Minutes of the Graduate Council
November 6, 2012 - 3:30 p.m.
Pending Approval of the December 4th Graduate Council meeting
Members Present: P. Ackerman, D. Ben-Arieh, L. Brannon, S. Eckels, T. Gabbard, M. Kaff, J. Kim,
D. Li, V. Prasad, D. Renter, A. Rys, W. Schumm, C. Shoemaker, T. Sonnentag, K. Taylor, E.
Titgemeyer, W. Turnley, T. Wadian, R. Welti, A. Whitfield, D. Yetter, D. Youngman
Members Absent: S. Alavi, R. Collins, M. Daniels, M. DePaoli, J. Kozar, K. Kramer, D. Mrozek, T.
Musch, K. Olibe, O. Prakash, J. Spencer, L. Tatonetti, A. Rosine Underwood
1. Opening remarks
- Graduate Council members who have not yet received their copy of the Graduate Handbook for
2012-2013 can contact Amanda Umscheid.
-The Versatile PhD website is now activated and students who would like register can do so
through the Graduate School home page.
2. Minutes of the October 2, 2012 meeting were approved as amended.
3. Graduate School Actions and Announcements
The following appointments for non-graduate to teach graduate courses and membership were
approved by the Dean of the Graduate School.
Non-Graduate Faculty to Teach Graduate Courses
NAME
Jessica Lane
Kerri Day Keller
Anindita Das
POSITION
Instructor
Instructor
Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM
Special Education, Counseling & SA
Special Education, Counseling & SA
Family Studies & Human Services
Membership Approvals
NAME
Dawn Deeter-Schmelz
Sungha Jang
Chepina Rumsey
Guoring Zhang
Artem Rudenko
POSITION
Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM
Marketing
Marketing
Curriculum and Instruction
Agronomy
Physics
DATE
APPROVED
BY GRAD
SCHOOL
10/01/2012
10/01/2012
10/10/2012
10/10/2012
10/10/2012
Christopher Vahl
Perla Reyes Cuellar
Jim Riviere
Nancy Monteiro-Riviere
W. Alice Boyle
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Professor
Professor
Assistant Professor
Statistics
Statistics
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Division of Biology
10/10/2012
10/10/2012
10/10/2012
10/10/2012
10/10/2012
4. Academic Affairs Committee
On behalf of the Academic Affairs committee, Evan Titgemeyer, chair, proposed approval of the
following members for graduate faculty. The motion passed.
GRADUATE
NAME
POSITION
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM
FACULTY
TYPE
Guorong Zhang
Assistant Professor
Agronomy
Certification
W. Alice Boyle
Assistant Professor
Division of Biology
Certification
Nancy Montiero Riviere Professor
Anatomy & Physiology
Certification
Jim Riviere
Professor
Anatomy & Physiology
Certification
Perla Reyes Cuellar
Assistant Professor
Statistics
Certification
Christopher Vahl
Assistant Professor
Statistics
Certification
Artem Rudenko
Assistant Professor
Physics
Certification
James Teagarden
Associate Professor
Special Education, Counseling & SA Certification
Jesse Poland
Adjunct Asst. Professor Agronomy
Certification
Laurie Curtis
Assistant Professor
Curriculum & Instruction
Certification
Kevin Roberts
Assistant Professor
Hospitality Mgmt. and Dietetics
Certification
Junehee Kwon
Associate Professor
Hospitality Mgmt. and Dietetics
Certification
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Bruce McMillan
Katharine Jackson
Joan Giese
Scott Rusk
Sigrifredo Castro Diaz
Michael Strohschein
Julie Johnson
Jill Sornson Kurtz
Adjunct Asst. Professor
Academic Advisor
Visiting Assoc. Profess.
Director of BRI
Instructor
Director K-12 Outreach
Asst. VP for BRI
Visiting Asst. Professor
Architecture
Political Science
Marketing
Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
Chemical Engineering
Curriculum & Instruction
Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
Architecture
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
Associate
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Rossana Zambrano
Ram Raghavan
Russell Murdock
Andrew Wefald
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Modern Languages
Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology
Architectural Engineering
Educational Leadership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
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Course and curriculum issues
On behalf of the Academic Affairs committee, Evan Titgemeyer, chair, proposed approval of the following
course and curriculum items. The motion passed.
Expedited Curriculum Changes
Educational Leadership
Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
FROM:
TO:
FOUNDATIONS (9 credits)
EDLEA 801 Ethical Dimensions of Leadership 3
EDLEA 810 Historical and Philosophical Analysis of
Leadership
in Education 3
EDLEA 845 Leadership for Diverse Populations 3
FOUNDATIONS (12 credits)
EDLEA 801 Ethical Dimensions of Leadership 3
EDLEA 810 Historical and Philosophical Analysis
of Leadership
In Education 3
EDLEA 845 Leadership for Diverse Populations 3
EDLEA 928 Organizational Theory 3
RESEARCH (9 credits)
EDCEP 816 Research Methods (or other approved course)
3
EDCEP 817 Statistical Methods (or other approved
course) 3
EDLEA 986 Adv Seminar/Research Design in Educational
Leadership (or other approved course) 3
RESEARCH (9 credits)
