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