Meeting of the College Assembly

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Kansas Room, Kansas Union

October 5, 2004 – 4:00 p.m.

AGENDA

I.APPROVAL OF MAY 4, 2004 MINUTES

II.REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GRADUATE STUDIES (CGS)

Presented by Rodolfo Torres; submitted by Emily Eichler

A. Curricular Changes:AMS 700, AMS 714, AMS 720, AMS 725, AMS 730, AMS 731, AMS

797, ANTH 700, ANTH 791, ANTH 793, ANTH 795, ANTH 796, ANTH 797, ANTH 798, BIOL 700, BIOL 784, BIOL 785, BIOL 787, BIOL 788, BIOL 798, CHIN 752, EALC 747, GEOL 712 , GEOL 713, GEOL 714, GEOL 721, GEOL 724, GEOL 727, GEOL 728, GEOL 756, GEOL 763, GEOL 774, GEOL 775, GEOL 780, GEOL 781, GEOL 782, GEOL 783, GEOL 784, GEOL 785, GEOL 911, GEOL 912, GEOL 922, GEOL 932, GEOL 941, GEOL 942, GEOL 963, HA 706, HA 906, HIST 720, HIST 721, HIST 722, HIST 723, HIST 725, HIST 728, HIST 747, HIST 756, INS 808, MUSE 701, MUSE 702, MUSE 703, MUSE 704, MUSE 705, MUSE 706, PHIL 805, PHIL 807, PHIL 810, PHIL 824, PHIL 828, PHIL 831, PHIL 881, PHIL 890, PSYC 795

B.For Approval by College Assembly

CGS recommends for approval the following:

1.Speech-Language-Hearing Department changes to the MA program

2. Philosophy Department change in Graduate Requirements

III.REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AND ADVISING (CUSA) Presented by Chris Haufler, CUSA Chair; submitted by Andrea Noltner

A. Curricular Changes: AAAS 307, AAAS 400, AAAS 543, AAAS 545, ANTH 386, HDFL 100, HDFL 101, HDFL 677, HDFL 691, HDFL 695, CLSX 502, COMS 151, COMS 300, COMS 420, COMS 534, COMS 535, COMS 536, COMS 545, ENGL 105, ENGL 205, HIST 118, HIST 119, HIST 307, HIST 502, LING 543, POLS 618, PUAD 693, PUAD 694, REL 478, SLAV 505, SLAV 568, SLAV 664, SLAV 667, SPAN 540

B. Degree Requirements for approval:

1. HT Principal Course Status for:

a. HIST 321 From Mystics to Feminists: Women’s History in Europe 1600 to the Present

b. WS 321 From Mystics to Feminists: Women’s History in Europe 1600 to the Present

2. Non-Western Culture Status for:

AAAS 307 Modern African History, Honors

AAAS 543 Language and Culture in Arabic-Speaking Communities

AAAS 545 Unveiling the Veil

HIST 307 Modern African History, Honors

LING 543 Language and Culture in Arabic-Speaking Communities

C. Report of Action

1. Change to Environmental Studies Major

2. Correction to Public Administration Major

3. Correction to Religious Studies Major

4. Correction to Religious Studies Minor

IV.INTRODUCTION OF NEW FACULTY

COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS

I.MINUTES OF THE COLLEGE ASSEMBLY, May 4, 2004

The meeting was called to order by Dean Kim Wilcox.

The first order of business was the approval of the April 6, 2004 minutes. The minutes were approved as published.

The CGS report was presented by Terry Slocum. Professor Slocum moved for the approval of the proposed curricular changes listed. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Professor Slocum moved for the approval of the proposal from the Department of English for a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Professor Slocum moved for the approval of the revisions from the Department of Political Science of the MA material in the graduate catalog. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Professor Slocum then moved for the approval of the proposal from the Department of Human Development and Family Life for the changes in the master’s and doctoral degrees regarding the change of name to Applied Behavioral Science. A vote was taken and the motion carried.

The CUSA report was presented by Nancy Baym. Professor Baym moved for the approval of the proposed curricular changes listed. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Professor Baym moved for the approval of the Degree Requirements listed. A vote was taken and the motion carried. Professor Baym mentioned the Reports of Action.

Dean Wilcox announced that the results from the vote to establish a College Advisory Council (CAC) were 208 in the affirmative and 40 opposed.

Dean Wilcox adjourned the meeting at 4:10 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Emily Eichler

Recording Secretary

II.REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON GRADUATE STUDIES (CGS)

Presented by Rodolfo Torres; submitted by Emily Eichler

A.CURRICULAR CHANGES

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

AMS 700 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM EXHIBITS (3)

(OLD)This course will consider the role of exhibits as an integrated part of museum collection management, research, and public service. Lecture and discussion will focus on issues involved in planning and producing museum exhibits. Laboratory exercises will provide first hand experience with basic preparation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the management of an exhibit program in both large and small museums in the major disciplines. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as ANTH 793, BIOL 787, GEOL 781, HIST 723, and MUSE 703.)

