COUNCIL OF DEANS
January 6, 1999
The Council of Deans met in regular session at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 6, 1999, in
the Provost's Conference Room. John Mosbo presided, and the following council members
were present: Steve Addison, Sam Buchanan, Bob Everding, Neil Hattlestad, Fred Litton,
Elaine McNiece, Peter Mehl, and Sally Roden. Ira Saltz represented Joe Horton.
The Council of Deans minutes of December 16, 1998, were approved as circulated.
McNiece presented the Graduate Council minutes of December 17.
McNiece moved to endorse the recommendation of the Graduate Council that the following faculty
be approved for appointments to the Graduate Faculty as indicated:
Three Year Appointments
Chalmers, Mary E HIST 5391, 5370, 5374, 6342, 6343, 6303, 6301-6302, 6XXX
Freiley, Kenneth J. BIOL 5X71, 6X01, 6X71, 6102, 6480
Humphrey, Bill ACCT 6310
Zehr, David R. BIOL 5400, 5430, 6171-6471 (Special Problems)
Eight Year Appointments
Dalske, Fred BIOL 5311, 5351
Griffin, Edmond E. BIOL 5340, 5360, 6171, 6271, 6371, 6102, 6290, 6460
SCI 5422, 6395
Hickling, Fred MAT 5375, 6305, 6342, 6310, 6370, 6375
Jensen, Paul ACCT MBA 6302
McDonald, Mary V. BIOL 5X71, 5402, 5415, 5435, 6X01, 6102
Moran, Mike BIOL 5460, 5X71, 6X01, 6102
Addison seconded the motion to endorse the recommendation, which passed unanimously.
McNiece moved to recommend the following new course in Biology:
BIOL 6450 Systematics and Classification
Addison seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
McNiece moved to recommend the following new courses in Mathematics:
MATH 5373 Applied Statistics
MATH 5306 Applied Mathematics II
Addison seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
McNiece moved to recommend the following new course in Nursing:
NURS 5325 A Guide to Alternative and Complementary Health Care
Hattlestad seconded the motion, and, following discussion, it passed unanimously.
McNiece moved to recommend the following new course in Speech-Language Pathology:
SPTH 6320 Treatment Outcomes and Efficacy Research
Hattlestad seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
McNiece moved to endorse the Graduate Council recommendation to accept a curriculum change
in Speech-Language Pathology that will increase the total number of hours required for the MS
degree from 44 to 47. Hattlestad seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
McNiece moved to endorse the Graduate Council recommendation to accept a new program proposal
for an entry-level master's program in occupational therapy. The following courses are included in
the program proposal.
OTHY 5308 Foundations in Occupational Therapy
OTHY 5330 Introduction to Research
OTHY 5317 Functional Kinesiology
OTHY 5321 Evaluation and Treatment in Physical Disabilities I
OTHY 5380 Evaluation and Treatment in Physical Disabilities II
OTHY 6220 Clinical Reasoning in the Occupation Paradigm
OTHY 6125 Independent Living Strategies for Community Re-Entry
OTHY 6314 Occupational Therapy Practice in Geriatrics
OTHY 6311 Occupational Therapy in the Community
OTHY 6301 Evaluation and Treatment in Pediatrics II
OTHY 6304 Evaluation and Treatment in Mental Health II
OTHY 6308 Advanced Practice in Physical Disabilities
OTHY 6100 Level I Fieldwork, Clinical Rotation 3
OTHY 6101 Level I Fieldwork, Clinical Rotation 4
OTHY 6621 Field Experience I
OTHY 6631 Field Experience II
OTHY 6641 Field Experience III
Hattlestad seconded the motion. Following discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
McNiece presented the following information items:
Course Deletions:
BIOL 5300 Evolution
HIST 5389 Ancient Rome
MATH 5115 Metrics
Title Changes:
MATH 5305 Applied Math
Changed to: Applied Math I
OTHY 6312 Advanced Occupational Therapy Management
Changed to: Occupational Therapy Administration and Management
Delete as required courses, retain as electives:
NURS 6221 Educational Interventions in Primary Health Care
NURS 6235 Interactive Processes for Advanced Nursing Practice
Mosbo distributed a proposal for a future Board of Trustees agenda. Discussion followed.
Mosbo led a discussion of the timetable for academic positioning. He asked for suggestions
for a name for the Harrin extension.
Mosbo distributed information from the admissions committee. Discussion will follow next
week.
Mosbo asked for the deans to compile and submit departmental self-studies to substitute for
the college annual report.
Dean Reports
Roden reported that Nancy Spann, who directs a residential college summer orientation
program at Appalachian State, will be on campus January 21 and 22. She asked the deans
to urge interested faculty to attend the meetings. Roden announced that Brandon Givens, a
UCA psychology major, was awarded a $20,000 Century Scholarship for a year of study in
Japan.
McNiece reported that she has been working on lists of deleted programs in order to ensure
that UCA records match ADHE records. She will send a list to each college dean.
Buchanan distributed a memorandum from Jonathan Glenn regarding his role as a
"clearinghouse" for the existing program review process.
Mosbo reported on recent shifts in administrative roles on campus. Among others, Jack
Gillean will be the UCA affirmative action officer. Mosbo informed the council that Ed
Crowe of ADHE will be working in Washington developing teacher certification guidelines,
and his temporary departure has created a year-long vacancy at ADHE. Mosbo asked for
input for dates to consider promotion and tenure applications. He distributed materials
received at a recent Vice President's meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. cd