Graduate Council Minutes
The University of Southern Mississippi
April 28, 2014
The Graduate Council met at 3:00 p.m. on April 28, 2014, in McCain Library, Room 203 with
Dr. Bonnie Nicholson, Chair of the Graduate Council, presiding.
The following voting members were present: Dr. Janie Butts, Ms. Robin Carr, Dr. Dana Fennell,
Dr. Monika Gehlawat, Dr. Faquing Huang, Dr. Jerome Kolbo, Dr. James Lambers, Dr. Bonnie
Nicholson, Dr. Ras Pandey, Dr. Douglas Rust, Dr. Jake Schaefer, Dr. Kyna Shelley and Dr. Mike
Wittmann.
The following voting members were represented by proxies to constitute a quorum: Dr. Janie
Butts for Dr. Cynthia Chatham, Dr. Jerome Kolbo for Dr. Scott Piland, Dr. Mike Wittmann for
Dr. Bret Becton, Dr. Ravic Ringlaben for Dr. Hollie Filce, and Dr. Ken Swope for Dr. Kyle
Zelner.
The following non-voting members were present: Dr. Jeannie Gillespie for Dr. Steven Moser,
Dr. Diane Fisher for Dr. Ann Blackwell, Dr. Bill Powell, Dr. Maureen Ryan, and Dr. Chris
Winstead for Dr. Patricia Biesiot.
The following guests were present: Dr. Patsy Anderson, Ms. Desira Bailey, Ms. Carolyn
Cawthon, Dr. Melanie Gilmore, Dr. Grant Harley, Ms. Kathryn Lowery, Ms. Dawn Porter and
Dr. Teresa Welsh.
1.0
Call to Order
Dr. Nicholson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2.0
Adoption of Agenda
Dr. Nicholson presented the agenda for approval. Dr. Ringlaben moved and Ms. Carr
seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed.
3.0
Approval of Minutes
Dr. Nicholson presented the March 24, 2014 minutes for approval. Dr. Rust moved and
Dr. Lambers seconded a motion to approve the March 24, 2014 minutes. The motion
passed.
4.0
Course and Program Proposals
4.1
College of Arts & Letters – No Business
4.2
College of Business
Master of Business Administration
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to modify MBA 610, MBA 620, MBA 650
and MBA 660. Dr. Rust moved and Dr. Ringlaben seconded a motion to
accept these courses as a group. The motion passed. Dr. Lambers moved and
Dr. Swope seconded a motion to approve the modifications of MBA 610,
MBA 620, MBA 650 and MBA 660. The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to modify the MBA program. Dr. Ringlaben
moved and Ms. Carr seconded a motion to approve the modification of the MBA
program. The motion passed.
4.3
College of Education and Psychology
School of Library and Information Science
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add LIS 645. Dr. Ringlaben moved and
Dr. Wittmann seconded a motion to approve the addition of LIS 645. The motion
passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add LIS 652. Dr. Lambers moved and
Dr. Ringlaben seconded a motion to approve the addition of LIS 652. The motion
passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to modify LIS 667. Dr. Lambers moved and
Dr. Ringlaben seconded a motion to approve the modification of LIS 667.
The motion passed.
Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education
Dr. Nicholson informed Council of the department’s request to modify the plan
codes for MAT (Biology, English, Math, Physics, Chemistry Social Studies,
Speech and Business) to SECEDARMAT Secondary Education (Alternate Route)
MAT.
4.4
College of Health
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Dr. Nicholson informed Council of the department’s request to modify the
prerequisites and corequisites for MLS 502, MLS 502L, MLS 504, MLS 504L,
MLS 506, MLS 506l, and MLS 515.
School of Social Work
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to modify SWK 626, SWK 627, SWK 641,
and SWK 642. Dr. Wittman moved and Dr. Kolbo seconded a motion to approve
the modifications of SWK 626, SWK 627, SWK 641, and SWK 642.
