Eastern Michigan University

COE COUNCIL MEETING
March 10, 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); L. Rocklage (SPED); N. Maylone (TED); R. Martusewicz (TED); S. McCarthy (HPERD); E. Pedersen (HPERD); L. Stevens (SPED); D. Anderson (L&C); L. Lee (SPED); M. Kinney-Sedgwick (TED); N. Copeland (TED); M. Bretting (COE); P. Schollaert (Provost); C. Lancaster (OAS); S. Quilter (OAS)

 

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

2.      Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the February 11, 2004 meeting were approved as distributed. 

3.      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 the new courses INDT 345 Industrial Direct Response; INDT 346 Industrial Climate; and INDT 448 Wholesale Policy and Distribution. (vote: 10-0-0)

iv.                 Personnel Committee – No report

v.                   Planning and Finance Committee – No report

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

4.      Reports from other College or University Groups

A.     Faculty Council –  No report

B.     Graduate Council – No report

C.     Strategic Planning Process - E. Hoffman reported that she was named chair of the Interdisciplinary Research Committee.  A collaboration breakfast, sponsored by ORD, will take place on April 8th  from 8:00-10:00 A.M. in Guild Hall.

D.     Continuing Education Advisory Council – L. Rocklage reported on the on-going discussion/debate between WebCT and E Companion. 

E.      EMU Research Advisory Council - No report

F.      COE Resource Development Board – J. Robbins provided his support for Susan Rink’s efforts to secure gifts to the COE, particularly in the area of scholarships.  Future funds will be needed to enhance the College’s discretionary funds.

G.     COE Student Advisory Committee - No report

H.     Ad hoc Diversity Committee – J. Berry announced that a proposal from the committee is forthcoming.

I.        Ad hoc Porter Chair Advisory Committee – L. Rocklage reported that Joyce Epstein’s next visit will be March 23-25th.  Joyce has agreed to remain as Porter Chair for another year. 

J.       Ad hoc COE Alumni Hall of Fame Committee – J. Robbins encouraged everyone’s attendance at the Education Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony and reception on Friday, March 19th at 4:00 P.M.

K.    Ad hoc Education Students Data Assessment Committee – N. Maylone stated that the University is aggressively advocating for on-line student profiles.  

L.      Other COE Groups – No report

M.   COE Department or Offices – No report

N.    Porter Building Status – M. Bretting reported that the laptop in room 203 was stolen.  However, the building’s security system was successful in helping to identify the culprit who faces prosecution for the theft.

O.    NCATE/State Review Preparation – J. Robbins reported that additional state approvals are being received.

P.      Dean's Report – J. Robbins reported that Eastern’s delegation at the recent AACTE convention was tied with Illinois State University as having the largest number of participants.

An update on the work of the three committees charged by the Provost to trim the Academic Affairs budget was given.  The proposal from the committee looking at administrative support services was rejected by the Provost.  The proposal submitted by the “faculty lines” committee was accepted.  Approved faculty searches are in progress, and there are a number of faculty lines “on the bubble” whose approval is still pending.  The administrative reorganization committee has developed a proposal that would trim the Academic Affairs budget by $1.2 million.  It will be presented to the Steering Committee on March 15th.

5.            Old Business –

A.        J. Robbins provided background on previous discussions surrounding the issue on whether to award current post-baccalaureate students a bachelor’s degree.  Provost Schollaert was in attendance to listen to the concerns of Council members, and to provide additional information on the matter.  Christine Lancaster and Shawn Quilter were also in attendance to provide requested data.  Provost Schollaert spoke of the need to award post-baccalaureate students a degree.  A large number of students are not being recognized by the State or the University.  Following a lengthy discussion a motion not to approve the proposal to award current post-baccalaureate students a bachelor’s degree in favor of a EMU certificate was rejected (0-10-0).  A second motion was made to approve the proposal to award current post-baccalaureate students a bachelor’s degree (Bachelor of Science in Education).  This motion was passed (vote 10-0-0).

B.         Concerns regarding the proposed changes to general education were discussed.  The Council recommended submitting a formal response based upon the Faculty Council’s comments.  This item will be discussed further at the next meeting.

C.        A discussion on the proposal to revise the governance system for professional education was tabled.

 

6.         New Business – None

7.         Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 3:33 p.m.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 24, 2004, 2 pm, 301B/C Porter

 

 

Minutes Submitted by: Christine Karshin, Ph.D.

                                      Secretary, COE Council