EDCEP 816 Research Methods (or other approved
course) 3
EDCEP 817 Statistical Methods (or other approved
course) 3
EDLEA 986 Adv Seminar/Research Design in
Educational
Leadership (or other approved course) 3
AREA OF EMPHASIS (48 credits)
AREA OF EMPHASIS (45 credits)
INTERNSHIP (12 credits)
INTERNSHIP (12 credits)
EDLEA 991 Doctoral Internship in Educational Leadership
12
DOCTORAL RESEARCH (16 credits)
EDLEA 999 Research in Educational Leadership 16
EDLEA 991 Doctoral Internship in Educational
Leadership 12
DOCTORAL RESEARCH (16 credits)
EDLEA 999 Research in Educational Leadership 16
TOTAL CREDITS (minimum) 94
TOTAL CREDITS (minimum) 94
IMPACT: None.
RATIONALE: The Faculty of Educational Leadership has determined that the foundation of
the discipline expects a required course in organizational theory. Consequently, EDLEA 928
Organizational Leadership in Education has been added to the Ed.D. program.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Spring 2013
Women’s Studies - Graduate Certificate
FROM:
TO:
The certificate consists of 12 hours of
approved graduate level courses at the 600
level or above in women’s studies and/or
gender studies.
The certificate consists of 12 hours of
approved graduate level courses at the 600
level or above in women’s studies and/or
gender studies.
Core course required (3 hours)
Core course required (3 hours)
WOMST 810 - Gender: An Interdisciplinary
Overview Credits: (3)
WOMST 810 - Gender: An Interdisciplinary
Overview Credits: (3)
Elective courses (choose 9 hours from the
following list of courses)
Elective courses (choose 9 hours from the
following list of courses)
WOMST 500 - Topics in Women's Studies
Credits: (1-3)
WOMST 505 - Independent Study in
Women's Studies Credits: (1-3)
WOMST 550 - Women and Popular Culture
Credits: (3)
WOMST 551 - The History and Politics of
Family Violence Credits: (3)
WOMST 560 - Women and Violence Credits:
(3)
WOMST 580 - Women and Religion Credits:
(3)
WOMST 585 - Women and Islam Credits: (3)
WOMST 590 - Women's Studies Practice and
Theory Credits: (3)
WOMST 610 - Capstone Seminar in
WOMST 610 - Capstone Seminar in
Women’s Studies Credits: (3)
WOMST 700 - Advanced Topics in Women's
Studies Credits: (1-3)
WOMST 784 - Internship in Women's Studies
Credits: (1-12)
ENGL 605: Readings in Medieval Culture
(when offered as The Idea of Work in the
Middle Ages)
ENGL 625 - Readings in Eighteenth-Century
British Literature Credits: (3) (when offered as
Austen, Readings in 18th Century Women, or
Women’s Studies Credits: (3)
Restoration Drama)
WOMST 700 - Advanced Topics in Women's
Studies Credits: (1-3)
ENGL 660 - Readings in Major Authors
Credits: (3) (when offered as Gender and
Performance, George Eliot, Louise Erdrich
and Sherman Alexie, Shakespeare, or Austen
and Her Legacy)
WOMST 784 - Internship in Women's Studies
Credits: (1-12)
ANTH 508 - Male and Female: CrossCultural Perspectives Credits: (3)
ANTH 523 - Topics in Linguistic
Anthropology Credits: (1-4) (Language and
Gender)
ENGL 670 - Topics in British Literature
Credits: (3) (when offered as Women in the
Eighteenth Century)
ENGL 680 - Topics in American Literature
Credits: (3) (when offered as In the Shadows
ANTH 633 - Gender, Power, and International of American Literature, Latino/a Literature, or
Asian American Literature)
Development Credits: (3)
ART 654 - Women in Art Credits: (3)
ENGL 685: Topics in Comp/Rhet (when
offered as Feminist Rhetorics
ENGL 525 - Women in Literature Credits: (3)
ENGL 625 - Readings in Eighteenth-Century
British Literature Credits: (3) (Women in the
Eighteenth Century)
ENGL 660 - Readings in Major Authors
Credits: (3)(George Eliot; Shakespeare,
Gender, and Performance; Native American
Literature: Louise Erdrich & Sherman Alexie)
ENGL 670 - Topics in British Literature
Credits: (3) (Women in the Eighteenth
Century)
ENGL 680 - Topics in American Literature
Credits: (3)(Asian-American Literature,
Topics in Latina/o Literature)
ENGL 705 - Theory and Practice of Cultural
Studies Credits: (3)
ENGL 710 - Studies in a Literary Genre
Credits: (3) (Gender and Sexuality in
ENGL 705 - Theory and Practice of Cultural
Studies Credits: (3)
ENGL 710 - Studies in a Literary Genre
Credits: (3) (when offered as Gender and
Sexuality in American Indian Literature,
Restoration & Eighteenth Century Drama,
Shakespeare and Children’s Literature)
ENGL 720 - Studies in a Major Author
Credits: (3) (when offered as The Brontes,
Drama, Shakespeare, or Extreme
Shakespeare)
ENGL 730 - Studies in a Literary Period
Credits: (3) (when offered as Restoration and
Eighteenth Century Drama, or Classic Girls in
a Modern Age)
ENGL 830 - Seminar in Cultural Studies
Credits: (3) (when offered as American
Feminisms, or US Latino Studies)
American Indian Literature, Restoration &
Eighteenth Century Drama, Shakespeare and
Children’s Literature)
ENGL 720 - Studies in a Major Author
Credits: (3) (The Brontes)
ENGL 730 - Studies in a Literary Period
Credits: (3) (Restoration and Eighteenth
Century Drama)
ENGL 740 - Studies in Literary Theory
Credits: (3) (Film Theory, Deconstruction and
Psychoanalysis)
