MINUTES OF THE FOURTEENTH MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 1994
Graduate Council Room 1:00-3:00 November 2, 1994 Members of the Council with Retirement Dates: Norman J. Doorenbos (Chair), Mike Lisano (Vice Chair), Curtis Bird (August 1997), Donna J. Bohanan (August 1996), Januela Burt (Absent) (Student 1994-1995), Terry A. Byrd (August 1997), Malcolm A. Cutchins (August 1995), Craig Darch (August 1995), Jack DeRuiter (August 1995), Roland R. Dute (August 1996), Sandra M. Forsythe (August 1996), Dean H. Gjerstad (Absent) (August 1996), Georg Hetzer (August 1996), Robert S. Montjoy (August 1995), Edwin T. Moran (Absent) (August 1997), Randolph B. Pipes (August 1996), P.K. Raju (Absent) (August 1997), Sadik Tuzun (August 1997), Rebecca H. Roden (Secretary). 1. Discussion of Graduate School Quality Improvement Study. Dr. Bettye Burkhalter, Assistant Provost, met with the Council to discuss the Quality Improvement Study of the Graduate School, which took place from March to October of this year. The team's final recommendations were presented to President Muse and Provost Parks at a meeting of the entire team with them and academic deans on October 11. At today's meeting, Dr. Burkhalter emphasized Phase II-- Implementation, Assessment, and Quality Improvement Process, which began October 12. One area of focus during Phase II will be automation of the Graduate School. Another meeting will be scheduled in October 1995 to assess the results. Dr. John Pritchett, Zoology and Wildlife Science, was appointed by Dean Doorenbos to represent the Graduate School on the University Quality Improvement Council and will serve as liaison for the Graduate School with the Provost Office. Graduate Faculty Council representation during Phase II to work with the Graduate School Assessment and Implementation Quality Improvement Team are Dr. Donna Bohanan, Dr. Robert Montjoy, Dr. Hardin Rahe, and Ms. Donna Davis, student. Dean Doorenbos requested this team, Mrs. Roden, and Ms. Freisleben jointly to review the graduation clearance process with goals of simplifying and making it more efficient. Further, he requested the team to begin reviewing all Graduate School policies in the Graduate School Policies and Procedures Manual and to advise the Graduate Council on which ones should be reconsidered. The final recommendations of the Quality Improvement Team were attached to the Graduate Council Minutes October 19, 1994. All academic deans received a copy of the entire report and copies also may be read in the Graduate School office. Dr. Lisano stated that the Committee on Policies and Procedures probably will be making recommendations to the Council for policy changes in keeping with the automation of the application process. 2. Approval of Minutes. The minutes for the meeting of October 19, 1994, were approved as distributed. One Council member stated that it is his opinion that the Graduate Quality Improvement Team's recommendations that were included in the Dean's report of the October 19 minutes should include faculty as well as students in the recommendation on page 5 concerning graduate student parking. 3. Discussion of Graduate School Quality Improvement Team's Recommendations. Dean Doorenbos discussed each of the final recommendations made to the President and the Provost by the Graduate School Quality Improvement Team. These recommendations were listed in the Dean's Report in the Graduate Council Minutes for October 19, 1994. 4. Establishment of Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter. Dean Doorenbos announced the establishment of Kappa Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Lambda honorary fraternity for graduate students at Auburn University. Students are selected on the basis of leadership and academic achievement. A minimum 3.5 grade- point average is required. The first members of Kappa Chapter were inducted on November 2, and the Graduate School is a sponsor. 