COUNSELOR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MEETING MINUTES
April 4, 2013
The department meeting was called to order at 9:30 am. Present were Anene Okocha, Brenda
O’Beirne (Chair), Cindy Anderton, David Van Doren, Don Norman, Jeff Cook and Jennifer
Betters-Bubon. Absent was Krista Kim.
1. The minutes of the last department meeting were unanimously approved on a BettersBubon/Norman motion.
2. Additions to agenda/Announcements
 Brenda provided a brief clarification regarding the new provisions for faculty travel.
 Brenda indicated that the leave reports were turned in on time using the new
system.
 Brenda announced that the department received $51,000 for lab modification which
will occur in summer.
 Jennifer and Dave did an exchange with reference to College Committee
Membership. Jennifer will now represent the Department in the COEPS Field
Experiences and Teacher Education, while Dave is in the College Assessment
Committee.
 Brenda noted that faculty members are now expected to periodically provide an
update about their committee work.
 Ed. Psych 212 is a course that non-teacher students in School emphasis could take in
place of Human Abilities and Learning for the DPI requirement.
 Registration numbers for the April 12 department conference are low. Brenda
encouraged all to support this effort by attending the conference. Following a
consultation with Jennifer and Cindy after our department meeting, Brenda will
inform department members later today if the department will continue with the
conference or cancel it due to low registration numbers.
 There was a reminder for those participating in the department “Healthy Choices
Competition” to pay their fee - $10.00. Krista will collect all completed forms and
distribute new ones every Monday.
 Brenda and Lindsey will work on putting together an Advising Survey for students.
This will be an on-line evaluation of faculty as advisors, and students as advisees. A
rough draft will be shared at the next department meeting.
3. Higher Education/School Emphases – Brenda and Jennifer highlighted key points discussed
during the last department meeting. Following further discussion, it was decided that Don
and Jeff will work on developing an on-line Systems course for one credit, and Cindy and
Dave will put together a one-credit course on Trauma and Addiction to be taken on-line.
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Drafts of these courses will be discussed during the May 2nd department meeting. It was
also noted that these courses could be taken for CEUs.
E-Portfolios – Jennifer facilitated this discussion with the focus on second submission.
 The student portfolios are due April 15, and faculty feedback is due May 15.
 A new portfolio evaluation tool was discussed. Jennifer will integrate faculty
feedback, and bring back the revised tool to the department for review and further
discussion.
CSI
 Following a brief discussion about CSI present to the department, it was decided
that it would be helpful if CSI could give the department some options.
 It was noted that effective fall 2013, Jeff will be the new CSI Advisor and Dave will be
the back-up.
New Orientation – this is scheduled for June 19, 4-6 pm. Jennifer is planning to have a
meeting with CSI leadership and any other students and faculty interested in helping
with the orientation.
New Students Admission – information about the status (acceptance or decline) of offer of
admission should be communicated to Alicia.
Summer registration was discussed. Day time Principles class has been closed, so that
students can register for the evening section.
Student concerns, with focus on internship matters were discussed.
Clinical Updates – internship placement for some students was discussed. Dave provided an
update about Practicum – four sections of five students per each section.
Adjournment - meeting ended at 11:45 am on an Anderton/Van Doren motion approved by
all.
Respectfully submitted,
Anene Okocha