ENGL 830 - Seminar in Cultural Studies
Credits: (3)
HIST 512 - Women in European History
Credits: (3)
HIST 533 - Topics in the History of the
Americas Credits: (1-3)
HIST 540 - Women in America, 1600 to the
Civil War Credits: (3)
HIST 542 - Women in America, Civil War to
the Present Credits: (3)
HIST 984 - Topics in American History
Credits: (1-3) (when offered as Gender in
American History)
MC 612 - Gender Issues and the Media
Credits: (3)
KIN 796 - Topics in Exercise Physiology
Credits: (1-4)
POLSC 606 - Gender and Politics Credits: (3)
POLSC 799 - Pro-Seminar in Political
Science Credits: (3) (when offered as Women
and Law)
HIST 551 - History of Family Violence
Credits: (3)
HIST 980 - Topics in European History
Credits: (1-3)
HIST 984 - Topics in American History
Credits: (1-3)
MC 612 - Gender Issues and the Media
Credits: (3)
KIN 598 - Topics in Kinesiology Credits: (13)
SOCIO 633 - Gender, Power, and
Development Credits: (3)
SOCIO 635: Human Trafficking
SOCIO 665 - Women and Crime Credits: (3)
SOCIO 670 - Diversity and Social Interaction
in the Workplace Credits: (3)
KIN 796 - Topics in Exercise Physiology
Credits: (1-4)
PHILO 525 - Social-Political Philosophy
Credits: (3) (when offered as Women in
Western Thought)
POLSC 606 - Gender and Politics Credits: (3)
POLSC 799 - Pro-Seminar in Political
Science Credits: (3) (when offered as Women
and Law)
PSYCH 540 - Psychology of Women Credits:
(3)
PSYCH 543 - Women's Mental Health Issues
Credits: (3)
PSYCH 563 - Gender Issues in the Workplace
Credits: (3)
SOCIO 500 - Sociological Perspectives on
Contemporary Issues Credits: (Var.) (Human
Trafficking)
SOCIO 545 - The Sociology of Women
Credits: (3)
SOCIO 633 - Gender, Power, and
Development Credits: (3)
SOCIO 665 - Women and Crime Credits: (3)
SOCIO 670 - Diversity and Social Interaction
in the Workplace Credits: (3)
SOCIO 701 - Problems in Sociology Credits:
(Var.) (Human Trafficking)
SOCIO 833 - Gender Differentiation and
Inequality Credits: (3)
SOCIO 933 - Gender & Society Credits: (3)
THTRE 782 - Women in Theatre Credits: (3)
EDCI 735 - Curriculum Materials for
Nonsexist Teaching Credits: (3)
EDCI 886 - Seminar in Curriculum and
Instruction Credits: (Var.) (Women,
Education, and Leadership)
EDACE 750 - Women, Education, and Work
Credits: (2-3)
FSHS 869 - Systematic Treatment of
Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse
Credits: (2)
FSHS 865 - Human Sexuality Credits: (3)
RATIONALE:
This curriculum change updates the course offerings available for students
pursuing the Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies. They reflect the new grad school rule
that courses must be numbered 600+ to count for a certificate, reflect information from other
departments about changes in their offerings, and reflect new electives from other departments
that have been approved by Women’s Studies for credit for our graduate certificate.
IMPACT:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2012
Expedited Course Changes
Application and analysis of textile surface
design to include color and image addition and
removal through wet processes and stitched
surface manipulations.
Fall, even years
Application and analysis of textile surface
design to include color and image addition
with natural and sustainable techniques.
Fall, even years
The change in course description reflects the current practice of course
instruction, which has a focus on techniques that are sustainable and natural.
Spring 2013
Review of current literature with
implications for future research; analysis
of research methodologies.
Spring, even years
A graduatelevel course in statistics and 6 hours in
AT.
Review of current literature with
implications for future research; analysis
of research methodologies.
Spring
A
graduate-level course in statistics.
Rationale: The proposed change of offering AT850 Research Methods from Spring, Even Years to Spring
of each year reflects faculty assignments and the department’s desire to have AT students complete
research methods from our department in a timely manner.
The proposed changes of: (a) deleting 6 hours in apparel and textiles from the pre-requisite, and (b)
changing from required to recommended for a graduate level course in statistics, are to accommodate
students entering the program during spring semester and enrolling in research methods early in their
program.
Effective Date: Spring 2013
Art
FROM:
ART 600 – Advanced Drawing. (1-5) I, II. Upper-level drawing, development,
and personal motivation. Lectures and problems directed toward an
understanding of the historical development of drawing as well as investigations
of contemporary studies. Pr.: ART 225.
TO:
ART 600 – Advanced Drawing. (3 or 6) I, II. Upper-level drawing,
development, and personal motivation. Lectures and problems directed toward an
understanding of the historical development of drawing as well as investigations
of contemporary studies. Pr.: Art 225.
RATIONALE:
IMPACT:
Students need 6 credits for the major, so if they take 5 then they have to
take the one credit another semester and this course is only offered once a
year.
