GPCC GRADUATE POLICY AND CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MINUTES Wednesday, November 18, 2009 KHE 1203 Present: Maria Kalamas, Tom Miller, Doug Hearrington, Bernadette Musetti, Lisa Johnson, Buddy Mayo, Taha Mzoughi, Greg Rushton, Charles Amlaner, David Baugher, Ana Edwards, Cheryl Gary, Chris Sharpe, Jamie Grimes, Harriet Bessette, Tim Blumentritt, Victor Clincy, Jan Rose, Andrew Ewoh, Ping Johnson, Linda Johnston, Marilyn King, Alan Kirk, LeeAnn Lands, Gwen McAlpine, Lewis VanBrackle, Amy Woszczynski, Michele Zebich-Knos Excused: Zinsmeister David Mitchell, Neysa Figueroa, Tracey Carter, Jim Elledge, Dorothy Absent: True David Evans, Joe Hair, Tommie Nelms, Alvin Miles, Lynn Stallings, Sheb Presenters/Guests: Toni Strieker, Don Amoroso, Nita Paris, Ericka Satterfield Doug Hearrington, Chair called the meeting to order at 12:30pm. 1. Approval of minutes from last meeting, October 21, 2009. Nita Paris made a motion to accept the minutes, Lisa Johnson seconded, there was no discussion and the motion passed. 2. Old Business: Second Reading: Dr. Toni Strieker Department of Secondary & Middle Education Topic – New Concentration Proposal – MEd in Adolescent Education/Language and Literacy This proposal is a collaboration between Secondary & Middle Grades and Inclusive Education to fulfill four state needs; Georgia’s lack of qualified reading teachers, poor performance of Georgia students (at all levels) in reading on national standards, few opportunities for reading certification throughout the state and a charge from the state to support the growing number of language minority students in schools. This program introduces only 2 new courses and requires no new staff or facilities. The entrance requirements are the same as for any other program in Secondary & Middle Grades or Inclusive Education It was recommended by the Committee that on Page 18, under heading Curriculum: Program Requirements for Concentration, paragraph Teaching Field (18 courses) to replace “Course substitutions are based upon approval of ESOL and Literacy faculty” with wording to the effect “choose 18 hours from the following with adviser consultation”. Harriet Bessette made a motion to accept the second reading contingent upon the above change, Greg Rushton seconded, there was no further discussion and the motion passed. Second Reading: Dr. Buddy Mayo Department of Communication Topic – MA in Integrated Global Communication, New Program Proposal This program is a 36 hour, lock step cohort model that runs from fall to fall. Fall to spring is spent on campus with summer concentrating on the international component. Students may participate in the 8 week study abroad, a practicum or a 2 week study tour designed for working students. They return in the fall to a colloquium designed by the students with a faculty facilitator. There is also a foreign language requirement which is new to campus. Per the first reading the admission requirements have been revised and COM 7720 Service Learning has been eliminated. Nita Paris made a motion to accept the second reading, Maria Kalamas seconded, there was no further discussion and the motion passed. 3. New Business: First Reading: Dr. Donald Amoroso Department of Computer Science and Information Systems: Doctorate of Science for Computing and Information Technology Proposal DSCIT Courses and Syllabi DSCIT 16 Questions The doctoral degree program provides a strong computing foundation, research methods for technology management and technology development, while allowing for specialization including IT management or IT development. It allows students to focus on a career path to include corporate research, product development and higher education. This will be a premium priced program which will require a dissertation and allow for part-time and full-time students. The program was developed with input from advisory consultants from institutions within the USG. Recommendation from the Committee were: (1) remove the outdated “open computer lab” charts on pages 29 & 30, (2) make a bolder statement with regards to the comprehensive exam on pages 16 & 32, (3) add clear guidelines regarding admission requirements and residency and (4) delineate the cost benefits of GTAs. Nita Paris made a motion to accept the first reading contingent upon the recommended changes, Harriet Bessette seconded, there was no further discussion and the motion passed. Dr. Nita Paris Discussion and potential policy change in graduate certificate hours. There are impending state level changes in the certification policies and the requested changes are a proactive move to position KSU to benefit from and lay the groundwork for innovative degree options. Suggested changes to the policy are: (3) replace“program requirements will determine whether the student should apply for degree or non-degree status” with “standards for admission to the Graduate Certificate Program must comply with KSU Graduate College policies and/or those of the college or program hosting the graduate certificate.” (5) replace “the Graduate Program Director will notify the Registrar, in writing, that the student will be awarded the certificate” with “the student must notify the Registrar, in writing, by completing and filing the Graduate Certificate Completion form” (6) insert “college” after “The graduate program” (8) change hours from “12” to “9” (9) change “should” to “may” and delete “(no more than four)” (12) add “Students admitted under this provision MUST meet all admission requirements of the program to which they are applying.” (13) delete in its entirety (14) change hours from “12” to “9” Lisa Johnson made a motion to accept as a first reading, Harriet Bessette seconded, there was no further discussion and the motion passed. Dr. Charles Amlaner (1) He and David Baugher are continuing to work on a graduate program marketing plan which will supplement the existing departmental marketing efforts. The plan will be distributed to the program directors for input. (2) Dr. Amlaner is interested in forming a committee to start work in January on reviewing and revising policies and procedures. (3) He is still waiting to hear word on the budget proposals that were presented at the dean’s council. (4) There was a brief discussion of the distance learning resolution which will go into effect Fall 2010. Tim Blumentritt will present the resolution at the 12/2/09 meeting. Year End Meeting Schedule: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 – First Readings: - new course proposals from the Department of English - proposed changes in the MAT Math Requirements from the departments of Secondary & Middle Grades Education and Mathematics & Science - revised syllabi from the Center for Conflict Management - new course proposal from the Educational Leadership Department Monday, December 14 2009 - Last meeting of the year will be held at 12:30pm in KH 1203 with the Graduate Council immediately following. The meeting was adjourned at 2:05pm. Recorded by Judy Abbott