COUNCIL OF DEANS
November 8, 2000
The Council of Deans met in regular session at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2000, in the Provost's Conference Room. John Mosbo presided, and the following council members were present: Bob Everding, Neil Hattlestad, Joe Horton, Elaine McNiece, Sally Roden, and Ron Toll. Sam Buchanan was absent, Joe Delap represented Maurice Lee, and Debbie Barnes represented Jane McHaney.
The COD minutes of October 25 were approved as amended.
McNiece presented remaining Graduate Council actions from the September 21 meeting.
McNiece moved to recommend the following master's degree program and new courses.
Master of Science in Applied Computing
CSCI 6300 Distributed Operating Systems I
CSCI 6305 Distributed Operating Systems II
CSCI 6325 Concurrent Programming
CSCI 6330 Algorithms II
CSCI 6335 Networking
CSCI 6350 Computer Graphics II
CSCI 6355 Expert Systems
CSCI 6360 Topics in Advanced Computer Science
CSCI 6365 Advanced Theory of Computation
CSCI 6370 Database II
CSCI 6375 Computer Networks Performance Analysis
CSCI 6380 Computer Architecture II
CSCI 6381 Object Oriented Software Development II
CSCI 6385 Artificial Intelligence II
CSCI 6390 Software Engineering II
CSCI 6395 Independent Studies
CSCI 6699 Project
Toll seconded the motion, which passed unanimously following discussion.
McNiece asked for comments/issues of concern regarding a revised draft policy regarding allegations of research misconduct. Mosbo stated that the COD would not vote on the draft at this time.
McNiece led a discussion of a timeline prepared by Deborah Walz for consideration of promotional grant applications.
Roden distributed a brochure from this year's orientation events, and asked the deans for input regarding academic activities for 2001 Welcome Week. Discussion followed.
Mosbo (1) reminded deans to submit their college goals for discussion next week; (2) stated that Brooks Walthall will attend COD on November 29 to discuss cooperative education; (3) asked for input about high-demand areas for graduate programs.
Dean Reports
Horton (1) reported on an NSF initiative to revise mathematics for business students; (2) announced that Dr. Pat Cantrell will serve as interim associate dean of the College of Business Administration. Ira Saltz has requested to step down from that position in order to devote more time to the GSMLA.
McNiece (1) distributed a list of project directors and asked that deans encourage them to attend a workshop on November 30; (2) reminded the deans of deadlines for submission of public service grants and summer stipend requests.
Hattlestad (1) announced that a health professions advisor workshop will be hosted on campus on November 16; (2) distributed a listing of the top 20 high schools from which UCA draws graduates.
Toll (1) announced that Dr. Thomas Terry, an expert in the use of web-based resources to teach microbiology, will be on campus as a visiting professor supported by an award from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund; (2) invited the council to attend a faculty presentation by Dr. Jim Murray entitled "Brain and Mind: The Final Frontier," on Tuesday, November 14, at 7:30 p.m.
Roden reported that advanced registration for spring has begun, and asked deans to urge chairs to monitor class enrollments.
Mosbo delivered a report for Buchanan regarding problems that occurred when schedule changes were made prior to registration. Room changes are not a problem, however time changes affect advising. He asked that deans encourage chairs to keep schedule changes to a minimum and notify advisors of necessary changes.
Mosbo reported on a recent meeting with the General Education Council.
Following a motion by Horton and second by Everding, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
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