Minutes of the Graduate Council
October 5, 2010 - 3:30 p.m.
As approved by Graduate Council, November 2, 2010
Members Present: P. Ackerman, S. Brown, F. Burrack, R. Collins, C. Craft, S. Eckels, J. Kim, M.
Linville, T. Melgarejo, C. Moore, G. Shroyer, J. Steichen, E. Swilley, L. Tatonetti, E. Titgemeyer, M.
Miller, J. Yu, L. Williams, T. Dickinson
Members Absent: M. Daniels, J. Edgar, K. Getty, D. Higgins, L. Hoag, T. Keane, J. Kozar, K.
Kramer, R. Krishnamoorthi, D. Mrozek, A. Raef, D. Renter, S. Siepl-Coates, D. Troyer, G. Andrango,
J. Riley, S. Staggenborg
1. Opening remarks
-iSIS Upgrade Plans: Due to upgrades faculty, students and staff will be unable to access iSIS
beginning 5:00 p.m. on November 19 through November 24. Selected faculty and graduate
students are involved in testing. More information in an email will be coming soon.
2. Minutes of the September 7, 2010 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 membership 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
Linda Uthoff
Instructor
Communication Studies, Theatre
7/19/10
and Dance
Darla Stone
Instructor
Curriculum and Instruction
8/26/10
Debra Andrews
Instructor
Curriculum and Instruction
8/26/10
Cindi Danner-Kuhn Instructor
Curriculum and Instruction
9/26/10
Vaudene Ann Field
Instructor
Curriculum and Development
8/26/10
Trudy Kay Lund
Instructor
Curriculum and Instruction
8/26/10
Kay Murphy
Instructor
Curriculum and Instruction
8/26/10
Eugene Vasserman
Assistant Professor
Computing and Information Sciences
8/20/10
Stephen Nemeth
Post-Doctoral Fellow Political Science
8/19/10
Vincent Painter
Adjunct
Management
8/19/10
John Walters
Temporary Instructor Industrial and Manufacturing Systems
8/16/10
Tim Sobering
Adjunct Professor
Electrical and Computer Engineering
9/1/10
Jae Hong Kim
Assistant Professor
Landscape Architecture/Regional and
9/3/10
Community Planning
Huston Gibson
Assistant Professor
Landscape Architecture/Regional and
9/3/10
Community Planning
Beth Shanholtzer
Advisor
Family Studies and Human Services
9/7/10
Christopher Fein
Assistant Professor
Architecture
9/14/10
Membership
Name
David Pickering
Debbie Mercer
Sonya Britt
Samara Nielsen
Erin Wiersma
Position
Assistant Professor
Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Date approved
Department/Program
by Graduate School
Music
5/19/10
Curriculum and Instruction
6/29/10
Family Studies and Human Services
9/10/10
Human Nutrition
9/10/10
Art
9/13/10
4. Academic Affairs Committee – Mark Linville, Chair
On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, Mark Linville, chair, proposed to approve the following
faculty members for non-graduate faculty to teach graduate courses, graduate faculty associate,
graduate faculty membership only, membership and certification and certification only. The motion
passed.
Non-Graduate Faculty to Teach Graduate Courses (one-year approval)
Name
Position
Department/Program
Vincent Painter
Adjunct
Management
Graduate Faculty Associate
Name
Don Linn
Stephen Nemeth
Soo-Hye Han
Position
Assistant Professor
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Instructor
Robert Leming
Instructor
Department/Program
Music
Political Science
Communication Studies,
Theatre, & Dance
Curriculum and Instruction
Role: teaching graduate courses and supervisory committee membership
Gary Whitt
Vaudene Field
Trudy Lund
Kay Murphy
Instructor
Instructor
Instructor
Instructor
Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum and Instruction
Role: teaching graduate courses
Membership
Name
Luciana Bergamasco
Matt Miesner
Anna Marie Wytko
Scott Eilert
Lei Wang
Antje Angi
Yongming Sang
Brad Klontz
Alysia Starkey
Sam Zeller
Position
Department/Program
Research Assistant Professor Clinical Sciences
Assistant Professor
Clinical Sciences
Assistant Professor
Music
Adjunct Faculty
Animal Sciences and Industry
Research Assistant Professor Anatomy and Physiology
Research Assistant Professor Anatomy and Physiology
Research Assistant Professor Anatomy and Physiology
Adjunct Associate Professor Family Studies & Human Services
Assistant Professor
Technology & Aviation
Assistant Professor
Architecture
Certification
Name
Joy Kozar
Amanda Murdie
Position
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Membership and Certification
Name
Position
Carlos A. Trallero
Assistant Professor
Revathi Govind
Assistant Professor
Stefan Rothenburg
Assistant Professor
Hrant Hakobyan
Assistant Professor
Department/Program
Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design
Political Science
Department/Program
Physics
Division of Biology
Division of Biology
Mathematics
Course and curriculum issues: On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, Todd Easton, chair,
proposed to approve the following course and curriculum changes and additions. The motion passed.
