STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE COUNCIL

MINUTES

FEBRUARY 28, 2002

Meeting #5

Present: Dr. David Jeffrey Dr. Pamela Roberson

Dr. Anna Bradfield Dr. Lauren Scharff

Mr. Al Cage Dr. Aileen Smith

Dr. Janie Kenner Dr. Josephine Taylor

Dr. Larry King

Absent: Mr. Donald Beason Mr. Dennis Jones

Ms. Elizabeth Cook Dr. Patrick Mueller

Dr. Michael Fountain Dr. Molly smith

Visitors: Dr. Dean Coble for Dr. Michael Fountain

Ms. Sherry Wells for Mr. Dennis Jones

The Graduate Council met at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2002 in Room 307, Austin Building. Dr. Aileen Smith made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 25, 2002 meeting. Dr. Roberson seconded the motion. The motion passed.

I. Announcements

A. Marilyn Odom Outstanding Graduate Student Award

The Alumni Association will honor the outstanding graduate student for the year 2001-2002. Eligibility extends to graduate students graduating in August or December of 2001 as well as May of 2002. The winner will receive a small cash award and recognition at the Alumni Association Banquet following the Spring commencement. Nomination forms are now available in all departmental offices. We would like to have the completed nomination forms and supporting letters of recommendation in the Graduate Office by March 21, 2002.

B. William R. Johnson Outstanding Thesis Award

The Graduate Office is now accepting nominations for the William R. Johnson Outstanding Thesis Award to be announced at the May 2002 commencement. The winner and thesis director will be acknowledged in the commencement program and the winner will receive a plaque from the Graduate School. Please submit a copy of the thesis selected from your department (only one per department) along with a nomination form explaining how the thesis fulfills the criteria to the Graduate Office on or before March 21, 2002.

II. Old Business

A. Library Resolution

In light of the severe constraints on the library budget, the Academic Affairs committee proposes that the Graduate Council pass a resolution requesting the administration to increase the financial support for library resources to meet the needs of new courses and any others requiring library additions. Dr. Bradfield made a motion to accept the resolution. Dr. Kenner seconded the motion. The motion passed.

B. Graduate Course Proposals and Changes

Dr. Bradfield made a motion to accept all graduate course proposals and changes with the exception of CSC 580 which was tabled for the following meeting until additional information could be obtained. Dr. Scharff seconded the motion. The motion passed.

III. New Business

A. Graduate Faculty Applications

Dr. Jeffrey has reviewed and given administrative approval to the following Graduate Faculty membership applications:

Name Department/Program Membership Type

Susan Abbott Human Services Associate

Janice Stalling Human Services Associate

Sarah Stovall Mathematics/Statistics Associate

Donald E. Bowen Physics Associate

Fred M. Zachary Secondary Educ. & EDLE Associate

Dr. Kenner made a motion to accept the membership applications as presented. Dr. Roberson seconded the motion. The motion passed.

B. Graduate Faculty Renewals

The Graduate Council considered the following renewal applications:

Name Department/Program Membership Type

Beatrice Clack Biotechnology Associate to Full

Michelle Harris Chemistry Associate to Full

Dr. Bradfield made a motion to approve the renewals as presented. Dr. Scharff seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Dr. Bradfield made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Dr. Taylor. The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

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Dr. David L. Jeffrey Lagena B. Carver

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