Eastern Michigan University

COE COUNCIL MEETING
January 14, 2004

2 p.m.
Porter Building, 301B

 

MINUTES OF MEETING

 

Attendance:  J. Robbins (COE); J. Berry (OAS); J. Tracy (L&C); C. Karshin (HPERD); E. Hoffman (TED); A. Starko (TED); L. Rocklage (SPED); N. Maylone (TED); D. Choudhuri (L&C); R. Martusewicz (TED); S. McCarthy (HPERD); K. Carney (SPED); L. Stevens (SPED); D. Anderson (L&C); I. Haslam (HPERD); L. Lee (SPED); M. Bretting (COE); J. Balowski (HPERD); M. Kinney-Sedgwick (TED); N. Copeland (TED)

 

1.      Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 2:05 pm by M. Kinney-Sedgwick, Chair pro tem. 

2.      Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the December 10, 2003 meeting were approved as distributed.           

3.      D. Anderson offered an official statement of thanks and appreciation to Dean Robbins in response to the recent announcement of his impending retirement. 

4.      Reports of Committees

A.     Reports from Standing Committees

i.                     Committee on Basic Programs –  No report

ii.                   Committee on Advanced Programs – No report

iii.                Professional and Affiliated Programs Committee

a.                   The COE Council approved six new graduate courses in Graphic Design (vote: 13-0-0)  

1.      ART 509 – Graphic Design

2.      ART 605 – Advanced Design Studies

3.      ART 606 – Advanced Studio in Graphic Design

4.      ART 607 – Advanced Studio in Graphic Design

5.      ART 608 – Intensive Studio in Graphic Design I

6.      ART 609 – Intensive Studio in Graphic Design II

b.                  The COE Council approved revisions in the non-teaching major in Sociology including the new SOCL 230: Introduction to Applied Sociology. (vote 13-0-0)

c.                   The COE Council approved the new course CTAC 370: Nonprofit Organizational Communication. (vote 13-0-0)  

d.                  The COE Council approved the new course FRNH 545 Advanced French Phonetics. (vote 13-0-0)

iv.                 Personnel Committee – No report

v.                   Planning and Finance Committee – No report

vi.                 Reports from COE Council ad hoc committees: No report

5.      Reports from other College or University Groups

A.     Faculty Council – Questions arose regarding the information currently circulating regarding a proposed poll to vote on EMU faculty’s “Confidence” in President Kirkpatrick.  Faculty Council representatives for all campus departments were asked to poll the faculty and report their findings at a future Faculty Council meeting.

A.     Graduate Council – No report

B.     Continuing Education Advisory Council – E. Hoffman reported that discussions have begun regarding the upcoming AAUP contract negotiations.  Potential barriers to distance education are being discussed.  The Advisory Council has asked that faculty members provide feedback to Dave Clifford about potential concerns regarding this matter.

C.     EMU Research Advisory Council - No report

D.     COE Program and Policy Advisory Board - No report

E.      COE Resource Development Board – No report

F.      COE Human Subjects/Research Advisory Committee - No report

G.     COE Student Advisory Committee - No report

H.     Ad hoc Technology Advisory Committee - No report

I.        Ad hoc Building Appearance Committee - No report

J.       Ad hoc Diversity Committee – J. Berry announced that a meeting is scheduled for January 30th to respond to the citation in the NCATE report. The committee will also work to identify a focused mission, including goals and objectives to be presented to the College on a future date.

K.    Ad hoc Porter Chair Advisory Committee – A. Starko reported that Joyce Epstein will be returning to EMU February 5-7th.

L.      Ad hoc COE Alumni Hall of Fame Committee – J. Robbins reported that six individuals have be selected and notified to be this year’s inductees.  Their names will be announced on Monday, January 19th.

M.   Ad hoc Assessment Advisory Committee – N. Maylone reported that the Committee will meet again on January 16th to discuss the development of a template for IT people to provide a more efficient system to organize student data.   

N.    Other COE Groups – No report

B.     COE Department or Offices – No report

O.    Porter Building Status – No report

P.      NCATE/State Review Preparation – M. Kinney-Sedgwick reported that the notification was recently received regarding MDE approval of both the undergraduate major and minor in Reading.  In addition, the graduate program in Reading is now considered nationally recognized program.

J. Robbins has yet to receive the official NCATE report from last fall’s visit.

The National Council for Social Studies rejoinder was rejected.

Q.    Dean's Report – J. Robbins provided the details that went in to his decision to voluntarily announce his retirement effective August 31, 2004.  The transition toward new leadership will be twofold:

The COE will have two Deans during July-August (2004).  Dean Robbins will use this time to use up accumulated vacation time and to complete annual reports and evaluations.  During the 2004-2005 academic year, Dean Robbins will be preparing himself to become a faculty member in Leadership and Counseling.  His future at EMU will need to be decided by Fall 2005.  The three choices include: (1) a complete separation from EMU, (2) a part-time faculty appointment, or (3) a full-time faculty appointment.  

The Provost will announce a call to the COE inviting applications and nominations for an Interim Dean.  The Interim Dean’s term will begin on July 1st.  A small advisory committee will help the Provost sort through the application materials.  The advisory committee will be made up of COE administrators and the COE Council Chair.

The COE Council approved a motion to encourage the Provost to start the open search process for the Dean’s position this winter.

M. Bretting reported that very little detail has been provided regarding the upcoming budget cuts.  Central administration does not know how much money it has to work with, therefore, the Provost is reluctant to identify specific dollar amounts.  The goal of the COE is to trim the budget so as not to negatively impact the teaching and learning process.  A business model will be used to fund Spring/Summer classes. 

6.            Old Business – None

7.            New Business – J. Robbins again reminded the Council of the Provost’s invitation for college councils to participate in “campus debates.”

J. Robbins was asked by the Provost to prepare a draft proposal in regards to awarding post-baccalaureate students with a bachelor’s degree.  The proposal will be reviewed by the Basic Program’s Committee.  However, an advance copy was distributed to Council members to preview.

The COE Council approved the proposed revisions to the Health Education Minor.   (Vote 13-0-0)  The revisions are as follows:

Proposed new courses

HLED 305 Current Health Issues I (3)

HLED 315 Current Health Issues II (3)

HLED 325 Instructional Skills and Strategies for Health Education (3)

HLED 355 Health Education Program Planning (3)

HLED 450 Health Education Assessment (3)

Revised Courses

HLED 270 Principles of Health Education (3)

HLED 460 Concepts of Sexuality Education (3)

HLED 490 Drug Use and Abuse (3)

8.           Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 3:06 p.m.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 28, 2004, 2 pm, 301B/C Porter

 

 

Minutes Submitted by: Christine Karshin, Ph.D.

                                      Secretary, COE Council