Graduate Council Minutes
The University of Southern Mississippi
June 28, 2004
The Graduate Council met at 3:00 p.m. on June 28, 2004 in the McCain Library, Room 200 with
Dr. Hal Shoemaker, Chair of the Graduate Council, presiding.
The following voting members were present and constituted a quorum:
Dr. Carolyn Beck, Dr. Joseph Brumbeloe, Dr. Charles Jordan for Dr. Stephen Bushardt, Dr. Joan Exline,
Dr. Charles Jordan, Dr. Julia Lytle, Dr. Ed Mann, Dr. Mary Nettles, Dr. Bill Powell, Dr. David Jay Hebert for Dr. Susan Ross, Dr. Heather Sterling-Turner, Dr. Kathy Yadrick, and Dr. Amy Young.
The following non-voting members were present: Ms. Sherry Laughlin for Dr. Ann Branton,
and Mr. Greg Pierce.
The following guests were present: Dr. Shelia Alber, Dr. Joyous Bethel, Dr. Joseph Bohanon,
Ms. Donna Fielder, Dr. Michael Forster, Dr. Sara Jordan, Dr. Wanda Maulding, Ms. Dawn Porter,
Dr. Gail Russell, and Ms. Joyce Sanders.
1.0 Call to Order
Dr. Shoemaker called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2.0 Adoption of Agenda
Dr. Shoemaker presented the agenda for approval. Dr. Mann moved and Dr. Sterling-Turner seconded a motion to accept the agenda. The motion passed.
3.0 Approval of Minutes
Dr. Shoemaker presented the April 26, 2004 minutes for approval. Dr. Lytle moved and
Dr. Sterling-Turner seconded a motion to accept the minutes. The motion passed.
4.0 Officers’ and Chairs’ Reports
4.1 Chair’s Report – Dr. Shoemaker would like Council to consider the attendance policy in the bylaws. Currently, if a council member misses three consecutive meetings he/she is dismissed. Dr. Shoemaker asked for Council to consider members being dismissed after missing three meetings without a proxy present.
4.2 Corresponding Secretary’s Report – This report is delayed until the September 2004 meeting.
4.3 Parliamentarian’s Report – No report.
5.0 Standing Committee Reports
5.1 Bylaws Committee – No report.
5.2 Credentials Committee Report - Dr. Powell submitted the Credentials Committee report for approval. The report was approved. (See attached).
Dr. Powell presented Council with the new course proposal guidelines and the course proposal form that is on-line. Dr. Yadrick moved and Dr. Lytle seconded a motion to accept the new guidelines and course proposal form.
Dr. Mann moved and Dr. Powell seconded a motion for Council to give Dr. Powell approval to recommend that the entire transition be implemented in spring 2005.
5.3 Election Committee – Dr. Shoemaker reported for Dr. Ross that elections will be held in August 2004.
5.4 Nomination and Election of Chair Elect – Dr. Shoemaker stated that this process will take place in September 2004.
5.5 Policies and Procedures Committee – No report.
5.6 Program Review Committee – No report.
6.0 Ad Hoc Committee Reports – No report.
7.0 Unfinished Business
8.0 New Business
8.1 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Dr. Exline stated that she and Dr. Bond have been coordinating the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) process as part of the SACS reaffirmation of accreditation. The proposed topic is Effective Use of Technology to Enhance Student Learning. Dr. Exline asked the members to provide feedback on the topic and said that a QEP Leadership Team would be formed soon. Concerns about technical support, training, and equipment were mentioned.
8.2 Course and Program Proposals
8.2.1 College of Health
8.2.1.1 School of Social Work
Dr. Bethel represented the School of Social Work and presented the request to modify SWK 692. Dr. Beck moved and Dr. Nettles seconded a motion to accept the modification of SWK 692. The motion passed.
Dr. Bohanon represented the School of Social Work and presented the request to add SWK 501 and SWK 502.
Dr. Mann moved and Dr. Jordan seconded a motion to accept these course additions as a group. The motion passed.
Dr. Sterling-Turner moved and Dr. Mann seconded a motion to accept the addition of SWK 501 and SWK 502. The motion passed.
Dr. Bohanon represented the School of Social Work and presented the proposal to add a Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs.
Dr. Yadrick moved and Dr. Mann seconded a motion to accept the proposal to add a Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs. The motion passed.
8.2.2 College of Science and Technology
8.2.2.1 Department of Geology
Dr. Russell represented the Department of Geology and presented a request to establish a Professional Geology emphasis for a M.S. degree in Geology.
Dr. Beck moved and Dr. Lytle seconded a motion to accept the proposal for a Professional Geology emphasis for a M.S. degree in Geology. The motion passed.