Expedited Course Changes:
Current Course Description
MKTG 630 - Sports Marketing Credits: (3) This
course provides students with the opportunity to study
the nature and scope of marketing a sports franchise as
well as marketing traditional products or services with
the assistance of sports figures. Topics include sports
franchise promotion, sports identification, consumer
loyalty to a team and consumer loyalty to participation
sports. Requisites: Pr.: MKTG 400. When Offered:
Summer, on sufficient demand.
Proposed Course Description
MKTG 630 - Sports Marketing Credits: (3) This course
provides students with the opportunity to study the nature
and scope of marketing a sports franchise as well as
marketing traditional products or services with the assistance
of sports figures. Topics include sports franchise promotion,
sports identification, consumer loyalty to a team and
consumer loyalty to participation sports. Requisites: Pr.:
MKTG 400. When Offered: On Sufficient Demand
Rationale: The Department of Marketing is updating the
undergraduate catalog to make the information in the
catalog about which terms courses are offered consistent
with the terms in which we actually offer these courses. No
other units are impacted.
MKTG 635 - Electronic Marketing
Credits: (3) This course is designed to provide
students with the awareness and understanding of how
Internet and Web-based technologies can be utilized to
create effective marketing programs. Major topics will
include new product development, brand building,
promotion, pricing, and distribution in an electronic
commerce context. Requisites: Pr.: MKTG 400. When
Offered: Summer, on sufficient demand
MKTG 635 - Electronic Marketing
Credits: (3) This course is designed to provide students with
the awareness and understanding of how Internet and Webbased technologies can be utilized to create effective
marketing programs. Major topics will include new product
development, brand building, promotion, pricing, and
distribution in an electronic commerce context. Requisites:
Pr.: MKTG 400. When Offered: Fall or Spring
Rationale: The Department of Marketing is updating the
undergraduate catalog to make the information in the
catalog about which terms courses are offered consistent
with the terms in which we actually offer these courses. No
other units are impacted.
Current Course Description
MKTG 690 - Marketing Management
Credits: (3) Analysis of marketing situations which
lead to appropriate management of the marketing
program’s objectives. Capstone course integrates
knowledge of marketing and other business
management principles into marketing strategy,
development, implementation, and control. Note:
Undergraduates must be business students admitted in
a College Business Administration degree track
(major). Requisites: Pr.: MKTG 642 or conc.
enrollment. When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Proposed Course Description
MKTG 690 - Marketing Management
Credits: (3) Analysis of marketing situations which lead to
appropriate management of the marketing program’s
objectives. Capstone course integrates knowledge of
marketing and other business management principles into
marketing strategy, development, implementation, and
control. Note: Undergraduates must be business students
admitted in a College Business Administration degree track
(major). Requisites: Pr.: MKTG 642 or conc. enrollment.
When Offered: Fall and Spring
Rationale: The Department of Marketing is updating the
undergraduate catalog to make the information in the
catalog about which terms courses are offered consistent
with the terms in which we actually offer these courses. No
other units are impacted.
MANGT 656 - Systems Analysis Credits: (3)
MANGT 656 - Systems Analysis Credits: (3)
An in-depth study of systems analysis techniques viewing
An in-depth study of systems analysis techniques
viewing information systems as an integral component information systems as an integral component of
organizational strategic planning. Emphasis on systems
of organizational strategic planning. Emphasis on
systems planning, use of CASE tools, process and data planning, use of CASE tools, process and data modeling,
quality and systems reengineering.
modeling, quality and systems reengineering.
Requisites : Pr.: MANGT 366 and 420.
Requisites : Pr.: MANGT 366 and 420.
When Offered : Fall
When Offered : Fall, Spring
Rationale: The Department of Management is updating the
undergraduate catalog to make the information in the
catalog about which terms courses are offered consistent
with the terms in which we actually offer these courses. No
other units are impacted.
