STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE COUNCIL

MINUTES

JANUARY 24, 2002

Meeting #4

Present: Dr. David Jeffrey Dr. Lauren Scharff

Mr. Al Cage Dr. Aileen Smith

Mr. Dennis Jones Dr. Molly Smith

Dr. Janie Kenner Dr. Josephine Taylor

Dr. Pamela Roberson

Absent: Mr. Donald Beason Dr. Michael Fountain

Dr. Anna Bradfield Dr. Larry King

Ms. Elizabeth Cook Dr. Patrick Mueller

Visitors: Dr. Dean Coble for Dr. Michael Fountain

Dr. Chris Ninness for Dr. Anna Bradfield

The Graduate Council met at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2002 in room 307, Austin Building. Dr. Aileen Smith made a motion to accept the minutes of the December 6, 2001 meeting. Dr. Molly Smith seconded the motion. The motion passed.

I. Announcements

A. Enrollment

Overall enrollment is 10,677 students which is an increase of 120 students from last year at this time. Graduate enrollment has increased 80 students which is a 6% increase from 1,285 students last year at this time to 1,365 this spring.

The National Science Foundation Grant from the Math Department has contributed to the increase of enrollment by 33 students. Another grant is supporting 55 students in the distance education program training teachers for the visually impaired in the Human Services Department.

B. Department of Music

The Department of Music is proposing two new emphases in accompanying and music education for elementary teachers. The program was designed so that much of the course work can be taken by distance education, web based or computer based courses that can be taught from our campus.

II. Old Business

HB 1641

A survey will be sent to SFA students to receive information about their socioeconomic status and to compare GRE scores. Web sites were visited to see how various Graduate Schools have addressed HB 1641 and their admission decisions. Further discussion will continue to take place regarding HB 1641.

III. New Business

A. Graduate Faculty Appointments

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

Name Department/Program Membership Type

Alexander Karatayev Biology Associate

Peter King Biology Associate

Dr. Scharff made a motion to accept the memberships as presented. Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. The motion passed.

B. Graduate Faculty Renewal

The Graduate Council considered the following renewal application:

Name Department/Program Membership Type

Torey Nalbone Environmental Science Limited

Dr. Scharff made a motion to approve the renewal as presented. Dr. Taylor seconded the motion. The motion passed.

C. Graduate Course Changes and Proposals

A list of course changes and proposals were given to the Academic Affairs Committee to report back with a recommendation at the next Graduate Council meeting. (see insert)

Mr. Cage made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Dr. Scharff. The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

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Dr. David L. Jeffrey Lagena B. Carver

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