MINUTES OF THE FIRST MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008 January 16, 2008
Next Meeting: February 13, 2008
Participating Members of the Council and Retirement Dates: George Flowers (Interim Dean), Gary Gruenchage (August 2008), Ken Noe (August 2008), Pam Ulrich [substituted by Lenda Jo Connell] (August 2008), Joseph Giambrone (August 2010), James Kaminsky (2010), Kim Key (August 2011), Karen Rogers (2011), Adele Balmer (GSC President).
Not participating: Joe Pittman (Interim Dean), James Goldstein (August 2008), Lisa Samuelson (August 2008), William Villaume (August 2008), Anita All (August 2010), Gisela Buschle-Diller (August 2011), Michael Tillson (August 2010), Zachary Zuwiyya (August 2011).
APPROVED MINUTES: December 12, 2007
NEW BUSINESS:
The Graduate Council approved the recommendation for the English Department to amend their Graduate Faculty Criteria with a class for graduate faculty to be involved with the committee but will not be allowed to chair. This amendment will be posted as part of the English Department Graduate Faculty Criteria on the Graduate School website.
After some discussion, the Graduate Council agreed that, in principle, AUM faculty members holding AUM graduate teaching status should be approved to serve on AU committees as Level 1 members. It was decided that a revised written proposal on this topic should be developed and circulated among Council members for further discussion and consideration before a final decision was made.
The Graduate Council discussed and preliminarily approved a change in the probation/suspension rules to allow two semesters (rather than 9 hours) for students to improve their GPA to 3.0 or greater before they are suspended. This topic will be discussed and considered further at the next Council meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Change Title, Hours:
Change Course Number:
New Courses:
CTMU 8996 Research and Dissertation
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Next meeting: February 13, 2008
MINUTES OF THE SECOND MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008 February 13, 2008
Next Meeting: March 12, 2008
Participating Members of the Council and Retirement Dates: Joe Pittman (Interim Dean), James Goldstein (August 2008), Gary Gruenchage (August 2008), Ken Noe (August 2008), Pam Ulrich [substituted by Lenda Jo Connell] (August 2008), Anita All (August 2010), Joseph Giambrone (August 2010), James Kaminsky (2010), Kim Key (August 2011), Karen Rogers (2011), Michael Tillson (August 2010), Adele Balmer (GSC President).
Not participating: George Flowers (Interim Dean), Lisa Samuelson (August 2008), William Villaume (August 2008), Gisela Buschle-Diller (August 2011), Zachary Zuwiyya (August 2011).
APPROVED MINUTES: January 16, 2008
NEW BUSINESS: Guests Dr. Amit Mitra, Dr. Diane Hall and Major Skipper presented a proposal from the Department of Management in the College of Business to grant the Master of Management Information Systems (MMIS) program an exception to the Graduate School policy pertaining to the minimum number of credits students must take at Auburn to complete a masters degree. The policy states, “A student must earn at least 24 semester hours, or half of the total hours required for a master’s degree, whichever is greater, at Auburn University. A program that requires 30 hours of credit will be limited to 6 semester hours of transfer credit.”
MMIS Proposal: The Management Department requests that applicants to the MMIS program who are graduates of the Information Resources Management College [IRMC] (of the National Defense University and its subsidiaries, with whom Auburn’s Department of Management is a partner) be allowed to enter Auburn University’s Graduate School and fulfill their requirements for the MMIS at Auburn in the following ways (varying by the certificates with which they graduated):
Certificate Required hours 4011 Graduate A minimum of 24 hours at Auburn 4012, EA, or ITPM Graduate A minimum of 21 hours at Auburn CIO, CISO, or OT Graduate A minimum of 18 hours at Auburn
Justification: Although the AU Dept of Management is a partner with IRMC (1 of only 32 in the USA), we are unable to compete for IRMC graduates for the MMIS program because graduate school policy caps at 6 hours the amount of prior IRMC work that can apply to the MMIS. Many of the partners in the IRMC allow more hours to count. The exception requested by MMIS varies by the level of prior training. The quality of student that we are missing is very high. Discussion points: There was some uneasiness about making policy exceptions to increase student enrollment in a degree program and about setting a precedent that would be difficult to decline for other programs. These points were countered with the recognition that the exception would help the program attract exceptionally qualified students based on fully documented prior training from leading programs. In addition, the exception was designed to recognize levels of prior training. No exception would relieve students of more than 40% of the 30 hour MMIS program.