5. President's Retreat Report. Dean Doorenbos announced that the report of President Muse's retreat is available on GOPHER. Rebecca H. Roden Secretary IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER November 11 Thesis/Dissertation Workshop, 1:00 p.m., Hargis Hall November 15 Deadline for requests for Reappointment to Graduate Faculty November 16 Graduate Council Meeting, 1:00 p.m., Hargis Hall November 23-27 Thanksgiving Holidays November 30 Graduate Council Meeting, 1:00 p.m., Hargis Hall Dean's Report In response to recommendations of the Graduate School Quality Improvement Team, the Graduate School is moving as rapidly as possible to electronic communication. Graduate Council minutes and reports, effective immediately, are being placed on GOPHER, and are not being distributed by hard copy. To the extent possible, written communications should be sent to the Graduate School by E-MAIL. The Graduate School address is AUGRADS@MAIL.AUBURN.EDU. Communications to this address will be responded to promptly. The address may be used on either SYSM or Mallard systems. On the Mallard System this address is being identified as the HOTLINE where individuals can send questions or requests and receive a prompt reply from the Graduate School. One of the following addresses may be used when it is necessary to communicate with a particular person: DOORENJ - Norman J. Doorenbos LISANME - Mike Lisano RODENRH - Rebecca Roden HATCHLB - Linda Hatchett FREISSC - Shirley Freisleben JACKSRL - Rosa Jackson TRENDIZ - Ilga Trend CHADWRD - Robin Chadwick TREADSL - Sandi Treadwell FORDSHI - Shirley Ford TYSONDC - Donna Tyson TANNESD - Susan Tanner I wish to request that each Graduate Faculty member apply for a SYSM E-MAIL address, if you do not have one, to facilitate listing you in our working directory and communicating with you. It is a goal that one or more Graduate School forms, including Plans of Study, will be available and may be completed electronically by January 1, 1995. Two additional networking resources for the Graduate School have been established on Mallard: 1. auburn.grad.school - It is an electronic newsletter for graduate students, faculty, and staff which will carry information of interest to those involved in graduate education. 2. auburn.grad - It is the newsgroup established mid-September and is open to postings from anyone. We have been using this newsgroup to post information on fellowships, Graduate School policies and deadlines, and other pertinent announcements. Many students have posted their comments and there are dialogues about issues concerning graduate students. Other campus departments and student organizations have posted information on this newsgroup also. This newsgroup provides an open forum for students, faculty, and staff. The following have been approved as Associate Members of the Graduate Faculty: Dr. Willis E. Hames, Department of Geology Dr. Chhorn Lin, (USDA Tropical Aquaculture Research Unit, Kaneohe, Hawaii), Affiliate associate member, Department of Fisheries and Allied Aquacultures Dr. Harriet Nembhard, Department of Industrial Engineering Dr. David W. Pittman, Department of Civil Engineering Norman J. Doorenbos Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School MINUTES OF THE FIFTEENTH MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 1994
Graduate Council Room 1:00-3:00 November 16, 1994 Members of the Council with Retirement Dates: Norman J. Doorenbos (Chair), Mike Lisano (Vice Chair), Curtis Bird (August 1997), Donna J. Bohanan (August 1996), Januela Burt (Student 1994-1995), Terry A. Byrd (August 1997), Malcolm A. Cutchins (August 1995), Craig Darch (August 1995), Jack DeRuiter (August 1995), Roland R. Dute (August 1996), Sandra M. Forsythe (Absent) (August 1996), Dean H. Gjerstad (August 1996), Georg Hetzer (August 1996), Robert S. Montjoy (August 1995), Edwin T. Moran (Absent) (August 1997), Randolph B. Pipes (August 1996), P.K. Raju (August 1997), Sadik Tuzun (August 1997), Rebecca H. Roden (Secretary). 1. Approval of Minutes. The minutes for the meeting of November 1, 1994, were approved. 2. Approval of Management of Technology Option in the M.B.A. Program. At the meeting on October 19, 1994, the Council discussed a proposed Management of Technology option within the Master of Business Administration Program that was presented by Dr. Charlotte Sutton, Director of the M.B.A Program and Assistant Dean, College of Business. The Council recommended that a revised proposal be submitted incorporating suggestions made during that discussion. At today's meeting, the Council considered a revised proposal. Following discussion which included a possible technical background requirement, Dr. DeRuiter moved approval of the proposal as written. Dr. Pipes seconded and the motion carried 8 to 4 with 1 abstention. 