. Formal grievance procedures do not apply to these appointments.
Individuals should contact Affirmative Action or the Office of Student Life having
employmentregarding employment disputes believed to constitute discrimination, including or sexual
harassment, as described and defined in the "Policy and Procedure for Discrimination and Harassment
Complaints" section in of the University Handbook, should contact Affirmative Action or the Office of
Student Life.
The motion passed.
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- First Reading. Chapter 5, The Graduate Faculty – Section D – Special Graduate Faculty Memberships
Requirements
The following changes to the Graduate Handbook were tabled until sufficient review and revisions have been
incorporated, specifically D.5 Graduate Faculty Associates:
First Reading. Changes to the Graduate Handbook, Chapter 5, The Graduate Faculty – Section D – Special
Graduate Faculty Memberships:
D. SPECIAL GRADUATE FACULTY MEMBERSHIPS
Persons may be appointed to the graduate faculty under the following special circumstances:
D.1 Faculty from Other Regent's Institutions
Anyone holding graduate faculty membership in any of the other five Regents' institutions and having a
terminal degree may be awarded full Graduate Faculty status at Kansas State University upon
presentation to the Dean of the Graduate School of evidence of research activity within the past five
years.
D.2 Faculty fFrom Other Institutions
In the case of a proposed joint program between Kansas State University and an institution other than the
five Regents' institutions, the Graduate School shall review that institution's requirements for graduate
faculty membership and extend reciprocity if the requirements are at least as stringent as those at Kansas
State University. An individual wishing to teach graduate courses or to serve on supervisory committees,
but not as a major professor, may be extended limited graduate faculty status if he or she is a member of
the graduate faculty of any college or university.
Anyone else seeking limited or full Graduate Faculty status at Kansas State University shall present his
or her credentials for review.
D.3 Adjunct Professors
An adjunct faculty member is one who contributes to the University's educational efforts through a
courtesy appointment without regular compensation. Individuals may become adjunct members of the
faculty by a process defined in the Faculty Handbook. Departments or graduate programs may deem it
advantageous to include adjunct faculty as members of their graduate faculties, and may nominate
adjunct faculty to be considered for admission to the Graduate Faculty according to procedures outlined
elsewhere in the Graduate Handbook.
D.4 Emeritus Faculty
Upon recommendation of their department heads, retired members of the Graduate Faculty who have
been actively engaged in directing graduate students and in conducting scholarship, research, or creative
activities may be approved by the Dean of the Graduate School for service on graduate supervisory
committees or as co-major advisors of graduate students. The Dean of the Graduate School may also
appoint such faculty members to other assignments in service to the Graduate School. Such activities
and assignments will generally reflect an expressed interest of the faculty member and will under normal
circumstances be without pay, although compensation is not precluded.
D.5. Graduate Faculty Associate
The purpose of the Graduate Faculty Associate membership category is to permit limited Graduate
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Faculty membership to qualified individuals for teaching and supervisory committee membership. A
Graduate Faculty Associate is a professional faculty member who has a graduate degree and or possesses
specialized training, experience, or certification required for specific teaching or committee service.
Nomination to Graduate Faculty Associate must be initiated by the candidate's department, division,
program, or equivalent unit. Graduate Faculty Associate nominees must demonstrate their qualifications
through a combination of substantial professional expertise, publications, advanced professional degrees,
training, certification, or recognized status in the relevant field. It is incumbent upon the department or
equivalent unit to describe the role the individual will play (teaching graduate courses, supervisory
committee membership or both) and provide rationale regarding the qualifications of the candidate to
make a significant and necessary contribution to the program. In the event that the individual's role
changes within the unit, the individual is required to undergo a new nomination process. Nomination
guidelines should follow the general procedure described in Chapter 5.A.3 of the Graduate Handbook,
and limitations as delineated in Chapter 5.D.6 apply.
D.6 Supervisory Committee Restrictions
A graduate supervisory committee may include one or more persons who is not a regular member of the
Graduate Faculty so long as a Master's Supervisory Committee includes at least two, and a Doctoral
Supervisory Committee includes at least three regular members of the Graduate Faculty and one of the
regular graduate faculty members must act as the sole or co-major professor for the committee. In the
case of doctoral committees, the major or co-major professor must be certified to direct dissertations.
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7. Graduate School Committee on Assessment and Review – Bob Rowland
Bob Rowland presented a brief update of the Committee on Assessment and Review’s progress. Kyle
Douglas-Mankin attended the committee meeting in November to present the Graduate Certificate in
Agricultural Resources and Environmental Management assessment plan. The committee provided feedback
to him and will review the revised plan once it is submitted.
8. Graduate Student Council Information – Kara Dillard, President
Kara Dillard presented the following update of the Graduate Student Council’s (GSC) activities:
- The K-State Research Forum will be held February 11, 2010. Abstracts were due November 20, 2009. For
more information, please visit the GSC website at: http://www.k-state.edu/grad/gspeopleorg/gsc/index.htm. If
you are interested in judging any of the sessions, please email egsc@ksu.edu.
9. University Research and Scholarship
No report.
10. Other business
11. Graduate School Calendar of Events
- For a list of Graduate School Events, please visit the Graduate School website at: http://www.kstate.edu/grad/gshome/calendar.pdf.
Council was adjourned at 4:31 p.m.
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