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Georgia
Southern University January 15, 2003 GRADUATE COMMITTEE MEETING Chair:Ý Jerry
Wilson January
15, 2003, Deanís Conference Room, College of Education Present:ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ Dr. Jerry Wilson, COBA; Dr. Charles J. Hardy, Acting
Dean, College of Graduate Studies; Dr. Richard Flynn, CLASS; Dr. Kathleen
Comerford, CLASS; Dr. Carol Cornwell, CHHS; Dr. Deborah Thomas, COE;
Dr. Delores Liston, COE; Dr. Cindi Chance, Academic Affairs; Dr. Bede
Mitchell, LIB; Dr. Mike McDonald, COBA; Dr. Bob Fernekes, LIB; Dr. J.
B. Claiborne, COST
Others:ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ Dr. John R. Diebolt, Ms. Lee Mitchell,
Dr. Kent Guion, CHHS; Dr. Curtis Ricker, CLASS; Dr. Dan Hagan, COST;
Dr. Barry Balleck, CLASS; Dr. Mia Alexander-Snow, COE; Dr. Diana Hammitte,
COE Dr. Jerry Wilson, Chair, called the meeting to order
at 3:30 p.m. APPROVAL
OF AGENDA
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
Minutes
of the November 21, 2002, Graduate Committee meeting were approved as
submitted. COLLEGE
OF LIBERAL ARTS and SOCIAL SCIENCES
Dr.
Curtis Ricker presented the following changes for the College of Liberal
Arts and Social Sciences..
DEPARTMENT
OF ART Change
in Catalog MFA grade requirement FROM:
A grade of A or B is required in
course work applied toward the degree. TO:ÝOnly grades of A or B count toward the completion of
the degree with no more than two Cís permitted during the completion
of the program. Justification:
Clarification of the ìCî grade in the MFA program.Ý
It was recommended that and with the concurrence from the Art
Department the statement ìstudents earning grades of ìCî or below in
three courses will be excluded from the programî be included. MOTION:Ý Dr. Carol Cornwell motioned to approve these
changes for the Department of Art.Ý
Dr. Kathleen Comerford seconded the motion.Ý
It was passed. DEPARTMENT
OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Course
Change:Ý Title and Catalog Description FROM:
SPAN 5235G - Contemporary Hispanic Women WritersÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ A
study of post-WWII literary works by Hispanic women of both Spain and
Spanish America.Ý Issues affecting
the changing role of women in Hispanic society will be examined as will
each authorís personal style and point of view.Ý
Prerequisites:Ý SPAN 3230
and two other 3000-level courses or permission of instructor. TO:
SPAN 5235G - Modern Spanish American Women Writers A
study of post-WWII literary works by Spanish American women of both
Spain and Spanish America.Ý Issues
affecting the changing role of women in Spanish American society will
be examined as well as each authorís personal style and point of view.Ý
Prerequisites:Ý SPAN 3230
and two other 3000-level Spanish courses or permission of instructor. Justification:Ý Title change
to reflect standard usage of ìSpanish Americanî FROM:
SPAN 5332G - Latin American Cinema To
provide a knowledge of contemporary Latin American films in Spanish.Ý The course will focus on Latin American culture in general and discuss
a diversity of themes such as:Ý traditions,
customs, official history, womenís role, marginalized individuals, studentsí
needs, educational system, a search for identity, authentic dishes,
exile and politics.Ý Prerequisite:Ý
Completion of SPAN 2002 or the equivalent. TO:
SPAN 5332G - Spanish American Cinema
To
provide a knowledge of Spanish American films.Ý
Focuses on Spanish American culture in general and discusses
a variety of themes such as traditions, customs, official history, the
role of women, marginalized individuals, studentsí needs, educational
systems, the search for identify, authentic dishes, exile and
politics.Ý Prerequisites:Ý Completion of SPAN 2002 or the equivalent. Justification:Ý Title change
to reflect standard usage of term ìSpanish Americanî MOTION:Ý Dr. Richard Flynn motioned to approve these
changes for the Department of Foreign Languages.Ý Dr. Kathleen Comerford seconded the motion.Ý It was passed. DEPARTMENT
OF WRITING AND LINGUISTICS Course
Change:Ý Subject/Number FROM:
WRIT 7230 - Writing and Linguistics TO:
WRIT 7260 - Writing and Linguistics Justification:Ý The proposed
course number reflects six credit hours for this course. MOTION:Ý Dr. Richard Flynn motioned to approve these
changes for the Department of Writing and Linguistics.Ý Dr. Carol Cornwell seconded the motion.Ý It was passed.