The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to modify SWK 659, SWK 661, and
SWK 662. Dr. Wittman moved and Dr. Lambers seconded a motion to approve
the modifications of SWK 659, SWK 661,and SWK 662. The motion passed.
4.5
College of Nursing
Department of Systems Leadership and Health Outcomes
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add NSG 854. Dr. Butts moved and
Dr. Lambers seconded a motion to approve the addition of NSG 854.
The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add NSG 854L. Dr. Wittmann moved and
Dr. Ringlaben seconded a motion to approve the addition of NSG 854L.
The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add a new program in Nursing (BSN-DNP
Leadership in Nursing). Dr. Butts moved and Dr. Lambers seconded a motion to
approve the addition of a new program in Nursing (BSN-DNP Leadership in
Nursing). The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request the request to suspend the Nursing
(Nurse Executive) MSN program. Dr. Butts moved and Dr. Lambers seconded a
motion to approve the suspension of the Nursing (Nurse Executive) MSN
program. The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request the request to suspend the Nursing
Executive certificate program. Dr. Butts moved and Ms. Carr seconded a
motion to approve the suspension of the Nursing Executive certificate program.
The motion passed.
Department of Advanced Practice
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to untable the modifications of the plans of
study for the RN-MSN (PMHNP), RN-MSN (FNP), and RN-MSN (AGNP)
programs. Dr. Ringlaben moved and Dr. Kolbo seconded a motion to
untable the modifications of the plans of study for the RN-MSN (PMHNP),
RN-MSN (FNP), and RN-MSN (AGNP) programs. The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson informed Council the department wishes to withdraw these
proposals for consideration.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add a new emphasis area (RN-MSN
Family Nurse Practitioner) MSN. Dr. Wittmann moved and Ms. Carr seconded a
motion to approve the addition of a new emphasis area (RN-MSN Family Nurse
Practitioner) MSN. The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add a new emphasis area (RN-MSN
Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) MSN. Dr. Butts moved
and Dr. Lambers seconded a motion to approve the addition of a new emphasis
area (RN-MSN Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner) MSN.
The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add a new emphasis area (RN-MSN
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) MSN. Dr. Lambers moved
and Dr. Gelhawat seconded a motion to approve the addition of a new emphasis
area (RN-MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) MSN.
The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add NSG 637. Dr. Lambers moved and
Dr. Ringlaben seconded a motion to approve the addition of NSG 637.
The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add NSG 637L. Dr. Butts moved and
Dr. Lambers seconded a motion to approve the addition of NSG 637L.
The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add a certificate program in Family
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Schaefer moved and
Dr. Lambers seconded a motion to approve the addition of a certificate program
in Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The motion passed.
4.6
College of Science and Technology
Department of Marine Science
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to modify the admission criteria for the
Hydrographic Science Master’s Degree and the Ph.D. in Marine Science. Dr.
Lambers moved and Ms. Carr seconded a motion to approve the modification of
the admission criteria for the Hydrographic Science Master’s Degree and the
Ph.D. in Marine Science. The motion passed.
Department of Geography and Geology
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to add GHY 523. Dr. Lambers moved and
Dr. Wittmann seconded a motion to approve the addition of GHY 523.
The motion passed.
Dr. Nicholson presented the request to modify the requirements for the
Geographic Information Technology (GIT) certificate program. Dr. Lambers
moved and Dr. Wittmann seconded a motion to approve the modification of
the requirements for the Geographic Information Technology (GIT) certificate
program. The motion passed.
5.0
Officers Report
5.1 Chair – Dr. Bonnie Nicholson
Dr. Nicholson reported the Resolution for Dr. Siltanen has been framed and
presented to Dr. Ryan and the Graduate School. Special thanks to Dr. Easterling
and the Provost’s office for printing and framing of the resolution. A second
framed copy was delivered to Dr. Hosman. She also reported there has been no
word on the proposal to rename the McCain Conference room. Dr. Nicholson
encouraged Council members to actively participate in the Strategic Planning
Committee Process. Survey to be distributed soon and due May 23. Dr. Nicholson
is to remain on Strategic Planning Committee pending re-election to the Council,
otherwise a new member will not nominated to serve.