3. Curriculum Request. The Graduate Council Curriculum Committee presented its recommendation of approval of the following new courses for graduate credit: COUNSELING AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY: CCP 729 Advanced Counseling Theory: Cognitive/Behavioral Theories CCP 739 Advanced Counseling Theory: Existential/Humanistic Theories CCP 749 Advanced Counseling Theory: Psychodynamic/Interpersonal Theories EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS, LEADERSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY EDL 750 Doctoral Seminar in Educational Leadership MANAGEMENT MN 673 Innovation: A Technology Management Perspective MARKETING AND TRANSPORTATION MT 674 Innovation: A Marketing Management Perspective PATHOBIOLOGY VPB 660 Mechanisms of Disease Dr. Cutchins moved acceptance of the courses as recommended. Dr. Dute seconded and the motion carried 12 to 1. 4. Discussion of Thesis/Dissertation Acknowledgment Page. Dean Doorenbos told the Council about communications that he had received concerning the acknowledgment page in theses and dissertations stating that students should be allowed to put whatever they wish in the acknowledgments (including family, God, etc.). Dean Doorenbos stated that in October 1989 and May 1990, the Graduate Council considered the content of the acknowledgment page and passed a motion that included "that the intent of the acknowledgment page is to recognize contributions to the work...." Some Council members felt that the responsibility of the content rests with the student's committee and others felt that it should not. Following considerable discussion, Dr. Cutchins moved that "the intent of the acknowledgment page is to provide students the opportunity to express their thanks for contributions to the work." Ms. Burt seconded and the motion carried 12 to 0 with 2 abstentions. Rebecca H. Roden Secretary IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER December 3, 5, 6, 7 Final Examinations December 9 Graduation Dean's Report The following were appointed as members of the Associate Graduate Faculty: Dr. Pamela Bettis Educational Foundations, Leadership and Technology Dr. Mark Burns Political Science Dr. Virginia O'Leary Psychology Dr. Dinah Robinson Political Science A VOICE AUTOMATED TELEPHONE ANSWERING SYSTEM will be activated on Tuesday, November 29, in response to a recommendation made during the Quality Improvement Study. It is intended to speed up and improve the efficiency of handling the hundreds of calls received each day. The system will be evaluated and modified if necessary at the end of a three month trial period. AN "AFTER HOURS DROP BOX" has been installed next to the front doors for the convenience of those wishing to leave items for the Graduate School, Cooperative Education, or the Water Resources Institute. There has been a steady increase in the number of faculty, staff, students, and prospective students communicating by E-mail with the Graduate School. HANDS ON WORKSHOPS ON E-MAIL AND OTHER FORMS OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS will be provided on a continuing basis beginning Winter Quarter. These workshops are being sponsored by the Graduate School, GSO, and SGA. Forty volunteers, most of whom are students, will be assigned to these workshops. Faculty may volunteer by contacting Susan Tanner, Linda Hatchett, or me at 4-4700. Chick Wade and Ellen Hix of DUC are assisting several students in training volunteers. The chair of the Planning Committee for these workshops is Mark Jones. The workshops, originally developed for graduate students, will be available at no cost to any member of the university community. Norman J. Doorenbos Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School
MINUTES OF THE SIXTEENTH MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 1994
Graduate Council Room 1:00-3:05 November 30, 1994 Members of the Council with Retirement Dates: Norman J. Doorenbos (Chair), Mike Lisano (absent) (Vice Chair), Curtis Bird (August 1997), Donna J. Bohanan (August 1996), Januela Burt (Student 1994-1995), Terry A. Byrd (absent) (August 1997), Malcolm A. Cutchins (August 1995), Craig Darch (August 1995), Jack DeRuiter (August 1995), Roland R. Dute (August 1996), Sandra M. Forsythe (August 1996), Dean H. Gjerstad (August 1996), Georg Hetzer (August 1996), Robert S. Montjoy (August 1995), Edwin T. Moran (August 1997), Randolph B. Pipes (absent) (August 1996), P.K. Raju (August 1997), Sadik Tuzun (August 1997), Rebecca H. Roden (Secretary). 1. Approval of Minutes. The minutes for the meeting of November 16, 1994, were approved. 