MANGT 666 - Applications of Data Models in
Business Credits: (3)
Examination of interrelationships between managers
and database designers from the user’s perspective.
Database design strategies for the functional areas of
business such as accounting, marketing, and
manufacturing management with a focus on making
data responsive to changing information needs and
supportive or organizational plans and goals.
Requisites : Pr.: MANGT 367.
When Offered : Fall, Summer
MANGT 666 - Applications of Data Models in Business
Credits: (3)
Examination of interrelationships between managers and
database designers from the user’s perspective. Database
design strategies for the functional areas of business such as
accounting, marketing, and manufacturing management with
a focus on making data responsive to changing information
needs and supportive or organizational plans and goals.
Requisites : Pr.: MANGT 367.
When Offered : Fall
Rationale: The Department of Management is updating the
undergraduate catalog to make the information in the
catalog about which terms courses are offered consistent
with the terms in which we actually offer these courses. No
other units are impacted.
Current Course Description
MANGT 686 - Systems Administration
Credits: (3)
Study of the interrelationship of organizational
information systems and how these systems support
managerial decision making. The analytical/
programming tools used to perform the systems
administration function will be implemented through a
term project.
Requisites : Pr.: MANGT 570, 576, 656, and 666.
When Offered : Fall, Spring
DVM 700. Veterinary Orientation I. (1).
Introduction to career opportunities in veterinary
medicine.
Proposed Course Description
MANGT 686 - Systems Administration
Credits: (3)
Study of the interrelationship of organizational information
systems and how these systems support managerial decision
making. The analytical/ programming tools used to perform
the systems administration function will be implemented
through a term project.
Requisites : Pr.: MANGT 570, 576, 656, and 666.
When Offered : Spring
Rationale: The Department of Management is updating the
undergraduate catalog to make the information in the
catalog about which terms courses are offered consistent
with the terms in which we actually offer these courses. No
other units are impacted.
DVM 700. Veterinary Career Development I. (1).
Introduction to career opportunities in veterinary medicine.
Rationale: Title Change Only – nothing else will change.
New title fits the content of the course better.
CS 714. Clinical Nutrition. (2) II. A focus on
CS 714. Clinical Nutrition. (2) II. A focus on practical
practical aspects of nutrition as it relates to
aspects of nutrition as it relates to performance, health and
performance, health and animal well-being of foodanimal well-being of food-producing animals and, programs
producing animals and, programs designed for health designed for health and well-being of small animals
and well-being of small animals including exotic
including exotic animals. Nutritional aspects of the
animals. Nutritional aspects of the mechanisms of
mechanisms of health and disease are taught primarily at the
health and disease are taught primarily at the
individual and population level with some molecular and
individual and population level with some molecular
cellular aspects included. Designed for all students to be
and cellular aspects included. Designed for all
able to properly nourish animals in their care during their
students to be able to properly nourish animals in their career. Pr: Third-year standing in the College of Veterinary
Medicine or graduate student.
care during their career.
Rationale: This course will also be offered for graduate
credit.
CS 746. Clinical Equine Theriogenology. (2) II, III. CS 746. Clinical Equine Theriogenology. (2) II, S.
Students will participate in the daily activities of the
Students will participate in routine procedures that develop
College’s equine theriogenology practice both inskills in handling horses, rectal exams, ultrasonography,
house and in the field. Routine procedures will provide semen collection, artificial insemination, uterine therapies
an opportunity for students to develop their skills in
and minor surgical procedures. Pr.: Fourth-year standing in
handling horses, rectal examinations, ultrasonography, College of Veterinary Medicine and CS 728 or CS 783.
stallion semen collection, evaluation, artificial
Rationale: The course description has been modified to show
current practices.
insemination, uterine therapies and minor surgical
procedures. Postpartum and neonatal foal
examinations will be performed. The student will have
the opportunity to evaluate reproductive records on a
breeding farm and acquaint him/herself with diverse
management practices. Pr.: Fourth-year standing in the
College of Veterinary Medicine or DVM Degree.
Current Course Description
FSHS 725 - Augmentative and Alternative
Communication
Credits: (2)
This course examines the area of augmentative and
alternative communication (AAC) from theoretical and
practical perspectives. The etiologies and
communicative needs of current and prospective AAC
system users, as well as procedures used in evaluation
are addressed. Strategies and procedures for
implementing AAC systems in educational and acute
care/rehabilitative settings are discussed. Opportunities
for experience with state-of-the-art technology in AAC
are provided at The Capper Foundation.