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2013
Biology
FROM:
BIOL 620 – Evolution. (3) II. A study of the theory of evolution including its
historical and social implications. Three hours lecture a week. Pr.: BIOL 450 or
a course in genetics. K-State 8: None.
TO:
BIOL 520 – Evolution. (3) II. A study of the theory of evolution including its
historical and social implications. Three hours lecture a week. Pr.: BIOL 450 or a
course in genetics. K-State 8: None.
RATIONALE:
Biology plans to add Evolution as a required course, i.e., a Block B:
Division of Biology course, for Biology majors. The course will be aimed
at sophomores and juniors. The course content will be consistent with the
400-level prerequisite, the intended student audience, and the intended
place in the Biology core curriculum.
IMPACT:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2013
Expedited Course Drops
Biochemistry
DROP:
BIOCH 840 – Intermediary Metabolism. (3) On sufficient demand. Metabolic
role of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and amino acids, purines, pyrimidines,
vitamins, and hormones; biological oxidations: mechanisms of energy production
and utilization.
RATIONALE:
IMPACT:
This course has not been taught for more than 20 years. The department
does not have plans to teach it in the future.
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
DROP:
BIOCH 911 – Molecular Signal Transduction. (3) I, even years. The
molecular structure, biochemical role, and interrelationships of signaling
molecules such as receptors, G proteins, channels, and adaptor proteins in signal
transduction pathways.
RATIONALE:
IMPACT:
The faculty member who taught this course has retired. Students will be
able to take a course with related content, BIOCH 935, Biochemistry of
Cell Regulation.
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
DROP:
RATIONALE:
Spring 2013
Spring 2013
BIOCH 940 – Chemistry of Carbohydrates. (2) I, on sufficient demand.
Lectures and readings on structural chemistry of carbohydrates, their general
properties, biological and chemical reactions, and the methods of characterization.
This course has not been taught for more than 20 years. The department
does not have plans to teach it in the future.
IMPACT:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2013
Non-Expedited New Courses
Department of Human Nutrition
ADD:
HN 711 Pet Food Sensory Analysis
Credits: 2
Sensory analysis of food and other products for non-food animals (e.g. dogs and cats with
mention of other species) with an emphasis on methods (descriptive, discrimination,
consumer, sensory-related instrumental) used in the laboratory and in the field.
Two hours of lecture a week.
When Offered: Spring, Odd Years
Pre-Requisite: STAT 325 or Stat 702 or STAT 703 or equivalent.
Rationale: Pets now occupy 2/3 of our homes in the US whereas children under the age of 18 only
1/3. Unlike human subjects that can describe verbally their likes and dislikes, understanding
preferences and aversions in pets and other captive animals must be assessed through a variety of
indirect means. Similar circumstances are apparent in infant and infirm humans. A study of the
various anatomical, neurological, behavioral, and methodological techniques utilized in assessing
preferences, aversions, and other sensory cues in companion (pet) animals. Thus, there is a need to
offer a deliberate and well planned course in sensory analysis of pet foods to serve as a basis for
students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in sensory analysis, grain science, food science,
neuro-psychology, nutrition, veterinary medicine, animal sciences.
Impact: None
Effective Date: Spring 2013
Biochemistry
ADD: BIOCH 915 – Biomolecular Modeling. (2) I, even numbered years. Lectures on the
basic principles and skills involved in computer modeling of biomolecules.
Students will carry out projects that focus on practical aspects of utilizing
publically available simulations and analysis tools to address questions in
biochemical and biophysical research. Pr.: BIOCH 790.
RATIONALE:
Molecular modeling is becoming an integral part of modern biochemical
and biophysical research. However, students at Kansas State University have not
had the opportunity to receive formal training in biomolecular modeling. The
proposed graduate course is a step toward bridging this gap. The course will
introduce the basic principles of molecular modeling and focus on practical
aspects of utilizing existing tools such as CHARMM, MMTSB & NAMD/VMD.
The course will include group projects, where the students utilize modeling and
simulation on assignments that resemble actual problems in biomolecule structure
and function studies. The course will help to demystify molecular modeling,
establish a basic understanding of its strengths and pitfalls, and encourage the
students to take advantage of modeling throughout their professional careers.
IMPACT:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Fall 2014
English
ADD: ENGL 725 – Studies in Children’s/Young Adult Literature. (3) I, II, S. Addresses