5.2
Chair Elect – Dr. James Lambers
No report.
5.3
Corresponding Secretary – Dr. Bonnie Nicholson
No report.
5.4
Parliamentarian – Dr. Bonnie Nicholson
No report.
6.0
Standing Committee Reports
6.1
Bylaws Committee – Dr. Mike Wittmann
No report.
6.2
Credentials Committee – Dr. Monika Gehlawat
Dr. Nicholson submitted the Credentials reports for April 2014 for approval.
The reports were approved. (see attached). Dr. Gehlawat reported the Council
agreed to allow department chairs to send late applications for credentials review
up to the June 13 deadline. These applications will be reviewed by those members
of the credentials committee who are on campus in the summer and will be
approved by the Dean of the Graduate School. In lieu of the Graduate Council's
vote, the Dean's approval of the credentials report will suffice until the Council
reconvenes in September.
The Council will not approve any candidate who is ABD until proof of degree has
been provided by the department chair.
7.0
6.3
Election Committee – Ms. Robin Carr
Ms. Carr reported the Elections Committee is currently holding graduate
elections. Results will be given in the next report.
6.4
Policies and Procedures Committee – Dr. James Lambers
Dr. Lambers reported the council approved a change to the registration
requirements for GTAs. The new policy, subsequently approved by the Provost,
is that GTAs must register for a minimum of 9 credit hours of graduate-level
coursework during fall and spring, and may register for up to 4 additional credit
hours which may be undergraduate or graduate level.
An update of a proposed policy change was given regarding a waiver of the
standardized test requirement for applicants who already have master's degrees,
but was not voted on due to concerns over the language in the proposal. This
issue was tabled for further discussion in Fall 2014.
6.5
Program Review Committee – Dr. Janie Butts
No report.
Liaisons to University Committees
7.1
Assessment Committee- Dr. James Lambers
No report.
7.2
E-Learning Committee- Dr. James Lambers
No report.
7.3
Teaching Evaluation Committee – Dr. Bonnie Nicholson
No report.
8.0
New Business
No new business.
9.0
Announcements
10.0
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2014 at 3:00.
The deadline for submitting materials to the Graduate School for the Agenda is Thursday,
April 17, 2014.
___________________________
Greg Pierce, Recording Secretary
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Dr. Bonnie Nicholson, Chair
GRADUATE MINUTES COURSE/PROGRAM/POLICY SUMMARY
April 28, 2014
College of Business
Master of Business Administration
Modify:
MBA 610
Analytical Decision Making.
Face to face format.
To:
MBA 610
Analytical Decision Making.
Face to face and online correspondence format.
Effective spring 2015.
Modify:
MBA 620
Global Economy.
Face to face format.
To:
MBA 620
Global Economy.
Face to face and online correspondence format.
Effective spring 2015.
Modify:
MBA 650
Global Business Systems.
Face to face format.
To:
MBA 650
Global Business Systems.
Face to face and online correspondence format.
Effective spring 2015.
Modify:
MBA 660
Global Business Strategy.
Face to face format.
To:
MBA 660
Global Business Strategy.
Face to face and online correspondence format.
Effective spring 2015.
Modify:
MBA program.
Face to face and online correspondence format. Effective fall 2014.
College of Education and Psychology
School of Library and Information Science
Add:
LIS 645
Digital Libraries.
3 hours. Effective fall 2015.
Add:
LIS 652
Metadata
3 hours. Effective spring 2015.
Modify:
LIS 667
Bibliography of Science and Technology.
Face to face format.
To:
LIS 667
Health Informatics.
Course description and Face to face and online
correspondence format. Effective spring 2015.
College of Health
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Modify:
MLS 502
Clinical Bacteriology I.
To:
MLS 502
Clinical Bacteriology I.
Course description. Effective summer 2014.
Modify:
MLS 502L
Clinical Bacteriology I Laboratory.
To:
MLS 502L
Clinical Bacteriology I Laboratory.