Requisites
Prerequisite: FSHS 443, 446, 449, and 705 or
concurrent enrollment.
When Offered
Spring
FSHS 744 - Aural Rehabilitation
Credits: (4)
Study of techniques for the rehabilitation or
rehabilitation of speech and language problems of the
hearing impaired.
Requisites
Prerequisite: FSHS 567.
When Offered
Summer
Proposed Course Description
FSHS 725 - Augmentative and Alternative
Communication
Credits: (2)
This course examines the area of augmentative and
alternative communication (AAC)for people across the
lifespan. The etiologies and communicative needs of current
and prospective users of AAC, as well as procedures for
evaluation are addressed. The course includes strategies and
procedures for implementing AAC systems for people who
are permanently or temporarily severely communicatively
impaired.
Requisites
Prerequisite: FSHS 360 and FSHS 549.
When Offered
Summer
Rationale: The course is now taught by a different faculty
member whose schedule requires that it be taught during the
summer session. The change in schedule will not affect the
graduation dates for any currently enrolled students. The
changes in course description are minor, and they also reflect
the fact that the program no longer uses facilities at the Capper
Foundation (in Topeka). With respect to the prerequisites, the
need for students to have background in disorders of
communication is sufficiently served by keeping FSHS 549 as a
prerequisite. In addition, specifying FSHS 360 provides an
important foundation for the populations served.
Effective Date: Spring 2011
FSHS 744 - Aural Rehabilitation
Credits: (2)
The study of habilitation and rehabilitation techniques for
individuals diagnosed with a hearing disorder. Specific areas
of interest include hearing evaluation techniques, speech and
language development for the hearing impaired, hearing aid
amplification, cochlear implants, and central auditory
processing.
Requisites
Prerequisite: FSHS 567.
When Offered
Summer
Rationale: The primary reason for reducing the number of
hours (and the course content) is that the profession of speechlanguage pathology has undergone a change in its scope of
practice. In addition, a portion of the course content has been
moved to FSHS 706 Practicum in Audiology. The same
instructor teaches both courses, and he finds that the practicum
course is a better fit for providing students with relevant
clinical information in a case-study format.
Effective Date: Summer 2011
Current Course Description
FSHS 745 - Neuromotor Speech Disorders
Credits: (3) An introduction to motor speech disorders
including an overview of the neurological system.
Research and practical knowledge concerning
etiologies, evaluation, and principles of treatment are
addressed.
Requisites
Prerequisite: FSHS 360.
When Offered
Fall
Proposed Course Description
FSHS 745 - Neuromotor Speech Disorders
Credits: (3)
An introduction to motor speech disorders including an
overview of the neurological system. Research and practical
knowledge concerning etiologies, evaluation, and principles
of treatment are addressed.
Requisites
Prerequisite: FSHS 360 and FSHS 446.
When Offered
Fall
Rationale: The addition of FSHS 446 as a prerequisite
provides a helpful foundation for understanding
neurologically-based speech sound disorders.
Effective Date: Spring 2011
FSHS 851 - Professional Issues in Speech-Language FSHS 851 - Professional Issues in Speech-Language
Pathology
Pathology
An overview of current professional issues in speechAn overview of current professional issues in
speech-language pathology. Primary topics include language pathology. Primary topics include professional and
professional and ethical practices, scope of practice ethical practices, scope of practice and service delivery,
preparation for employment, and credentialing. Because this
and service delivery, preparation for employment,
is a capstone course, the student must be within three
and credentialing.
semesters/terms of the graduate degree.
Credits: (2)
Credits: (2)
Requisites
Requisites
Pr.: FSHS 705 and consent of instructor.
Pr.: FSHS 705 and consent of instructor.
When Offered
When Offered
Summer
Spring
Rationale: The change in semester/term offered is due to the
fact that a new faculty member is teaching the course and is
available to teach it only in spring semesters. The change in
course description will help students and their advisors in
planning programs of study. This change will not affect the
graduation date for any currently enrolled student.
Effective Date: Spring 2011
Non-Expedited Course Changes:
Current Course Description
CS 728. Theriogenology. (2) I. First 5 weeks,
consideration of prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment of disease, and maintenance of health and
productivity of the genital tract of all species.
