Graduate Council Minutes

The University of Southern Mississippi

June 14, 2010

The Graduate Council met at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on June 14, 2010 in McCain Library, Room 203 with Dr. Ernest King, Chair of the Graduate Council, presiding.

The following voting members were present:, Dr. Sam Bruton, Dr. David Daves, Dr. Sabine Heinhorst, Dr. Lawrence Hosman, Dr. Ernest King, Dr. Dixon McDowell, Dr. Bonnie Nicholson, Dr. Lisa Nored, Dr. Sharon Rouse, Dr. Shiao Wang, Dr. Ellen Weinauer, Dr. Mike Wittmann, and Dr. Kathy Yadrick.

The following voting members were represented by proxies to constitute a quorum: Dr. Lisa Nored for Dr. Michael Neiberg, Dr. Kathy Yadrick for Dr. Timothy Rehner, Dr. Gregory Fuller for Dr. Chris Goertzen.

The following non-voting members were present: Mr. Greg Pierce and Dr. Susan Siltanen.

The following guests were present: Ms. Tammy Adams and Ms. Desira Bailey.

1.0 Call to Order

Dr. King called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.

2.0 Adoption of Agenda

Dr. King presented the agenda for approval. Dr. Hosman moved and Dr. Nicholson seconded a motion to approve the agenda. The motion passed.

3.0 Approval of Minutes

Dr. King presented the May 10, 2010 minutes for approval. Dr. Hosman moved and Dr. McDowell seconded a motion to approve the May 10, 2010 minutes. The motion passed.

4.0 Course and Program Proposals

4.1 College of Arts & Letters

4.1.1 School of Mass Communication and Journalism

MCJ 501 was returned for resubmission.

4.2 College of Business – No Business

4.3 College of Education and Psychology – No Business

4.4 College of Health

4.4.1. School of Nursing

Dr. King presented the request to add NSG 624, NSG 625 and NSG 626 (Practicum in Gerontology I, II and III respectively). Dr. Hosman moved and Dr. Nicholson seconded a motion to approve the addition of NSG 624, NSG 625 and NSG 626. The motion passed.

4.5 College of Science and Technology – No Business

5.0 Officers Report

5.1 Chair – Dr. Ernest King

Dr. King thanked council member for their good work this year.

5.2 Chair Elect – Dr. Sharon Rouse

No Report

5.3 Corresponding Secretary – Dr. Susan Siltanen

No Report

5.4 Parliamentarian – Dr. Susan Siltanen

No Report

6.0 Standing Committee Reports

6.1 Bylaws Committee – Dr. Sam Bruton

No Report

6.2  Credentials Committee – Dr. Bonnie Nicholson

Dr. Nicholson submitted the Credentials report for June 2010 for approval. The report was approved. This completes the 2005 – 2010 Five Year Review.

6.3 Election Committee – Dr. Kathy Yadrick

Dr. Yadrick submitted the 2010-2011 Election Report. The following faculty members were elected, Dr. Marie Danforth, Dr. Fei Xue, Dr. Sharon Topping, Dr. Thelma Roberson and Dr. Shiao Wang.

6.4  Policies and Procedures Committee – Dr. Lisa Nored

No report.

6.5  Program Review Committee – Dr. Lawrence Hosman, Chair

No report.

7.0 Liaisons to University Committees

7.1 Assessment Committee- Dr. Sharon Rouse

No report

7.2 Academic Technology Committee- Dr. Sharon Rouse

No report.

7.3 Strategic Planning Committee – Dr. Ernest King.

No Report

7.4 Strategic Enrollment Planning Council- Dr. Sharon Rouse

No report.

7.5 Provost Council- Dr. Sharon Rouse or Dr. Ernest King

No Report

7.6 University Priorities Committee – Dr. Sharon Rouse

Dr. Rouse reported that the University Priority Committee (UPC) is working diligently on its final report.

8.0 Ad-hoc Committees

8.1 No Report

9.0 Unfinished Business

9.1 No Report

10.0 New Business

10.1 Dr. Sam Bruton was elected Chair Elect 2010 – 2011.

11.0 Announcements

11.1 Annual Luncheon Retreat in August 2010.

12.0 Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for September 20, 2010 at 3:00.

