Tuesday, May 12, 2015-met at 2:30 p.m. in Mabel Cook Conference Room
Graduate Council Minutes (for distribution)
In attendance, Patty Drews, Arley Larson, Nancy Foley, Greg Haddock, Sue Myllakangas
Guests: Carol Spradling, Professor from Department of Computer Science, Math and Information
Management; Kori Hoffman, Student Conduct and Development Coordinator; APLCS Graduate Student
filing the academic integrity petition
1. Patty Drews called the meeting to order at 2:32 p.m. and introductions were made.
2. Arley Larson called a motion to approve the April 2015 minutes, Nancy Foley seconded the
motion and minutes were approved with a vote of 4-yes, 0-no.
3. Academic Integrity Petition-Dr. Na Li charged APLCS Graduate Student with Academic Dishonesty on
April 28, 2015. After appealing the charge within the Department, APLCS Graduate Student submitted
his petition to the Graduate Council for consideration.
Dr. Carol Spradling represented Dr. Li who is currently in China. She gave a hand out provided by Dr. Li
in addition to the Academic Integrity in Computer Science/Information Systems Department and
consent form that all students in the M.S. in Applied Computer Science program are required to sign
(see attached). Dr. Spradling explained in detail the process in which the Academic Dishonesty
Committee reviewed the case and upheld the charge (see attached).
After some questions by the Council, APLCS Graduate Student was asked to present his side of the
incident.
APLCS Graduate Student provided an explanation of the activity that was described in the charge. The
Council asked clarifying questions of APLCS Graduate Student.
The Council had an opportunity to clarify any of the material of Dr. Spradling and APLCS Graduate
Student.
APLCS Graduate Student, Kori Hoffman and Carol Spradling were dismissed and the Council began their
discussion.
Material was reviewed and after a lengthy discussion, Arley Larson made a motion to deny the appeal
and was seconded by Nancy Foley. The appeal was denied with a vote of 4-yes, 0-no.
4.
Proposal #115-34-01, Dr. Kim Casey. This proposal creates the B.S. in Comprehensive Major in
Criminology and Criminal Justice with emphases in the Adult System, Juvenile System, and
Diversity. Of special interest is the creation of HIST 33-545, History of Terrorism. Arley Larson
made a motion to approved and was seconded by Nancy Foley, motion was approved with a vote of 4yes, 0-no.
New Adjunct Faculty-action needed
5. Dr. Jeremy Fox, 61-559, Summer 2015
Dr. Fox earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Western Michigan University with an
emphasis in music and piano. He then went on to earn his Masters in Music from the
University of Miami with an emphasis in Studio Jazz Writing. Dr. Fox then earned his Doctorate
of Musical Arts from the University of Miami with an emphasis in Jazz Composition. He has
earned a total of 96 graduate hours. Jeremy has worked as a freelance music clinician and is a
Grammy nominated composer/arranger. Dr. Fox is currently Artists-in-Residence at
Southwestern Community college and Adjunct Faculty at Miami-Dade College. His resume and
transcripts are on file in the Graduate Office. Nancy Foley made a motion to approve and was
seconded by Dr. Arley Larson. Motion passed with a vote of 4-yes, 0-no.
Returning Adjunct Faculty-action needed
6. Dr. Linda Gray-Smith, 61-721, Spring 2016.
This course is being offered at the Kansas City Outreach Center. Dr. Smith is currently serving
as Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at Independence School District and has
been approved to teach School Finance for Principals, 61-610 and Methods of Educational
research/Research Paper. The department supports this recommendation with a vote of 17yes and 0-no out of 21. Her resume and transcripts are on file in the Graduate Office. Nancy
made a motion to approve this adjunct faculty and was seconded by Sue Myllakangas. The motion
passed with a vote of 4-yes, 0-no.
7. Donella Sherry-61-553, Summer 2015
Donella received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education/Math Education (7-9) and
Master of Science in Education Instructional Technology from Northwest Missouri State
University. She has completed 56 graduate credit hours. She has trainings in DESE
Mathematics Professional Learning Series, Core Academic Standards for Mathematics, DESE
and CTB/McGraw-Hill trainings on test item development and MAP scoring, MAP Training
Materials Review Math Model Curriculum Committee, Missouri Math Academy, Regional Math
Contest PRISM- Promoting Reasoning in Science and Math Program, Complexities of
Measurement, Kagan Cooperative Learning Institute Leadership Academy, and Curriculum
Mapping. Currently she serves as the Math and Technology Instructional Specialist with the
Northwest Regional Professional Development Center. Previously, she has served as an
Instructional Technology Teacher (k-7) at the Chiang Mai International School, a math and
science instructor (grades5-6) at South Nodaway Elementary, and an elementary classroom
teacher (grade 4) at South Nodaway Elementary. Vita and transcripts are on file in the
Graduate Office. Nancy made a motion to approve this adjunct faculty and was seconded by Sue
Myllakangas. The motion passed with a vote of 4-yes, 0-no.
Adjunct Faculty-Information only
8. Kristy Bishop, 61-659, Summer 2015
Dr. Bishop earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri Kansas
City in psychology with a minor in sociology. She earned her Masters from Avila University in
Psychology. Dr. Bishop then earned her Doctorate from the University of Kansas in Teaching
and Leadership. Dr. Bishop currently works as the Director of Institutional Research and
Assessment, Education Instructor, and a First Year Experience Instructor at Metropolitan
Community College. Dr. Bishop has a total of 144 graduate hours. Dr. Bishops resume and
transcripts are on file in the Graduate Office.