Course description. Effective summer 2014.
Modify:
MLS 504
Clinical Chemistry I.
To:
MLS 504
Clinical Chemistry I.
Course description. Effective summer 2014.
Modify:
MLS 504L
Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory.
To:
MLS 504L
Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory.
Course description. Effective summer 2014.
Modify:
MLS 506
Fundamentals of Hematology.
To:
MLS 506
Fundamentals of Hematology.
Course description. Effective summer 2014.
Modify:
MLS 506L
Fundamentals of Hematology Laboratory.
To:
MLS 506L
Fundamentals of Hematology Laboratory.
Course description. Effective summer 2014.
Modify:
MLS 515
Introduction to Clinical Immunology.
To:
MLS 515
Introduction to Clinical Immunology.
Course description. Effective summer 2014.
School of Social Work
Modify:
SWK 626
Social Work Part-Time Field Education I.
Pass/Fail grading basis.
To:
SWK 626
Social Work Part-Time Field Education I.
A-F grading basis. Effective fall 2014.
Modify:
SWK 627
Social Work Part-Time Field Education II.
Pass/Fail grading basis.
To:
SWK 627
Social Work Part-Time Field Education II.
A-F grading basis. Effective fall 2014.
Modify:
SWK 641
Social Work Part-Time Field Education III.
Pass/Fail grading basis.
To:
SWK 641
Social Work Part-Time Field Education III.
A-F grading basis. Effective fall 2014.
Modify:
SWK 642
Social Work Part-Time Field Education IV.
Pass/Fail grading basis.
To:
SWK 642
Social Work Part-Time Field Education IV.
A-F grading basis. Effective fall 2014.
Modify:
SWK 659
Social Work Full-Time Field Education I.
Pass/Fail grading basis.
To:
SWK 659
Social Work Full-Time Field Education I.
A-F grading basis. Effective fall 2014.
Modify:
SWK 661
Social Work Full-Time Field Education II.
Pass/Fail grading basis.
To:
SWK 661
Social Work Full-Time Field Education II.
A-F grading basis. Effective fall 2014.
Modify:
SWK 662
Social Work Full-Time Field Education III.
Pass/Fail grading basis.
To:
SWK 662
Social Work Full-Time Field Education III.
A-F grading basis. Effective fall 2014.
College of Nursing
Department of Systems Leadership and Health Outcomes
Add:
NSG 854
Health Care Law and Human Resources.
3 hours. Effective fall 2015.
Add:
NSG 854L
Leadership in Nursing Practicum.
4 hours. Effective fall 2015.
Add:
Nursing (BSN-DNP Leadership in Nursing) DNP emphasis area.
(See plan of study attached). Effective fall 2015.
Modify:
Suspend admission to the Nursing (Nurse Executive) MSN program.
Effective fall 2014.
Modify:
Suspend admission to the Nursing Executive Certificate program.
Effective fall 2014.
Department of Advanced Practice
Add:
Plan of Study for RN-MSN program (PMHNP) emphasis in Psychiatric
Nurse Practitioner. (See attached). Effective fall 2014.
Add:
Plan of Study for RN-MSN program (FNP) emphasis in Family Nurse
Practitioner. (See attached). Effective fall 2014.
Add:
Plan of Study for RN-MSN program (AGNP) emphasis in Gerontological
Nurse Practitioner. (See attached). Effective fall 2014.
Modify:
MSN in Nursing with emphasis in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.
Reduce the total credit hours from 48 to 47; Add NSG 615 and NSG 803;
Remove NSG 602, NSG 648, NSG 648L. Effective fall 2014.
Add:
NSG 637
FPMHNP Diagnosis & Management of Children.
3 hours. Effective spring 2016.
Add:
NSG 637L
FMHNP Practicum with Children.
6 hours. Effective spring 2016.
Add:
Graduate certificate in Nursing with emphasis in Family Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. (See attached). Effective spring 2016.
College of Science and Technology
Department of Marine Science
Modify:
Admission criteria for the MS in Hydrographic Science.