topics not confined to a single period in a national literature. May emphasize
cross-national subjects, literary criticism, the development of a theme or genre
over time, new perspectives from social, intellectual, or cultural studies, or nontraditional texts and topics.
RATIONALE:
Currently M.A. students in our children’s literature track have only one
700-level class regularly available to them (ENGL 703: Critical Approaches to
Children’s Literature). This sometimes creates problems on the program of study
since at least 18 hours must be at the 700 level or higher. ENGL 725 will take the
place of ENGL 690 (Topics in Literature for the Young) in our course rotation,
although 690 will remain in the catalog for several years while we assess the
demand for it once we have added 725.
IMPACT:
College of Education
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2013
ADD: ENGL 753 – Theories of Composition and Rhetoric. (3) I, II, S. An introduction to
major theories of composition and/or rhetoric.
RATIONALE:
Currently we do not have a course at the 700 level that provides graduate
students with a foundation in rhetorical and composition theory. Our other M.A.
tracks have such a course and 753 would bring our track in composition and
rhetoric into line with them.
IMPACT:
Communication Studies
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2013
Modern Languages
ADD: GRMN 720 – Open Topics Seminar in German Language and Linguistics. (3) I, II.
Addresses topics in German Linguistics. It may emphasize a specific area of
linguistics, a specific research approach, or the connection between language and
society. Courses are repeatable with change of subject matter. Pr.: At least one
GRMN 500-level course preferably GRMN 528.
RATIONALE:
A growing number of major and graduate students in Modern Languages
specialize in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics (esp. Foreign Language
Pedagogy). Courses in this area have increased since new faculty with
specialization in Linguistics were hired in Fall 2007. These courses were offered
as special topics under existing course numbers (esp. GRMN 729 Open Topics
Seminar in German Literature and Culture). However, since these
language/linguistics courses are distinct in content, skills and research approach
from literature/culture courses and are now offered on a regular basis (at least one
700-level course per year), there is a need to create separate course numbers for
them. This would also allow students to enroll in special topics courses in
literature and in linguistics at the same time (an option currently not open to
students, since there is only one available special open topics course number:
GRMN 729).
IMPACT:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2013
Music, Theatre, and Dance
ADD: MUSIC 813 – Improvisation and Composition in Elementary Curriculum. (2) S,
Every two years in Spring. Development of pedagogical practices in the areas of
improvisation and composition as appropriate for the elementary music
classroom.
RATIONALE:
This course does not exist and is essential for graduate students studying to
enhance understandings of elementary music.
IMPACT:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Summer 2013
Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
ADD: ANTH 660 – Ethnohistory. (3) Occasional. Introduction to ethnohistory as an
anthropological research method. Pr.: ANTH 200 or 204 or equivalent. K-State 8:
Historical Perspectives, Social Sciences.
RATIONALE:
This course has been offered on an occasional basis as Topics in Cultural
Anthropology course (ANTH 522) as a means of expanding our training in
anthropological research methods. It also expands our offerings of cultural
anthropology courses, while at the same time provides a link between
subdisciplines of anthropology. This course is designed to teach methods of
ethnoshitorical research in anthropology, but can use different case studies. (The
attached syllabus illustrates how the course has been taught using a specific
regional case study, but the case studies may vary.) Three of the existing
anthropology faculty hold expertise in ethnohistory.
IMPACT:
Minor impact on other units. History has offered an occasional ethnohistory
course as a topics course in the past, but a number of years ago and at the graduate
level (HIST 984 Topics in American History: Ethnohistory). Our anthropology
course is designed primarily of undergraduates (since there is no graduate program
in anthropology at K-State). Graduate students in other disciplines may enroll for
graduate credit and would be expected to complete an advanced independent
research project in addition to the regular course requirements.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2014
Non-Expedited Curriculum Changes
Department of Apparel, Textiles and Interior Design
Apparel and Textiles with specialization in Merchandising (M.S.)
Apparel and Textiles with specialization in
Merchandising (M.S.)
Apparel and Textiles with specialization in
Merchandising (M.S.)
Core Courses (30 credit hours)