9. Lori Colvin, 61-550, Summer 2015
Lori has her M.S.Ed at Northwest Missouri State University (54 hours) in
Curriculum/Instruction-Elementary and her B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education from the
University of Missouri-Columbia. She has obtained 6 hours from Baker University. Lori has a
total of 60 graduate credit hours. Currently she serves as Project Assistant for Professional
Learning Communities with the Northwest regional Professional Development Center. Lori had
served as a classroom teacher (31 1/2 years), as a Missouri Select Teachers as Regional
Resources (STARR), and Professional Learning Communities Resource Specialist from UMKC.
She has completed training in 6+1 Writing Trait Instructor Training, 4 Block Literacy program,
Brain Research, Presentation Skills, Cooperative Learning, Professional Learning Communities,
and Experiential Learning. Vita and transcripts are on file in the Graduate Office.
10. Dr. Jennee Gregory, 61-549 and 61-559, Summer 2015
Jennee earned her Bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University in Elementary
Education and Middle School- Junior high School Education with a minor in Mathematics
Education. She also earned her Master’s from Northwest Missouri State University in
Administration and Supervision in Elementary. She has also earned her Ed. D. in State wide
Cooperative in Education Leadership from the University of Missouri. Jennee has had
experience working as an education consultant, elementary teacher, coordinator for Parents
as Teachers, elementary school principal. She currently works with Northwest RPDC as a
facilitator. Transcripts are on file in the Graduate Office.
11. Jane Jackson, 61-550 and 62-563, Summer 2015
Jane earned her M.S.Ed. In Learning Disabilities: Elementary in August 1994 from Northwest
Missouri State University with 36 graduate hours. Additionally, she has completed 25 graduate
hours from Northwest, 5 from Southwest Missouri State University, and 3 graduate hours
from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. She has a total of 69 graduate hours. She has
successfully completed the Rural Kids Reading Program and is a trainer with that program.
Additional trainings include Pathways to Reading, LETRS, How to be an Effective Literacy
Coach, Differentiated Instruction, 6+ 1 Writing Trainer, and Special Education Practices. Jane is
currently serving as the Project Assistant for Instruction and Special Education with the
Northwest Regional. Vita and transcripts are on file in the Graduate Office.
12. Rumpf, Cindy, 61-550 and 61-556, Summer 2015
Cindy received her Bachelor of Science in Education Physical Education/Health degree from
Missouri Western State College. She obtained her Master of Science in Education: Educational
Leadership - Elementary and Educational Specialist in Superintendence from Northwest Missouri
State University. She has a total of 82 graduate credit hours. Cindy has completed trainings in
Rigorous Curriculum Design with Connie Kamm, formative and summative assessment writing
with Ainsley Rose, prioritizing standards at PLC conference with Ainsworth, DuFour, and Reeves.
She has also served on a panel of experts in curriculum evaluation with DES E. Currently, she
works with the Northwest Regional Professional Development Center. Previously, she served as
a superintendent, assistant superintendent in charge of curriculum, instruction and assessment
development, chairperson of the south Central Curriculum Administrator's Association,
facilitator of MoLEAD, and MAP Senor Leader. Vita and transcripts are on file in the Graduate
Office. Vita and transcripts are on file in the Graduate Office.
13. Struthers, Lauren, 61-559, Summer 2015
Lauren earned her Bachelor's Degree in Special Education from the University of
Missouri with an emphasis in behavior disorders and emotionally disturbed. She earned her
Master's in Education from Northwest Missouri State University in Special Education with
emphasis in Learning Disabilities. Lauren has 61 hours of graduate work on file at Northwest
Missouri State University. Lauren also has training in standards based IEPS, transition and
dropout prevention, understanding poverty, love and logic, leadership academy, curriculum
development, and special education IDEA politics and procedures. Lauren worked for 17 years
as a special education teacher with an emphasis in behavior disorders and learning disabilities
and 16 years as a special education process consultant/ coordinator. Lauren Currently works
with Northwest Regional Professional Development Center as an Improvement Project
Assistant. Transcripts are on file in the Graduate Office
14. Wilmes, Patty, 62-555/61-551/61-559, Summer 2015
Patty has received two Bachelor of Science degrees and a Master of Science in
Education degree from Northwest Missouri State University. Her first Bachelor degree was in
Sociology with a minor in Psychology. The second degree was Bachelor of Science in Education
Elementary Education. Her Master of Science in Education degree was in Reading and Language
Arts. She has completed a total of 73 graduate credit hours all through Northwest Missouri State
University. Patty has training in 4 Block Literacy, Assessment in Learning, Cognitive Coaching,
Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading & Spelling, Cooperative Learning, Instructional
Practices Inventory, Adult Learning, Successful Meetings, Love & Logic, Differentiated Strategies,
Six Trait Writing, Ruby Payne Poverty, Response to Intervention, MAP Senior Leader for
Communication Arts and was STARR Teacher from 1998-2000. She currently serves as Project
Consultant for Curriculum & Instruction with the Northwest Regional Professional Development
Center (NWRPDC). Previously, Patty has served as Reading & Writing Consultant with NWRPDC,
Elementary Teacher at North Nodaway, MAP District Senior Leader, and Regional Team Leader
for Item Writing for Communication Arts MAP, District Professional Development Committee
Member, Adult Basic Education Instructor, and Area Vocational School Summer Tutor. Vita and
transcripts are on file in the Graduate Office.