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The
regular meeting of the Graduate Council was held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 26, 2002 in the Forum Room of the Ferguson Center.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
- Dr.
Natalie Adams, Dr. Martin G. Bakker,
- Dr. Sharon E. Beatty, Dr. Barbara Fischer,
- Dr.
Laura G. Klinger, Dr. Richard G. Lomax,
- Dr.
Michael D. Murphy, Dr. Martha J. Powell,
- Dr.
Eric E. Roden, Dr. Nancy J. Rubin,
- Dr.
Edward J. Schnee, Dr. Forrest R. Scogin,
- Dr.
B. Joyce Stallworth, Dr. Marietta P. Stanton,
- Dr.
Stephen J. Thoma, Dr. Pieter B. Visscher,
- Dr.
Harold M. Weber, Dr. John M. Wiest,
- Dr.
S. Allen Wilcoxon, Dr. Elizabeth K. Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
- Dr.
Bruce E. Barrett, Dr. David W. Cordes,
- Dr.
Timothy A. Haskew, Dr. Marsha L. Houston,
- Dr.
D. Jeff Jackson, Dr. Jordan I. Kosberg,
- Dr.
Sharon O’Dair, Dr. Yorgo Pasadeos,
- Dr.
David R. Roskos-Ewoldsen
EX-OFFICIO
MEMBERS PRESENT:
- Dr. Ronald Rogers,
- Dr. Tavan T. Trent
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT:
Ms. Antonia S. Mead
GRADUATE SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES PRESENT:
- Dr.
Pat Harrison, Associate Dean,
- Dr. John F. Schmitt, Associate Dean,
- Ms.
Louise Labosier, Admissions Officer
Dean Rogers
opened the meeting by asking if there were corrections to the September 24, 2002
Graduate Council minutes. No corrections were noted and the minutes were
approved as written.
Dean Rogers
called for the reports from various committees.
I.
Reports from Graduate Council Committees
A.
Program and Degree Requirements
Dr. Steve Thoma, Chairman of
the Program and Degree Requirements Committee, introduced a draft of a proposal
for making the option of article- style dissertations available to departments.
Recognizing the need for such an option, the Graduate School developed the
proposal after reviewing similar dissertation provisions at comparable
institutions. Discussion revolved around authorship, both intellectual and
written, multiple authorships, and the time period during which the articles
should be produced. Individual departments will notify the Program and Degree
Requirements Committee if they choose to offer this option to doctoral students.
A motion to accept the proposal as written was made and seconded. The motion
passed.
Dr. Thoma reported that the
committee, in conjunction with the Office of Institutional Research and
Assessment, would be soliciting information from departments regarding a
possible graduate student exit survey. Faculty suggestions or concerns should be
directed to department chairpersons.
II.
Dr. Catherine Prince, Counseling Center
In response to the concerns of faculty members regarding the occasional need to
find emotional health services for students, Dr. Rogers invited Dr. Catherine
Prince of the Counseling Center to address the Graduate Council.
Dr. Prince discussed the counseling services and outreach programs
offered by the Counseling Center to students, faculty and staff.
III.
Reports from the Dean’s Office and Academic Affairs
Dr. Taven
Trent reported that the Reallocation Task Force has met frequently this fall.
Priorities are being determined and at this time no program closures have been
discussed.
IV.
Reports from Standing University Committees
There were no
reports.
V.
Old Business
There was no old business to be
discussed.
VI.
New Business
No new business was introduced.
Dr. Rogers adjourned the
meeting at 3:40 p.m.
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