Second 5 weeks, students may select companion
animal or 3rd 5 weeks select large animal content. If
students choose to attend both species portion, the
additional credit will serve as an elective. Pr.:
Third-year standing in College of Veterinary
Medicine.
CS 755. Clinical Small Animal
Orthopedic Surgery. (3) I. II. III. Course is
designed to train senior or elective veterinary
students in diagnosis/treatment of small animal
orthopedic surgical diseases through the Orthopedic
Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching
Hospital for two weeks. One week will be spent in
dentistry (entry level skills). Pr.: Fourth-year
standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
CS 783. Theriogenology Elective. (1) I. Students
can choose to take the 5-week block either equine,
canine and feline theriogenology or livestock
theriogenology, depending on which species was not
selected during the core theriogenology course.
Proposed Course Description
CS 728. Theriogenology – Companion Animal
Core. (2) I. First 5 weeks, consideration of
prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, and
maintenance of health and productivity of the
genital tract of all species. Second 5 weeks students
review companion animal (equine, canine, and
feline) content. Pr.: Third-year standing in College
of Veterinary Medicine.
Rationale: This is part of the restructuring of the
CVM curriculum.
CS 755. Clinical Small Animal Orthopedic
Surgery. (3) I. II. S. Course is designed to train
senior or elective veterinary students in
diagnosis/treatment of small animal orthopedic
surgical diseases through the Orthopedic Service of
the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Pr.:
Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary
Medicine.
Rationale: The one week dentistry component will
now become its own course.
CS 783. Theriogenology Companion Animal
Elective. (1) I. 5 weeks of equine, canine, and feline
theriogenology. Pr.: Third year standing in the
College of Veterinary Medicine.
Rationale: This is part of the restructuring of the
CVM curriculum.
Expedited Curriculum Changes:
Master of Public Health Program
FROM:
DMP, FDSCI, HN or KIN 840 – Public Health Field Experience credits (3 or 6)
DMP, FDSCI, HN or KIN 898 – Master’s Report credits (var.)
DMP, FDSCI, HN or KIN 899 – Master’s Thesis credits (var.)
TO:
Required “public health practice” (3 hours)
DMP, FDSCI, HN or KIN 840 – Public Health Field Experience credits (3 or 6)
DMP, FDSCI, HN or KIN 898 – Master’s Report credits (var.) plus 840 for 3 hrs
DMP, FDSCI, HN or KIN 899 – Master’s Thesis credits (var.) plus 840 for 3 hrs
Rationale: The Master of Public Health is a 42-semester hour professional degree. The
accrediting body, Council on Education for Public Health, has a requirement that all students
have a “public health practice” as part of their education. In the past, K-State believed that it met
this requirement by having students complete 6 hours of field experience in a public health
agency/setting, or a combination thesis report and field experience or a thesis. For accreditation
a minimum of 3 credit hours (DMP 840, FDSCI 840, HN 840, of KIN840) of field experience
needs to be complete by all students, regardless of culminating experience option (thesis, report or
6 hours of field experience).
This change does not increase the number of overall hours required for the MPH degree; it just
reduces the number of electives by 3 credit hours for students that choose to participate in
research and write a thesis.
Effective Date: Spring 2011
Expedited Drop Courses:
DMP 777. Lab Diagnosis. (1). I. Laboratory techniques in hematology, cytology, bacteriology, mycology,
urology, and clinical chemistry as applied to the diagnosis of animal diseases. Two hours lec. and three
hours case discussion or lab a week. Requisites Pr.: DMP 705 and DMP 715.
Rationale: This course curriculum will now be be absorbed into DMP 775. (We have increased DMP 775
hours to reflect this).
Non-Expedited New Courses:
CS 787. Pain Management. (1). I. Discussion of the mechanisms of pain, certain pain syndromes, and the
drugs and techniques available to provide analgesia. Pr.: Third-year standing in the College of Veterinary
Medicine.
Rationale: To address the appropriate management of pain in animals. The drugs and techniques available
for use in animals have increased exponential during the past 10 years. There is currently no other class
that specifically addresses these topics in detail.
Effective Date: Spring 2011
CS 788. Advanced Equine Studies. (4). I. Students will have opportunities for routine and advanced
clinical skills training and case management. Course discussions and case presentations will be targeted for
the equine interested student and will therefore present advanced material; case discussion and rounds
materials. Pr.: Fourth-year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Rationale: This course focuses on advanced equine studies for students with an interest in pursuing a
career in equine practice.