Dr. Gary Gruenhage made a motion to accept the proposal. Approved by a 6 Yea, 1 Nay vote
Curriculum issues:
Should all courses numbered at the 6000-level have a 5000-level option (ugrad/grad)? Yes. This policy requires that any 6000-level class has a 5000-level piggybacked option because many undergraduate students are attracted by the topics of piggybacked classes. If they enroll without the proper permission, there must be a 5000-level option into which they may transfer. The reverse is not true. A 5000-level class may not necessarily have a 6000-level equivalent. By extension, this policy means that any 6000-level course currently on the books that does not have a 5000-level option should go through a curriculum modification and be renumbered at a 7000-level.
Can the hours required for the 5000-level and 6000-level sections of a piggyback class differ? No. Departments that want to require that graduate students attend additional meetings of the graduate section of a piggyback class must require graduate students to register for graduate-level seminar hours.
Karen Rogers moved to support these curriculum policies. Approved with a unanimous vote.
Proposal for mutual recognition of graduate faculty at AUM/AU for purposes of teaching and student committees. The following statement was approved unanimously:
The time of the 3-12 meeting was discussed. Attempts to move to other times to accommodate council members unable to attend at the regular time conflicted with several members’ schedules. The meeting will be at the regular time and participants will schedule 90 minutes for the meeting.
The Graduate Council approved without opposition the following Credentials Committee recommendations for appointments and reappointments
Name
Department Name
The Graduate Council approved without opposition the following Curriculum Committee recommendations for course proposals and modifications:
Next meeting: March 12, 2008
MINUTES OF THE THIRD MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008
March 12, 2008
Next Meeting: April 16, 2008
Participating Members of the Council and Retirement Dates:
George Flowers (Interim Dean), Joe Pittman (Interim Dean), Gary Gruenchage (August 2008), Ken Noe (August 2008), William Villaume (August 2008), Anita All (August 2010) [substituted by Constance Tenders), Joseph Giambrone (August 2010), James Kaminsky (2010), Kim Key (August 2011), Karen Rogers (2011), Michael Tillson (August 2010), Lindsey Stevenson (GSC President).
Not participating: Lisa Samuelson (August 2008), Pam Ulrich (August 2008), Gisela Buschle-Diller (August 2011), Zachary Zuwiyya (August 2011).
APPROVED MINUTES : February 13, 2008
The following agreement was discussed and approved without opposition by the Graduate Council.
AU/AUM Graduate Faculty Reciprocation Agreement
Auburn University faculty who have been credentialed as AU Graduate Faculty will receive Graduate Teaching Status at Auburn University-Montgomery. This agreement confers eligibility to serve as a member, or as a co-chair, of AUM master’s thesis graduate student committees. It does not confer eligibility to serve as a graduate student’s committee chair.
Likewise, Auburn University – Montgomery faculty who have been credentialed as AUM Graduate Teaching Faculty will receive AU Graduate Faculty – Level 1 Status at Auburn University . This agreement also confers eligibility to serve as a member, or as a co-chair, of AU master’s thesis graduate student committees and as a member of AU doctoral dissertation committees. It does not confer eligibility to serve as a graduate student’s committee chair.
This reciprocal agreement applies to all programs on the two campuses not engaged in a joint graduate program (i.e, as of 2008; the Master of Science in Nursing and the Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration). Joint programs as part of their negotiated agreements may extend the rights and privileges of graduate faculty participating in the joint program at both campuses to include the role of committee chair.
As a part of this agreement, each institution will make available a list of their graduate faculty and credentialing requirements to the other institution.
The Council discussed the present academic suspension policy. It was decided that a suspended student will be allowed either 2 successive semesters or 9 hours of graded coursework (whichever comes first) in order to raise his/her GPA to 3.0 or be placed on academic expulsion.
The Council discussed the incomplete grade policy with regard to its effect on GPA. It was proposed and approved by the Council that “IN” grades not be calculated into the GPA for graduate students.
An awards committee was formed. The members are Kim Key, Michael Tillson, Willaume Villiaume, George Flowers, and Joe Pittman.
The Graduate Council approved without opposition the following Credentials Committee recommendations for appointments and reappointments .
