STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE COUNCIL

MINUTES

OCTOBER 24, 2002

Meeting #2

Present: Dr. David Jeffrey Dr. Darrel McDonald

Dr. Anna Bradfield Dr. Joe Oliver

Mr. Al Cage Dr. Brian Oswald

Dr. Beatrice Clack Dr. Pamela Roberson

Dr. Raymond Eastman Dr. Aileen Smith

Mr. Danny Irwin Ms. Sherry Wells

Dr. Janie Kenner

Absent: Dr. Jill Carrington Dr. Lauren Scharff

The Graduate Council met at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, 2002 in Room 307, Austin Building. Dr. Oswald made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 26, 2002 meeting as amended. Dr. Eastman seconded the motion. The motion passed.

I. Announcements

A. Graduate Assistantships

If any department is in need of a graduate assistant please contact Dr. Jeffrey. There will be five additional positions available for the spring semester.

B. New Programs

A Master of Science in athletic training is in the discussion stage. The proposal will be brought to the November Graduate Council meeting. The Psychology Department will be offering an emphasis in teaching. Human Services Department will be requesting permission from the Coordinating Board to go to the planning stage for a Ph.D. in School Psychology and Special Education. Also in the planning stage is a Ph.D. in Environmental Science. The Board of Regents has approved a satellite program in Cleveland offering nine courses in Educational Leadership for the Spring. The Elementary Education Department may be offering courses in Dallas with an expectant enrollment of 400 students.

II. Old Business

A. Faculty Affairs Committee

No committee report.

B. Academic Affairs Committee

No committee report.

C. Student Affairs Committee

Dr. Oliver discussed thesis guide revisions.

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

Linda Stark Bobo Kinesiology Associate

Steven L. Kahn Psychology Adjunct

Barbara J. Michael Sociology Associate

Dr. Smith made a motion to accept the membership applications as presented. Dr. Oswald seconded the motion. The motion passed.

B. Graduate Faculty Renewal Applications

The Graduate Council considered the following renewal applications:

Name Department/Program Membership Type

Al Greule Communication Associate to Full

Jim Towns Communication Renew as Full

Rachel Underwood Human Sciences Renew as Full

Ronnie Barra Kinesiology Renew as Full

Sandra Cole Kinesiology Renew as Full

Elizabeth Rhodes Kinesiology Renew as Associate

DawnElla Rust Kinesiology Associate to Full

David Shows Kinesiology Renew as Full

Dan Bruton Physics and Astronomy Associate to Full

Thomas Callaway Physics and Astronomy Renew as Full

Norman Markworth Physics and Astronomy Renew as Full

Dr. Oliver made a motion to approve the renewals as presented. Dr. Clack seconded the motion. The motion passed.

C. Director of Graduate Assistant Orientation

The University Graduate Council is soliciting names of graduate faculty members who would be interested in serving as the Director of the Graduate Assistant Orientation workshop held once a year at the beginning of the Fall semester. Interested faculty members should send a letter of interest to the Graduate Office by November 8, 2002.

D. Draft Proposal for Graduate Tuition

Dr. Jeffrey distributed a draft proposal for new graduate tuition. Discussion took place and will be continued at the next Graduate Council meeting.

Dr. Oswald made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded Dr. Bradfield. The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

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Dr. David L. Jeffrey Lagena B. Carver

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