skip to main content ISU bar University Faculty Senate Approved November 02, 2006 November 02, 2006 Minutes Indiana State University Faculty Senate 2005-06 GC#7 Present: W. Barratt, M. Boyer, B. Corcoran, H. Chait, B. Frank (Senate Liaison), M. Haque, C. MacDonald, C. Mayer, L. O’Laughlin Absent: A. Gilberti, L. Romero (student rep) Ex Officio: D. Collier (student rep), J. Kuhlman (Interim Graduate Dean), S. Powers (Ed), T. Siefert (SOGS) Guests: none Call to Order: C. MacDonald called the meeting to order at 9:02. Agenda was adopted by consensus. Minutes for 10.19.06 and 10.12.06 approved by consensus. Unfinished/Ongoing Business Curriculum proposals (distributed previously) M.S. in Computer Science change with added courses: CS 620, 621,658,695. The motion to un-table proposal is seconded. Committee members express concern that in a climate where programs are being reduced or cut, the program will require additional faculty. The department’s argument is that they have been turning away students when students have found out it was not a Computer Science degree. Right now, this is a Math degree with specialization in CS instead of a specifically designed CS degree. If Math MA enrollment is not substantial, this program will be cut. The Graduate School has every reason to believe that enrollment will increase with domestic and international students. This proposal was in process before Program Prioritization was begun. Department says they have adequate staff to fill the program. We are losing students because we don’t have a CS program. Motion passes [7-0-1]. EdS degree requirements: Motion to un-table proposal is approved. Motion passes unanimously [8-0-0]. EdS in Educational Administration: Motion to un-table proposal is approved. A course associated with this proposal has already been passed. Every time the license changes the curriculum needs changing. Motion passes unanimously [8-0-0]. Program Prioritization (timeline and final report distributed via email) We are asked to consider the timeline as well as proposals. Deans will be negotiating with Deans about proposed cancellations. There are procedural issues about how to eliminate programs in a timely manner. When there are disagreements, we are asked to consider ways of resolving disagreements. The GC expresses concern about how or on what basis we are to evaluate relative merits of programs slated for elimination. All we have is a list of candidates for elimination. It is reminded that all programs cost resources—including course time for faculty. Again, the question is raised as to the degree to which program elimination is driven by need to respond to NCA recommendations that ISU has too many programs. Question is asked whether we can get a list of programs that are not debatable? There is concern is with duplicating efforts. GC role will be to examine programs that require courses in other programs. Of 37 programs, 5 programs are opposed to being cut. The vast majority of programs on the list for elimination are Graduate Programs; GC Dean is very concerned about this. We need the “scorecard”. There is also a Banner issue involving programs with distinct major codes. How many real programs are we talking about? [32] Individual Deans have information along with Academic Affairs. Dean Kulhman will contact other Deans for information. GC needs to address process of consolidation and elimination. W. Barratt and C. MacDonald will form subcommittee to discuss the procedures for consolidation and elimination. If this process is returned to in the future, it is important to have procedures of review. Urgency involves a Nov. 17 deadline for Faculty Senate and Committees to send input to Provost. Deans are interested in streamlining process for program elimination. GC recommends that a list of programs for unchallenged elimination be sent forward. There is extensive concern about degree to which the program prioritization is clerical rearrangement or resource savings. What happens if after first wave of eliminations adequate savings are not recouped? For process, we need a list of the courses in eliminated programs that will be retained by departments eliminating these programs. 5. New Business New Regalia for graduation— Bookstore has a proposal for new robes. Students would be able to rent new gowns for $90; the quality of these robes is significantly improved. New undergrad robes with ISU on the tabs already approved. The issue is whether Graduate programs will adopt new robe styles. Issues are: increase consistency, improved quality, change in vendor, some price increase. Problem has been inconsistency. Dean K moves, Barratt seconds. Proposal is passed unanimously 8-0-0. 6. Reports Chairperson Dean Sauer will serve with M. Haque and L. O’Laughlin on the subcommittee examining residency requirements for graduate assistantships. MAGS (Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools) conference— C. MacDonald, B. Corcoran will constitute a subcommittee to select single thesis for MAGS award. Faculty Senate Liaison Handbook language passed regarding faculty taking courses. S. Lamb, B. Evans met with Provost, President of Trustees about evaluation of University President. Administrative Graduate Student Representative Romero asks that GC encourage grad students to attend Town Hall Meeting today. Awards for conferences and outstanding awards from the Grad Student Association are requesting applications. Adjournment – 10:12 am Respectfully submitted, Brendan Corcoran Secretary Last modified: March 03, 2009  Copyright © 2009 by Indiana State University.