AT 720 - Professional Advancement in
Merchandising Credits: (3)


AT 725 - Theory and Practice of
Apparel/Textile Marketing and Distribution
Credits: (3)

AT 725 - Theory and Practice of
Apparel/Textile Marketing and Distribution
Credits: (3)

AT 735 - Promotional Strategies in
Merchandising Credits: (3)

AT 735 - Promotional Strategies in
Merchandising Credits: (3)

AT 810 - International Merchandise
Management Credits: (3)

AT 810 - International Merchandise
Management Credits: (3)

AT 815 - Financial Merchandising
Implications Credits: (3)

AT 815 - Financial Merchandising
Implications Credits: (3)

AT 825 - Strategic Merchandising
Credits: (3)

AT 825 - Strategic Merchandising
Credits: (3)

AT 835 - Strategic Economic Analysis
of Apparel and Textile Industries Credits: (3)

AT 835 - Strategic Economic Analysis
of Apparel and Textile Industries Credits: (3)

AT 840 - Apparel and Textile Product
Development Credits: (3)

AT 840 - Apparel and Textile Product
Development Credits: (3)

AT 845 - Consumers in the Apparel
and Textile Market Credits: (3)

AT 845 - Consumers in the Apparel
and Textile Market Credits: (3)

AT 850 - Research Methods in Apparel
and Textiles Credits: (3)

AT 850 - Research Methods in Apparel
and Textiles Credits: (3)
Electives (6 credit hours)
Select two electives (6 credit hours) from the
list below. Choose a focus in Education,
Business, or Research. Other electives must
Core Courses (30 credit hours)
AT 720 - Professional Advancement in
Merchandising Credits: (3)
Electives (6 credit hours)
Select two electives (6 credit hours) from the
list below. Choose a focus in Education,
Business, or Research. Other electives must
be approved by a student’s supervisory
committee.
be approved by a student’s supervisory
committee.
Education Focus

EDCEP 829 - Learning Principles
Credits: (3)
Education Focus

EDCEP 829 - Learning Principles
Credits: (3)

EDCEP 851 - Multicultural Aspects of
Academic Advising Credits: (3)

EDCEP 851 - Multicultural Aspects of
Academic Advising Credits: (3)

EDCEP 863 - Trends in Career
Development Credits: (3)

EDCEP 863 - Trends in Career
Development Credits: (3)
Business Focus

MANGT 520 – Organizational
Behavior Credits: (3)
Business Focus

MANGT 541 - Management of Quality
Credits: (3)

MANGT 541 - Management of Quality
Credits: (3)

MANGT 810 - Operations
Management and Analysis Credits: (3)

MANGT 810 - Operations
Management and Analysis Credits: (3)

MANGT 820 - Behavioral
Management Theory Credits: (3)

MANGT 820 - Behavioral
Management Theory Credits: (3)

MKTG 810 - Marketing Concepts and
Research Credits: (3)

MKTG 810 - Marketing Concepts and
Research Credits: (3)

MKTG 844 – Advanced International
Marketing Credits: (3)

FINAN 815 - Managerial Finance I
Credits: (3)

FINAN 815 - Managerial Finance I
Credits: (3)
Research Focus

EDCEP 816 - Research Methods in
Education Credits: (3)

STAT 703 - Statistical Methods for
Natural Scientists Credits: (3)
Other Courses
Students may take up to three credit hours of
the following courses upon permission to
enroll in by the major professor and
Research Focus

EDCEP 816 - Research Methods in
Education Credits: (3)

STAT 703 - Statistical Methods for
Natural Scientists Credits: (3)
Other Courses
Students may take up to three credit hours of
completion of required paperwork outlining
objectives.

AT 870 - Problems in Apparel and
Textiles Credits: (Var.)

AT 875 - Practicum in Apparel and
Textiles Credits: (Var.)
the following courses upon permission to
enroll in by the major professor and
completion of required paperwork outlining
objectives.

AT 870 - Problems in Apparel and
Textiles Credits: (Var.)