DEPARTMENT
OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
Program
proposals and changes presented by Dr. Barry Balleck for the Department
of Political Science were tabled until the next meeting of the Graduate
Committee.
COLLEGE
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Dr.
Dan Hagan, COST, presented the following changes for the College of
Science and Technology.. DEPARTMENT
OF BIOLOGY
Catalog
Change:
Delete
the current two paragraphs under the heading Other Program Requirements
and insert the following two paragraphs.Ý
Students entering the Master of Science program in Biology
are expected to demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of biological
principles such as those covered in a general biology course.Ý Thus, all students entering the graduate program
in biology at Georgia Southern must (1) have passed the GRE advanced
Biology test with an overall score at the level of the 50th percentile
OR (2) pass a qualifying exam equivalent to a final examination
in a general biology course with a minimum score of 80%. Students must
take the qualifying exam during their first week of classes and may
retake the test no more than twice during their first semester.Ý
Students who fail to pass the qualifying exam will not be re-admitted
for a second semester.Ý Each
candidate for the Master of Science degree in Biology must complete
a thesis on a subject approved by his/her committee.Ý
This thesis must be defended before the graduate committee and
presented at a public exit seminar.Ý
The thesis defense is a comprehensive examination that may include
questions on the thesis, subject matter related to the thesis, and coursework
taken at Georgia Southern University.
MOTION:Ý Dr. Kathleen Comerford motioned to approve
these changes for the Department ofÝ
Biology.Ý Dr. Richard
Flynn seconded the motion.Ý It
was passed. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Dr.
Delores Liston presented the following items for the College of Education.. GRE Requirement for College of Education Graduate Program
Admission The College of Education proposes the following change to its GRE admission
requirements. Only the sentences provided here reflect changes.Ý All other sections of the current admissions
requirements would continue to stand as is. The
approach that the College of Education is taking to the new Analytical
Writing subtest is to use it only as additional evidence if the applicant
does not meet the stated GPA or test score requirement for regular or
provisional admission.Ý In that case, the program faculty will review
the application using letters of reference, a statement of intent, and
if available, the Analytical Writing score.Ý
This policy will be reviewed at a later date to determine a minimum
score for the Analytical Writing subtest, if deemed appropriate.Ý The
change would be reflected in the 2003-04 catalog but would go into effect immediately
for those applicants who take the new Analytical Writing subtest. M.Ed. Regular Admission: M.Ed.
Provisional Admission: Ed.S. Regular Admission:
MOTION:Ý Dr. Delores Liston motioned to approve these
changes to the GRE requirement for COE Graduate Program Admission.Ý Dr. Deborah Thomas seconded the motion.Ý It was passed
DEPARTMENT
OF CURRICULUM, FOUNDATIONS AND RESEARCH Selected Topic Announcement Achieve
a GRE (General Test) minimum verbal score of 450, a minimum score of
450 on either the quantitative or analytical subtest (the sum of the
two parts, one verbal, must be at least 1000).
ÝA minimum raw score of 55 on the Miller Analogies
Test is also acceptable.Ý Applicants
may file a formal appeal when their scores fall below these minimums. Present
scores from the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies
Test (MAT).