AMS 700 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM EXHIBITS (3)

(NEW)This course will consider the role of exhibits as an integrated part of museum collection management, research, and public service. Lecture and discussion will focus on issues involved in planning and producing museum exhibits. Laboratory exercises will provide first hand experience with basic preparation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the management of an exhibit program in both large and small museums in the major disciplines. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as BIOL 787, GEOL 781, HIST 723, and MUSE 703.)

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

AMS 714 CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (3)

(OLD)This course will acquaint the future museum professional with problems in conserving all types of collections. Philosophical and ethical approaches will be discussed, as well as the changing practices regarding conservation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on detection and identification of causes of deterioration in objects made of organic and inorganic materials, and how these problems can be remedied. Storage and care of objects will also be considered. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as ANTH 700, BIOL 700, GEOL 780, HIST 722 and MUSE 706.)

AMS 714 CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (3)

(NEW)This course will acquaint the future museum professional with problems in conserving all types of collections. Philosophical and ethical approaches will be discussed, as well as the changing practices regarding conservation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on detection and identification of causes of deterioration in objects made of organic and inorganic materials, and how these problems can be remedied. Storage and care of objects will also be considered. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as BIOL 700, GEOL 780, HIST 722 and MUSE 706.)

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

AMS 720 THE NATURE OF MUSEUMS (3)

(OLD)The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the kinds of museums, their various missions, and their characteristics and potentials as research, education, and public service institutions responsible for collections of natural and cultural objects. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as ANTH 795, BIOL 788, GEOL 782, HIST 720, and MUSE 702.)

AMS 720 THE NATURE OF MUSEUMS (3)

(NEW)The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the kinds of museums, their various missions, and their characteristics and potentials as research, education, and public service institutions responsible for collections of natural and cultural objects. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as BIOL 788, GEOL 782, HIST 720, and MUSE 702.)

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

AMS 725 HISTORICAL ADMINISTRATION/MUSEUM STUDIES WORKSHOP: (1-3)

(OLD)Short term, intensive workshops presented to provide specialized background in a variety of skills required in historical archives or museums. (Same as ANTH 791.)

AMS 725 HISTORICAL ADMINISTRATION/MUSEUM STUDIES WORKSHOP: (1-3)

(NEW)Short term, intensive workshops presented to provide specialized background in a variety of skills required in historical archives or museums.

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

AMS 730 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MUSEUM COLLECTION MANAGEMENT (3)

(OLD)Lecture, discussion, and laboratory exercises on the nature of museum collections, their associated data, and their use in scholarly research; cataloging, storage, fumigation, automated information management and related topics will be presented for museums of art, history, natural history and anthropology. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as ANTH 798, BIOL 798, GEOL 785, HIST 725, and MUSE 704.)

AMS 730 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MUSEUM COLLECTION MANAGEMENT (3)

(NEW)Lecture, discussion, and laboratory exercises on the nature of museum collections, their associated data, and their use in scholarly research; cataloging, storage, fumigation, automated information management and related topics will be presented for museums of art, history, natural history and anthropology. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as BIOL 798, GEOL 785, HIST 725, and MUSE 704.)

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

AMS 731 MUSEUM MANAGEMENT (3)

(OLD)Lecture, discussion, and laboratory exercises on the nature of museums as organizations; accounting, budget cycles, personnel management, and related topics will be presented using, as appropriate, case studies and a simulated museum organization model. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as ANTH 796, BIOL 785, GEOL 783, HIST 728, and MUSE 701.)

AMS 731 MUSEUM MANAGEMENT (3)

(NEW)Lecture, discussion, and laboratory exercises on the nature of museums as organizations; accounting, budget cycles, personnel management, and related topics will be presented using, as appropriate, case studies and a simulated museum organization model. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as BIOL 785, GEOL 783, HIST 728, and MUSE 701.)

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

AMS 797 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM PUBLIC EDUCATION (3)

(OLD)Consideration of the goals of an institution's public education services, developing programs, identifying potential audiences, developing audiences, and funding. Workshops and demonstrations are designed for students to gain practical experience working with various programs and developing model programs. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as ANTH 797, BIOL 784, GEOL 784, HIST 721, and MUSE 705.)

AMS 797 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM PUBLIC EDUCATION (3)

(NEW)Consideration of the goals of an institution's public education services, developing programs, identifying potential audiences, developing audiences, and funding. Workshops and demonstrations are designed for students to gain practical experience working with various programs and developing model programs. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as BIOL 784, GEOL 784, HIST 721, and MUSE 705.)