Fasina
Montgomery
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Next meeting: April 16, 2008
MINUTES OF THE FOURTH MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008
April 16, 2008
Next Meeting: June 11, 2008
APPROVED MINUTES : March 12, 2008
Outstanding Doctoral Students
Anthony O. Adesmoye Entomology and Plant Pathology Konasale J. Anilkumar Entomology and Plant Pathology Travis Henry Bray Chemistry Elias Jose Bungenstab Animal Sciences Brian S. Helms Biological Sciences Norman Edward Sammons, Jr. Chemical Engineering Lindsay Marie Stevenson Poultry Science Asuman Turkmen Mathematics and Statistics Subramanian Uthayathas Pharmacal Sciences Brian K. Whitlock Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology
Outstanding Master’s Students
Kristen M. Anderson Community Planning Amy F. Brandon Nursing Siqing Chen Landscape Architecture Kelli Hardesty Geology and Geography Bethany Harris Animal Sciences Regina N. Lehman Poultry Science Lacy Marschalk English Robert H. Presley Biomedical Sciences Sangeetha Srinivasan Mathematics and Statistics Gretchen Stull Communication & Journalism
Harry Merriwether Fellowship
Mary Katherine Brock Integrated Textile and Apparel Science Rebecca L. Hunter Biological Sciences Norman E. Sammons Jr. Chemical Engineering Eva Shoop English
Graduate Faculty Mentor
Dr. Maria Witte Educational Foundations, Leadership & Technology Dr. Edwin Moran Poultry Science Dr. Asheber Abebe Mathematics and Statistics Dr. Christopher Correia Psychology Dr. Nanette Chadwick Biological Sciences
The Council approve without opposition the following definition of graduate certificates and certificate programs.
Graduate certificates are to be differentiated from professional development certificates. No comprehensive definition of the latter is offered here, however, in brief, completion of a professional development certificate does not require admission to the Graduate School and is awarded based on participation in non-credit work. The definition of graduate certificate does not limit the ability of departments or other units from defining, implementing, or awarding professional development certificates. Professional development certificates are not subject to the Auburn University curriculum process, nor is their achievement noted on Auburn University transcripts.
Graduate certificate programs constitute an integrated curriculum, but not necessarily one aligned with a specific academic program. They may exist within programs, bridge programs or offer content widely useable across programs. Graduate certificate programs consist of a minimum of 9 and maximum of 21 hours of graduate-level course work. The course work may be graded or non-graded. A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be maintained on all graded course work in the certificate program.
Graduate certificate programs pertain to graduate students, whether degree seeking or non-degree seeking. A graduate certificate is distinguished from graduate minors in two primary ways. First, graduate minors are intended exclusively for degree seeking graduate students. Graduate certificates may be directed to both degree seeking and non-degree seeking students. Second, there are limits to the number of course credits taken in pursuit of graduate minors that may applied to a graduate degree (e.g., masters degrees require 21/30 hours to be in the major discipline). The limiting factor in the application of certificate course credits to graduate degrees is departmental policy or advisory committee recommendations. As an example, if a department developed a certificate program intended only for non-degree seeking students, that department could prevent those certificate courses from applying to a degree. However, in the absence of departmental policy, and with the approval of a student’s advisory committee, both degree seeking and non-degree seeking students (if they later change status to degree seeking) may include all certificate-related courses toward degree requirements.
Non-degree seeking students interested in a graduate certificate must apply to the certificate program as a certificate student. These applications are made in the same way and require the same materials as those for a degree program, including the application fee. The application options in the on-line application form will list available certificates, and faculty representing the certificate program will review the applications prior to Graduate School action. Degree seeking students interested in a graduate certificate will identify certificate-related courses on their regular plan of study. It is not necessary for these students to declare their intent to pursue a graduate certificate prior to beginning the certificate courses.
When new graduate certificates are proposed, they undergo the full process of curriculum review. This same process applies regardless of delivery method (i.e., on campus and distance). Special requirements for applicants may be negotiated between the certificate proposing program and the graduate school at the time the program is proposed. Consistent with Graduate School policy related to the Masters and Specialist degrees, all requirements for a graduate certificate must be accomplished within 5 years unless departmental criteria for the certificate necessitate a longer time. Certificate Programs that require an exception to this 5 year time limit must be approved by the Graduate Council. Not only must the content of the proposed certificate be appropriate, but the availability of a viable group of graduate faculty to teach the courses in the certificate must be documented. Proposals for graduate certificate programs must identify a specific person who will serve as coordinator. Certificates that bridge departments must have a home department to which all certificate applicants apply. But each affiliated department must also designate a coordinator. Students who fulfill all requirements for a graduate certificate will have the certificate noted on their transcript when the Graduate School receives a memo signed by the certificate coordinator documenting the successful completion of all certificate requirements.
The Graduate Council approved without opposition the following Credentials Committee recommendations for appointments and reappointments.