Motion:Ý
Dr. Delores Liston motioned to approve these changes to revise
GRE Scores for Admission to ED.D. in Educational Leadership.Ý Dr. Deborah Thomas seconded the motion.Ý It was passed. Rational for change: Contemporary College Student
(currently an elective) is a course that looks at higher education issues
from the student perspective, which is important in higher education
administrative issues.Ý Also,
it is a course that is required by most higher education administrative
programs nationwide. Rationale for change: The Ed.S. is designed for
content flexibility based on studentsí professional/career needs.Ý Students who already have a Masterís in Higher
Education Administration or related field are affected most by the current
core requirements.Ý Most students
who have the Masterís in Higher Education Administration or related
field would have satisfied the core content in their masterís programs.Ý Since their coursework is not post-masterís
these students must find either a substitution or re-take the courses
to satisfy Ed.S. requirements, which runs counter to the spirit of the
Ed.S.
Proposed Change: Do not include the Higher
Education Practicum as a Core option; make it an Elective. Rational for change: Currently, the Higher Education
Practicum is listed as ì(if necessary),î which means it is an elective
course.Ý Most will not need to
take the practicum, but if one would like, it is an option.
Note:ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ
Currently, the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership with emphasis
in Higher Education Administration is a 30-hour program.Ý
Students who wish to continue on to advanced doctoral work must
complete an additional 6 hours. Under the proposed program of study
for the Ed.S., students must satisfy 36-39 hours‚an additional 6-9 hours
above the current 30 hours for the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership with
emphasis in Higher Education Administration.Ý
Given that students need 36 hours of post-masters course work
prior to the start of advanced doctoral work, I suggest that the Ed.S.
be a minimum of 36 semester hours, instead of 30-hours, as it now stands.Ý
Also, thirty-six hours is the same hours needed for completion
of the masters. MOTION:Ý Dr.. Delores
Liston motioned to approve these changes for Higher Education Administration.Ý Dr. Deborah Thomas seconded the motion.Ý It was passed
Dr.
Diane Hammitte presented the following changes for the Special Education
Program.
SPECIAL
EDUCATION
NEW
COURSE
SPED
7133ÝÝ ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ Collaboration
Across the Life Span
An in-depth examination of the issues
confronted by individuals with disabilities and their families across
the life span is provided. The consultative and collaborative skills
necessary to work with students with disabilities, parents, student
services personnel, and community agencies across the life span are
taught. Emphasis is placed on planning and implementing transitions
at all stages. Credit: 3 hours. Justification:Ý
Collapsing SPED 7137 and SPED 7139 into one course to
meet the needs expressed by our graduate population. Integration of
these two courses reflects the professional theory base of our field. SPED
7137ÝÝ ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ Life Span Issues
in Special Education
Justification:Ý
SPED 7137 and SPED 7139 are being replaced by SPED 7133.Ý
Integration of these two courses reflects the professional theory
base of our field. SPED
7139ÝÝ ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ Consultation
and Collaboration of Special Education
Justification:ÝSPED 7137 and SPED 7139 are being replaced by SPED 7133.Ý Integration of these two courses reflects the
professional theory base of our field.
Add Interrelated Disabilities
Strand to M.Ed. in Special Education Revised Programs of Study for three current strands: Behavior Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Retardation
MOTION:Ý Dr. Delores Liston motioned to approve these
changes for the Special Education Program.Ý
Dr. Deborah Thomas seconded the motion.Ý
It was passed.
Dr.
Deborah Thomas presented the following for the Ed.S. Program
Reorganized
Ed.S. PROGRAM
Justification:Ý The Program Reviews and University recommendations for the Ed.S. programs
in Early Childhood, Middle Grades, Reading, Secondary Programs, P-12
Programs, Instructional Technology, and Special Education indicated
that these programs must ìreduce and reorganizeî due to low student
enrollment.Ý NEW
COURSES This course provides candidates the opportunity for in-depth
exploration and reflection of current trends, issues and research of
effective teaching and learning.Ý Emphasis
is placed on the topics of reform/renewal and the moral dimensions of
teaching and learning. Candidates will identify researchable topics,
examine and synthesize quantitative and qualitative research related
to such topics and write a first draft of a literature review. (3 credit
hours; must be taken during the first 9 hours of the program; Prerequisite:
Admission into the Ed.S. program).
