Eastern Michigan University

COE COUNCIL MEETING
May 12, 2004

2 p.m.
Porter Building, 205A

 

MINUTES OF MEETING

 

Attendance:  J. Robbins (COE); J. Tracy (L&C); C. Karshin (HPERD); E. Hoffman (TED); L. Rocklage (SPED); S. McCarthy (HPERD); L. Lee (SPED); M. Kinney-Sedgwick (TED); D. Choudhuri (L&C); E. Pedersen (HPERD); I. Haslam (HPERD); P. Buchanan (CHHS)

 

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

2.      Teleconference with CMU – Officials from Central Michigan University provided an historical account as to how their current governance structure evolved from one committee to four committees.  Each of these committees ( PK-16 Partnership, Selection, Admission and Retention, Curriculum Committee, and Assessment Committees) duties, roles and challenges were described. 

3.      Approval of the Minutes – The minutes of the April 14, 2004 meeting were approved as distributed.       

4.      Election of Two Representatives to the Continuing Education Advisory Council – David Anderson and John Tonkovich were elected as COE representatives to the Continuing Education Advisory Council.

5.      Reports of Committees

A.     Reports from Standing Committees

i.                     Committee on Basic Programs – The Council voted to approve the revised description for ECE 314 and Toddlers to read “This course examines the growth and development of infants and toddlers (conception to 36 months), and the characteristics of high quality child care programs for this age group.  The importance of respectful, responsive and interactive care giving, and creating safe, nurturing environments and experiences is emphasized.”

ii.                   Committee on Advanced Programs –

1.                  The COE Council voted to approve the Graduate Certificate in Educational Assessment.  The 18 hour certificate consists of:

a.       EDPS 688 Internships in Educational Psychology (3)

b.      EDPS 626 Principles and Issues in Educational Assessment (3)

c.       EDPS 627 Designing Classroom Assessments (3)

d.      EDPS 628 Analyzing Student Learning (3)

e.       EDPS Assessment for School/Program Improvement (3)

f.        EDPS 667 Principles of Educational Research (3)

2.                  The COE Council voted to approve the following curricular materials from Leadership and Counseling:

a.       Change the number of EDLD 640 Organizational Theory to EDLD 740

b.      Change the number of EDLD 840 Team Building and Consensus Decision-Making of Educational Leadership to EDLD 609

c.       Change the title of COUN 689 from “Field-Based Experience in Student Affairs” to “Field-Based Experience I.” Change the course description to “This course emphasizes on-the-job experience under professional supervision that affords the student practical counseling experience in approved settings.”

d.      Change the title of COUN 692 from “Seminar in Student Affairs” to “Seminar: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in College Counseling.”  Change the number of credit hours from 3 to 2.  Change the course description to “This course provides opportunities for students to synthesize learning from previous coursework with application to college counseling.  Current issues in the field, ethical and legal considerations, student development theories with an emphasis on diverse student groups, and an action research project will be the focus of this course.”

e.       Change the title of COUN 694 from “Seminar: Counseling in the Community” to “Seminar: Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in Community Counseling.”  Change the course description to “To work effectively in community settings, counselors must be aware of current issues and changes in the profession.  This course provides opportunities to explore ethical and legal issues, professional considerations such as community counselor identity, relationships with other mental health professionals, professional credentialing, and managed care and third-party reimbursement.”

f.        Change the title of COUN 696 from “Seminar in School Counseling” to “Seminar: Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in School Counseling.”  Change the course description to “This course provides opportunity to synthesize practical experiences in education and previous coursework with an emphasis on professional development as a school counselor.  An integration of school counseling theories and models, legal, ethical and current issues, case studies, and an action research project will be the focus of the course.”

g.       New course EDLD 714 Data-Driven Decision Management for Educational Leaders (3).

h.       Replace EDLD 840 with EDLD 714 in the doctoral program in educational leadership.

iii.                  Professional and Affiliated Programs Committee –

1.      The Council voted to approve the following:

a.       New course NURS 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing (2)

b.      New course DTC 101 Fundamentals of Personal Nutrition (3)

c.       New course INDT 408 Telephone Technology (3)

d.      New courses GERT 466 and 566 Edna Gates Conference: Seminar on Dementia Care

e.       New course SWRK 643 Families in the Social Environment (3)

f.        Five new courses in Hotel and Restaurant Management

                                                                                                   i.      HRM 420 Quality Service Management (3)

                                                                                                 ii.      HRM 475 International Hospitality Management (3)

                                                                                                iii.      HRM 521 Quality Service Management (3)

                                                                                               iv.      HRM 629 International Hospitality Management (3)

                                                                                                 v.      HRM 639 Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Strategy (3)

g.       Revisions in the B.S. degree in Legal Assistant (Paralegal) Studies (eliminate BEDU 100, 220, 396; add BEDU 496 and six hours of restrictive electives).

h.       New course LEGL 414 Legal Assistance Center Clinical Experience (3)

i.         New course CNST 436 Heavy/Highway Construction (3)

iv.                 Personnel Committee – No report

v.                   Planning and Finance Committee – No report

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

6.      Reports from other College or University Groups

A.     Faculty Council –  No report

B.     Graduate Council – No report

C.     Strategic Planning Process – J. Robbins stated that the College strategic plan will be due in Fall 2004.  Work cannot begin until the University puts things into order.

D.     Continuing Education Advisory Council – No report

E.      EMU Research Advisory Council – No report

F.      COE Resource Development Board – No report

G.     COE Student Advisory Committee - No report

H.     Ad hoc Diversity Committee – The Council voted to approve a motion to amend the College of Education governance document to include the COE Diversity Committee as a standing committee.  The COE faculty will be given an opportunity to vote on this matter, following a brief presentation describing its rationale at the 2004 fall COE conference. 

I.        Ad hoc Porter Chair Advisory Committee – J. Tracy stated that the Committee is working through the spring and summer to finalize Joyce Epstein’s itinerary for the 2004-2005 academic year.  

J.       Ad hoc COE Alumni Hall of Fame Committee – No report

K.    Ad hoc Education Students Data Assessment Committee – No report   

L.      Other COE Groups – No report

M.   COE Department or Offices – No report

N.    Porter Building Status – No report

O.    NCATE/State Review Preparation – J. Robbins reported that formal notification was received from NCATE with only two recommendations for “areas for improvement.”  Both of which are related to data collection, analysis, and use for program improvement.  MDE approval of Social Studies (secondary) has been received.

P.      Dean’s Report – J. Robbins reported that the Budget Steering Committee will meet on May 13th to discuss the cuts needed to be made for the 2004-2005 academic year.  Virginia Harder has been named as the new Associate Dean in the COE.  Alane Starko has been named as the COE’s Interim Dean.   

7.      Old Business – The Council will meet on Wednesday, May 19th at 2:00 for a teleconference with officials from Western Michigan University regarding the professional education governance structure.  A copy of the 6th version of the proposed restructuring will be emailed to all members so that those that cannot attend the meeting can provide input.

8.   New Business – None

9.   Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

 

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 19, 2004, 2 pm  205a Porter Building

 

 

Minutes Submitted by: Christine Karshin, Ph.D.

                                      Secretary, COE Council