The Graduate Council approved without opposition the following course proposals and modifications:
The Graduate Council rejected the following course proposal::
Next meeting: June 11, 2008
MINUTES OF THE FIFTH MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008
June 11, 2008
Next Meeting: July 9, 2008
George Flowers (Interim Dean), Joe Pittman (Interim Dean), Gary Gruenchage (August 2008), Ken Noe (August 2008), Lisa Samuelson (August 2008), Pam Ulrich (August 2008), William Villaume (August 2008), Anita All (August 2010), Joseph Giambrone (August 2010), James Kaminsky (2010), Michael Tillson (August 2010), Gisela Buschle-Diller (August 2011), Kim Key (August 2011), Karen Rogers (2011), Zachary Zuwiyya (August 2011), Lindsey Stevenson (GSC President).
APPROVED MINUTES : April 16, 2008
None.
The Graduate Council approved without opposition the following Credentials Committee recommendations for appointments and reappointments:
Next meeting: July 9, 2008
MINUTES OF THE SIXTH MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008
July 9, 2008
Next Meeting: September 10, 2008
APPROVED MINUTES : June 11, 2008
Next meeting: September 10, October 8, November 5, December 3
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MINUTES OF THE SEVENTH MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008
September 10, 2008
Next Meeting: October 1, 2008
George Flowers (Dean), George Crandell (Associate Dean), Jeff Sibley (Associate Dean), Anita All (August 2010), Michael Tillson (August 2010), Lori Eckhardt (August 2011), Kim Key (August 2011), Karen Rogers (2011), Zachary Zuwiyya (August 2011), Zongyang Cheng (August 2012), Lori Eckhardt (August 2012), Miriam Clark (August 2012), Joe Pittman (August 2012), Lindsey Stevenson (GSC President) – substituted by Jessica Wiggins.
Not participating: Gisela Buschle-Diller (August 2011), Joseph Giambrone (August 2010), James Kaminsky (August 2010), Jack Feminella (August 2012),
APPROVED MINUTES : July 9, 2008
Next meeting: October 1, November 5, December 3
MINUTES OF THE EIGHTH MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008
October 1, 2008
Next Meeting: November 5, 2008
George Flowers (Dean), George Crandell (Associate Dean), Jeff Sibley (Associate Dean), Anita All (August 2010), Joseph Giambrone (August 2010), James Kaminsky (August 2010), Michael Tillson (August 2010), Gisela Buschle-Diller (August 2011), Lori Eckhardt (August 2011), Kim Key (August 2011), Karen Rogers (2011), Zachary Zuwiyya (August 2011), Zongyang Cheng (August 2012), Miriam Clark (August 2012), Joe Pittman August 2012), Lindsey Stevenson (GSC President) – substituted by Jessica Wiggins.
APPROVED MINUTES : September 10, 2008
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Next meeting: November 5, December 3
MINUTES OF THE NINTH MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008
November 5, 2008
Next Meeting: December 3, 2008
Participating Members of the Council and Retirement Dates: George Flowers (Dean), George Crandell (Associate Dean), Jeff Sibley (Associate Dean), Anita All (August 2010), Joseph Giambrone (August 2010), James Kaminsky (August 2010), Michael Tillson (August 2010), Gisela Buschle-Diller (August 2011), Lori Eckhardt (August 2011), Kim Key (August 2011), Karen Rogers (2011), Zachary Zuwiyya (August 2011), Zongyang Cheng (August 2012), Miriam Clark (August 2012), Joe Pittman August 2012), Lindsey Stevenson (GSC President) – substituted by Jessica Wiggins.
APPROVED MINUTES : October 1, 2008
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Next meeting: December 3 , January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8, May 6.
MINUTES OF THE TENTH MEETING OF THE GRADUATE COUNCIL FOR 2008
December 3, 2008
Next Meeting: January 7, 2009
George Flowers (Dean), George Crandell (Associate Dean), Jeff Sibley (Associate Dean), Anita All (August 2010), James Kaminsky (August 2010), Michael Tillson (August 2010), Gisela Buschle-Diller (August 2011), Lori Eckhardt (August 2011), Kim Key (August 2011), Karen Rogers (2011), Zongyang Cheng (August 2012), Miriam Clark (August 2012), Joe Pittman August (2012), Curtis Shannon (August 2012).
APPROVED MINUTES : November 5, 2008
The following items were discussed.
Architecture
Agriculture
Engineering
Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
The following proposals were tabled for later consideration:
Liberal Arts
Next meeting: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 8, May 6.
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