Effective Date: Spring 2011
CS 878. Wound Healing. (2). I. Didactic lectures on the science of wound healing physiology and on the
clinical application of wound healing principles. Laboratory sessions will be incorporated to cover the
principles of reconstructive surgery. Pr.: DVM degree
Rationale: Provide the student with a comprehensive knowledge of the basic science of wound healing in
order to form the foundation for its clinical application.
Effective Date: Fall 2011
DMP 680. Problems in Pathobiology (1-5). I. II. III. Enrollment is by consent of the instructor. The
format and credit hrs for the course are determined by the instructor.
Rationale: This course provides the opportunity for undergraduate students to obtain credit for
participation in research and educational activities conducted within DMP. The format and credit hrs for
the course are determined by the instructor.
Effective Date: Fall 2010
DMP 844. Global Health Issues (3). II. A review of global health problems and various strategies to
manage international health concerns. The class is open to graduate students, including veterinary students,
with an interest in public health that have at least 12 hours in biology or related courses.
Rationale: The main tenets of good public health are universal but the approach to implementing public
health policies differ according to specific cultures and situations. Currently there is no course at K-State
that focuses specifically on these types of public health issues on a global level. This course will provide an
overview of public health problems on a global level with an emphasis on how societal and economic
circumstances influence public health and the strategies of international health organizations.
Effective Date: Spring 2011
CS 771. General Dentistry. (1) I. II. S. Skills and concepts common to general dentistry practice in the
feline and canine, pre-operative exams, day-long wet lab to take and interpret digital intraoral radiographs,
extract teeth, and perform dental nerve blocks. Also may participate in the evaluation, diagnosis, and
treatment of primary care patients. Pr.: 4th-year standing in College of Veterinary Medicine.
Rationale: Dentistry component previously offered with ortho surgery core rotation. This course will now
be offered as a stand alone one week core rotation.
Effective Date: Summer 2011
CS 789. Theriogenology – Production Animal Core. (2) I. First 5 weeks, consideration of prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease, and maintenance of health and productivity of the genital tract of all
species. Third 5 weeks students review production livestock (bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine) content. Pr.:
Third-year standing in College of Veterinary Medicine.
Rationale: This is part of the restructuring of the CVM curriculum.
Effective Date: Fall 2011
CS 790. Therio Production Animal Elective. (1) I. 5 weeks of production livestock (bovine, porcine,
ovine, caprine) theriogenology. Pr.: Third year standing in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Rationale: This is part of the restructuring of the CVM curriculum.
Effective Date: Fall 2011
DMP 888. Globalization, Cooperation, & the Food Trade (1) I. II. The course will include 15, 45minute lectures and/or reading assignments. They will be assessed through online quizzes and one essay
project.
Rationale: This new course will provide an elective course option for veterinary students and a course
option for other graduate students.
Effective Date: Spring 2011
5. Graduate Student Affairs Committee – Daniel Higgins, Chair; Kelly Getty, Co-Chair
No action items. Currently the committee is reviewing policy and procedures on admissions status for
students admitted on probation and with English language requirements for international graduate
students.
6. Graduate School Committee on Planning – Sue Williams, Chair
No action items. Currently the committee is entertaining discussions on revocation of degree if the
situation would arise. The Committee also is evaluating the application process and forms needed
for Graduate Faculty nominations to make the process clearer for nominating unit and to match
information on the Graduate School website.
7. Graduate School Committee on Assessment and Review – Esther Swilley, Chair
No action items.
8. Graduate Student Council Information – Megan Miller, President
The GSC has recently experienced a large increase in the number of graduate students applying for
travel grants to attend professional meetings and conferences. Currently, the GSC receives $20,000 in
privilege fee funds and allocates $18,000 to travel grants. With the current number of applicants, it is
impossible to provide all with sufficient award amounts. The GSC is taking a few different approaches
to increase its funding base for the travel grant program. Every three years, the GSC's privilege fee
allocation is reviewed. This year is a review year, and the GSC has requested a 25% increase in its
privilege fee allocation. The outcome of this request should be known after the October 21 Student
Senate meeting. The GSC has also submitted a proposal requesting $15,000 from the Academic
Excellence Fund to support the GSC travel grant program and the K-State Research Forum and Capitol
Graduate Research Summit. The GSC has also recruited a Fundraising Committee Chair to develop
ideas for other ways that the GSC can increase its funding base.