2. Eligibility for Graduate Faculty Voting. Dean Doorenbos told the Council that he had been requested by a department to obtain the Council's opinion on whether members of the Associate Graduate Faculty should be allowed to vote on a department's criteria for appointments to the Graduate Faculty or whether only members of the full Graduate Faculty should vote. Following discussion of the question, it was the consensus of a strong majority (13-1) of the Council that both Graduate Faculty and Associate Graduate Faculty should be included in the voting. 3. Departmental Criteria for the Graduate Faculty. Dean Doorenbos announced that the following departments have adopted the current "Criteria for Membership on the Graduate Faculty," which have been used since October 1979: Agronomy and Soils, Botany and Microbiology, Civil Engineering, Counseling and Counseling Psychology, English, Health and Human Performance, Horticulture, Pharmacy Care Systems, Physiology and Pharmacology, Political Science, Psychology, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Special Education, Small Animal Surgery and Medicine, and Textile Engineering. These proposals were accepted by the Council. The Council then considered proposed criteria for membership on the Graduate Faculty that were submitted by the following departments: Animal and Dairy Sciences, Architecture, Building Science, Industrial Design, Nutrition and Food Science, Pathobiology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Plant Pathology. The criteria proposed by the Departments of Animal and Dairy Sciences, Pathobiology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences were approved. The proposed criteria for these three departments were similar to previous Graduate School criteria. The Council requested additional information on the other proposed criteria from departments listed above. 4. Committee Appointed to Design Graduate Faculty Nomination Form. Dean Doorenbos appointed the following committee to design a form to be used for nominations for the Graduate Faculty: Dr. Forsythe, Dr. Moran, and Dr. Raju, chair. He asked that the form be completed prior to January 15 if possible. 5. Residency Requirements. Dean Doorenbos asked the Council to review the various residency requirements for graduate programs. He wishes the Council to develop modified residency policies to meet needs of Auburn University employees while assuring that Auburn standards are preserved. This topic will be on the agenda of the next Council meeting. Rebecca H. Roden Secretary IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER January 4 Classes begin. January 9 Last day for acceptance of approved drafts of doctoral dissertations for March graduation. January 10 Last day to apply for the foreign language examinations. January 16 Martin Luther King holiday. January 28 Registration begins for Spring Quarter. February 6 Last day for submission of approved theses to Graduate School in final form and last day for filing form 9 (report on oral examination). Dean's Report The new telephone answering system is operational. It is intended to speed the processing of telephone calls and assist in improving the quality of assistance to callers. Hands on Computer Workshops designed to acquaint students with the use of E-mail and Internet programs have been scheduled: Tuesday, February 7,1995 206 Comer Hall 1-5pm Wednesday, February 22, 1995 3350 Haley Center 8-12 Thursday, March 2, 1995 254 Parker Hall 1-5pm Please advise your graduate students. More volunteer instructors are needed and will be provided preparation. Please telephone Susan Tanner or Linda Hatchett at the Graduate School, 4-4700. Graduate Faculty nominations may be submitted through your collegiate dean to me at any time. Previously used criteria for appointments will be followed for faculty from departments without a Graduate Council approved plan. The Graduate Council has acted on all proposals submitted prior to the November 30 meeting. One- third of Auburn's graduate departments have submitted proposals. Fifteen nominations for full membership on the Graduate Faculty and over forty nominations for associate membership have been received this quarter. Most were acted upon within 48 hours. The following were appointed as members of the Associate Graduate Faculty: Piotr Koszmider Mathematics Keenan Grenell Political Science Douglas Watson Political Science Norman J. Doorenbos Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate School
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