AT 875 - Practicum in Apparel and
Textiles Credits: (Var.)
Rationale: The removal of MANGT520 Organizational Behavior from the MS
Merchandising Elective options is being sought as the content in MANGT520 contained
similar content to MANGT820 as brought to our attention when an MS Merchandising
student was enrolled simultaneously in both courses from the same instructor. Therefore,
we would like to add MKTG844 Advanced International Marketing to the Elective options.
The content of MKTG844 is appropriate for the business focus of the MS Merchandising
electives.
Impact: Dr.Sheu and Dr. Kovar have approved removal of MANGT520 from the list of MS
Merchandising Electives. Removal of MANGT520 would result in 1-2 fewer students enrolled.
Dr. Gwinner and Dr. Kovar have approved adding MKTG844 to the list of MS Merchandising
Electives. Adding MKTG844 may result in an increase of 1-2 students enrolling in the course
Effective Date: Spring 2013
Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing and Professional Communication
FROM:
Writing
TO:
Writing
Students choose one from the following:
Students choose one from the following:
ENGL 759 – Studies in Technical
Communication
ENGL 510 – Introduction to Professional
Writing
AGCOM 710 – Science Communication
ENGL 759 – Studies in Technical
Communication
ENGL 510 – Introduction to Professional
Writing
AGCOM 810 – Scientific Communication
Rhetorical or Communication Theory
Related Electives
Students choose from the following:
Students choose three from the following:
(Students can petition to use additional courses
as electives by discussing with the Certificate
Director, preferably before they take the course,
COMM 726 – Seminar in Persuasion
COMM 733 – Rhetorical Criticism
ENGL 755 – Studies in Composition and
Rhetoric
MC 765 – Communication Theory
Related Electives
Students choose two from the following:
AGCOM 712 – Environmental Communication
ART 575 – Graphic Design and Illustration
ART 820 – Graduate Graphic Design/Visual
Comm
COMM 526 – Persuasion
COMM 730 – Classical Rhetorical Theory
COMM 734 – Rhetoric of Social Movements
EDACE 786 – Topics/Grant Writing
ENGL 665 – Creative Non-Fiction
ENGL 685 – Topics in Rhetoric and
Composition
ENGL 765 – Advanced Creative Non-Fiction
ENGL 797 – Internship in Professional Writing
ENGL 799 – Problems in English
MANGT 520 – Organizational Behavior
MC 575 – Multimedia Techniques
RATIONALE:
and by demonstrating that course meets
Certificate SLOs)
AGCOM 590 – New Media Technology
AGCOM 610 – Crisis Communication
AGCOM 712/MC 712 – Environmental
Communication
ART 575 – Graphic Design and Illustration
ART 820 – Graduate Graphic Design/Visual
Communication
ART 601 – Graphic Design
History/Theory/Criticism
COMM 526 – Persuasion
COMM 726 – Seminar in Persuasion
COMM 730 – Classical Rhetorical Theory
COMM 733 – Rhetorical Criticism
COMM 734 – Rhetoric of Social Movements
EDACE 786 – Topics/Grant Writing
ENGL 665 – Creative Non-Fiction
ENGL 685 – Topics in Rhetoric and
Composition
ENGL 753 – Rhetorical/Composition
ENGL 755 – Studies in Composition and
Rhetoric
ENGL 756 – Business Communication
ENGL 758 – Scientific Writing
ENGL 765 – Advanced Creative Non-Fiction
ENGL 797 – Internship in Professional Writing
MANGT 520 – Organizational Behavior
MC 712/AGCOM 712 – Environmental
Communication
MC 750 – Strategic Health Communications
MC 760 – Communication and Risk
MC 765 – Communication Theory
Many of the proposed changes merely bring the curriculum for the
Graduate Certificate in Technical Writing and Professional
Communication in line with the current course offerings in participating
departments. We have removed the category of “Rhetorical or
Communication Theory,” from which students previously had to choose
one course. Courses previously listed under “Rhetorical or
Communication Theory” are moved into “Related Electives”. Now
students choose three (rather that two) electives form the “Related
Electives” list. This streamlines the requirements by removing a category.
Since many of the electives cover rhetorical and communication theories,
this reconfiguration of the curriculum more accurately reflects the actual
mature of the courses available. The courses added to the curriculum
make the program more interdisciplinary and capable of being fine-tuned
to the individual student’s needs, as well as taking better advantage of the
resources available across the university.
IMPACT:
Communication Studies, Art, Journalism and Mass Communication, (College of
Arts and Sciences), Communications (College of Agriculture)
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Spring 2013
5. Graduate Student Affairs Committee
- No action items to report.
6. Graduate School Committee on Planning
The following items were presented for first reading. Suggestions from council will go back to the
committee for revision and second reading.
a.
Graduate Handbook: Chapter 5. Section D.3 Adjunct Professors
CURRENT:
Individuals may become adjunct members of the faculty by a process defined in the
Faculty Handbook.
PROPOSED:
Individuals may become adjunct members of the faculty by a process defined in the
University Handbook.
b.
Chapter 1: Admission to Graduate Study, E. Graduate Assistants (page 23-24)
7. Graduate School Committee on Assessment and Review
- No action items to report.
8. Graduate Student Council Information – Tammy Sonnentag, President
- Fundraiser for GSC at Orange Leaf on November 12th was a success. 10% of profits were