8.2.3 College of Education and Psychology
8.2.3.1 Department of Educational Leadership and Research
Dr. Maulding represented the Department of Educational Leadership and Research and presented the request to modify REF 604.
Dr. Yadrick moved and Dr. Mann seconded a motion to accept the modification of REF 604. The motion passed.
8.2.3.2 Department of Psychology
Dr. Jordan represented the Department of Psychology and presented the request to modify PSY 691 and PSY 791.
Dr. Mann moved and Dr. Hebert seconded a motion to accept these course modifications as a group. The motion passed.
Dr. Yadrick moved and Dr. Sterling-Turner seconded a motion to accept the modification of PSY 691 and PSY 791. The motion passed.
Dr. Jordan represented the Department of Psychology and presented the request to modify PSY 640, 641, 734, 736, and 742.
Dr. Yadrick moved and Dr. Mann seconded a motion to accept these course modifications as a group. The motion passed.
Dr. Mann moved and Dr. Beck seconded a motion to accept the modification of PSY 640, 641, 734, 736, and 742. The motion passed.
9.0 Announcements
Dr. Shoemaker passed the official Graduate Council chair’s gavel to Dr. Joan Exline, Chair, for the 2004-2005 year.
10.0 Adjournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2004 at 3:00 p.m.
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Greg Pierce, Recording Secretary
Presiding Officer
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Dr. Hal Shoemaker, Chair
GRADUATE MINUTES SUMMARY
June 28, 2004
College of Health
School of Social Work
Modify: SWK 692 Spirituality in Social Work
Practice.
To: SWK 692 Spirituality in Social Work
Practice. On-line
correspondence format.
Effective fall 2004.
Add: SWK 501 Addictions and ATOD. Three hours. Effective
spring 2005.
Add: SWK 502 Physiology and
Pharmacology of ATOD.
Three hours. Effective spring 2005.
Add: Certificate in Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs.
Effective fall 2004.
College of Science and Technology
Department of Geology
Add: Emphasis Area in Geology M.S. Program
Effective spring 2005.
College of Education and Psychology
Department of Educational Leadership and Research
Modify: REF 604 Foundations in American
Education.
To: REF 604 Foundations in American
Education. On-line
correspondence format.
Effective fall 2004.
Department of Psychology
Modify: PSY 691 Research in Psychology.
Graded.
To: PSY 691 Research in Psychology.
Pass/Fail.
Effective fall 2004.
Modify: PSY 640 Clinical Assessment I.
To: PSY 640 Behavioral and Emotional
Assessment of Children.
Effective fall 2004.
Modify: PSY 641 Clinical Assessment II.
To: PSY 641 Cognitive and Abilities
Assessment. Effective
fall 2004.
Modify: PSY 734 Behavior Therapy.
To: PSY 734 Child Behavior Therapy.
Effective fall 2004.
Modify: PSY 736 Pre-practicum in Clinical
Psychology.
To: PSY 736 Introduction to Clinical
Effective fall 2004.
Modify: PSY 742 Time-Limited Adult
Psychotherapy.
To: PSY 742 Empirically Supported
Therapy for Adults.
Effective fall 2004.
DATE: JUNE 28, 2004
TO: GRADUATE COUNCIL
FROM: GRADUATE CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
RE: GRADUATE FACULTY STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS
We have reviewed the submitted credentials and recommend the following faculty for the graduate faculty status listed below:
ASSOCIATE STATUS
A1=May teach graduate courses within specialization
A2=A1 + May serve as a member of master’s and specialist committees
A3=A1 + A2 + May serve as a member of a doctoral committee only if person has an earned doctorate.
A3 – Margaret Bogle Nutrition and Food Systems
A3 – William Larry Crowson Psychology
A3 – Angelo DePaola Coastal Sciences
A3 – Brent Hales Nutrition and Food Systems
A3 – John S. Williamson School of Polymers & High Performance Materials
A3 – Rosamond Myers Psychology
REGULAR STATUS
Level 1=May teach graduate courses within specialization.
Level 2=Level 1 + May serve as a member of master’s and specialist committees + May serve as a member of doctoral committees, but may not chair doctoral committees (must have earned doctorate).
Level 3=Level 1 + May be a member or chair any level committee (must have an earned doctorate).
Level 1- Scott Dixon McDowell School of Mass Communication & Journalism
Level 2- Marilyn Porciello Ellzey School of Mass Communication & Journalism
Keith F. Johnson School of Mass Communication & Journalism
Jae-Hwa Shin School of Mass Communication & Journalism
Level 3- Charles M. Mayo School of Mass Communication & Journalism
R. Alan Thompson Criminal Justice
Lisa S. Nored Criminal Justice
Respectfully submitted,
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William Powell, Chair