One of the major goals of the GSC is to increase the visibility of graduate students at K-State. To
achieve that goal, we must make the GSC more visible to graduate students, so we are working on
ways to increase involvement in the GSC. We have been working on organizing more social events,
finding ways for graduate students to take part in service activities, and have been encouraging
graduate students to take part in leadership roles in the GSC.
The 2011 Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS) has been scheduled for February 17, 2011 in
Topeka. Ten graduate students from K-State will be selected to give poster presentations with selected
graduate students from Wichita State, KU, and KU Medical Center. K-State graduate students who
wish to be considered for selection to participate in this event, must give a poster presentation at a
selection session on February 2, 2011 in the K-State Student Union. On April, 20, 2011 the GSC will
be hosting the K-State Research Forum (KRF) in the K-State Student Union. At this event, graduate
students may give either a poster or an oral presentation of their research and undergraduate students
may give an oral presentation of their research. Information about the abstract deadline will be shared
at the November Graduate Council meeting. Council members were requested to encourage their
students to present,
9. University Research and Scholarship
- National Research Council (70-79)
*A Data-Based Assessment of Research – Doctorate Programs in United States: The NRC
Report has been released. Graduate programs that participated should look at their data and compare
the S ratings with peers. Planning and Analysis and the Graduate School are organizing a meeting to
present data and results to the 22 participating graduate programs.
- Research Infrastructure Task Force Report – Chris Sorensen: The Task Force submitted its
Report to the President on June 14th . The Task Force began by defining the concept of what is the
University. A few of the major findings as related to Graduate School including the role and
importance of graduate students in fulfilling the mission of K-State. Funds are needed to increase
stipends and to provide tuition support for graduate research assistants. Thus, it is important to include
the Foundation and Alumni Association to help raise funds to support graduate students. The
importance of quality mentors was also discussed as was the importance of the role of the Graduate
School.
- Distinguished Graduate Faculty
*Announcement of 2010-2011 Recipient: Sue Brown, Biology and Frank White, Plant
Pathology were announced as the 2010-2011 Distinguished Graduate Faculty recipients.
* DGF Lecture – "Fat Fractals, Skinny Nuclei, and Patchy Proteins" – Amit Chakrabarti
- November 2, 2010 (1:30 pm – Union Little Theatre)
10. Graduate Fellowship Announcements
- Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs: http://national-academies.org/fellowships
- Predoctoral: November 1, 2010
- Dissertation: November 8, 2010
- Postdoctoral: November 8, 2010
Research Fellowship Program sponsored by the National Science Foundation: The Graduate
School explored the possibilities of conducting a workshop on the Research Fellowship. NSF requires
30 participants to present the program. Since K-State did not have 30 faculty and students interested this
year, Carol will explore hosting a workshop in 2011 in conjunction with the University of Kansas and
Wichita State University.
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10604/nsf10604.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
11. Graduate School Calendar of Events (80-83)
10/4 Graduate Student Council Meeting (12:00 - 1:00 pm – Union 213)
10/5 Chat Session: Graduate School's Program of Study Session (8:00 pm-9:00 pm)
10/5 Graduate Council Meeting (3:30 pm – Staterooms 1 and 2)
10/6 Open Forum for Graduation Deadlines (3:00 – 4:00 pm – Staterooms 1, 2, and 3)
10/6 ETDR Overview (4:00 - 5:00 pm – Staterooms 1, 2, and 3)
10/10 Deadline to submit graduate faculty nominations and course and curriculum changes for
November Graduate Council Meeting (forms can be found at http://www.kstate.edu/grad/gspeopleorg/council/gcforms.htm).
10/18 Graduate Council Assessment and Review Committee Meeting (1:00 pm, Fairchild 102
Conf. Room)
10/19 Graduate Council Student Affairs Committee Meeting (1:00 pm, Fairchild 102 Conference
Room)
10/20 Graduate Council Academic Affairs Meeting (2:30 pm – 4:00 pm, Fairchild 102
Conference Room)
10/22 Graduate Council Committee on Planning Meeting (3:00 pm, Fairchild 102 Conference
Room)
10/24 Graduate Student Mixer (6:00 -7:15 pm – Nichols Hall atrium)
12. Other business
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
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