COUNCIL OF DEANS

October 4, 2000

The Council of Deans met in regular session at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2000, in the Provost's Conference Room. Sam Buchanan presided, and the following council members were present: Bob Everding, Jane McHaney, Elaine McNiece, Sally Roden, and Ron Toll. John Mosbo was absent; Jimmy Ishee represented Neil Hattlestad, Ira Saltz represented Joe Horton, and Joe Delap represented Maurice Lee.

Roden presented the Undergraduate Council minutes of September 19.

Roden moved to recommend the following new writing courses. Everding seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

WRTG 4315 Semantics

WRTG 4325 Sociolinguistics

Roden moved to recommend modifications to the Information Systems minor. Saltz seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Modifications in Information Systems Minor

Require INFO 2343 Information Processing and Analysis and

INFO 3321 Managing Systems and Technology

Increase the minor from 18 to 21 hours
Require that 15 hours be upper division

Roden moved to recommend a revised curriculum for the BS in Health Sciences, Gerontology emphasis. Ishee seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Revision of BS in Health Sciences, Gerontology Emphasis

Deletion of following courses:

HSCI 4403 Human Physiology

CHEM 1402 Physiological Chemistry I

CHEM 1403 Physiological Chemistry II or

CHEM 1450 College Chemistry I

CHEM 1451 College Chemistry II

PHYS 1410 College Physics I

PHYS 1420 College Physics II

SOC 4321 Social Policy Analysis

Addition of three new courses:

HED 4310 Health Concerns of Aging

HED 4190/4290/4390 Directed Independent Study

HED 4365 Field Experience in Health Education

Addition of existing courses:

PHYS 1405 Applied Physics

HED 2310 Introduction to Gerontology

HED 4600 Internship (Gerontology setting)

PHIL 1320 World Religions

PHIL 4350 Health Care Ethics

ACCT 4325 Legal Environment of Health Care Administration

HED 2320 Mental Health

INFO 2343 Information Processing and Analysis

HSC 3123 Medical Terminology

HED 3320 Epidemiological Research

HED 4343 Health Strategies for Multicultural Populations

HED 4370 Administration of Health Programs

Increase total hours from 125 to 126

Roden moved to recommend the following minor in gerontology. Ishee seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Minor Requirements: 21 hours

Core Courses: 15 hours

HED 2310 Introduction to Gerontology

HED 4310 Health Concerns of Aging

SOC 4331 Social Gerontology

HED 4190/4290/4390 Directed Independent Study in

Gerontology, or

SOC 3381 Death and Dying

PSYC 3360 Social Psychology, or

PSYC 4352 Adult Psychology

Electives: 6 hours

HSC 3123 Medical Terminology

HED 4331 Program Planning and Evaluation

HED 4343 Health Strategies for Multicultural Populations

BIOL 4351 General Pharmacology

SOC 4334 Medical Sociology

Other electives may be approved by prior consultation with the gerontology program advisor or department chair.

Roden presented the following information items:

An editorial change in the BA Degree (Art Education) as follows:

Two degrees are offered: 1) BA in art with an emphasis in an area of studio art, art history, or art education, 2) BFA in studio art with an emphasis in graphic design or an area of the fine arts. Teacher licensure is available through the BA and BFA degrees.

Deletion of Pre-architecture and Pre-landscape Architecture programs
Description changes for the following Military Science courses:

MILS 1101 Leadership I

MILS 1110 Leadership II

MILS 2204 Military Organization/Tactics I

MILS 2213 Military Organization/Tactics II

MILS 3305 Advanced Leadership and Tactics I

MILS 3306 Advanced Leadership and Tactics II

MILS 4307 Applied Leadership and Management I

MILS 4308 Applied Leadership and Management II

Revision of BS in Health Sciences, Emphasis in Physical Therapy
> Increase degree emphasis requirements from 28 to 36 hours and require the following existing courses:

BIOL 2420 Histology Health Science

HED 3123 Medical Terminology

WRTG 3310 Technical Writing

Decrease degree related requirements from 26 to 21 hours
Decrease additional electives required from 16 to 13 hours; 12 of which must be upper division
Total degree hours remain the same at 124

McHaney reported on a meeting of professional education faculty, and she stated that she is open to discussion of any issues currently affecting changes in teacher education programs. The proposed restructuring of the Professional Education Council was discussed.

Buchanan asked the deans to speak to chairs regarding the grade reporting process. Discussion followed.

Buchanan gave the college deans library carrel numbers that have been designated for use by faculty in their areas.

Buchanan reminded the council of Family Day events.

Dean Reports

Saltz shared an issue regarding laptop computers that was discussed at the Business Deans session during the Arkansas Deans' Association meeting.

Delap reported that 40 faculty members from the College of Liberal Arts attended a recent dinner.

Ishee informed the council that Hattlestad is currently on an accreditation visit.

Everding announced that the first art competition at the Baum Gallery opens on Thursday, and over 50 works are on display from around the country.

Roden reported on a recent advising retreat. She informed the deans of activities of SMART students (technology mentors) and shared information about the numbers of faculty using technology in the classroom.

Following a motion by Saltz and a second by Ishee, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.