Change the minimum internet TOEFL score to 80 and the
minimum IELTS score to 6.5 for applicants whose native language
is not English. Effective fall 2014.
Department of Geography and Geology
Add:
GHY 523
Tree Rings and Environmental Change.
3 hours. Effective fall 2014.
Modify:
Program requirements for the Geographic Information Technology (GIT)
Certificate.
Students are required to complete (1) a minimum of 16 credit hours from
GHY 510, GHY 511, GHY 512, GHY 517, GHY 518, GHY 567,
GHY 568 and GHY 569 (and their accompanying laboratory sections),
and (2) a directed individual project for one credit hour of GHY 694,
all with grades of B or better.
DATE: April 28, 2014
TO: Graduate Council
FM: Graduate Credentials Committee
RE: Graduate Faculty Recommendations
Name
Department
Recommendation Status
Associate Level 1
Associate Level 2
Dorgan, Kelly M
Miller, Lance J.
Speed, Nancy M.
Scheer, Charles L.
Geier, Brett A.
Lyn, Heidi
Stricklin, Kelley
Credentials Committee Chair
Respectfully submitted,
Associate Level 3
Coastal Sciences
Psychology
Human Performance & Recreation
Regular Level 1
A3
A3
A3
Regular Level 2
Criminal Justice
R2
Regular Level 3
Ed. Leadership & School Counseling
Psychology
Curriculum, Instruction & Special Ed.
R3
R3
R3
DATE: April 28, 2014 (3 & 5 Year Review)
TO: Graduate Council
FM: Graduate Credentials Committee
RE: Graduate Faculty Recommendations
Name
Department
Recommendation Status
Shuler, Kristrina A.
Swann, Anna A.
Associate Level 1
Anthropology & Sociology
Medical Laboratory Sci.
A1
A1
Duvernell, David D.
Zaninelli, Luigi
Associate Level 2
Biological Sciences
Music
A2
A2
Associate Level 3
Science & Math Education
Systems Leadership & Health Outcomes
Biological Sciences
Music
Ed. Leadership & School Counseling
A3
A3
A3
A3
A3
Hendry, Sheila R.
Northington, LaDonna
Passoney, George F.
Ruggiero-Mezzadri, Susan
Ward, Michael E.
Regular Level 1
Hayden, Bridget
Horton, Murell
Hughes, K.E. Skip II
Miles, Christopher J.
Andersn, Patsy
Arnau, Randolph C.
Barry, Christopher T.
Barry, Tammy D.
Bell, Anthony J.
Briston, Douglas
Elasri, Mohamed O.
Follett, Westley
Gould, Trenton E.
Green, Bradley A.
Halverson, Kristy L. Daniel
Heitmuller, Franklin T.
Johnson, Sherita L.
Jordan, Sara S.
Jung, Eura
Kyle, Maryann
Lee, David E.
Lucas, Heidi A.
Mandracchia, Jon
Masterson, Douglas S.
Miao, Wujian
Murali, Beddhu
Nicholson, Bonnie C.
Nugent, Katherine E.
Nuwer, Deanne S.
Raber, George T.
Rangachari, Vijay
Reese, Carl A. "Andy"
Schaefer, Jacob F. "Jake"
Tyler, Pamela
Venette, Steven J.
Watson, Sheree L.
Credentials Committee Chair
Respectfully submitted,
Regular Level 2
Anthropology & Sociology
Theatre
School of Accountancy
Foreign Languages & Literatures
R2
R2
R2
R2
Regular Level 3
Systems Leadership & Health Outcomes
Psychology
Psychology
Psychology
Chemistry & Biochemistry
History
Biological Sciences
History
Human Performance & Recreation
Psychology
Biological Sciences
Geography & Geology
English
Psychology
Communication Studies
Music
Educational Leadership & School Counseling
Music
Psychology
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Computing
Psychology
Systems Leadership & Health Outcomes
History
Geography & Geology
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Geography & Geology
Biological Sciences
History
Communication Studies
Psychology
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3
R3