COUNCIL OF DEANS
May 9, 2001
The Council of Deans met in regular session at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2001, in the Provost's Conference Room. John Mosbo presided, and the following council members were present: Sam Buchanan, Bob Everding, Joe Horton, Maurice Lee, Jane McHaney, Elaine McNiece, Sally Roden, and Ron Toll. Jimmy Ishee represented Neil Hattlestad.
The COD minutes of May 2 were approved as amended.
McNiece distributed a proposed revision to the current policy for admission/retention in the speech-language pathology program, and moved that the COD recommend the proposal. Ishee seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The policy follows.
[The boldface text is recommended as an amendment to the current speech-language pathology admission/retention policy (page 110 of the 2000-2002 Undergraduate Bulletin).]
The progress of students admitted into the speech-language pathology program is reviewed routinely. To remain in good standing a student must
1. Maintain a minimum overall grade point average of 2.7;
2. Maintain a minium major grade point average of 3.0;
3. Achieve a grade no lower than C in any required major course;
4. Observe the fundamental rules of ethical conduct as described in the Code of Ethics of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Students who fail to meet retention criteria will be suspended from the program. To be considered for readmission, students must retake major courses that resulted in suspension. Readmission is neither automatic nor guaranteed.
McHaney presented a revised proposal for the reconfiguration of the Professional Education Council. Buchanan moved to accept the proposal. McNiece seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The new configuration follows.
Professional Education Council
Membership on the Professional Education Council is representative of the degree programs, academic support functions, students at the basic and advanced levels and the world of practice:
Degree Program Representatives:
Voting, Two-Year Rotating Term, (7)
Faculty, Early Childhood/SPED
Faculty, Middle/Sec/Tech
Faculty, Graduate Program (Psy, Leadership,LibMed,Sped)
Faculty, College of Health & Applied Science
Faculty, College of Fine Arts & Communication
Faculty, College of Liberal Arts
Faculty, College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Academic Support Representatives:
Voting, Permanent, (2)
Director of Professional Field
Admissions/Certification Officer
Student Representatives:
Voting, Two-Year Rotating Term, (2)
Student Undergraduate
Student Graduate
Alumni/Practicing Professionals:
Voting, Two-Year Rotating Term, (3)
Public School Elementary
Public School Middle
Public School Secondary
Administrative Representatives:
Ex-Officio, Non-voting, (9)
Associate Dean, College of Education
Dean, College of Education
Dean, Graduate Programs
Dean, Undergraduate Programs
Dean, College of Fine Arts and Communications
Dean, Health and Applied Sciences
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
School Superintendent
Roden presented the following proposed change in eligibility requirements for Dean's List and Presidential Scholars designation.
Dean's List and Presidential Scholar honors are based on grades earned during each semester of the regular academic year (fall, spring). To qualify for the Dean's List in a given semester, a student must earn a 3.50 GPA or higher in at least 12 hours of courses earning credit toward a degree and also earn a 3.50 GPA or higher in all other course work. To qualify for Presidential Scholar honors in a given semester, a student must earn a 4.00 GPA in at least 12 hours of courses earning credit toward a degree and also earn a 4.00 GPA in all other course work.
Roden moved to recommend approval of the revised eligibility requirements. Buchanan seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Everding distributed a plan to reorganize the departments of Writing/Rhetoric and Speech/Theatre/Mass Communication. The plan would combine the existing speech program into the writing program, thus forming the departments of Writing/Speech and Mass Communication/Theatre. Everding moved to recommend approval of the reorganization. Roden seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
The deans revisited the topic of "connecting freshmen to departments," which had been discussed at a previous meeting. Following discussion, Mosbo asked Roden to work with the deans to develop a plan of action.
Mosbo (1) informed deans that "business casual" dress was in effect as of Monday, May 14; (2) scheduled upcoming COD meeting times; (3) reminded deans to pay close attention to class enrollments - in connection with this item, Roden distributed information about the transfer registration process; (4) asked deans to think about the ethics of selling books - Buchanan will draft a statement to present to the University Council.
Dean Reports
Buchanan distributed draft salary letters, and asked the deans to proofread and return by Friday.
McNiece (1) reminded that URC grants are in accounts that will carry over if requested; (2) stated that public service grant funds do not carry over and should be used prior to July 1; (3) discussed IDC plans for a teaching series next year - Jeff Draves and John Passé-Smith will provide technology support through FITS (Faculty Instructional Technology Support) Center - the focus for the fall series will be "Continuing the Challenge"; (4) shared copies of a newsletter.
Ishee stated that Hattlestad is on a site visit for the North Central Association.
Toll (1) stated that Steve Addison will serve as interim chair of Computer Science and that Gaylon Ross will continue to serve as interim chair of Physics and Astronomy; (2) reported on the health of Ed Griffin.
Roden announced that Dr. Terrence Kearns has agreed to serve as Director of Exemplary Studies, replacing Dr. Andrew Cohen who will serve as interim chair of the Department of Art.
Mosbo distributed comparative salary data prepared by Roger Lewis.
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
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