donated back to GSC.
- On November 2 the GSC held a meeting with President Schulz. This resulted in show of
commitment among administration for GSC and a possible raise in travel grant funding.
- December 1st is the travel grant deadline for travel period 3 (Jan 1-March 31)
- Research and the State was held November 6th in the KSU Ballroom; nine students were
selected to participate in the Capitol Graduate Research Summit on February 14th, 2013.
9. University Research and Scholarship
- No action items to report.
10. Other business
- Graduate Council members were asked for input on the current information in the
commencement program for doctoral candidates. Suggestions will now be discussed at the next
Graduate Student Council meeting on December 3rd.
-Removing where they received their master’s and bachelor’s degrees
-Removing names of members of the supervisory committee; major professor would remain
-REMINDER: Future of Graduate Education: President’s Cabinet Open Forum
November 16 from 8:30-10:00 in Big 12 Room, Union
Need 2-3 questions/ topics for the panel presentation identified at today’s meeting
11. Graduate Fellowship Announcements
-Amelia Earhart Fellowships for Women (deadline: November 15, 2012)
http://www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/AmeliaEarhartFellowship.aspx
-Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowships (deadline November 14, 2012)
http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/index.htm
-International Dissertation Research Fellowship (deadline: November 7, 2012)
http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/idrf-fellowship/
12. Graduate School Calendar of Events: November - December
November
11/5 Graduate Student Council Meeting (12:00 – 1:00 pm – Waters 137)
11/6 “Research and the State” graduate student poster session (8:00 -5:00 pm – Union Main &
West Ballroom)
11/6 Graduate Council Meeting (3:30 – 5:00 pm – Union 212)
11/7 Graduate Student Online Chat with President Schultz & Dean Shanklin, 6:00-7:00pm
11/10 Deadline to submit graduate faculty nominations and course and curriculum changes for
December Graduate Council Meeting
11/27 Deadline to participate in Fall Commencement.
 Online registration to participate in commencement must be completed.
Beginning in late November, commencement information and the web address to
register online to participate in commencement will be sent to those students
whose Approval to Schedule Final Examination form has been received in the
Graduate School.
11/27 To officially graduate in December 2012, your final examination ballot and the final copy
of the electronic dissertation or master’s level thesis/report must be in the Graduate School.
11/29 New Graduate Faculty Orientation (10:00 am-12:00 pm – Union Room 209)
December
12/1 Graduate Student Council travel grant application deadline for travel period 3
(Jan 1 – Mar 31)
**Due 5:00 p.m. CST**
12/3 Graduate Student Council Meeting (12:00 – 1:00 pm – Waters 137)
12/4 Graduate Council Meeting (3:30 pm – 5:00 pm - Union 212)
12/7 Graduate School Commencement (1:00 pm – Bramlage Coliseum)
- For a current list of Graduate School events, please see our website at:
http://www.k-state.edu/grad/2012-2013%20calendar.pdf
cc: Academic Deans and Directors
Departments (please post)
Chapter 1: Admission to Graduate Study, E. Graduate Assistants
Handbook changes:
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 assistantship 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, GRAs, and GAs on a 0.5 FTE appointment are eligible to participate in the Kansas Board of
Regents GTA/GRA/GA 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 12 hours for the fall and spring terms and 9 hours during the summer. 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 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. To be eligible for a GTA tuition waiver in the summer, the
student must be enrolled in 3 hours.
Tuition responsibilities for graduate students appointed for 0.5 FTE depend on the nature of the
appointment. Students holding a 0.4 FTE GRA, GTA, or GA appointment (or any combination of these
appointments) are assessed tuition at the resident rates according to an established schedule.
Graduate students appointed as a GTA are eligible for a tuition waiver. Graduate students appointed on a
full-time GTA appointment (0.5 FTE) receive a tuition waiver for a maximum of 10 hours in the fall and
spring terms and 6 hours in the summer term. Hours taken during January intersession are counted in the
total number of hours for the tuition waiver paid in the spring term. Hours taken during May and August
intersessions are counted in the total number of hours for the tuition waiver paid in the summer term.
Graduate students holding a 0.5 total FTE appointment during the fall, spring, or summer terms but an
appointment of less than 0.5 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 23 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
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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 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 regarding employment
disputes believed to constitute discrimination or harassment, as defined in the "Policy and Procedure for
Discrimination and Harassment Complaints" section of the University Handbook.
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