DELETE

ANTH 700 CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (3)

This course will acquaint the future museum professional with problems in conserving all types of collections. Philosophical and ethical approaches will be discussed, as well as the changing practices regarding conservation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on detection and identification of causes of deterioration in objects made of organic and inorganic materials, and how these problems can be remedied. Storage and care of objects will also be considered. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as AMS 714, BIOL 700, GEOL 780, HIST 722 and MUSE 706.)

DELETE

ANTH 791 HISTORICAL ADMINISTRATION/MUSEUM STUDIES WORKSHOP: (1-3)

Short term, intensive workshops presented to provide specialized background in a variety of skills required in historical archives or museums. (Same as AMS 725.)

DELETE

ANTH 793 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM EXHIBITS (3)

This course will consider the role of exhibits as an integrated part of museum collection management, research, and public service. Lecture and discussion will focus on issues involved in planning and producing museum exhibits. Laboratory exercises will provide first hand experience with basic preparation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the management of an exhibit program in both large and small museums in the major disciplines. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as AMS 700, BIOL 787, GEOL 781, HIST 723, MUSE 703.)

DELETE

ANTH 795 THE NATURE OF MUSEUMS (3)

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the kinds of museums, their various missions, and their characteristics and potentials as research, education, and public service institutions responsible for collections of natural and cultural objects. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as AMS 720, BIOL 788, GEOL 782, HIST 720, and MUSE 702.)

DELETE

ANTH 796 MUSEUM MANAGEMENT (3)

Lecture, discussion, and laboratory exercises on the nature of museums as organizations; accounting, budget cycles, personnel management, and related topics will be presented using, as appropriate, case studies and a simulated museum organization model. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as AMS 731, BIOL 785, GEOL 783, HIST 728, and MUSE 701.)

DELETE

ANTH 797 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM PUBLIC EDUCATION (3)

Consideration of the goals of an institution's public education services, developing programs, identifying potential audiences, developing audiences, and funding. Workshops and demonstrations are designed for students to gain practical experience working with various programs and developing model programs. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as AMS 797, BIOL 784, GEOL 784, HIST 721, and MUSE 705.)

DELETE

ANTH 798 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF MUSEUM COLLECTION MANAGEMENT (3)

Lecture, discussion, and laboratory exercises on the nature of museum collections, their associated data, and their use in scholarly research; cataloging, storage, fumigation, automated information management and related topics will be presented for museums of art, history, natural history and anthropology. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as AMS 730, BIOL 798, GEOL 785, HIST 725, and MUSE 704.)

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

BIOL 700 CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (3)

(OLD)This course will acquaint the future museum professional with problems in conserving all types of collections. Philosophical and ethical approaches will be discussed, as well as the changing practices regarding conservation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on detection and identification of causes of deterioration in objects made of organic and inorganic materials, and how these problems can be remedied. Storage and care of objects will also be considered. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as AMS 714, ANTH 700, GEOL 780, HIST 722 and MUSE 706.)

BIOL 700 CONSERVATION PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (3)

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

BIOL 784 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM PUBLIC EDUCATION (3)

(OLD)Consideration of the goals of an institution's public education services, developing programs, identifying potential audiences, developing audiences, and funding. Workshops and demonstrations are designed for students to gain practical experience working with various programs and developing model programs. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as AMS 797, ANTH 797, GEOL 784, HIST 721, and MUSE 705.)

BIOL 784 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM PUBLIC EDUCATION (3)

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

BIOL 785 MUSEUM MANAGEMENT (3)

(OLD)Lecture, discussion, and laboratory exercises on the nature of museums as organizations; accounting, budget cycles, personnel management, and related topics will be presented using, as appropriate, case studies and a simulated museum organization model. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as AMS 731, ANTH 796, GEOL 783, HIST 728, and MUSE 701.)

BIOL 785 MUSEUM MANAGEMENT (3)

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

BIOL 787 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM EXHIBITS (3)

(OLD)This course will consider the role of exhibits as an integrated part of museum collection management, research, and public service. Lecture and discussion will focus on issues involved in planning and producing museum exhibits. Laboratory exercises will provide first hand experience with basic preparation techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the management of an exhibit program in both large and small museums in the major disciplines. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as AMS 700, ANTH 793, GEOL 781, HIST 723, and MUSE 703.)

BIOL 787 INTRODUCTION TO MUSEUM EXHIBITS (3)

CHANGE: COURSE DESCRIPTION

BIOL 788 THE NATURE OF MUSEUMS (3)

(OLD)The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the kinds of museums, their various missions, and their characteristics and potentials as research, education, and public service institutions responsible for collections of natural and cultural objects. Prerequisite: Museum Studies student, Indigenous Nations Studies student, or consent of instructor. (Same as AMS 720, ANTH 795, GEOL 782, HIST 720, and MUSE 702.)