Justification:Ý This is a required course for the Ed.S. in Teaching and Learning. Candidates
will explore current trends, issues, and research in their field and
begin the development of their Ed.S. research. ESED
8131ÝÝ ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ Teacher Leadership
Justification:Ý This is a required course in the Ed.S. in Teaching and Learning. Candidatesí
knowledge base, developed in the M.Ed., and experience are applied to
a larger learning community‚the classroom, school district, and beyond
with an emphasis on developing teachers as leaders.
ESED
8132 Curriculum and Instruction This course is designed to provide the experienced teacher
and graduate candidate with an opportunity to examine and explore current
trends and issues in curriculum and instruction and the impact of these
trends and issues on student learning outcomes. A focus in on the critical
evaluation of traditional and non-traditional curriculums, the influence
of professional standards on curriculum across content areas, and the
development of effective instructional practices to enhance academic
achievement for all students.Ý (3
credit hours) Prerequisite: ESED 8130.
Justification:Ý This is a required course in the Ed.S. in Teaching and Learning. Candidates
will apply their content knowledge to curriculum and instruction issues
with an emphasis on enhancing academic achievement for all students. ESED
8839ÝÝ ÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝÝ Seminar and
Field Study Students
will initiate, complete and present an acceptable field-based research
study, developed and approved in EDUR 8434.Ý
This course will focus on collecting, organizing and analyzing
data, as well as composing a formal research paper based on the research
study.Ý The course culminates with an oral presentation
of the study.Ý Seminars will
be held that focus on current trends, issues, and research in oneís
teaching field and certification level.Ý
(3 credit hours).Ý Prerequisites:
EDUR 8131, EDUR 8434, ESED 8130,Ý ESED
8131, ESED 8132,Ý ITEC 8230. Justification:ÝThis is a required course for the Ed.S. in Teaching and Learning.Ý It supports candidates as they complete the
Ed.S. research process. ITEC
8230 Transforming Learning with Technology Critical examination of the role of technology and instructional
design in the teaching/learning process. Review of quantitative and
qualitative research relevant to studentís area of interest and the
impact of technology on student learning. Examination of the use of
electronic portfolios to demonstrate student learning.Ý
Prerequisites: ITEC 8530: Applications of Instructional Technology
OR InTECH/MediaTech certification and ESED 8130. 3 Credit Hours.
Justification:
This is a required course for the Ed.S. in Teaching
and Learning.Ý It supports candidates
as they complete the Ed.S. research process.
MOTION:Ý Dr. Deborah Thomas motioned to approve these
for the Ed.S. Program.Ý Dr. Liston
seconded the motion.Ý It was
passed.
V.
OLD BUSINESS
Dr.
Wilson brought back to the table the issue of the Graduate Faculty Development
Fund.Ý Dr. Hardy presented a proposal to the committee.Ý Dr. Mike McDonald motioned that this matter
be tabled to the next meeting under Old Business.Ý Dr. Carol Cornwell seconded the motion.Ý It was passed. Dr.
Wilson brought back to the table the Graduate Faculty Selection Process.Ý This matter was tabled into the next meeting of the Graduate Committee. V.
NEW BUSINESS There
was no new business presented to the committee. VI.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr.
Hardy announced that beginning Spring Semester 2003 there would be a
change in dissertation/thesis procedures.Ý
The College of Graduate Studies will check for format only. Dr.
Hardy distributed a draft of the new curriculum form proposed by the
Deanís Council.Ý Dr. Hardy asked
that the Graduate Committee review and provide any comments at the next
Graduate Committee meeting. Dr.
Hardy announced the reorganization of the College of Graduate Studies.Ý Graduate Admissions has been moved to the Office of Admissions under
the supervision of Dr. Teresa Thompson.ÝÝ
To coincide with this move, Dr. Dick Diebolt has been named Director
of Curriculum and Student Services. VII. ADJOURNMENT There
being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn at 5:30 pm.Ý It was passed. Respectfully
submitted, Lee
T. Mitchell, Recording Secretary
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