STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE COUNCIL

MINUTES

JANUARY 23, 2004

Meeting #5

Present: Dr. David Jeffrey Dr. Joe Oliver

Mr. Peter Andrew Dr. Brian Oswald

Mr. Al Cage Dr. Janice Pattillo

Dr. John Dahmus Dr. Aileen Smith

Dr. Michelle Harris Ms. Sherry Wells

Mr. Ronald Havner Dr. Gary Wurtz

Dr. Janie Kenner

Absent: Dr. Beatrice Clack Dr. Raymond Eastman

Visitors: Ms. Manelle Penney for Dr. Beatrice Clack

Dr. Michael Legg

The Graduate Council met at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2004 in room 307, Austin Building. Dr. Dahmus made a motion to approve the minutes of December 11, 2003 as amended. Dr. Harris seconded the motion. The motion passed.

I. Announcements

Enrollment

Our unofficial graduate enrollment is approximately 1667 students at this time. Students have registered for more than 11,930 semester credit hours at the master’s and doctoral level.

II. Old Business

Forestry Resource Interpretation Proposal

The Graduate Council discussed the proposed major in Resource Interpretation in the Master of Science degree program in the Arthur Temple College of Forestry. Dr. Mike Legg, the program advisor, visited with the Graduate Council explaining the program and answering various questions.

The program is web-based, supplemented with videotapes and CD’s of visual material, electronic readings and PDF files. The program will be available from any site with Internet web access.

The Forestry Resource Interpretation program is based upon a formal Memorandum of Understanding between SFASU and the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service to promote interpretive training and develop graduate level interpretive coursework. The main objective of the proposed major in Resource Interpretation is to provide in-depth instruction in the theory, philosophy, and techniques required to enhance visitor’s experience in parks and to promote stewardship of park resources.

Dr. Pattillo made a motion to approve the Forestry Resource Interpretation Proposal as amended. Mr. Andrew seconded the motion. The motion passed.

III. New Business

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)

Dr. Dahmus made a motion to adjourn. Dr. Oswald seconded the motion. The meeting adjourned at 4:00.

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Dr. David L. Jeffrey Lagena B. Carver

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