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Greg Pierce, Recording Secretary Dr. Ernest King, Chair

GRADUATE MINUTES COURSE/PROGRAM/POLICY SUMMARY

June 14, 2010

College of Health

School of Nursing

Add NSG 624 Practicum in Gerontology I- 4hrs. A-F grading, Face-to-Face only,

Effective Summer 2010.

Add NSG 625 Practicum in Gerontology II – 4hrs. A-F grading, Face-to –Face only, Effective Summer 2010.

Add NSG 626 Practicum in Gerontology III – 6hrs. A-F grading, Face-to –Face only.

Effective Summer 2010.

DATE: June 14, 2010
TO: Graduate Council
FM: Graduate Credentials Committee
RE: Graduate Faculty Recommendations
Name / Department / Recommendation Status
Associate Level 1
Hodge, Sharon / Marine Science / A1
Orlin, Peter A. 161934 / Computer Science / A1
Parker, David Anthony (Andy) 146474 / Ed. Leadership & School Counseling / A1
Schneider, Timothy W. 320438 / Ed. Leadership & School Counseling / A1
Associate Level 2
DeHaan, Christopher J. / Marine Science / A2
Associate Level 3
Fontenot, Babette M. / Education & Psychology / A3
Mathias, Lon Jay 305565 / Polymer Science / A3
Shulman, Igor 300369 / Marine Science / A3
Regular Level 1
Becker, Cherylynn 568281 / Management & Int'l Business / R1
Collins, Brian J. 785588 / Management & Int'l Business / R1
Klingler, Scott L. 714815 / Library & Information Science / R1
Nielsen, Shellie 305700 / Theatre & Dance / R1
Oshrin, Stephen E. 300174 / Speech & Hearing Science / R1
Reischman, Stacy 313666 / Theatre & Dance / R1
Terrio, Lee M. 304823 / Speech & Hearing Science / R1
Weaver, Cynthia 828535 / Social Work / R1
Regular Level 2
Blackwell, Ann P. 306842 / Child & Family Studies / R2
Chen, Kuo Lane 371271 / Finance, Real Estate & Business / R2
Hsieh, Chang-Tseh 303049 / Finance, Real Estate & Business / R2
Lai, Fujun 487168 / Management & Int'l Business / R2
Magruder, James 305334 / Finance, Real Estate & Business / R2
Payne, Thomas 301566 / Criminal Justice / R2
Regular Level 3
Ali, Dia 305764 / School of Computing / R3
Ball, Angela 300787 / English / R3
Burgess, Cliff 305359 / School of Computing / R3
Chambers, Douglas B. 310810 / History / R3
Heard, Richard W. 299074 / Coastal Sciences / R3
Jestice,Phyllis 314026 / History / R3
Kyriakoudes, Louis M. 300499 / History / R3
Lochhead, Robert Y. 300260 / Polymer Science / R3
McCormick, Charles L. 303710 / Polymer Science / R3
Mauritz, Kenneth A. 301134 / Polymer Science / R3
Nechaev, Dmitri 304751 / Marine Science / R3
Neiberg, Michael S. 589238 / History / R3
Smith, James P. 305100 / History / R3
Storey, Robson F. 302289 / Polymer Science / R3
Thames, Shelby F. 304415 / Polymer Science / R3
Urban, Marek W. 310798 / Polymer Science / R3
Watson, Will 300891 / English / R3
Webster, Michael J. 305787 / Human Performance & Recreation / R3
Respectfully submitted,
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Dr. Bonnie Nicholson, Chair

June 14, 2010

TO: Graduate Council

FM: Dr. Kathy Yadrick

Elections Committee Chair

RE: Graduate Election Results

The faculty members listed below were elected to the Graduate Council for a three year term beginning August 2010 and ending June 2013.

Arts & Letters

Dr. Marie Danforth

Dr. Fei Xue

College of Business

Dr. Sharon Topping

Education & Psychology

Dr. Thelma Roberson

Science & Technology

Dr. Shiao Wang